Toronto and East York Community Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 66 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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TE6.51adopted
Encroachment - Bremner Boulevard Barrier Gate and Swing Gate
This staff report is about a matter for which Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision provided it is in keeping with City Policy or by-laws. Transportation Services is requesting authority to enter into an encroachment agreement with Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment Partnership (MLSEP) to install, maintain and repair an 8 metre wide by 1.26 metre high permanent, manually operated, barrier gate located on Bremner Boulevard approximately 11 metres north of Lake Shore Boulevard West. This barrier gate is being proposed to enhance pedestrian safety in this area of Bremner Boulevard during events at the Scotiabank Arena, and will allow the flexibility to open the roadway to general traffic when no events are scheduled, as this section of roadway has been permanently closed (since April 2018) for security reasons. The gate will be operated solely by Toronto Police Services under the authority in the Highway Traffic Act. Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment Partnership will be responsible for the installation and maintenance of the gate. An additional swing gate (4.57 metres by 1.25 metres) is also being proposed to operate in tandem with the barrier gate, and will be located at the entry point of Bremner Boulevard at Lake Shore Boulevard West to prevent vehicles from being trapped on Bremner Boulevard between Lake Shore Boulevard West and the barrier gate when the barrier gate is closed.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the City to enter into, and the General Manager, Transportation Services or the Director, Permits and Enforcement to execute an encroachment agreement with Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment Partnership to permit the installation, maintenance and repair of a 1.26 metre high by 8 metre long permanent, manually operated, barrier gate on Bremner Boulevard located approximately 11.0 metres from Lake Shore Boulevard West, as well as a 4.57 metre by 1.25 metre swing gate located on Bremner Boulevard immediately at the intersection of Lake Shore Boulevard West subject to the following conditions: a. Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment Partnership enter into the encroachment agreement with the City of Toronto at its expense, which agreement shall include the terms identified in paragraphs 1 to 8 of Section 743-34.D in Chapter 743 of the Toronto Municipal Code, together with the following. b. Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment Partnership assume all liability related to the installation, maintenance and repair of the encroachments including providing an indemnity in a form as required by the General Manager, Transportation Services and the City Solicitor. c. Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment Partnership obtain and maintain in good standing insurance in an amount and form as required by the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. d. Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment Partnership obtain and maintain in good standing any permits or consents required by law including municipal by-laws. e. Prior to installation of the gates, Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment Partnership obtain all utility locates. f. Footings for the encroachments not exceed 1.2 meters below grade. g. Any protruding objects to be cane detectable, where the lowest edge of the object should be no higher than 680 mm above the ground to ensure a person swinging a white cane left and right will be able to detect the protruding element. h. A red and white retroreflective banding and "Do Not Enter/ Road Closed" sign RB92 must be attached to the barrier gate. i. Any other conditions considered appropriate by the General Manager, Transportation Services and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the City to enter into, and the General Manager of the Transportation Services Division or the Director, Permits and Enforcement to execute an encroachment agreement with Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment Partnership to permit the installation, maintenance and repair of a 1.26 metre high by 8 metre long permanent, manually operated, barrier gate on Bremner Boulevard located approximately 11.0 metres from Lake Shore Boulevard West, as well as a 4.57 metre by 1.25 metre swing gate located on Bremner Boulevard immediately at the intersection of Lake Shore Boulevard West subject to the following conditions: a. Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment Partnership enter into the encroachment agreement with the City of Toronto at its expense, which agreement shall include the terms identified in paragraphs 1 to 8 of Section 743-34.D in Chapter 743 of the Toronto Municipal Code, together with the following. b. Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment Partnership assume all liability related to the installation, maintenance and repair of the encroachments including providing an indemnity in a form as required by the General Manager and the City Solicitor. c. Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment Partnershipobtain and maintain in good standing insurance in an amount and form as required by the General Manager and the Chief Financial Officer of the City. d. Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment Partnership obtain and maintain in good standing any permits or consents required by law including municipal by-laws. e. Prior to installation of the gates, MLSEP obtain all utility locates. f. Footings for the encroachments not exceed 1.2 meters below grade. g. Any protruding objects to be cane detectable, where the lowest edge of the object should be no higher than 680 mm above the ground to ensure a person swinging a white cane left and right will be able to detect the protruding element. h. A red and white retroreflective banding and "Do Not Enter/ Road Closed" sign RB92 must be attached to the barrier gate. i. Any other conditions considered appropriate by the General Manager and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.
TE6.52adopted
Vision Zero Pop-up Demonstration in Beaches-East York
Transportation Services is requesting approval to temporarily close the curb lanes to motor vehicle traffic on Danforth Avenue between Woodbine Avenue and Woodmount Avenue from Thursday August 22, 2019 to Sunday August 24, 2019 to facilitate a Vision Zero Pop-Up Demonstration hosted by the non-profit organization 8 80 Cities, and amend the necessary traffic regulations. The Vision Zero Pop-Up Demonstration is supported by the Danforth Mosaic Business Improvement Association (BIA), the Danforth East Community Association (DECA), and the local Councillor.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services to temporarily close the curb lanes to motor vehicle traffic on Danforth Avenue, between Woodbine Avenue and Woodmount Avenue from Thursday, August 22, 2019 to Sunday, August 24, 2019, to facilitate the Vision Zero Pop-Up Demonstration, and to amend the necessary traffic regulations. 2. City Council authorize 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: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager of Transportation Services to temporarily close the curb lanes to motor vehicle traffic on Danforth Avenue, between Woodbine Avenue and Woodmount Avenue from Thursday August 22, 2019 to Sunday August 24, 2019, to facilitate the Vision Zero Pop-Up Demonstration, and to amend the necessary traffic regulations; and 2. City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City Officials to take the necessary action to give effect to the recommendations above, including the introduction of any Bills that may be required.
TE6.53adopted
Accessible Pedestrian Signals - Leslieville
The Leslieville area currently has three Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS). There are numerous senior's homes in close proximity in this area and seniors make up a significant percentage of pedestrian traffic. Leslieville's proximity to the downtown core, high vehicular traffic and high percentage of senior residents make it a prime candidate for further APS installation. Two local students undertook a study and identified six locations where the installation of APS is crucial to ensure the safety of residents, especially seniors, in the community. This motion includes recommendations to protect pedestrians, improve road safety and ensure that residents feel safe in their neighbourhood.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Requested Transportation Services to install Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS) at the following intersections in the next round of installations: Queen Street and Carlaw Avenue (PX0545) Gerrard Street and Jones Avenue (PX0370) Dundas Street and Carlaw Avenue (PX0289) Gerrard Street and Carlaw Avenue (PX0372) Gerrard Street and Greenwood Avenue (PX0369) Queen Street and Greenwood Avenue (PX1393)
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Flecher recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Request Transportation Services to install Accessible Pedestrian Signals at the following intersections in the next round of installations: Queen Street and Carlaw Avenue (PX0545) Gerrard Street and Jones Avenue (PX0370) Dundas Street and Carlaw Avenue (PX0289) Gerrard Street and Carlaw Avenue (PX0372) Gerrard Street and Greenwood Avenue (PX0369) Queen Street and Greenwood Avenue (PX1393
TE6.54adopted
Use of Nathan Phillips Square for Various Events from July 1, 2019 to April 30, 2020
The purpose of this report is to request various exemptions from the Municipal Code Chapter 237 "Nathan Phillips Square" for the following events to be held on Nathan Phillips Square from July 1, 2019 to April 30, 2020.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council grant an exemption to Consulate General of Peru, Festival Management Committee, Music Sector Film and Entertainment Industries and Special Events Sponsorship City of Toronto, Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition, Igbo Traditional and Cultural Revival Foundation, Young Canadian Alliance, Naos Cultural Festival and Film Society, Manifesto Community Projects Inc., Panorama India, Philippines Independence Day Council, The DeRo Foundation, Dreamland Performing Art Centre, Comite Organizador de las Fiestas Patrias, Special Olympics, University of Toronto, Special Events, City of Toronto, Consulate General of the Republic of Korea, Canada Running Series, Epilepsy Toronto, Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, Celebrate Toronto to operate a beer garden and to serve wine and hard liquor contingent upon the following conditions: - Approval of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario - Approval of the Medical Officer of Health - Compliance with the City of Toronto's Municipal Alcohol Policy - Receipt of all the necessary permits associated with the production of the event i.e. building permit, noise by-law extension permit 2. City Council grant permission to Philcan Mosaic Inc., Committee To Support Vietnam's Human Rights and Democracy Movement and Toronto Vietnamese Association, Toronto, Festival Management Committee, Music Sector Film and Entertainment Industries and Special Events Sponsorship City of Toronto, Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition, AO DAI Canada, Falun Dafa, Igbo Traditional and Cultural Revival Foundation, Toronto Council Fire, Toronto Hiroshima and Nagasaki Day Coalition, Naos Cultural Festival and Film Society, Manifesto Community Projects Inc., Panorama India, Philippines Independence Day Council, The DeRo Foundation, Nepalese Canadian Community Services, Dreamland Performing Art Centre, Second Harvest, Comite Organizador de las Fiestas Patrias, Corporate Security City of Toronto, Special Olympics, University of Toronto, Special Events City of Toronto, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Consulate General of the Republic of Korea, Canada Running Series, Toronto International Festival of Authors, Special Events City of Toronto, Epilepsy Toronto, Alzheimer Society of Toronto, Sons of Scotland, Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, Baycrest Foundation, Raising the Roof, Celebrate Toronto to solicit donations in support of their organizations. 3. City Council grant permission to Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition, Toronto Council Fire, Toronto Hiroshima and Nagasaki Day Coalition, Naos Cultural Festival and Film Society, Manifesto Community Projects Inc., Dreamland Performing Art Centre, University of Toronto, Special Events City of Toronto, Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, Baycrest Foundation, to place objects in the reflecting pool. 4. City Council grant permission to Philcan Mosaic Inc., Committee To Support Vietnam's Human Rights and Democracy Movement, Toronto Vietnamese Association, Toronto, Festival Management Committee, Music Sector Film and Entertainment Industries and Special Events Sponsorship City of Toronto, Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition, AO DAI Canada, Igbo Traditional and Cultural Revival Foundation, Toronto Council Fire, Young Canadian Alliance, Naos Cultural Festival and Film Society, Manifesto Community Projects Inc., Panorama India, Philippines Independence Day Council, The DeRo Foundation, Dreamland Performing Art Centre, Second Harvest, Comite Organizador de las Fiestas Patrias, Corporate Security City of Toronto, Special Olympics, Special Events City of Toronto, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Canada Running Series, Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, Baycrest Foundation, Parks Forestry and Recreation City of Toronto to engage in sport demonstrations. 5. City Council grant permission to Manifesto Community Projects Inc. and The DeRo Foundation to host "ticketed" events in support of their organization. 6. City Council grant permission to Festival Management Committee, Music Sector Film and Entertainment Industries and Special Events Sponsorship City of Toronto, Falun Dafa, Toronto Council Fire, Naos Cultural Festival and Film Society, The DeRo Foundation, Second Harvest, Special Olympics, University of Toronto, Consulate General of the Republic of Korea, Epilepsy Toronto, Special Events City of Toronto, Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, Baycrest Foundation for sound amplification outside of Nathan Phillips Square amplification schedule policy. 7. City Council grant permission to Consulate General of Peru, Festival Management Committee, Igbo Traditional and Cultural Revival Foundation, Toronto Council Fire, Young Canadian Alliance, Toronto Hiroshima and Nagasaki Day Coalition, Naos Cultural Festival and Film Society, Manifesto Community Projects Inc., Panorama India, Philippines Independence Day Council, Dreamland Performing Art Centre, University of Toronto, Special Events City of Toronto, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Consulate General of the Republic of Korea, Canada Running Series, Epilepsy Toronto, Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, Celebrate Toronto to use open flame as part of their event production. 8. City Council grant permission to Toronto Council Fire, Naos Cultural Festival and Film Society, Manifesto Community Projects Inc., Panorama India, Philippines Independence Day Council, University of Toronto, Special Events City of Toronto, Epilepsy Toronto, Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment to use special effects pyrotechnics as part of their event production. 9. City Council grant permission to Special Events City of Toronto to cover a selection of City Hall windows as part of their event production. 10. City Council require that the various events compensate the City of Toronto, through the Facilities Management Division, for all City of Toronto costs associated with an event above the standard staffing complement.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Interim General Manager, Facilities Management recommends that: 1. City Council grant an exemption to Consulate General of Peru, Festival Management Committee, Music Sector Film and Entertainment Industries and Special Events Sponsorship City of Toronto, Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition, Igbo Traditional and Cultural Revival Foundation, Young Canadian Alliance, Naos Cultural Festival and Film Society, Manifesto Community Projects Inc., Panorama India, Philippines Independence Day Council, The DeRo Foundation, Dreamland Performing Art Centre, Comite Organizador de las Fiestas Patrias, Special Olympics, University of Toronto, Special Events, City of Toronto, Consulate General of the Republic of Korea, Canada Running Series, Epilepsy Toronto, Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, Celebrate Toronto to operate a beer garden and to serve wine and hard liquor contingent upon the following conditions: - Approval of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario - Approval of the Medical Officer of Health - Compliance with the City of Toronto's Municipal Alcohol Policy - Receipt of all the necessary permits associated with the production of the event i.e. building permit, noise by-law extension permit 2. City Council grant permission to Philcan Mosaic Inc., Committee To Support Vietnam's Human Rights and Democracy Movement and Toronto Vietnamese Association, Toronto, Festival Management Committee, Music Sector Film and Entertainment Industries and Special Events Sponsorship City of Toronto, Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition, AO DAI Canada, Falun Dafa, Igbo Traditional and Cultural Revival Foundation, Toronto Council Fire, Toronto Hiroshima and Nagasaki Day Coalition, Naos Cultural Festival and Film Society, Manifesto Community Projects Inc., Panorama India, Philippines Independence Day Council, The DeRo Foundation, Nepalese Canadian Community Services, Dreamland Performing Art Centre, Second Harvest, Comite Organizador de las Fiestas Patrias, Corporate Security City of Toronto, Special Olympics, University of Toronto, Special Events City of Toronto, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Consulate General of the Republic of Korea, Canada Running Series, Toronto International Festival of Authors, Special Events City of Toronto, Epilepsy Toronto, Alzheimer Society of Toronto, Sons of Scotland, Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, Baycrest Foundation, Raising the Roof, Celebrate Toronto to solicit donations in support of their organizations. 3. City Council grant permission to Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition, Toronto Council Fire, Toronto Hiroshima and Nagasaki Day Coalition, Naos Cultural Festival and Film Society, Manifesto Community Projects Inc., Dreamland Performing Art Centre, University of Toronto, Special Events City of Toronto, Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, Baycrest Foundation, to place objects in the reflecting pool. 4. City Council grant permission to Philcan Mosaic Inc., Committee To Support Vietnam's Human Rights and Democracy Movement, Toronto Vietnamese Association, Toronto, Festival Management Committee, Music Sector Film and Entertainment Industries and Special Events Sponsorship City of Toronto, Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition, AO DAI Canada, Igbo Traditional and Cultural Revival Foundation, Toronto Council Fire, Young Canadian Alliance, Naos Cultural Festival and Film Society, Manifesto Community Projects Inc., Panorama India, Philippines Independence Day Council, The DeRo Foundation, Dreamland Performing Art Centre, Second Harvest, Comite Organizador de las Fiestas Patrias, Corporate Security City of Toronto, Special Olympics, Special Events City of Toronto, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Canada Running Series, Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, Baycrest Foundation, Parks Forestry and Recreation City of Toronto to engage in sport demonstrations. 5. City Council grant permission to Manifesto Community Projects Inc. and The DeRo Foundation to host "ticketed" events in support of their organization. 6. City Council grant permission to Festival Management Committee, Music Sector Film and Entertainment Industries and Special Events Sponsorship City of Toronto, Falun Dafa, Toronto Council Fire, Naos Cultural Festival and Film Society, The DeRo Foundation, Second Harvest, Special Olympics, University of Toronto, Consulate General of the Republic of Korea, Epilepsy Toronto, Special Events City of Toronto, Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, Baycrest Foundation for sound amplification outside of Nathan Phillips Square amplification schedule policy. 7. City Council grant permission to Consulate General of Peru, Festival Management Committee, Igbo Traditional and Cultural Revival Foundation, Toronto Council Fire, Young Canadian Alliance, Toronto Hiroshima and Nagasaki Day Coalition, Naos Cultural Festival and Film Society, Manifesto Community Projects Inc., Panorama India, Philippines Independence Day Council, Dreamland Performing Art Centre, University of Toronto, Special Events City of Toronto, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Consulate General of the Republic of Korea, Canada Running Series, Epilepsy Toronto, Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, Celebrate Toronto to use open flame as part of their event production. 8. City Council grant permission to Toronto Council Fire, Naos Cultural Festival and Film Society, Manifesto Community Projects Inc., Panorama India, Philippines Independence Day Council, University of Toronto, Special Events City of Toronto, Epilepsy Toronto, Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment to use special effects pyrotechnics as part of their event production. 9. City Council grant permission to Special Events City of Toronto to cover a selection of City Hall windows as part of their event production. 10. City Council require that the various events compensate the City of Toronto, through the Facilities Management Division, for all City of Toronto costs associated with an event above the standard staffing compliment.
TE6.55amended
This staff report is about a matter for which the Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. This is a report on the refusal to issue a permit by Municipal Licensing and Standards in the matter of an application for a boulevard café permit located at 744 St. Clair Avenue West, Rushton Road flankage.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Approved the proposed boulevard café permit application located at 744 St. Clair Avenue West, with the following conditions: a. The Licensee shall ensure that the boulevard café is closed and cleared of patrons, food and drink, at or before 10:00 p.m. 7 days a week. b. The Licensee shall undergo a review of the permit and conditions in one year's time by the local Councillor and Municipal Licensing and Standards. c. Should transfer of business ownership occur for the premises, the patio licence shall not be transferred. Municipal Licensing and Standards shall report on any transfer applications.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director of Business Licensing and Regulatory Services, Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that: 1. The application for the proposed boulevard café permit located at 744 St. Clair Avenue West, Rushton Road flankage be denied.
TE6.56adopted
In reference to item CC7.11, Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Request for Direction Regarding Local Planning Appeal Tribunal Hearing http://app.toronto.ca/tmmis/viewAgendaItemHistory.do?item=2019.CC7.11 the exclusion of the development located at 1200 Dundas Street West from the 3J 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 the already limited supply of parking spaces. Councillor Bailão is requesting approval from Toronto and East York Community Council to prohibit the General Manager, Transportation Services, 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 of parked vehicles 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 "3J" to exclude the development located at 1200 Dundas Street West.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Ana Bailão recommends: 1. The General Manager, Transportation Services, to review and report back to Toronto and East York Community Council on the realignment of Permit Parking Area "3J" to exclude the development located at 1200 Dundas Street West.
TE6.57adopted
Installation of All-Way Stop Control at the Intersection of Glenholme Avenue and Millerson Avenue
I recently met at Rawlinson Community School with teachers and parents regarding ongoing traffic and pedestrian safety concerns, particularly during school drop-off and pick-up times. Representatives from the Toronto District School Board, Parent Council and City's Traffic Operations Division were also present. A series of safety improvement measures were discussed, one of which was the installation of an all-way stop control at the intersection of Glenholme Avenue and Millerson Avenue. The impact of installing this all-way stop control will be immediate and will require motorists to stop at the intersection. In addition, this all-way stop control will provide a safer east-west crossing point for pedestrians.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of Glenholme Avenue and Millerson Avenue. 2. Authorized the removal of the northbound stop control at the intersection of Glenholme Avenue and Earnscliffe Road.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Ana Bailão recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of Glenholme Avenue and Millerson Avenue. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the removal of the northbound stop control at the intersection of Glenholme Avenue and Earnscliffe Road.
TE6.58adopted
In reference to the May 23, 2019, Committee of Adjustment item A0858/18EYK, 861 St Clair Avenue West - the exclusion of the development located at 861 St Clair Avenue West from the 5C 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 the already limited supply of parking spaces. Councillor Bailao is requesting approval from Toronto and East York Community Council to prohibit the General Manager, Transportation Services, 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 of parked vehicles 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 "5C" to exclude the development located at 861 St Clair Avenue West.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Bailão recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Request the General Manager, Transportation Services, to review and report back to Toronto and East York Community Council on the realignment of Permit Parking Area "5C" to exclude the development located at 861 St Clair Avenue West.
TE6.59adopted
Nomination for Appointment of Interest Group Member to the Swansea Town Hall Board of Management
Appointments to the Swansea Town Hall Community Centre Board of Management is a matter for which Community Council has been delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision, provided that the recommendations do not vary from the City of Toronto's Public Appointments Policy. Nominating organizations recommend candidates for appointment to the Board of Management who subsequently forwards this information to Community Council for approval. The appointment of interest group nominees to the City's boards is governed by the Public Appointments Policy. The nominee is eligible and qualified to serve on the Board of Management pursuant to the relevant provisions of the City of Toronto By-law (Chapter 25 of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code), the Relationship Framework for Board-Run Community Centres, and the Public Appointments Policy. By this letter, the Board of Management requests that the individuals named, be appointed as Directors on the Swansea Town Hall Board of Management.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Appointed the following interest group nominees to the Swansea Town Hall Board of Management at pleasure of Council, for a two-year term of office ending on May 31, 2021, and until successors are appointed: Jack Slaughter William Roberts Sydney Reimer Marcia Smith
Staff recommendation as filed
The Board of Management recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council appoint the following interest group nominees to the Swansea Town hall Board of Management at pleasure of Council, for a two-year term of office ending on May 31, 2021, and until successors are appointed: Jack Slaughter William Roberts Sydney Reimer Marcia Smith
TE6.60adopted
Nominations for Appointment to the Swansea Town Hall Board of Management
At the Swansea Town Hall Association Annual General Meeting on May 16, 2019, the membership nominated the individuals listed above for appointment by Etobicoke York Community Council to the Board of Management of the Swansea Town Hall Community Centre. Appointments to the Swansea Town Hall Community Centre Board of Management is a matter for which the Community Council has been delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision, provided that the recommendations do not vary from the Public Appointments Policy. All the nominees are eligible and qualified to serve on the Board of Management pursuant to the relevant provisions of the City of Toronto By-law (Chapter 25 of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code), the Relationship Framework for Board run Community Centers and the Public Appointments Policy. By this letter, the Board of Management requests that all individuals named be appointed as Directors on the Board of Management of Swansea Town Hall Community Centre. On behalf of the Board of Management, I respectfully request the City take the necessary steps to implement the above requested appointments.
The Toronto and East York Community Council appointed the following nominees: 1. For a 2-year term ending on May 31, 2021, and until successors are appointed: Phil Vlach Glenn Dunphy Ayan Kailie Liz Nadeau Justine Montgomery 2. For a 1-year term ending May 31 2020, and until a successor is appointed: Kosta Roumanis
Staff recommendation as filed
The Board of Management recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council appoint, at pleasure of Council, the following nominees: 1. For a 2-year term ending on May 31, 2021, and until successors are appointed Phil Vlach Glenn Dunphy Ayan Kailie Liz Nadeau Justine Montgomery 2. For a 1-year term ending May 31 2020, and until a successor is appointed Kosta Roumanis
TE6.61forwarded without recommendation
Road Safety at the intersection of Fleet Street, Bathurst Street, and Lake Shore Boulevard West
The massive five-arm intersection of Bathurst, Lake Shore, and Fleet doesn't work well for anyone. It is a danger and a barrier for pedestrians, it is confusing for drivers and has a high rate of vehicle collisions, and it delays two streetcar lines. This intersection should tie together the three adjacent neighbourhoods - Bathurst Quay, Fort York, and CityPlace - but instead it separates them from one another. Going back at least as far as 2004, before the Fort York and CityPlace neighbourhoods were constructed, the City of Toronto has made plans for reconfiguring this intersection. In 2006, City Council endorsed closing vehicular access to one block of westbound Fleet Street between Bathurst Street and Iannuzzi Street, which would shorten the crossing distance for pedestrians and simplify the intersection for drivers. Concern about this intersection was one of the most common themes I heard from community members throughout the consultations for the Bathurst Quay Neighbourhood Plan in 2014 and 2015. In July, 2015, City Council gave direction to City staff to revisit the feasibility of such a closure (TE7.60). In addition, in 2018, City Council approved the Waterfront Transit Network Plan (EX30.1) including a long-term goal to completely reconfigure the intersection of Bathurst, Lake Shore, and Fleet by relocating streetcar tracks and permanently pedestrianizing the adjacent block of Fleet Street. As part of the Waterfront Transit Network Plan, I fought for and secured City Council authority to pilot quick, short-term improvements to the intersection that don't need to wait for the full, long-term reconfiguration. After years of study and approval, progress is long overdue on safety improvements here. City staff are currently preparing a report on any outstanding approvals needed from City Council in order to finally try closing the block of westbound Fleet Street to vehicles from Bathurst to Iannuzzi. With a target to implement the closure this summer when traffic volumes are lowest, it is necessary for City Council to give direction in June, which is unfortunately not possible under the standard reporting timelines. I am requesting that Toronto and East York Council authorize City staff to report directly to City Council about these matters.
The Toronto and East York Community Council submits the item to City Council without recommendation.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Joe Cressy recommends that: 1. The Toronto and East York Community Council requests the Director, Transportation Services, Toronto & East York District, with the Director, Transit and Transportation Planning, City Planning, to report directly to the June 18, 2019 meeting of City Council regarding any final remaining approvals necessary for the pedestrianization of Fleet Street between Bathurst Street and Iannuzzi Street, to be implemented during the summer of 2019.
TE6.62adopted
Parking Amendments - Gladstone Avenue, Havelock Street, and Rusholme Park Crescent
In July 2018, traffic control signals were approved for the intersections of College Street, at Gladstone Avenue and College Street, at Havelock Street and Rusholme Park Crescent. When these traffic control signals were approved, parking was also removed to a point of 30.5 metres on the approaches of these intersections. Area residents have since voiced concerns over the loss of parking. The purpose of this motion therefore is to reduce the previously approved parking reductions 30.5 metres to 15 metres on most approaches in order to maximize on-street parking.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Prohibited parking on the east side of Gladstone Avenue between College Street and a point 15 metres north. 2. Prohibited parking on the west side of Gladstone Avenue between College Street and a point 15 metres south. 3. Prohibited parking on the west side of Havelock Street between College Street and a point 15 metres north. 4. Prohibited parking on the east side of Rusholme Park Crescent between College Street and a point 15 metres south. 5. Prohibited parking on the west side of Rusholme Park Crescent between College Street and a point 35 metres south. 6. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition on the west side of Gladstone Avenue, between College Street and the first lane south, in effect from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. 7. Amended the existing maximum one hour parking regulation on the west side of Gladstone Avenue, between College Street and a point 94.2 metres south, in effect from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, to be in effect between a point 15 metres south of College Street and a point 79.2 metres further south. 8. Amended the existing parking prohibition on the east side of Rusholme Park Crescent, between College Street and a point 39 metres south, in effect each Thursday, from April 1 to November 30, inclusive, to be in effect between a point 15 metres south of College Street and a point 24 metres further south. 9. Amended the existing parking prohibition on the west side of Rusholme Park Crescent, between College Street and the south end of Rusholme Park Crescent, in effect anytime, except each Thursday, from April 1 to November 30, inclusive, to be in effect between a point 35 metres south of College Street and the south end of Rusholme Park Crescent. 10. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition on the east side of Havelock Street, between College Street and Sylvan Avenue, in effect from the 1st day to the 15th day of each month, from April 1 to November 30, inclusive.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Bailão recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Prohibit parking on the east side of Gladstone Avenue between College Street and a point 15 metres north. 2. Prohibit parking on the west side of Gladstone Avenue between College Street and a point 15 metres south. 3. Prohibit parking on the west side of Havelock Street between College Street and a point 15 metres north. 4. Prohibit parking on the east side of Rusholme Park Crescent between College Street and a point 15 metres south. 5. Prohibit parking on the west side of Rusholme Park Crescent between College Street and a point 35 metres south. 6. Rescind the existing parking prohibition on the west side of Gladstone Avenue, between College Street and the first lane south, in effect from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. 7. Amend the existing maximum one hour parking regulation on the west side of Gladstone Avenue, between College Street and a point 94.2 metres south, in effect from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, to be in effect between a point 15 metres south of College Street and a point 79.2 metres further south. 8. Amend the existing parking prohibition on the east side of Rusholme Park Crescent, between College Street and a point 39 metres south, in effect each Thursday, from April 1 to November 30, inclusive, to be in effect between a point 15 metres south of College Street and a point 24 metres further south. 9. Amend the existing parking prohibition on the west side of Rusholme Park Crescent, between College Street and the south end of Rusholme Park Crescent, in effect anytime, except each Thursday, from April 1 to November 30, inclusive, to be in effect between a point 35 metres south of College Street and the south end of Rusholme Park Crescent. 10. Rescind the existing parking prohibition on the east side of Havelock Street, between College Street and Sylvan Avenue, in effect from the 1st day to the 15th day of each month, from April 1 to November 30, inclusive.
TE6.63adopted
Residential Demolition Application - 33 Soudan Avenue
I am writing in regards to the lands at 33 Soudan Avenue. An existing detached dwelling that is to be demolished for parkland dedication purposes associated with the development of the parcel of lands municipally known as 39-41 Roehampton Avenue. As a condition of development, the lands at 33 Soudan Ave are to be conveyed to the City but this requires that the land be vacated, all structures removed, and backfilled with clean fill to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation. Since the building at 33 Soudan Avenue is a residential building and a permit for a replacement building will not be applied for at the site, the application must be referred to the Toronto and East York Community Council for consideration. The City is in receipt of correspondence from the owner indicating that the dwelling unit subject to demolition will be replaced in the new development. As it is intended that these lands be conveyed to the City for parkland purposes, I am requesting approval for the demolition of the dwelling in favour of expansion of the parkland system serving the local neighbourhood.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Approved the application to demolish the subject residential building at 33 Soudan Ave, notwithstanding that there is no building permit for a replacement building on the site, provided the applicant meets the following conditions: a. That temporary fencing and/or construction hoarding to secure the site provided; b. That all debris and rubble be removed from the site immediately after demolition; and c. That any holes on the property resulting from the demolition of the buildings or resulting from the investigation of soil conditions or environmental remediation is backfilled with clean fill to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Matlow recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council Approve the application to demolish the subject residential building at 33 Soudan Ave, notwithstanding that there is no building permit for a replacement building on the site, provided the applicant meets the following conditions: a. That temporary fencing and/or construction hoarding to secure the site provided; b. That all debris and rubble be removed from the site immediately after demolition; and c. That any holes on the property resulting from the demolition of the buildings or resulting from the investigation of soil conditions or environmental remediation is backfilled with clean fill to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation.
TE6.64adopted
Residential Demolition Application - 353 College Street
The owner of the lands municipally known as 353, 355, and 357 College Street is proposing the demolition of the existing mixed use buildings at 353 and 355 College. Once these buildings are demolished, the site will be improved with additions and alterations to the existing hostel located in the heritage building at 357 College Street, which will be retained and protected. In accordance with the approval granted by the City in the Committee of Adjustment Decision A0234/18TEY, the Site Plan Approval application 18 111118 STE 20 SA for the development is currently under review by City Planning and Heritage Preservation Services. While Toronto Building can currently issue permits for the demolition of the building at 355 College Street, the same is not the case for 353. As the building contains residential uses, in order for demolition to proceed, either a replacement building permit must be issued, or the matter must be referred to Toronto and East York Community Council for consideration. Allowing for the simultaneous demolition of both 353 and 355 College Street will allow for the site to be adequately secured and protected. It will also ensure that the site is vacated so that soil investigation, environmental remediation, and site preparation work can be undertaken on the property in an unobstructed manner, having regard for the protection of the existing adjacent heritage structure and other buildings, and the public right of way.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Approved the application to demolish the subject building at 353 College Street, notwithstanding that there is no building permit for a replacement building on the site, with the following conditions: a. That all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition; b. That prior to the issuance of the demolition permit, plans be provided for construction hoarding and or/temporary fencing to secure the site, as well as site protection measures, to the satisfaction of Transportation Services, and in consultation with the local Councillor; c. That any further condition(s) that Toronto East York Community Council deems reasonable be applied with regard to the nature of the residential property to be demolished.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Layton recommends that: 1.That Toronto and East York Community Council Approve the application to demolish the subject building at 353 College Street, notwithstanding that there is no building permit for a replacement building on the site, with the following conditions: a. That all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition; b. That prior to the issuance of the demolition permit, plans be provided for construction hoarding and or/temporary fencing to secure the site, as well as site protection measures, to the satisfaction of Transportation Services, and in consultation with the local Councillor; c. That any further condition(s) that Toronto East York Community Council deems reasonable be applied with regard to the nature of the residential property to be demolished.
TE6.65adopted
Safety at the Intersection of Gerrard Street East and Pembroke Street
In recent months, several local residents have reached out with concerns regarding pedestrian, cyclist, and motorist safety at the intersection of Gerrard Street East and Pembroke Street. Residents have sent communications to my office, stating that they frequently observe cars, passing through the intersection along Gerrard, at high speeds. This speeding activity is often observed to be in violation of an activated pedestrian crossing. Residents have also brought forward serious sight line and visibility concerns, affecting all intersection users. There have, additionally, been numerous complaints regarding the location of the pedestrian crossing activation button on Pembroke, which is located several feet south of the crossing. Pedestrians who activate the crosswalk, are not visible to cyclists and motorists approaching the intersection. Pedestrians must then take time to walk forward and reach the corner, before proceeding through the intersection, leaving them extremely vulnerable to cars and cyclists. These combined concerns have created a condition that has left residents and their families feeling unsafe. My staff have engaged in two site visits over the past two years, in an attempt to address the issues at this intersection. These site visits included the Garden District Residents Association, and Transportation staff. While these visits have resulted in some helpful trimming back of vegetation, there has not yet been a coordinated response, from Transportation Services, to the safety concerns expressed by intersection users. In order to have a more thorough understanding of the traffic safety conditions affecting this area, and how they may be remedied, I believe that a comprehensive safety review must be performed. I therefore recommend the following:
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Directed the General Manager, Transportation Services, to study strategies to improve safety at the Gerrard Street East and Pembroke Street intersection, in consultation with the local residents' association, and to report back to the September 16, 2019 meeting of Toronto and East York Community Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam recommends that: 1. The Toronto and East York Community Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to study strategies to improve safety at the Gerrard Street East and Pembroke intersection, in consultation with the local residents association, and report back to the September 2019 meeting of Toronto and East York Community Council.
TE6.66adopted
Introduction and consideration of bills for enactment of By-laws.
General Bill Toronto and East York Community Council enacted By-laws 832-2019 to 861-2019. Confirmatory Bill Toronto and East York Community Council passed a Confirmatory Bill as By-law 862-2019.