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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TE4.51adopted
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Donlands Avenue, City Council approval of this report is required. Donlands Station, located on the southwest corner of Donlands Avenue and Strathmore Boulevard, is being modernized to accommodate one at-grade elevator and one below-grade elevator at the main station. In addition, a second entrance/exit is also being added to the station that will be located on the east side of Dewhurst Boulevard south of Strathmore Boulevard, as part of the TTC's Easier Access Program and Second Exit Program. Due to tasks being completed on different schedules, separate reports were prepared for the Easier Access and Second Exit components associated with Donlands Station. This report deals with Phase 4 of the Easier Access project only, located at the main station. As part of Phases 2 and 3 of the Easier Access project, at its meeting on May 5 and 6, 2021, City Council approved the closure of sections of the west sidewalk and southbound curb lane on Donlands Avenue, north and south of Strathmore Boulevard. In addition, the closure of sections of the north and south sidewalks, and of the westbound and eastbound curb lanes on Strathmore Boulevard west of Donlands Avenue, was approved. As TTC is preparing to commence work on Phase 4 of project, Transportation Services is requesting authorization to close the following sidewalks and traffic lanes, from May 1, 2023 to September 30, 2023, to accommodate construction staging operations: · The north sidewalk and a 2.0 metre-wide portion of the westbound curb lane on Strathmore Boulevard, between Donlands Avenue and a point 25 metres west. · The west sidewalk and a 5.8 metre-wide portion of the southbound curb lane and adjacent lane on Donlands Avenue, between Strathmore Boulevard and a point 24 metres north. Pedestrians on the west side of Donlands Avenue north of Strathmore Boulevard will be accommodated in a protected walkway, located within the southbound lanes of Donlands Avenue. Pedestrian access on the north side of Strathmore Boulevard will be restricted and pedestrians will be directed to the south-west corner of Donlands Avenue and Strathmore Boulevard, where a minimum sidewalk width of 1.8 metres will be maintained on both streets abutting the staging area. Traffic lanes on Donlands Avenue will be realigned to provide one 3.5 metre-wide lane each for northbound and southbound traffic. Through traffic on Strathmore Boulevard will be closed, except for local traffic only. Strathmore Boulevard at its narrowest point will be reduced to a width of 7.9 metres, which will allow one lane for each direction for local traffic for the residential properties located on Strathmore Boulevard between Donlands Avenue and Dewhurst Boulevard. Strathmore Boulevard at Dewhurst Boulevard is currently fully closed to accommodate construction activities related to the Second Exit portion of this project.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the closure of the north sidewalk and a 2.0 metre-wide portion of the westbound curb lane on Strathmore Boulevard, between Donlands Avenue and a point 25 metres west, from May 1, 2023 to September 30, 2023. 2. City Council authorize the closure of the west sidewalk and a 5.8 metre-wide portion of the southbound curb lane and adjacent lane on Donlands Avenue, between Strathmore Boulevard and a point 24 metres north, from May 1, 2023 to September 30, 2023. 3. 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. 4. City 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. 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 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 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. 8. City Council direct the applicant to continue to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and 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. 9. City Council direct the applicant to continue to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 10. City Council direct the applicant to continue to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 11. City Council direct that Donlands Avenue and Strathmore Boulevard 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. City Council authorize the closure of the north sidewalk and a 2.0 metre-wide portion of the westbound curb lane on Strathmore Boulevard, between Donlands Avenue and a point 25 metres west, from May 1, 2023 to September 30, 2023. 2. City Council authorize the closure of the west sidewalk and a 5.8 metre-wide portion of the southbound curb lane and adjacent lane on Donlands Avenue, between Strathmore Boulevard and a point 24 metres north, from May 1, 2023 to September 30, 2023. 3. 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. 4. City 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. 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 install appropriate signage and 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 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. 8. City Council direct the applicant to continue to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 9. City Council direct the applicant to continue to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 10. City Council direct the applicant to continue to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 11. City Council direct that Donlands Avenue and Strathmore Boulevard be returned to pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.
TE4.52amended
Construction Hub Co-ordination - Yonge Street and St. Clair Avenue
As part of the approval for Item TE1.30, Toronto and East York Community Council requested a report on the feasibility of establishing a construction hub within the Yonge Street and St. Clair Avenue area. This staff report provides an overview of the Construction Hub requirements, feasibility review and recommendations.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Requested Transportation Services staff to hold regular meetings with the resident associations, local Business Improvement Areas and developers to discuss upcoming construction activities and proposed construction management plans.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. The Toronto and East York Community Council receive this report for information.
TE4.53adopted
Accessible Parking Spaces - April 2023 (Delegated)
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services is requesting approval for the installation/removal of on-street accessible parking spaces for persons with disabilities.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the installation/removal of on-street accessible parking spaces at the locations identified in Attachment 1 to the report (April 3, 2023) from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the installation/removal of on-street accessible parking spaces at the locations identified in Attachment 1 and attached to the report entitled "Accessible Parking Spaces-April 2023 (Delegated)", dated April 3, 2023 from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
TE4.54adopted
Removal of On-Street Accessible Loading Zone - Manning Avenue
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services is recommending the removal of an on-street accessible loading zone located on the west side of Manning Avenue, between a point 32 metres north of Harbord Street and a point 14 metres further north. During the course of the investigation, it was noted that there is a discrepancy between posted signs and the existing parking regulations. Recommendations 3 to 6 will correct these inconsistencies.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Rescinded the existing on-street accessible loading zone in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Manning Avenue, between a point 32 metres north of Harbord Street and a point 14 metres further north. 2. Rescinded the permit parking regulation in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. Monday to Friday, and 12:01 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. Saturday and Sunday on the even (west) side of Manning Avenue, from a point 32 metres north of Harbord Street to a point 14 metres further north. 3. Rescinded the permit parking regulation in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. all times, except no parking from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., from a point 45 metres south of Bloor Street West to Bloor Street West, on the even (west) side of Manning Avenue, from a point 46 metres north of Harbord Street to Bloor Street West. 4. Authorized permit parking to be in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Monday to Saturday, and 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., Sunday on the even (west) side of Manning Avenue, from Harbord Street to Bloor Street West. 5. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on the west side of Manning Avenue, between Bloor Street West and a point 45.7 metres south. 6. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the west side of Manning Avenue, between a point 44.2 metres north of Harbord Street and a point 1.8 metres further north. 7. Rescinded the permit parking regulation in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. all times on the even (west) side of Manning Avenue, from Harbord Street to a point 32 metres north.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing on-street accessible loading zone in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Manning Avenue, between a point 32 metres north of Harbord Street and a point 14 metres further north. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the permit parking regulation in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. Monday to Friday, and 12:01 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. Saturday and Sunday on the even (west) side of Manning Avenue, from a point 32 metres north of Harbord Street to a point 14 metres further north. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the permit parking regulation in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. all times, except no parking from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., from a point 45 metres south of Bloor Street West to Bloor Street West, on the even (west) side of Manning Avenue, from a point 46 metres north of Harbord Street to Bloor Street West. 4. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize permit parking to be in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Monday to Saturday, and 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., Sunday on the even (west) side of Manning Avenue, from Harbord Street to Bloor Street West. 5. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on the west side of Manning Avenue, between Bloor Street West and a point 45.7 metres south. 6. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the west side of Manning Avenue, between a point 44.2 metres north of Harbord Street and a point 1.8 metres further north. 7. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the permit parking regulation in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. all times on the even (west) side of Manning Avenue, from Harbord Street to a point 32 metres north.
TE4.55amended
On-Street Parking Review - Parliament Street
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Parliament Street, City Council approval of this report is required. At its meeting on January 26, 2023, Toronto and East York Community Council requested Transportation Services to investigate the feasibility of providing free parking at several locations on Parliament Street for mosques. This report provides information that these requests are not supported at this time, but will be considered as part of a broader City-wide Parking Strategy study being undertaken by Transportation Services this year, with a final report coming to City Council in Q2 of 2024.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday and from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday, for a maximum period of three hours and at a rate of $2.00 per hour, on the east side of Parliament Street, between Queen Street East and Gerrard Street East. 2. City Council authorize the installation of parking machines on the east side of Parliament Street, between Queen Street East and Shuter Street, to be in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday and from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday, for a maximum period of three hours and at a rate of $2.00 per hour. 3. City Council authorize the installation of parking machines on the east side of Parliament Street, between Shuter Street and St. David Street, to be in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Thursday, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Friday and from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday, for a maximum period of three hours and at a rate of $2.00 per hour. 4. City Council authorize the installation of parking machines on the east side of Parliament Street, between Dundas Street East and Oak Street, to be in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Thursday, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Friday and from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday, for a maximum period of three hours and at a rate of $2.00 per hour. 5. City Council authorize the installation of parking machines on the east side of Parliament Street, between Oak Street and Gerrard Street East, to be in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday and from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday, for a maximum period of three hours and at a rate of $2.00 per hour. 6. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday and from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday, for a maximum period of three hours and at a rate of $2.00 per hour, on the west side of Parliament Street, between Queen Street East and Gerrard Street East. 7. City Council authorize the installation of parking machines on the west side of Parliament Street, between Queen Street East and Shuter Street, to be in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday and from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday, for a maximum period of three hours and at a rate of $2.00 per hour. 8. City Council authorize the installation of parking machines on the west side Parliament Street, between Shuter Street and Oak Street, be in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Thursday, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Friday and from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday, for a maximum period of three hours and at a rate of $2.00 per hour. 9. City Council authorize the installation of parking machines on the west side of Parliament Street, between Oak Street and Gerrard Street East, to be in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday and from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday, for a maximum period of three hours and at a rate of $2.00 per hour. 10. City Council rescind the existing maximum 1 hour parking regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday and 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday, on the east side of Parliament Street, between Queen Street East and Shuter Street. 11. City Council rescind the existing maximum 1 hour parking regulation in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday and 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday, on the west side of Parliament Street, between Shuter Street and Queen Street East.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council receive this report for information.
TE4.56adopted
Traffic Control Signals - Bloor Street West and Pauline Avenue/Collegiate Road
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Bloor Street West, City Council approval of this report is required. As per conditions of approval for the development at 1141 Bloor Street West, 980 Dufferin Street and 90 Croatia Street, the existing pedestrian crossover (PXO) at Bloor Street, immediately east of Pauline Avenue, is to be replaced with traffic control signals at the intersection of Bloor Street West and Pauline Avenue/Collegiate Road. Collegiate Road is a new public road that is being constructed on the south side of Bloor Street West. Transportation Services supports the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Bloor Street West and Pauline Avenue/Collegiate Road.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Bloor Street West and Pauline Avenue/Collegiate Road. 2. City Council authorize the removal of the existing pedestrian crossover on Bloor Street West immediately east of Pauline Avenue, in conjunction with the installation of the traffic control signals as set out in Recommendation 1 above.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Bloor Street West and Pauline Avenue/Collegiate Road. 2. City Council authorize the removal of the existing pedestrian crossover on Bloor Street West immediately east of Pauline Avenue, in conjunction with the installation of the traffic control signals as set out in Recommendation 1 above.
TE4.57amended
Traffic Calming (Speed Humps) - Bain Avenue
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 the need for traffic calming (speed humps) on Bain Avenue, between Broadview Avenue and Ingham Avenue. The assessment indicates the warrant criteria as set out in the City of Toronto's Traffic Calming Policy has not been satisfied. Therefore, staff do not recommend the installation of speed humps on Bain Avenue.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Waived the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorized the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Bain Avenue; and a. authorized the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Bain Avenue, between Broadview Avenue and Ingham Avenue ;and b. directed the City Solicitor to prepare a By-law to alter sections of the roadway to install four speed humps on Bain Avenue, between Broadview Avenue and Ingham Avenue, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on Attachment 2, Drawing TC-131 dated March 2023, to the report (March 23, 2023) from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council not authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Bain Avenue, between Broadview Avenue and Ingham Avenue.
TE4.58amended
Traffic Calming (Speed Humps) - Butternut Street
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 the need for traffic calming (speed humps) on Butternut Street, between Jackman Avenue and Ellerbeck Street. The assessment indicates the warrant criteria as set out in the City of Toronto's Traffic Calming Policy has not been satisfied. Therefore, staff do not recommend the installation of speed humps on Butternut Street.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Waived the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorized the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Butternut Street; and a. authorized the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Butternut Street, between Jackman Avenue and Ellerbeck Street; and b. directed the City Solicitor to prepare a By-law to alter sections of the roadway to install three speed humps on Butternut Street, between Jackman Avenue and Ellerbeck Street, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on Attachment 2, Drawing TC-123 dated March 2023, to the report (March 23, 2023) from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council not authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Butternut Street, between Jackman Avenue and Ellerbeck Street.
TE4.59amended
Chatham Avenue - Traffic Calming (Speed Humps)
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 the need for traffic calming (speed humps) on Chatham Avenue, between Greenwood Avenue and Byron Avenue. The assessment indicates the warrant criteria as set out in the City of Toronto's Traffic Calming Policy has not been satisfied. Therefore, staff do not recommend the installation of speed humps on Chatham Avenue.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Waived the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorized the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Chatham Avenue; and a. authorized the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Chatham Avenue, between Greenwood Avenue and Byron Avenue; and b. directed the City Solicitor to prepare a By-law to alter sections of the roadway to install four speed humps on Chatham Avenue, between Greenwood Avenue and Byron Avenue, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on Attachment 2, Drawing TC-118 dated December 2022, to the report (February 6, 2023) from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council not authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Chatham Avenue, between Greenwood Avenue and Byron Avenue.
TE4.60amended
Traffic Calming (Speed Humps) - Jackman Avenue
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 the need for traffic calming (speed humps) on Jackman Avenue, between Browning Avenue and Hurndale Avenue. The assessment indicates the warrant criteria as set out in the City of Toronto's Traffic Calming Policy has not been satisfied. Therefore, staff do not recommend the installation of speed humps on Jackman Avenue.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Waived the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorized the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Jackman Avenue; and a. authorized the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Jackman Avenue, between Browning Avenue and Hurndale Avenue; and b. directed the City Solicitor to prepare a By-law to alter sections of the roadway to install seven speed humps on Jackman Avenue, between Browning Avenue and Hurndale Avenue, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on Attachment 2, Drawing TC-122 dated March 2023, to the report (March 23, 2023) from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council not authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Jackman Avenue, between Browning Avenue and Hurndale Avenue.
TE4.61amended
Traffic Calming (Speed Humps) - Logan Avenue
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 the need for traffic calming (speed humps) on Logan Avenue, between Gowan Avenue and Mortimer Avenue. The assessment indicates the warrant criteria as set out in the City of Toronto's Traffic Calming Policy has not been satisfied. Therefore, staff do not recommend the installation of speed humps on Logan Avenue.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Waived the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorized the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Logan Avenue; and a. authorized the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Logan Avenue, between Gowan Avenue and Mortimer Avenue; and b. directed the City Solicitor to prepare a By-law to alter sections of the roadway to install four speed humps on Logan Avenue, between Gowan Avenue and Mortimer Avenue, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on Attachment 2, Drawing TC-124 dated March 2023, to the report (March 23, 2023) from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council not authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Logan Avenue, between Gowan Avenue and Mortimer Avenue.
TE4.62amended
Traffic Calming (Speed Humps) - Milton Road
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 the need for traffic calming (speed humps) on Milton Road, between O'Connor Drive and Judith Drive. The assessment indicates the warrant criteria as set out in the City of Toronto's Traffic Calming Policy has not been satisfied. Therefore, staff do not recommend the installation of speed humps on Milton Road.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Waived the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorized the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Milton Road; and a. authorized the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Milton Road, between O'Connor Drive and Judith Drive; and b. directed the City Solicitor to prepare a By-law to alter sections of the roadway to install one speed hump on Milton Road, between O'Connor Drive and Judith Drive, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on Attachment 2, Drawing TC-131 dated March 2023, to the report (March 23, 2023) from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council not authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Milton Road, between O'Connor Drive and Judith Drive.
TE4.63adopted
Appointments to the Board of Management of The Cecil Community Centre
The Board confirms that these nominees are qualified to serve under the provisions of the City of Toronto's Public Appointments Policy and the Relationship Framework for Community Centre Boards of Management. This appointment is a result of the following public member's terms coming to an end: - Ben Rabinovitch - unable to fulfil his board term commitment On behalf of the Board, I respectfully request that the City take the necessary steps to appoint this nominated candidate.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Appointed the following individual to the Cecil Community Centre Board of Management, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending June 30, 2023 and until a successor is appointed: - Bryn Rieger
Staff recommendation as filed
The Cecil Community Centre Board of Management recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Appoint the following individual to the Board, at pleasure of Council, for the terms of office noted below and until their successor is appointed: - Bryn Rieger for a term of office ending June 30, 2023
TE4.64adopted
Appointment of a Public Member to the Moss Park Arena Board
This report recommends one candidate for appointment to fill a current vacancy on the Moss Park Arena Board.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Appointed the following candidate to the Moss Park Arena Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on April 13, 2027 and until a successor is appointed: - Lauren Butler
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Clerk recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council appoint the following candidate to the Moss Park Arena Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on April 13, 2027, and until a successor is appointed: - Lauren Butler
TE4.65adopted
This item is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended. This change will improve accessibility for residents who require these spaces. The proposed revision to the accessible parking spaces on the west and east sides of Bartlett Avenue and on the west side of Westmount Avenue are to be replaced with the recommendations below.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Re-opened Item TE2.42, headed "Accessible Parking Spaces - January 2023 (Delegated)" for further consideration, only as it pertains to the accessible parking spaces on the west and east sides of Bartlett Avenue and on the west side of Westmount Avenue. 2. Deleted the entries in Attachment 1, On-street Accessible Parking Spaces to be Installed/Removed, at the locations identified in Table 1 to the report (January 10, 2023) from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, only as it pertains to the accessible parking spaces on the west and east sides of Bartlett Avenue and on the west side of Westmount Avenue, and replaced them with the following: On-street accessible parking spaces to be installed: Ward 9 Location Bartlett Avenue, east side, between a point 70.3 metres south of Craftsman Lane and a point 5.5 metres further south. Westmount Avenue, west side, between a point 51.7 metres south of Cloverlawn Avenue and a point 5.5 metres further south.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Bravo recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council Reopen Item TE2.42, headed "Accessible Parking Spaces - January 2023 (Delegated)", from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, pertaining only to the accessible parking spaces on the west and east sides of Bartlett Avenue and on the west side of Westmount Avenue, for further consideration. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council delete the entries in Attachment 1: On-street Accessible Parking Spaces to be Installed/Removed at the locations identified in Table 1 to the report (January 10, 2023) from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, pertaining only to the accessible parking spaces on the west and east sides of Bartlett Avenue and on the west side of Westmount Avenue, and replace them with the following: On-street accessible parking spaces to be installed: Ward 9 Location Bartlett Avenue, east side, between a point 70.3 metres south of Craftsman Lane and a point 5.5 metres further south. Westmount Avenue, west side, between a point 51.7 metres south of Cloverlawn Avenue and a point 5.5 metres further south.
TE4.66amended
Pedestrian Safety on Avenue Road, Bloor Street to St. Clair Avenue West
I request reduction of the speed limit on Avenue Road, between Bloor Street and St. Clair Avenue West from 50km/h to 40km/h. This proposed measure responds to six years of respectful and urgent requests from the Avenue Road Safety Coalition, in consultation with residents and Transportation Services. Excessive speed, street racing and other forms of reckless driver behavior that endanger pedestrians are chronic features of this particular stretch of roadway, which has been the site of a multiple collisions causing death or serious injury. While this 2.1 km segment of Avenue Road is designated a Community Safety Zone, it does not conform with the safe design objectives of Toronto's Vision Zero Road Safety Plan. Instead, it is a high-speed roadway that is unsafe, intimidating, and hostile to vulnerable road users and incompatible with the residential nature of the area. In the entire length of Avenue Road from Bloor Street to the 401, this is the only section with a speed limit in excess of 40 km/h. A major contributing factor to reckless driver behaviour is that, while the rest of Avenue Road has four lanes, this section has six. As a result, most drivers travel over the speed limit. Right next to this speeding traffic are very narrow sidewalks which do not meet city standards for pedestrian safety. This is of particular concern where many people congregate, such as at the Church of the Messiah, 240 Avenue Road, with its day care and food bank. The existing curb lanes, both northbound and southbound, are frequently blocked for construction purposes, and for deliveries. These blockages slow traffic on the remaining lanes by forcing drivers to merge. Much additional construction is planned, and the curb lanes will therefore be frequently blocked. Thus, reallocating the curb lanes for pedestrian safety and for deliveries, (when not required for construction purposes), would not likely have a major impact on drivers' travel times. For more than six years, the Avenue Road Safety Coalition has been asking the city for urgent action to improve pedestrian safety. Staff have conducted a number of studies and community surveys and plans further consultation this year. In the most recent survey, respondents identified the high speed of vehicular traffic and insufficient space on sidewalks as their top concerns, and indicated increased sidewalk widths and reduced vehicular speeding as their top priorities for change. In the last six years, the city has not delivered either of these priorities. The only tangible changes have been: 1) Physical barriers (planters) now block the curb lane directly in front of Brown School, to keep speeding vehicles away from the children, 2) The intersections of Roxborough Street and Davenport Road have been somewhat improved, and 3) Automated Speed Enforcement cameras were installed once, in one location, for three months in 2021. Long-term solutions, such as permanent sidewalk widening, require reconstruction of the road, which is at least a decade away. However, pedestrian safety is at risk now. The Avenue Road Safety Coalition and residents' associations rightfully ask that more should be done to protect their safety without further delay.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council reduce the speed limit on Avenue Road, between Bloor Street and St. Clair Avenue West, from 50 kilometres an hour to 40 kilometres an hour. 2. City Council request the Toronto Police Services Board to ask the Toronto Police Service to consider enhanced speed enforcement on Avenue Road, between Bloor Street and St. Clair Avenue West, because of the prevalence of illegal speeding and the resulting risk to pedestrian safety. 3. City Council request Transportation Services to install physical barriers in the curb lane in front of the Church of the Messiah at 240 Avenue Road, to keep speeding vehicles away from people attending the church, including its daycare and food bank. 4. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to report to the Toronto and East York Community Council by the fourth quarter of 2023, the results of its Avenue Road Study and public consultation, Phase 2, and to include in this public consultation and report: a. options for improving pedestrian safety on Avenue Road between Bloor Street and St. Clair Avenue West that could begin by the second quarter of 2024; and b. an 18 month pedestrian safety pilot study that would be designed to materially improve pedestrian safety such as through a combination of speed management, physical barriers, signs, sidewalk extensions, on-street parking, dedicated delivery or construction zones, and other measures where appropriate. 5. City Council request Transportation staff to report back to the Toronto and East York Community Council on the impact and effectiveness of this pedestrian safety pilot study.
Staff recommendation as filed
It is recommended that: 1. City Council reduce the speed limit on Avenue Road, between Bloor Street and St. Clair Avenue West, from 50 kilometres an hour to 40 kilometres an hour. 2. City Council request the Toronto Police Services Board to ask the Toronto Police Service to consider enhanced speed enforcement on Avenue Road, between Bloor Street and Davenport Road, because of the prevalence of illegal speeding and the resulting risk to pedestrian safety. 3. City Council request Transportation Services to install physical barriers in the curb lane in front of the Church of the Messiah at 240 Avenue Road, to keep speeding vehicles away from people attending the church, including its daycare and food bank. 4. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to report to the Toronto East York Community Council by Q4 2023, the results of its Avenue Road Study and public consultation, Phase 2, and to include in this public consultation and report: a. options for improving pedestrian safety on Avenue Road between Bloor Street and St. Clair Avenue West that could begin by Q2 2024, including b. an 18 month pedestrian safety pilot study that would be designed to materially improve pedestrian safety such as through a combination of speed management, physical barriers, signs, sidewalk extensions, on-street parking, dedicated delivery or construction zones, and other measures where appropriate. 5. City Council requests Transportation staff to report back to Toronto East York Community Council, on the impact and effectiveness of this pedestrian safety pilot study.
TE4.67adopted
Summer Closure of a portion of Bellair Street for CaféTO
The purpose of this letter is to temporarily close Bellair Street to vehicular traffic from Cumberland Street to Yorkville Avenue from May 15, 2023 until October 15, 2023, inclusive, and May 15, 2024 until October 15, 2024, inclusive, to permit eating establishment operators who have successfully applied under Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 742, Sidewalk Cafés, Parklets and Marketing Displays to operate a curb lane café on the street. Bellair Street from Cumberland Street to Yorkville Avenue has previously been closed in 2020, 2021 and 2022 to support CaféTO Operators. Bellair Street is a one-way local road, with no TTC service and is a mix of commercial properties. The closing of Bellair Street from Cumberland Street to Yorkville Avenue temporarily makes inaccessible a commercial loading zone and paid parking on the west side of the street and allows for expanded pedestrian space. The closure allows for the safe operation of curb lane cafés on the east side. The BIA will be responsible to apply for and receive a street event permit under Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, Use of. Café operators will each be responsible to apply for and receive a curb lane café permit under Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 742. Restaurant operators along Bellair have indicated that their patrons access café permit areas from the street when the street is closed to vehicular traffic. Therefore the installation of a temporary platform level with the sidewalk is not required to make the café accessible if the primary entrance to the café permit area is from the street side and complies with accessibility requirements including cane detectability and minimum entrance widths. If café operators choose to install a second accessible entrance from the sidewalk, they will be required to deploy a temporary ramp from the sidewalk into the curb lane café area. The notice of this closure has been circulated to Divisional partners and agencies. A portion of Bellair Street will remain accessible for emergency vehicles and Solid Waste Management Services through moveable barricades. The Bloor-Yorkville BIA and The Greater Yorkville Residents' Association are supportive of the closure.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council temporarily close Bellair Street from Cumberland Street to Yorkville Avenue to vehicular traffic from May 15, 2023 to October 15, 2023, inclusive, and May 15, 2024 to October 15, 2024, inclusive, to permit the installation of curb lane cafés under Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 742, Sidewalk Cafés, Parklets and Marketing Displays. 2. City Council exempt any curb lane café permit holder with a permit area on Bellair Street between Cumberland Street and Yorkville Avenue from the requirements of §742-10.4. B(6), B(7) and §742-10.4C of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 742, Sidewalk Cafés, Parklets and Marketing Displays, from May 15, 2023 to October 15, 2023, inclusive, and May 15, 2024 to October 15, 2024, inclusive, and instead require each permit holder to do the following during those periods: a. ensure the primary entrance to their permit area on the street side is a minimum of 1.0 metre wide; and b. if a secondary entrance is desired, install a temporary ramp in their permit area which provides for safe access to the permit area from the sidewalk and meets the following safety and placement requirements: i. must be a minimum of 1.0 metre wide; ii. must have contrasting colours with the roadway and sidewalk; iii. must have a slip-resistant surface and be visible at night; iv. must be stable so that it does not shift or move when used; v. must be positioned to allow for adequate space at the bottom of the ramp for someone using a mobility device to turn and navigate into the café area; and vi. must not be affixed to the sidewalk, curb edge or street with screws, bolts or any other materials. 3. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, as part of the report back to the December 5, 2023 meeting of the Executive Committee, to provide recommendations on the permanent seasonal closure of Bellair Street from Cumberland Street to Yorkville Avenue to support CaféTO operators and an expanded public realm, including accessibility requirements.
Staff recommendation as filed
1. City Council temporarily close Bellair Street from Cumberland Street to Yorkville Avenue to vehicular traffic from May 15, 2023 to October 15, 2023, inclusive, and May 15, 2024 to October 15, 2024, inclusive, to permit the installation of curb lane cafés under Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 742, Sidewalk Cafés, Parklets and Marketing Displays. 2. City Council exempt any curb lane café permit holder with a permit area on Bellair Street between Cumberland Street and Yorkville Avenue from the requirements of § 742-10.4. B(6), B(7) and § 742-10.4C of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 742, Sidewalk Cafés, Parklets and Marketing Displays, from May 15, 2023 to October 15, 2023, inclusive, and May 15, 2024 to October 15, 2024, inclusive, and instead require each permit holder to do the following during those periods: a. ensure the primary entrance to their permit area on the street side is a minimum of 1.0 metre wide. b. if a secondary entrance is desired, install a temporary ramp in their permit area which provides for safe access to the permit area from the sidewalk and meets the following safety and placement requirements: i. must be a minimum of 1.0 metre wide; ii. must have contrasting colours with the roadway and sidewalk; iii. must have a slip-resistant surface and be visible at night; iv. must be stable so that it does not shift or move when used; v. must be positioned to allow for adequate space at the bottom of the ramp for someone using a mobility device to turn and navigate into the café area; and vi. must not be affixed to the sidewalk, curb edge or street with screws, bolts or any other materials. 3. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, as part of the report back to the December 5, 2023 meeting of the Executive Committee to provide recommendations on the permanent seasonal closure of Bellair Street from Cumberland Street to Yorkville Avenue to support CaféTO operators and an expanded public realm, including accessibility requirements.
TE4.68adopted
Speed Bumps - Tom Longboat Lane
I am writing to respectfully request the implementation of speed bumps on Tom Longboat Lane. In 2021 The Longboat Area Residents Association (LARA) reached out to former Councillor Joe Cressy's office over speeding concerns, and requested Transportation Services to review the need for speed bumps in Tom Longboat Lane. The study findings indicated that the operational characteristics satisfy the criteria set out in the guidelines adopted by City Council. In addition, former Councillor Joe Cressy received a petition from a majority of residents in favour of having speed bumps installed in Tom Longboat Lane.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the installation of speed bumps in Tom Longboat Lane (east-west branch), between Tom Longboat Lane (westerly north-south branch) and Tom Longboat Lane (easterly north-south branch), as shown on Drawing TC-116, dated December 2022, from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Malik recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorize the installation of speed bumps in Tom Longboat Lane (east-west branch), between Tom Longboat Lane (westerly north-south branch) and Tom Longboat Lane (easterly north-south branch), as shown on Drawing No. TC-116, dated December 2022, from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services
TE4.69adopted
Exclusion of 462 Eastern Avenue from Permit Parking
The development at 462 Eastern is nearing occupancy. The development contains 307 residential units, with 323 total parking spaces and 361 bicycle parking spaces. There is adequate parking in the development to accommodate the demand from the new residents.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council approve an amendment to Schedule B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to exclude the development located at 462 Eastern Avenue, including the address at 150 Logan and any other addresses for the development at 462 Eastern.
Staff recommendation as filed
1. City Council approve an amendment to Schedule B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to exclude the development located at 462 Eastern Avenue (including the address at 150 Logan and any other addresses for the development at 462 Eastern).
TE4.70amended
Update on Metrolinx's Ontario Line Construction within the Toronto and East York District
City Council, on March 29, 30 and 31, 2023, referred Item TM1.2 to the Toronto and East York Community Council and added it to the agenda for the April 12, 2023 meeting. Summary from the report (March 8, 2023) from the Executive Director, Transit Expansion Division on Update on Metrolinx's Ontario Line Construction within the Toronto and East York District. The purpose of this report is to provide details on the current status of the Ontario Line project within the boundaries of Toronto and East York Community Council (TEYCC), including timelines, construction mitigation plans, and community engagement milestones. The Ontario Line is a planned subway line connecting Exhibition Place in the west to the Ontario Science Centre in the east. The line will be approximately 15.6 kilometres in length and will include 15 stations along its route, connecting to other higher-order transit options including the Eglinton Crosstown LRT (at Science Centre Station), Line 1 (at Osgoode Station and Queen Station), Line 2 (at Pape Station) and to the GO network (at Exhibition Station and East Harbour Station), in addition to numerous TTC streetcar and bus routes. Construction of the Ontario Line officially began in December 2021 when Metrolinx broke ground by commencing early works at Exhibition Station. Metrolinx has since awarded the Rolling Stock, Systems, Operations and Maintenance contract in November 2022 and the Ontario Line South Civils contract also in November 2022. Major construction will begin as part of these contracts in 2023. The Ontario Line is planned for completion in 2031. City staff have worked with Metrolinx to develop detailed construction mitigation plans based on the Traffic and Transit Management Plan submitted by Metrolinx. Full details of these plans were outlined EX28.14 - Ontario Line Downtown Stations - Temporary Road Closures and Community Impacts, adopted by City Council on December 15, 2021. The plans include measures to protect pedestrians and cyclists based on Vision Zero principles, maintaining business and transit access, minimizing noise and vibration, and providing ongoing oversight of construction staging sites and road closures. City staff are also continuing to review tree permit applications submitted by Metrolinx to ensure that tree retention and protection is prioritized to the greatest extent possible. Replacement tree planting is a condition of permit issuance and sites will be restored with native trees and shrubs when construction is complete. Metrolinx, as the lead for the Ontario Line project, is responsible for all community engagement and has conducted a series of public engagement activities focusing on specific neighbourhoods and activities across the alignment of the project, including within the boundaries of TEYCC.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council request the Executive Director, Transit Expansion reach out to the Provincial Minister of Transportation, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Metrolinx, and the President and Chief Executive Officer of Infrastructure Ontario to: a. ensure that the City of Toronto receives open communication on traffic management, pedestrian management and safety, and construction management for each station along the Ontario Line, as well as a line-wide strategy for these issues; b. request information about a line-wide cooperative approach to City of Toronto projects and developments in order to ensure a minimal or more coordinated impact to local residents; c. request that Metrolinx and Infrastructure Ontario work with the City of Toronto to collaborate and bundle major City of Toronto projects alongside Ontario Line construction; d. request information on any expected or intended road, lane, or sidewalk closures due to construction of the Ontario Line; e. request information on any expected or intended impacts to the Toronto Transit Commission's streetcar, subway, or bus services during the construction of the Ontario Line; f. request information on the location of a potential second entrance at the proposed Moss Park Station; g. request that Metrolinx and Infrastructure Ontario jointly develop a plan with the Toronto Transit Commission for how shuttle busses and other transit diversions will operate during construction; h. request whether proposed Ontario Line station names will be final, or if there will be a public consultation and naming process for each station going forward; i. request information and commitment from Metrolinx and Infrastructure Ontario for the City of Toronto running and operating dedicated space at the proposed Corktown Station site for the purposes of more community, cultural and civic space; j. request information about the building of affordable housing on Ontario Line stations, as well as access to community benefits agreements; and k. request information and clarity from Metrolinx and Infrastructure Ontario regarding financial support and compensation for small businesses that will be impacted by the construction of the Ontario Line. 2. City Council request the Executive Director, Transit Expansion to report back on the status of Recommendation 1 above and any information provided to the June 6, 2023 meeting of the Executive Committee. 3. City Council request the City Manager to report back on the details and breakdown of the Federal Funding Agreement with the Province for the Ontario Line, including requirements for affordable housing, requirements for community engagement and current status of the agreement. 4. City Council request the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services to report on: a. the feedback received from Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas and impacted Business Improvement Areas on their experiences with the Ontario Line and what additional measures those stakeholders are requesting; and b. a breakdown of the programs and supports that Economic Development and Culture, has provided to businesses along the Eglinton Crosstown and plans to provide for businesses along the Ontario Line. 5. City Council request the City Manager, together with other relevant City Divisions, to report to the next meeting of the Executive Committee on which City divisions are currently involved in discussions with Metrolinx regarding the Ontario Line, and/or are involved in the construction, implementation, approvals, or community support of the Ontario Line. 6. City Council request the City Manager to instruct division staff to attend Metrolinx's Construction Liaison Committee meetings as requested by the local City Councillors to ensure the City's voice is represented in issues of joint jurisdiction. 7. City Council request the Executive Director, Transit Expansion to report back to the next meeting of the Executive Committee on: a. the status of the Item 2021.EX28.14 as approved by City Council at its December 15,16 and 17, 2021 meeting, including what actions the City of Toronto has taken to advance these requests as well as on the status of all other items approved by Toronto City Council regarding the Ontario Line; and b. the proposed structure and composition of Metrolinx's Construction Liaison Committees, and outline the best practices in regards to the inclusion, role, and participation of local residents and stakeholders. 8. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Executive Director, Transit Expansion to work to ensure that detailed traffic management plans are shared with the City in addition to the local Construction Liaison Committees and report on measures that can be taken to secure this, including permit conditions and to report back with an update. 9. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Executive Director, Transit Expansion to report back with standard options for preventing Metrolinx contractors from using City streets and permit parking areas for personal or construction vehicles outside of those areas specified in their permit. 10. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Executive Director, Transit Expansion to continue to pursue options for keeping the 72 Pape Bus running on Pape Avenue both ways during construction and to continue to consult with the local Councillor and community before a final decision is made. 11. City Council request the Executive Director, Transit Expansion, to report back: a. on expected decibel and vibration levels for Ontario Line operations outlined in the Environmental Impact Assessment Report; b. on detail which companies make up the Connect 6ix and Ontario Transit Group consortiums; and c. with a further breakdown of the finances for the in Rolling Stock, Systems, Operations and Maintenance contract for each of the components for design, build, operate and maintain. 12. City Council request the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure and Development Services and the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services, to provide a status report to the July 11, 2023 meeting of the Executive Committee, as requested in Item 2022.EX34.4, on the planning for University Park, including a focus on the planning of the section of University Avenue between Richmond and Armoury streets and opportunities related to Metrolinx's work on the Ontario Line and the rehabilitation of the University and Queen intersection. 13. City Council direct the Executive Director, Transit Expansion to submit to Metrolinx any Council-approved alternative locations for the Osgoode Hall Station based on further study of University Park. 14. City Council request Metrolinx acknowledge that the playgrounds in McCleary and Jimmie Simpson parks and the wading pool in Jimmie Simpson park will be adversely affected by the construction of the above ground Ontario Line and request that funds be included in their budget to replace the playgrounds and update the wading pool once the retaining wall has been erected. 15. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to report back on: a. Metrolinx current tree replacement plans; b. City requirements for submission of a replanting plan prior to the issuance of a removal permit; c. what circumstances would trees be removed for Cash in Lieu; d. the size of trees required to satisfy replanting requirements; e. the City's replacement plans for trees removed for Cash in Lieu; f. expected future forestry impacts of the Ontario Line not currently under review by Urban Forestry; and g. a plan to ensure that City Parks and Playgrounds, in the vicinity of Ontario Line Construction including Jimmie Simpson Playground, Saulter Street Parkette and McLeary Playground are kept safe and usable throughout the duration of Ontario Line Construction. 16. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks Forestry, and Recreation to discuss all options for the replacement of the Dog Off Leash Area at Gerrard and Carlaw with the local Councillor and work with the local Councillor to develop a consultation plan for the local community prior to any decisions or designs being advanced or approved. 17. City Council request the Manager, Community Planning, Toronto East York District to report to the May 24, 2023 meeting of the Toronto-East York Community Council on: a. the status of local benefits agreements for each of Metrolinx's Ontario Line contracts within the Toronto-East York boundary, including but not limited to: the size of the benefit, target benefactor, community partner, types of benefits and specific amounts; and b. the affordable housing requirements, on a station-by-station basis within the Toronto-East York boundary, including how they are being managed, who is engaged, and how decisions are being made. 18. City Council request the Executive Director, Transit Expansion, using reports generated by the City of Toronto staff as a result of the Ontario Line Subcommittee, to develop recommendations which can be forwarded to Metrolinx and the Ontario Government by City Council (as it relates to the Toronto-East York Community Council area) and report back to the next meeting of the Subcommittee on Metrolinx's Ontario Line Construction.
TE4.71adopted
Parking Amendments to Support CaféTO on College Street between Dovercourt Road to Ossington Avenue
The purpose of this letter is to amend parking regulations on the north side of College Street, between Dovercourt Road to Ossington Avenue and on the east side of Dovercourt Road just north of College Street to support CaféTO. As the TTC operates a route on College Street, City Council approval is required. The proposed amendments shift a day care pick-up/drop-off area for the local YMCA on the north side of College Street to the east side of Dovercourt Road. This is to allow for the permitting of curb lane cafés under the CaféTO program on College Street while continuing to allow for a pick-up/drop-off area. The local BIA and the West End YMCA have been consulted on these changes.
The Toronto and East York Community Council Bravo recommends that: 1. City Council rescind the existing parking for a maximum period of 10 minutes, from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, on the north side of College Street, between a point 30.5 metres east of Dovercourt Road and a point 33 metres further east. 2. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday, and from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, at a rate of $2.00 per hour and for a maximum period of three hours, on the north side of College Street, between a point 30.5 metres east of Dovercourt Road and a point 33 metres further east. 3. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, at a rate of $2.00 per hour and for a maximum period of 2.5 hours, on the north side of College Street, between a point 30.5 metres east of Dovercourt Road and a point 33 metres further east. 4. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday, and from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, at a rate of $2.00 per hour and for a maximum period of three hours, on the north side of College Street, between a point 63.5 metres east of Dovercourt Road and Ossington Avenue. 5. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, at a rate of $2.00 per hour and for a maximum period of 2.5 hours, on the north side of College Street, between a point 63.5 metres east of Dovercourt Road and Ossington Avenue. 6. City Council authorize the installation of parking machines on the north side of College Street, between a Dovercourt Road and Ossington Avenue, to be in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday, and from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, at a rate of $2.00 per hour and for a maximum period of three hours. 7. City Council authorize the installation of parking machines on the north side of College Street, between a Dovercourt Road and Ossington Avenue, to be in effect from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, at a rate of $2.00 per hour and for a maximum period of 2.5 hours. 8. City Council prohibit parking at all times on the east side of Dovercourt Road, between College Street and a point 15 metres north. 9. City Council authorize parking for a maximum period of 10 minutes, from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Dovercourt Road, between a point 15 metres north of College Street and a point 24 metres further north. 10. City Council prohibit parking from 9:00 a.m. of one day to 7:00 a.m. of the next following day, Monday to Friday and at all times, Saturday to Sunday, on the east side of Dovercourt Road, between a point 15 metres north of College Street and a point 24 metres further north.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Bravo recommends that: 1. City Council rescind the existing parking for a maximum period of 10 minutes, from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, on the north side of College Street, between a point 30.5 metres east of Dovercourt Road and a point 33 metres further east. 2. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday, and from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, at a rate of $2.00 per hour and for a maximum period of three hours, on the north side of College Street, between a point 30.5 metres east of Dovercourt Road and a point 33 metres further east. 3. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, at a rate of $2.00 per hour and for a maximum period of 2.5 hours, on the north side of College Street, between a point 30.5 metres east of Dovercourt Road and a point 33 metres further east. 4. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday, and from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, at a rate of $2.00 per hour and for a maximum period of three hours, on the north side of College Street, between a point 63.5 metres east of Dovercourt Road and Ossington Avenue. 5. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, at a rate of $2.00 per hour and for a maximum period of 2.5 hours, on the north side of College Street, between a point 63.5 metres east of Dovercourt Road and Ossington Avenue. 6. City Council authorize the installation of parking machines on the north side of College Street, between a Dovercourt Road and Ossington Avenue, to be in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday, and from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, at a rate of $2.00 per hour and for a maximum period of three hours. 7. City Council authorize the installation of parking machines on the north side of College Street, between a Dovercourt Road and Ossington Avenue, to be in effect from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, at a rate of $2.00 per hour and for a maximum period of 2.5 hours. 8. City Council prohibit parking at all times on the east side of Dovercourt Road, between College Street and a point 15 metres north. 9. City Council authorize parking for a maximum period of 10 minutes, from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Dovercourt Road, between a point 15 metres north of College Street and a point 24 metres further north. 10. City Council prohibit parking from 9:00 a.m. of one day to 7:00 a.m. of the next following day, Monday to Friday and at all times, Saturday to Sunday, on the east side of Dovercourt Road, between a point 15 metres north of College Street and a point 24 metres further north.
TE4.72adopted
Re-opening the Accessible Parking Space installation on Shaw Street
At its meeting on February 23, 2023, Toronto and East York Community Council approved the implementation of an accessible parking space on Shaw Street. The Community Council decision can be found at: Agenda Item History - 2023.TE3.18 Transportation Services is requesting that this item be re-opened in order to adjust an incorrect entry pertaining to this location.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Re-opened Item TE3.18, headed "Accessible Parking Spaces -February 2023 (Delegated)" for further consideration, only as it pertains to the accessible parking spaces on the west side of Shaw Street. 2. Deleted the entry in Attachment 1 to the report (January 10, 2023) from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, only as it pertains to the accessible parking space the west side of Shaw Street, and replaced it with the following: On-street accessible parking spaces to be installed: Ward 11 Location Shaw Street, west side, between a point 14 metres south of Essex Street and a point 5.5 metres further south.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Saxe recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council reopen Item TE3.18, headed "Accessible Parking Spaces -February 2023 (Delegated)", from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, pertaining only to the accessible parking spaces on the west side of Shaw Street, for further consideration. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council delete the entry in Attachment 1: On-street Accessible Parking Spaces to be Installed/Removed, attached to the report (January 10, 2023) from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, pertaining only to the accessible parking space the west side of Shaw Street, and replace it with the following: On-street accessible parking spaces to be installed: Ward 11 Location Shaw Street, west side, between a point 14 metres south of Essex Street and a point 5.5 metres further south.
TE4.73deferred
I am writing to request your support in directing Traffic Operations Staff to install a speed hump on Winona Drive before the intersection with Earlsdale Avenue. Local residents and concerned parents reach out to both my office and Councillor Bravo's office, advising that this intersection should have additional traffic calming measures. There is a stop sign, but as this section of Winona Drive is one-way and downhill between Vaughan Road and St. Clair Avenue, there are many vehicles passing through - many of which fail to stop properly. At a site visit with concerned residents, my staff were informed that a speed hump prior to the intersection would be a start in getting adequate traffic calming measures at this intersection.
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
It is recommended that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council waive the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorize the installation of additional traffic calming (speed humps) on Winona Drive, between Vaughan Road and Earlsdale Avenue. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Winona Drive, between Vaughan Road and Earlsdale Avenue, to install one speed hump.
TE4.74adopted
No Stopping Zone on Lewis Street
The owners of The Opera House, located at 735 Queen Street East, contacted my office about illegally parked vehicles on Lewis Street, between Queen Street E and June Callwood Way. The Opera House is a concert and event venue that often has buses stopped on the west side of Lewis Street. The Opera House has let my office know that vehicles are parking on the east side of Lewis Street in the no parking zone which causes congestion when buses are simultaneously parked. The recommendations in this letter strive to keep this street clear of illegally parked vehicles by changing this no parking zone to a no stopping zone
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Rescinded the parking prohibition in effect at all times on the both sides of Lewis Street, between Queen Street East and a point 40.2 metres south. 2. Prohibited stopping at all times on the east side of Lewis Street, between Queen Street East and June Callwood Way. 3. Prohibited parking at all times on the west side of Lewis Street, between Queen Street East and a point 20 metres south.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Fletcher recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the parking prohibition in effect at all times on the both sides of Lewis Street, between Queen Street East and a point 40.2 metres south. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the east side of Lewis Street, between Queen Street East and June Callwood Way. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit parking at all times on the west side of Lewis Street, between Queen Street East and a point 20 metres south.
TE4.75adopted
485 Logan Permit Parking Exclusion
The development at 485 Logan Avenue is expected to be occupied later in 2023. It contains 41 units and has 31 below-grade parking spaces provided onsite. As is standard in Toronto and East York I am requesting that staff report back on excluding this development from Permit Parking Area 8B. I look forward to your support.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Directed Transportation Services to report to the June 22, 2023 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council on excluding the development at 485 Logan Avenue from Permit Parking Area 8B.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Fletcher recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council direct Transportation Services to report to the June 22, 2023 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council on excluding the development at 485 Logan Avenue from permit parking area 8B.