Toronto and East York Community Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 99 items in the clerk’s order. Each carries the city’s own words: the staff recommendation, what the body decided, and its status. Nothing below is written by us.
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TE31.76adopted
Amendments to the existing parking regulation on Parkdale Road at Glendale Avenue
The intersection of Parkdale Road and Glendale Avenue is located in the Sunnyside neighbourhood in Ward 4. During a neighbourhood walk with residents, it was noted that a vehicle could be park in the intersection of Parkdale Road and Glendale Avenue due to current parking regulations. Transportation Staff did a review of the intersection and recommend changes to the parking regulation to improve the safety and visibility of the intersection.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Rescinded the existing maximum one-hour parking regulation in effect from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on both sides of Parkdale Road, between Indian Road and Glendale Avenue (south intersection). 2. Authorized parking for a maximum period of one hour from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on the south side of Parkdale Road, between Indian Road and Glendale Avenue (south intersection). 3. Authorized parking for a maximum period of one hour from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on the north side of Parkdale Road, between Indian Road and a point 160 metres east. 4. Prohibited parking at all times on the north side of Parkdale Road from a point 160 metres east of Indian Road to a point 24.8 metres further east.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Perks recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Rescind the existing maximum one-hour parking regulation in effect from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on both sides of Parkdale Road, between Indian Road and Glendale Avenue (south intersection) 2. Authorize parking for a maximum period of one hour from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on the south side of Parkdale Road, between Indian Road and Glendale Avenue (south intersection) 3. Authorize parking for a maximum period of one hour from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on the north side of Parkdale Road, between Indian Road and a point 160 metres east 4. Prohibit parking at all times on the north side of Parkdale Road from a point 160 metres east of Indian Road to a point 24.8 metres further east.
TE31.77adopted
Parking Amendments on Triller Avenue between Queen Street West and King Street West
Residents on Triller Avenue between Queen Street West and King Street West are requesting that the current on-street parking moves from the west side of the street to the east side of the street to gain more parking spots. There are currently 4 consecutive accessible on-street parking spaces on the west side of the street that will be moved to other side as well. A petition showing support for the change was shared with my office and Transportation Staff.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Amended the existing parking by permit regulation in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. daily on the even (west) side of Triller Avenue from King Street West to Harvard Avenue to be in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:01 a.m. daily on the even (west) side of Triller Avenue from Queen Street West to Harvard Avenue. 2. Prohibited parking at all times on the west side of Triller Avenue between King Street West and a point 154 metres north 3. Prohibited stopping at all times on the west side of Triller Avenue between Queen Street West and a point 9 metres south 4. Authorized parking by permit only from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. daily on the odd (east) side of Triller Avenue between Queen Street West and King Street West. 5. Authorized the removal/installation of on-street accessible parking spaces at the locations identified in Attachment 1 attached dated February 08, 2022.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Gord Perks recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Amend the existing parking by permit regulation in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. daily on the even (west) side of Triller Avenue from King Street West to Harvard Avenue to be in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:01 a.m. daily on the even (west) side of Triller Avenue from Queen Street West to Harvard Avenue. 2. Prohibit parking at all times on the west side of Triller Avenue between King Street West and a point 154 metres north 3. Prohibit stopping at all times on the west side of Triller Avenue between Queen Street West and a point 9 metres south 4. Authorize parking by permit only from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. daily on the odd (east) side of Triller Avenue between Queen Street West and King Street West. 5. Authorize the removal/installation of on-street accessible parking spaces at the locations identified in Attachment 1 attached to the motion dated February 08, 2022
TE31.78adopted
Request to Re-open Item TE27.38 - Parking Machines - Various Streets Intersecting Bloor Street West
A staff report was presented and adopted at the September 9, 2021 Toronto and East York Community Council meeting entitled Parking Machines - Various Streets Intersecting Bloor Street West TE27.38. Subsequent to the above presentation and approval, a technical error has been discovered (see attachment 2 and 3 of the report) and requires correction.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Re-opened Item TE27.38 to amend Attachment 2 and 3 in regard to the permit parking entries for Pacific Avenue. 2. Amended Attachment 2: Parking Regulations to be Rescinded by: a. Deleting the permit parking regulation in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. daily on the even side of Pacific Avenue at all times, except no parking 1st day of each month from April 1 to November 30, inclusive; no parking anytime from a point 22.5 metres south of Oakmount Road to a point 5.5 metres further south; and no parking anytime from a point 28 metres south of Oakmount Road to a point 5.5 metres further south, from Bloor Street West to Annette Street. b. Adding an entry for permit parking in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. daily on the even side of Pacific Avenue at all times, except no parking 1st day to the 15th day of each month from April 1 to November 30, inclusive; no parking anytime from a point 22.5 metres south of Oakmount Road to a point 5.5 metres further south; and no parking anytime from a point 28 metres south of Oakmount Road to a point 5.5 metres further south, from Bloor Street West to Annette Street. 3. Amended Attachment 3: Parking Regulations to be Enacted by: a. Deleting the permit parking regulation in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. daily on the even side of Pacific Avenue at all times, except no parking 1st day of the 15th day of each month from April 1 to November 30, inclusive; from Glenlake Avenue to Annette Street. b. Adding an entry for permit parking in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. daily on the even side of Pacific Avenue at all times, except no parking 1st day to the 15th day of each month from April 1 to November 30, inclusive; from Glenlake Avenue to Annette Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Perks recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Reopen Item TE27.38 by amending Attachment 2 and 3 in regards to the permit parking entries for Pacific Avenue. 2. Amend Attachment 2: Parking Regulations to be Rescinded by: a. Deleting the permit parking regulation in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. daily on the even side of Pacific Avenue at all times, except no parking 1st day of each month from Apr.1 to Nov. 30, inclusive; no parking anytime from a point 22.5 metres south of Oakmount Road to a point 5.5 metres further south; and no parking anytime from a point 28 metres south of Oakmount Road to a point 5.5 metres further south, from Bloor Street West to Annette Street. b. Adding an entry for permit parking in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. daily on the even side of Pacific Avenue at all times, except no parking 1st day to the 15th day of each month from Apr.1 to Nov. 30, inclusive; no parking anytime from a point 22.5 metres south of Oakmount Road to a point 5.5 metres further south; and no parking anytime from a point 28 metres south of Oakmount Road to a point 5.5 metres further south, from Bloor Street West to Annette Street. 3. Amend Attachment 3: Parking Regulations to be Enacted by: a. Deleting the permit parking regulation in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. daily on the even side of Pacific Avenue at all times, except no parking 1st day of the 15th day of each month from Apr. 1 to Nov. 30, inclusive; from Glenlake Avenue to Annette Street. b. Adding an entry for permit parking in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. daily on the even side of Pacific Avenue at all times, except no parking 1st day to the 15th day of each month from Apr. 1 to Nov. 30, inclusive; from Glenlake Avenue to Annette Street.
TE31.79adopted
Shaw Street - Community Safety Zone
Transportation Services staff have identified that the segment of Shaw Street between Dundas Street West and Queen Street West qualifies to be a Community Safety Zone. Givins/Shaw Junior Public School is located on this block, and speed humps have already been installed to discourage speeding. The Community Safety Zone designation will help make Shaw Street safer for students and residents.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council add Shaw Street, between Dundas Street West and Queen Street West, as a Community Safety Zone.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Cressy recommends: 1. City Council add Shaw Street, between Dundas Street West and Queen Street West, as a Community Safety Zone.
TE31.80adopted
Implementation of Permit Parking on Kensington Avenue, between Baldwin Street and St Andrew Street
At its meeting of February 2, 2022, City Council approved an exemption for 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 ( http://app.toronto.ca/tmmis/viewAgendaItemHistory.do?item=2022.TE30.38 ) Subsection 925-4B, 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, is presently not licensed for permit parking. Adding this block of Kensington Avenue to the permit parking program would allow residents to obtain a residential on-street parking permit and provide them with the ability to legally park overnight.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Amended Schedule A of City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to incorporate the west side of Kensington Avenue, between Baldwin Street and St Andrew Street, on an area name basis within area 6C, under the operating hours of 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., 7 days a week.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Layton recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Amend Schedule A of City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to incorporate the west side of Kensington Avenue, between Baldwin Street and St Andrew Street, on an area name basis within area 6C, under the operating hours of 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., 7 days a week.
TE31.81adopted
Implementation of Turn Restrictions at Oriole Parkway and Imperial Street on a Pilot Basis
I am writing to request your support in implementing all-day turn restrictions at Oriole Parkway and Imperial Street at the request of the Oriole Park Association (OPA) and residents of the street following consultations with the wider neighbourhood. This action stems from periodic working group meetings my office has been holding with the OPA, Oriole Park residents, City staff and other stakeholders to brainstorm ways of addressing traffic infiltration concerns on residential streets in Oriole Park as a result of the ongoing Eglinton Crosstown LRT construction. After extensive research and empirical analysis undertaken by the OPA in conjunction with residents of Imperial Street, the street was identified as one of the very few streets with no turn restrictions from/to Oriole Parkway, and therefore had a disproportionately high amount of cut-through traffic plying the street even outside of rush-hour times. My office facilitated a meeting late last year with Traffic Operations staff, and the OPA to assess the proposal and the empirical analysis that was presented by the OPA. At that meeting, staff agreed with the OPA's findings, pending an analysis of counts the former had ordered in order to provide an expert opinion. We were expecting staff's expert opinion earlier this month; however, unexpectedly, staff advised of a technological glitch at the data collection agency contracted to provide the analysis that led to the counts being lost, thereby delaying the analysis indefinitely. Without any timeline for when the counts and the analysis will be completed, my office had further consultations with staff, and we are proceeding to implement the restrictions on a pilot basis, pending the completion of the said counts and subsequent analysis. Finally, my office has confirmed with staff that residents and other motorists (who need to access Imperial) have multiple alternatives of doing so should the changes be implemented. For instance, for the northbound right turn prohibition, motorists can turn right on Chaplin Crescent (which is an arterial road and has traffic lights, turning lanes and even advanced signals, all designed to facilitate the movement of traffic) and turn northbound on Lascelles Boulevard to get onto Imperial Street. For the westbound left turns, motorists can connect onto Lascelles Boulevard from Imperial and go southbound onto Chaplin Crescent, and head west towards Oriole Parkway.
Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council prohibit northbound right turns at all times at Oriole Parkway and Imperial Street (bicycles excepted). 2. City Council prohibit westbound left turns at all times at Imperial Street and Oriole Parkway (bicycles excepted).
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Matlow recommends that: 1. City Council prohibit northbound right turns at all times at Oriole Parkway and Imperial Street (bicycles excepted). 2. City Council prohibit westbound left turns at all times at Imperial Street and Oriole Parkway (bicycles excepted).
TE31.82adopted
I am writing to request your support in authorizing the installation of speed humps on Gormley Ave, between Oriole Parkway and Lascelles Boulevard, to enhance safety on the street. A preponderance of residents on Gormley Ave petitioned my office for speed humps, as a way of mitigating reckless speeding and irresponsible driver behaviour on their street. A lot of residents have personally recounted "close shaves" with their kids as a result of reckless speeding on Gormley. In addition, adjacent streets to Gormley have speed humps. As such, drivers tend to avoid those streets and instead use Gormley and that comes with the attendant safety hazards. Traffic Operations staff conducted a traffic study, with all the warrants being met except two. My office has had further consultations with staff, and in view of the urgent safety issues here and the consensus on the street, we have decided to proceed with installation.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Waived the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorized the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Gormley Avenue, between Oriole Parkway and Lascelles Boulevard. 2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Gormley Avenue, between Oriole Parkway and Lascelles Boulevard, to install three speed humps, generally as shown on the copy of 'Drawing No. 421G-3989' dated January 2022 from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Matlow recommends the the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Waive the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Gormley Avenue, between Oriole Parkway and Lascelles Boulevard. 2. Direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Gormley Avenue, between Oriole Parkway and Lascelles Boulevard, to install three speed humps, generally as shown on the copy of 'Drawing No. 421G-3989' dated January 2022 from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
TE31.83adopted
I am writing to request your support in installing stop controls at two "Y-like" intersections at Old Forest Hill Road and Russell Hill Road to enhance traffic safety. The first, at the north intersection of Old Forest Hill Road and Russell Hill Road, is a short road along Old Forest Hill Road that runs east/west and links Old Forest Hill Road and Russell Hill Road. This is controlled by all-way stops. However, the eastbound has a stop sign, but the westbound is uncontrolled. This situation gives right of way to both traffic travelling north on Old Forest Hill Road, and those seeking to join Forest Hill Road from Russell Hill Road in the westbound direction, which can result in collisions. A similar situation exists just south of the intersection (controlled by all-way stops), except this stretch (Russell Hill Road) is much shorter and is uncontrolled in both directions. Traffic Operations staff identified these unsafe intersections and brought to the attention of my office for the necessary safety measures to be implemented.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized a compulsory stop control for westbound traffic on Old Forest Hill Road (east-west leg) at Old Forest Hill Road. 2. Authorized a compulsory stop control for westbound traffic on Russell Hill Road (east-west leg) at Russell Hill Road. 3. Authorized a compulsory stop control for eastbound traffic on Russell Hill Road (east-west leg) at Old Forest Hill Road.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Matlow recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorize a compulsory stop control for westbound traffic on Old Forest Hill Road (east-west leg) at Old Forest Hill Road. 2. Authorize a compulsory stop control for westbound traffic on Russell Hill Road (east-west leg) at Russell Hill Road. 3. Authorize a compulsory stop control for eastbound traffic on Russell Hill Road (east-west leg) at Old Forest Hill Road.
TE31.84adopted
Prohibit Stopping on the west side of Redpath Avenue, immediately south of Eglinton Avenue East
I am writing to request your support in prohibiting stopping on the west side of Redpath Ave immediately south of Eglinton Ave East, directly abutting the driveway (located on the east side) of the condo at 123 Eglinton Ave East. The Condo Board and area residents contacted my office to request this prohibition because the current "No Standing" signs are difficult to enforce as there have been several occasions where commercial vehicles and trucks stop to load and unload, creating absolute gridlock on Redpath Ave. This situation also creates sightline issues for residents exiting the driveway.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Amended the existing standing prohibition in effect at all times on the west side of Redpath Avenue, between Soudan Avenue and Eglinton Avenue East, to be in effect between Soudan Avenue and a point 39 metres south of Eglinton Avenue East. 2. Prohibited stopping at all times on the west side of Redpath Avenue, between a point 39 metres south of Eglinton Avenue East and Eglinton Avenue East.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Matlow recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Amend the existing standing prohibition in effect at all times on the west side of Redpath Avenue, between Soudan Avenue and Eglinton Avenue East, to be in effect between Soudan Avenue and a point 39 metres south of Eglinton Avenue East. 2. Prohibit stopping at all times on the west side of Redpath Avenue, between a point 39 metres south of Eglinton Avenue East and Eglinton Avenue East.
TE31.85adopted
Updating Signage to Ensure Pedestrian and Public Safety on Reverend Porter Lane
Reverend Porter lane is a one way northbound lane, from Carleton Street to Wood Street. Pedestrians using the sidewalk along Wood Street are constantly at risk of being hit by a vehicle exiting Reverend Porter Lane due to a lack of safety features for both motorists and pedestrians at the mouth of the lane's exit on Wood Street. My office has consulted with Transportation Staff about the feasibility of adding new road safety features. The installation of these mechanisms will improve pedestrian safety along this stretch of Wood Street.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the installation of speed bumps in Reverend Porter Lane, between Carlton Street and Wood Street, at the locations shown on Drawing 421G-3987, dated January 2022, from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District. 2. Authorized a compulsory stop control for northbound traffic on Reverend Porter Lane at Wood Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Wong-Tam recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the installation of speed bumps in Reverend Porter Lane, between Carlton Street and Wood Street, at the locations shown on Drawing 421G-3987, dated January 2022, from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize a compulsory stop control for northbound traffic on Reverend Porter Lane at Wood Street.
TE31.86amended
Response to TE30.39 - 49 Felstead Avenue - Zoning Matter
This report responds to the Toronto and East York Community Council's request to report back on the current zoning status of 49 Felstead Avenue, including what actions have been taken by the City between 2018 and 2021 to ensure compliance with zoning bylaws, and what further action the city can take to bring any non-compliant zoning elements into compliance.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Requested Legal staff to report back to the April 21, 2022 meeting of Toronto and East York Community Councilon options to bring any non-compliant zoning elements into compliance .
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Investigation Services, Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council receive this report for information.
TE31.87adopted
No Parking Signs - 1116 Greenwood Avenue
Greenwood Avenue is a busy residential street that experiences a high volume of traffic exiting the Don Valley parkway at Don Mills. In late 2021, it was brought to my attention that vehicles frequently park in front of the driveway at 1116 Greenwood Avenue. This letter includes a recommendation to install signage that will clearly emphasize that vehicles cannot park blocking this driveway.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Prohibited parking at all times on the west side of Greenwood Avenue, between a point 82.5 metres north of Cosburn Avenue and a point 5.5 metres further north.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Fletcher recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit parking at all times on the west side of Greenwood Avenue, between a point 82.5 metres north of Cosburn Avenue and a point 5.5 metres further north.
TE31.88amended
Recipient of the 2022 Agnes Macphail Award
The Agnes Macphail Award was established by the Borough of East York to annually recognize and outstanding volunteer who upheld the values and causes of Agnes Macphail and who live within the boundaries of the former borough. The Agnes Macphail Recognition Committee met, as established in the Toronto City Council approved selection process, on Monday, February 7, 2022 to review the nominations received and to select this year's award recipient. The Committee unanimously selected Kam Babulal as their 2022 Agnes Macphail Award recipient.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council approve Kam Babulal as the 2022 Agnes Macphail Award and thank the Agnes Macphail Committee on its ongoing work to select recipients of this prestigious East York legacy award.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council approve Kam Babulal as the 2022 Agnes Macphail Award recipient.
TE31.89adopted
TTC Exemption to Turn Prohibition - Kingston Road and Glen Manor Drive
TTC's 404 East York Community Bus, runs from the area of Kingston Road and Main Street to Coxwell Station. Along its route, it serves a variety of popular destinations within the neighbourhood. As a result of a recent route change, TTC is requesting an exemption from a turn prohibition on Kingston road at Glen Manor Drive. This westbound left-turn prohibition is in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, for vehicles on Kingston Road. Transportation Services staff determined that this exemption has minimal impact on traffic operations on Kingston Road and Glen Manor Drive and has no objections to the proposed change.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend the westbound left-turn prohibition on Kingston Road and Glen Manor Drive, in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, to be in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, except Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) vehicles.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Bradford recommends that: 1. City Council amend the westbound left-turn prohibition on Kingston Road and Glen Manor Drive, in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, to be in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Monday to Friday , except TTC vehicles.
TE31.90adopted
Authorize the Installation of an All-Way Stop Control at Chaplin Crescent and Russell Hill Road
I am writing to request your support in authorizing the installation of an all-way stop control at Chaplin Crescent and Russell Hill Road. Residents of both streets presented a petition to my office to implement the changes in order to enhance safety for both motorists and pedestrians. Residents reported that the status-quo is extremely dangerous when making left turns off Russell Hill Road onto Chaplin Crescent as they have to edge through cars at rush hour while trying not to get hit by eastbound traffic. The situation is equally dangerous for the pedestrians walking along Chaplin Crescent as cars travelling north on Chaplin Crescent are not required to stop and assess pedestrian movements before turning. Upon receipt of the petition, my office consulted with Traffic Operations staff, who advised that there is already a temporary by-law in place, which was at the request of Metrolinx, to facilitate their construction activities. The all-way stop control was never installed, but both my office and Traffic Operations staff have been given the all-clear by the Transit Work Zone co-ordinators to proceed with this change on a permanent basis.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council authorize all-way stop control at the intersection of Chaplin Crescent and Russell Hill Road. 2. Subject to the approval of Recommendation 1 above, City Council authorize removal of the existing pedestrian crossover on Chaplin Crescent at a point approximately 22.9 metres south of Russell Hill Road.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Matlow recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorize all-way stop control at the intersection of Chaplin Crescent and Russell Hill Road. 2. Subject to the approval of Part 1 above, authorize removal of the existing pedestrian crossover on Chaplin Crescent at a point approximately 22.9 metres south of Russell Hill Road.
TE31.91adopted
Improving the Public Realm and Road Safety on Richmond Street and Adelaide Street
In light of the horrific vehicle collision on Richmond Street in December 2021, where a private passenger car "torpedoed" onto the sidewalk that killed one person and injured seven others, it is urgent that Adelaide Street and Richmond Street be re-examined with a Vision Zero lens. A recent study from Hamilton found that the injury rate among children was 2.5 times higher on one-way streets. Adelaide Street and Richmond Street were converted to one-way streets in 1958. It's been 64 years since the conversion to one-way operations and given the growth of the downtown and fine-grain street-level urban changes, it would serve our City well to study the safe use of the streets in the 21st century. Many rapid changes are coming downtown from the Ontario Line to several new high-density residential and commercial developments. Downtown Toronto has seen population growth 15% and greater over the last four years. This population growth trend is not expected to ease up and our focus must be on moving more people safely and efficiently on our streets, and supporting the local economy, not simply the movement of private vehicles. We are requesting Transportation Services review the safe operation of Richmond Street and Adelaide Street with a Vision Zero lens, in close consultation with affected Business Improvement Areas, residents' groups, and major institutions, including but not limited to potential improvements such as enhanced public realm, expanded CafeTO patios, reduced curb radii, cycling and pedestrian upgrades, dedicated space for curbside activities, and two-way traffic.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Requested the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with local Ward Councillors, to engage with downtown stakeholders on a Vision Zero review of Richmond Street and Adelaide Street, and to consider potential improvements such as enhanced public realm, expanded CafeTO patios, reduced curb radii, cycling and pedestrian upgrades, dedicated space for curbside activities, and two-way traffic, and to report back in the first quarter of 2023.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Wong-Tam and Councillor Cressy recommend that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Request the General Manager Transportation Services, in consultation with local Ward Councillors, to engage with downtown stakeholders on a Vision Zero review of Richmond Street and Adelaide Street, and to consider potential improvements such as enhanced public realm, expanded CafeTO patios, reduced curb radii, cycling and pedestrian upgrades, dedicated space for curbside activities, and two-way traffic, and to report back in the First Quarter of 2023.
TE31.92adopted
Road Alteration at 154-158 Front Street East
The site plan for 154-158 Front Street East was approved in 2012. Since then, City Council has approved the Improvements to Pedestrian Boulevards of Front Street East and the St. Lawrence Public Realm Master Plan . 158 Front Street East has begun construction and there is an opportunity to implement a small but significant increase in public and pedestrian space through a road alteration which would accommodate a boulevard widening along the extent of the site along Front Street East, between Frederick Street and Sherbourne Street. While the site plan has already been approved, the developer, Cityzen, is willing to include this in their scope of work so long as it does not significantly delay their timeline. The St. Lawrence BIA has led the way on this initiative by providing drawings, speaking with staff and working with the developer to ensure the community benefits from the proposed road alteration. Costs will be fronted by the St. Lawrence BIA, and later reimbursed through Ward 13 s.37 funds. Given the unique circumstances, I am requesting that staff review the revised drawings to allow for the road alteration, which is consistent with the recent changes to the Front Street East corridor, the King-Parliament Master Plan and the BIA Public Realm Master Plan.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Directed the General Manager, Transportation Services, the Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, the General Manager, Toronto Water, the General Manager of Urban Forestry, and any other impacted City division to review the revised drawings showing the proposed road alteration for the site at 154-158 Front Street East. 2. Authorized the proposed road alteration on the north side of Front Street East between Frederick Street and Sherbourne Street, pending review and acceptance by City staff and the feasibility of implementing the road alteration design. 3. Authorized a temporary lane closure along the north side of Front Street East between Frederick Street and Sherbourne Street, for up to 45 days to construct the proposed road alteration.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Wong-Tam recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, the Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services, the General Manager of Toronto Water, the General Manager of Urban Forestry, and any other impacted City division to review the revised drawings showing the proposed road alteration for the site at 154-158 Front Street East. 2. Authorize the proposed road alteration on the north side of Front Street East between Frederick Street and Sherbourne Street, pending review and acceptance by City staff and the feasibility of implementing the road alteration design. 3. Authorize a temporary lane closure along the north side of Front Street East between Frederick Street and Sherbourne Street, for up to 45 days to construct the proposed road alteration.
TE31.93withdrawn
Construction Management Working Groups in Toronto Centre Starting with the West Don Lands
Toronto Centre is one of the busiest and most development-heavy wards in the city and province. The West Don Lands neighbourhood in particular is experiencing a surge in development applications. Many have been filed ahead of the Inclusionary Zoning by-law coming into effect. Along with community members, I am concerned that City Planning is not resourced properly and is already too back-logged with applications to handle the application surge. Some of the developments include the new hotel at Mill and Trinity, three large developments on the Triangle Lands, the Dream and Great Gulf developments to the South, the Transit-Oriented Community at First Parliament, and the three Ontario Line stations in Toronto Centre. The adverse impacts of having blocks upon blocks of downtown Toronto turn into massive, multi-year construction sites is harming the health and well-being of residents; and creating financial hardships and a disruptive environment for business owners. The proliferation of road occupancy permits issued by Transportation Services have created significant traffic gridlock in development heavy neighbourhoods. This is further compounded by inaccessible and unsafe conditions whereby sidewalks and cycling lanes simply 'disappear' and are replaced by idling and parked construction vehicles and unsightly construction hoarding. This will only worsen with the onslaught of the Ontario Line construction, which will largely turn the downtown into one major construction site. Public safety for vulnerable road users must be prioritized and properly considered when evaluating multi-location development and construction sites. City Planning and Transportation Services have a responsibility to improve technical coordination and road closures of new development to avoid overwhelming a neighbourhood with years of harmful construction impacts and road disruptions.
The Item was withdrawn from the agenda.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Wong-Tam recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Direct the General Manager of Transportation Services to report back as soon as possible on the creation of a comprehensive strategy to urgently coordinate the construction management and road occupancy of development sites in Toronto Centre starting from the West Don Lands to ensure pedestrian and cycling safety remains a priority and Vision Zero principles are achieved. 2. Direct General Manager of Transportation Services and Chief Planner and Executive Director City Planning to convene and lead construction management working groups with local community stakeholders and developers, where three or more developments are under construction simultaneously within 200m radius clusters, that meets quarterly to coordinate construction and address safety, health, and noise concerns.
TE31.94adopted
Making Main Street Safer - Speed Limit Reduction and Road Reclassification
Over recent years, residents on Main Street north of Danforth Avenue have been in frequent contact with my office about increasing issues with speeding and dangerous driving. Main Street north of Doncaster Avenue has a residential feel and the road conditions change dramatically north of the intersection as the roadway looks, feels and functions as a residential street. As such, this stretch of Main Street would be better classified as a residential street. Dozens of residents have submitted a petition asking for new road safety measures like speed humps to be added to the street. Because Main Street is classified as a Minor Arterial road in this section, the City's policies do not currently allow for measures like speed humps to be implemented directly. I am requesting your support to introduce road safety measures in line with those that would be provided on any other residential street.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Reduced the speed limit on Main Street from Danforth Avenue to Hamstead Avenue from 40 kilometres per hour to 30 kilometres per hour. 2. Requested the Director, Traffic Manager, Transportation Services to exempt Main Street from Doncaster Avenue to Hamstead Avenue from any applicable policies limiting the installation of speed humps on a Minor Arterial road and complete the necessary studies and reviews to install speed humps on this section of the road, and to report back to Toronto and East York Community Council by the second quarter of 2022. 3. Requested the Director, Traffic Manager, Transportation Services to reclassify Main Street from Doncaster Avenue to Hamstead Avenue as a Collector road at the next available opportunity when the City's road classification system is updated as has been done through previous Council decisions (PW19.6 in 2012 and PW28.7 in 2018). 4. Requested the Director, Traffic Manager, Transportation Services to initiate the polling process for dual-sided permit parking on Main Street from Doncaster Avenue to Hamstead Avenue after the reclassification in Recommendation 3 above is enacted.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Bradford recommends that: 1. City Council reduce the speed limit on Main Street from Danforth Avenue to Hamstead Avenue from 40 kilometres per hour to 30 kilometres per hour. 2. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to exempt Main Street from Doncaster Avenue to Hamstead Avenue from any applicable policies limiting the installation of speed humps on a Minor Arterial road and complete the necessary studies and reviews to install speed humps on this section of the road, and report back to Toronto and East York Community Council by the second quarter of 2022. 3. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to reclassify Main Street from Doncaster Avenue to Hamstead Avenue as a Collector road at the next available opportunity when the City's road classification system is updated as has been done through previous Council decisions (PW19.6 in 2012 and PW28.7 in 2018). 4. Toronto and East York Community Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to initiate the polling process for dual-sided permit parking on Main Street from Doncaster Avenue to Hamstead Avenue after the reclassification in Recommendation 3 is enacted.
TE31.95adopted
Road Safety Improvements around Secord Elementary School
Residents have reached out to my office with concerns about road safety and speeding in the vicinity of Secord Elementary School, which is situated in a neighbourhood home to many students and families. This lively area is home to a TTC station, community centre, and a growing number of residents, making it a priority area for increased active transportation options and road safety enhancements. I have worked with the local community to develop a number of measures to enhance safety and connectivity in the area. To keep making our community safer for all, I recommend both the installation of new measures as well as the exploration of additional ways to improve road safety for the community.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized all-way stop controls at the intersections of Lumsden Avenue and Chisholm Avenue. 2. Authorized a three-way stop control at the intersections of Secord Avenue and Eastdale Avenue. 3. Authorized a three-way stop control at the intersection of Palmer Avenue and Dentonia Park Avenue. 4. Authorized a three-way stop control at the intersection of Dentonia Park Avenue and Maryland Boulevard. 5. Authorized a three-way stop control at the intersection of Avonlea Boulevard and Dentonia Park Avenue by adding a stop sign at the south-west corner of the intersection. 6. Authorized a three-way stop control at the intersection of Dentonia Park Avenue and Sibley Avenue. 7. Authorized an all-way stop control at the intersection of Dentonia Park Avenue and Thyra Avenue. 8. Authorized all-way stop controls at the intersections of Lumsden Avenue and Chisholm Avenue. 9. Requested the General Manager, Transportation Services to investigate adding traffic signals at the intersection of Barrington Avenue and Doncaster Avenue to improve safety for children crossing to access the entrance of Secord Elementary School. 10. Requested the General Manager, Transportation Services to introduce additional 'zebra' road markings to improve pedestrian visibility at the intersections of: a. Barrington Avenue and Lumsden Avenue; b. Barrington Avenue and Secord Avenue; c. Secord Avenue and Palmer Avenue; d. Secord Avenue and Newman Avenue; e. Secord Avenue and Eastdale Avenue; f. Eastdale Avenue and Goodwood Park Crescent; g. Goodwood Park Crescent and Dawes Road; 11. Requested the General Manager, Transportation Services to improve the visibility of stop signs and markings on Goodwood Park Crescent at Dawes Road. 12. Requested the General Manager, Transportation Services to investigate opportunities to introduce a sidewalk on Maryland Boulevard. 13. Requested the General Manager, Transportation Services to investigate opportunities to widen the sidewalk along Lumsden Avenue. 14. Requested the General Manager, Transportation Services to investigate opportunities for a PXO across Main Street at the laneway north of the Main Street TTC station. 15. Requested the General Manager, Transportation Services to investigate opportunities for a contraflow bike lane on Barrington Avenue to create a safe cycling connection for children cycling to Secord Elementary School and avoid conflicts related to bus and streetcar movements on Main Street at Main Street TTC Station. 16. Requested the General Manager, Transportation Services to review the parking regulations in proximity to the intersection of Palmer Avenue and Dentonia Park Avenue to address any potential sight-line issues for pedestrians crossing Palmer Avenue. 17. Requested the General Manager, Transportation Services to investigate opportunities for a PXO on Dawes Road at Coleman Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Bradford recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorize all-way stop controls at the intersections of Lumsden Avenue and Chisholm Avenue. 2. Authorize a three-way stop control at the intersections of Secord Avenue and Eastdale Avenue. 3. Authorize a three-way stop control at the intersection of Palmer Avenue and Dentonia Park Avenue. 4. Authorize a three-way stop control at the intersection of Dentonia Park Avenue and Maryland Boulevard. 5. Authorize a three-way stop control at the intersection of Avonlea Boulevard and Dentonia Park Avenue by adding a stop sign at the south-west corner of the intersection. 6. Authorize a three-way stop control at the intersection of Dentonia Park Avenue and Sibley Avenue. 7. Authorize an all-way stop control at the intersection of Dentonia Park Avenue and Thyra Avenue. 8. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize all-way stop controls at the intersections of Lumsden Avenue and Chisholm Avenue. 9. Request the General Manager, Transportation Services to investigate adding traffic signals at the intersection of Barrington Avenue and Doncaster Avenue to improve safety for children crossing to access the entrance of Secord Elementary School. 10. Request the General Manager, Transportation Services to introduce additional 'zebra' road markings to improve pedestrian visibility at the intersections of: a. Barrington Avenue and Lumsden Avenue; b. Barrington Avenue and Secord Avenue; c. Secord Avenue and Palmer Avenue; d. Secord Avenue and Newman Avenue; e. Secord Avenue and Eastdale Avenue; f. Eastdale Avenue and Goodwood Park Crescent; g. Goodwood Park Crescent and Dawes Road; 11. Request the General Manager, Transportation Services to improve the visibility of stop signs and markings on Goodwood Park Crescent at Dawes Road. 12. Request the General Manager, Transportation Services to investigate opportunities to introduce a sidewalk on Maryland Boulevard. 13. Toronto and East York Community Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to investigate opportunities to widen the sidewalk along Lumsden Avenue. 14. Request the General Manager, Transportation Services to investigate opportunities for a PXO across Main Street at the laneway north of the Main Street TTC station. 15. Request the General Manager, Transportation Services to investigate opportunities for a contraflow bike lane on Barrington Avenue to create a safe cycling connection for children cycling to Secord Elementary School and avoid conflicts related to bus and streetcar movements on Main Street at Main Street TTC Station. 16. Request the General Manager, Transportation Services to review the parking regulations in proximity to the intersection of Palmer Avenue and Dentonia Park Avenue to address any potential sight-line issues for pedestrians crossing Palmer Avenue. 17. Request the General Manager, Transportation Services to investigate opportunities for a PXO on Dawes Road at Coleman Avenue.
TE31.96adopted
Speed Bump Installation on Cosmos Nature Lane
In February 2021, residents reached out to my office with an urgent concern about speeding on the north-south segment of Cosmo Nature Lane near Susan Tibaldi Parkette. In November of last year, residents requested via petition that traffic calming measures (speed bumps) be installed as a method of addressing these concerns. Of the residents that responded, there was unanimous support for making this change. I am requesting that speed bumps be installed on Cosmos Nature Lane.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the installation of speed bumps in Cosmos Nature Lane, bounded by Bloor Street West, Margueretta Street, Wallace Avenue and Brock Avenue, as shown on Drawing 421G-3992, dated February 2022, from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Bailão recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the installation of speed bumps in Cosmos Nature Lane, bounded by Bloor Street West, Margueretta Street, Wallace Avenue and Brock Avenue, as shown on Drawing 421G-3992, dated February 2022, from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
TE31.97adopted
Speed Hump Installation on Stonehouse Crescent
In September 2020, residents reached out to my office with an urgent concern about speeding along their street and requested via an online survey that traffic calming measures (speed humps) be installed as a method of addressing these concerns. Of those that responded, a strong majority were in support of making this change. I am requesting that speed humps be installed on Stonehouse Crescent Avenue from Dufferin Street to Gladstone Avenue.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Waived the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorized the installation of traffic calming (speed hump) on Stonehouse Crescent, between Dufferin Street and Gladstone Avenue. 2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter a section of the roadway on Stonehouse Crescent, between Dufferin Street and Gladstone Avenue, to install one speed hump, generally as shown on the copy of 'Drawing No. 421G-3991' dated February 2022 from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Bailão recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Waive the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed hump) on Stonehouse Crescent, between Dufferin Street and Gladstone Avenue. 2. Direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter a section of the roadway on Stonehouse Crescent, between Dufferin Street and Gladstone Avenue, to install one speed hump, generally as shown on the copy of 'Drawing No. 421G-3991' dated February 2022 from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
TE31.98adopted
Pedestrian Safety - Donlands Avenue and Strathmore Boulevard
A dangerous pedestrian safety issue has developed at Donlands Avenue and Strathmore Boulevard which is next to both Wilkinson Junior Public School and the TTC Second Exit and Easier Access Construction Project at Donlands Subway Station. Residents have noted many TTC buses and construction vehicles mounting the sidewalk directly adjacent to the school on Strathmore Boulevard. Out of concern for pedestrian safety they have contacted me and the TTC about this on January 25th. The TTC advised over the last 2 weeks they had taken steps to address the matter. Transportation Services put in pylons at the location to discourage vehicles going on onto the sidewalk. Alas, the problem persists. On the Morning of February 14th, two TTC buses were parked on the sidewalk at that location - please see Attachment 1 and 2. It would seem more stringent measures need to be taken to rectify the problem.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Requested the General Manager, Transportation Services to immediately review, in consultation with the CEO, TTC and the local Councillor, the pedestrian safety issues at Donlands Avenue and Strathmore Boulevard and if the problem cannot be rectified by noon on February 18, 2022, request the TTC to pay for Traffic Wardens to be assigned to the location; should the request not be granted, to report back to the April 21, 2022 meeting of Toronto and East York Community Council with recommendations to revoke any standing zone and related permissions for TTC vehicles in the area. 2. Requested the General Manager to review how and why the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) and other vehicles were parking on and mounting the sidewalk at the north east corner of Donlands Avenue and Strathmore Boulevard and report to the April 21, 2022 meeting of Toronto and East York Community Council on what might be done to prevent this occurring again at that location or elsewhere.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Fletcher recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Request the General Manager, Transportation Services to immediately review, in consultation with the CEO, TTC and the local Councillor, the pedestrian safety issues at Donlands Avenue and Strathmore Boulevard and if the problem cannot be rectified by noon on February 18, 2022, request the TTC to pay for Traffic Wardens to be assigned to the location; should the request not be granted, to report back to the April 21, 2022 meeting of Toronto and East York Community Council with recommendations to revoke any standing zone and related permissions for TTC vehicles in the area. 2. Request General Manager to review how and why TTC and other vehicles were parking on and mounting the sidewalk at the north east corner of Donlands Avenue and Strathmore Boulevard and to report to the April 21, 2022 meeting of Toronto and East York Community Council on what might be done to prevent this occurring again at that location or elsewhere.
TE31.99adopted
Introduction and consideration of Bills for enactment of By-laws.
General Bill Toronto and East York Community Council enacted By-laws 106-2022 to 119-2022. Confirmatory Bill Toronto and East York Community Council passed a Confirmatory Bill as By-law 120-2022.