Toronto and East York Community Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 80 items in the clerk’s order. Each carries the city’s own words: the staff recommendation, what the body decided, and its status. Nothing below is written by us.
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TE33.26amended
968 Bathurst Street - Refusal of Curb Lane Café Permit Renewal
This staff report addresses the refusal of a renewal application for a Curb Lane Café permit at 968 Bathurst Street in accordance with Chapter 742, Sidewalk Cafés, Parklets and Marketing Displays of the Toronto Municipal Code. Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision on this matter. Transportation Services recommends that the renewal application be denied. Although the application satisfies the applicable physical requirements for a Curb Lane Café permit, the applicant has an outstanding bylaw fine related to a sidewalk display installed without a permit in the amount of $746.00. As of May 11, 2026, when this report was prepared, the fine remains unpaid.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Approved the renewal application for the proposed Curb Lane Café permit located at 968 Bathurst Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Street Permits, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council deny the renewal application for the proposed Curb Lane Café permit located at 968 Bathurst Street.
TE33.27amended
83 Glen Edyth Drive - Application for Fence Exemption
The Applicant for 83 Glen Edyth Drive has requested Toronto and East York Community Council to exempt their property from the following by-law requirements: City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447 Section 1.2.B(1) fence in rear yard not to exceed 2.0 metres in height The Applicant for 83 Glen Edyth Drive is requesting an exemption for their: - Existing vinyl fence to remain - Fence in rear side yard of west property line measure 2.74 metres in height Municipal Licensing and Standards Division has inspected the subject property and issued a notice of violation of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447 Section 1.2.B(1) fence in rear yard not to exceed 2.0 metres in height.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Granted the application for a fence exemption to the property owner of 83 Glen Edyth Drive, thereby allowing the existing fence to be maintained as constructed. 2. Directed that at such time when a replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, Fences or its successor by-law.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Central District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council pursuant to City of Toronto Municipal Code Fences Chapter 447 Section 1.2.B(1) fence in rear yard not to exceed 2.0 metres in height: 1. Refuse to grant an exemption to Chapter 447, Fences, to the property owner of 83 Glen Edyth Drive for the existing fence described in the Summary of this report.
TE33.28amended
295 Woodfield Road - Application for Fence Exemption
The Applicant for 295 Woodfield Road has requested Toronto and East York Community Council to exempt their property from the following by-law requirements: City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447 Section 1.2.B(1) fence in rear yard not to exceed 2.0 metres in height. The Applicant for 295 Woodfield Road is requesting an exemption for their; - Existing vinyl fence to remain - Rear fence - southern lot line fence height of 2.2 metres at a length of 2.1 metres - Rear fence - northern lot line fence height of 2.1 metres at a length of 2.03 metres Municipal Licensing and Standards Division has inspected the subject property and issued a notice of violation of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447 Section 1.2.B(1) fence in rear yard not to exceed 2.0 metres in height.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Granted the application for a fence exemption to the property owner of 295 Woodfield Road, thereby allowing the existing fence to be maintained as constructed. 2. Directed that at such time when a replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, Fences or its successor by-law.
Staff recommendation as filed
The District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, Central District recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council pursuant to City of Toronto Municipal Code Fences Chapter 447 Section 1.2.B(1) fence in rear yard not to exceed 2.0 metres in height: 1. Refuse to grant an exemption to Chapter 447, Fences, to the property owner of 295 Woodfield Road for the existing fence described in the Summary of this report.
TE33.29adopted
326 Durie Street - Application to Remove a City-Owned Tree
This report requests that the Toronto and East York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one City-owned tree located at 326 Durie Street. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the tree is to facilitate the construction of a front yard parking pad. The saucer magnolia tree (Magnolia x soulangeana) measures 14 cm in diameter. The City's Tree By-laws do not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable. The permit was denied, and the applicant is appealing the decision. Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision as to whether a permit may be issued when an applicant appeals the City's decision to deny a tree permit.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Denied the request for a permit to remove one City-owned tree located at 326 Durie Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Urban Forestry, Environment, Climate and Forestry recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one City-owned tree located at 326 Durie Street.
TE33.30adopted
572 Annette Street - Application to Remove a City-Owned Tree
This report requests that Toronto and East York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one City-owned tree located at 572 Annette Street. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the tree is to allow for the construction of a rental unit on the property. The proposed work would involve excavation that would sever all anchor roots within 2 metres from the base of the west side of the tree, including major structural roots essential to the structural stability and long-term survivability of the tree. The honey locust tree (Gleditsia triacanthos) measures 119 cm in diameter. The City's Tree By-laws do not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable. The permit was denied, and the applicant is appealing the decision. Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision as to whether a permit may be issued when an applicant appeals the City's decision to deny a tree permit.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Denied the request for a permit to remove one City-owned tree located at 572 Annette Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Urban Forestry, Environment, Climate and Forestry recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one City-owned tree located at 572 Annette Street.
TE33.31adopted
411 Brock Avenue - Application to Remove a City Tree
This report requests that the Toronto and East York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one City-owned tree located at 411 Brock Avenue. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the tree is because: its roots are lifting patio stones and cracking a concrete walkway, creating safety hazards; the tree has limited soil volume due to proximity to the house and a retaining wall, reducing stability; and as it grows taller, exposure to wind and inadequate anchorage increases concerns of potential uprooting. The Colorado blue spruce tree (Picea pugens) measures 45 cm in diameter. The City's Tree By-laws do not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable. The permit was denied, and the applicant is appealing the decision. Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision as to whether a permit may be issued when an applicant appeals the City's decision to deny a tree permit.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Denied the request for a permit to remove one City-owned tree located at 411 Brock Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Urban Forestry, Environment, Climate and Forestry recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one City-owned tree located at 411 Brock Avenue.
TE33.32deferred
32 Curzon Street - Application to Remove a City Tree
This report requests that Toronto and East York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one City-owned tree located at 32 Curzon Street. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the tree is to accommodate the construction of a new curb and driveway access and that the tree obstructs sightlines. The sugar maple tree (Acer saccharum) measures 11 cm in diameter. The City's Tree By-laws do not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable. The permit was denied, and the applicant is appealing the decision. The Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision as to whether a permit may be issued when an applicant appeals the City's decision to deny a tree permit.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Deferred consideration of the Item until the July 8 and 9, 2026 meeting of Toronto and East York Community Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Urban Forestry, Environment, Climate and Forestry recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one City-owned tree located at 32 Curzon Street.
TE33.33deferred
40 Myrtle Avenue - Application to Remove a Private Tree
This report requests that the Toronto and East York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 40 Myrtle Avenue. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the tree is due to the foul odour and nuisance of the fruit and the poor condition and constrained location of the tree resulting in a potential safety hazard. The ginkgo tree (Ginkgo biloba) measures 60 cm in diameter. The City's Tree By-laws do not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable. The permit was denied, and the applicant is appealing the decision. Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision as to whether a permit may be issued when an applicant appeals the City's decision to deny a tree permit.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Deferred consideration of the Item until the July 8 and 9, 2026 meeting of Toronto and East York Community Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Urban Forestry, Environment, Climate and Forestry recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 40 Myrtle Avenue.
TE33.34adopted
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 Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) that fall within its geographic boundaries. The purpose of this report is to make changes to the Chinatown, Downtown Yonge, Toronto Financial District and Waterfront Business Improvement Area Boards of Management, in accordance with the requirement of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 19, Business Improvement Areas.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Appointed, in accordance with the City's Public Appointments Policy, the following nominees to the Business Improvement Area Boards of Management set out below, at 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: Toronto Financial District: - Clarke, Sarah Waterfront: - Bayley, Sean 2. Removed the following directors from the Business Improvement Area Boards of Management set out below: Chinatown: - Chen, Eddy Downtown Yonge: - Housez, Robert Toronto Financial District: - Snell, Mike Waterfront: - Brodie, Trevor
Staff recommendation as filed
The 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 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: Toronto Financial District: Clarke, Sarah Waterfront: Bayley, Sean 2. Remove the following directors from the Business Improvement Area Boards of Management set out below: Chinatown: Chen, Eddy Downtown Yonge: Housez, Robert Toronto Financial District: Snell, Mike Waterfront: Brodie, Trevor
TE33.35adopted
Use of Nathan Phillips Square for Various Events - October 1, 2026 - April 30, 2027
The City of Toronto provides opportunities to access Nathan Phillips Square for eligible events through a permitting process administered by the Economic Development and Culture Division. The purpose of this report is to request exemptions from Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 636, Public Squares, and the former City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 237, Nathan Phillips Square, for events that are proposed to be held on Nathan Phillips Square from October 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council grant permission to the City Cultural Events Production - City of Toronto, Breakthrough T1D, Canada Running Series, Global Arts Cultural and Heritage Foundation, Ahora Canada Community Connections, Ajiwa International, Toronto Spring Festival and Celebrate Toronto to operate a beer and wine Vintners Quality Alliance garden and to serve alcohol, contingent upon the following conditions: a. approval of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario; b. approval of the Medical Officer of Health; c. compliance with the City of Toronto's Municipal Alcohol Policy; and d. receipt of all the necessary permits associated with the production of the event, i.e., building permits, noise By-law extension permit. 2. City Council grant permission to the City Cultural Events Production - City of Toronto, BreakthroughT1D, Canada Running Series, Ajiwa International, Toronto Spring Festival, Journey to Freedom and Ontario Sikhs and Gurdwara Council to solicit donations in support of their organization. 3. City Council grant permission to the City Cultural Events Production - City of Toronto, Breakthrough T1D, Canada Running Series, Global Arts Cultural and Heritage Foundation, Ajiwa International, Toronto Spring Festival, Celebrate Toronto and Ontario Sikhs and Gurdwara Council, to engage in sports demonstrations. 4. City Council grant permission to allow for sound amplification by the organizations and at the times listed below, which extend beyond the accepted Nathan Phillips Square's amplification schedule policy hours, such policy only allowing for amplification of sound from Monday to Friday between 12:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. and between 4:30 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.: City Produced Events: a. Strategic Protocol and External Relations, City of Toronto, on November 18, is requesting audio amplification from 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. to present the sunrise ceremony and speeches as part of the First Management of Council event; b. Environment and Climate Division, City of Toronto, in April 2027, is requesting audio amplification in April 2027 (Date TBD) from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for speeches as part of the Clean Toronto Together event; and Third-Party Community Produced Events: c. Breakthrough T1D on October 13-16, 2026, is requesting audio amplification on October 14-15 from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm to present warm-up messages to the participants in the sport, health and safety announcements, music, and speeches as part of the Ride to Defeat Diabetes event, all permissions would be contingent upon each applicant securing a Noise Bylaw Exemption permit through the Municipal Licensing and Standards Division and adhering to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 591, Noise, along with mandatory sound monitoring by the City's preferred audio company, Production Service Industries, throughout the event to ensure compliance with schedules. 5. City Council grant permission to City Cultural Events Production - City of Toronto, Breakthrough T1D, Canada Running Series, Global Arts Cultural and Heritage Foundation, Ahora Canada Community Connections, Ajiwa International, Strategic Protocol and External Relations City of Toronto, Toronto Spring Festival, and Celebrate Toronto, to use open flame as part of their event production; all permissions would be contingent upon each applicant securing an Open Air Burning permit, Ontario Fire Code 2.4.4.4 , from Toronto Fire Services. 6. City Council grant permission to City Cultural Events Production - City of Toronto, Canada Running Series, Toronto Spring Festival, and Celebrate Toronto to place objects in the reflecting pool. 7. City Council grant permission to City Cultural Events Production - City of Toronto, Global Arts Cultural and Heritage Foundation, Toronto Spring Festival, and Celebrate Toronto to use special effects pyrotechnics as part of their event production; all permissions would be contingent upon the applicant securing a permit from Toronto Fire Services to discharge fireworks under Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 466, Fireworks . 8. City Council grant permission to City Cultural Events Production - City of Toronto permission to cover the City Hall windows. 9. City Council require that the various events compensate the City of Toronto, through the Corporate Real Estate Management Division, for all the City of Toronto costs associated with an event above the standard staffing complement as outlined in Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges .
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Economic Development and Culture recommends that: 1. City Council grant permission to the City Cultural Events Production - City of Toronto, Breakthrough T1D, Canada Running Series, Global Arts Cultural & Heritage Foundation, Ahora Canada Community Connections, Ajiwa International, Toronto Spring Festival, and Celebrate Toronto to operate a beer and wine Vintners Quality Alliance (VQA) garden and to serve alcohol, contingent upon the following conditions: - Approval of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario - 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 permits, noise by-law extension permit 2. City Council grant permission to the City Cultural Events Production - City of Toronto, BreakthroughT1D, Canada Running Series, Ajiwa International, Toronto Spring Festival, Journey to Freedom, and Ontario Sikhs and Gurdwara Council to solicit donations in support of their organization. 3. City Council grant permission to the City Cultural Events Production - City of Toronto, Breakthrough T1D, Canada Running Series, Global Arts Cultural & Heritage Foundation, Ajiwa International, Toronto Spring Festival, Celebrate Toronto, and Ontario Sikhs and Gurdwara Council to engage in sports demonstrations. 4. City Council grant permission to allow for sound amplification by the organizations and at the times listed below, which extend beyond the accepted Nathan Phillips Square's amplification schedule policy hours, such policy only allowing for amplification of sound from Monday to Friday between 12:00 pm and 1:30 pm, and between 4:30 pm and 11:00 pm: City Produced Events: - Strategic Protocol and External Relations, City of Toronto, on November 18, is requesting audio amplification from 7:00 am - 5:00 pm to present the sunrise ceremony and speeches as part of the First Management of Council event. - Environment and Climate Division, City of Toronto, in April 2027, is requesting audio amplification in April 2027 (Date TBD) from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm for speeches as part of the Clean Toronto Together event. Third-Party Community Produced Events: - Breakthrough T1D on October 13-16, 2026, is requesting audio amplification on October 14-15 from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm to present warm-up messages to the participants in the sport, health and safety announcements, music, and speeches as part of the Ride to Defeat Diabetes event. All permissions would be contingent upon each applicant securing a Noise Bylaw Exemption permit through the Municipal Licensing and Standards (MLS) Division and adhering to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 591, Noise, along with mandatory sound monitoring by the City's preferred audio company, Production Service Industries (PSI), throughout the event to ensure compliance with schedules. 5. City Council grant permission to City Cultural Events Production - City of Toronto, Breakthrough T1D, Canada Running Series, Global Arts Cultural and Heritage Foundation, Ahora Canada Community Connections, Ajiwa International, Strategic Protocol and External Relations City of Toronto, Toronto Spring Festival, and Celebrate Toronto, to use open flame as part of their event production. All permissions would be contingent upon each applicant securing an Open Air Burning permit, Ontario Fire Code 2.4.4.4 , from Toronto Fire Services. 6. City Council grant permission to City Cultural Events Production - City of Toronto, Canada Running Series, Toronto Spring Festival, and Celebrate Toronto to place objects in the reflecting pool. 7. City Council grant permission to City Cultural Events Production - City of Toronto, Global Arts Cultural & Heritage Foundation, Toronto Spring Festival, and Celebrate Toronto to use special effects pyrotechnics as part of their event production. All permissions would be contingent upon the applicant securing a permit from Toronto Fire Services to discharge fireworks under Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 466, Fireworks . 8. City Council grant permission to City Cultural Events Production - City of Toronto permission to cover the City Hall windows. 9. City Council require that the various events compensate the City of Toronto, through the Corporate Real Estate Management Division, for all the City of Toronto costs associated with an event above the standard staffing complement as outlined in Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges .
TE33.36adopted
316-336 Campbell Avenue - Construction Staging Area (Phase 3)
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Marlin Spring Developments has undertaken the construction of a 26-storey residential building at 316-336 Campbell Avenue. The site is located on the west side of Campbell Avenue, north of Dupont Street. By way of background, Toronto and East York Community Council, at its meeting on January 14, 2025 adopted Item 2025.TE19.37 and in doing so, authorized a closure of a 1.5 metre wide portion of the north-south laneway, between a point 35 metres north of Dupont Street and a point 56 metres further north, from March 1, 2025 to September 30, 2025, to accommodate site mobilization and commencement of shoring and excavation activities for Phase 1 of the project. At a subsequent meeting held on November 27, 2025, Toronto and East York Community Council adopted item 2025.TE27.47, and in so doing authorized closure of the west sidewalk on Campbell Avenue, the closure of a 1 metre wide portion of the east-west public laneway, and an extension of the existing closure of the 1.5 metre wide portion of the north-south public laneway abutting the site. These temporary closures were approved until December 31, 2027 to accommodate the continuation of shoring and excavation activities for Phase 2 of the project. The developer is now preparing to begin Phase 3 of the project and has advised that additional construction staging space will be required, necessitating a full closure of the east-west public laneway abutting the site to accommodate below grade formwork and above grade formwork activities. In view of the above, Transportation Services is requesting authorization for the full closure of the east-west public laneway, between Campbell Avenue and a point 45 metres west, for a period of 18 months, from June 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027 to allow for the construction project to be completed.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized a full closure of the northern public laneway, between Campbell Avenue and a point 45 metres west, from June 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027, inclusive. 2. Directed the applicant to continue to cooperate with and provide all necessary assistance to the City Engineers, staff and representatives carrying out operation, maintenance and construction activities to municipal infrastructure within the vicinity of the construction staging area, and at no cost to the City to remove any staging to accommodate the necessary municipal infrastructure work. 3. Directed that Campbell Avenue, as well as the public laneways adjacent to the work area be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations (except with parking rates and hours of operation being consistent to the rates and hours of operation at the time of completion) when the project is complete.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Congestion and Network Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize a full closure of the northern public laneway, between Campbell Avenue and a point 45 metres west, from June 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027, inclusive. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue to cooperate with and provide all necessary assistance to the City Engineers, staff and representatives carrying out operation, maintenance, and construction activities to municipal infrastructure within the vicinity of the construction staging area, and at no cost to the City to remove any staging to accommodate the necessary municipal infrastructure work. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council direct that Campbell Avenue, as well as the public laneways adjacent to the work area be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations (except with parking rates and hours of operation being consistent to the rates and hours of operation at the time of completion) when the project is complete.
TE33.37deferred
35-47 Camden Street - Construction Staging Area
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. 47 Camden Inc. is constructing a 17-storey condominium building at 35-47 Camden Street. The site is located on the south side of Camden Street, approximately 40 metres east of Brant Street. Transportation Services is requesting authorization to temporarily close the south sidewalk and a 2.3 metre wide portion of the westbound curb lane on the south side of Camden Street for a period of 41 months, from July 6, 2026 to December 6, 2029, in order to facilitate construction staging operations for the development. Pedestrians on the south sidewalk will be redirected to a 2.1 metre wide covered and protected walkway located within the closed portion of the south curb lane.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Deferred consideration of the Item until the July 8 and 9, 2026 meeting of Toronto and East York Community Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Congestion and Network Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the closure of the south sidewalk and a 2.3 metre wide portion of the westbound curb lane on Camden Street, between a point 29 metres east of Brant Street and a point 35 metres further east, and provision of a temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the westbound curb lane, from July 6, 2026 to December 6, 2029, inclusive. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday.; 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, at a rate of $4.50 per hour for maximum period of 3 hours maximum, on the north side of Camden Street, between Brant Street and a point 130 metres east. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing permit parking regulation in effect at all times from 12:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. on the even (north) side of Camden Street, from Brant Street and a point 130 metres east. 4. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the north side of Camden Street, between Brant Street and a point 130 metres east. 5. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing passenger loading zone regulation on the east side of Brant Street, between a point 15 metres north of Camden Street and a point 9 metres south of Camden Street. 6. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing no standing anytime regulation on the east side of Brant Street, between a point 15 metres north of Camden Street and a point 9 metres south of Camden Street. 7. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the east side of Brant Street, between a point 15 metres north of Camden Street and a point 9 metres south of Camden Street. 8. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to sweep the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 9. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to construct and maintain a fully covered, protected and unobstructed walkway for all pedestrians, including for those with mobility devices, for the entire duration of the construction staging area permit to the satisfaction of the City engineer and ensure it is compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). 10. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkway have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 11. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications. 12. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to install appropriate signage and request the applicant to maintain all sightlines to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 13. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 14. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 15. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 16. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 17. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 18. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to cooperate with and provide all necessary assistance to the City engineers, staff and representatives carrying out operation, maintenance, and construction activities to municipal infrastructure within the vicinity of the construction staging area, and at no cost to the City to remove any staging to accommodate the necessary municipal infrastructure work. 19. Toronto and East York Community Council direct that Camden Street and Brant Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations (except with parking rates and hours of operation being consistent to the rates and hours of operation at the time of completion) when the project is complete. 20. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to provide monthly community meetings, to discuss any concerns raised by the community. 21. Toronto and East York Community Council direct that the occupation permit for construction staging on Camden Street be conditional, subject to there being no conflicts with Metrolinx transit project construction.
TE33.38deferred
128 Peter Street - Construction Staging Area
As Richmond Street West is classified as a major arterial street, City Council approval of this report is required. Kingdom Development Inc is constructing a 41-storey rental apartment building at 128 Peter Street. The site is located on the west side Widmer Street, between Adelaide Street West and Richmond Street West. Transportation Services is requesting authorization to close the west sidewalk, the southbound bicycle lane, a 1.5 metre wide portion of the southbound lane, and the northbound left-turn lane on Peter Street, between Richmond Street West and a point 40 metres south. During the proposed closures, pedestrians will be redirected to a temporary 2.1 metre wide covered and protected walkway located within the closed portion of the bicycle lane and southbound traffic lane. The bicycle lanes on both sides of Peter Street will be maintained. Additionally, authorization is being requested to close the south sidewalk, and the westbound curb lane on Richmond Street West, between Peter Street and a point 50 metres west. Throughout the closures duration, pedestrians will be redirected to a temporary 2.1 metre wide covered and protected walkway located within the closed portion of the westbound curb lane. The requested closures are required for a period of 41 months, from August 1, 2026 to December 31, 2029 to facilitate construction staging activities for the development.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Deferred consideration of the Item until the July 8 and 9, 2026 meeting of Toronto and East York Community Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Congestion and Network Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the closure of the west sidewalk, the southbound bicycle lane, a 1.5 metre wide portion of the southbound lane, and the northbound left-turn lane on Peter Street, between Richmond Street West and a point 40 metres south and provision of a temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the bicycle and vehicular lanes lanes, from August 1, 2026 to December 31, 2029 inclusive. 2. City Council authorize the closure of south sidewalk, and the westbound curb lane, on Richmond Street West, between Peter Street and a point 50 metres west and provision of a temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the westbound curb lane, from August 1, 2026 to December 31, 2029 inclusive. 3. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., Monday to Saturday.; 1:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., Sunday from November 1 to March 31, inclusive, at a rate of $7.00 per hour for maximum period of 6 hours maximum, on the west side of Peter Street, between Richmond Street West and a point 70 metres south. 4. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday from November 1 to March 31, inclusive, at a rate of $7.00 per hour for maximum period of 3 hours maximum, on the west side of Peter Street, between Richmond Street West and a point 70 metres south. 5. City Council rescind the existing stopping prohibition in effect at all times on the west side of Peter Street, between Richmond Street West and a point 30.5 metres south. 6. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the west side of Peter Street, between Richmond Street West and a point 70 metres south. 7. City Council direct the applicant to sweep the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 8. City Council direct the applicant to construct and maintain a fully covered, protected and unobstructed walkway for all pedestrians, including for those with mobility devices, for the entire duration of the construction staging area permit to the satisfaction of the City engineer and ensure it is compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). 9. City Council direct the applicant to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkway have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 10. City Council direct the applicant to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications. 11. City Council direct the applicant to install appropriate signage and request the applicant to maintain all sightlines to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 12. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 13. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 14. City Council direct the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 15. City Council direct the applicant to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 16. City Council direct the applicant to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 17. City Council direct the applicant, in consultation with Transportation Services, to maintain any bicycle lanes, and install appropriate signage to inform drivers and cyclists of any changes to the cycling lanes. 18. City Council direct the applicant to cooperate with and provide all necessary assistance to the City Engineers, staff and representatives carrying out operation, maintenance, and construction activities to municipal infrastructure within the vicinity of the construction staging area, and at no cost to the City to remove any staging to accommodate the necessary municipal infrastructure work. 19. City Council direct that Peter Street and Richmond Street West be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations (except with parking rates and hours of operation being consistent to the rates and hours of operation at the time of completion) when the project is complete. 20. City Council direct the applicant to provide monthly community meetings, to discuss any concerns raised by the community. 21. City Council direct that the occupation permit for construction staging on Peter Street, and on Richmond Street West be conditional, subject to there being no conflicts with Metrolinx transit project construction.
TE33.39amended
914 Bathurst Street - Construction Staging Area
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Bathurst Street, City Council approval of this report is required. SD BATHURST INC is constructing a 12-storey condominium building at 914 Bathurst Street. The site is located on the northwest corner of Bathurst Street and Barton Avenue. Transportation Services is requesting authorization to temporarily close the west sidewalk and the southbound curb lane on Bathurst Street, between Barton Street and a point 50 metres north. Authorization is also being requested to close the north sidewalk on Barton Avenue, between Bathurst Street and a point 45 metres west. These closures are required for a period of 30 months, from May 31, 2026 to November 30, 2028, to support construction staging operations.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the closure of the west sidewalk and the west side southbound lane on Bathurst Street, between Barton Street and a point 50 metres north, and provision of a temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the southbound curb lane, from July 21, 2026 to February 28, 2029, inclusive. 2. City Council authorize the closure of the north sidewalk on Barton Avenue, between Bathurst Street and a point 45 metres west, from July 21, 2026 to February 28, 2029, inclusive. 3. City Council rescind the existing southbound left-turns prohibition in effect 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Monday to Friday at the intersection of Bathurst Street and Barton Street. 4. City Council prohibit southbound left-turns at all times at the intersection of Bathurst Street and Barton Street. 5. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday to Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday; 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, at a rate of $2.00 dollars per hour for maximum period of 3 hours maximum, on the west side of Bathurst Street, between Barton Avenue and a point 62 metres north. 6. City Council rescind the existing no stopping regulation in effect 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the west side of Bathurst Street, between Barton Avenue and a point 62 metres north. 7. City Council rescind the existing maximum one-hour parking regulation in effect 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Bathurst Street, between Barton Avenue and a point 62 metres north. 8. City Council rescind the existing maximum one-hour parking regulation in effect 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the west side of Bathurst Street, between Barton Avenue and a point 62 metres north. 9. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of Barton Street, between a point 44 metres east of Markham Street and a point 9.8 metres further east. 10. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the north side of Barton Street, between Bathurst Street and a point 47 metres west. 11. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on both sides of Old Crookshank Laneway, between Barton Street and a point 46 metres north. 12. City Council direct the applicant to sweep the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 13. City Council direct the applicant to construct and maintain a fully covered, protected and unobstructed walkway for all pedestrians, including for those with mobility devices, for the entire duration of the construction staging area permit to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and ensure it is compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. 14. 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. 15. 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. 16. City Council direct the applicant to install appropriate signage and request the applicant to maintain all sightlines to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 17. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and the 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. 18. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and the 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. 19. City Council direct the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 20. 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. 21. 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. 22. City Council direct the applicant to cooperate with and provide all necessary assistance to the City Engineers, staff and representatives carrying out operation, maintenance and construction activities to municipal infrastructure within the vicinity of the construction staging area, and at no cost to the City to remove any staging to accommodate the necessary municipal infrastructure work. 23. City Council direct that Bathurst Street and Barton Avenue be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations (except with parking rates and hours of operation being consistent to the rates and hours of operation at the time of completion) when the project is complete. 24. City Council direct the applicant to provide monthly community meetings, to discuss any concerns raised by the community.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the closure of the west sidewalk and the west side southbound lane on Bathurst Street, between Barton Street and a point 50 metres north, and provision of a temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the southbound curb lane, from May 31, 2026 to November 30, 2028, inclusive. 2. City Council authorize the closure of the north sidewalk on Barton Avenue, between Bathurst Street and a point 45 metres west, from May 31, 2026 to November 30, 2028, inclusive. 3. City Council rescind the existing southbound left-turns prohibition in effect 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Monday to Friday at the intersection of Bathurst Street and Barton Street. 4. City Council prohibit southbound left-turns at all times at the intersection of Bathurst Street and Barton Street. 5. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday to Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday; 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, at a rate of $2.00 dollars per hour for maximum period of 3 hours maximum, on the west side of Bathurst Street, between Barton Avenue and a point 62 metres north. 6. City Council rescind the existing no stopping regulation in effect 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the west side of Bathurst Street, between Barton Avenue and a point 62 metres north. 7. City Council rescind the existing maximum one-hour parking regulation in effect 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Bathurst Street, between Barton Avenue and a point 62 metres north. 8. City Council rescind the existing maximum one-hour parking regulation in effect 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday., except public holidays, on the west side of Bathurst Street, between Barton Avenue and a point 62 metres north. 9. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of Barton Street, between a point 44 metres east of Markham Street and a point 9.8 metres further east. 10. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the north side of Barton Street, between Bathurst Street and a point 47 metres west. 11. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on both sides of Old Crookshank Laneway, between Barton Street and a point 46 metres north. 12. City Council direct the applicant to sweep the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 13. City Council direct the applicant to construct and maintain a fully covered, protected and unobstructed walkway for all pedestrians, including for those with mobility devices, for the entire duration of the construction staging area permit to the satisfaction of the City engineer and ensure it is compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). 14. 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. 15. 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. 16. City Council direct the applicant to install appropriate signage and request the applicant to maintain all sightlines to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 17. 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. 18. 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. 19. City Council direct the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 20. 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. 21. 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. 22. City Council direct the applicant to cooperate with and provide all necessary assistance to the City Engineers, staff and representatives carrying out operation, maintenance, and construction activities to municipal infrastructure within the vicinity of the construction staging area, and at no cost to the City to remove any staging to accommodate the necessary municipal infrastructure work. 23. City Council direct that Bathurst Street and Barton Avenue be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations (except with parking rates and hours of operation being consistent to the rates and hours of operation at the time of completion) when the project is complete. 24. City Council direct the applicant to provide monthly community meetings, to discuss any concerns raised by the community.
TE33.40deferred
44 Price Street - Construction Staging Area
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Toronto Lawn and Tennis Club Limited is redeveloping the facility at 44 Price Street. The site is located on the north side of Price Street, between Scrivener Square and the east limit of Price Street. Transportation Services is requesting authorization to temporarily close a portion of the north boulevard allowance and the north sidewalk on Price Street, between a point 48 metres east of Scrivener Square and a point 12.5 metres further east for a period of 18 months, from May 29, 2026 to October 31, 2027, in order to facilitate the redevelopment. Pedestrians will be redirected from the north side to the south side of the road.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Deferred consideration of the Item until the July 8 and 9, 2026 meeting of Toronto and East York Community Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Congestion and Network Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the closure of the north boulevard allowance and north sidewalk on Price Street, between a point 48 metres east of Scrivener Square and a point 12.5 metres further east, from May 29, 2026, to October 31, 2027, inclusive. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday; and 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday at a rate of $4.50 per hour and for a maximum of three hours, on the north side of Price Street, between a point 135 metres east of Yonge Street and a point 12.5 metres further east. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the north side of Price Street, between a point 135 metres east of Yonge Street and a point 12.5 metres further east. 4. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to pressure wash or sweep (weather permitting) the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 5. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications. 6. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to 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. 7. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large-scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 8. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 9. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the appropriate City officials to submit directly to Toronto and East York Community Council at the appropriate time any necessary bills to amend the appropriate City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapters to give effect to Toronto and East York Community Council's direction, and to reinstate the traffic and parking regulations to what they were immediately prior to the date of this report from the Director, Congestion and Network Management, Transportation Services once the project is complete. 10. Toronto and East York Community Council direct that Price Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations (except with parking rates and hours of operation being consistent to the rates and hours of operation at the time of completion) when the project is complete.
TE33.41amended
50 Richmond Street East - Construction Staging Area
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Richmond Street East, City Council approval of this report is required. Interior alterations are being undertaken at the building located at 50 Richmond Street East. The site is located on the north side of Richmond Street East, between Berti Street and Victoria Street. Transportation Services is requesting authorization to temporarily close the north sidewalk on Richmond Street East, between a point 20.5 metres west of Berti Street and a point 12.5 metres further west for a period of 14 months, from June 25, 2026, to July 31, 2027, to enable construction staging operations for the project. The northerly westbound cycle track on Richmond Street will be widened and converted to a temporary shared pedestrian sidewalk and bicycle lane. The cycle track will be divided into a 1.5 metre wide pedestrian sidewalk and a 1.7 metre wide bicycle lane. The existing traffic lanes on Richmond Street East will be maintained.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the closure of the north sidewalk on Richmond Street East, between a point 20.5 metres west of Berti Street and a point 12.5 metres further west, and a provision of a temporary shared pedestrian sidewalk and bicycle lane within the portion of the existing designated cycle track, from June 25, 2026, to July 31, 2027, inclusive. 2. City Council direct the applicant to pressure wash or sweep (weather permitting) the temporary pedestrian sidewalk and bicycle lane daily, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 3. City Council direct the applicant to clear and treat the temporary pedestrian sidewalk and bicycle lane of any snow and ice. 4. City Council direct the applicant to construct and maintain an unobstructed walkway for all pedestrians, including for those with mobility devices, for the entire duration of the construction staging area permit to the satisfaction of the the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and ensure it is compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. 5. City Council direct the applicant to install appropriate signage to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 6. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and the 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 provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and the Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during material deliveries to control vehicle access to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 8. City Council direct the applicant to include a minimum of 75 percent of advertisement surface area on the construction hoarding to be allocated to artwork with adequate spotlighting at their sole cost; design is to be reviewed and approved by the local Ward Councillor. 9. City Council direct the applicant, in consultation with Transportation Services, to install appropriate signage to inform drivers and cyclists of any changes to the bicycle lanes. 10. City Council direct the applicant to cooperate with and provide all necessary assistance to the City Engineers, staff and representatives carrying out operation, maintenance and construction activities to municipal infrastructure with the vicinity of the construction staging area, and at no cost to the City to remove any staging to accommodate the necessary municipal infrastructure work. 11. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to submit directly to City Council at the appropriate time any necessary Bills to amend the appropriate City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapters to give effect to City Council's direction, and to reinstate the traffic and parking regulations to what they were immediately prior to the date of the revised report (May 21, 2026) from the Director, Congestion and Network Management, Transportation Services once the project is complete. 12. City Council direct that Richmond Street East be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete. 13. 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. 14. 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, Congestion and Network Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the closure of the north sidewalk on Richmond Street East, between a point 20.5 metres west of Berti Street and a point 12.5 metres further west, and a provision of a temporary shared pedestrian sidewalk and bicycle lane within the portion of the existing designated cycle track, from June 25, 2026, to July 31, 2027, inclusive. 2. City Council direct the applicant to pressure wash or sweep (weather permitting) the temporary pedestrian sidewalk and bicycle lane daily, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 3. City Council direct the applicant to clear and treat the temporary pedestrian sidewalk and bicycle lane of any snow and ice. 4. City Council direct the applicant to construct and maintain an unobstructed walkway for all pedestrians, including for those with mobility devices, for the entire duration of the construction staging area permit to the satisfaction of the City engineer and ensure it is compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). 5. City Council direct the applicant to install appropriate signage to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 6. 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. 7. 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 material deliveries to control vehicle access to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 8. 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. 9. City Council direct the applicant, in consultation with Transportation Services, to install appropriate signage to inform drivers and cyclists of any changes to the bicycle lanes. 10. City Council direct the applicant to cooperate with and provide all necessary assistance to the City Engineers, staff and representatives carrying out operation, maintenance, and construction activities to municipal infrastructure with the vicinity of the construction staging area, and at no cost to the City to remove any staging to accommodate the necessary municipal infrastructure work. 11. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to submit directly to City Council at the appropriate time any necessary bills to amend the appropriate City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapters to give effect to City Council's direction, and to reinstate the traffic and parking regulations to what they were immediately prior to the date of this report from the Director, Congestion and Network Management, Transportation Services once the project is complete. 12. City Council direct that Richmond Street East be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.
TE33.42adopted
307 Sherbourne Street - Construction Staging Area Time Extension
As Sherbourne Street is classified as a minor arterial street, City Council approval of this report is required. Forum Asset Management has undertaken the construction of an 18-storey student residence at 307 Sherbourne Street. The site is located on the southeast corner of Sherbourne Street and Gerrard Street East. By way of background, Item TE25.37 authorized the temporary closure of the east sidewalk and the easterly northbound cycle track on Sherbourne Street, between Gerrard Street East and a point 35 metres south, from October 15, 2025 to May 31, 2026. The original requested end date was February 28, 2027. However, a watermain replacement project was planned in the vicinity of the development, thus only an eight month period was granted. Presently, the planned watermain project has been delayed to March 2027. Transportation Services is requesting authorization to extend the duration of the construction staging area on Sherbourne Street for an additional eight months, from June 25, 2026 to January 31, 2027, to allow for the construction of the development to be completed.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the continuation of the closure of the east sidewalk and easterly northbound designated cycle track on Sherbourne Street, between Gerrard Street East and a point 35 metres south, and a provision of a temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the designated cycle track and a temporary bike lane within a closed portion of the northbound traffic lane, from June 25, 2026 to January 31, 2027, inclusive. 2. City Council direct the applicant to continue to pressure wash or sweep (weather permitting) 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 construct and maintain a fully covered, protected and unobstructed walkway for all pedestrians, including for those with mobility devices, for the entire duration of the construction staging area permit to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and ensure it is compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. City Council direct the applicant to continue to install appropriate signage and request the applicant to install converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 7. City Council direct the applicant to continue to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and the Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 8. City Council direct the applicant to continue to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and the Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 9. City Council direct the applicant to continue to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 10. 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. 11. 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. 12. City Council direct the applicant, in consultation with Transportation Services, to continue to maintain any bicycle lanes and install appropriate signage to inform drivers and cyclists of any changes to the bicycle lanes. 13. City Council direct the applicant to continue to cooperate with and provide all necessary assistance to the City Engineers, staff and representatives carrying out operation, maintenance and construction activities to municipal infrastructure with the vicinity of the construction staging area, and at no cost to the City to remove any staging to accommodate the necessary municipal infrastructure work. 14. City Council direct the applicant to continue to provide monthly community meetings, to discuss any concerns raised by the community. 15. City Council authorize the appropriate City Officials to submit directly to City Council at the appropriate time any necessary Bills to amend the appropriate City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapters to give effect to City Council's direction, and to reinstate the traffic and parking regulations to what they were immediately prior to the City Council decision on Item 2025.TE25.37 once the project is complete. 16. City Council direct that Sherbourne Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations (except with parking rates and hours of operation being consistent to the rates and hours of operation at the time of completion) when the project is complete.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Congestion and Network Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the continuation of the closure of the east sidewalk and easterly northbound designated cycle track on Sherbourne Street, between Gerrard Street East and a point 35 metres south, and a provision of a temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the designated cycle track and a temporary bike lane within a closed portion of the northbound traffic lane, from June 25, 2026 to January 31, 2027, inclusive. 2. City Council direct the applicant to continue to pressure wash or sweep (weather permitting) 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 construct and maintain a fully covered, protected and unobstructed walkway for all pedestrians, including for those with mobility devices, for the entire duration of the construction staging area permit to the satisfaction of the City engineer and ensure it is compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. City Council direct the applicant to continue to install appropriate signage and request the applicant to install converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 7. City Council direct the applicant to continue to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 8. City Council direct the applicant to continue 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 material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 9. City Council direct the applicant to continue to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 10. 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. 11. 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. 12. City Council direct the applicant, in consultation with Transportation Services, to continue to maintain any bicycle lanes, and install appropriate signage to inform drivers and cyclists of any changes to the bicycle lanes. 13. City Council direct the applicant to continue to cooperate with and provide all necessary assistance to the City Engineers, staff and representatives carrying out operation, maintenance, and construction activities to municipal infrastructure with the vicinity of the construction staging area, and at no cost to the City to remove any staging to accommodate the necessary municipal infrastructure work. 14. City Council direct the applicant to continue to provide monthly community meetings, to discuss any concerns raised by the community. 15. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to submit directly to City Council at the appropriate time any necessary bills to amend the appropriate City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapters to give effect to City Council's direction, and to reinstate the traffic and parking regulations to what they were immediately prior to the City Council decision on Item TE25.37 from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services once the project is complete. 16. City Council direct that Sherbourne Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations (except with parking rates and hours of operation being consistent to the rates and hours of operation at the time of completion) when the project is complete.
TE33.43adopted
1095-1111 Danforth Avenue and 1117 Danforth Avenue - Construction Staging Area
As Danforth Avenue is classified as a major arterial street, City Council approval of this report is required. 1095-1111 Danforth Project GP Inc. and 1117 Danforth Development NP are constructing a 14-storey rental apartment at 1095-1111 Danforth Avenue and 1117 Danforth Avenue. The projects will be constructed concurrently under the same construction manager, with a shared construction staging area. The site is located on the southeast corner of Danforth Avenue and Byron Avenue. Transportation Services is requesting authorization to temporarily close a portion of the south sidewalk, the eastbound bicycle lane, and the south side parking lane on Danforth Avenue for a period of 35 months, from June 25, 2026 to April 30, 2029, in order to facilitate construction staging operations for the development. Pedestrian movements will be maintained in a 2.1 metre wide covered and protected walkway within the closed portion of the bicycle lane on the south side of Danforth Avenue. The parking machine spaces (six) on the south side of Danforth Avenue will be temporarily removed to accommodate a temporary cycle track.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the closure of the south side sidewalk, the southerly eastbound cycle track and the parking lane on Danforth Avenue, between Byron Avenue and a point 111 metres east, and provision of a temporary 2.1 metre wide pedestrian walkway and 1.5 metre wide bicycle lane within the closed portion of Danforth Avenue, from June 25, 2026 to April 30, 2029, inclusive. 2. City Council rescind the existing maximum one-hour parking regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the south side of Danforth Avenue, between Byron Avenue and a point 111 metres east. 3. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday to Saturday; 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday at a rate of $3.25 per hour and for a maximum of 3 hours, on the south side of Danforth Avenue, between a point 74.6 metres east of Byron Avenue and a point 32.5 metres further east. 4. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the south side of Danforth Avenue, between Byron Avenue and a point 111 metres east. 5. City Council rescind the existing maximum one hour parking regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, on the east side of Byron Avenue, between Danforth Avenue and a point 37.5 metres south. 6. City Council rescind the existing permit parking on the odd side of Byron Avenue, between Danforth Avenue and a point 37.5 metres south, from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., at all times. 7. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the east side of Byron Avenue, between Danforth Avenue and a point 37.5 metres south. 8. City Council direct the applicant to pressure wash or sweep (weather permitting) the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 9. City Council direct the applicant to construct and maintain a fully covered, protected and unobstructed walkway for all pedestrians, including for those with mobility devices, for the entire duration of the construction staging area permit to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and ensure it is compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. 10. City Council direct the applicant to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkway have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 11. City Council direct the applicant to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local Business Improvement Areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications. 12. City Council direct the applicant to install appropriate signage and request the applicant to install converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 13. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and the Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 14. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and the Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large-scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 15. City Council direct the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 16. City Council direct the applicant to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 17. City Council direct the applicant to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 18. City Council direct the applicant, in consultation with Transportation Services, to maintain any bicycle lanes, and install appropriate signage to inform drivers and cyclists of any changes to the bicycle lanes. 19. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to submit directly to City Council at the appropriate time any necessary Bills to amend the appropriate City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapters to give effect to City Council's direction, and to reinstate the traffic and parking regulations to what they were immediately prior to the City Council decision on the revised report (May 21, 2026) from the Director, Congestion and Network Management, Transportation Services once the project is complete. 20. City Council direct that Danforth Avenue and Byron Avenue be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations (except with parking rates and hours of operation being consistent to the rates and hours of operation at the time of completion) when the project is complete. 21. City Council direct the applicant to cooperate with and provide all necessary assistance to the City Engineers, staff and representatives carrying out operation, maintenance, and construction activities to municipal infrastructure with the vicinity of the construction staging area, and at no cost to the City to remove any staging to accommodate the necessary municipal infrastructure work. 22. City Council direct the applicant to provide monthly community meetings, to discuss any concerns raised by the community.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Congestion and Network Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the closure of the south side sidewalk, the southerly eastbound cycle track and the parking lane on Danforth Avenue, between Byron Avenue and a point 111 metres east, and provision of a temporary 2.1 metre wide pedestrian walkway and 1.5 metre wide bicycle lane within the closed portion of Danforth Avenue, from June 25, 2026 to April 30, 2029, inclusive. 2. City Council rescind the existing maximum one-hour parking regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the south side of Danforth Avenue, between Byron Avenue and a point 111 metres east. 3. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday to Saturday; 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday at a rate of $3.25 per hour and for a maximum of 3 hours, on the south side of Danforth Avenue, between a point 74.6 metres east of Byron Avenue and a point 32.5 metres further east. 4. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the south side of Danforth Avenue, between Byron Avenue and a point 111 metres east. 5. City Council rescind the existing maximum one hour parking regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, on the east side of Byron Avenue, between Danforth Avenue and a point 37.5 metres south. 6. City Council rescind the existing permit parking on the odd side of Byron Avenue, between Danforth Avenue and a point 37.5 metres south, from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., at all times. 7. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the east side of Byron Avenue, between Danforth Avenue and a point 37.5 metres south. 8. City Council direct the applicant to pressure wash or sweep (weather permitting) the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 9. City Council direct the applicant to construct and maintain a fully covered, protected and unobstructed walkway for all pedestrians, including for those with mobility devices, for the entire duration of the construction staging area permit to the satisfaction of the City engineer and ensure it is compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). 10. City Council direct the applicant to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkway have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 11. City Council direct the applicant to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications. 12. City Council direct the applicant to install appropriate signage and request the applicant to install converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 13. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 14. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large-scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 15. City Council direct the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 16. City Council direct the applicant to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 17. City Council direct the applicant to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 18. City Council direct the applicant, in consultation with Transportation Services, to maintain any bicycle lanes, and install appropriate signage to inform drivers and cyclists of any changes to the bicycle lanes. 19. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to submit directly to City Council at the appropriate time any necessary bills to amend the appropriate City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapters to give effect to City Council's direction, and to reinstate the traffic and parking regulations to what they were immediately prior to the City Council decision of this report from the Director, Congestion and Network Management, Transportation Services once the project is complete. 20. City Council direct that Danforth Avenue and Byron Avenue be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations (except with parking rates and hours of operation being consistent to the rates and hours of operation at the time of completion) when the project is complete. 21. City Council direct the applicant to cooperate with and provide all necessary assistance to the City Engineers, staff and representatives carrying out operation, maintenance, and construction activities to municipal infrastructure with the vicinity of the construction staging area, and at no cost to the City to remove any staging to accommodate the necessary municipal infrastructure work. 22. City Council direct the applicant to provide monthly community meetings, to discuss any concerns raised by the community.
TE33.44adopted
185 Alberta Avenue - Designation of Fire Routes and amendment to Chapter 880 - Fire Routes
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 uses designated fire routes as a key mechanism in regulating fire prevention, including the prevention of 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 plans filed with the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services in respect of the municipal address set out below, as a fire route pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes: - 185 Alberta Avenue. 2. Authorized the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services 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, Toronto Fire Services, 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 plans filed with the Fire Chief in respect of the municipal address set out below, as a fire route pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes: - 185 Alberta Avenue. 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.
TE33.45adopted
10 Graphophone Grove - Designation of Fire Routes and amendment to Chapter 880 - Fire Routes
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 uses designated fire routes as a key mechanism in regulating fire prevention, including the prevention of 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 plans filed with the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services in respect of the municipal address set out below, as a fire route pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes: - 10 Graphophone Grove. 2. Authorized the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services 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, Toronto Fire Services 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 plans filed with the Fire Chief in respect of the municipal address set out below, as a fire route pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes: - 10 Graphophone Grove. 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.
TE33.46adopted
60 Bathurst Street - Designation of Fire Routes and amendment to Chapter 880 - Fire Routes
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 uses designated fire routes as a key mechanism in regulating fire prevention, including the prevention of 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 plans filed with the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services in respect of the municipal address set out below, as a fire route pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes: - 60 Bathurst Street. 2. Authorized the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services 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, Toronto Fire Services 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 plans filed with the Fire Chief in respect of the municipal address set out below, as a fire route pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes: - 60 Bathurst Street. 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.
TE33.47adopted
25 St. Mary Street - Designation of Fire Routes and amendment to Chapter 880 - Fire Routes
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 uses designated fire routes as a key mechanism in regulating fire prevention, including the prevention of 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 plans filed with the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services in respect of the municipal address set out below, as a fire route pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes: - 25 St. Mary Street. 2. Authorized the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services 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, Toronto Fire Services 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 plans filed with the Fire Chief in respect of the municipal address set out below, as a fire route pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes: - 25 St. Mary Street. 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.
TE33.48adopted
482 and 488 Wellington Street West - Encroachment Appeal
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. The purpose of this report is for Toronto and East York Community Council to consider an appeal submitted by the property owner of 482 and 488 Wellington Street West regarding their encroachment application. The encroachment consists of a wooden service bar enclosure with a canopy, occupying a total area of 11.9 square metres and a wooden privacy screen attached to a pergola. These structures do not comply with City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, Use Of. The property owner is seeking authority from Toronto and East York Community Council to allow the continued maintenance of the encroachment within the public right-of-way.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the General Manager, Transportation Services to enter into an Encroachment Agreement with the property owner of 482 and 488 Wellington Street West to permit the wooden service bar enclosure with a canopy and a wooden privacy screen attached to a pergola ("the encroachment"), subject but not limited to, the following conditions: a. the property owner will indemnify the City from and against all actions, suits, claims or demands and from all loss, costs, damages and expenses that may result from such permission granted; b. the property owner will maintain the encroachment at their own expense in good repair and a condition satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services and will not make any additions or modifications to the encroachment beyond what is allowed under the terms of the Agreement; c. the property owner will accept such additional conditions as the City Solicitor, or the General Manager, Transportation Services may deem necessary in the interest of the City; d. the property owner will remove the encroachment upon receiving written notice from Transportation Services to do so; e. the property owner will enter into an Encroachment Agreement with the City of Toronto, at the applicant's expense, and assume all liability and damages related to the encroachment; f. authority granted by Toronto and East York Community Council shall be conditional upon the applicant obtaining all required clearances from affected City divisions, units, agencies and the Public Utility Coordinating Committee, including signoffs from all public utility companies and satisfying all associated requirements; g. Transportation Services Division and/or utility companies may remove the encroachment at any time to install or maintain their assets within the affected public right-of-way with no obligation reinstate it; h. the property owner shall pay: 1. an annual licence fee in the amount of $3,008.00 as determined by Corporate Real Estate Management; and 2. any applicable property taxes eligible for the wooden service bar enclosure and canopy at 488 Wellington Street West; the licence fee shall be adjusted annually based on the Consumer Price Index (Toronto, all items) and be recalculated every five (5) years; and i. the property owner and/or occupant must obtain all necessary permissions from Toronto Building and Municipal Licensing and Standards, if required.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Street Permits, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services to enter into an encroachment agreement with the property owner of 482 and 488 Wellington Street West to permit the wooden service bar enclosure with a canopy and a wooden privacy screen attached to a pergola ("the encroachment"), subject but not limited to, the following conditions: a. The property owner will indemnify the City from and against all actions, suits, claims or demands and from all loss, costs, damages, and expenses that may result from such permission granted; b. The property owner will maintain the encroachment at their own expense in good repair and a condition satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services and will not make any additions or modifications to the encroachment beyond what is allowed under the terms of the Agreement; c. The property owner will accept such additional conditions as the City Solicitor or the General Manager, Transportation Services may deem necessary in the interest of the City; d. The property owner will remove the encroachment upon receiving written notice from Transportation Services to do so; e. The property owner will enter into an encroachment agreement with the City of Toronto, at the applicant's expense, and assume all liability and damages related to the encroachment; f. Authority granted by Toronto and East York Community Council shall be conditional upon the applicant obtaining all required clearances from affected City divisions, units, agencies, and the Public Utility Coordinating Committee (PUCC), including signoffs from all public utility companies, and satisfying all associated requirements; g. Transportation Services Division and/or utility companies may remove the encroachment at any time to install or maintain their assets within the affected public right-of-way with no obligation reinstate it; h. The property owner shall pay: i. an annual licence fee in the amount of $3,008.00 as determined by Corporate Real Estate Management; and ii. any applicable property taxes eligible for the wooden service bar enclosure and canopy at 488 Wellington Street West. The licence fee shall be adjusted annually based on the Consumer Price Index (Toronto, all items) and be recalculated every five (5) years; and i. The property owner and/or occupant must obtain all necessary permissions from Toronto Building and Municipal Licensing and Standards, if required.
TE33.49adopted
505 College Street - Encroachment Appeal - Enclosed Patio Structure with Storage Shed
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. The purpose of this report is for Toronto and East York Community Council to consider an appeal from the property owner of 505 College Street regarding their encroachment application. The encroachment consists of an existing enclosed patio structure and metal storage shed that does not comply with City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, Use Of. The property owner is seeking authorization from Toronto and East York Community Council to allow the continued maintenance of the existing enclosed patio structure and metal storage shed within the public right-of-way at 505 College Street, which is in contravention of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, Use Of.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the General Manager, Transportation Services to enter into an Encroachment Agreement with the property owner of 505 College Street to permit the enclosed patio structure and metal storage shed, subject but not limited to, the following conditions: a. the property owner will indemnify the City from and against all actions, suits, claims or demands and from all loss, costs, damages and expenses that may result from such permission granted; b. the property owner will maintain the encroachment at their own expense in good repair and a condition satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services and will not make any additions or modifications to the encroachment beyond what is allowed under the terms of the Agreement; c. the property owner will accept such additional conditions as the City Solicitor or the General Manager, Transportation Services may deem necessary in the interest of the City; d. the property owner will remove the encroachment upon receiving written notice from Transportation Services to do so; e. the property owner will enter into an Encroachment Agreement with the City of Toronto, at the applicant's expense, and assume all liability and damages related to the encroachment; f. authority granted by Toronto and East York Community Council shall be conditional upon the applicant obtaining all required clearances from affected City divisions, units, agencies and the Public Utility Coordinating Committee, including signoffs from all public utility companies and satisfying all associated requirements; g. Transportation Services Division and/or utility companies may remove the encroachment at any time to install or maintain their assets within the affected public right of way with no obligation to reinstate them; h. the property owner shall pay: 1. an annual licence fee as determined by Corporate Real Estate Management; and 2. any applicable real property taxes eligible for the storage shed; the licence fee shall be adjusted annually based on the Consumer Price Index (Toronto, all items) and be recalculated every five (5) years; and i. the property owner and/or occupant must obtain all necessary permissions from Toronto Building and Municipal Licensing and Standards, if required.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Street Permits, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services to enter into an encroachment agreement with the property owner of 505 College Street to permit the enclosed patio structure and metal storage shed, subject but not limited to, the following conditions: a. The property owner will indemnify the City from and against all actions, suits, claims or demands and from all loss, costs, damages, and expenses that may result from such permission granted; b. The property owner will maintain the encroachment at their own expense in good repair and a condition satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services and will not make any additions or modifications to the encroachment beyond what is allowed under the terms of the Agreement; c. The property owner will accept such additional conditions as the City Solicitor or the General Manager, Transportation Services may deem necessary in the interest of the City; d. The property owner will remove the encroachment upon receiving written notice from Transportation Services to do so; e. The property owner will enter into an encroachment agreement with the City of Toronto, at the applicant's expense, and assume all liability and damages related to the encroachment; f. Authority granted by Toronto and East York Community Council shall be conditional upon the applicant obtaining all required clearances from affected City divisions, units, agencies, and the Public Utility Coordinating Committee (PUCC), including signoffs from all public utility companies, and satisfying all associated requirements; g. Transportation Services Division and/or utility companies may remove the encroachment at any time to install or maintain their assets within the affected public right of way with no obligation to reinstate them; h. The property owner shall pay: i. an annual licence fee as determined by Corporate Real Estate Management; and ii. any applicable real property taxes eligible for the storage shed. The licence fee shall be adjusted annually based on the Consumer Price Index (Toronto, all items) and be recalculated every five (5) years; and i. The property owner and/or occupant must obtain all necessary permissions from Toronto Building and Municipal Licensing and Standards, if required.
TE33.50adopted
33 Yorkville Avenue - Amendment to Pedestrian Tunnel Encroachment Agreement
This staff report is about a matter which Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. This report seeks to amend the licence fee for the encroachment agreement authorized pursuant to Item TE19.27 , adopted by Toronto and East York Community Council at its meeting on October 15, 2020.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Amended Item TE19.27, adopted by Toronto and East York Community Council on October 15, 2020, by: a. deleting Part 1.h. in its entirety and replacing it with the following: 1.h. the Owner shall pay (i) an annual licence fee in the amount of $479.02 for the 17.51 square metre encroachment area of the pedestrian tunnel, plus applicable Harmonized Sales Tax, and (ii) any applicable real property taxes eligible; the licence fee shall increase annually throughout the term of the Encroachment Agreement in accordance with the City's User Fee Policy, as prescribed under the Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges, Appendix C - Schedule 2, Transportation Services.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Street Permits, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council amend Item TE19.27, adopted by Toronto and East York Community Council at its meeting held on October 15, 2020, by: a. Deleting Part 1.h. in its entirety and replacing it with the following: "1.h. the Owner shall pay (i) an annual licence fee in the amount of $479.02 for the 17.51square metre encroachment area of the pedestrian tunnel, plus applicable HST, and (ii) any applicable real property taxes eligible. The licence fee shall increase annually throughout the term of the encroachment agreement in accordance with the City's User Fee Policy, as prescribed under Chapter 441, Fees and Charges, Appendix C - Schedule 2, Transportation Services, of the City's Toronto Municipal Code."