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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TE5.76adopted
Removal of Taxi Stand - Portland Street
Toronto and East York Community Council, at its meeting of October 17, 2017 adopted Item TE27.56 entitled, "Installation/Removal of On-Street Parking Restrictions - Various Streets in Wards 20 and 28" and in so doing authorized taxi stands on Portland Street, Brant Street, Wellington Street, and Widmer Street. This was to accommodate additional taxi stand spaces in the vicinity of the King Street Transit Pilot. Based on field observations and in consultation with the Toronto Police Service and the Councillor's Office, Transportation Services recommends that the taxi stand that was introduced on Portland Street be removed. This staff report concerns a matter for which the Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Rescinded the existing taxi stand for four taxis operating at all times on the east side of Portland Street, between a point 15 metres north of King Street West and a point 24 metres further north. 2. Rescinded the existing No Standing prohibition in effect at all times on the east side of Portland Street, between a point 15 metres north of King Street West and a point 24 metres further north.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Transportation Project Design and Management recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing taxi stand for four taxis operating at all times on the east side of Portland Street, between a point 15 metres north of King Street West and a point 24 metres further north. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing No Standing prohibition in effect at all times on the east side of Portland Street, between a point 15 metres north of King Street West and a point 24 metres further north.
TE5.77adopted
Appointment of Public Members to the William H. (Bill) Bolton Arena Board
At its meeting on December 4, 5, and 13, 2018, City Council amended the Public Appointments process by authorizing the City Clerk to shortlist, interview and recommend candidates to Community Councils for appointment to the Bill Bolton Arena Board.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Appointed the following candidates to the William H. (Bill) Bolton Arena Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on April 24, 2023, and until successors are appointed: Sharon Bider Richard Bornet Jan Hughes James Lam Caralyn Quan 2. Directed the confidential information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 24, 2019) from the City Clerk remain confidential in its entirety as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the William H. (Bill) Bolton Board.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Clerk recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council appoint the following candidates to the William H. (Bill) Bolton Arena Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on April 24, 2023, and until successors are appointed: Sharon Bider Richard Bornet Jan Hughes James Lam Caralyn Quan 2. Toronto and East York Community Council direct that the confidential information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential in its entirety as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the William H. (Bill) Bolton Board.
TE5.78adopted
Appointment of Stakeholder Member to the Moss Park Arena Board
At its meeting on December 4, 5, and 13, 2018, City Council amended the Public Appointments process by authorizing the City Clerk to shortlist, interview and recommend candidates to Community Councils for appointment to the Moss Park Arena Board.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Appointed Chris Poirier as the Central Toronto Skating Club representative to the Moss Park Arena Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on April 23, 2023, and until a successor is appointed. 2. Directed Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 24, 2019) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Moss Park Arena Board.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Clerk recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council appoint Chris Poirier as the Central Toronto Skating Club representative to the Moss Park Arena Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on April 23, 2023, and until a successor is appointed. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 4, 2019) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Moss Park Arena Board.
TE5.79adopted
Downtown Yonge BIA 2019 Parklets Program
The Downtown Yonge Business Improvement Area (DYBIA) is proposing a parklet and greening project within the limits of existing street parking spaces along the south side of Elm Street, between Yonge Street and Bay, beginning in May 2019. Parklets are sidewalk extensions that provide space and amenities for residents and visitors to stop, sit, and rest while taking in the activities of the street. This particular installation was piloted for the last two years, and enhanced the general pedestrian and retail experience on Elm Street. Over the years, t- Downtowhe project has been supported by local businesses, Toronto Parking Authority, and has been well-received by the community. All costs and insurance requirements associated with the parklets are to be borne by the DYBIA and its agents.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Approved an exemption from Municipal Code Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks to permit within the Downtown Yonge Business Improvement Area, parklets in the eastbound, south curb lane of Elm Street, within existing street parking spaces in front of 15 and 17 Elm Street, between the dates of May 1, 2019 and October 31, 2019 including set-up and take-down. 2. Directed the General Manager, Transportation Services to issue a street occupation permit from May 1, 2019 to October 31, 2019 in the eastbound south curb lane of Elm Street in front of 15 and 17 Elm Street to facilitate the implementation of parklets and a complimentary greening strategy subject to terms and conditions to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services. 3. Directed the General Manager, Transportation Services to collaborate with the Downtown Yonge Business Improvement Area on the design of the parklets for the south curb lane of Elm Street in front of 15 and 17 Elm Street to support new designs to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services
Staff recommendation as filed
That the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Approve an exemption from Municipal Code Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks to permit within the Downtown Yonge Business Improvement Area, parklets in the eastbound, south curb lane of Elm Street, within existing street parking spaces in front of 15 and 17 Elm Street, between the dates of May 1, 2019 and October 31, 2019 including set-up and take-down. 2. Direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to issue a street occupation permit from May 1, 2019 to October 31, 2019 in the eastbound south curb lane of Elm Street in front of 15 and 17 Elm Street to facilitate the implementation of parklets and a complimentary greening strategy subject to terms and conditions to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services. 3. Direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to collaborate with the DYBIA on the design of the parklets for the south curb lane of Elm Street in front of 15 and 17 Elm Street to support new designs to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services
TE5.80adopted
Waiving Fee for Hello Seaton Street Event
Residents in Cabbagetown South have come together to organize Hello Seaton Street - a street event to encourage neighbours to get to know one another, promote a sense of inclusivity and sharing among the community. It is a significant step towards making Seaton Street more safe and inviting. Residents hope that this event will contribute to a more positive perception of their neighbourhood. The community has expressed a lack of social cohesion and bonds, as there are limited opportunities for neighbours to come together locally and there have been challenges with litter and hazardous waste improperly disposed. These and other issues have made the street feel unsafe. Neighbours have expressed that these challenges have made it uncomfortable for them to idle outdoors talking to one another or spend time in their front yards. Residents have initiated this street event in the hopes of starting longer-term, positive change. Hello Seaton Street is a local, volunteer-organized street event that will be open to all, with no fee to participate. Toronto and East York Community Council is being asked to waive the user fees for street events, as a means to support this important local community event. As the local Councillor, I can personally attest to the residents' commitment to promoting active citizenship, greater civic engagement for all and the strengthening of community bonds.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to waive the permit fee charged for the 2019 Hello Seaton Street event (fee ref. no. 61.09, Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges, Appendix C - Schedule 2, Transportation Services).
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Wong Tam recommend that Toronto and East York Community Council recommend: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to waive the permit fee charged for the 2019 Hello Seaton Street event (fee ref. no. 61.09, Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges, Appendix C - Schedule 2, Transportation Services).
TE5.81adopted
Follow-up to the Avenue Road Corridor Safety Review
The Avenue Road corridor between St. Clair Avenue West and Bloor Street West has been identified by residents as one of concern for pedestrian safety, which led to the 2017 Corridor Safety Review (TE27.48) by Transportation Services. Staff recommendations from the report led to some changes, including a pilot project at the existing School Safety Zone near Brown Junior Public School, but concerns over pedestrian safety remained. This led a number of community organizations and stakeholders to come together and create the 'Avenue Road Safety Coalition' with the aim of improving pedestrian safety along the corridor. The Coalition has reached out to our offices and we have been working together toward addressing many of the issues identified with Transportation staff. Please see the attached recommendations for your consideration.
The Toronto and East York Community Council directed: 1. Transportation Services to conduct a comprehensive intersection safety review at all intersections along the Avenue Road corridor between St. Clair Avenue West and Bloor Street West, with specific focus on Avenue Road and St. Clair Avenue West, Avenue Road and Dupont Street, and Avenue Road and Davenport Road, including but not limited to: a. Reviewing all intersections for leading pedestrian interval (LPI) installation; b. Investigating the feasibility of restricting right-turn movements on red traffic signals at the intersections of Avenue Road and Davenport Road, and Avenue Road and St. Clair Avenue West; c. Compiling and publishing all available collision and near-miss data on Avenue Road from St. Clair Avenue West to Bloor Street West, including those two intersections; and d. Report back to the Toronto and East York Community Council with findings and recommendations by the third quarter of 2019. 2. Request Transportation Services conduct a speed limit review across the Avenue Road corridor between St. Clair Avenue West and Bloor Street West, and report back to Toronto and East York Community Council by the third quarter of 2019.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Josh Matlow, Ward 12 Toronto-St. Paul's, and Councillor Mike Layton, Ward 11 University-Rosedale recommend: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council request Transportation Services conduct a comprehensive intersection safety review at all intersections along the Avenue Road corridor between St. Clair Avenue West and Bloor Street West, with specific focus on Avenue Road and St. Clair Avenue West, Avenue Road and Dupont Street, and Avenue Road and Davenport Road, including but not limited to: a. Reviewing all intersections for leading pedestrian interval (LPI) installation; b. Investigating the feasibility of restricting right-turn movements on red traffic signals at the intersections of Avenue Road and Davenport Road, and Avenue Road and St. Clair Avenue West; c. Compiling and publishing all available collision and near-miss data on Avenue Road from St. Clair Avenue West to Bloor Street West, including those two intersections; d. Report back to Toronto and East York Community Council with findings and recommendations by Q3 2019. 2. Request Transportation Services conduct a speed limit review across the Avenue Road corridor between St. Clair Avenue West and Bloor Street West, and report back to Toronto and East York Community Council by Q3 2019.
TE5.82adopted
Realignment of Permit Parking Area "5E" to exclude 33 Yorkville Avenue
The exclusion of the development located at 33 Yorkville Avenue from the 5E permit parking area is a means to ensure that current permit holders have sufficient parking space. The issuance of parking permits to residents of these developments would negatively impact on the already limited supply of parking spaces. Councillor Layton is requesting approval from Toronto and East York Community Council to prohibit the General Manager from accepting applications from residents of, visitors to, and tradespersons at the subject development property. Residents have reported that it is difficult to find a parking space close to home. The area cannot absorb the potential influx from another development.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Requested the General Manager, Transportation Services, to review and report back to Toronto and East York Community Council on the realignment of Permit Parking Area "5E" to exclude the development located at 33 Yorkville Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Layton recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council requests the General Manager, Transportation Services, to review and report back to Toronto and East York Community Council on the realignment of Permit Parking Area "5E" to exclude the development located at 33 Yorkville Avenue.
TE5.83adopted
Broadview and Danforth Intersection Safety Review
The intersection of Broadview and Danforth is a busy intersection used by pedestrians, cyclists, cars and TTC streetcars daily. Immediately north of the intersection is Broadview Subway Station and to the west is the Bloor Viaduct. The intersection is busy with pedestrian and vehicular traffic throughout the day. Residents have expressed concerns about the safety of this intersection, particularly during the afternoon rush hour period, when eastbound traffic becomes backed up across the viaduct as drivers try to turn left to go north on Broadview Avenue.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Requested Transportation staff study eastbound, left-turning traffic at the intersection of Broadview Avenue and Danforth Avenue and report back with their findings to Toronto and East York Community Council at their meeting on September 16, 2019. 2. Requested Transportation staff to include collision data for the intersection of Broadview Avenue and Danforth Avenue from Toronto Police Services in their report to the September 16, 2019 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, Ward 14 Toronto-Danforth recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council request Transportation staff study eastbound, left-turning traffic at the intersection of Broadview and Danforth and report back with their findings to Toronto and East York Community Council at their meeting on September 16, 2019. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council request that Transportation staff include collision data for the intersection of Broadview and Danforth from Toronto Police Services in their report to Toronto and East York Community Council on September 16, 2019.
TE5.84adopted
Traffic Calming on Milverton Boulevard
Milverton Boulevard is a two-way residential street north of Danforth Avenue. Residents along Milverton Boulevard are concerned about vehicles speeding along their street and they have submitted a petition in favour of installing traffic calming on Milverton Boulevard between Greenwood Avenue and Linsmore Crescent. I will also be circulating a ballot to the residents along this section of Milverton Boulevard to gauge their support for speed hump installation.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Requested Transportation staff to conduct a study for the installation of speed humps on Milverton Boulevard between Greenwood Avenue and Linsmore Crescent and report back with their findings to Toronto and East York Community Council at its meeting on September 16, 2019.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, Ward 14 Toronto-Danforth recommends that: 1. The Toronto and East York Community Council request Transportation staff to conduct a study for the installation of speed humps on Milverton Boulevard between Greenwood Avenue and Linsmore Crescent and report back with their findings to Toronto and East York Community Council at its meeting on September 16, 2019.
TE5.85amended
Villiers Street Pay and Display
Villiers Street, in the Portlands, is an important site for jobs and employment in the East End. However due to a lack of parking regulations there is an issue with long-term parking and storage of vehicles. Implementing pay-and-display on Villiers will ensure that businesses have spots and cut down on long-term parking. I am asking you to support this request.
The Toronto and East York Community Council directed: 1. Transportation Services to bring forward a report and accompanying by-laws implementing pay-and-display parking on Villiers Street between Don Roadway and Cherry Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Fletcher recommends that: 1. Transportation Services report to the Toronto and East York Community Council meeting on October 10th, 2019 on implementing Pay and Display parking on Villiers Street between Saulter Street South and Cherry Street.
TE5.86adopted
Parking Amendments - Danforth Avenue
Businesses from the Danforth have been in touch with my office requesting help in dealing with a problem of driveways that are consistently blocked. Transportation Services has provided language to install No-Parking signs around the driveways to make it clear and obvious to cars that they cannot park there. This will not impact parking on the Danforth as it will only cover the driveway entrance. In order to move this change forward quickly I am asking that you support the recommendations in my letter, which have been provided by Transportation Services.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council prohibit parking at all times on the north side of Danforth Avenue, between a point 47.5 metres east Playter Boulevard and a point 3 metres further east. 2. City Council prohibit parking at all time on the north side of Danforth Avenue, between a point 41 metres west of Jackman Avenue and a point 4.5 metres further west.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Fletcher recommends that: 1. City Council prohibit parking at all times on the north side of Danforth Avenue, between a point 47.5 metres east Playter Boulevard and a point 3 metres further east. 2. City Council prohibit parking at all time on the north side of Danforth Avenue, between a point 41 metres west of Jackman Avenue and a point 4.5 metres further west.
TE5.87adopted
Heritage Evaluation of 245 Logan
245 Logan was one of the first Dominion Stores in Canada and is on property that was earlier owned by Samuel Sewell, a patriarch of Leslieville's black community, who escaped slavery in Virginia to found a thriving community of refugees around the corner of Logan and Queen. It is also attached to 889-893 Queen Street East, which were identified as being of potential heritage significance in the Leslieville Urban Design Guidelines. Changes to this property would have potential impacts on the conjoined buildings above and beyond any impacts just on the property.
The Toronto and East York Community Council directed: 1. The Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services, Urban Design, City Planning to research and evaluate the properties 245 Logan Avenue according to provincial criteria Regulation 9/06, to gain a better understanding of the cultural heritage value of the property, and to report to the Toronto Preservation Board meeting on June 20, 2019.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Fletcher recommends that: 1. The Toronto and East York Community Council direct the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services, research and evaluate the properties 245 Logan according to provincial criteria Regulation 9/06, to gain a better understanding of the cultural heritage value of the property, and report to the Toronto Preservation Board meeting of June 20th, 2019.
TE5.88adopted
Traffic Calming - St. Clarens Avenue between Dupont Street and Lappin Avenue
On September 6, 2017, Toronto and East York Community Council adopted, as amended, Item TE26.106 entitled "Traffic Calming (Speed Humps) - St. Clarens Avenue" and, in doing so, authorized the installation of traffic calming on St. Clarens Avenue, between Dupont Street and Lappin Avenue, subject to a favorable poll of residents. The speed hump poll on the section of St. Clarens Avenue was conducted in December 2017. Based on the poll results, the minimum response rate of (50% + 1) was not reached; however, of the residents that responded, the majority supported the idea of having speed humps installed on St. Clarens Avenue. Given the negative poll results, speed humps were not installed at the time. Residents continue to contact my office to this day with concerns over speeding on St. Clarens Avenue and are asking that speed humps be installed on their street in order to improve safety. Given the previous poll results (majority resident support), I am requesting to have speed humps installed on St. Clarens Avenue by way of this motion. In early April 2019, I sent a letter to St. Clarens Avenue residents informing them of my intention to proceed with having speed humps installed on their street. To date, feedback has been positive and in support of having speed humps installed on St. Clarens Avenue, between Dupont Street and Lappin Avenue.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway on St. Clarens Avenue, between Dupont Street and Lappin Avenue, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on the attached copy of Drawing No. 421G-2599, dated August 2017.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Bailão recommends that: 1. The Toronto and East York Community Council directs the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway on St. Clarens Avenue, between Dupont Street and Lappin Avenue, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on the attached copy of Drawing No. 421G-2599, dated August 2017.
TE5.89adopted
Intersection Safety at Pape and Danforth
The intersection of Pape and Danforth is a busy intersection used by pedestrians, cyclists, cars and TTC busses daily. Immediately north of the intersection is Pape Subway Station, which recently had a traffic light installed. Residents have expressed concerns about the safety of these two intersections, and in particular the way the two traffic lights operate together. Transportation Services is undertaking a review of the two intersections. I am asking that the review be brought to Community Council to ensure that the community has the opportunity to give feedback.
The Toronto and East York Community Council requested: 1. Transportation Services to report to the September 16, 2019 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council with the results of the intersection safety and signal timing/phase review at Pape Avenue and Danforth Avenue, and Pape Avenue and Lipton Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Fletcher recommends that: 1. The Toronto and East York Community Council request Transportation Services to report to September Toronto and East York Community Council with the results of the intersection safety and signal timing/phase review at Pape and Danforth, and Pape and Lipton.
TE5.90adopted
Introduction and consideration of bills for enactment of By-laws.
General Bill Toronto and East York Community Council enacted By-laws 621-2019 to 671- 2019. Confirmatory Bill Toronto and East York Community Council passed a Confirmatory Bill as By-law 672-2019.