Toronto and East York Community Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 90 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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TE5.51adopted
Construction Staging Area Time Extension - 81 Wellesley Street East
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Wellesley Street East, City Council approval of this report is required. Aragon Properties Ltd. is constructing a 28-storey residential condominium building at 81 Wellesley Street East. The site is located the south side of Wellesley Street East, between Church Street and Jarvis Street. The sidewalk, bike lane and a portion of the eastbound lane on the south side of Wellesley Street East fronting the site are currently closed to accommodate construction staging operations for the development. City Council, at its meeting on April 24, 25, 26 and 27, 2018, approved the subject construction staging area on Wellesley Street East, from May 1, 2018 to May 1, 2019. Transportation Services is requesting approval to extend the duration of the construction staging area on Wellesley Street East for an additional 24 months (i.e. from May 16, 2019 to April 30, 2021) in order to complete the construction of the development. The developer has requested an extension of the duration of the construction staging area on Wellesley Street East, in order to complete the construction of the development. Based on the information provided by the developer, site has experienced a number of construction delays due to inclement weather, equipment breakdown, and site logistics due to size of the site and limited available space to manoeuver equipment.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council approve the continuation of the closure of the south sidewalk on Wellesley Street East, between a point 34 metres east of Church Street and a point 19.5 metres further east, from May 16, 2019 to April 30, 2021. 2. City Council approve the continuation of the closure of the bike lane and a portion of the eastbound curb lane on the south side of Wellesley Street East, between a point 11 metres east of Church Street and a point 68.5 meters further east and the provision of a temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed lane, from May 16, 2019 to April 30, 2021. 3. City Council direct the applicant to continue posting a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 4. City Council direct the applicant to continue providing and installing public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 5. City Council direct the applicant to continue sweeping the construction site daily and nightly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 6. City Council direct the applicant to continue pressure washing the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways weekly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 7. City Council direct the applicant to continue ensuring that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkway have proper lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 8. City Council direct the applicant to continue consulting and communicating all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications. 9. City Council direct the applicant to continue installing appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 10. City Council direct that Wellesley Street East be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. City Council approve the continuation of the closure of the south sidewalk on Wellesley Street East, between a point 34 metres east of Church Street and a point 19.5 metres further east, from May 16, 2019 to April 30, 2021. 2. City Council approve the continuation of the closure of the bike lane and a portion of the eastbound curb lane on the south side of Wellesley Street East, between a point 11 metres east of Church Street and a point 68.5 meters further east and the provision of a temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed lane, from May 16, 2019 to April 30, 2021. 3. City Council direct the applicant to continue posting a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 4. City Council direct the applicant to continue providing and installing public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 5. City Council direct the applicant to continue sweeping the construction site daily and nightly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 6. City Council direct the applicant to continue pressure washing the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways weekly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 7. City Council direct the applicant to continue ensuring that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkway have proper lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 8. City Council direct the applicant to continue consulting and communicating all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications. 9. City Council direct the applicant to continue installing appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 10. City Council direct that Wellesley Street East be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.
TE5.52adopted
Realignment of Permit Parking Area 3J to exclude the development located at 871 - 899 College Street
Transportation Services is requesting approval from City Council to prohibit the General Manager from accepting applications from residents of, visitors to, and tradespersons at the development properties municipally known as 871 - 899 College Street from residential on-street permit parking. Transportation Services has assessed the realignment of permit parking area 3J and the exclusion of the development property located at 871 - 899 College Street as requested by Toronto and East York Community Council, Item TE4.83, on March 19, 2019. Transportation Services is recommending approval of the exclusion as it will not impact negatively on College Street and neighbouring residents.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council approve the amendment to Schedule B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to incorporate a revised map of permit parking area "3J", as attached in Appendix A to the report (April 2, 2019) from the Manager, Permits and Enforcement, Parking, Transportation Services.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Manager, Permits and Enforcement, Parking, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council approve the amendment to Schedule B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to incorporate a revised map of permit parking area "3J", as attached in Appendix A of the report dated April 2, 2019 from the Manager, Permits and Enforcement, Parking, Transportation Services.
TE5.53adopted
Installation/Removal of On-Street Accessible Parking Spaces - March 2019 - Delegated
This staff report concerns a matter for which Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. The purpose is to obtain approval for the installation/removal of a number of on-street accessible parking spaces.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the installation/removal of on-street accessible parking spaces at the locations identified in Appendix A attached to the report (April 3, 2019) from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services Division, recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the installation/removal of on-street accessible parking spaces at the locations identified in Appendix A attached to the report (April 3, 2019) from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
TE5.54adopted
Accessible Loading Zone - Coe Hill Drive
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Coe Hill Drive, City Council approval of this report is required. Transportation Services is requesting approval to implement a designated on-street accessible loading zone, fronting No. 80 Coe Hill Drive, located on the west side of Coe Hill Drive, between Windermere Avenue and The Queensway. The establishment of an accessible loading zone will provide unimpeded curbside access for Wheel-Trans and accessible permit holders. This proposal will not result in the loss of any parking spaces.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council designate an accessible loading zone to operate at all times on the west side of Coe Hill Drive, between a point 247 metres south of Windermere Avenue and a point 11 metres further south.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. City Council designate an accessible loading zone to operate at all times on the west side of Coe Hill Drive, between a point 247 metres south of Windermere Avenue and a point 11 metres further south.
TE5.55adopted
Accessible Loading Zone - Jennings Avenue
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City Policy or by-laws. Transportation Services is requesting approval to implement a designated on-street accessible loading zone, in front of the main entrance to Annette Street Public School, located on the north side of Jennings Avenue. The establishment of an accessible loading zone will provide unimpeded curbside access for pick-up and drop-off of students with accessible permits. This proposal will not result in the loss of any permit parking spaces.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Designated an accessible loading zone to operate from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the north side of Jennings Avenue, between a point 65 metres west of Clendenan Avenue and a point 9.6 metres further west. 2. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the north side of Jennings Avenue, between a point 65 metres west of Clendenan Avenue and a point 9.6 metres further west. 3. Rescinded the existing maximum 10-minute parking in effect from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the north side of Jennings Avenue, between a point 65 metres west of Clendenan Avenue and a point 9.6 metres further west.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council designate an accessible loading zone to operate from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the north side of Jennings Avenue, between a point 65 metres west of Clendenan Avenue and a point 9.6 metres further west. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the north side of Jennings Avenue, between a point 65 metres west of Clendenan Avenue and a point 9.6 metres further west. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing maximum 10-minute parking in effect from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the north side of Jennings Avenue, between a point 65 metres west of Clendenan Avenue and a point 9.6 metres further west.
TE5.56adopted
Accessible Loading Zone - St. Clair Avenue West
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on St. Clair Avenue West, City Council approval of this report is required. Transportation Services is requesting approval to implement an accessible loading zone on the south side of St. Clair Avenue West, west of Christie Street, fronting the St. Matthew's Bracondale House, 707 St. Clair Avenue West. The establishment of an accessible loading zone will provide unimpeded curb side access for Wheel-Trans vehicles and patrons.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of St. Clair Avenue West, between a point 66 metres west of Christie Street and a point 15 metres further west. 2. City Council designate an accessible loading zone to operate all times, except from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the south side of St. Clair Avenue West, between a point 66 metres west of Christie Street and a point 15 metres further west.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of St. Clair Avenue West, between a point 66 metres west of Christie Street and a point 15 metres further west. 2. City Council designate an accessible loading zone to operate all times, except from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the south side of St. Clair Avenue West, between a point 66 metres west of Christie Street and a point 15 metres further west.
TE5.57adopted
Road Alteration - O'Connor Drive and St. Clair Avenue East
In support of the Vision Zero Road Safety Plan, Transportation Services is requesting approval to alter the roadway at the intersection of O'Connor Drive and St. Clair Avenue East in order to improve safety and accessibility for pedestrians. The alterations would include the removal of the westbound right-turn channel to allow for the installation of Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS) at the intersection, the introduction of a dedicated westbound right-turn lane, as well as curb radii reductions at both the northeast and northwest corners. The alterations would also enhance safety for cyclists through the installation of a left turn bike box on the northwest side of O'Connor Drive. As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates bus service on O'Connor Drive and St. Clair Avenue East, City Council approval of this report is required.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the alteration of the intersection of O'Connor Drive and St. Clair Avenue East, including removal of the westbound right-turn channel, designation of a westbound right-turn lane, reduction of the curb radius at the northeast and northwest corners, removal of a westbound bus lay-by and installation of various cycling infrastructure improvements, generally as shown on Drawing 421G-3036, dated February 2019, included in the report (April 24, 2019) from the Director, Transportation Services, Project Design and Management. 2. In conjunction with the completion of road alteration set out in Recommendation 1 above, City Council designate the northerly westbound lane on St. Clair Avenue East, between O'Connor Drive and a point 30.5 metres east, for westbound right turns only.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Transportation Services, Project Design and Management, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the alteration of the intersection of O'Connor Drive and St. Clair Avenue East, including removal of the westbound right-turn channel, designation of a westbound right-turn lane, reduction of the curb radius at the northeast and northwest corners, removal of a westbound bus lay-by and installation of various cycling infrastructure improvements, generally as shown on Drawing 421G-3036, dated February 2019, included in the report entitled "Road Alteration - O'Connor Drive and St. Clair Avenue East", dated April 24, 2019, from the Director, Transportation Services, Project Design and Management. 2. City Council, in conjunction with the completion of road alteration set out in Recommendation 1 of the report dated April 24, 2019, from the Director, Transportation Services, Project Design and Management, designate the northerly westbound lane on St. Clair Avenue East, between O'Conner Drive and a point 30.5 metres east, for westbound right turns only.
TE5.58adopted
Parking Amendments - Ripley Avenue
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws. The purpose of this report is to prohibit parking on the north side of Ripley Avenue, between South Kingsway and a point 63 metres east. Residents brought a petition to the Councillor's office to prohibit parking in this area, as their section of the roadway is too narrow, especially in winter, with parking on both sides of the street.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Prohibited parking at all times on the north side of Ripley Avenue, from South Kingsway to a point 63 metres east.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit parking at all times on the north side of Ripley Avenue, from South Kingsway to a point 63 metres east.
TE5.59adopted
Parking Amendments - Warren Crescent
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operate a transit service on Warren Crescent, City Council approval of this report is required. Transportation Services is requesting approval to rescind the alternate-side parking regulation on Warren Crescent, between Varsity Road and Crosby Avenue, and provide parking on the east and south sides of the street at all times. The proposed parking amendment will increase on-street parking availability for permit holders, it will not impact traffic operations, but it may have a negative impact on mechanical street cleaning.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect from December 1 of one year to March 31 of the next following year, inclusive, on the east side of Warren Crescent, between Crosby Avenue and Lundy Avenue. 2. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect from the 16th day to the last day of each month from April 1 to November 30, inclusive, on the east and south sides of Warren Crescent, between Crosby Avenue and a point 29 metres west of Varsity Road. 3. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect from the 1st day of each month to the 15th day of each month from April 1 to November 30, inclusive, on the west and north sides of Warren Crescent between Crosby Avenue and Varsity road. 4. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect from December 1 to March 31 inclusive, on the north side of Warren Crescent, between Lundy Avenue and Varsity Road. 5. City Council prohibit parking at all times on the west and north sides of Warren Crescent, between Crosby Avenue and Varsity Road.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect from December 1 of one year to March 31 of the next following year, inclusive, on the east side of Warren Crescent, between Crosby Avenue and Lundy Avenue. 2. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect from the 16th day to the last day of each month from April 1 to November 30, inclusive, on the east and south sides of Warren Crescent, between Crosby Avenue and a point 29 metres west of Varsity Road. 3. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect from the 1st day of each month to the 15th day of each month from April 1 to November 30, inclusive, on the west and north sides of Warren Crescent between Crosby Avenue and Varsity road. 4. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect from December 1 to March 31 inclusive, on the north side of Warren Crescent, between Lundy Avenue and Varsity Road. 5. City Council prohibit parking at all times on the west and north sides of Warren Crescent, between Crosby Avenue and Varsity Road.
TE5.60adopted
Parking Amendments - Heath Street West
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City Policy or by-laws. Transportation Services is requesting approval to increase the current parking prohibition on the south side of Heath Street West from a point 21.6 metres east of Deer Park Crescent to a point 34.7 metres further east. This is in response to multiple instances where a parked vehicle would partially block the driveway access for residents between 67 and 71 Heath Street West. This proposal will improve driveway access for residents in the area and will result in the loss of one parking space.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Rescinded the existing maximum one hour parking regulation in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., daily, on the south side of Heath Street West, between Deer Park Crescent and a point 56.3 metres east. 2. Prohibited parking at all times on the south side of Heath Street West, between Deer Park Crescent and a point 56.3 metres east.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing maximum one hour parking regulation in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., daily, on the south side of Heath Street West, between Deer Park Crescent and a point 56.3 metres east. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit parking at all times on the south side of Heath Street West, between Deer Park Crescent and a point 56.3 metres east.
TE5.61adopted
Parking Amendments - Hendrick Avenue
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City Policy or by-laws. Transportation Services is requesting approval to prohibit standing at all times on the west side and prohibit parking at all times on the east side of Hendrick Avenue, south of St. Clair Avenue West. This is in response to concerns received from the condominium board of 835 St. Clair Avenue West about vehicles parking illegally on west side of Hendrick Avenue which adding difficulty to vehicle entrance or egress manoeuvres.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Prohibited standing at all times on the west side of Hendrick Avenue, between St. Clair Avenue West and the first lane south. 2. Prohibited parking at all times on the east side of Hendrick Avenue, between St. Clair Avenue West and the first lane south. 3. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times, except each Thursday, from April 1 to November 30, inclusive, on the west side of Hendrick Avenue, between St. Clair Avenue West and the first lane south. 4. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect on each Thursday, from April 1 to November 30, inclusive, on the east side of Hendrick Avenue, between St. Clair Avenue West and the first lane south.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit standing at all times on the west side of Hendrick Avenue, between St. Clair Avenue West and the first lane south. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit parking at all times on the east side of Hendrick Avenue, between St. Clair Avenue West and the first lane south. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times, except each Thursday, from April 1 to November 30, inclusive, on the west side of Hendrick Avenue, between St. Clair Avenue West and the first lane south. 4. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect on each Thursday, from April 1 to November 30, inclusive, on the east side of Hendrick Avenue, between St. Clair Avenue West and the first lane south.
TE5.62adopted
Parking Amendments - Lonsdale Road
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City Policy or by-laws. Transportation Services is requesting approval to extend the existing pick-up/drop-off area on the north side of Lonsdale Road in order to provide additional short-term parking opportunities for parents/guardians to escort their children to and from the Grace Church Daycare (No. 300 Lonsdale Road). This proposal will not adversely impact traffic or parking operations on Lonsdale Road and it will add approximately eight additional parking spaces to the existing pick-up/drop-off area.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of Lonsdale Road, between Russell Hill Road and a point 60 metres west. 2. Amended the existing parking prohibition in effect from 6:30 p.m. of one day to 7:30 a.m. of the following day, Monday to Friday and at all times, Saturday and Sunday, on the north side of Lonsdale Road, between a point 60 metres west of Russell Hill Road and a point 25 metres further west, to be in effect between a point 15 metres west of Russell Hill Road and a point 70 metres further west. 3. Amended the existing maximum 10-minute parking regulation in effect from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the north side of Lonsdale Road, between a point 60 metres west of Russell Hill Road and a point 25 metres further west, to be in effect between a point 15 metres west of Russell Hill Road and a point 70 metres further west.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of Lonsdale Road, between Russell Hill Road and a point 60 metres west. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council amend the existing parking prohibition in effect from 6:30 p.m. of one day to 7:30 a.m. of the following day, Monday to Friday and at all times, Saturday and Sunday, on the north side of Lonsdale Road, between a point 60 metres west of Russell Hill Road and a point 25 metres further west, to be in effect between a point 15 metres west of Russell Hill Road and a point 70 metres further west. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council amend the existing maximum 10-minute parking regulation in effect from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the north side of Lonsdale Road, between a point 60 metres west of Russell Hill Road and a point 25 metres further west, to be in effect between a point 15 metres west of Russell Hill Road and a point 70 metres further west.
TE5.63adopted
Parking Amendments - Merton Street
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City Policy or by-laws. Transportation Services is requesting approval to implement a "No Stopping Anytime" regulation on the south side of Merton Street, fronting the driveway of Nos. 119 and 139 Merton Street. This change will improve the sightlines between motorists travelling east-west and motorists exiting the driveway and will not result in the loss any parking spaces on Merton Street.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times, on the south side of Merton Street, from a point 322.1 metres east of Yonge Street and a point 18.2 metres east further east. 2. Prohibited stopping on the south side of Merton Street, from a point 322.1 metres east of Yonge Street to a point 18.2 metres further east.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times, on the south side of Merton Street, from a point 322.1 metres east of Yonge Street and a point 18.2 metres east further east. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping on the south side of Merton Street, from a point 322.1 metres east of Yonge Street to a point 18.2 metres further east.
TE5.64adopted
Parking Amendments - Parkwood Avenue
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City Policy or by-laws. Transportation Services is requesting approval to implement a "No Stopping Anytime" regulation on the west side of Parkwood Avenue, fronting the entrance to the condominium complex at No. 6 Parkwood Avenue. This proposal would provide residents clear access to the road and would result in the loss of one parking space on the west side of Parkwood Avenue.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Rescinded the existing maximum one hour parking regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., daily, on the west side of Parkwood Avenue, between St. Clair Avenue West and Montclair Avenue. 2. Prohibited stopping at all times on the west side of Parkwood Avenue, between a point 25.2 metres north of St. Clair Avenue West and a point 5.1 metres further north. 3. Authorized parking for a maximum period of one hour from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., daily on the on the west side of Parkwood Avenue, between St. Clair Avenue West and a point 25.2 metres north and between a point 30.3 metres north of St. Clair Avenue West and Montclair Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing maximum one hour parking regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., daily, on the west side of Parkwood Avenue, between St. Clair Avenue West and Montclair Avenue. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the west side of Parkwood Avenue, between a point 25.2 metres north of St. Clair Avenue West and a point 5.1 metres further north. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize parking for a maximum period of one hour from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., daily on the on the west side of Parkwood Avenue, between St. Clair Avenue West and a point 25.2 metres north and between a point 30.3 metres north of St. Clair Avenue West and Montclair Avenue.
TE5.65adopted
Parking Amendments - Carlaw Avenue
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Carlaw Avenue, City Council approval of this report is required. Transportation Services is requesting approval to prohibit standing at all times on the east side of Carlaw Avenue fronting the driveway servicing No. 53 Carlaw Avenue (Gensco Equipment Inc.). The proposed standing prohibition is being requested to prevent motorist from blocking the driveway, and impacting access during loading/unloading activities.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the east side of Carlaw Avenue, between a point 222 metres north of Lake Shore Boulevard East and a point 9 metres further north. 2. City Council prohibit standing at all times on the east side of Carlaw Avenue, between a point 222 metres north of Lake Shore Boulevard East and a point 9 metres further north.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the east side of Carlaw Avenue, between a point 222 metres north of Lake Shore Boulevard East and a point 9 metres further north. 2. City Council prohibit standing at all times on the east side of Carlaw Avenue, between a point 222 metres north of Lake Shore Boulevard East and a point 9 metres further north.
TE5.66adopted
Parking Amendments - Floyd Avenue
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City Policy or by-laws. Transportation Services is requesting approval to extend the existing no standing anytime regulation on the north side of Floyd Avenue between Pape Avenue and a point 20 metres west, to be in effect from Pape Avenue and a point 38 metres west. This is in response to a concern received from Solid Waste Management Services regarding access issues to the first laneway west of Pape Avenue, north of Floyd Avenue.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Prohibited standing at all times on the north side of Floyd Avenue, between a point 20 metres west of Pape Avenue and a point 18 metres further west. 2. Amended the existing parking machine regulation in effect on the north side of Floyd Avenue, between Carlaw Avenue and Pape Avenue, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, to operate on the north side of Floyd Avenue, between a point 38 metres west of Pape Avenue and a point 18 metres further west.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit standing at all times on the north side of Floyd Avenue, between a point 20 metres west of Pape Avenue and a point 18 metres further west. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council amend the existing parking machine regulation in effect on the north side of Floyd Avenue, between Carlaw Avenue and Pape Avenue, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, to operate on the north side of Floyd Avenue, between a point 38 metres west of Pape Avenue and a point 18 metres further west.
TE5.67adopted
Parking Amendments - Hampton Avenue
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City Policy or by-laws. Transportation Services is requesting approval to extend the existing 15-minute pick-up/drop-off parking zone on the east side of Hampton Avenue to be in effect between Danforth Avenue and a point 79.6 metres south. The proposal will provide two additional spaces for pick-up and drop-off activity for the Children's Circle Daycare.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Amended the existing maximum 15-minute parking regulation in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Hampton Avenue, between Danforth Avenue and a point 22.9 metres south, to be in effect between Danforth Avenue and a point 79.6 metres south. 2. Amended the existing maximum one hour parking regulation in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, and from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, on the east side of Hampton Avenue, between Danforth Avenue and a point 22.9 metres south, to be in effect between Danforth Avenue and a point 79.6 metres south. 3. Rescinded the existing maximum one hour parking regulation in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., on the east side of Hampton Avenue between a point 22.9 metres south of Danforth Avenue and a point 74.6 metres north of Garnock Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council amend the existing maximum 15-minute parking regulation in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Hampton Avenue, between Danforth Avenue and a point 22.9 metres south, to be in effect between Danforth Avenue and a point 79.6 metres south. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council amend the existing maximum one hour parking regulation in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, and from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, on the east side of Hampton Avenue, between Danforth Avenue and a point 22.9 metres south, to be in effect between Danforth Avenue and a point 79.6 metres south. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing maximum one hour parking regulation in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., on the east side of Hampton Avenue between a point 22.9 metres south of Danforth Avenue and a point 74.6 metres north of Garnock Avenue.
TE5.68adopted
All-way Stop Control - Northcliffe Boulevard and Keywest Avenue
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City Policy or by-laws. Transportation Services staff have reviewed the need for an all-way stop control at the intersection of Northcliffe Boulevard and Keywest Avenue, to address residents' concerns regarding safety. Our assessment indicates the criteria as set out in the all-way stop warrant has been satisfied at this intersection. Therefore, all-way stop control should be installed at the intersection of Northcliffe Boulevard and Keywest Avenue.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of Northcliffe Boulevard and Keywest Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of Northcliffe Boulevard and Keywest Avenue.
TE5.69amended
Traffic Control Signals - Lumsden Avenue and Cedarvale Avenue
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Lumsden Avenue, City Council approval of this report is required. Transportation Services is recommending that the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Lumsden Avenue and Cedarvale Avenue not be authorized as the technical justification for the installation of traffic control signals is not satisfied.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council not authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Lumsden Avenue and Cedarvale Avenue. 2. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation services to review the intersection of Lumsden Avenue and Cedarvale Avenue, as part of the 2020 Toronto Safety and Local Improvement Program and in coordination with the Vision Zero team, to design the inclusion of enhanced pedestrian safety.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. City Council not authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Lumsden Avenue and Cedarvale Avenue.
TE5.70adopted
Speed Limit Reduction - Glenlake Avenue
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City Policy or by-laws. Transportation Services is requesting approval to reduce the speed limit from 40 km/h to 30 km/h on Glenlake Avenue, between Glendonwynne Avenue and Oakmount Road. The results of the assessment based on the City's 30 km/h speed limit warrant policy and the existing 30 km/h speed limit on a segment of Glenlake Avenue, the speed limit on this segment of Glenlake Avenue is supported to be 30 km/h. This proposal will increase the safety of all road users and maintain consistency of the speed limit.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Amended the existing speed limit from 40 km/h to 30 km/h on Glenlake Avenue, between Glendonwynne Avenue and Oakmount Road.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council amend the existing speed limit from 40 km/h to 30 km/h on Glenlake Avenue, between Glendonwynne Avenue and Oakmount Road.
TE5.71amended
Speed Hump Poll Results - Delisle Avenue
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City Policy or by-laws. Transportation Services is reporting on the results of the traffic calming poll undertaken on Delisle Avenue, between Yonge Street and Deer Park Crescent. The poll provided a response rate of less than the 50 percent plus one ballot required by the traffic calming policy needed to confirm that there is a favourable consensus in the community to install speed humps on the subject section of Delisle Avenue. Accordingly, continuing the process to install speed humps on Delisle Avenue, between Yonge Street and Deer Park Crescent, is not recommended.
The Toronto and East York Community Council directed: 1. The installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Delisle Avenue, between Yonge Street and Deer Park Crescent be authorized. 2. City Solicitor prepare a by-law to alter the roadway to install five speed humps on Delisle Avenue, between Yonge Street and Deer Park Crescent, generally as shown on Drawing No. 421G-2452, dated March 2017 attached to the report (April 2, 2019) from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council not authorize the installation of traffic calming - speed humps - on Delisle Avenue, between Yonge Street and Deer Park Crescent.
TE5.72deferred
Transportation Services is responding to a request from Toronto and East York Community Council, Item TE27.49, to develop and implement a public consultation plan on the proposal to implement Residential On-street Permit Parking on streets that do not have permit parking in the Toronto and East York District. In addition, Transportation Services were asked to undertake on-street parking field surveys to calculate the number of potential parking spaces that can be added to the current permit parking inventory from streets that fall within the (former) boundary of the Toronto and East York District that currently do not have permit parking. Further consideration will also be given to Toronto and East York Community Council, Item TE2.76, to outline implementation timelines.
The Toronto and East York Community Council deferred consideration of the item until its June 25, 2019 meeting.
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.
TE5.73adopted
This staff report is about a matter which Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services has assessed a request from Aquavista Bayside Toronto Inc., the owners of the property currently known as 261 Queens Quay East, for the installation of two temporary free-standing pillar signs fronting the premises at 261 Queens Quay East, near the east and west intersections of Merchants Warf. The signs will identify the retail uses which are located out of view on Edgewater Drive and Merchants Wharf adjacent to the subject property. As the signs are temporary in nature, and will not pose a significant negative impact on the public right of way, Transportation Services recommends approval of the encroachment(s).
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Approved the installation of two temporary free-standing pillar signs which will encroach within the public right of way fronting 261 Queens Quay East, indicating the businesses to be located on Edgewater Drive, and Merchants Wharf adjacent to the property subject to the owners entering into an encroachment agreement with the City of Toronto agreeing to, but not limited to the following: 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 and providing an insurance policy for such liability for the lifetime of the Agreement in a form as approved by the Deputy City Manager in an amount not less than $5,000,000.00 or such greater amount as the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer may require; b. agree that the City and/or utility companies may remove the free standing pillar signs in order to install or maintain services within the affected public right of way with no obligations to replace the encroachments; c. maintain the signs 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; d. pay for the costs of preparing the Agreement and the registration of the Agreement on title; e. remove the signs upon receiving 90 days written notice to do so; f. remove the signs when the permanent streetscape plan is implemented on Queens Quay East by Waterfront Toronto; g. Prior to the issuance of the permit, contact Urban Forestry to enter into any protection plans and/or tree permits for City owned trees that may be in the area and pay any deposits which may be required; and h. accept such additional conditions as the City Solicitor or the General Manager, Transportation Services may deem necessary in the interest of the City.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Manager, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Approve the installation of two temporary free-standing pillar signs which will encroach within the public right of way fronting 261 Queens Quay East, indicating the businesses to be located on Edgewater Drive, and Merchants Wharf adjacent to the property subject to the owners entering into an encroachment agreement with the City of Toronto agreeing to, but not limited to the following: 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 and providing an insurance policy for such liability for the lifetime of the Agreement in a form as approved by the Deputy City Manager in an amount not less than $5,000,000.00 or such greater amount as the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer may require; b. agree that the City and/or utility companies may remove the free standing pillar signs in order to install or maintain services within the affected public right of way with no obligations to replace the encroachments; c. maintain the signs 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; d. pay for the costs of preparing the Agreement and the registration of the Agreement on title; e. remove the signs upon receiving 90 days written notice to do so; f. remove the signs when the permanent streetscape plan is implemented on Queens Quay East by Waterfront Toronto; g. Prior to the issuance of the permit, contact Urban Forestry to enter into any protection plans and/or tree permits for City owned trees that may be in the area and pay any deposits which may be required; and h. accept such additional conditions as the City Solicitor or the General Manager of Transportation Services may deem necessary in the interest of the City.
TE5.74adopted
Proposed Relocation of On-Street Electric Vehicle Charging Stations - Wellington Street West
This staff report is about a matter for which this Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services, working with Toronto Hydro, is in the midst of implementing the placement of electric vehicle charging stations associated with the On-Street Electric Vehicle Charging Stations - Pilot Project. In doing so, it was determined that the two Community Council approved locations on the south side of Wellington Street West, east of Clarence Square be shifted the equivalent of one parking space (i.e. 5.5 metres) further to the east to where the charging infrastructure would be better suited to facilitate an easier connection to the underground electrical power source. This report outlines the parking regulation amendments required to implement the requisite shift.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the relocation of the existing on-street electric vehicle charging station parking area on the south side of Wellington Street West to be in effect between a point 42.5 metres east of Clarence Square and a point 11 metres further east, and amend the related parking regulations as set out in Attachment 1 to the report (March 28, 2019) from the Director, Transportation Policy and Innovation.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Policy and Innovation, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the relocation of the existing on-street electric vehicle charging station parking area on the south side of Wellington Street West to be in effect between a point 42.5 metres east of Clarence Square and a point 11 metres further east, and amend the related parking regulations as set out in Attachment 1 to the report dated March 28, 2019 from the Director, Transportation Policy and Innovation.
TE5.75adopted
TD Toronto Jazz Festival 2019 in Bloor-Yorkville
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 Cumberland Street between Old York Lane and the west side of Bellair Street from Friday June 21, 2019 to Monday June 1, 2019 and Hazelton Avenue between Yorkville Avenue and Scollard Street, from Monday June 24, 2019 to Sunday June 30, 2019 to facilitate the TD Toronto Jazz Festival street event hosted by Toronto Downtown Jazz and amend the necessary traffic regulations.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the General Manager, Transportation Services to temporarily close Cumberland Street between Old York Lane and Bellair Street from Friday June 21, 2019 to Monday July 1, 2019 and Hazelton Avenue between Yorkville Avenue and Scollard Street, from Monday June 24, 2019 to Sunday June 30, 2019 to facilitate the TD Toronto Jazz Festival street event and to amend the necessary traffic regulations. 2. Authorized and direct the appropriate City Officials to take the necessary action to give effect to the recommendation above, 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 Cumberland Street between Old York Lane and Bellair Street from Friday June 21, 2019 to Monday July 1, 2019 and Hazelton Avenue between Yorkville Avenue and Scollard Street, from Monday June 24, 2019 to Sunday June 30, 2019 to facilitate the TD Toronto Jazz Festival street event 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.