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.
TE31.1adopted
This report recommends that the name "Jose F. Porto Lane" be approved to identify an existing public lane located north of Dundas Street West, extending between Dovercourt Road and Coolmine Road. This naming proposal complies with the City of Toronto Street Naming Policy which can be found at https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/planning-development/street-naming/
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Approved the name "Jose F. Porto Lane" for an existing public lane located north of Dundas Street West, extending between Dovercourt Road and Coolmine Road.
Staff recommendation as filed
Engineering and Construction Services recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Approve the name "Jose F. Porto Lane" for an existing public lane located north of Dundas Street West, extending between Dovercourt Road and Coolmine Road.
TE31.2adopted
This report recommends that the name "Leslie Ridge Lane" be approved to identify an existing Public Lane located north of Gerrard Street East, extending easterly from Leslie Street. This naming proposal complies with the City of Toronto Street Naming Policy which can be found at https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/planning-development/street-naming/
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Approved the name "Leslie Ridge Lane" for an existing Public Lane located north of Gerrard Street East, extending easterly from Leslie Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
Engineering and Construction Services recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Approve the name "Leslie Ridge Lane" for an existing Public Lane located north of Gerrard Street East, extending easterly from Leslie Street.
TE31.3amended
Permanent Closure of a Stratified Parcel of Public Lane Located to the West of 375 Queen Street West
As this report proposes to permanently close a portion of a public highway, City Council approval of this report is required. Transportation Services recommends that a stratified portion of the public lane (known as Ln1 W Peter N Jack Cooper) located to the west of 375 Queen Street West, which consists of Parts 5 & 6 on PLAN 66R-32180, as shown in Appendix "A", be permanently closed. Once closed, the stratified portion of the public lane will be sold to the adjoining property owner, 375-381 Queen Street West Inc.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the permanent closure of the stratified parcel of public lane located to the west of 375 Queen Street West, shown as Parts 5 and 6 on PLAN 66R-32180 (the "Lane"), attached as Appendix A to the report (January 31, 2022) from the Director, Transportation Planning and Capital Program, Transportation Services. 2. City Council enact a by-law substantially in the form of the draft by-law attached as Appendix B to the report (January 31, 2022) from the Director, Transportation Planning and Capital Program, Transportation Services. 3. City Council receive the supplementary report (February 14, 2022) from the Director, Transportation Planning and Capital Program, Transportation Services, for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Transportation Planning and Capital Program, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the permanent closure of the stratified parcel of public lane located to the west of 375 Queen Street West, shown as Parts 5 and 6 on PLAN 66R-32180 (the "Lane"), attached as Appendix "A" to the report dated January 31, 2022, from the Director, Transportation Planning and Capital Program, Transportation Services; and 2. City Council enact a by-law substantially in the form of the draft by-law attached as Appendix "B" to the report dated January 31, 2022, from the Director, Transportation Planning and Capital Program, Transportation Services.
TE31.4adopted
This application proposes to introduce the site into City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 and to modify the range of permitted employment uses on the site at 340-376R and 2 Melbourne Avenue. No physical changes to the existing building are proposed. The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020), and conforms to A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020), and to the City of Toronto Official Plan. This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law. The Official Plan Amendment will ensure the Site and Area Specific Policies will authorize the employment uses and ensure that such uses are compatible with the physical context and will not affect nearby Neighbourhoods in a manner contrary to the neighbourhood protection policies of the Official Plan, and that the proposed uses do not adversely impact adjacent residential districts. Currently, the site is regulated by former City of Toronto Zoning By-law 438-86, as amended. Introducing the site into City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 will ensure the property is regulated by the most current Zoning By-law while expanding the range of permitted office, retail, and service uses to improve access to locally servicing employment uses for the area. The proposed zoning by-law amendments also carry forward some use permissions from the current Industrial (I1 D2) zoning, while removing uses which are incompatible with the surrounding residential context.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands at 340-376R Dufferin Street and 2 Melbourne Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to the report (January 31, 2022) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 340-376R Dufferin Street and 2 Melbourne Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 6 to the report (January 31, 2022) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 3. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment and draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands at 340-376R Dufferin Street and 2 Melbourne Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment No. 5 to the report from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District dated January 31, 2022. 2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 340-376R Dufferin Street and 2 Melbourne Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 6 to the report from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District dated January 31, 2022. 3. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment and draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.
TE31.5amended
72 Perth Avenue - Zoning Amendment Application - Final Report
This application proposes to amend the Zoning By-law to permit a ten-storey (37.95 metres, inclusive of the mechanical penthouse) residential building at 72 Perth Avenue with 108 residential units and an on-site parkland dedication that would support the widening of the West Toronto Rail Path. The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and conforms with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020), conforms to the relevant policies of the Official Plan, the Council endorsed Planning Framework for the Bloor Street Study: St. Helen's Avenue to Perth Avenue, and incorporates direction from the applicable design guidelines. This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law.
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 72 Perth Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to the report (January 31, 2022) 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 Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required. 3. Before introducing the necessary Bill to City Council for enactment, require the owner to submit a revised Rail Safety and Development Viability Assessment to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 4. In accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act, prior to the first above grade building permit, City Council require the owner to pay the cash-in-lieu payment and convey to the City, an on-site parkland dedication, having a minimum size of 156.4 square metres located along the western property boundary, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor. The conveyance of the on-site parkland dedication will be further facilitated through the Site Plan Control application. 5. City Council approve the acceptance of on-site parkland dedication, subject to the owner transferring the parkland to the City free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments, in an acceptable environmental condition; the owner may propose the exception of encumbrances of tiebacks, where such an encumbrance is deemed acceptable by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the City Solicitor; and such an encumbrance will be subject to the payment of compensation to the City, in an amount as determined by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management. 7. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, to review and to report back on amending Schedule B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to exclude the development located at 72 Perth Avenue from permit parking area 2.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 72 Perth Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 5 to the report from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, dated January 31, 2022. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required. 3. Before introducing the necessary Bill to City Council for enactment, require the owner to submit a revised Rail Safety and Development Viability Assessment to the satisfaction of Metrolinx's Third Party Projects Review. 4. In accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act, prior to the first above grade building permit, the owner shall pay the cash-in-lieu payment and convey to the City, an on-site parkland dedication, having a minimum size of 156.4 square metres located along the western property boundary, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor. The conveyance of the on-site parkland dedication will be further facilitated through the Site Plan Control application. 5. City Council approve the acceptance of on-site parkland dedication, subject to the owner transferring the parkland to the City free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments, in an acceptable environmental condition; the owner may propose the exception of encumbrances of tiebacks, where such an encumbrance is deemed acceptable by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the City Solicitor; and such an encumbrance will be subject to the payment of compensation to the City, in an amount as determined by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management.
TE31.6adopted
This application proposes to demolish six existing dwelling units, all of which are rental units, located at 141, 143 and 145 Bedford Road. All six rental dwelling units had rents that exceeded mid-range rents at the time of application, and as a result replacement of the existing rental units is not required. The lands at 287 Davenport Road and 141, 143 and 145 Bedford Road are subject to a related application under the Planning Act for amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law (Application No. 19 244078 STE 11 OZ), which was the subject of a hearing at the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) (Case No. PL200249). The OLT issued a Decision on September 9, 2021 approving the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments in principle, with the final Order being withheld until all outstanding matters, including the necessary agreements with the City, are secured, including rental housing matters. This report reviews and recommends approval of the Rental Housing Demolition Application under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code and the Residential Demolition Permit Application under Chapter 363 of the Toronto Municipal Code, to demolish six residential dwelling units, subject to conditions, which includes the provision of a Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council approve the application for a Rental Housing Demolition Permit in accordance with Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code to allow for the demolition of six (6) existing rental dwelling units located at 141, 143 and 145 Bedford Road, subject to the following conditions: a. The owner shall provide tenant relocation and assistance to all eligible tenants of the existing rental dwelling units to be demolished, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. The owner shall enter into and register on title to the subject site one or more agreement(s) to secure the conditions outlined in Recommendation 1.a. above, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, including a Section 111 Agreement pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 and a Section 37 Agreement pursuant to the Planning Act. 2. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to issue Preliminary Approval for the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code for the demolition of the six (6) existing rental dwelling units at 141, 143 and 145 Bedford Road after all of the following have occurred: The satisfaction or securing of the conditions in Recommendation 1 above; The site-specific Zoning By-law Amendments have come into full force and effect; The issuance of the Notice of Approval Conditions for site plan approval by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, or their designate, pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006; The issuance of excavation and shoring permits for the proposed mixed-use building on the subject site; The City's receipt of conformation that all six (6) existing rental dwelling units to be demolished are vacant; and The execution and registration of a Section 37 Agreement pursuant to the Planning Act, as a matter of legal convenience, to secure Recommendation 1.a. above and any other requirements of the Zoning-Bylaw Amendment. 3. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official to issue the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, has given Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 2 above. 4. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official to issue a Residential Demolition Permit under Section 33 of the Planning Act no earlier than the issuance of the excavation and shoring permit for the proposed development, and after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, has issued the Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 2 above, which may be included in the demolition permit for Chapter 667 under 363-6.2, of the Toronto Municipal Code, on condition that: The owner shall remove all debris and rubble from the site immediately after demolition; The owner shall erect solid construction hoarding to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building; The owner erects a mixed-use building on the site no later than three (3) years from the day demolition of the existing buildings is commenced; and Should the owner fail to complete the new building within the time specified in Recommendation 4.c. above, the City Clerk shall be entitled to enter on the collector's roll, to be collected in a like manner as municipal taxes, the sum of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00) for each rental dwelling unit for which a demolition permit is issued, and that each sum shall, until payment, be a lien or charge upon the land for which the demolition permit is issued. 5. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to take such actions as are necessary to implement the recommendations above, including execution of the Section 37 and Section 111 Agreement.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council approve the application for a Rental Housing Demolition Permit in accordance with Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code to allow for the demolition of six (6) existing rental dwelling units located at 141, 143 and 145 Bedford Road, subject to the following conditions: The owner shall provide tenant relocation and assistance to all eligible tenants of the existing rental dwelling units to be demolished, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division; The owner shall enter into and register on title to the subject site one or more agreement(s) to secure the conditions outlined in (a) above, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, including a Section 111 Agreement pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 and a Section 37 Agreement pursuant to the Planning Act. 2. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, to issue Preliminary Approval for the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code for the demolition of the six (6) existing rental dwelling units at 141, 143 and 145 Bedford Road after all of the following have occurred: The satisfaction or securing of the conditions in Recommendation 1 above; The site-specific Zoning By-law Amendments have come into full force and effect; The issuance of the Notice of Approval Conditions for site plan approval by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, or their designate, pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006; The issuance of excavation and shoring permits for the proposed mixed-use building on the subject site; The City's receipt of conformation that all six (6) existing rental dwelling units to be demolished are vacant; and The execution and registration of a Section 37 Agreement pursuant to the Planning Act, as a matter of legal convenience, to secure Recommendation 1 (a) and any other requirements of the Zoning-Bylaw Amendment. 3. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official to issue the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, has given Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 2 above. 4. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official to issue a Residential Demolition Permit under Section 33 of the Planning Act no earlier than the issuance of the excavation and shoring permit for the proposed development, and after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, has issued the Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 2, which may be included in the demolition permit for Chapter 667 under 363-6.2, of the Toronto Municipal Code, on condition that: The owner shall remove all debris and rubble from the site immediately after demolition; The owner shall erect solid construction hoarding to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building; The owner erects a mixed-use building on the site no later than three (3) years from the day demolition of the existing buildings is commenced; and Should the owner fail to complete the new building within the time specified in condition 4 (c) above, the City Clerk shall be entitled to enter on the collector's roll, to be collected in a like manner as municipal taxes, the sum of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00) for each rental dwelling unit for which a demolition permit is issued, and that each sum shall, until payment, be a lien or charge upon the land for which the demolition permit is issued. 5. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to take such actions as are necessary to implement the foregoing, including execution of the Section 37 and Section 111 Agreement.
TE31.7adopted
95-131 and 155 Balliol Street - Rental Housing Demolition Application - Final Report
A Rental Housing Demolition application (18 173492 STE 22 RH) has been submitted under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 for the residential rental property at 95-131 and 155 Balliol Street. The application proposes to demolish 19 rental townhouse units at 95-131 Balliol Street and redevelop the lands with a 37-storey residential building comprised of 440 dwelling units, including 19 replacement rental townhouse units on the first through fourth floors. The proposal includes a Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan that addresses the right for existing tenants to return to a replacement rental townhouse unit at similar rent and financial compensation to mitigate hardship. The existing 18-storey rental apartment building known municipally as 155 Balliol Street, which is comprised of 267 rental dwelling units, would be retained as part of the development and none of the building's residents would experience any changes to their tenancies. The properties are also the subject of a Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA) application (20 155678 STE 12 OZ), which was appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) in October 2020 (Case No. PL200550) due to City Council's failure to make a decision on the applications within the timeframe prescribed by the Planning Act. A settlement offer was endorsed by City Council on October 1, 2021. In its Decision dated November 5, 2021, the OLT approved the proposed ZBAs in principle and withheld its final Order until outstanding matters, including a decision by City Council on the Rental Housing Demolition application, are resolved. This report recommends approval of the Rental Housing Demolition application under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code and the Residential Demolition Permit under Chapter 363 of the Toronto Municipal Code, subject to conditions.
The Toronto and East York Community Council Division recommends that: 1. City Council approve the Rental Housing Demolition application (18 173492 STE 22 RH) under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to permit the demolition of nineteen (19) existing rental townhouse units at 95-131 Balliol Street, subject to the following conditions: a. the owner shall provide and maintain nineteen (19) replacement rental townhouse units for a period of at least 20 years beginning from the date that each replacement rental townhouse unit is first occupied. During such 20-year period, no replacement rental townhouse unit shall be registered as a condominium or any other form of ownership housing that provides a right to exclusive possession of a dwelling unit, including life-lease or co-ownership, and no application shall be made to demolish any replacement rental townhouse unit or convert any replacement rental townhouse unit to a non-residential rental purpose. The nineteen (19) replacement townhouse rental units shall collectively contain a total gross floor area of at least 2,905 square metres and be comprised of five (5) four-bedroom units, twelve (12) three-bedroom units, and two (2) two-bedroom units, as generally illustrated in the plans prepared by BDP Quadrangle and submitted to the City Planning dated November 18, 2021. Any revision to these plans shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. the owner shall provide and maintain at least six (6) three-bedroom replacement rental townhouse units and two (2) two-bedroom replacement rental townhouse units at mid-range rents, as currently defined in the Toronto Official Plan, for a period of at least ten (10) years beginning from the date of first occupancy of each unit. The five (5) four-bedroom replacement rental townhouse units and remaining six (6) three-bedroom replacement rental townhouse units shall have unrestricted rents, except where an Eligible Tenant elects to return to an unrestricted replacement rental townhouse unit, in which case the rent will be similar to their previous rent, as provided for under the City-approved Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan required in Recommendation 1.c. below; c. the owner shall provide an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan to all Eligible Tenants of the nineteen (19) existing rental townhouse units proposed to be demolished at 95-131 Balliol Street, addressing the right to return to occupy one of the replacement rental townhouse units at similar rents (including the right for existing tenants of two-bedroom rental townhouse units to return to three-bedroom replacement rental townhouse units without an increase in rent from moving to a larger bedroom type) and other assistance to mitigate hardship. The Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan shall be developed in consultation with, and to the satisfaction of, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; d. the owner shall offer all replacement rental townhouse units without returning tenants to the general public on a fair and open basis, consistent with general practices within the rental market and with leases of not less than one (1) year, ensuring that any household entering into a new lease for a replacement rental townhouse unit has an income of no more than four (4) times the annual rent for such unit. The owner shall individually advertise each replacement rental townhouse unit without a returning tenant through one or more publicly-available online rental listing websites and shall not lease any of the replacement rental townhouse units to a short-term rental housing provider; e. the owner shall provide tenants of all nineteen (19) replacement rental townhouse units with access to, and use of, all indoor and outdoor amenities in the proposed development at no extra charge, and on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the development, without the need to pre-book or pay a fee unless specifically required as a customary practice for private bookings; f. the owner shall provide ensuite laundry in each replacement rental townhouse unit within the proposed development at no additional cost to tenants; g. the owner shall provide central air conditioning in each replacement rental townhouse unit within the proposed development at no additional cost to tenants; h. the owner shall provide and make available at least nine (9) vehicular parking spaces to tenants of the replacement rental townhouse units at an initial monthly parking charge of one hundred dollars ($100.00), which may be increased thereafter on an annual basis by not more than the Guideline, and such vehicular parking spaces shall be made available firstly to returning tenants who previously rented a vehicle parking space, secondly to returning tenants who did not previously rent a vehicle parking space, and thirdly to new tenants of the replacement rental townhouse units; i. the owner shall provide tenants of the replacement rental townhouse units with access to all bicycle and visitor vehicular parking at no charge and on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the proposed development; j. the owner shall provide and make available at least seven (7) storage lockers to tenants of the replacement rental townhouse units at no charge, and such storage lockers shall be made available firstly to returning tenants whose demolished rental townhouse unit contained storage space that was not replaced, secondly to returning tenants whose demolished rental townhouse unit did not contain storage space that was not replaced, and thirdly to new tenants of the replacement rental townhouse units; k. the nineteen (19) replacement rental townhouse units required in Recommendation 1.a above shall be made ready and available for occupancy no later than the date by which seventy percent (70%) of the new dwelling units in the proposed development, exclusive of the replacement rental units, are made available and ready for occupancy; and l. the owner shall enter into, and register on title to the lands at 95-131 and 155 Balliol Street, one or more agreement(s) to secure the conditions outlined in Recommendations 1.a through 1.k above, including an agreement pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 2. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to issue Preliminary Approval of the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 for the demolition of the nineteen (19) existing rental townhouse units at 95-131 Balliol Street after all the following have occurred: a. all conditions in Recommendation 1 above have been fully satisfied and secured; b. the Zoning By-law Amendments have come into full force and effect; c. the issuance of the Notice of Approval Conditions for site plan approval by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or their designate pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006; d. the issuance of excavation and shoring permits (conditional or full permits) for the approved development on the site; e. the owner has confirmed, in writing, that all existing rental townhouse units proposed to be demolished are vacant; and f. the execution and registration of agreements pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act and Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 securing Recommendations 1.a. through 1.k above and any other requirements of the Zoning By-law Amendments (if applicable). 3. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to issue a Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning has given the Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 2 above. 4. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to issue a Residential Demolition Permit under Section 33 of the Planning Act and Chapter 363 of the Toronto Municipal Code for 95-131 Balliol Street after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning has given the Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 2 above, which may be included in the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 pursuant to section 6.2 of Chapter 363, on condition that: a. the owner removes all debris and rubble from the site immediately after demolition; b. the owner erects solid construction hoarding to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building; c. the owner erects the proposed building no later than three (3) years from the date on which the demolition of the existing rental townhouse units commences, subject to the timeframe being extended to the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and d. should the owner fail to complete the proposed development containing the nineteen (19) replacement rental townhouse units within the time specified in Recommendation 4.c. above, the City Clerk shall be entitled to enter on the collector's roll, as with municipal property taxes, an amount equal to the sum of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00) per dwelling unit for which a demolition permit is issued, and that such amount shall, until payment, be a lien or charge upon the land for which the Residential Demolition Permit is issued. 5. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to take such actions as are necessary to implement the above recommendations, including execution of the Section 111 agreement and other related agreements.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council approve the Rental Housing Demolition application (18 173492 STE 22 RH) under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to permit the demolition of nineteen (19) existing rental townhouse units at 95-131 Balliol Street, subject to the following conditions: a. the owner shall provide and maintain nineteen (19) replacement rental townhouse units for a period of at least 20 years beginning from the date that each replacement rental townhouse unit is first occupied. During such 20-year period, no replacement rental townhouse unit shall be registered as a condominium or any other form of ownership housing that provides a right to exclusive possession of a dwelling unit, including life-lease or co-ownership, and no application shall be made to demolish any replacement rental townhouse unit or convert any replacement rental townhouse unit to a non-residential rental purpose. The nineteen (19) replacement townhouse rental units shall collectively contain a total gross floor area of at least 2,905 square metres and be comprised of five (5) four-bedroom units, twelve (12) three-bedroom units, and two (2) two-bedroom units, as generally illustrated in the plans prepared by BDP Quadrangle and submitted to the City Planning Division dated November 18, 2021. Any revision to these plans shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. the owner shall provide and maintain at least six (6) three-bedroom replacement rental townhouse units and two (2) two-bedroom replacement rental townhouse units at mid-range rents, as currently defined in the Toronto Official Plan, for a period of at least ten (10) years beginning from the date of first occupancy of each unit. The five (5) four-bedroom replacement rental townhouse units and remaining six (6) three-bedroom replacement rental townhouse units shall have unrestricted rents, except where an Eligible Tenant elects to return to an unrestricted replacement rental townhouse unit, in which case the rent will be similar to their previous rent, as provided for under the City-approved Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan required in Recommendation 1.c. below; c. the owner shall provide an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan to all Eligible Tenants of the nineteen (19) existing rental townhouse units proposed to be demolished at 95-131 Balliol Street, addressing the right to return to occupy one of the replacement rental townhouse units at similar rents (including the right for existing tenants of two-bedroom rental townhouse units to return to three-bedroom replacement rental townhouse units without an increase in rent from moving to a larger bedroom type) and other assistance to mitigate hardship. The Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan shall be developed in consultation with, and to the satisfaction of, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; d. the owner shall offer all replacement rental townhouse units without returning tenants to the general public on a fair and open basis, consistent with general practices within the rental market and with leases of not less than one (1) year, ensuring that any household entering into a new lease for a replacement rental townhouse unit has an income of no more than four (4) times the annual rent for such unit. The owner shall individually advertise each replacement rental townhouse unit without a returning tenant through one or more publicly-available online rental listing websites and shall not lease any of the replacement rental townhouse units to a short-term rental housing provider; e. the owner shall provide tenants of all nineteen (19) replacement rental townhouse units with access to, and use of, all indoor and outdoor amenities in the proposed development at no extra charge, and on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the development, without the need to pre-book or pay a fee unless specifically required as a customary practice for private bookings; f. the owner shall provide ensuite laundry in each replacement rental townhouse unit within the proposed development at no additional cost to tenants; g. the owner shall provide central air conditioning in each replacement rental townhouse unit within the proposed development at no additional cost to tenants; h. the owner shall provide and make available at least nine (9) vehicular parking spaces to tenants of the replacement rental townhouse units at an initial monthly parking charge of one hundred dollars ($100.00), which may be increased thereafter on an annual basis by not more than the Guideline, and such vehicular parking spaces shall be made available firstly to returning tenants who previously rented a vehicle parking space, secondly to returning tenants who did not previously rent a vehicle parking space, and thirdly to new tenants of the replacement rental townhouse units; i. the owner shall provide tenants of the replacement rental townhouse units with access to all bicycle and visitor vehicular parking at no charge and on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the proposed development; j. the owner shall provide and make available at least seven (7) storage lockers to tenants of the replacement rental townhouse units at no charge, and such storage lockers shall be made available firstly to returning tenants whose demolished rental townhouse unit contained storage space that was not replaced, secondly to returning tenants whose demolished rental townhouse unit did not contain storage space that was not replaced, and thirdly to new tenants of the replacement rental townhouse units; k. the nineteen (19) replacement rental townhouse units required in Recommendation 1.a above shall be made ready and available for occupancy no later than the date by which seventy percent (70%) of the new dwelling units in the proposed development, exclusive of the replacement rental units, are made available and ready for occupancy; and l. the owner shall enter into, and register on title to the lands at 95-131 and 155 Balliol Street, one or more agreement(s) to secure the conditions outlined in Recommendations 1.a through 1.k above, including an agreement pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 2. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to issue Preliminary Approval of the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 for the demolition of the nineteen (19) existing rental townhouse units at 95-131 Balliol Street after all the following have occurred: a. all conditions in Recommendation 1 above have been fully satisfied and secured; b. the Zoning By-law Amendments have come into full force and effect; c. the issuance of the Notice of Approval Conditions for site plan approval by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or their designate pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006; d. the issuance of excavation and shoring permits (conditional or full permits) for the approved development on the site; e, the owner has confirmed, in writing, that all existing rental townhouse units proposed to be demolished are vacant; and f. the execution and registration of agreements pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act and Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 securing Recommendations 1.a. through 1.k above and any other requirements of the Zoning By-law Amendments (if applicable). 3. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building Division to issue a Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning has given the Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 2 above. 4. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building Division to issue a Residential Demolition Permit under Section 33 of the Planning Act and Chapter 363 of the Toronto Municipal Code for 95-131 Balliol Street after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning has given the Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 2 above, which may be included in the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 pursuant to section 6.2 of Chapter 363, on condition that: a. the owner removes all debris and rubble from the site immediately after demolition; b. the owner erects solid construction hoarding to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building Division; c. the owner erects the proposed building no later than three (3) years from the date on which the demolition of the existing rental townhouse units commences, subject to the timeframe being extended to the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and d. should the owner fail to complete the proposed development containing the nineteen (19) replacement rental townhouse units within the time specified in Recommendation 4.c. above, the City Clerk shall be entitled to enter on the collector's roll, as with municipal property taxes, an amount equal to the sum of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00) per dwelling unit for which a demolition permit is issued, and that such amount shall, until payment, be a lien or charge upon the land for which the Residential Demolition Permit is issued. 5. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to take such actions as are necessary to implement City Council's decision, including execution of the Section 111 agreement and other related agreements.
TE31.8adopted
2128 Yonge Street - Zoning Amendment Application - Final Report
This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law to permit a 12-storey mixed-use building at 2128 Yonge Street. The building is proposed to contain 80 dwelling units and 250 square metres of retail space. Two levels of underground parking are proposed with 19 parking spaces for residents and a total of 80 bicycle parking spaces.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013, for the lands at 2128 Yonge Street, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to the report (January 31, 2022) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 2. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required. 3. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, require the owner to: a. submit to the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services for review and acceptance, a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, Servicing Report Groundwater Summary, a letter from the Mechanical Engineer certifying the pump rates, and architectural plans to determine the stormwater runoff, sanitary flow and water supply demand resulting from this development and whether there is adequate capacity in the existing municipal infrastructure to accommodate the proposed development; and b. make satisfactory arrangements and enter into the appropriate agreement(s) with the City for the design and construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the City Solicitor, should it be determined that upgrades are required to the infrastructure to support this development, according to the revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, Servicing Report Groundwater Summary, a letter from the Mechanical Engineer certifying the pump rates, and architectural plans accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to take such actions as are required to implement the above recommendations, including the execution and implementation of appropriate agreements.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013, for the lands at 2128 Yonge Street, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 5 to the report dated January 31, 2022 from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 2. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required. 3. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, require the owner to: a. submit to the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services for review and acceptance, a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, Servicing Report Groundwater Summary, a letter from the Mechanical Engineer certifying the pump rates, and architectural plans to determine the stormwater runoff, sanitary flow and water supply demand resulting from this development and whether there is adequate capacity in the existing municipal infrastructure to accommodate the proposed development; and b. make satisfactory arrangements and enter into the appropriate agreement(s) with the City for the design and construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the City Solicitor, should it be determined that upgrades are required to the infrastructure to support this development, according to the revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, Servicing Report Groundwater Summary, a letter from the Mechanical Engineer certifying the pump rates, and architectural plans accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to take such actions as are required to implement City Council's decision, including the execution and implementation of appropriate agreements.
TE31.9adopted
252 Parliament Street - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Final Report
This application proposes to amend the Zoning By-law to permit a 9-storey (28.1 metres high plus 2.9 metres high mechanical equipment) mixed use building at 252 Parliament Street. The proposal is comprised of 69 purpose-built rental dwelling units, 128.8 square metres of commercial retail uses, and 10 parking spaces within a one-levelbelow ground garage. The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and conforms with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020) and conforms with intent of the Official Plan and Downtown Secondary Plan. This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013, for the lands at 252 Parliament Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 6 to the report (February 11, 2022) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 2. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required. 3. Before introducing the necessary Bills contemplated in Recommendations 1 and 2 above to City Council for enactment, City Council require the owner(s) of the lands at 252 Parliament Street to: submit a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, Hydrogeological Report and supporting documents, including confirmation of water and fire flow, sanitary and storm capacity, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Water; and address all outstanding engineering issues identified in Section A of the Development Engineering Memo dated December 20, 2021 by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Water, and any other comments that may arise further to the review of materials submitted as part of the process to address the issues set out in Section A of the aforementioned memorandum, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Transportation Services.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013, for the lands at 252 Parliament Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 6 to the report from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District dated February 11, 2022. 2. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required. 3. Before introducing the necessary Bills contemplated in Recommendations 1 and 2 above to City Council for enactment, City Council require the owner(s) of the lands at 252 Parliament Street to: submit a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, Hydrogeological Report and supporting documents, including confirmation of water and fire flow, sanitary and storm capacity, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Water; and address all outstanding engineering issues identified in Section A of the Development Engineering Memo dated December 20, 2021 by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Water, and any other comments that may arise further to the review of materials submitted as part of the process to address the issues set out in Section A of the aforementioned memorandum, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Transportation Services.
TE31.10adopted
A Rental Housing Demolition application (18 136700 STE 28 RH) has been submitted under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 for the residential rental property at 161 and 167 Parliament Street, 351, 363, 371, and 373 Queen Street East, and 80, 90, 92, and 94 Power Street. The application proposes to demolish a series of low-rise residential and commercial buildings that collectively contain eight rental dwelling units in order to redevelop the lands with a 27-storey apartment building comprised of 453 dwelling units, including eight replacement rental units. Commercial retail uses, including space for a potential supermarket, would be located on the first and second floors. The total Gross Floor Area (GFA) of the proposed development is approximately 34,900 square metres, of which approximately 31,300 square metres is residential GFA and approximately 3,600 square metres is non-residential GFA, resulting in a Floor Space Index (FSI) of 7.22 times the lot area. The properties are also the subject of a combined Official Plan Amendment (OPA) and Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA) application (18 136695 STE 28 OZ), which was appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT), formerly the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT), in September 2019 (Case No. PL190470) due to City Council's failure to make a decision on the applications within the timeframe prescribed by the Planning Act. A settlement offer was endorsed by City Council on October 27, 2020. Council deferred making a decision on the Rental Housing Demolition application and directed staff to request the OLT to withhold its Order on the OPA and ZBA appeals until such time as the Rental Housing Demolition application has been approved by Council and all appropriate conditions associated with the Rental Housing Demolition Permit, including the execution of any necessary agreements, have been satisfied. On November 23, 2020, the LPAT issued a Decision approving the proposed OPA and ZBAs in principle and witheld its final Order until outstanding matters, including a decision by City Council on the Rental Housing Demolition application, are resolved. This report recommends approval of the Rental Housing Demolition application under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code and the Residential Demolition Permit under Chapter 363 of the Toronto Municipal Code, subject to conditions.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council approve the Rental Housing Demolition application (18 136700 STE 28 RH) under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to permit the demolition of eight (8) existing rental dwelling units at 161 Parliament Street and 90-94 Power Street, subject to the following conditions: a. The owner shall provide and maintain eight (8) replacement rental dwelling units for a period of at least 20 years beginning from the date that each replacement rental unit is first occupied. During such 20-year period, no replacement rental unit shall be registered as a condominium or any other form of ownership housing that provides a right to exclusive possession of a dwelling unit, including life-lease or co-ownership, and no application shall be made to demolish any replacement rental unit or convert any replacement rental unit to a non-residential rental purpose. The eight (8) replacement rental units shall collectively contain a total gross floor area of 868 square metres and be comprised of six (6) two-bedroom units and two (2) three-bedroom units, as generally illustrated in the plans submitted to the City Planning dated September 10, 2021. Any revision to these plans shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning . b. The owner shall provide and maintain at least two (2) three-bedroom replacement rental dwelling units at affordable rents, as currently defined in the Toronto Official Plan, and six (6) two-bedroom replacement rental units at mid-range rents, as defined in the Toronto Official Plan, for a period of at least ten (10) years beginning from the date of first occupancy of each unit. c. The owner shall provide an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan to all Eligible Tenants of the eight (8) existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished, addressing the right to return to occupy one of the replacement rental dwelling units at similar rents and other assistance, including rent gap payments, to mitigate hardship. The Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan shall be developed in consultation with, and to the satisfaction of, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning . e. The owner shall provide tenants of all eight (8) replacement rental dwelling units with access to, and use of, all indoor and outdoor amenities in the proposed development at no extra charge, and on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the development, without the need to pre-book or pay a fee unless specifically required as a customary practice for private bookings. f. The owner shall provide ensuite laundry in each replacement rental dwelling unit within the proposed development at no additional cost to tenants. g. The owner shall provide central air conditioning in each replacement rental dwelling unit within the proposed development at no additional cost to tenants. h. The owner shall provide and make available for rent at least two (2) vehicular parking spaces to tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units at a monthly parking charge that is no greater than the monthly charge offered to residents of the non-replacement rental dwelling units and on a first come-first serve basis. i. The owner shall provide tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units with access to visitor vehicular parking at no charge and on the same terms and conditions as it is offered to any other resident of the proposed development. j. The owner shall provide and make available at least seven (7) bicycle parking spaces to tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units at no charge and on a first come-first serve basis. k. The owner shall provide and make available for rent at least three (3) storage lockers to tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units at a monthly storage locker charge that is no greater than the monthly charge offered to residents of the non-replacement rental dwelling units and on a first come-first serve basis. l. The eight (8) replacement rental dwelling units required in Part 1.a shall be made ready and available for occupancy no later than the date by which seventy percent (70%) of the new dwelling units in the proposed development, exclusive of the replacement rental units, are made available and ready for occupancy. m. The owner shall enter into, and register on title to the lands at 161 and 167 Parliament Street, 351, 363, 371, and 373 Queen Street East, and 80, 90, 92, and 94 Power Street, one or more agreement(s) to secure the conditions outlined in Recommendations 1.a through 1.l above, including an agreement pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning . 2. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to issue Preliminary Approval of the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 for the demolition of the eight (8) existing rental dwelling units at 161 Parliament Street and 90-94 Power Street after all the following have occurred: a. all conditions in Recommendation 1 above have been fully satisfied and secured; b. the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendments have come into full force and effect; c. the issuance of the Notice of Approval Conditions for site plan approval by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or their designate pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006; d. the issuance of excavation and shoring permits (conditional or full permits) for the approved development on the site; e. the owner has confirmed, in writing, that all existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished are vacant; and f. the execution and registration of agreements pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act and Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 securing Recommendations 1.a. through 1.j above and any other requirements of the Zoning-Bylaw Amendments (if applicable). 3. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building Division to issue a Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning has given Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 2 above. 4. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to issue a Residential Demolition Permit under Section 33 of the Planning Act and Chapter 363 of the Toronto Municipal Code for 161 Parliament Street and 90-94 Power Street after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning has given Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 2 above, which may be included in the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 pursuant to section 6.2 of Chapter 363, on condition that: a. the owner removes all debris and rubble from the site immediately after demolition; b. the owner erects solid construction hoarding to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building; c. the owner erects the proposed building no later than three (3) years from the date on which the demolition of the existing buildings commences, subject to the timeframe being extended to the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and d. should the owner fail to complete the proposed development containing the eight (8) replacement rental dwelling units within the time specified in Recommendation 4.c. above, the City Clerk shall be entitled to enter on the collector's roll, as with municipal property taxes, an amount equal to the sum of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00) per dwelling unit for which a demolition permit is issued, and that such amount shall, until payment, be a lien or charge upon the land for which the Residential Demolition Permit is issued. 5. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to take such actions as are necessary to implement the above recommendations, including execution of the Section 111 agreement and other related agreements.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council approve the Rental Housing Demolition application (18 136700 STE 28 RH) under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to permit the demolition of eight (8) existing rental dwelling units at 161 Parliament Street and 90-94 Power Street, subject to the following conditions: a. The owner shall provide and maintain eight (8) replacement rental dwelling units for a period of at least 20 years beginning from the date that each replacement rental unit is first occupied. During such 20-year period, no replacement rental unit shall be registered as a condominium or any other form of ownership housing that provides a right to exclusive possession of a dwelling unit, including life-lease or co-ownership, and no application shall be made to demolish any replacement rental unit or convert any replacement rental unit to a non-residential rental purpose. The eight (8) replacement rental units shall collectively contain a total gross floor area of 868 square metres and be comprised of six (6) two-bedroom units and two (2) three-bedroom units, as generally illustrated in the plans submitted to the City Planning dated September 10, 2021. Any revision to these plans shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning . b. The owner shall provide and maintain at least two (2) three-bedroom replacement rental dwelling units at affordable rents, as currently defined in the Toronto Official Plan, and six (6) two-bedroom replacement rental units at mid-range rents, as defined in the Toronto Official Plan, for a period of at least ten (10) years beginning from the date of first occupancy of each unit. c. The owner shall provide an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan to all Eligible Tenants of the eight (8) existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished, addressing the right to return to occupy one of the replacement rental dwelling units at similar rents and other assistance, including rent gap payments, to mitigate hardship. The Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan shall be developed in consultation with, and to the satisfaction of, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning . e. The owner shall provide tenants of all eight (8) replacement rental dwelling units with access to, and use of, all indoor and outdoor amenities in the proposed development at no extra charge, and on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the development, without the need to pre-book or pay a fee unless specifically required as a customary practice for private bookings. f. The owner shall provide ensuite laundry in each replacement rental dwelling unit within the proposed development at no additional cost to tenants. g. The owner shall provide central air conditioning in each replacement rental dwelling unit within the proposed development at no additional cost to tenants. h. The owner shall provide and make available for rent at least two (2) vehicular parking spaces to tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units at a monthly parking charge that is no greater than the monthly charge offered to residents of the non-replacement rental dwelling units and on a first come-first serve basis. i. The owner shall provide tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units with access to visitor vehicular parking at no charge and on the same terms and conditions as it is offered to any other resident of the proposed development. j. The owner shall provide and make available at least seven (7) bicycle parking spaces to tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units at no charge and on a first come-first serve basis. k. The owner shall provide and make available for rent at least three (3) storage lockers to tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units at a monthly storage locker charge that is no greater than the monthly charge offered to residents of the non-replacement rental dwelling units and on a first come-first serve basis. l. The eight (8) replacement rental dwelling units required in Part 1.a shall be made ready and available for occupancy no later than the date by which seventy percent (70%) of the new dwelling units in the proposed development, exclusive of the replacement rental units, are made available and ready for occupancy. m. The owner shall enter into, and register on title to the lands at 161 and 167 Parliament Street, 351, 363, 371, and 373 Queen Street East, and 80, 90, 92, and 94 Power Street, one or more agreement(s) to secure the conditions outlined in Recommendations 1.a through 1.l above, including an agreement pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning . 2. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to issue Preliminary Approval of the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 for the demolition of the eight (8) existing rental dwelling units at 161 Parliament Street and 90-94 Power Street after all the following have occurred: a. all conditions in Recommendation 1 above have been fully satisfied and secured; b. the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendments have come into full force and effect; c. the issuance of the Notice of Approval Conditions for site plan approval by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or their designate pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006; d. the issuance of excavation and shoring permits (conditional or full permits) for the approved development on the site; e. the owner has confirmed, in writing, that all existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished are vacant; and f. the execution and registration of agreements pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act and Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 securing Recommendations 1.a. through 1.j above and any other requirements of the Zoning-Bylaw Amendments (if applicable). 3. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building Division to issue a Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning has given Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 2 above. 4. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building Division to issue a Residential Demolition Permit under Section 33 of the Planning Act and Chapter 363 of the Toronto Municipal Code for 161 Parliament Street and 90-94 Power Street after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning has given Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 2 above, which may be included in the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 pursuant to section 6.2 of Chapter 363, on condition that: a. the owner removes all debris and rubble from the site immediately after demolition; b. the owner erects solid construction hoarding to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building Division; c. the owner erects the proposed building no later than three (3) years from the date on which the demolition of the existing buildings commences, subject to the timeframe being extended to the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division; and d. should the owner fail to complete the proposed development containing the eight (8) replacement rental dwelling units within the time specified in Recommendation 4.c. above, the City Clerk shall be entitled to enter on the collector's roll, as with municipal property taxes, an amount equal to the sum of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00) per dwelling unit for which a demolition permit is issued, and that such amount shall, until payment, be a lien or charge upon the land for which the Residential Demolition Permit is issued. 5. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to take such actions as are necessary to implement City Council's decision, including execution of the Section 111 agreement and other related agreements.
TE31.11adopted
83-97 River Street and 2-4 Labatt Avenue - Rental Housing Demolition Application - Final Report
A Rental Housing Demolition application (17 162769 STE 28 RH) has been submitted under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 for the residential rental property at 83-97 River Street and 2-4 Labatt Avenue. The application proposes to demolish 7 existing rental dwelling units in order to redevelop the subject lands with a 34-storey mixed-use building comprised of ground floor retail and 388 dwelling units, including 7 rental replacement units. The total Gross Floor Area (GFA) of the proposed development is approximately 23,669 square metres, of which approximately 23,389 square metres is residential GFA and approximately 280 square metres is non-residential GFA. The properties are also the subject of Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications (17 162754 STE 28 OZ), which were appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) in October 2017 (Case No. PL171162). A settlement offer was endorsed by City Council on October 1, 2021. Council deferred making a decision on the Rental Housing Demolition application and directed staff to request the OLT to withhold its Order on the appeals until such time as the Rental Housing Demolition application has been approved by Council and all appropriate conditions associated with the Rental Housing Demolition Permit have been satisfied, including the execution of any necessary agreements. On December 8, 2021, the OLT held a settlement hearing and approved the Zoning By-law Amendment application in principle. As outlined on the decision issued on December 17, 2021, the OLT withheld its final Order until outstanding matters, including a decision by City Council on the Rental Housing Demolition application, are resolved. This report recommends approval of the Rental Housing Demolition application under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code and the demolition permit under Chapter 363 of the Toronto Municipal Code, subject to conditions.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council approve the Rental Housing Demolition Application File No. 17 162769 STE 28 RH in accordance with Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code and pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 which allows for the demolition of seven (7) existing rental dwelling units located at 83-97 River Street and 2-4 Labatt Avenue, subject to the following conditions: The owner shall provide and maintain seven (7) replacement rental dwelling units on the subject site for a period of at least 20 years beginning from the date that each replacement rental unit is first occupied and, during which time, no application may be submitted to the City for condominium registration, or for any other conversion to a non-rental housing purpose, or for demolition without providing for replacement during the, at minimum, 20 year period; the seven (7) replacement rental dwelling units shall be comprised of three (3) one-bedroom units, one (1) two-bedroom unit, one (1) three-bedroom unit, and two (2) four-bedroom units as generally illustrated in the plans submitted to the City Planning Division dated January 17, 2021. Any revision to these plans shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; The owner shall, as part of the seven (7) replacement rental dwelling units required in Recommendation 1.a above, provide at least three (3) one-bedroom and one (1) three-bedroom replacement rental dwelling units at affordable rents, as currently defined in the City's Official Plan, and one (1) two-bedroom replacement rental dwelling units at mid-range rents, as defined in the City's Official Plan, all for a period of at least 10 years beginning from the date of first occupancy of each unit. The rents of the remaining two (2) four-bedroom replacement rental dwelling units shall be unrestricted; The owner shall provide an acceptable tenant relocation and assistance plan for all Eligible Tenants of the seven (7) existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished at 83-97 River Street and 2-4 Labatt Avenue, addressing the right to return to occupy one of the replacement rental dwelling units at similar rents and other assistance to mitigate hardship. The tenant relocation and assistance plan shall be developed in consultation with, and to the satisfaction of, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; The owner shall provide Other Eligible Tenants with the right to return to a replacement rental dwelling unit, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; The owner shall provide tenants of all seven (7) replacement rental dwelling units with access to, and use of, all indoor and outdoor amenities in the proposed 34-storey mixed-use building at no extra charge. Access to, and use of, these amenities shall be on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the building without the need to pre-book or pay a fee, unless specifically required as a customary practice for private bookings; The owner shall provide ensuite laundry in each replacement rental dwelling unit within the proposed mixed-use building at no additional cost to tenants; The owner shall provide at least four (4) replacement rental dwelling units with balconies or terraces for private and exclusive access by the tenants of such units; The owner shall provide central air conditioning in each replacement rental dwelling unit within the proposed mixed-use building; The owner shall provide and make available for rent at least three (3) vehicle parking spaces to tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units. Such parking spaces shall be made available firstly to returning tenants who previously rented a vehicle parking space, secondly to returning tenants who did not previously rent a vehicle parking space, and thirdly to new tenants of the rental replacement dwelling units; The owner shall provide tenants of the seven (7) replacement rental dwelling units with access to all bicycle and visitor parking on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the proposed mixed-use building; The owner shall provide two (2) storage lockers to tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units; The owner shall enter into, and register on title at 83-97 River Street and 2-4 Labatt Avenue, one or more agreement(s), to secure the conditions outlined in Recommendations 1.a. through 1.k. above, including an agreement pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 2. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to issue Preliminary Approval of the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 for the demolition of the seven (7) existing rental dwelling units located at 83-97 River Street and 2-4 Labatt Avenue after all the following have occurred: All conditions in Recommendation 1 above have been fully satisfied and secured; The Zoning By-law Amendment(s) have come into full force and effect; The issuance of the Notice of Approval Conditions for site plan approval by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning \ or their designate, pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, or as otherwise authorized by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; The issuance of excavation and shoring permits (conditional or full permit) for the approved development on the site; The owner has confirmed, in writing, that all existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished are vacant; and The execution and registration of an agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act securing Recommendations 1.a. through 1.l. above. 3. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Buildingto issue a Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning has given Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 2 above. 4. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Buildingto issue a Residential Demolition Permit under Section 33 of the Planning Act and Chapter 363 of the Toronto Municipal Code for 83-97 River Street and 2-4 Labatt Avenue after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning has given Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 2 above, which may be included in the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 pursuant to section 6.2 of Chapter 363, on condition that: The owner removes all debris and rubble from the site immediately after demolition; The owner erects solid construction hoarding to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building; The owner erects the proposed mixed-use building on the site no later than four (4) years from the date that the demolition of such building commences, subject to the timeframe being extended to the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and Should the owner fail to complete the proposed mixed-use building within the time specified in Recommendation 4.c. above, the City Clerk shall be entitled to enter on the collector's roll, as with municipal property taxes, an amount equal to the sum of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00) per dwelling unit for which a demolition permit is issued, and that such amount shall, until payment, be a lien or charge upon the land for which the Residential Demolition Permit is issued. 5. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to take such actions as are necessary to implement the above recommendations, including execution of the Section 111 Agreement and other related agreements.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council approve the Rental Housing Demolition Application File No. 17 162769 STE 28 RH in accordance with Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code and pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 which allows for the demolition of seven (7) existing rental dwelling units located at 83-97 River Street and 2-4 Labatt Avenue, subject to the following conditions: The owner shall provide and maintain seven (7) replacement rental dwelling units on the subject site for a period of at least 20 years beginning from the date that each replacement rental unit is first occupied and, during which time, no application may be submitted to the City for condominium registration, or for any other conversion to a non-rental housing purpose, or for demolition without providing for replacement during the, at minimum, 20 year period; the seven (7) replacement rental dwelling units shall be comprised of three (3) one-bedroom units, one (1) two-bedroom unit, one (1) three-bedroom unit, and two (2) four-bedroom units as generally illustrated in the plans submitted to the City Planning Division dated January 17, 2021. Any revision to these plans shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; The owner shall, as part of the seven (7) replacement rental dwelling units required in Recommendation 1.a above, provide at least three (3) one-bedroom and one (1) three-bedroom replacement rental dwelling units at affordable rents, as currently defined in the City's Official Plan, and one (1) two-bedroom replacement rental dwelling units at mid-range rents, as defined in the City's Official Plan, all for a period of at least 10 years beginning from the date of first occupancy of each unit. The rents of the remaining two (2) four-bedroom replacement rental dwelling units shall be unrestricted; The owner shall provide an acceptable tenant relocation and assistance plan for all Eligible Tenants of the seven (7) existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished at 83-97 River Street and 2-4 Labatt Avenue, addressing the right to return to occupy one of the replacement rental dwelling units at similar rents and other assistance to mitigate hardship. The tenant relocation and assistance plan shall be developed in consultation with, and to the satisfaction of, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; The owner shall provide Other Eligible Tenants with the right to return to a replacement rental dwelling unit, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; The owner shall provide tenants of all seven (7) replacement rental dwelling units with access to, and use of, all indoor and outdoor amenities in the proposed 34-storey mixed-use building at no extra charge. Access to, and use of, these amenities shall be on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the building without the need to pre-book or pay a fee, unless specifically required as a customary practice for private bookings; The owner shall provide ensuite laundry in each replacement rental dwelling unit within the proposed mixed-use building at no additional cost to tenants; The owner shall provide at least four (4) replacement rental dwelling units with balconies or terraces for private and exclusive access by the tenants of such units; The owner shall provide central air conditioning in each replacement rental dwelling unit within the proposed mixed-use building; The owner shall provide and make available for rent at least three (3) vehicle parking spaces to tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units. Such parking spaces shall be made available firstly to returning tenants who previously rented a vehicle parking space, secondly to returning tenants who did not previously rent a vehicle parking space, and thirdly to new tenants of the rental replacement dwelling units; The owner shall provide tenants of the seven (7) replacement rental dwelling units with access to all bicycle and visitor parking on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the proposed mixed-use building; The owner shall provide two (2) storage lockers to tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units; The owner shall enter into, and register on title at 83-97 River Street and 2-4 Labatt Avenue, one or more agreement(s), to secure the conditions outlined in Recommendations 1.a. through 1.k. above, including an agreement pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division. 2. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to issue Preliminary Approval of the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 for the demolition of the seven (7) existing rental dwelling units located at 83-97 River Street and 2-4 Labatt Avenue after all the following have occurred: All conditions in Recommendation 1 above have been fully satisfied and secured; The Zoning By-law Amendment(s) have come into full force and effect; The issuance of the Notice of Approval Conditions for site plan approval by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning \ or their designate, pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, or as otherwise authorized by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division; The issuance of excavation and shoring permits (conditional or full permit) for the approved development on the site; The owner has confirmed, in writing, that all existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished are vacant; and The execution and registration of an agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act securing Recommendations 1.a. through 1.l. above. 3. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building Division to issue a Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning has given Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 2 above. 4. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building Division to issue a Residential Demolition Permit under Section 33 of the Planning Act and Chapter 363 of the Toronto Municipal Code for 83-97 River Street and 2-4 Labatt Avenue after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning has given Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 2 above, which may be included in the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 pursuant to section 6.2 of Chapter 363, on condition that: The owner removes all debris and rubble from the site immediately after demolition; The owner erects solid construction hoarding to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building Division; The owner erects the proposed mixed-use building on the site no later than four (4) years from the date that the demolition of such building commences, subject to the timeframe being extended to the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and Should the owner fail to complete the proposed mixed-use building within the time specified in Recommendation 4.c. above, the City Clerk shall be entitled to enter on the collector's roll, as with municipal property taxes, an amount equal to the sum of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00) per dwelling unit for which a demolition permit is issued, and that such amount shall, until payment, be a lien or charge upon the land for which the Residential Demolition Permit is issued. 5. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to take such actions as are necessary to implement City Council's decision, including execution of the Section 111 Agreement and other related agreements.
TE31.12forwarded without recommendation
Danforth Avenue is a historic main street that is a neighbourhood and regional destination. It is a key contributor to the quality of community life and the local economy, providing convenient and walkable opportunities for local shopping and public gathering spaces, locations for small businesses to start up and thrive, and local employment opportunities. This report recommends a Site and Area Specific Policy (SASP) as well as implementing urban design guidelines for Danforth Avenue extending from the Don Valley in the west to Coxwell Avenue in the east to support this historic character while providing for future growth. In 2014, Council requested that Planning staff study Danforth Avenue in two segments - Coxwell Avenue to Victoria Park Avenue (Segment 1) and Broadview Avenue to Coxwell Avenue (Segment 2). The Study for Segment 1 was completed in 2018. The Segment 2 Study was conducted in accordance with 2018 Council direction that it use a Complete Streets approach, integrated transportation and economic development considerations along with planning matters. The Study Area boundary was later modified to include additional lands as shown in Attachment 1, to support the overall study objectives that were established through the study process. Segment 2 is already experiencing some development interest. The area is well served by the existing TTC Line 2 Subway which runs parallel to Danforth Avenue. Additionally, the Ontario Line is planned to connect with the existing TTC Line 2 Pape Avenue Subway Station. The SASP and urban design guidelines will guide this portion of the Danforth's growth and continued evolution into a complete transit-oriented community that is consistent with Provincial Plans and City objectives. The SASP and urban design guidelines will shape development, with site-specific rezoning or minor variance applications to be evaluated in future using the proposed SASP and urban design guidelines recommended in this report. For the area around the Broadview Avenue and Pape Avenue interchange stations, this report recommends further study linked to policy driven work on Major Transit Station Areas (MTSAs). This work may introduce additional policies and guidance for higher densities, in accordance with Provincial Policy, as well as provide further analysis of appropriate additional or expanded infrastructure - water, servicing, parkland and community services and facilities - to support area growth. The planning study has been conducted concurrently with two further studies: - the Danforth Avenue Complete Streets Study (the "Complete Streets Study"), which included a detailed examination of the right-of-way as well as a feasibility design study which reviewed traffic, parking, and other considerations to develop a complete streets design, including on-street cycling facilities; and - the Retail Vibrancy and Economic Analysis of Danforth Avenue (the "Retail Study"), which analyzed the businesses, commercial real estate trends, visits made to the Danforth and neighbourhood demographics in early 2020. A follow-up analysis assessed the planning implications that emerge from the Retail Study and reviewed options to support and encourage independent business. Both the Complete Streets and Retail Studies apply to the entire 6 kilometre length of the Danforth, Segments 1 and 2 of the Planning Study. The policies in the SASP and the urban design guidelines were developed together with the community, area Councillor, Complete Streets Study and Retail Study teams, and other stakeholders. The resulting SASP and urban design guidelines focus on supporting transit-oriented development, creating opportunities for additional housing including affordable and supportive housing uses, conserving, maintaining and enhancing historic main street character and cultural heritage resources, supporting a coordinated and robust public realm, and delivering on the City's sustainability mandate. This report summarizes the outcomes of the Segment 2 Planning Study, recommends implementing policy and urban design guidelines, describes the companion Complete Streets and Retail Studies, and provides suggested next steps to support the Danforth's continued success. The SASP and accompanying urban design guidelines will also support the larger MTSA objectives within the area, and contribute to the MTSA work that City Planning is completing. A Cultural Heritage Resource Assessment for Segment 2 has been carried out in tandem with the planning study and will soon conclude with a separate report to Toronto Preservation Board.
The Toronto and East York Community Council submits the item to City Council without recommendation.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the Official Plan Amendment, the Danforth Avenue (Don Valley to Coxwell Avenue) Site and Area Specific Policy, included as Attachment 5 to the January 31, 2022 Report from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 2. City Council adopt the Danforth Avenue (Don Valley to Coxwell Avenue) urban design guidelines, included as Attachment 6 to the January 31, 2022 Report from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment as may be required. 4. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to review the two interchange stations at Broadview and Pape with a greater focus on providing affordable housing and affordable retail space, and to report back to Council in the first quarter of 2023 on further policies related to the Protected Major Transit Station Areas, following their formal identification. 5. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to use the Site and Area Specific Policies, together with the urban design guidelines, Complete Streets Study and Economic Analysis and Retail Study described in this report, to inform the evaluation of current and future development applications along the Danforth Avenue (Don Valley to Coxwell Avenue) Segment 2.
TE31.13adopted
On June 13, 2016 an application was submitted to permit an exemption from Part Lot Control for the lands known as 260-270 and 274-322 King Street West to facilitate the implementation of a mixed-use development on the subject properties. The properties are located on two blocks between King Street West to the south and Pearl Street to the north including all properties between John Street and Ed Mirvish Way (West Block), and two properties east of Ed Mirvish Way (East Block). The development includes two tall buildings of 84 and 74 storeys on the West and East Blocks respectively designed by renowned architect Frank Gehry. The Part Lot Control exemption was requested to facilitate the division of the lands into a number of parcels to enable the owner to transfer portions of the lands along with easements and rights-of way needed to facilitate the implementation of the proposed development. On January 31, 2017 Council approved the Part Lot Control Exemption application and on April 28, 2017 enacted By-law No. 424-2017 exempting these lands from the Part Lot Control provisions of the Planning Act for a period of 5 years. This report recommends that exemption from Part Lot Control be extended for an additional 5 years to allow for the completion of the project and associated transactions.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend By-law 424-2017 to extend Part Lot Control Exemption, for the lands municipally known as 260-270 and 274-322 King Street West for an additional 5 year period from the date of the enactment of the by-law in accordance with the draft by-law in Attachment 6 to the report (January 18, 2022) 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 by-law as may be required. 3. City Council authorize and direct appropriate City Officials to register the by-law on title to the lands. 4. City Council require the owner to provide proof of payment of all current property taxes for the subject lands to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, prior to enactment of the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council amend By-law 424-2017 to extend Part Lot Control Exemption, for the lands municipally known as 260-270 and 274-322 King Street West for an additional 5 year period from the date of the enactment of the by-law in accordance with the draft by-law in Attachment 6 to the report dated January 18, 2022 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 by-law as may be required. 3. City Council authorize and direct appropriate City Officials to register the by-law on title to the lands. 4. City Council require the owner to provide proof of payment of all current property taxes for the subject lands to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, prior to enactment of the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law.
TE31.14adopted
The property at 545 Lake Shore Boulevard West is listed on the City's Heritage Register. It contains the Crosse and Blackwell Building which is a landmark building at the intersection of Bathurst Street and Lake Shore Boulevard West. It was constructed in 1927 by the notable architects Chapman and Oxley for the British food production company Crosse and Blackwell and it is a unique example of a former industrial headquarters that was designed with Art Deco and Beaux Arts stylistic influences. At its meeting on December 15, 2021 City Council approved the issuance of a Notice of Intention to Designate this property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. This report recommends that City Council approve alterations proposed under S. 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act for the Crosse and Blackwell property in connection with a proposed development. It also recommends that City Council grant authority for the City to enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the owner of the subject property. The proposed development includes the complete retention of the Crosse and Blackwell Building, with the introduction of a two-storey roof addition and a single storey rear addition. The surface parking lot to the rear is proposed to be redeveloped with a 21 storey residential structure with a 13 storey base building. A courtyard open space is proposed to separate the Crosse and Blackwell Building from the new residential building that would face Queens Quay West.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council approve the alterations to the heritage property at 545 Lake Shore Boulevard West, in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the construction of a two-storey addition to the property on the lands known municipally in 2021 as 545 Lake Shore Boulevard West, with such alterations substantially in accordance with plans and drawings dated December 20, 2021, prepared by Sweeney and Co. Architects, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; and the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA), prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated November 11, 2021 and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, all subject to and in accordance with a Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and subject to the following additional conditions: a. That the related site-specific Zoning By-law Amendment permitting the proposed alterations has been enacted by City Council and has come into full force and effect in a form and with content acceptable to City Council, as determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. b. That prior to the introduction of the bills for such Zoning By-law Amendment by City Council, the owner shall: 1. Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 545 Lake Shore Boulevard West in accordance with the plans and drawings dated December 20, 2021, prepared by Sweeney and Co. Architects, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated November 11, 2021, and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.b.2, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning including registration of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. 2. Provide a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is consistent with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment for 545 Lake Shore Boulevard West prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated November 11, 2021, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. c. That prior to final Site Plan approval for the proposal, for the property located at 545 University Avenue, the owner shall: 1. Provide final Site Plan drawings substantially in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.b.2 above to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 2. Provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the heritage property will be sensitively illuminated to enhance its heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 3. Provide a detailed landscape plan for the subject property, satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 4. Submit a Signage Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; 5. Provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject property, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. d. That prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 545 Lake Shore Boulevard West, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, the owner shall: 1. Provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.b.2 above, including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 2. Provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan, Lighting Plan and Interpretation Plan. 3. Provide full documentation of the existing heritage property, including two (2) printed sets of archival quality 8" x 10" colour photographs with borders in a glossy or semi-gloss finish and one (1) digital set on a CD in tiff format and 600 dpi resolution keyed to a location map, elevations and measured drawings, and copies of all existing interior floor plans and original drawings as may be available, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. e. That prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 1.d.2 above, the owner shall: 1. Provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 2. Provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 2. City Council authorize the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of 545 Lake Shore Boulevard West in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill in Council authorizing the entering into of a heritage easement agreement for the property at 545 Lake Shore Boulevard West.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council approve the alterations to the heritage property at 545 Lake Shore Boulevard West, in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the construction of a two-storey addition to the property on the lands known municipally in 2021 as 545 Lake Shore Boulevard West, with such alterations substantially in accordance with plans and drawings dated December 20, 2021, prepared by Sweeney and Co. Architects, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA), prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated November 11, 2021 and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with a Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and subject to the following additional conditions: a. That the related site-specific Zoning By-law Amendment permitting the proposed alterations has been enacted by City Council and has come into full force and effect in a form and with content acceptable to City Council, as determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. b. That prior to the introduction of the bills for such Zoning By-law Amendment by City Council, the owner shall: 1. Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 545 Lake Shore Boulevard West in accordance with the plans and drawings dated December 20, 2021, prepared by Sweeney and Co. Architects, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated November 11, 2021, and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.b.2, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning including registration of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. 2. Provide a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is consistent with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment for 545 Lake Shore Boulevard West prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated November 11, 2021, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. c. That prior to final Site Plan approval for the proposal, for the property located at 545 University Avenue, the owner shall: 1. Provide final Site Plan drawings substantially in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.b.2 to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. Provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the heritage property will be sensitively illuminated to enhance its heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 3. Provide a detailed landscape plan for the subject property, satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 4. Submit a Signage Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 5. Provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject property, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. d. That prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 545 Lake Shore Boulevard West, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owner shall: 1. Provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.b.2, including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. Provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan, Lighting Plan and Interpretation Plan. 3. Provide full documentation of the existing heritage property, including two (2) printed sets of archival quality 8" x 10" colour photographs with borders in a glossy or semi-gloss finish and one (1) digital set on a CD in tiff format and 600 dpi resolution keyed to a location map, elevations and measured drawings, and copies of all existing interior floor plans and original drawings as may be available, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. e. That prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 1.d.2, the owner shall: 1. Provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. Provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. City Council authorize the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of 545 Lake Shore Boulevard West in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill in Council authorizing the entering into of a heritage easement agreement for the property at 545 Lake Shore Boulevard West.
TE31.15adopted
The property at 250 University Avenue is listed on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register and designated under Part V of the Act as part of the Queen Street West Heritage Conservation District. At its meeting on November 9, 2021 City Council agreed to issue a Notice of Intention to Designate under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act for this property. The appeal period for the Notice of Intention to Designate expired on December 20, 2021 and no objections have been received but the designation by-law has not yet been passed. This report recommends City Council approve the alterations proposed under S. 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act for the heritage property in connection with a proposed development, and grant authority to enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement for the subject property. The Site is located on the southwest corner of Queen Street West and University Avenue. The property identified as 250 University Avenue contains the Bank of Canada Building, also known as the Toronto Agency, constructed in 1958 and designed by the architectural firm of Marani & Morris. A Zoning By-Law Amendment application was submitted to the City to permit a 54-storey residential mixed-use building in 2018. A revised proposal was submitted on August 27, 2021 that involves a 47 storey mixed-use building and the full retention of 250 University Avenue, including its office lobby, while introducing a TTC Osgoode subway entrance at the northeast corner of the building.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council approve the alterations to the heritage property at 250 University Avenue, in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the construction of a 47-storey mixed use building on the lands known municipally in 2021 as 250 University Avenue, with such alterations substantially in accordance with plans and drawings dated August 16, 2021, prepared by IBI Group Architects, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; and the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA), prepared by Goldsmith Borgal Ltd. Architects, dated August 13, 2021 and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, all subject to and in accordance with a Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and subject to the following additional conditions: a. That the related site-specific Zoning By-law Amendment permitting the proposed alterations has been enacted by City Council and has come into full force and effect in a form and with content acceptable to City Council, as determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. b. That prior to the introduction of the bills for such Zoning By-law Amendment by City Council, the owner shall: 1. Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 250 University Avenue in accordance with the plans and drawings dated August 16, 2021, prepared by IBI Group Architects, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by Goldsmith Borgal Ltd. Architects, dated August 13, 2021, and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.b.2 below, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning including registration of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. 2. Provide a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is consistent with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment for 250 University Avenue prepared by Goldsmith Borgal Ltd. Architects, dated August 13, 2021, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. c. That prior to final Site Plan approval for the proposal, for the property located at 250 University Avenue, the owner shall: 1. Provide final Site Plan drawings substantially in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.b.2 above to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 2. Provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the heritage property will be sensitively illuminated to enhance its heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of The Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 3. Submit a Signage Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 4. Provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject property, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. d. That prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 250 University Avenue, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, the owner shall: 1. Provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.b.2 above, including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 2. Provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan, Lighting Plan and Interpretation Plan. 3. Provide full documentation of the existing heritage property, including two (2) printed sets of archival quality 8" x 10" colour photographs with borders in a glossy or semi-gloss finish and one (1) digital set on a CD in tiff format and 600 dpi resolution keyed to a location map, elevations and measured drawings, and copies of all existing interior floor plans and original drawings as may be available, to the satisfaction of The Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. e. That prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 1.d.2 above, the owner shall: 1. Provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 2. Provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 2. City Council authorize the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of 250 University Avenue in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill in Council authorizing the entering into of a heritage easement agreement for the property at 250 University Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council approve the alterations to the heritage property at 250 University Avenue, in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the construction of a 47-storey mixed use building on the lands known municipally in 2021 as 250 University Avenue, with such alterations substantially in accordance with plans and drawings dated August 16, 2021, prepared by IBI Group Architects, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA), prepared by Goldsmith Borgal Ltd. Architects, dated August 13, 2021 and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with a Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and subject to the following additional conditions: a. That the related site-specific Zoning By-law Amendment permitting the proposed alterations has been enacted by City Council and has come into full force and effect in a form and with content acceptable to City Council, as determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. b. That prior to the introduction of the bills for such Zoning By-law Amendment by City Council, the owner shall: 1. Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 250 University Avenue in accordance with the plans and drawings dated August 16, 2021, prepared by IBI Group Architects, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by Goldsmith Borgal Ltd. Architects, dated August 13, 2021, and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.b.2, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning including registration of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. 2. Provide a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is consistent with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment for 250 University Avenue prepared by Goldsmith Borgal Ltd. Architects, dated August 13, 2021, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. c. That prior to final Site Plan approval for the proposal, for the property located at 250 University Avenue, the owner shall: 1. Provide final Site Plan drawings substantially in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.b.2 to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. Provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the heritage property will be sensitively illuminated to enhance its heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 3. Submit a Signage Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 4. Provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject property, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. d. That prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 250 University Avenue, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owner shall: 1. Provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.b.2, including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. Provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan, Lighting Plan and Interpretation Plan. 3. Provide full documentation of the existing heritage property, including two (2) printed sets of archival quality 8" x 10" colour photographs with borders in a glossy or semi-gloss finish and one (1) digital set on a CD in tiff format and 600 dpi resolution keyed to a location map, elevations and measured drawings, and copies of all existing interior floor plans and original drawings as may be available, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. e. That prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 1.d.2, the owner shall: 1. Provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. Provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. City Council authorize the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of 250 University Avenue in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill in Council authorizing the entering into of a heritage easement agreement for the property at 250 University Avenue.
TE31.16adopted
Alterations to a Designated Heritage Property - 330 University Avenue
This report recommends that City Council approve the alterations proposed for the heritage property located at 330 University Avenue (designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act). The proposal is for replacement of three matching "Canada Life" illuminated fascia signs on the north, west, and south elevations of the tower of the Canada Life Building at 330 University Avenue.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council approve alterations to the heritage property at 330 University Avenue in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the replacement of three "Canada Life" signs on the lands known municipally as 330 University Avenue, in accordance with the plans and drawings prepared by Pattison Sign Group, dated November 2, 2020 and October 29, 2020 and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, and subject to the following conditions: a. That prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 330 University Avenue, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, the owner shall: 1. Provide building permit drawings substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings prepared by Pattison Sign Group, dated November 2, 2020 and October 29, 2020 and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, including notes and specifications for the approved conservation and protective measures and a description of materials and finishes to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 2. Provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning to secure all conservation and repair work included in the specifications provided by Clifford Restoration, date-stamped received by Heritage Planning on December 22, 2021, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. b. That prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 1.a.2 above, the owner shall: 1. Provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the approved conservation work has been completed in accordance with the approved scope and specifications and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council approve alterations to the heritage property at 330 University Avenue in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the replacement of three "Canada Life" signs on the lands known municipally as 330 University Avenue, in accordance with the plans and drawings prepared by Pattison Sign Group, dated November 2, 2020 and October 29, 2020 and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and subject to the following conditions: a. That prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 330 University Avenue, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owner shall: 1. Provide building permit drawings substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings prepared by Pattison Sign Group, dated November 2, 2020 and October 29, 2020 and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, including notes and specifications for the approved conservation and protective measures and a description of materials and finishes to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. Provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning to secure all conservation and repair work included in the specifications provided by Clifford Restoration, date-stamped received by Heritage Planning on December 22, 2021, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. b. That prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 1.a.2, the owner shall: 1. Provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the approved conservation work has been completed in accordance with the approved scope and specifications and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.
TE31.17adopted
This report recommends that City Council approve the demolition of a "C" rated building within the South Rosedale Heritage Conservation District (SRHCD), and approve the design of a replacement house located at 12 Cluny Drive in accordance with Section 42(1) 2 and 42 (1) 4 of the Ontario Heritage Act. This property is designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act. The SRHCD Plan allows for the demolition of a "C" rated building provided that the replacement building design complies with the SRHCD Plan guidelines for new buildings and the applicable zoning by-laws. The proposed new three-storey house meets the general intent of the SRHCD Plan's guidelines and would not detract from nearby rated heritage buildings in the immediate context. The subject application also requires approval under the Planning Act (Minor Variance). The recommendations contained within this report relate solely to approvals required under the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council approve the demolition of the heritage building at 12 Cluny Drive, a "C" rated structure in the South Rosedale Heritage Conservation District, in accordance with Section 42 (1) 4 of the Ontario Heritage Act and the erection of a building in accordance with Section 42 (1) 2 of the Ontario Heritage Act subject to the following: a. City Council approve the replacement structure for 12 Cluny Drive as shown in the plans and elevations submitted by the applicant and prepared by Harari Pontarini Architects, dated May 14, 2021 and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, and that the replacement structure be constructed substantially in accordance with the submitted plans. b. Prior to the issuance of any heritage permit for the property at 12 Cluny Drive including a demolition permit, but excluding permits for interior work, repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing "C" rated building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, the applicant provide the following to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning: 1. Photo documentation of the existing structure at 12 Cluny Drive. c.. Final building permit drawings for the replacement structure and a landscape plan consistent with the plans and elevations submitted by the applicant and prepared by Harari Pontarini Architect, dated May 14, 2021 and the South Rosedale Heritage Conservation District (SRHCD) Plan.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council approve the demolition of the heritage building at 12 Cluny Drive, a "C" rated structure in the South Rosedale Heritage Conservation District, in accordance with Section 42 (1) 4 of the Ontario Heritage Act and the erection of a building in accordance with Section 42 (1) 2 of the Ontario Heritage Act subject to the following: a. City Council approve the replacement structure for 12 Cluny Drive as shown in the plans and elevations submitted by the applicant and prepared by Harari Pontarini Architects, dated May 14, 2021 and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, and that the replacement structure be constructed substantially in accordance with the submitted plans. b. That prior to the issuance of any heritage permit for the property at 12 Cluny Drive including a demolition permit, but excluding permits for interior work, repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing "C" rated building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the applicant provide the following to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning: 1. Photo documentation of the existing structure at 12 Cluny Drive. 2. Final building permit drawings for the replacement structure and a landscape plan consistent with the plans and elevations submitted by the applicant and prepared by Harari Pontarini Architect, dated May 14, 2021 and the SRHCD Plan.
TE31.18adopted
This report recommends that City Council refuse the application to construct a new structure at 294-298 Sherbourne Street (designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act as part of the Garden District Heritage Conservation District) in connection with the development of the subject properties. The development application would introduce a 10-storey building on the properties at 294-298 Sherbourne Street, featuring a 7-storey tower element atop a 3-storey podium base. The applicant has applied for permission under Section 42 (1) 2. of the Ontario Heritage Act to permit the proposal, in addition to applying for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments and Site Plan Approval. A Refusal report in response to the associated Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application has been prepared by Community Planning, to be heard by City Council concurrently with this report. In its current form, the proposed development conflicts with the policies and objectives of the Garden District Heritage Conservation District, the City's Official Plan Heritage Policies and the existing Provincial land-use planning policy framework as it pertains to the conservation of cultural heritage resources. Staff are of the opinion that it has not been demonstrated that the cultural heritage values and heritage attributes of the District and the adjacent protected heritage properties will be conserved through the proposed development.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council refuse the alterations to the heritage property at 294-298 Sherbourne Street, in accordance with Section 42 (1) 2. of the Ontario Heritage Act, as contained in plans and drawings prepared by Superkul dated May 3, 2021, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, and the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA), prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated September 13, 2021, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 2. Should the owner appeal City Council's decision to refuse the application for alterations to the heritage property at 294-298 Sherbourne Street under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and the necessary City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing in opposition to the appeal.
Staff recommendation as filed
That Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council refuse the alterations to the heritage property at 294-298 Sherbourne Street, in accordance with Section 42 (1) 2. of the Ontario Heritage Act, as contained in plans and drawings prepared by Superkul dated May 3, 2021, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, and the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA), prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated September 13, 2021, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. Should the owner appeal City Council's decision to refuse the application for alterations to the heritage property at 294-298 Sherbourne Street under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and the necessary City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing in opposition to the appeal.
TE31.19adopted
On April 27, 2021, an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application was submitted for a 10-storey mixed use building with 128 dwelling units at the properties known as 2 - 6 Howard Park Avenue. The application was deemed complete on May 19 2021. On November 5, 2021 the Applicant appealed the Application to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) due to Council not making a decision within the 120-day time frame for the Official Plan Amendment and within the 90-day time frame for the Zoning By-law Amendment as outlined 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, together with City Planning staff and other appropriate staff, to attend the Ontario Lands Tribunal hearing to oppose the Application for 2-6 Howard Park 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 appeals 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. Draft Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments are provided in a form and with content satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; 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; and c. the owner has submitted revised landscape plans that are in a form and with content satisfactory the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to take such necessary steps, as required, to implement the above recommendations.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor, together with City Planning staff and other appropriate staff, to attend the Ontario Lands Tribunal hearing to oppose the Application for 2-6 Howard Park 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 appeals 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. Draft Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments are provided in a form and with content satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; 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; and c. the owner has submitted revised landscape plans that are in a form and with content satisfactory the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to take such necessary steps, as required, to implement City Council's decision.
TE31.20adopted
471-479 Queen Street East - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Request for Direction Report
On November 19, 2020, a Zoning By-law Amendment application was submitted to permit a 15-storey (54.8 metres tall including mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building with ground floor retail uses and 143 residential dwelling units at 471-479 Queen Street East. The application was deemed complete on May 5, 2021. On November 5, 2021, the applicant appealed the application to the Ontario Land Tribunal (the "OLT") due to Council not making a decision within the time frame under the Planning Act. This report recommends that the City Solicitor with the appropriate City staff attend the OLT hearing to oppose the application in its current form and to continue discussions with the applicant to resolve outstanding issues.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the Zoning By-law Amendment appeal for the lands at 471-479 Queen Street East for the reasons set out in the report (January 31, 2022) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, and to continue discussions with the owner in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues. 2. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeal in whole or in part, City Council direct the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of any final order be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that: a. the draft Zoning By-law Amendments are in a form satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; b. the owner has addressed all outstanding issues raised by Engineering and Construction Services as they relate to the Zoning By-law Amendment application, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; c. the owner has entered into, and registered on title to the lands, an agreement with the City pursuant to section 37 of the Planning Act, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, securing community benefits and other matters in support of the development; and d. the owner withdraw its appeal of Official Plan Amendment 525, being the King-Parliament Secondary Plan, and the associated Zoning By-law 393-2021, as they relate to the subject lands. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement the above recommendations.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the Zoning By-law Amendment appeal for the lands at 471-479 Queen Street East for the reasons set out in the report (January 31, 2022) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, and to continue discussions with the owner in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues. 2. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeal in whole or in part, City Council direct the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of any final order be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that: a. the draft Zoning By-law Amendments are in a form satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; b. the owner has addressed all outstanding issues raised by Engineering and Construction Services as they relate to the Zoning By-law Amendment application, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; c. the owner has entered into, and registered on title to the lands, an agreement with the City pursuant to section 37 of the Planning Act, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, securing community benefits and other matters in support of the development; and d. the owner withdraw its appeal of Official Plan Amendment 525, being the King-Parliament Secondary Plan, and the associated Zoning By-law 393-2021, as they relate to the subject lands. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
TE31.21adopted
On July 2, 2021, Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application were submitted to permit a 10-storey residential building within a protected Neighbourhoods land use designation and within a designated Heritage Conservation District at 294-298 Sherbourne Street. The Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application were deemed complete on September 13, 2021. On January 14, 2022, the applicant appealed the applications to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) due to Council not making a decision within the 120-day time frame under the Planning Act. This report recommends that the City Solicitor with the appropriate City staff attend the OLT hearing to oppose the application in its current form and to continue discussions with the applicant to resolve outstanding issues.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment appeals for the lands at 294-298 Sherbourne Street and to continue discussions with the owner in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues. 2. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeals in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of any final Order(s) be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that: a. the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments are in a final form satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; b. The Ontario Land Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that the Functional Servicing Report, Stormwater Management Report, Hydrogeological Report and Groundwater Report has been completed to the satisfaction of the Executive Director Engineering and Construction Services; c. The owner has entered into the appropriate agreement(s) with the City for the design, construction and financial securities for any improvements to the municipal infrastructure, in connection with a Functional Servicing Report as accepted by the City's Executive Director Engineering and Construction Services should such Director determine that improvements to such infrastructure are required, to support the development, all to the satisfaction of the Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services; and 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement the above recommendations.
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 Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment appeals for the lands at 294-298 Sherbourne Street and to continue discussions with the owner in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues. 2. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeals in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of any final Order(s) be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that: a. the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments are in a final form satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; b. The Ontario Land Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that the Functional Servicing Report, Stormwater Management Report, Hydrogeological Report and Groundwater Report has been completed to the satisfaction of the Executive Director Engineering and Construction Services; c. The owner has entered into the appropriate agreement(s) with the City for the design, construction and financial securities for any improvements to the municipal infrastructure, in connection with a Functional Servicing Report as accepted by the City's Executive Director Engineering and Construction Services should such Director determine that improvements to such infrastructure are required, to support the development, all to the satisfaction of the Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services; and 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
TE31.22amended
Residential Demolition Application - 71 and 80 Innes Avenue
This staff report is regarding a matter for which the Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision. In accordance with city-wide residential demolition control under the Toronto Municipal Code Ch.363, under the authority of Section 33 of the Planning Act, the applications for the demolition of existing 2-storey detached residential buildings located at 71 and 80 Innes Avenue (Application Nos. 21 203296 DEM 00 DM & 21 203312 DEM 00 DM) are being referred to the Toronto and East York Community Council for consideration to refuse or grant the application, including conditions, if any, to be attached to the permit application because building permits have not been issued for replacement buildings.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Approved the applications to demolish the existing 2-storey residential buildings 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.
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 and decide to: 1. Refuse the applications to demolish the existing 2-storey residential buildings because there are no permits to replace the buildings on the sites at this time; or 2. Approve the applications to demolish the existing 2-storey residential buildings without any conditions; or 3. Approve the applications to demolish the existing 2-storey residential buildings 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.
TE31.23deferred
Residential Demolition Application - 101 Heath Street West
This staff report is regarding a matter for which the Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision. In accordance with city-wide residential demolition control under the Toronto Municipal Code Ch.363, under the authority of Section 33 of the Planning Act, the application for the demolition of an existing 2-storey single family dwelling at 101 Heath Street West (Application No. 21 180101 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. Deferred the matter and, unless the application made under section 33 of the Planning Act is withdrawn, direct the Director and Deputy Chief Building Official, Toronto Building, Toronto and East York District to report back to Toronto and East York Community Council on recommendations for the application after the City Solicitor has advised that the Ontario Land Tribunal has disposed of, and issued a final and binding decision on, the variance appeal made pursuant to section 45 of the Planning Act under Application A0266/21TEY.
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 and decide to: 1. Refuse the application to demolish the existing 2-storey single family dwelling because there is no permit to replace the building on the site at this time; or 2. Approve the application to demolish the existing 2-storey single family dwelling without any conditions; or 3. Approve the application to demolish the existing 2-storey single family 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.
TE31.24amended
Residential Demolition Application - 250 Church Street
This staff report is regarding a matter for which the Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision. In accordance with city-wide residential demolition control under the Toronto Municipal Code Ch.363, under the authority of Section 33 of the Planning Act, the application for the demolition of an existing 3-storey mixed use building at 250 Church Street (Application No. 21 227647 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 application to demolish the existing 3-storey mixed use building with the following conditions: a. That construction fences be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 7, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building; b. That all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition; c. That sod be laid on the site and that the site be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 629-10, paragraph B and 629- 11; and d. That any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director and Deputy Chief Building Official, Toronto Building, Toronto and East York District recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council give consideration to the demolition application and decide to: 1. Refuse the application to demolish the existing 3-storey mixed use building because there is no permit to replace the building on the site at this time; or 2. Approve the application to demolish the existing 3-storey mixed use building without any conditions; or 3. Approve the application to demolish the existing 3-storey mixed use building 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.
TE31.25withdrawn
Application to Remove a Private Tree - 144 High Park Avenue
This report requests that City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 144 High Park Avenue. The application indicates the reason for removal is due to concerns that the tree is susceptible to windthrow, too large, growing in an undesirable location, and showing signs of cytospora canker. The subject tree is a Colorado blue spruce (Picea pungens), measuring 39 cm in diameter. The Tree By-laws do not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable.
The Item was withdrawn from the agenda.
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 144 High Park Avenue.
TE31.26deferred
Front Yard Parking Appeal - 624 Davenport Road
This staff report is about a matter which Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services has assessed an appeal from the owner of 624 Davenport Road for front yard parking. Front yard parking at this location is not recommended because it does not meet the requirements of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 918. Specifically, Code Chapter 918 does not permit the licensing of a front yard parking pad where there is a negative poll result. Therefore, staff do not recommend granting the appeal for front yard parking at 624 Davenport Road.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Deferred consideration of the item until the April 21, 2022 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council not approve the request for front yard parking at 624 Davenport Road. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council require that to prevent unauthorized parking, the owner of 624 Davenport Road restore a section of the paved area to greenspace to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Transportation Services, as indicated in Attachment 3, attached to the report (January 31, 2022) from the Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council require the owner of 624 Davenport Road to pay for the removal of the unauthorized ramp and restoration of the full face curb.
TE31.27adopted
Changes to Business Improvement Area Boards of Management
Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority to appoint and remove directors from the boards of Businesses Improvement Areas (BIAs) that fall within its geographic boundaries. The purpose of this report is to make changes to the Baby Point Gates, Beach, Bloorcourt Village, Danforth Village, Little Portugal Toronto, Regal Heights Village, St. Clair Gardens, Trinity Bellwoods, and Yonge and St. Clair BIA Boards of Management. The majority of BIAs have recently held their Annual General Meetings and updated their list of active directors. This may account for the higher than average number board changes reflected in this report.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. 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: The Beach: Lise LeForge Carl Pratt Little Portugal Toronto: Carolina Ladeira Trinity Bellwoods: Halim Touidjine Yonge and St. Clair: Sam Samaha Michael Stinson 2. Removed the following directors from the Business Improvement Area Boards of Management set out below: Baby Point Gates: Danica Loncar The Beach: Diana Thomas Bloorcourt Village: Tamara Wise Danforth Village: Louis Dapergolas Trevor Taylor Regal Heights Village: Connor Pierce Nancy Seto St. Clair Gardens: Christine Yee Trinity Bellwoods: Cheryl Cornette Yonge and St. Clair: Jessica Myers
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: The Beach: Lise LeForge Carl Pratt Little Portugal Toronto: Carolina Ladeira Trinity Bellwoods: Halim Touidjine Yonge and St. Clair: Sam Samaha Michael Stinson 2. Remove the following directors from the Business Improvement Area Boards of Management set out below: Baby Point Gates: Danica Loncar The Beach: Diana Thomas Bloorcourt Village: Tamara Wise Danforth Village: Louis Dapergolas Trevor Taylor Regal Heights Village: Connor Pierce Nancy Seto St. Clair Gardens: Christine Yee Trinity Bellwoods: Cheryl Cornette Yonge and St. Clair: Jessica Myers
TE31.28adopted
Designation of Fire Routes and amendment to Chapter 880 - Fire Routes - 118 Merchants' Wharf
To obtain Toronto and East York Community Council approval for the amendment of the Fire Route By-law, to designate certain locations as fire routes within the meaning of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 880, as amended. Fire Services use designated fire routes as a key mechanism in regulating fire prevention, including the prevention of the spreading of fires and the delivery of fire protection services.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Designated that part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plan filed with the Acting Fire Chief and General Manager, Emergency Management, in respect of the municipal addresses set out below, as fire routes pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes - 118 Merchants' Wharf. 2. Authorized the Acting Fire Chief and General Manager, Emergency Management and the City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Fire Chief and General Manager - Emergency Management, recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council designate that part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plan filed with the Fire Chief, in respect of the municipal addresses set out below, as fire routes pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes - 118 Merchants' Wharf. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the Fire Chief and City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route.
TE31.29amended
Noise Exemption Permit Refusal Appeal - 55 Charles Street East
The matter before the Community Council is an appeal application for a noise exemption permit submitted by MOD Developments Inc., for general construction activity including the loading and unloading of material, operation of construction equipment, use of power tools and devices to perform construction, and operation of motor vehicles. The project, located at 55 Charles Street East, Toronto, also known as 55 Charles Bloor Yorkville Residences, is a 48-storey condominium. The noise exemption permit was requested to expedite the overall completion of construction activity and mitigate the long term exposure of construction noise to the neighbouring community. The noise permit is specifically requested to remove the restriction of bylaw § 591-2.3.(1), which restricts noise between 7am and 9am on Saturdays only. 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 application for the noise exemption permit application submitted by MOD Developments Inc. for construction noise related to the development located at 55 Charles Street East.
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 MOD Developments Inc. for construction noise related to the development located at 55 Charles Street East, Toronto 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.
TE31.30adopted
3239-3251 Dundas Street West - Zoning By-law Amendment Application- Preliminary Report
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application located at 3239-3251 Dundas Street West. The proposal consists of an eight-storey mixed-use building with 88 dwellings units and 219 square metres of commercial space at grade. One level of underground parking with a total of 71 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 virtual community consultation meeting for the application located at 3239-3251 Dundas Street West 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 virtual community consultation meeting for the application located at 3239-3251 Dundas Street West 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.
TE31.31amended
39-47 Camden Street Zoning Amendment Application - Preliminary Report
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment application for a 16-storey mixed-use building with commercial uses on the ground floor and 154 dwelling units above. The application has been circulated to all appropriate City divisions and public agencies for comment. In consultation with the Ward Councillor, City Planning staff have scheduled a Community Consultation Meeting for the application on February 22, 2022.
The Toronto and East York Community Council directed: 1. Further to the community consultation meeting for lands pertaining to 39-47 Camden Street to be held on February 22nd, 2022, the Toronto and East York Community Council approve the arrangement made between City staff and the applicant for the notice provided for the community consultation meeting, to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners as 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. The City Planning Division recommends that this report be received for information.
TE31.32amended
18 Portland Street and 1-9 Niagara Street - Zoning Amendment Application - Preliminary Report
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment application for a 23-storey mixed-use building with commercial uses on the first 3 floors and 182 dwelling units above. The application has been circulated to all appropriate City divisions and public agencies for comment. In consultation with the Ward Councillor, City Planning staff have scheduled a Community Consultation Meeting for the application on February 15, 2022.
The Toronto and East York Community Council directed: 1. Further to the community consultation meeting for lands pertaining to 18 Portland and 1-9 Niagara Street held on February 15th, 2022, the Toronto and East York Community Council approve the arrangement made between City staff and the applicant for the notice provided for the community consultation meeting, to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners as 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. The City Planning Division recommends that this report be received for information.
TE31.33adopted
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendment application located at 595 Bay Street and 306 Yonge Street. The Application proposes to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit the demolition of a portion of the existing retail and office building (Atrium on Bay) fronting on Yonge Street and Edward Street to construct a 34-storey mixed-use building. The proposal includes a total of 317 rental residential dwelling units and incorporates retail space at the ground floor, second floor and basement levels. 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 application located at 595 Bay Street and 306 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. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 595 Bay Street and 306 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.
TE31.34adopted
320, 328 and 332 Bloor Street West - 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 to permit a 37-storey mixed use building with an 8-storey base building, containing 366 dwelling units and 628 square metres of retail. 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. Staff schedule a Community Consultation Meeting for the application located at 320, 328 and 332 Bloor Street West, together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the Community Consultation Meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Planning staff schedule a Community Consultation Meeting for the application located at 320, 328 and 332 Bloor Street West, together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the Community Consultation Meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
TE31.35adopted
69 Yorkville Avenue - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning Amendment Application - Preliminary Report
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment application for a 29-storey mixed-use building, containing 143 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. Staff do not support this proposal as currently submitted. Substantial revisions are required to meet the policies of the Downtown Plan and SASP 211.
The Toronto and East York Community Council directed: 1. Staff schedule a Community Consultation Meeting for the application located at 69 Yorkville 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. City Planning staff schedule a Community Consultation Meeting for the application located at 69 Yorkville 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.
TE31.36adopted
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment and Rental Housing Demolition applications submitted for the lands at 45 and 57-93 Balliol Street. The proposal is to demolish 19 two-storey rental townhouses at 57-93 Balliol Street and construct a 39-storey residential building with 507 dwelling units, including 19 rental replacement units and a new 435 square metre public park. Staff are currently reviewing the applications, which have been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. City Planning staff will proceed to schedule a Community Consultation Meeting for the applications, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
The Toronto and East York Community Council directed: 1. Staff schedule a Community Consultation Meeting for the development application located at 45, 57-93 Balliol 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 45, 57-93 Balliol 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.
TE31.37adopted
289 - 299 Balliol Street - Zoning Amendment Application - Preliminary Report
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment application for a 28-storey residential building, containing 260 dwelling units. The existing site is too small to accommodate the proposed tower and achieve the objectives of the Secondary Plan. Staff do not support this proposal as currently submitted. To advance the application, appropriate tower setbacks and separation distances will need to be achieved or secured, or a mid-rise building typology will need to be explored. 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. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 289 - 299 Balliol 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 289 - 299 Balliol 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.
TE31.38adopted
569-573 Christie 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 the development of twelve 3-storey back-to-back townhouse units at 569-573 Christie Street. 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. Staff schedule a Community Consultation Meeting for the application for 569-573 Christie 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 schedules a Community Consultation Meeting for the application for 569-573 Christie 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.
TE31.39adopted
50-64 Merton Street - Zoning Amendment Application - Preliminary Report
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application located at 50-64 Merton Street for a 39-storey mixed use building with office uses on the first and second floor and residential uses above. 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 50-64 Merton 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 50-64 Merton 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.
TE31.40adopted
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment application for a 24-storey residential building, containing 170 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. Staff do not support this proposal as currently submitted. Substantial revisions are required. The existing site is too small for the proposed tower because it cannot provide adequate side and rear setbacks as per the Tall Building Guidelines. To advance the application, appropriate tower setbacks and separation distances will need to be achieved or secured.
The Toronto and East York Community Council directed: 1. Staff schedule a Community Consultation Meeting for the application located at 5-15 Raglan Avenue, together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the Community Consultation Meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Planning staff schedule a Community Consultation Meeting for the application located at 5-15 Raglan Avenue, together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the Community Consultation Meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
TE31.41adopted
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment and Rental Housing Demolition applications to demolish 8 rental dwelling units and allow for the construction of a 15-storey (55 metre excluding mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building containing 67 dwelling units (including 8 rental replacement units) and 201 square metres of grade-related retail space. 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 with the Ward Councillor.
The Toronto and East York Community Council directed: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 1196-1210 Yonge Street and 2-8 Birch 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 1196-1210 Yonge Street and 2-8 Birch 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.
TE31.42amended
102 Berkeley Street - Zoning Amendment Application - Preliminary Report
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application located at 102 Berkeley Street for a 20-storey mixed-use building with 357 square metres of retail space on the ground floor and 181 dwelling units above. 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. At this stage in the review, 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 102 Berkeley 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 including the local residents association, Business Improvement Area, other stakeholders and the Ward Councillor as part of the Development Application review process prior to the following: a. any final approval or decision of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment; b. any issuance of Final Site Plan Approval pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act; and c. any acceptance or approval of the construction and traffic management plan, landscape and public realm plans, building materials, lighting and any other issues identified by the working group.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 102 Berkeley 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.
TE31.43amended
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application located at 296-300 King Street East and 56-60 Berkeley Street. The application proposes a 34-storey (115.9 metres, including mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building with ground floor retail uses and 364 residential dwelling units. The application has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. City Planning staff will proceed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application, 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 296-300 King Street East and 56-60 Berkeley 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 including the local residents association, Business Improvement Area, other stakeholders and the Ward Councillor as part of the Development Application review process prior to the following: a. any final approval or decision of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment; b. any issuance of Final Site Plan Approval pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act; and c. any acceptance or approval of the construction and traffic management plan, landscape and public realm plans, building materials, lighting and any other issues identified by the working group.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 296-300 King Street East and 56-60 Berkeley 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.
TE31.44amended
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application located at 130-134 Parliament Street and 529 Richmond Street East. The application proposes a 44-storey (145.8 metres, including mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building with ground floor retail uses and 327 residential dwelling units. The application has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. City Planning staff will proceed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application, 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 130-134 Parliament Street and 529 Richmond Street East, 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 including the local residents association, Business Improvement Area, other stakeholders and the Ward Councillor as part of the Development Application review process prior to the following: a. any final approval or decision of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment; b. any issuance of Final Site Plan Approval pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act; and c. any acceptance or approval of the construction and traffic management plan, landscape and public realm plans, building materials, lighting and any other issues identified by the working group.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 130-134 Parliament Street and 529 Richmond Street East 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.
TE31.45amended
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application located at 225-229 Queen Street East and 120-134 Sherbourne Street. The application proposes a 31-storey (103.25 metres, including mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building with ground floor retail uses and 340 residential dwelling units. The application has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. City Planning staff will proceed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application, 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 225-229 Queen Street East and 120-134 Sherbourne 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 including the local residents association, Business Improvement Area, other stakeholders and the Ward Councillor as part of the Development Application review process prior to the following: a. any final approval or decision of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment; b. any issuance of Final Site Plan Approval pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act; and c. any acceptance or approval of the construction and traffic management plan, landscape and public realm plans, building materials, lighting and any other issues identified by the working group.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 225-229 Queen Street East and 120-134 Sherbourne 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.
TE31.46amended
410 Sherbourne 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 located at 410 Sherbourne Street. The Application proposes to amend the Zoning By-law to permit the redevelopment of the site with a 39-storey mixed-use building. The proposal includes a total of 456 dwelling units, and 281 square metres of retail 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 410 Sherbourne 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, Economic Development, and any other necessary City officials, to create a working group including the Owners/Operators of The Phoenix Concert Hall, Stakeholders in the Performance Venue Sector of Toronto, Upper Jarvis Neighbourhood Association, Winchester Park Neighbourhood Association, local 2SLGBTQ+ community stakeholders, the City of Toronto's Music Office and the Ward Councillor as part of the Development Application review process to preserve culturally significant live entertainment and community space prior to the following: 1. any final approval or decision of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment; 2. any issuance of Final Site Plan Approval pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act; and 3. any acceptance or approval of the construction and traffic management plan, landscape and public realm plans, building materials, lighting and any other issues identified by the working group.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 410 Sherbourne 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.
TE31.47amended
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendment and Rental Housing Demolition applications for 64-66 Wellesley Street East and 552-570 Church Street. The applications propose to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law and demolish 65 rental dwelling units to permit the redevelopment of the site with 7- and 28-storey mixed-use buildings. The proposal includes a total of 369 dwelling units, of which 76 are rental units (65 rental replacement), and 884 square metres of retail space. Portions of the façade of the existing apartment building at 64 Wellesley Street East are proposed to be retained in situ or reconstructed. 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 64-66 Wellesley Street East and 552-570 Church 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. Direct the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District and the applicant, in consultation with City Planning, Economic Development, and any other necessary City officials, to create a working group including the Church Wellesley Neighbourhood Association, Church-Wellesley Village Business Improvement Area, other local 2SLGBTQ+ community stakeholders and the Ward Councillor as part of the Development Application review process to preserve culturally significant commercial and community space prior to the following: a. any final approval or decision of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment; b. any issuance of Final Site Plan Approval pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act; and c. any acceptance or approval of the construction and traffic management plan, landscape and public realm plans, building materials, lighting and any other issues identified by the working group.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 64-66 Wellesley Street East and 552-570 Church 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.
TE31.48amended
49-51 Yonge Street - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Preliminary Report
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application located at 49-51 Yonge Street. The application proposes a 60-storey (221.36 metres, including mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building with office uses on floors 2 to 5 and 258 residential dwelling units. The application has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. City Planning staff will proceed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application, 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 49-51 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.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 49-51 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.
TE31.49amended
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendment application for the site located at 619-637 Yonge Street and 1-9 Isabella Street. The application proposes to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit the redevelopment of the site with a 57-storey mixed-use building. The proposal includes a total of 606 dwelling units, and 3,133 square metres of retail 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 619-637 Yonge Street and 1-9 Isabella 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, Economic Development, and any other necessary City officials, to create a working group including the Church Wellesley Neighbourhood Association, Bay Cloverhill Community Association, Church-Wellesley Village Business Improvement Area, other local 2SLGBTQ+ community stakeholders and the Ward Councillor as part of the Development Application review process to preserve culturally significant commercial and community space prior to the following: 1. any final approval or decision of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment; 2. any issuance of Final Site Plan Approval pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act; and 3. any acceptance or approval of the construction and traffic management plan, landscape and public realm plans, building materials, lighting and any other issues identified by the working group.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application for the site located at 619-637 Yonge Street and 1-9 Isabella 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.
TE31.50adopted
Liberty Village Public Realm and Community Services and Facilities Study - Update Report
This report provides an update on the Liberty Village Public Realm and Community Services and Facilities Study including preliminary findings, community consultation feedback to date and short term implementation opportunities for public realm improvements.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Received the report (January 31, 2022) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council receive this report for information.
TE31.51adopted
Construction Staging Area Time Extension and Traffic Amendments - 524 Oakwood Avenue
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. The Dalton Company Ltd. is renovating the existing community arts centre (Nia Centre for the Arts Incorporated) at 524 Oakwood Avenue. A portion of the north-south public laneway at the north end of the site is currently closed to accommodate construction staging operations for the renovations. Toronto and East York Community Council, at its meeting on December 2, 2020, authorized the subject construction staging area from January 4, 2021 to August 31, 2021. Transportation Services is requesting authorization to extend the duration of the construction staging area on the public laneway for an additional five months, from February 17, 2022 to July 31, 2022, to allow for the construction of the development to be completed. It should be noted that during the lapse in approval period, the site has been operating under a monthly Street Occupation Permit. The developer has requested an extension of the duration of the construction staging area on the public laneway, as the site has experienced a number of construction delays. Additionally, authorization is requested to temporarily convert a section of Amherst Avenue from one-way eastbound traffic operations to two-way traffic operations. This will allow property owners impacted by the subject laneway closure to access the east-west portion of the public laneway.
The Toronto and East York Community Councilt: 1. Authorized the continuation of the closure of a portion of the public laneway, between Eleanor Avenue and a point 31.5 metres south, from February 17, 2022 to July 31, 2022. 2. Authorized the implementation of two-way traffic operations on Amherst Avenue, between Oakwood Avenue and the lane first west of Oakwood Avenue, from February 17, 2022 to July 31, 2022. 3. Prohibited stopping at all times on the north side of Amherst Avenue, between Oakwood Avenue and the lane first west of Oakwood Avenue. 4. Directed the applicant to continue ensuring 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 continue 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 continue providing a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 7. Directed the applicant to continue providing a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 8. Directed the applicant to continue posting a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 9. Directed that the public laneway and Amherst Avenue be returned to 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 continuation of the closure of a portion of the public laneway, between Eleanor Avenue and a point 31.5 metres south, from February 17, 2022 to July 31, 2022. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the implementation of two-way traffic operations on Amherst Avenue, between Oakwood Avenue and the lane first west of Oakwood Avenue, from February 17, 2022 to July 31, 2022. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the north side of Amherst Avenue, between Oakwood Avenue and the lane first west of Oakwood Avenue. 4. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue ensuring 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 continue 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 continue providing a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 7. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue providing a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 8. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue posting a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 9. Toronto and East York Community Council direct that the public laneway and Amherst Avenue be returned to pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.
TE31.52amended
Construction Staging Area - Time Extension - 387- 403 Bloor Street East
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Bloor Street East, City Council approval of this report is required. SkyGrid Construction Incorporated is constructing a 54-storey residential building and a 10-storey hotel at 387-403 Bloor Street East. The development site will have frontage on both Bloor Street East and Selby Street. The site is located on the south side of Bloor Street East, one property east of Sherbourne Street. The sidewalk and a portion of the eastbound curb lane on the south side of Bloor Street East fronting the site are currently closed to accommodate construction staging operations for the development. City Council, at its meeting on February 26, 2019, approved the subject construction staging area on Bloor Street East, from March 5, 2019 to March 5, 2020. At the time, the developer indicated they would require the staging area for a total of 34 months. At its meetings on June 29 and 30, 2020, and May 5 and 6, 2021, City Council subsequently approved extending the duration of the construction staging area until March 8, 2021 and January 31, 2022 respectively. The developer has requested an additional extension of the duration of the construction staging area on Bloor Street East in order to complete the construction of the development. Based on the information provided by the developer, the site has experienced a number of construction delays due to labour shortages and availability of materials due to COVID-19. Transportation Services is requesting authorization to extend the duration of the construction staging area on Bloor Street East until March 31, 2023 in order to complete the construction of the development.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the continuation of the closure of the south sidewalk and a 2.8 metre wide portion of the eastbound curb lane on Bloor Street East, between a point 26 metres west of Sherbourne Street and a point 41 metres further west and provision of a temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the eastbound curb lane, from March 10, 2022 to March 31, 2023. 2. City Council direct the applicant to continue posting a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 3. City Council direct the applicant to continue providing and installing public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 4. City Council direct the applicant to continue sweeping the construction site daily and nightly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 5. City Council direct the applicant to pressure wash the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 6. City Council direct the applicant to continue ensuring that the existing sidewalks and/or the pedestrian walkways have proper lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 7. City Council direct the applicant to continue consulting and communicating all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications. 8. City Council direct the applicant to continue installing appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrian, cyclist and motorist safety is considered at all times. 9. City Council direct that Bloor Street East be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete. 10. City Council direct the applicant to procure, install, and maintain shipping container(s) to be used as a fully covered, protected, unobstructed, and wheelchair accessible pedestrian walkway concurrent to, or within a grace period acceptable to the Acting Director of Traffic Management, Transportation Services not exceeding three months, any permits being issued and for the entire duration of the construction staging area permit, at their sole cost. 11. City Council direct the applicant to continue to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 12. City Council direct the applicant to mitigate light pollution by installing a shield/barrier on any lighting standards in close proximity to adjacent residential properties, such as cranes. 13. City Council direct the applicant, in consultation with Transportation Services, to maintain any bike lanes, and install appropriate signage to inform drivers and cyclists of any changes to the cycling lanes. 14. City Council direct the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services and the applicant to establish a construction management working group that meets monthly and invites local stakeholders including Municipal Licensing and Standards, Toronto Buildings, adjacent neighbours, and local resident groups. 15. City Council direct the applicant to email monthly construction progress reports to the local Councillor, local residents' association, and Business Improvement Area Board of Management.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the continuation of the closure of the south sidewalk and a 2.8 metre wide portion of the eastbound curb lane on Bloor Street East, between a point 26 metres west of Sherbourne Street and a point 41 metres further west and provision of a temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the eastbound curb lane, from March 10, 2022 to March 31, 2023. 2. City Council direct the applicant to continue posting a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 3. City Council direct the applicant to continue providing and installing public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 4. City Council direct the applicant to continue sweeping the construction site daily and nightly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 5. City Council direct the applicant to pressure wash the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 6. City Council direct the applicant to continue ensuring that the existing sidewalks and/or the pedestrian walkways have proper lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 7. City Council direct the applicant to continue consulting and communicating all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications. 8. City Council direct the applicant to continue installing appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrian, cyclist and motorist safety is considered at all times. 9. City Council direct that Bloor Street East be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.
TE31.53amended
Construction Staging Area Time Extension - 191-201 Church Street (Dalhousie Street)
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Church Street Limited Partnership is constructing a 39-storey mixed-use development at 191-201 Church Street. The site is located on the east side of Church Street, between Shuter Street and Dundas Street. A portion of the southbound curb lane and west sidewalk on Dalhousie Street is currently closed to accommodate construction staging operations for the development. Toronto and East York Community Council, at its meeting on February 24, 2021, approved the subject construction staging area on Dalhousie Street from March 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022. At the time, the developer indicated they would require the staging area for a total of 45 months, from March 1, 2021 to November 30, 2024. As the previous permit was only approved for a 13-month period, the developer has requested an extension of the duration of the construction staging area on Dalhousie Street in order to complete the construction of the development. Transportation Services is requesting authorization to extend the duration of the construction staging area on Dalhousie Street for an additional 26 months, from April 1, 2022 to May 31, 2024, to allow for the construction of the development to be completed.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the continuation of the closure of the west sidewalk and a 2.8 metre wide portion of the southbound lane on Dalhousie Street, between a point 52 metres north of Shuter Street and a point 46 metres further north, from April 1, 2022 to May 31, 2023. 2. Directed the applicant to continue posting a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 3. Directed the applicant to continue providing and installing public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 4. Directed the applicant to continue sweeping the construction site daily and nightly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 5. Directed the applicant to pressure wash the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 6. Directed the applicant to continue ensuring that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkway have proper lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 7. Directed the applicant to continue consulting and communicating all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications. 8. Directed the applicant to continue installing appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 9. Directed the applicant to continue to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 10. Directed the applicant to continue to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 11. Directed that Dalhousie Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete. 12. Directed the applicant to continue to establish a construction management working group that meets monthly and invite local stakeholders including Transportation Services, Municipal Licensing and Standards, Toronto Buildings, adjacent Neighbours, and local resident groups. 13. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to construct and maintain a fully covered, protected, unobstructed, and wheelchair accessible pedestrian walkway for the entire duration of the construction staging area permit, at their sole cost. 14. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to create a publicly accessible website with regular construction updates and post the website address on the construction site hoarding, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 15. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to mitigate light pollution by installing a shield/barrier on any lighting standards in close proximity to adjacent residential properties, such as cranes. 16. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to email monthly construction progress reports to the local Councillor, local residents' association, and Business Improvement Area Board of Management.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the continuation of the closure of the west sidewalk and a 2.8 metre wide portion of the southbound lane on Dalhousie Street, between a point 52 metres north of Shuter Street and a point 46 metres further north, from April 1, 2022 to May 31, 2024. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue posting a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue providing and installing public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 4. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue sweeping the construction site daily and nightly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 5. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to pressure wash the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 6. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue ensuring that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkway have proper lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 7. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue consulting and communicating all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications. 8. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue installing appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 9. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 10. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 11. Toronto and East York Community Council direct that Dalhousie Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete. 12. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue to establish a construction management working group that meets monthly and invite local stakeholders including Transportation Services, Municipal Licensing and Standards, Toronto Buildings, adjacent Neighbours, and local resident groups.
TE31.54amended
Construction Staging Area - 244-260 Church Street
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Dundas Street East, City Council approval of this report is required. 250 Church Limited Partnership is constructing a 52-storey mixed-use residential condominium building with 681 residential units and two retail units on the ground floor at 244-260 Church Street. The site is located at the south-west corner of Church Street and Dundas Street East. Transportation Services is requesting approval to close a section of the first north-south public laneway west of Church Street, south of Dundas Street East, for a period of 41 months from March 1, 2022 to July 31, 2025, to accommodate a construction staging area. During the same time period, Transportation Services is also requesting approval to close a 1.0 metre wide portion of the City right-of-way abutting the development site along Dundas Street East and a 0.6 metre wide portion of the right-of-way abutting the development site along Church Street.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the closure of the first north-south public laneway west of Church Street, between a point 11.4 metres south of Dundas Street East and a point 37 metres further south, from March 1, 2022 to July 31, 2023. 2. City Council authorize the closure of a 1.0 metre wide portion of the right-of-way abutting the development site on Dundas Street East, between Church Street and a point 26.8 metres further west, from March 1, 2022 to July 31, 2023. 3. City Council authorize the closure of a 0.6 metre wide portion of the right-of-way abutting the development site on Church Street, between Dundas Street East and a point 38 metres further south, from March 1, 2022 to July 31, 2023. 4. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of Dundas Street East, between the first laneway west of Church Street and Bond Street. 5. City Council rescind the existing stopping prohibition in effect from 7:30-9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the south side of Dundas Street East, between the first laneway west of Church Street and Bond Street. 6. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the south side of Dundas Street East, between the first laneway west of Church Street and Bond Street. 7. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of Dundas Street East, between Church Street and Bond Street. 8. City Council rescind the existing stopping prohibition in effect from 7:30-9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the north side of Dundas Street East, between Church Street and Bond Street. 9. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the north side of Dundas Street East, between the first laneway west of Church Street and Bond Street. 10. City Council direct the applicant to pressure wash the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 11. 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. 12. 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. 13. City Council direct the applicant to install appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrian, cyclist and motorist safety is considered at all times. 14. 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. 15. 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. 16. City Council direct the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 17. 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. 18. 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. 19. City Council direct that Dundas Street East, Church Street, and the first north-south public laneway south of Dundas Street East and west of Church Street be returned to their pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete. 20. City Council direct the applicant to construct and maintain a fully covered, protected, unobstructed, and wheelchair accessible pedestrian walkway for the entire duration of the construction staging area permit, at their sole cost. 21. City Council direct the applicant to create a publicly accessible website with regular construction updates and post the website address on the construction site hoarding, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 22. City Council direct the applicant to mitigate light pollution by installing a shield/barrier on any lighting standards in close proximity to adjacent residential properties, such as cranes. 23. City Council direct the applicant to sweep the construction site daily and nightly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 24. City Council direct the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services and the applicant to establish a construction management working group that meets monthly and invites local stakeholders including Municipal Licensing & Standards, Toronto Buildings, adjacent neighbours, and local resident groups. 25. City Council direct the applicant to email monthly construction progress reports to the local Councillor, local residents' association, and Business Improvement Area Board of Management.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the closure of the first north-south public laneway west of Church Street, between a point 11.4 metres south of Dundas Street East and a point 37 metres further south, from March 1, 2022 to July 31, 2025. 2. City Council authorize the closure of a 1.0 metre wide portion of the right-of-way abutting the development site on Dundas Street East, between Church Street and a point 26.8 metres further west, from March 1, 2022 to July 31, 2025. 3. City Council authorize the closure of a 0.6 metre wide portion of the right-of-way abutting the development site on Church Street, between Dundas Street East and a point 38 metres further south, from March 1, 2022 to July 31, 2025. 4. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of Dundas Street East, between the first laneway west of Church Street and Bond Street. 5. City Council rescind the existing stopping prohibition in effect from 7:30-9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the south side of Dundas Street East, between the first laneway west of Church Street and Bond Street. 6. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the south side of Dundas Street East, between the first laneway west of Church Street and Bond Street. 7. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of Dundas Street East, between Church Street and Bond Street. 8. City Council rescind the existing stopping prohibition in effect from 7:30-9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the north side of Dundas Street East, between Church Street and Bond Street. 9. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the north side of Dundas Street East, between the first laneway west of Church Street and Bond Street. 10. City Council direct the applicant to pressure wash the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 11. 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. 12. 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. 13. City Council direct the applicant to install appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrian, cyclist and motorist safety is considered at all times. 14. 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. 15. 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. 16. City Council direct the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 17. 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. 18. 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. 19. City Council direct that Dundas Street East, Church Street, and the first north-south public laneway south of Dundas Street East and west of Church Street be returned to their pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.
TE31.55amended
Construction Staging Area - Time Extension - 485 Logan Avenue
Logan Avenue between Gerrard Street East and First Avenue has bike lanes on both sides of the street. Since the developer requires an extension of the construction staging area, including an extension of the closure of the bike lanes abutting the site, this matter requires final approval by City Council. 485 Logan Developments Inc. has taken over (from DC&F Corporation) the construction of a four-storey residential building at 485 Logan Avenue. The site is located on the east side of Logan Avenue, between Gerrard Street East and First Avenue. City Council, at its meeting on July 28 and 29, 2020, approved the subject construction staging area on Logan Avenue, from July 17, 2020 to April 30, 2021. Subsequently, on July 14, 15 and 16, 2021, City Council approved an extension of the duration of the closure until August 31, 2021. The developer is now requesting an extension of the duration of the construction staging area on Logan Avenue in order to complete the portion of the construction that cannot be accommodated on site. Based on information provided by the developer, the site has experienced a number of construction delays due to COVID-19, availability of materials, design issues, and a change of builder. Transportation Services is requesting authorization to extend the duration of the construction staging area on Logan Avenue for an additional six months, from March 10, 2022 to August 31, 2022, in order to complete the construction of the development.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council approve the continuation of closure of the east sidewalk, a seven metre wide portion of the northbound curb lane and adjacent lane on Logan Avenue, and provision of a temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the northbound lane, between a point 22 metres south of Gerrard Street East and a point 61.3 metres south of Gerrard Street East, from March 10, 2022 to August 31, 2022, subject to the applicant complying with the conditions placed on the permit by City Council. 2. City Council direct the applicant to pressure wash or undertake snow and ice clearing around the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed and to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 3. City Council direct the applicant to continue 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. 4. City Council direct the applicant to provide a new written notice to the neighbourhood and the Construction Liaison Officer (CLC) including cell phone contact information for the site supervisor, an update on the timelines, and parking, road occupancy and traffic impacts. 5. City Council direct the applicant to continue to install appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 6. City Council direct the applicant to continue to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 7. City Council direct the applicant to continue to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 8. City Council direct the applicant to continue to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 9. City Council direct the applicant to continue to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 10. City Council direct the applicant to continue to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 11. City Council direct that Logan Avenue be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete. 12. City Council direct the applicant to ensure that contractors are parking in legal parking spaces around the site and are not obstructing sidewalks or roadways. 13. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to report to the local Councillor's office if the conditions are not being met and authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services, to revoke the permit if the conditions approved by City Council are not met.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council approve the continuation of closure of the east sidewalk, a seven metre wide portion of the northbound curb lane and adjacent lane on Logan Avenue, and provision of a temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the northbound lane, between a point 22 metres south of Gerrard Street East and a point 61.3 metres south of Gerrard Street East, from March 10, 2022 to August 31, 2022. 2. City Council direct the applicant to pressure wash the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 3. City Council direct the applicant to continue 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. 4. City Council direct the applicant to continue 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. 5. City Council direct the applicant to continue to install appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 6. City Council direct the applicant to continue to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 7. City Council direct the applicant to continue to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 8. City Council direct the applicant to continue to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 9. City Council direct the applicant to continue to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 10. City Council direct the applicant to continue to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 11. City Council direct that Logan Avenue be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.
TE31.56adopted
Accessible Parking Space - Cosburn Avenue (Non-Delegated)
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Cosburn Avenue, City Council approval of this report is required. Transportation Services is requesting approval for the installation of an on-street accessible parking space on the north side of Cosburn Avenue.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council designate an on-street accessible parking space on the north side of Cosburn Avenue, between a point 51 metres west of Cedarvale Avenue and a point 5.5 metres further west.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council designate an on-street accessible parking space on the north side of Cosburn Avenue, between a point 51 metres west of Cedarvale Avenue and a point 5.5 metres further west.
TE31.57adopted
Accessible Parking Spaces - February 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 (January 31, 2022) 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 (January 31, 2022) entitled "Accessible Parking Spaces-February 2022 (Delegated), from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
TE31.58adopted
Geary Avenue Mobility and Public Realm Strategy Update
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended such that it varies with City Policy or by-laws. The Geary Works Planning Study, a comprehensive study and community vision for Geary Avenue, included a Mobility and Public Realm Strategy and provided ten (10) strategic directions for the right-of-way and streetscape on Geary Avenue. This report contains a status update on all ten strategic directions. This report also recommends the authorization of all-way compulsory stop controls at the intersections of: Salem Avenue North and Geary Avenue, Westmoreland Avenue North and Geary Avenue, Delaware Avenue North and Geary Avenue, and Somerset Avenue and Geary Avenue to take effect at the time of opening the new Geary Avenue Park segment of the Green Line. Warrant criteria were not met based on current traffic conditions. Future conditions anticipated to result from the construction of the new park include changing traffic patterns and increased presence of vulnerable road users accessing the park at these intersections. Transportation Services recommends these stop controls be introduced at that time to promote driver awareness of increased pedestrian and cyclist traffic associated with the new park, and to achieve efficiencies in the design and delivery of the new road signage as an integrated part of the park construction project.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized an all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of Geary Avenue and Salem Avenue North to take effect following the completion of construction of the Geary Avenue extension of the Green Line 2. Authorized an all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of Geary Avenue and Westmoreland Avenue North to take effect following the completion of construction of the Geary Avenue extension of the Green Line. 3. Authorized an all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of Geary Avenue and Delaware Avenue North to take effect following the completion of construction of the Geary Avenue extension of the Green Line. 4. Authorized an all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of Geary Avenue and Somerset Avenue to take effect following the completion of construction of the Geary Avenue extension of the Green Line.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Planning and Capital Program, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize an all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of Geary Avenue and Salem Avenue North to take effect following the completion of construction of the Geary Avenue extension of the Green Line 2. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize an all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of Geary Avenue and Westmoreland Avenue North to take effect following the completion of construction of the Geary Avenue extension of the Green Line 3. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize an all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of Geary Avenue and Delaware Avenue North to take effect following the completion of construction of the Geary Avenue extension of the Green Line 4. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize an all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of Geary Avenue and Somerset Avenue to take effect following the completion of construction of the Geary Avenue extension of the Green Line
TE31.59adopted
Car-Share Vehicle Parking Areas - Various Locations
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 authorization to rescind car-share vehicle parking areas (CVPAs) at various locations in the Toronto and East York Community Council area.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the amendments to parking regulations set out in Attachment 2, attached to the report (January 31, 2022) 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 amendments to parking regulations set out in Attachment 2, attached to the report entitled "Car-Share Vehicle Parking Areas - Various Locations", dated January 31, 2022 from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
TE31.60adopted
Pay-and-Display Parking - Lansdowne Avenue
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Lansdowne Avenue, City Council approval of this report is required. Transportation Services is requesting approval for the installation of on-street paid parking on Lansdowne Avenue, north of Bloor Street West. This request resulted from a review following the installation of cycle tracks last year on Bloor Street West, between Shaw Street and Runnymede Road. The cycle track installation reduced the supply of on-street parking and loading in the area. Transportation Services and Toronto Parking Authority (TPA) staff have reviewed streets intersecting Bloor Street West to convert locations with daytime time limit parking, overnight permit parking and no parking to paid, on-street parking. The review considered parking areas of high demand that are functionally safe, appropriate, and economically viable and included consultation with the local Business Improvement Areas (BIAs). The addition of new on-street paid parking will help serve local business parking demands and encourage regular turnover throughout the day to maximize parking available to patrons.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the parking regulation amendments to establish new on-street paid parking locations, as set out in Attachment 1 to the report (January 31, 2022) from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the parking regulation amendments to establish new on-street paid parking locations, as set out in Attachment 1, attached to the report entitled "Pay-and-Display Parking - Lansdowne Avenue", dated January 31, 2022 from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
TE31.61adopted
Parking Amendments - Cosburn Avenue
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Cosburn Avenue, City Council approval of this report is required. Transportation Services is recommending that the existing parking prohibition on the north side of Cosburn Avenue, in the vicinity of the underground garage ramp to 50 Cosburn Avenue, be upgraded to a standing prohibition. The proposed amendment will deter parking near the ramp by accessible permits holders and improve sightlines for vehicles and cyclists. During the course of the investigation, it was noted that there is a discrepancy between posted signs and the existing parking regulations. Recommendation 3 will correct this inconsistency.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of Cosburn Avenue, between a point 61.5 metres east of Logan Avenue and a point 23 metres further east. 2. City Council prohibit standing at all times on the north side of Cosburn Avenue, between a point 61.5 metres east of Logan Avenue and a point 23 metres further east. 3. City Council amend the existing stopping prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of Cosburn Avenue, between Broadview Avenue and a point 52 metres east of Logan Avenue, to be in effect between Broadview Avenue and a point 52 metres west of Logan Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of Cosburn Avenue, between a point 61.5 metres east of Logan Avenue and a point 23 metres further east. 2. City Council prohibit standing at all times on the north side of Cosburn Avenue, between a point 61.5 metres east of Logan Avenue and a point 23 metres further east. 3. City Council amend the existing stopping prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of Cosburn Avenue, between Broadview Avenue and a point 52 metres east of Logan Avenue, to be in effect between Broadview Avenue and a point 52 metres west of Logan Avenue.
TE31.62adopted
Right-Turn-on-Red Prohibition - Davenport Road and Osler Street
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Davenport Road, City Council approval of this report is required. Transportation Services is requesting approval for right-turn-on-red prohibitions for eastbound and westbound motorists at the intersection of Davenport Road and Osler Street. These regulations are recommended to address potential conflicts between these turning motorists and other intersection users as a result of the intersection geometry.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council prohibit eastbound and westbound right turns on a red signal at all times at the intersection of Davenport Road and Osler Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council prohibit eastbound and westbound right turns on a red signal at all times at the intersection of Davenport Road and Osler Street.
TE31.63adopted
Parking Amendments - Unity Road
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services is recommending that standing be prohibited at all times on the east side of Unity Road at its intersection with the public lane located north of Torbrick Road. The proposed amendment will deter parking near the lane and will improve sightlines for vehicles and pedestrians.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Prohibited standing at all times on the east side of Unity Road, between a point 25 metres north of Torbrick Road and a point 20 metres further north.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit standing at all times on the east side of Unity Road, between a point 25 metres north of Torbrick Road and a point 20 metres further north.
TE31.64adopted
Additional Traffic Calming - Milverton Boulevard
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. In response to a request from Toronto and East York Community Council, Transportation Services reviewed the need for an additional speed hump on Milverton Boulevard, between Monarch Park Avenue and Coxwell Avenue. The review disclosed the existing speed hump installation is appropriate and additional speed humps are not required. However, the review determined that a traffic island could be implemented mid-block on this section of Milverton Boulevard, to supplement the existing speed humps and to reinforce to motorists to reduce their speeds as they travel on this street.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the installation of a traffic calming island on the north side of Milverton Boulevard, between a point 117 metres east of Monarch Park Avenue and a point 4.3 metres further east. 2. Amended drawing "421G-2920", dated March 2018 with drawing "421G-3979", dated December 2021 as set out in Attachment 1 to the report (January 31, 2022) 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 of a traffic calming island on the north side of Milverton Boulevard, between a point 117 metres east of Monarch Park Avenue and a point 4.3 metres further east. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council amend Drawing "421G-2920", dated March 2018 with drawing "421G-3979", dated December 2021 as set out in Attachment 1, attached to the report entitled "Additional Traffic Calming - Milverton Boulevard", dated January 31, 2022 from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
TE31.65adopted
Use of Nathan Phillips Square for Various Events from April 1 - July 31, 2022
The purpose of this report is to request various exemptions from the Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 636 "Public Squares" and former City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 237 "Nathan Phillips Square" for events that are proposed to be held on Nathan Phillips Square, April 1 - July 31, 2022. The issuing of permits and exemptions for the events listed in this report will be conditional on adherence to public health regulations. Organizers will be responsible for submitting operational plans to the permit-issuing body, and monitoring on-site operations in a manner that maintains compliance with all public health guidelines and best practices. Staff in the Economic Development and Culture Division, in consultation with Toronto Public Health, will work with event organizers to assess viability, based on ongoing public health direction and the risks associated with specific events.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council grant an exemption to PhilCan Mosaic Organization, Rugby Ontario & Toronto Inner - City Rugby Foundation, Pride Toronto, Special Events, Economic Development and Culture, City of Toronto, Festival Management Committee, The Terry Fox Foundation, Toronto Outdoor Art Fair, Taste of Middle East, Casa Cultural Peruana Inc., Young Canadian Alliances to operate a beer garden and to serve wine and hard liquor contingent upon the following conditions: - Approval of the A.G.C.O. - Approval of the Medical Officer of Health - Compliance with the City of Toronto's Municipal Alcohol Policy - Receipt of all the necessary permits associated with the production of the event i.e. building permit, noise by-law extension permit 2. City Council grant permission to Fast in the 6, Gursikh Sabha Canada/Ontario Sikhs and Gurdwara Council, Toronto Newcomer Office, Social Development, Finance and Administration, City of Toronto, SING! The Toronto Vocal Arts Festival, Autism Speaks of Canada, Make a Wish Foundation, PhilCan Mosaic Organization, Long Term Care Homes and Services, City of Toronto, Rugby Ontario and Toronto Inner - City Rugby Foundation, Dancing Damsels Inc., Nepalese Canadian Community Services (NCCS), Strategic Protocol and External Relations, City of Toronto, Pride Toronto, Special Events, Economic Development and Culture, City of Toronto, Baycrest Foundation, Festival Management Committee, The Terry Fox Foundation, Toronto Outdoor Art Fair, Taste of Middle East, Casa Cultural Peruana Inc., Canada International Dance Culture Association, Young Canadian Alliances, to solicit donations in support of their organizations. 3. City Council grant permission to Fast in the 6, ArtworxTO, City of Toronto, Rugby Ontario and Toronto Inner - City Rugby Foundation, Pride Toronto, Special Events, Economic Development and Culture, City of Toronto, Festival Management Committee, The Terry Fox Foundation, Toronto Outdoor Art Fair, Baycrest Foundation, Taste of Middle East, Young Canadian Alliances, Strategic Protocol and External Relations, City of Toronto, to place objects in the reflecting pool. 4. City Council grant permission to Gursikh Sabha Canada/Ontario Sikhs and Gurdwara Council, Toronto Newcomer Office, Social Development, Finance and Administration, City of Toronto, Special Events, Arts and Culture Services, City of Toronto, Autism Speaks of Canada, PhilCan Mosaic Organization, Make a Wish Foundation, Long Term Care Homes and Services, City of Toronto, Rugby Ontario and Toronto Inner - City Rugby Foundation, Pride Toronto, Special Events, Arts and Culture Services, City of Toronto, Festival Management Committee, The Terry Fox Foundation, Taste of Middle East, Casa Cultural Peruana Inc., Canada International Dance Culture Association, Young Canadian Alliances to engage in sport demonstrations. 5. City Council grant permission to Fast in the 6, Toronto Newcomer Office, Social Development, Finance and Administration, City of Toronto, Special Events, Arts and Culture Services, City of Toronto, PhilCan Mosaic Organization, Rugby Ontario & Toronto Inner - City Rugby Foundation, Pride Toronto, Special Events, Arts and Culture Services, City of Toronto, Festival Management Committee, The Terry Fox Foundation, Toronto Outdoor Art Fair, Taste of Middle East, Casa Cultural Peruana Inc., Canada International Dance Culture Association, Young Canadian Alliances, Make a Wish Foundation for sound amplification outside of Nathan Philipps Square amplification schedule policy. 6. City Council grant permission to Fast in the 6, Dancing Damsels Inc., Nepalese Canadian Community Services (NCCS), Strategic Protocol and External Relations, City of Toronto, Pride Toronto, Special Events, Arts and Culture Services, City of Toronto, Festival Management Committee, The Terry Fox Foundation, Toronto Outdoor Art Fair, Taste of Middle East, Casa Cultural Peruana Inc., Canada International Dance Culture Association, Young Canadian Alliances to use open flame as part of their event production. 7. City Council grant permission to Fast in the 6, Pride Toronto, Special Events, Arts and Culture Services, City of Toronto, Festival Management Committee, The Terry Fox Foundation, Toronto Outdoor Art Fair, Taste of Middle East, Young Canadian Alliances to use special effects pyrotechnics as part of their event production. 8. City Council grant permission to ArtworxTO, Arts and Culture Services, City of Toronto, Special Events, Arts and Culture Services, City of Toronto, to cover City Hall window and building as part of their event production. 9. City Council require that the various events compensate the City of Toronto, through the Facilities Management Division, for all City of Toronto costs associated with an event above the standard staffing complement.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Interim General Manager, Economic Development and Culture recommends that: 1. City Council grant an exemption to PhilCan Mosaic Organization, Rugby Ontario & Toronto Inner - City Rugby Foundation, Pride Toronto, Special Events, EDC, City of Toronto, Festival Management Committee, The Terry Fox Foundation, Toronto Outdoor Art Fair, Taste of Middle East, Casa Cultural Peruana Inc., Young Canadian Alliances to operate a beer garden and to serve wine and hard liquor contingent upon the following conditions: - Approval of the A.G.C.O. - Approval of the Medical Officer of Health - Compliance with the City of Toronto's Municipal Alcohol Policy - Receipt of all the necessary permits associated with the production of the event i.e. building permit, noise by-law extension permit 2. City Council grant permission to Fast in the 6, Gursikh Sabha Canada/Ontario Sikhs and Gurdwara Council, Toronto Newcomer Office, Social Development, Finance and Administration, City of Toronto, SING! The Toronto Vocal Arts Festival, Autism Speaks of Canada, Make a Wish Foundation, PhilCan Mosaic Organization, Long Term Care Homes & Services, City of Toronto, Rugby Ontario & Toronto Inner - City Rugby Foundation, Dancing Damsels Inc., Nepalese Canadian Community Services (NCCS), Strategic Protocol and External Relations, City of Toronto, Pride Toronto, Special Events, EDC, City of Toronto, Baycrest Foundation, Festival Management Committee, The Terry Fox Foundation, Toronto Outdoor Art Fair, Taste of Middle East, Casa Cultural Peruana Inc., Canada International Dance Culture Association, Young Canadian Alliances, to solicit donations in support of their organizations. 3. City Council grant permission to Fast in the 6, ArtworxTO, City of Toronto, Rugby Ontario & Toronto Inner - City Rugby Foundation, Pride Toronto, Special Events, EDC, City of Toronto, Festival Management Committee, The Terry Fox Foundation, Toronto Outdoor Art Fair, Baycrest Foundation, Taste of Middle East, Young Canadian Alliances, Strategic Protocol and External Relations, City of Toronto, to place objects in the reflecting pool. 4. City Council grant permission to Gursikh Sabha Canada/Ontario Sikhs and Gurdwara Council, Toronto Newcomer Office, Social Development, Finance and Administration, City of Toronto, Special Events, Arts and Culture Services, City of Toronto, Autism Speaks of Canada, PhilCan Mosaic Organization, Make a Wish Foundation, Long Term Care Homes & Services, City of Toronto, Rugby Ontario & Toronto Inner - City Rugby Foundation, Pride Toronto, Special Events, Arts and Culture Services, City of Toronto, Festival Management Committee, The Terry Fox Foundation, Taste of Middle East, Casa Cultural Peruana Inc., Canada International Dance Culture Association, Young Canadian Alliances to engage in sport demonstrations. 5. City Council grant permission to Fast in the 6, Toronto Newcomer Office, Social Development, Finance and Administration, City of Toronto, Special Events, Arts and Culture Services, City of Toronto, PhilCan Mosaic Organization, Rugby Ontario & Toronto Inner - City Rugby Foundation, Pride Toronto, Special Events, Arts and Culture Services, City of Toronto, Festival Management Committee, The Terry Fox Foundation, Toronto Outdoor Art Fair, Taste of Middle East, Casa Cultural Peruana Inc., Canada International Dance Culture Association, Young Canadian Alliances, Make a Wish Foundation for sound amplification outside of Nathan Philipps Square amplification schedule policy. 6. City Council grant permission to Fast in the 6, Dancing Damsels Inc., Nepalese Canadian Community Services (NCCS), Strategic Protocol and External Relations, City of Toronto, Pride Toronto, Special Events, Arts and Culture Services, City of Toronto, Festival Management Committee, The Terry Fox Foundation, Toronto Outdoor Art Fair, Taste of Middle East, Casa Cultural Peruana Inc., Canada International Dance Culture Association, Young Canadian Alliances to use open flame as part of their event production. 7. City Council grant permission to Fast in the 6, Pride Toronto, Special Events, Arts and Culture Services, City of Toronto, Festival Management Committee, The Terry Fox Foundation, Toronto Outdoor Art Fair, Taste of Middle East, Young Canadian Alliances to use special effects pyrotechnics as part of their event production. 8. City Council grant permission to ArtworxTO, Arts and Culture Services, City of Toronto, Special Events, Arts and Culture Services, City of Toronto, to cover City Hall window and building as part of their event production. 9. City Council require that the various events compensate the City of Toronto, through the Facilities Management Division, for all City of Toronto costs associated with an event above the standard staffing compliment.
TE31.66adopted
Appointments to the Central Eglinton Community Centre Board of Management
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. These appointments are a result of the following public member's terms coming to an end: - Jennifer Benedetti, resigned effective September 13,2021,
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Appointed the following candidates to the Central Eglinton Community Centre Board of Management, at pleasure of Council, for the terms of office noted below and until successors are appointed: - Elizabeth Reid, for a term of office ending June 27, 2023. - Eric Saarvala, for a term of office ending June 27, 2023.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Executive Director, Central Eglinton Community Centre recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Appoint the following candidates to the Board, at pleasure of Council, for the terms of office noted below and until successors are appointed: - Elizabeth Reid, for a term of office ending June 27, 2023. - Eric Saarvala, for a term of office ending June 27, 2023.
TE31.67adopted
Stella Maris Catholic School Pick-Up/Drop-Off Zone
Recently, my office has received feedback from parents and administrators at Stella Maris Catholic School regarding ongoing concerns about parking at the school, specifically during pick-up and drop-off times. Stella Maris is located on Ascot Avenue, which turns into a one-way operation eastbound starting at St. Clair Gardens. The current parking regulation designates a maximum of 10 minutes to allow parents to park on the south side of Ascot Avenue in front of the school. However, the signed regulations fronting Stella Maris do not reflect the updated school hours, which has caused unsafe pick-up/drop-off conditions. As a result, I am requesting approval to amend the 10 minute parking regulation on the south side of Ascot Avenue to bring about greater flexibility, improved safety, and on-street parking availability as recommended below.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Amended the existing maximum 10 minute parking regulation in effect from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of Ascot Avenue, between a point 53.5 metres west of Dufferin Street and a point 16 metres further west to be in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Bailão recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Amend the existing maximum 10 minute parking regulation in effect from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Mon. to Fri., on the south side of Ascot Avenue, between a point 53.5 metres west of Dufferin Street and a point 16 metres further west to be in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Mon. to Fri.
TE31.68adopted
Turn Prohibitions Buses Excepted - Bloor Street West and Dufferin Street
The installation of cycling tracks on Bloor Street West along with various other streets were approved by City Council, May 28, 2020 (CC21.20). As part of the cycle track installation, eastbound and westbound right turn restrictions between the hours of 7:00am to 6:00pm were enacted at the intersection of Bloor Street West and Dufferin Street. The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) was consulted by staff from the Cycling & Pedestrian Projects unit prior to enacting the turn prohibitions. However, recent service changes to the 402 Parkdale community bus route in conjunction with the pre-existing prohibitions has had a negative impact on service reliability. The TTC has since advised Transportation Services that the northbound left and eastbound right turns at Bloor Street West and Dufferin Street is utilized by the 402 Parkdale community bus, which operates 8 trips per day, week days only, between 9:30am to 6:00pm on an approximately one-hour headway. For this reason, the TTC has requested an exemption from the existing northbound left turn prohibition at the intersection of Bloor Street West and Dufferin Street. This prohibition has been in place for several years to prevent turning motorists from impeding through traffic in the shared lane. Given the infrequency of turns (approximately two) made by the 402 Parkdale bus at Bloor Street West and Dufferin Street in addition to operational concerns, I am recommending that the TTC be exempted from the turn prohibitions at the subject location, which in turn will create a more efficient and reliable transit system. Transportation Services has no objections to the proposed changes.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend the existing northbound left-turn prohibition in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday at the intersection of Dufferin Street and Bloor Street West to be in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) vehicles excepted. 2. City Council amend the existing eastbound right-turn prohibition in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, except Sunday at the intersection of Bloor Street West and Dufferin Street to be in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, except Sunday, Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) vehicles excepted. 3. City Council amend the existing westbound right-turn prohibition in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, except Sunday at the intersection of Bloor Street West and Dufferin Street to be in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, except Sunday, Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) vehicles excepted.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Bailão recommends that: 1. City Council amend the existing northbound left-turn prohibition in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday at the intersection of Dufferin Street and Bloor Street West to be in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, TTC vehicles excepted. 2. City Council amend the existing eastbound right-turn prohibition in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, except Sunday at the intersection of Bloor Street West and Dufferin Street to be in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, except Sunday, TTC vehicles excepted. 3. City Council amend the existing westbound right-turn prohibition in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, except Sunday at the intersection of Bloor Street West and Dufferin Street to be in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, except Sunday, TTC vehicles excepted.
TE31.69adopted
371 Bloor Street West is located on the south side of Bloor Street West, between Spadina Avenue and Huron Street and is owned and also occupied by the University of Toronto (U of T). The proposal from the owner is to renovate and expand the east portion of the building at Huron Street currently occupied by University of Toronto Schools (UTS) to modernize their facilities and to accommodate a new gymnasium and fitness centre, auditorium and three storeys of classroom space. The expansion represents an increase of approximately 3,400 square metres in gross floor area (GFA), and will include building on a portion of the existing public lane connecting to Washington Avenue. As a condition of the Site Plan Agreement (Site Plan Application 18 123996 STE 20 SA), the developer is required in advance of the anticipated date of first occupancy of the project, to enact bylaws with respect to the proposed passenger pick-up/drop-off area on the west side of Huron Street, south of Bloor Street West (fronting the school) that will accommodate approximately 6 to 7 vehicles. The intent of these parking amendment's is to not only formalize a passenger pick-up and drop-off area for the school, but to also assure that safe unobstructed two-way traffic flow is maintained on Huron Street, south of Bloor Street West, particularly during pick-up and drop-off operations. Recommendations 7 to 12 below are considered housekeeping and are intended to ensure consistency between the by-lawed parking regulations and the signage posted in the field.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the west side of Huron Street, between College Street and Dupont Street. 2. Prohibited parking at all times on the west side of Huron Street, between College Street and a point 55 metres south of Bloor Street West. 3. Prohibited stopping at all times on the west side of Huron Street, between Bloor Street West and a point 15 metres south of Bloor street West. 4. Designated a passenger loading zone to operate at all times on the west side of Huron Street, between a point 15 metres south of Bloor Street West and a point 40 metres further south. 5. Prohibited parking at all time on the west side of Huron Street, between Bloor Street West and Dupont Street. 6. Prohibited stopping at all times on the east side of Huron Street, between Bloor Street West and a point 55 metres south of Bloor Street West. 7. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Mon. to Fri., except public holidays on the east side of Huron Street, between Bloor Street West and a point 49 metres north of Sussex Street. 8. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect at 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Mon. to Fri., except public holidays on the east side of Huron Street, between Russell Street and a point 25 metres north of Sussex Street. 9. Prohibited parking from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Mon. to Fri., except public holidays on the east side of Huron Street, between Ursula Franklin Street and Harbord Street. 10. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the east side of Huron Street, between a point 30 metres south of Harbord Street and a point 55 metres further south. 11. Amended the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the east side of Huron Street, between Russell Street and a point 30.5 metres south to be in effect between, Ursula Franklin Street and a point 37 metres south. 12. Rescinded the maximum one-hour parking limit in effect at all times on the east side of Huron Street, between Bloor Street West and a point opposite Washington Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Layton recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the west side of Huron Street, between College Street and Dupont Street. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit parking at all times on the west side of Huron Street, between College Street and a point 55 metres south of Bloor Street West. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the west side of Huron Street, between Bloor Street West and a point 15 metres south of Bloor street West. 4. Toronto and East York Community Council designate a passenger loading zone to operate at all times on the west side of Huron Street, between a point 15 metres south of Bloor Street West and a point 40 metres further south. 5. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit parking at all time on the west side of Huron Street, between Bloor Street West and Dupont Street. 6. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the east side of Huron Street, between Bloor Street West and a point 55 metres south of Bloor Street West. 7. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Mon. to Fri., except public holidays on the east side of Huron Street, between Bloor Street West and a point 49 metres north of Sussex Street. 8. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Mon. to Fri., except public holidays on the east side of Huron Street, between Russell Street and a point 25 metres north of Sussex Street. 9. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit parking from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Mon. to Fri., except public holidays on the east side of Huron Street, between Ursula Franklin Street and Harbord Street. 10. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the east side of Huron Street, between a point 30 metres south of Harbord Street and a point 55 metres further south. 11. Toronto and East York Community Council amend the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the east side of Huron Street, between Russell Street and a point 30.5 metres south to be in effect between, Ursula Franklin Street and a point 37 metres south. 12. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the maximum one-hour parking limit in effect at all times on the east side of Huron Street, between Bloor Street West and a point opposite Washington Avenue.
TE31.70adopted
Parking Amendments - Shaw Street
In November 2020, my office received a petition from residents of Shaw St between Harbord and Dewson requesting the extension of permit parking hours. A parking-by-permit-only restriction was requested during the evening rush hour, with the petition organizer telling us residents had difficulty finding parking during the evening rush hour. I received a petition signed by 60% of households on the street. Given the resident support, I directed staff to report to Community Council authorizing the extension of the on-street permit parking hours to the new hours of 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., 7 days a week. Since the change was implemented, I have received further feedback and input from residents of Shaw Street suggesting that this was not the change that was being sought. Residents have expressed they felt an extension in permit parking operating hours on Saturdays and Sundays were too restrictive and would like to see this rescinded as it will improve the parking flexibility for residents and their guests who visit over the weekend. My office then received counter petition from another 60% of the residents on the street wanting the new restrictions removed. Facing two surveys of equal support well above 50% asking for opposite things, my office drafted a letter and dropped it at every house proposing a compromise to the existing rules which will change the permit parking operating hours to the new hours of 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., 7 days a week and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday only. These new hours will still prioritize residents returning home during the evening rush hour on weekdays, but allow for greater flexibility over the weekends and holidays. In response, I had less than 25% of household on the street contact me letting me know about their opposition to this change. Therefore, with 75% support, while not perfect, I feel we have struck the right balance for those living on this stretch of Shaw, and will continue to support neighbours to secure temporary permits for visitors who need to stay longer than the posted hours. A public notice has been submitted regarding this motion.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the reduction of permit parking hours on Shaw Street between Harbord Street and Dewson Street from 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., 7 days a week to the new hours of 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., 7 days a week and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Layton recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorize the reduction of permit parking hours on Shaw Street between Harbord Street and Dewson Street from 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., 7 days a week to the new hours of 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., 7 days a week and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.
TE31.71adopted
Parking Amendments - Roden Place
In June 2021, my office received a petition from local residents requesting changes to parking bylaws on Roden Place in order to improve safety and ease of navigation. Residents reported several areas of concern where parked/stopped vehicles impeded sightlines and the movement of traffic. The request asked for the establishment of new No Stopping areas to allow safe turning on to Roden Place, and for the safe entry and exit to and from driveway and garages. Transportation Services have put forth the following recommendations to support this request from residents.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of Roden Place, between McMurrich Street and a point 40.8 metres east. 2. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of Roden Place, between a point 49.3 metres east of McMurrich Street and Sarah Street. 3. Prohibited stopping at all times on the south side of Roden Place, between McMurrich Street and a point 9 metres east. 4. Prohibited parking at all times on the south side of Roden Place, between a point 9 metres east of McMurrich Street and a point 31.8 metres further east. 5. Prohibited stopping at all times on the south side of Roden Place, between a point 49.3 metres east of McMurrich Street and Sarah Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Layton recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of Roden Place, between McMurrich Street and a point 40.8 metres east. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of Roden Place, between a point 49.3 metres east of McMurrich Street and Sarah Street. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the south side of Roden Place, between McMurrich Street and a point 9 metres east. 4. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit parking at all times on the south side of Roden Place, between a point 9 metres east of McMurrich Street and a point 31.8 metres further east. 5. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the south side of Roden Place, between a point 49.3 metres east of McMurrich Street and Sarah Street.
TE31.72adopted
Installing Bollards on Exchange Lane
Over the past year, I have heard from both the owners and residents of Don Area Co-operative Homes requesting bollard installations on account of safety concerns and extensive property damage due to large delivery trucks driving onto the small concrete path adjacent to their property at 14 Spruce Street in an attempt to drive around vehicles actively making deliveries in the laneway. Trucks will attempt to drive onto the small cement path thinking there is enough room and will end up hitting utility lines and the second story overhang. In their letter, the Co-op has incurred significant repair costs due to property damage. As a result, my office has consulted with Transportation Staff and is recommending the installation of rigid, impact-resistant, fixed-in-place bollards to protect the adjacent property and enhance community safety.
The Toronto and East York Community Council directed the General Manager, Transportation Services to: 1. install two rigid, fixed in place bollards on the Spruce Street entrance to Exchange Lane between the existing hydro pole to the south and the fixed bollard to the north, adjacent to the wooden fence at 14 Spruce Street. Work to be completed by the end of April 2022; 2. install two rigid, fixed in place bollards on the small cement pathway adjacent to the property at 14 Spruce Street between the existing hydro pole to the north and the larger yellow bollard to the south; work to be completed by the end of April 2022; and 3. explore available opportunities to limit property damage at 255 Carlton Street entrance into Exchange Lane; work to be completed by the end of April 2022.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Wong-Tam recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to install two rigid, fixed in place bollards on the Spruce Street entrance to Exchange Lane between the existing hydro pole to the south and the fixed bollard to the north, adjacent to the wooden fence at 14 Spruce Street. Work to be completed by the end of April 2022. 2. Direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to install two rigid, fixed in place bollards on the small cement pathway adjacent to the property at 14 Spruce Street between the existing hydro pole to the north and the larger yellow bollard to the south; work to be completed by the end of April 2022. 3. Direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to explore available opportunities to limit property damage at 255 Carlton Street entrance into Exchange Lane; work to be completed by the end of April 2022.
TE31.73amended
Improving Pedestrian Safety at Front Street and Frederick Street
A proposal was submitted to my office with over 60 supporters on the importance of a crosswalk at Front and Frederick Streets. The St. Lawrence community has long advocated for a crosswalk running north south at the corner at Front and Frederick. Young People's Theatre is on the south east corner, which hosts 85,000 patrons a year, along with their educational centre across the street, which requires children to cross Front Street East in order to access both facilities. Front Street East is heavily traveled and this will only worsen as the area is planned for further increase of new residents. Historically, traffic lights have been installed at every intersection on Front Street East between Parliament and Church Streets - with the exception of Frederick Street where the children's theatre is located. Furthermore, it is unlikely that young people will walk a block east to Sherbourne Street or west to George Street to cross at available lights. As the Young People's Theatre undergoes necessary upgrades in the coming months, it will be imperative that the area is made safe and welcoming for patrons and students as they return in large numbers following the pandemic lockdowns. My office has worked with the St. Lawrence neighbourhood to become even more pedestrian friendly in recent years and this would be another crucial step forward.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Directed Transportation staff to review their capital plan and report back to the June 29, 2022 meeting, on the feasibility of improving pedestrian safety at Front Street East and Frederick Street by accelerating the widening of sidewalks and the removal of boulevard parking.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Wong-Tam recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council direct Transportation staff to report back by the second quarter of 2022 on the feasibility of installing a traffic control signal at the intersection of Front Street and Frederick Street.
TE31.74adopted
Decreasing the Speed Limit on Dermott Place to 30km/h
In an effort to achieve the City of Toronto's Vision Zero initiatives , my office has engaged in consultation with residents and City staff in response to concerns with the level and speed of traffic moving through Dermott Place between Carlton Street and Spruce Street. There are currently 14 units surrounding the lane, many of which have young children who play outside and vehicles are often seen speeding through the narrow entrance to the laneway. As a result, I am recommending the installation and bylaw changes to allow for a 30km/h bylaw and signage to reduce traffic speeds and increase community safety.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Reduced the speed limit from 40 km/h to 30 km/h on Dermott Place, between Carlton Street and Spruce Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Wong-Tam recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council reduce the speed limit from 40 km/h to 30 km/h on Dermott Place, between Carlton Street and Spruce Street.
TE31.75amended
Endorsement of Events for Liquor Licensing Purposes
The purpose of this report is to seek City Council direction on two requests received by the City Clerk's Office for municipal endorsement for temporary liquor licence extensions that do not meet the criteria of the delegated authority.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council decide whether to endorse application for extensions to licensed hours or areas for the establishments listed in Attachment 1 to the report (January 31, 2022) from the City Clerk and direct the City Clerk to issue letters of municipal significance and non-objection to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Clerk recommends that: 1. Community Council decide whether to consider the following is an "event of municipal significance" under Chapter 27-18.4, Delegation to Community Councils: - Do West Fest; - OssFest 2. City Council decide whether to endorse application for extensions to licensed hours or areas for the establishments listed in Attachment 1 and direct the City Clerk to issue letters of municipal significance and non-objection to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario.
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.