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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TE4.26amended
85 Raglan Avenue - Residential Demolition Application
This staff report is about a matter for which the Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council make a final decision. In accordance with city-wide residential demolition control under the Toronto Municipal Code Ch.363, under the authority of Section 33 of the Planning Act, the application for the demolition of an existing three-storey detached single family dwelling, at 85 Raglan Avenue (Application No. 23 105375 DEM 00 DM) is being referred to the Toronto and East York Community Council for consideration to refuse or grant the application, including any conditions, if any, to be attached to the permit application because a building permit has not been issued for a replacement building.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Approved the application to demolish the three-storey detached single family dwelling and detached garage buildings without any conditions.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director and Deputy Chief Building Official, Toronto Building, Toronto and East York District recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council give consideration to the demolition application for 85 Raglan Avenue, and decide to: 1. Refuse the application to demolish the three-storey detached single family dwelling and detached garage buildings because there is no permit to replace the building on the site at this time; or 2. Approve the application to demolish the three-storey detached single family dwelling and detached garage buildings without any conditions; or 3. Approve the application to demolish the three-storey detached single family dwelling and detached garage buildings with the following conditions: a. That construction fences be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article III, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official; b. That all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition; c. That sod be laid on the site and be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 629-10, paragraph B and 629-11; and, d. That any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.
TE4.27amended
23 Strathearn Boulevard - Residential Demolition Application
This staff report is regarding a matter for which the Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision. In accordance with city-wide residential demolition control under the Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 363, under the authority of Section 33 of the Planning Act, the application for the demolition of an existing two-storey single family dwelling at 23 Strathearn Blvd (Application No. 23 113277 DEM 00 DM) is being referred to the Toronto and East York Community Council for consideration to refuse or grant the application, including any conditions, if any, to be attached to the permit application because Toronto Building received written objections.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Approved the application to demolish the existing two-storey single family dwelling without any conditions.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director and Deputy Chief Building Official, Toronto Building, Toronto and East York District recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council consider the demolition application for 23 Strathearn Blvd and decide to: 1. Refuse the application to demolish the existing two-storey single family dwelling because Toronto Building received written objections; or 2. Approve the application to demolish the existing two-storey single family dwelling without any conditions; or 3. Approve the application to demolish the existing two-storey single family dwelling with the following conditions: a. That construction fences be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 7, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official; b. That all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition; c. That sod be laid on the site and that the site be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 629-10, paragraph B and 629- 11; and d. That any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.
TE4.28amended
1 Bloor Street West - Noise Exemption Permit Refusal Appeal
1 Bloor Street West is an 85 Storey condominium. The matter before the Community Council is an appeal application for a construction noise exemption permit submitted by Mizrahi Development Group (The One) Inc. through their solicitor Dentons Canada LLP. The application requests construction activities to between 5:00 am to 11:00 pm from Monday through to Sunday and statutory holidays. The requested hours outside the bylaw time limits are to conduct low-noise activities (concrete-pouring and crane operation (electric crane, minimal noise), no jackhammering or demolition). The application further seeks exemption from the Noise Bylaws Loading and Unloading time limits, to allow for loading and unloading operations outside of the allowable time limits as per Section 2.4 (A) of the Noise Bylaw. The noise permit is specifically requested to remove the restrictions of bylaw: · § 591-2.3.(1), which restricts construction noise between 7am and 7 pm Weekdays and 9am to 7pm on Saturdays. · § 591-2,4(A), which restricts loading and unloading noise from 7am to 11pm Weekdays and 9am to 11pm weekends and statutory holidays. The noise exemption permit was requested to expedite the overall completion date of the project, shortening the window whereby it contributes to traffic congestion and lane closures. It would also allow the development to progress to higher floors at a faster rate which would reduce noise impacts of ground and lower-level occupants. The application was refused by Municipal Licensing and Standards (ML&S) on the basis of the Ward Councillor's objection. The applicant has appealed the refusal. As required for the appeal process, this staff report provides information to assist in the decision making for which Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision, namely a final decision under Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 591, Noise (Noise By-law) to either grant or refuse a noise exemption permit application given the appeal. If the Community Council grants the noise exemption permit application, it is subject to the conditions set out in § 591-3.2. D. of the Noise By-law, unless the Community Council determines otherwise, and to any other conditions respecting health, safety and nuisance as the Community Council considers advisable.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Granted the application, until April 1, 2024, subject to the conditions set out in § 591-3.2.D of the Noise By-law, and the following additional conditions: a. no construction noise is permitted before 6:30 a.m. on weekdays and 8:30 a.m. on weekends and holidays, or after 11:00 p.m. on evenings; b. noise from staff entering the premises and preparing for work is permitted between 6:00 a.m. and 6:30 am on weekdays and 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 am on weekends and holidays, taking all practicable measures to minimize noise; c. the noise produced by cranes and pumps on site shall be reduced by use of electric-powered equipment only, except that combustion-based equipment may be used for a task when no electric-powered equipment is commercially available at the time required; d. by May 17, 2023, the noise produced by the man-material hoist shall be reduced by modifying the hoist to reposition the motor on each cab and installing sound attenuating shroud/blankets around the motor(s) or equivalent noise attenuation measures approved by the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards; e. real time sound monitoring meters shall be operated 24 hours a day/7 days a week at the perimeter of the site, and, where permitted, on adjacent buildings, in locations approved by the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, to ensure that sound levels do not exceed 85 dBA for sensitive receptors, and to provide real time notice to the construction team; in the event of an exceedance, the exceeding activity must cease immediately; f. when neighbours complain of adverse effects from noise, the applicant shall check the real time sound monitoring meters as soon as possible so that remedial measures can be taken if necessary; g. noise from the following sources is not permitted after 9:00 p.m. on any day: 1. truck unloading; 2. bobcat operation; 3. concrete trucks backing up; 4. deliveries with any vehicle with a reverse beeping alert; 5. garbage removal; and 6. bolting and torquing (structural steel); h. noise from installation of formwork shall be reduced by enclosing all formwork behind ACS sound/wind screens while it is installed; i. evening noise from concrete pours shall be reduced by initiating such pours prior to 3:00 p.m.; if, due to exceptional circumstances, the applicant wishes to continue emitting noise from a concrete pour after 9:00 p.m., the applicant will give the Ward Councillor and the Community Liaison Committee prior written notice explaining the exceptional circumstance: j. noise from concrete truck queueing shall be minimized by monitoring, tracking and scheduling concrete trucks using a delivery management app, and concrete trucks shall continue to queue on Yonge Street; k. noise from delivery truck queueing shall be minimized by employing a shipping logistics manager dedicated to organizing "just in time" and scheduled deliveries; l. noise from formwork installation (banging/hammering/etc.), installation of reinforcing steel, placing of concrete, and finishing of concrete shall be reduced by installing a perimeter enclosure (ACS) around the tower structure at the active construction level, and enclosing 4 trailing levels below; m. noise from the installation of windows at the perimeter of the tower and the installation of the metal siding systems at interstitial mechanical floors shall be reduced by installing a perimeter enclosure (RCS) around the tower structure at the level where the windows are being installed, and enclosing 4 trailing levels below; n. noisy deliveries shall not take place after 7:00 p.m. or on Sundays or holidays; and o. the applicant must reduce noise from the concrete pump and hopper by installing a noise mitigation enclosure that encloses the concrete pump and hopper unit on the top and on all four (north, south, east and west) sides: 1. a temporary insulated wood enclosure must be in place by April 17, 2023; 2. the temporary enclosure must be replaced by a permanent noise reduction enclosure, no later than May 17, 2023, with the following characteristics: A. the walls of this enclosure shall be located as close as possible to the edges of the existing walled-off area on Balmuto Street; B. the roof shall be as low as is feasible above the concrete pump, and along with the enclosure east and west walls shall extend overtop of the concrete hopper, at least 1 metre past the north edge of the concrete hopper; C. the surfaces of this enclosure shall be constructed without any cracks or surface gaps; D. where penetrations are required, such as for the concrete pipes on the south side, these openings shall be cut back to ensure no rigid contact is made between the pipes and the enclosure; these openings shall remain as small as possible while still avoiding rigid contact; E. direct openings facing 35 Balmuto Street shall be avoided or further shielded; F. the material used to construct this enclosure shall have a surface density of around 24 kilograms/square metres to ensure a strong transmission loss around the 400 Hz frequency band, or equivalent noise attenuation material approved by the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards; G. the north side of the enclosure may be covered with a mass loaded vinyl curtain; and H. a mass-loaded vinyl material or another nonrigid material or sealant shall be placed in the opening between the enclosure walls and the penetrating pipes to reduce noise through the penetration.
Staff recommendation as filed
As per Chapter 591 - Noise Bylaw it is recommended that the Toronto and East York Community Council review the noise exemption permit application submitted by Mizrahi Development Group (The One) Inc. through their solicitor Dentons Canada LLP for construction noise and loading and unloading noise related to the development located at 1 Bloor Street West, Toronto. The available options are: 1. Refuse the application. OR, 2. Grant the application subject to the conditions set out in § 591-3.2.D of the Noise By-law, unless the Community Council determines otherwise, and to any other conditions respecting health, safety and nuisance as the Community Council considers advisable.
TE4.29adopted
6 Follis Avenue - Application to Remove a Private Tree
This report requests that Toronto and East York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 6 Follis Avenue. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal is due to the location of the tree, limited root space, disease, dripping sap, and needle drop. The Austrian pine tree, Pinus nigra, in question measures 32 cm in diameter. The City's Tree By-laws do not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable. Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision as to whether a permit may be issued when an applicant wishes to appeal 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 privately owned tree located at 6 Follis Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Urban Forestry, Parks, Forestry and Recreation recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 6 Follis Avenue.
TE4.30deferred
104 Scarboro Beach Boulevard - Application to Injure a City Tree
This report requests that Toronto and East York Community Council deny the request for a permit to injure one City-owned tree located at 104 Scarboro Beach Boulevard. The applicant indicates the reason they are requesting to injure the tree is to facilitate transplanting it to an alternative location in order to construct a new parking pad. The red maple tree, Acer rubrum, in question measures 7 cm in diameter. The City's Tree By-laws do not support the injury of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable. Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision as to whether a permit may be issued when an applicant wishes to appeal the City's decision to deny a tree permit.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Deferred consideration of the Item until the May 24, 2023 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Urban Forestry, Parks, Forestry and Recreation recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council deny the request for a permit to injure a City-owned tree located at 104 Scarboro Beach Boulevard.
TE4.31deferred
The purpose of this staff report is to report on the refusal to issue a permit by Municipal Licensing and Standards in the matter of an application for a Sidewalk Café permit at 1161 Queen Street East, Berkshire Avenue flankage.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Deferred consideration of the Item until the May 24, 2023 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Business Licensing and Regulatory Services, Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that: 1. Community Council deny the application for the proposed application Sidewalk Café permit at 1161 Queen Street East, Berkshire Avenue flankage.
TE4.32amended
219 Quebec Avenue - Application for Fence Exemption
This staff report concerns a matter for which the Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. The purpose of this report is to consider an application by the owner(s) of 219 Quebec Avenue to maintain an electric roller door fence with a wooden frame. The fence has a height of 2.7 meters (9 feet) in the side yard on the north side of the property. The fence has a width of approximately 3.6 meters (12 feet) and is abutting 223 Quebec Avenue. The fence is for security and privacy. It resembles a garage door. The fence would be in contravention of the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447-1.2B (1) Table 1 - Maximum Height of Fences. Based on a complaint, a Notice of Violation was issued on April 27, 2021.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Granted the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 219 Quebec Avenue to maintain an electric roller door fence with a height of 2.7 meters (9 feet) in the side yard on the north side of the property. Directed and required that the existing fence be maintained in good repair without alteration. Directed and required that at such time as 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
Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Refuse to grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 219 Quebec Avenue to maintain an electric roller door fence with a height of 2.7 meters (9 feet) in the side yard on the north side of the property, which does not comply with the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences, specifically section 447-1.2B (1) Table 1- Maximum Height of Fences. OR 2. Grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 219 Quebec Avenue to maintain an electric roller door fence with a height of 2.7 meters (9 feet) in the side yard on the north side of the property. Direct and require that the existing fence be maintained in good repair without alteration. Direct and require that at such time as a replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447-Fences, or its successor by-law.
TE4.33amended
20 Fisher Street - Application for Fence Exemption
This staff report concerns a matter for which the Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. The purpose of this report is to consider an application by the owner(s) of 20 Fisher Street to maintain a wooden fence with a height of 2.3 meters (7.5 feet) in the rear yard on the East property. The fence has a length of approximately 5 meters and is abutting 22 Fisher Street. The fence would be in contravention of the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447-1.2B (1) Table 1 - Maximum Height of Fences.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Granted the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 20 Fisher Street, to allow them to maintain the wooden fence with a height of 2.3 meters (7.5 feet) in the rear yard on the East property. Directed and required that the existing fence be maintained in good repair without alteration. Directed and required that at such time as 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
Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Refuse to grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 20 Fisher Street, to allow them to maintain the wooden fence with a height of 2.3 meters (7.5 feet) in the rear yard on the east property, which does not comply with the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences, specifically section 447-1.2B (1) Table 1- Maximum Height of Fences. OR 2. Grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 20 Fisher Street, to allow them to maintain the wooden fence with a height of 2.3 meters (7.5 feet) in the rear yard on the East property. Direct and require that the existing fence be maintained in good repair without alteration. Direct and require that at such time as a replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447-Fences, or its successor by-law.
TE4.34amended
273 Lauder Avenue - Application for Fence Exemption
This staff report concerns a matter for which the Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. The purpose of this report is to consider an application by the owner(s) of 273 Lauder Avenue to maintain a wooden lattice fence with a height of 2.4 meters (7.8 feet) in the rear yard on the northeast end of the property. It is a freestanding wood trellis that forms the back of a built-up planter. The fence has a length of approximately 5 meters (16.4 feet) and is abutting 275 Lauder Avenue. The fence was built for security and privacy purposes. The fence would be in contravention of the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447-1.2B (1) Table 1 - Maximum Height of Fences. Based on a complaint, a Notice of Violation was issued on September 21, 2021.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Granted the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 273 Lauder Avenue, to allow them to maintain the wooden fence with a height of 2.4 meters (7.8 feet) in the rear yard on the northeast property. Directed and required that the existing fence be maintained in good repair without alteration. Directed and required that at such time as 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
Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Refuse to grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 273 Lauder Avenue, to allow them to maintain the wooden fence with a height of 2.4 meters (7.8 feet) in the rear yard on the northeast property, which does not comply with the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences, specifically section 447-1.2B (1) Table 1- Maximum Height of Fences. OR 2. Grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 273 Lauder Avenue, to allow them to maintain the wooden fence with a height of 2.4 meters (7.8 feet) in the rear yard on the northeast property. Direct and require that the existing fence be maintained in good repair without alteration. Direct and require that at such time as a replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447-Fences, or its successor by-law.
TE4.35amended
Appointments to Business Improvement Area Boards of Management
Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority to appoint and remove directors from the boards of Businesses Improvement Areas (BIAs) that fall within its geographic boundaries. The purpose of this report is to recommend that Toronto and East York Community Council appoint directors to the College West, Danforth Village and Oakwood Village BIA Boards of Management and remove directors from The Beach and Bloor by the Park BIA Boards of Management.
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 the pleasure of Toronto and East York Community Council, and for a term expiring at the end of the term of Council or as soon thereafter as successors are appointed: College West: Judas, Maria Danforth Village: Ahmed, Jishan Azad, Abul Cao, Kevin Chun, David Gassendy, Jean-Pierre Louisy, Lois Sarkar, Sakib Shamsuddoha, Anwar Syed, Raffee Tourountzas, Paul Oakwood Village: Sorrenti, Anne 2. Removed the following directors from the Business Improvement Area Boards of Management set out below: The Beach: LaForge, Lise Bloor by the Park: Arcadi, James
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 the pleasure of Toronto and East York Community Council, and for a term expiring at the end of the term of Council or as soon thereafter as successors are appointed: College West: Judas, Maria Danforth Village: Ahmed, Jishan Azad, Abul Cao, Kevin Chun, David Gassendy, Jean-Pierre Louisy, Lois Minos, Steve Pappas, Will Shamsuddoha, Anwar Tourountzas, Paul Oakwood Village: Sorrenti, Anne 2. Remove the following directors from the Business Improvement Area Boards of Management set out below: The Beach: LaForge, Lise Bloor by the Park: Arcadi, James
TE4.36amended
Ontario Place - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment - Status Report
The purpose of this report is to provide an update on the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications submitted by Infrastructure Ontario on behalf of the Ministry of Infrastructure for the redevelopment of the predominantly Provincially-owned lands at Ontario Place at 955 Lake Shore Boulevard West. The Official Plan Amendment is for the entirety of Ontario Place. The Zoning By-law Amendment is for the whole site but proposes specific permissions for the Therme tourism, entertainment and waterpark facilities on the Mainland and West Island as well as the mainland parking structure serving multiple tenants and uses, including LiveNation, science programming at the Cinesphere and Pods and visitors to the public realm across the Island. These applications were submitted on November 25th, 2022. The applications envision a large scale redevelopment of the public lands and attractions at Ontario Place. The site is a Provincially-significant heritage and tourism attraction used by visitors from across Ontario, Canada and internationally. Ontario Place closed as a fully operating attraction in 2012, and the existing buildings, bridges, servicing infrastructure and shoreline are understood to require reinvestment to ensure the future viability of the site. Ontario Place today also serves as a waterfront public amenity and a cultural heritage landscape of international significance. The applications propose the following: - A Provincially-led Public Realm Master Plan for the free and continuously publically accessible lands on the East Island, Central Waterfront and Mainland; - Integration and coordination of the public realm designs across the site with Trillium Park, inclusive of continuously and publicly accessible portions of tenanted lands; - Retention and adaptive re-use of the pods and Cinesphere; - A 65,000 square metre private entertainment, water recreation and wellness facility with a maximum height of 45 metres on the West Island; - A 22,000 square metre entrance building at a maximum height of 26 metres on the mainland connecting to the Therme facility and proposed public realm on the West Island; - Future programming on the East Island and Mainland with details to be determined with land use policy options to be established in the draft Official Plan Amendment; - A five-level underground parking structure with 2,100 spaces and a surface parking lot with 630 spaces; - A bicycle parking facility with 680 spaces; - A single storey building to be built on top of the proposed underground parking facility to host Science-based programming potentially in partnership with the Ontario Science Centre; - Creation of new continuously publicly accessible lands and outdoor amenities on the West Island; - Shoreline stabilization works for the entire site and approximately 36,000 square metres of lakefilling above water plus approximately 25,200 square metres of lakefilling below water on the West Island. The Official Plan Amendment, which may include amendments to the City of Toronto Official Plan and the Central Waterfront Secondary Plan, is intended to guide the long-term land use direction of the lands and provides policy direction for the entirety of Ontario Place. An Official Plan Amendment is required to support the proposed land uses; provide specific guidance around the relationship of buildings to heritage buildings, structures and landscape and the public realm; and to appropriately address the existing and proposed parks, green space and natural heritage policies. The Zoning By-law Amendment seeks permissions for land use, height and other development standards for the entertainment, water recreation and wellness facility on the West Island and associated public realm. The Zoning By-law Amendment also seeks broader permissions that will apply to the entire site, including a proposed shared underground parking structure on the mainland. Future Zoning By-law Amendment applications are anticipated for an entertainment venue on the East Island (Live Nation Amphitheatre) and the additional structures on the mainland (potential building to accommodate Science-based programming).
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Requested the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to continue to use the following Guiding Principles for the Revitalization of Ontario Place, intended to be read and interpreted in the context of the Central Waterfront Secondary Plan, in the review of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications for the Ontario Place redevelopment: a. Removing Barriers/Making Connections: i. integration of planning, programming and governance and consider rationalizing land ownership matters at Ontario Place and Exhibition Place in order to realize natural synergies between the two properties; ii. explore opportunities to reduce the barrier effect of Lake Shore Boulevard West between Exhibition Place and Ontario Place; and iii. ensure any future planning along Lake Shore Boulevard West is coordinated with a strategy to improve connectivity between the two properties, and provides a human-scaled edge to the popular Martin Goodman Trail; b. Building a Network of Spectacular Waterfront Parks and Public Spaces: i. secure and enhance public access for the full length of the Ontario Place shoreline; ii. retain Trillium Park and the William Davis Trail as key place-making features at Ontario Place; iii. explore low-impact recreational uses for the West Island shoreline; and iv. consult with Indigenous peoples, including the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation on opportunities to weave Indigenous placemaking into the fabric of Ontario Place; c. Promoting a Clean and Green Environment: i. utilize findings of the Council-endorsed Waterfront Transit Network Plan to improve access to, from and between Ontario Place and Exhibition Place; ii. explore opportunities to consolidate large expanses of surface parking below grade in order to create a more walkable and transit-supportive environment; iii. implement the City's draft biodiversity strategy, build on the success of Trillium Park, extend green corridors into Exhibition Place; and iv. protect and strengthen the site's shoreline Natural Heritage features; d. Creating Dynamic and Diverse New Communities: i. Ontario Place should include a mix of non-residential uses and activities that reflect its waterfront location and rebuild its original goal of being a showcase and destination for Ontario; and e. Openness and Transparency: i. make decisions through public process, with full transparency of the government decision-making process; and ii. responsiveness to the broader community.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Community Planning recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council receive this report for information.
TE4.37amended
Status Report on the Gerrard-Carlaw North Transit Oriented Community
This report provides an update on the Provincial Transit Oriented Communities (TOC) program. It also includes preliminary planning comments, outstanding issues, opportunities to secure City priorities, and a summary of feedback received by the City and Infrastructure Ontario (IO) through a public engagement process for the Gerrard Carlaw North TOC. IO has partnered with Choice REIT for the delivery of a TOC proposal on the northeast corner of Gerrard Avenue and Carlaw Avenue (herein referred to as 'Gerrard Carlaw North') related to the Ontario Line Gerrard-Carlaw Station. The proposal, at 425-471 Carlaw Avenue, includes a mixed-use podium building with three tower elements at 30, 35 and 40 storeys. The proposal would also provide a public park, a Privately-Owned Publicly Accessible Space (POPS), and a new public street. The TOC falls within the study area for the Council-directed Gerrard-Carlaw Planning Study. The study was initiated prior to the TOC being announced, but the study scope has been adjusted to allow for these two projects to proceed concurrently. Opportunities for shared consultation and consideration of this TOC are being explored, with a focus on its connection to the surrounding existing and emerging context. A complete communities approach guides City Planning in consideration of both the TOC and the study.
The Toronto East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council request the Provincial Government require a minimum of 20 percent affordable housing on the Provincial Transit Oriented Community site at Gerrard/Carlaw for a minimum of 50 years. 2. City Council request ChoiceReit and Infrastructure Ontario to make a public commitment to add 20 percent of affordable units for 50 years guaranteed affordability to the their proposed Rezoning at the Provincial Transit Oriented Community site at Gerrard and Carlaw. 3. City Council request the Executive Director, Transit Expansion Office, in consultation with the General Manager, Parks, Forestry, and Recreation, to assess the impact on Matty Eckler Community Centre of adding 1098 new housing units and report to the Economic and Community Development Committee by the end of the fourth quarter of 2023 on this assessment.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Transportation Planning and the Acting Director, Community Planning, recommend that: 1. Toronto East York Community Council receive this report for information.
TE4.38adopted
Road Safety Review - St. Mark's Road, between Humbercrest Boulevard and Varsity Road
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Toronto and East York Community Council directed Transportation Services to report with a safety proposal for St. Mark's Road, between Humbercrest Boulevard and Varsity Road. There is an approximate 12 percent grade on this stretch of St. Mark's Road which has resulted in a number of safety concerns being raised by the public. This report provides an overview of the assessments and improvements proposed and/or undertaken by Transportation Services to date since the investigations took place last year.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Received the report (March 23, 2023) from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council receive this report for information.
TE4.39adopted
Intersection Safety Review - Broadview Avenue and Chester Hill Road
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Broadview Avenue, City Council approval of this report is required. Toronto and East York Community Council directed Transportation Services to conduct a review of various safety and operational concerns for road users at the intersection of Broadview Avenue and Chester Hill Road. This report provides an overview of the assessments and improvements proposed or undertaken by Transportation Services.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council rescind the existing prohibited pedestrian crossing on Broadview Avenue, between the south curb line of Chester Hill Road and a point 30.5 metres north of the north street line of Chester Hill Road.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council rescind the existing prohibited pedestrian crossing on Broadview Avenue, between the south curb line of Chester Hill Road and a point 30.5 metres north of the north street line of Chester Hill Road.
TE4.40amended
Intersection Safety Review - Broadview Avenue and Mortimer Avenue/Pottery Road
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Broadview Avenue, City Council approval of this report is required. Toronto and East York Community Council directed Transportation Services to conduct a review of various safety and operational concerns for road users at the intersection of Broadview Avenue and Mortimer Avenue. This report provides an overview of the assessments and improvements proposed or undertaken by Transportation Services.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council request Transportation Services, Traffic Systems Operations to undertake a capacity analysis to assess signal timing and phasing changes in order to improve the flow of traffic and pedestrian movement at Broadview and Mortimer and to report back to the June 22, 2023 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council. 2. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to have the appropriate staff respond to Councillor Fletcher's request of June 29, 2022 in Item 2022.TE34.173 for an assessment of the intersection to determine if all measures are in place to ensure the safety of all road users during the construction of the two developments located near this intersection and to report back to the June 22, 2023 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council. 3. City Council request Transportation Services, Development Planning and Review to undertake a study of this intersection to determine the future impacts of the development at 995 to 1005 Broadview and 2 - 4 Mortimer Avenue on future traffic flow and pedestrian movement and report back to the June 22, 2023 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council receive this report for information.
TE4.41adopted
Intersection Safety Review - Broadview Avenue and Torrens Avenue
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Broadview Avenue, City Council approval of this report is required. Toronto and East York Community Council directed Transportation Services to conduct a review of various safety and operational concerns for road users at the intersection of Broadview Avenue and Torrens Avenue, including the possibility of upgrading the existing pedestrian crossover to traffic control signals. This report provides an overview of the assessments and improvements proposed or undertaken by Transportation Services.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council receive the report (March 23, 2023) from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council receive this report for information.
TE4.42amended
Intersection Safety - Coxwell Avenue and Mortimer Avenue
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Toronto and East York Community Council requested Transportation Services to relocate the existing Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) bus shelter on the southwest corner of Coxwell Avenue and Mortimer Avenue in order to provide more space for pedestrians. In addition, staff were requested to investigate the placement of a second school crossing guard at this intersection. This report provides the results of the investigations undertaken by Transportation Services.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Directed the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the local City Councillor, to have the appropriate Transportation Services staff attend a follow up site visit meeting with the local City Councillors, Toronto District School Board Trustees, School Principal, School Parent Council, Michael Garron Hospital staff, Toronto Police Service, Emergency Medical Services and Toronto Fire Services. 2. Requested that Transportation Services keep the local Councillor's office updated on the timeline for the relocation of the southwest corner Toronto Transit Commission bus shelter and include these updates in any subsequent reports about intersection safety at Coxwell Avenue and Mortimer Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council receive this report for information.
TE4.43adopted
Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Raptors Playoff Season - Closure of Bremner Boulevard
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended to be inconsistent with City policy or by-laws. Transportation Services is requesting approval to temporarily close and amend the necessary traffic regulations on Bremner Boulevard between Lake Shore Boulevard West to a point east of the parking garage accesses servicing 15 and 25 York Street respectively, from Tuesday, April 4, 2023 to Thursday, June 25, 2023 to facilitate the Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment's viewing area for the Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Raptors 2023 playoff season.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the General Manager, Transportation Services to temporarily close Bremner Boulevard between Lake Shore Boulevard West to a point east of the parking garage accesses servicing 15 and 25 York Street respectively, from Tuesday, April 4, 2023 to Thursday, June 25, 2023 or the date the last team is eliminated, to facilitate Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment's viewing area during the Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Raptors 2023 playoff season and to amend the necessary traffic regulations. 2. Authorized and directed the appropriate City Officials to take the necessary action to give effect to Toronto and East York Community Council's decision, including the introduction of any Bills that may be required.
Staff recommendation as filed
Transportation Services recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorize the General Manager of Transportation Services to temporarily close Bremner Boulevard between Lake Shore Boulevard West to a point east of the parking garage accesses servicing 15 and 25 York Street respectively, from Tuesday, April 4, 2023 to Thursday, June 25, 2023 or the date the last team is eliminated, to facilitate Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment's viewing area during the Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Raptors 2023 playoff season and to amend the necessary traffic regulations; and 2. Authorize and direct the appropriate City Officials to take the necessary action to give effect thereto, including the introduction of any Bills that may be required.
TE4.44withdrawn
196 Borden Street - Encroachment Agreement - Basement Walkout Appeal
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services has reviewed an application to construct an encroachment within the public right of way at 196 Borden Street. The encroachment consists of a basement walkout within the municipal boulevard of the Borden Street frontage of the property. The purpose of this report is to request authority to enter into an encroachment agreement with the property owner of 196 Borden Street to permit the construction and ongoing maintenance of the basement walkout within the City's right of way on Borden Street.
Item TE4.44 was withdrawn from the Agenda.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the City to enter into an encroachment agreement (the "Agreement") with the owner of 196 Borden Street (the "Owner") for the purpose of permitting the owner to construct and maintain a basement walkout fronting 196 Borden Street subject, but not limited to, the following conditions: a. The property owner shall, at their own expense, enter into an encroachment agreement with the City of Toronto on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services, including the following: 1. The property owner shall assume all liability and damages related to the encroachments and release and indemnify the City with respect to any claims in relation thereto; 2. The property owner must retain valid property insurance for the duration of the encroachment installation on the right of way in an amount and with coverages satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services; 3. The property owner shall agree that the City and/or utility companies may remove the encroachments at any time in order to install or maintain services within the affected public right of way with no obligation to replace them; 4. The property owner shall remove the encroachments if required by the General Manager, Transportation Services, at any time and restore the street to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services; 5. The basement walkout is to have a minimum setback of 0.5 metres from the sidewalk and hydro pole; and 6. Obtain clearances and/or sign-offs from all affected utilities and satisfy all conditions imposed by any utilities that may be affected by the installation and maintenance of the basement walkout. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the General Manager Transportation Services, to negotiate, enter into and execute the encroachment agreement with the owner of 196 Borden Street as described in recommendation 1.
TE4.45amended
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services has reviewed an application to construct an encroachment within the public right-of-way at 225 Brunswick Avenue. The encroachments consist of two sunken building entrances and seven garbage storage boxes which contravenes City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, Use Of. Although the proposed encroachment on the public right-of-way contravenes the requirements under Code Chapter 743, staff is of the opinion that it will not have a negative impact on the public right-of-way for pedestrians or for traffic on the affected streets. Therefore, Transportation Services is requesting authority to enter into an encroachment agreement with the property owner, subject to conditions.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the General Manager, Transportation Services to negotiate and enter into an encroachment agreement (the "Agreement") with the owner of 225 Brunswick Avenue (the "Owner") for the purpose of permitting the owner to construct and maintain two garbage storage boxes fronting 225 Brunswick Avenue and two sunken building entrances and five garbage storages boxes on the Sussex Avenue flank of the subject address, subject, but not limited to, the following conditions: a. 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. maintain the sunken building entrances and garbage storage boxes 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. accept such additional conditions as the City Solicitor or the General Manager, Transportation Services may deem necessary in the interest of the City; d. remove the sunken building entrances and/or garbage storage boxes upon receiving written notice to do; e. obtain clearances and/or sign-offs from all affected utilities and satisfy all conditions imposed by any utilities that may be affected by the installation and maintenance of the sunken building entrances; f. to avoid obstructing pedestrian traffic, garbage storage boxes should be locked when not in use; however, they may be briefly unlocked on solid waste collection days to facilitate the removal and replacement of bins; and g. the garbage enclosures will be clad to match the building.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the General Manager of Transportation Services to negotiate and enter into an encroachment agreement (the "Agreement") with the owner of 225 Brunswick Avenue (the "Owner") for the purpose of permitting the owner to construct and maintain two garbage storage boxes fronting 225 Brunswick Avenue and two sunken building entrances and five garbage storages boxes on the Sussex Avenue flank of the subject address, subject, but not limited to, the following conditions: a. 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. Maintain the sunken building entrances and garbage storage boxes at their own expense in good repair and a condition satisfactory to the General Manager of Transportation Services and will not make any additions or modifications to the encroachment beyond what is allowed under the terms of the Agreement; c. Accept such additional conditions as the City Solicitor or the General Manager of Transportation Services may deem necessary in the interest of the City; d. Remove the sunken building entrances and/or garbage storage boxes upon receiving written notice to do; e. Obtain clearances and/or sign-offs from all affected utilities and satisfy all conditions imposed by any utilities that may be affected by the installation and maintenance of the sunken building entrances; and f. To avoid obstructing pedestrian traffic, garbage storage boxes should be locked when not in use. However, they may be briefly unlocked on solid waste collection days to facilitate the removal and replacement of bins.
TE4.46adopted
31 Oxford Street - Encroachment Agreement - Basement Walkout Appeal
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services has reviewed an application to construct an encroachment within the public right-of-way at 31 Oxford Street. The encroachment consists of a basement walkout within the municipal boulevard fronting the property. The purpose of this report is to request authority to enter into an encroachment agreement with the property owner of 31 Oxford Street to permit the construction and ongoing maintenance of the basement walkout within the City's right-of-way on Oxford Street.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the City to enter into an encroachment agreement (the "Agreement") with the owner of 31 Oxford Street (the "Owner") for the purpose of permitting the owner to construct and maintain a basement walkout fronting 31 Oxford Street subject, but not limited to, the following conditions: a. 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. maintain the basement walkout 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. accept such additional conditions as the City Solicitor or the General Manager, Transportation Services may deem necessary in the interest of the City; d. remove the basement walkout upon receiving written notice to do so; e. the basement walkout is to have a minimum setback of 0.5 metres from the sidewalk and hydro pole; f. obtain clearances and/or sign-offs from all affected utilities and satisfy all conditions imposed by any utilities that may be affected by the installation and maintenance of the basement walkout; g. obtain clearances and/or sign-offs from Urban Forestry and satisfy all conditions imposed by Urban Forestry; and g. 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 encroachments. 2. Authorized the General Manager, Transportation Services to negotiate, enter into, and execute the encroachment agreement with the owner of 31 Oxford Street as described in Part 1 above.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the City to enter into an encroachment agreement (the "Agreement") with the owner of 31 Oxford Street (the "Owner") for the purpose of permitting the owner to construct and maintain a basement walkout fronting 31 Oxford Street subject, but not limited to, the following conditions: a. 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. Maintain the basement walkout at their own expense in good repair and a condition satisfactory to the General Manager of Transportation Services and will not make any additions or modifications to the encroachment beyond what is allowed under the terms of the Agreement. c. Accept such additional conditions as the City Solicitor or the General Manager of Transportation Services may deem necessary in the interest of the City; d. Remove the basement walkout upon receiving written notice to do so; e. The basement walkout is to have a minimum setback of 0.5 metres from the sidewalk and hydro pole; f. Obtain clearances and/or sign-offs from all affected utilities and satisfy all conditions imposed by any utilities that may be affected by the installation and maintenance of the basement walkout; g. Obtain clearances and/or sign-offs from Urban Forestry and satisfy all conditions imposed by Urban Forestry; and g. 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 encroachments. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the General Manager Transportation Services, to negotiate, enter into, and execute the encroachment agreement with the owner of 31 Oxford Street as described in recommendation 1.
TE4.47adopted
60 Yorkville Avenue - Encroachment Appeal - Canopy and Terrace Addition
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services has reviewed an application from the property owners at 60 Yorkville Avenue to construct and maintain an encroachment fronting Bay Street within the public right-of-way. The encroachment consists of a glass and steel canopy structure and a raised terrace which is in contravention of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, Use Of. Specifically, the stainless steel canopy support structure and terrace structure does not fall within the list of delegated permitted encroachments. Although the glass and steel canopy and raised terrace is not on the list of permitted encroachments under Municipal Code Chapter 743, staff is of the opinion that it will not have a negative impact on the public right-of-way for pedestrians, vehicular traffic, or City maintenance on the affected streets. Therefore, Transportation Services is requesting authority to negotiate and enter into an encroachment agreement with the property owners, subject to conditions.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the General Manager, Transportation Services to negotiate and enter into an encroachment agreement with property owners of 60 Yorkville Avenue, to permit the glass and steel canopy structure and raised terrace, subject to the following conditions: a. 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. maintain the encroachments 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. accept such additional conditions as the City Solicitor or the General Manager, Transportation Services may deem necessary in the interest of the City; d. remove the encroachments upon receiving 30 days written notice to do so, or by a time deemed appropriate by the General Manager, Transportation Services; and e. the property owner enter into an encroachment agreement with the City of Toronto, at the applicant's expense, and assume all liability and damages related to the encroachments.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the General Manager of Transportation Services to negotiate and enter into an encroachment agreement with property owners of 60 Yorkville Avenue, to permit the glass and steel canopy structure and raised terrace, subject to the following conditions: a. 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. Maintain the encroachments at their own expense in good repair and a condition satisfactory to the General Manager of Transportation Services and will not make any additions or modifications to the encroachment beyond what is allowed under the terms of the Agreement. c. Accept such additional conditions as the City Solicitor or the General Manager of Transportation Services may deem necessary in the interest of the City; d. Remove the encroachments upon receiving 30 days written notice to do so, or by a time deemed appropriate by the General Manager of Transportation Services; and 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 encroachments.
TE4.48adopted
571 Dundas Street West - Construction Staging Area
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Dundas Street West, City Council approval of this report is required. Tridel Corporation and Toronto Community Housing Corporation ("TCHC") is constructing a 15-storey affordable rental building with retail and community uses and two-level underground parking garage shared with an adjoining 14-storey residential condominium building at 571 Dundas Street West. The site is located on the south east corner of Dundas Street West and Denison Avenue. All ingress and egress will be from Denison Avenue. Transportation Services is requesting approval to close the east sidewalk on Denison Avenue and a portion of the south boulevard on Dundas Street West for a period of 26 months, from January 1, 2023 to March 1, 2025 to facilitate construction staging operations. Pedestrian movements on the north side of Dundas Street West abutting the site will be maintained. Pedestrian movements on the east side of Denison Avenue abutting the site will be restricted and pedestrians will be directed to the west side of Denison Avenue.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the closure of a 2.9 metre wide portion of the east sidewalk on Denison Avenue between Grange Avenue and Dundas Street West, from January 1, 2023 to March 1, 2025. 2. City Council rescind the existing no parking prohibition in effect at all times on the east side of Denison Avenue, between Grange Avenue and Dundas Street West. 3. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the east side of Denison Avenue, between Grange Avenue and Dundas Street West. 4. 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. 5. City Council direct the applicant to construct and maintain a fully covered, protected, unobstructed, and fully Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act compliant walkway for all pedestrians, including for those with mobility devices for the entire duration of the construction staging area permit. 6. 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. 7. 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. 8. 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. 9. 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. 10. City Council direct the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 11. 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. 12. 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. 13. City Council direct that Denison Avenue be returned to its pre-construction traffic regulations when the project is complete.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the closure of a 2.9 metre wide portion of the east sidewalk on Denison Avenue between Grange Avenue and Dundas Street West, from January 1, 2023 to March 1, 2025. 2. City Council rescind the existing no parking prohibition in effect at all times on the east side of Denison Avenue, between Grange Avenue and Dundas Street West. 3. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the east side of Denison Avenue, between Grange Avenue and Dundas Street West. 4. 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. 5. City Council direct the applicant to construct and maintain a fully covered, protected, unobstructed, and fully AODA compliant walkway for all pedestrians, including for those with mobility devices for the entire duration of the construction staging area permit. 6. 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. 7. 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. 8. 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. 9. 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. 10. City Council direct the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 11. 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. 12. 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. 13. City Council direct that Denison Avenue be returned to its pre-construction traffic regulations when the project is complete.
TE4.49adopted
135-143 Portland 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. Adi Development Group is constructing a 16-storey condominium with a total of 129 units at 135-143 Portland Street. The site is located on the east side of Portland Street in-between Richmond Street West and Adelaide Street West. All ingress and egress will be from Portland Street. For Phase 1, a portion of the east boulevard on Portland Street will be closed for a period of 7 months, from April 1, 2023 to November 1, 2023 to facilitate construction staging operations. Pedestrian movements on the east side of Portland Street will be maintained. For Phase 2, Transportation Services is requesting approval to close the east sidewalk and a portion of the northbound curb lane on Portland Street for a period of 19 months, from November 2, 2023 to June 1, 2025 to facilitate construction staging operations. Pedestrian movements on the east side of Portland Street abutting the site will be restricted and pedestrians will be directed to the west side of Portland Street.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the closure of a 5.1 metre wide portion of the east boulevard and a 1.4 metre section of the northbound curb lane on Portland Street between a point 63 metres north of Adelaide Street West and a point 26 metres further north on Portland Street, from November 2, 2023 to June 1, 2025. 2. Rescinded the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday; 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, on the east side of Portland Street, between a point 50.5 metres north of Adelaide Street West and Richmond Street West. 3. Rescinded the existing permit parking designation in effect all times, except 1 hour parking from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., 7 days a week on the odd (east) side of Portland Street, from Adelaide Street West to Richmond Street West. 4. Prohibited stopping at all times on both sides of Portland Street, between a point 63 metres north of Adelaide Street West and a point 26 metres further north. 5. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the west side of Portland Street between a point 63 metres north of Adelaide Street West and a point 26 metres further north. 6. Authorized parking by permit only on an area basis, within Permit Parking Area 6E, from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. daily, on the odd (south) side of Adelaide Street West from Portland Street to Brant Street. 7. Rescinded the existing standing prohibition in effect from 2:00 a.m. to 4:00 a.m., on the south side of Adelaide Street West from a point 33.5 metres east of Portland Street and a point 30.5 metres west of Brant Street. 8. Authorized parking by permit only on an area basis, within permit parking area 6E, from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. daily, on the odd (south) side of Wellington Street West from Portland Street to Draper Street. 9. Rescinded the existing standing prohibition in effect from 2:00 a.m. to 4:00 a.m., on the south side of Wellington Street West from Portland Street to Draper Street. 10. Directed 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. 11. Directed the applicant to construct and maintain a fully covered, protected, unobstructed, and fully Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act compliant walkway for all pedestrians, including for those with mobility devices for the entire duration of the construction staging area permit. 12. Directed the applicant to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkway have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 13. Directed the applicant to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local Business Improvement Areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications. 14. Directed 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. 15. Directed 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. 16. Directed the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 17. Directed the applicant to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 18. Directed the applicant to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 19. Directed that Portland Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic regulations when the project is complete.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the closure of a 5.1 metre wide portion of the east boulevard and a 1.4 metre section of the northbound curb lane on Portland Street between a point 63 metres north of Adelaide Street West and a point 26 metres further north on Portland Street, from November 2, 2023 to June 1, 2025. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday; 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, on the east side of Portland Street, between a point 50.5 metres north of Adelaide Street West and Richmond Street West. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing permit parking designation in effect all times, except 1 hour parking from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., 7 days a week on the odd (east) side of Portland Street, from Adelaide Street West to Richmond Street West. 4. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on both sides of Portland Street, between a point 63 metres north of Adelaide Street West and a point 26 metres further north. 5. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the west side of Portland Street between a point 63 metres north of Adelaide Street West and a point 26 metres further north. 6. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize parking by permit only on an area basis, within permit parking area 6E, from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. daily, on the odd (south) side of Adelaide Street West from Portland Street to Brant Street. 7. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing standing prohibition in effect from 2:00 a.m. to 4:00 a.m., on the south side of Adelaide Street West from a point 33.5 metres east of Portland Street and a point 30.5 metres west of Brant Street. 8. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize parking by permit only on an area basis, within permit parking area 6E, from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. daily, on the odd (south) side of Wellington Street West from Portland Street to Draper Street. 9. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing standing prohibition in effect from 2:00 a.m. to 4:00 a.m., on the south side of Wellington Street West from Portland Street to Draper Street. 10. 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. 11. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to construct and maintain a fully covered, protected, unobstructed, and fully AODA compliant walkway for all pedestrians, including for those with mobility devices for the entire duration of the construction staging area permit. 12. 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. 13. 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. 14. Toronto and East York Community 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. 15. 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. 16. 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. 17. 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. 18. 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. 19. Toronto and East York Community Council direct that Portland Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic regulations when the project is complete.
TE4.50adopted
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. 375-381 Queen Street West Inc., is constructing a seven-storey mixed-use office building with ground floor retail at 375-381 Queen Street West. A portion of the southbound curb lane on Peter Street and west sidewalk, abutting the site, is currently closed to accommodate construction staging operations for the development. Toronto and East York Community Council, at its meeting on September 16, 2020, authorized the subject construction staging area from September 16, 2020 to October 31, 2022. The developer has requested an extension of the duration of the construction staging area on Peter Street, as the site has experienced a number of construction delays due to inclement weather and labour interruptions. Transportation Services is requesting authorization to extend the duration of the construction staging area on Peter Street for an additional nine months, from April 12, 2023 to December 31, 2023, to allow for the construction of the development to be completed. It should be noted that during the lapse in approval period, the site has been operating under a monthly Street Occupation Permit. Additionally, the east sidewalk on Peter Street, between Queen Street West and Richmond Street West was recently widened as part of the City's streetscaping project. As a result of the project, the overall width of Peter Street was reduced and the northbound bike lane can no longer be maintained within the vicinity of the construction staging area. Therefore, Transportation Services is requesting authorization to temporarily close the bike lane on the east side of Peter Street, between a point 15 metres north of Richmond Street West and Queen Street West.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the continuation of the closure of the west sidewalk on Peter Street, between Queen Street West and Jack Cooper Lane, from April 12, 2023 to December 31, 2023. 2. Authorized the closure of a 0.85 metre wide portion of the southbound curb lane on Peter Street, between Queen Street West and Jack Cooper Lane, from April 12, 2023 to December 31, 2023. 3. Authorized the closure of the bike lane on the west side of Peter Street, between Queen Street West and Jack Cooper Lane, from April 27, 2023 to December 31, 2023. 4. Authorized the closure of the bike lane on the east side of Peter Street, between a point 15 metres north of Richmond Street West and Queen Street West, from April 27, 2023 to December 31, 2023. 5. Directed 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. 6. Directed the applicant to continue to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkways have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 7. Directed the applicant to continue to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local Business Improvement Areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications. 8. Directed the applicant to continue to install appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 9. Directed the applicant to continue providing a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Traffic 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. 10. Directed the applicant to continue providing a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Traffic 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. 11. Directed 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. 12. Directed 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. 13. Directed that Peter Street be returned to pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the continuation of the closure of the west sidewalk on Peter Street, between Queen Street West and Jack Cooper Lane, from April 12, 2023 to December 31, 2023. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the closure of a 0.85 metre wide portion of the southbound curb lane on Peter Street, between Queen Street West and Jack Cooper Lane, from April 12, 2023 to December 31, 2023. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the closure of the bike lane on the west side of Peter Street, between Queen Street West and Jack Cooper Lane, from April 27, 2023 to December 31, 2023. 4. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the closure of the bike lane on the east side of Peter Street, between a point 15 metres north of Richmond Street West and Queen Street West, from April 27, 2023 to December 31, 2023. 5. Toronto and East York Community 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. 6. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkways have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 7. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to 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. 8. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue to install appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 9. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue providing a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 10. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue providing a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 11. Toronto and East York Community 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. 12. Toronto and East York Community 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. 13. Toronto and East York Community Council direct that Peter Street be returned to pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.