Toronto and East York Community Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 89 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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TE8.51adopted
Traffic Control Signals - Spadina Road and Macpherson Avenue
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on both Spadina Road and Macpherson Avenue, City Council approval of this report is required. Transportation Services is requesting approval from City Council to install traffic control signals at the intersection of Spadina Road and Macpherson Avenue. This installation is justified based on the technical requirements and will provide improved safety for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists at this intersection.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Spadina Road and Macpherson Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Spadina Road and Macpherson Avenue.
TE8.52amended
All-way Stop Control - Poplar Plains Road and Poplar Plains Crescent
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 all-way stop control at the intersection of Poplar Plains Road and Poplar Plains Crescent, to address concerns regarding safety of pedestrians using this intersection. Our assessment indicates the criteria as set out in the all-way stop warrant has not been satisfied at this intersection. Therefore, all-way stop control is not recommended.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the installation of all-way stop control at the intersection of Poplar Plains Road and Poplar Plains Crescent.
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 all-way stop control at the intersection of Poplar Plains Road and Poplar Plains Crescent.
TE8.53amended
All-way Stop Control - Mutual Street and Wood 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 staff have reviewed the need for all-way stop control at the intersection of Mutual Street and Wood Street, to address residents' safety concerns. Our assessment indicates the criteria as set out in the all-way stop warrant has not been satisfied at this intersection. Therefore, all-way stop control should not be installed at the intersection of Mutual Street and Wood Street.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized and requesed the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services to install an all-way stop control at the intersection of Mutual Street and Wood Street as soon as possible to enhance protections for vulnerable road users, especially school children, as part of Vision Zero.
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 all-way stop control at the intersection of Mutual Street and Wood Street.
TE8.54amended
Traffic Calming - Speed Humps - Gladstone 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 reviewed the need for traffic calming, specifically the installation of speed humps, on Gladstone Avenue, between Dundas Street West and Peel Avenue, to address residents' concerns regarding vehicle speeds. Our assessment indicates the criteria as set out in the Traffic Calming Policy has been satisfied on one segment of this roadway, but not satisfied on the other two segments. Therefore, residents should be polled to determine community support for traffic calming on Gladstone Avenue, between Cross Street and Waterloo Avenue. Traffic calming should not be installed on the rest of the subject roadway.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Directed the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, to request the City Clerk to poll eligible householders on Gladstone Avenue, between Cross Street and Waterloo Avenue, to determine whether residents support the installation of traffic calming, in accordance with the City of Toronto Traffic Calming Policy. 2. Subject to favourable results of the poll: a. Authorized the installation of speed humps on Gladstone Avenue, between Cross Street and Waterloo Avenue; and b. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Gladstone Avenue, between Cross Street and Waterloo Avenue, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on Drawing 421G-3495, dated August 2019, attached to the report (August 27, 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 direct the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, to request the City Clerk to poll eligible householders on Gladstone Avenue, between Cross Street and Waterloo Avenue, to determine whether residents support the installation of traffic calming, in accordance with the City of Toronto Traffic Calming Policy. 2. Subject to favourable results of the poll: a. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the installation of speed humps on Gladstone Avenue, between Cross Street and Waterloo Avenue; and b. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Gladstone Avenue, between Cross Street and Waterloo Avenue, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on Drawing 421G-3495, dated August 2019, attached to the report entitled "Traffic Calming - Speed Humps - Gladstone Avenue" from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services. OR 3. Toronto and East York Community Council not authorize the installation of traffic calming - speed humps - on Gladstone Avenue, between Dundas Street West and Cross Street. 4. Toronto and East York Community Council not authorize the installation of traffic calming - speed humps - on Gladstone Avenue, between Waterloo Avenue and Peel Avenue.
TE8.55amended
Traffic Calming - Speed Humps - 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 staff have reviewed the need for traffic calming, specifically the installation of speed humps, on Lonsdale Road, between Spadina Road and Russell Hill Road, to address residents' concerns regarding vehicle speeds. Our assessment indicates the criteria as set out in the Traffic Calming Policy has not been satisfied. Therefore, traffic calming should not be installed on the subject section of Lonsdale Road.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Directed the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, to request the City Clerk to poll eligible householders on Lonsdale Road, between Spadina Road and Russell Hill Road, to determine whether residents support the installation of traffic calming, in accordance with the City of Toronto Traffic Calming Policy. 2. Subject to favourable results of the poll: a. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Lonsdale Road, between Spadina Road and Russell Hill Road, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on the copy of Drawing 421G-3498, dated August 2019, attached to the report (August 27, 2019) from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services; and b. Reduce the speed limit from 40 km/h to 30 km/h on Lonsdale Road, between Spadina Road and Russell Hill Road.
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 Lonsdale Road, between Spadina Road and Russell Hill Road.
TE8.56amended
Traffic Calming - Speed Humps - Treadway Boulevard
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City Policy or by-laws. Transportation Services staff reviewed the need for traffic calming, specifically the installation of speed humps, on Treadway Boulevard, between O'Connor Drive and Plains Road, to address residents' concerns regarding vehicle speeds. Our assessment indicates the criteria as set out in the Traffic Calming Policy has not been satisfied. Therefore, traffic calming should not be installed on the subject section of Treadway Boulevard.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Directed the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, request the City Clerk to poll eligible householders on Treadway Boulevard between Plains Road and O'Connor Drive, to determine whether residents support the installation of traffic calming, in accordance with the City of Toronto Traffic Calming Policy. 2. Subject to favourable results of the poll: a. Authorized the installation of speed humps on Treadway Boulevard, between Plains Road and O'Connor Drive; and b. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway on Treadway Boulevard, between Plains Road and O'Connor Drive, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on the copy of 'Drawing 421G-3487, dated July 2019', attached to the report (August 27, 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 Treadway Boulevard, between O'Connor Drive and Plains Road.
TE8.57adopted
Nominations for Appointment to the Board of Management of the Ralph Thornton Community Centre
At its June 12, 2019 AGM, the Ralph Thornton Community Centre (RTCC) held elections to fill eight positions on its Board of Management. Eight individuals were nominated by the members to fill those vacancies. The following member retired from the Board upon the expiry of their two-year terms on June 12, 2019: Yang Han The following members retired from the Board during their two year appointment expiring in June 2020: Bernnitta Hawkins Daniella Moss The following members were nominated by the members at the June 12, 2019 Annual General Meeting to fill two-year terms effective June 2019: Ryan Acayan John Bradford Christine Chen Caleb Edwards Alan Lennon Julia Peters The above-noted terms will expire in 2021. The following member was nominated by the members at the June 12 2019 Annual General Meeting to fill a one-year term effective June 2019: Sharon Ho Ed Nagy The above-noted term will expire in 2020. The Board of Management of Ralph Thornton Community Centre hereby recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council appoint, at pleasure of Council, the above-noted members for the terms of office ending on the dates indicated, and until successors are appointed. The nomination and appointment of these individuals complies with the City of Toronto's Public Appointments Policy and the relevant provisions of the Relationship Framework for Board-Operated Community Centres, as well as the Ralph Thornton Community Centre's Constitution and By-laws. Nominees whose terms will expire at the June 2020 Annual General Meeting will be welcomed to stand for re-election at the Annual General Meeting along with any other qualified candidates. A chart highlighting current and proposed appointments to the Ralph Thornton Community Centre's Board of Management is provided at the end of this communication for your information and assistance. Background The Ralph Thornton Community Centre Board of Management began searches for suitable candidates to fill normal rotation vacancies in February 2019 (prior to the June 2019 Annual General Meeting). Notices inviting qualified applicants were sent to all current Ralph Thornton Community Centre members, subscribers, partner/stakeholder agencies and organizations, user groups, and local political representatives. The pre-Annual General Meeting process included postings in local newsletters. Additionally, notices were posted on the Ralph Thornton Community Centre's web and social media sites, and in all public areas of the Ralph Thornton Community Centre and the local library branch (which is located in the Ralph Thornton Community Centre). This opportunity was also posted on the City of Toronto's Appointments website. Existing board members were also encouraged to distribute the invitation via their personal networks. Applications were received and reviewed by the Board's Nominating Committee and interviews were held to identify qualified individuals with a range of experiences and interests relevant to the Ralph Thornton Community Centre's mandate and good governance practices. Appointments to the Ralph Thornton Community Centre Board of Management are 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. The nominees are 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-Operated Community Centres, the Public Appointments Policy, and the Ralph Thornton Community Centre's Constitution and Procedure By-Law. The nominees are all Ralph Thornton Community Centre members who are over 18 years of age and all but two live in the Ralph Thornton Community Centre catchment area. As required, the majority of Board members live in the catchment area. None of the nominees are employees of the City of Toronto or of any of its agencies, boards, commissions, or corporations, nor are they serving on another City agency, board, commission, or corporation. On behalf of the Board of Management, I respectfully request the City take the necessary steps to implement the above requested appointments at its earliest opportunity.
The Toronto and East York Community Council appointed, at pleasure of Council, the following nominees to the Board of Management: 1. Two-year terms, effective June 2019: Ryan Acayan John Bradford Christine Chen Caleb Edwards Alan Lennon Julia Peters The above-noted terms will expire in 2021. 2. One-year term, effective June 2019: Sharon Ho Ed Nagy The above-noted term will expire in 2020.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Board of Management of the Ralph Thornton Community Centre recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council appoint, at pleasure of Council, the following nominees to the Board of Management: Two-year terms, effective June 2019: Ryan Acayan John Bradford Christine Chen Caleb Edwards Alan Lennon Julia Peters The above-noted terms will expire in 2021. One-year term, effective June 2019: Sharon Ho Ed Nagy The above-noted term will expire in 2020.
TE8.58adopted
Appointment of Public Member to the Moss Park Arena Board
At its meeting on December 4, 5, and 13, 2018, City Council amended the Public Appointments process to authorize 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 Jordan Hill to the Moss Park Arena Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on September 16, 2023, and until a successor is appointed.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Clerk recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council appoint Jordan Hill to the Moss Park Arena Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on September 16, 2023, and until a successor is appointed.
TE8.59adopted
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. To report on the refusal to issue a permit by Municipal Licensing and Standards in the matter of an application for a boulevard cafe located at 1638 Bloor Street West, Unit 2, Indian Road flankage.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Denied the application for the proposed boulevard cafe located at 1638 Bloor Street West, Unit 2, Indian Road flankage.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Business Licensing and Regulatory Services, Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that: 1. The application for the proposed boulevard cafe located at 1638 Bloor Street West, Unit 2, Indian Road flankage be denied.
TE8.60amended
Refusal of a Boulevard Café Permit Application Located at 798 Bloor Street West
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. To 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 798 Bloor Street West.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Approved the application for the proposed boulevard café located at 798 Bloor Street West, with the following conditions: a. The patio will cease operations and be cleared out no later than 11:00 p.m. b. 1 metre radius clearance to be maintained around the utility pole at all times c. Existing trees are to be maintained d. Signage will be posted in a prominent location to remind people to be considerate of the surrounding community e. A telephone number will be provided for neighbours to register concerns or complaints directly with restaurant management f. There will be no outdoor music or amplified sound on the patio, and doors and windows to the establishment will not be left open or propped open while there is music or amplified sound in the interior g. Municipal Licensing and Standards to review in 1 year and report to the Ward Councillor's office on any complaints received.
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 located at 798 Bloor Street West be denied.
TE8.61deferred indefinitely
Traffic Control Signals - Bay Street and Scollard Street
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Bay Street, City Council approval of this report is required. Transportation Services is requesting approval from City Council to install traffic control signals at the intersection of Bay Street and Scollard Street. This installation will provide enhanced safety for pedestrians and motorists at the intersection and is technically justified.
The Toronto and East York Community Council deferred consideration of the item indefinitely.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Bay Street and Scollard Street.
TE8.62deferred
Parking Amendments - Torbrick 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 implement maximum one-hour parking, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the north side of Torbrick Road, between Unity Road and the east end of Torbrick Road, in place of the existing statutory maximum three-hour parking limit. This is in response to a petition received from the residents of Torbrick Road requesting that the time limit for on-street parking be reduced to prevent long-term parking. This proposal will not result in the loss of any parking spaces on Torbrick Road.
The Toronto and East York Community Council deferred consideration of the item until its October 10, 2019 meeting.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize parking for a maximum period of one-hour from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the north side of Torbrick Road, between Unity Road and the east end of Torbrick Road.
TE8.63amended
Pedestrian Crossing Protection - Cosburn Avenue and Glebemount Avenue
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Cosburn Avenue, City Council approval of this report is required. Transportation Services is recommending that the installation of traffic control signals or a pedestrian crossover (PXO) at the intersection of Cosburn Avenue and Glebemount Avenue not be authorized as the technical justifications for the installation of traffic control signals or a pedestrian crossover signal are not satisfied.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Cosburn Avenue and Glebemount Avenue. 2. City Council authorize the installation of a pedestrian crossover at the intersection of Cosburn Avenue and Glebemount Avenue.
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 Cosburn Avenue and Glebemount Avenue. 2. City Council not authorize the installation of a pedestrian crossover at the intersection of Cosburn Avenue and Glebemount Avenue.
TE8.64adopted
Speed Limit Reduction on Glenholme Avenue
Parents and teachers of Rawlinson Community School, along with the local School Trustee met with the Ward Councillor and Transportation Services staff and requested that the speed limit on Glenholme Avenue be reduced to 30 km/h. While the section between a point of 59.2 metres north of St. Clair Avenue West and Rogers Road is 30 km/h, the section to the south between St. Clair Avenue West and a point of 59.2 metres further north is unsigned at 50 km/h. The purpose of this motion is to harmonize the speed limit on Glenholme Avenue to 30 km/h, and therefore improve safety for local residents, as well as parents and students when they walk to and from school.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Reduced the speed limit from 50 km/h to 30 km/h on Glenholme Avenue, between St. Clair Avenue West and a point 59.2 metres north.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Ana Bailão recommends that: 1. The Toronto and East York Community Council reduce the speed limit from 50 km/h to 30 km/h on Glenholme Avenue, between St. Clair Avenue West and a point 59.2 metres north.
TE8.65adopted
To support this development and future development in the area, a need has been identified for traffic flow improvements at the intersection of Lansdowne Avenue and Brandon Avenue, including the installation of traffic control signals. Transportation staff have reviewed the Transportation Study by GHD, dated November, 2018, and support the installation of traffic control signals in conjunction with the full build-out of the Phase 6 Davenport Village development. The purpose of this motion is to give City staff authority to start taking the necessary steps to have the traffic light installed at this intersection as soon as possible.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Lansdowne Avenue and Brandon Avenue. 2. City Council authorize removal of the existing pedestrian crossover on Lansdowne Avenue immediately north of Brandon Avenue in conjunction with the installation of traffic control signals at Lansdowne Avenue and Brandon Avenue. 3. In advance of the issuance of the Notice of Approval Conditions for Site Plan approval, City Council require the owner to enter into a financially secured agreement for the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Lansdowne Avenue and Brandon Avenue to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Toronto and East York Community Council Recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Lansdowne Avenue and Brandon Avenue. 2. City Council authorize removal of the existing pedestrian crossover on Lansdowne Avenue immediately north of Brandon Avenue in conjunction with the installation of traffic control signals at Lansdowne Avenue and Brandon Avenue. 3. In advance of the issuance of the Notice of Approval Conditions for Site Plan approval, City Council require the owner to enter into a financially secured agreement for the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Lansdowne Avenue and Brandon Avenue to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services.
TE8.66adopted
Parking Amendment - Pelham Avenue
In June 2019, I received a petition from residents and business owners on Pelham Avenue requesting parking changes on that street. According to business owners and residents, the demographics have changed and the lack of parking has been impacting clients and visitors that are trying to access the area. The requested changes are the removal of the existing 'no parking' regulation that is in effect between, 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday to Friday, and the introduction of a one hour parking limit between, 9 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday to Friday.
The Toronto and East York Community Council 1. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the north side of Pelham Avenue, between Osler Street and a point 35.1 metres west of Uxbridge Avenue. 2. Authorized parking for a maximum period of 1 hour from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the north side of Pelham Avenue, between Osler Street and a point 35.1 metres west of Uxbridge Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Toronto and East York Community Council Recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the north side of Pelham Avenue, between Osler Street and a point 35.1 metres west of Uxbridge Avenue. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize parking for a maximum period of 1 hour from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the north side of Pelham Avenue, between Osler Street and a point 35.1 metres west of Uxbridge Avenue
TE8.67adopted
Reducing the Speed Limit on Winona Drive Between Tyrell Avenue and Davenport Road
The current speed limit on Winona Drive, between Tyrell Avenue and Davenport Road, is 40 km/h. However, this busy stretch of the road is heavily used by motorists, cyclists and pedestrians alike. The Hellenic Home for the Aged senior's home on this block is home to over 200 seniors, many of whom routinely walk and cycle on Winona and the neighbourhood at large. While concerns over excessive speeding and the request to lower the speed limit have been brought to our offices' attention this year, they were flagged with Traffic Operations previously and staff recommended that the speed limit be lowered to 30 km/h. However, due to the unexpected changes to ward and district boundaries in 2018, this recommendation never made it to the Toronto and East York Council agenda. After consulting with Traffic Operations again, we are bringing forward the request to lower the speed limit on Winona Drive, between Tyrell Avenue and Davenport Road, from the current 40 km/h to 30 km/h.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Reduced the speed limit on Winona Drive, between Tyrell Avenue and Davenport Road, from 40 km/h to 30 km/h.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Josh Matlow and Councillor Ana Bailão recommends that: 1. The Toronto and East York Community Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to reduce the speed limit on Winona Drive, between Tyrell Avenue and Davenport Road, from 40 km/h to 30 km/h.
TE8.68adopted
Parking Amendment - Scollard Street
The Greater Yorkville Residents Association requested amendments to the existing parking regulations on the south side of Scollard Street, west of Yonge Street, in the vicinity of the first laneway west of Yonge Street, south of Scollard Street. The intent of this amendment is to prohibit stopping within close proximity to this laneway and improve sightlines for motorists entering and exiting. Transportation Services staff have been consulted and have no objection to the proposed amendment.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Prohibited stopping at all times on the south side of Scollard Street, between a point 39.5 metres west of Yonge Street and a point 20.5 metres further west.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Layton recommends that: 1. The Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the south side of Scollard Street, between a point 39.5 metres west of Yonge Street and a point 20.5 metres further west.
TE8.69adopted
All-Way Stop Control Pilot - Oriole Parkway and College View Avenue
Three years ago, at the request of the community, an all-way stop sign pilot project was initiated at Oriole Parkway and Tranmer Avenue to address the numerous collisions and near-misses at the intersection. As part of my commitment to providing a thoughtful and evidence-based review of this pilot, I organized a community meeting in collaboration with the Oriole Park Association (OPA), and subsequently created the Oriole Traffic Safety Working Group. Informed by the advice we received from staff and resident feedback, the Working Group also reviewed the efficiency of the current setup at the intersection of Oriole Parkway and College View Avenue. The pedestrian crosswalk at the intersection was identified by residents as ineffective at providing safe passageway to pedestrians. As we received a petition from over 400 local parents/residents, Transportation Services provided insights on potentially replicating the Tranmer all-way stop pilot at the intersection of Oriole Parkway and College View Avenue and the Working Group agreed to do a 1-year pilot project there too. This is especially important due to it being a daily corridor for many of our local kids who walk to Oriole Park Junior Public School. If during the 12 month trial basis the all-way stop control is found to not be contributing to the safety of the area, a request will be brought to this committee to rescind the all way stop and/or consider other measures.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council authorize all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of Oriole Parkway and College View Avenue. 2. Subject to approval of Recommendation 1 above, City Council authorize removal of the pedestrian crossover at Oriole Parkway and College View Avenue, in conjunction with the installation of all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of Oriole Parkway and College View Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Josh Matlow recommends that: 1. City Council authorize all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of Oriole Parkway and College View Avenue. 2. Subject to approval of Recommendation 1 above, City Council authorize removal of the pedestrian crossover at Oriole Parkway and College View Avenue, in conjunction with the installation of all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of Oriole Parkway and College View Avenue.
TE8.70amended
City Council, at its meeting on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019, adopted Item TE7.17 as amended, and in so doing, has referred Toronto and East York Community Council Recommendations 5, 6 and 7 back to the Toronto and East York Community Council for further consideration.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council approve the alterations to the heritage properties at 199 Bay Street, 25 King Street West and 56 Yonge Street, in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the construction of a new commercial office building on the lands known municipally in the year 2019 as 199 Bay Street, 25 King Street West and 56 Yonge Street (including the entrance addresses of 21 Melinda Street, 187 Bay Street and 18-30 Wellington Street West) with such alterations substantially in accordance with plans and drawings last revised on April 29, 2019, prepared by Adamson Associates Architects, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services; and the Heritage Impact Assessment, prepared by ERA Architects Inc. dated December 18, 2017 and revised March 13, 2019, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services, all subject to and in accordance with a Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services and subject to the following additional conditions: a. prior to the introduction of the Bills for such Zoning By-law Amendment by City Council, the owner shall: 1. enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the properties at 199 Bay Street, 25 King Street West and 56 Yonge Street in accordance with the plans and drawings last revised on April 29, 2019, prepared by Adamson Associates Architects, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services, the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc. dated December 18, 2017 and revised March 13, 2019, and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.a.2. below, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services; 2. provide a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant, that is consistent with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment for 199 Bay Street, 25 King Street West and 56 Yonge Street prepared by ERA Architects Inc. dated December 18, 2017 and revised March 13, 2019, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services; and 3. enter into on the property at 199 Bay Street, 25 King Street West and 56 Yonge Street one or more agreements with the City pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services with such facilities, services and matters to be set forth in the related site specific Zoning By-law Amendment giving rise to the proposed alterations; b. prior to final Site Plan approval for the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment by City Council, for the property located at 199 Bay Street, 25 King Street West and 56 Yonge Street: 1. provide final site plan drawings substantially in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.a.2. above; 2. have obtained final approval for the necessary Zoning By-law Amendment required for the subject property, such Amendment to have come into full force and effect; 3. provide a detailed landscape plan for the subject property, satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services; 4. provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the heritage properties will be sensitively illuminated to enhance their heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager Heritage Preservation Services; and 5. submit a Signage Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services; 6. provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject properties to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services; c. prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 199 Bay Street, 25 King Street West and 56 Yonge Street, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services, the owner shall: 1. have obtained final approval for the necessary Zoning By-law Amendment required for the subject property, such Amendment to have 2. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.a.2. above including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services; 3. provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan Lighting and Interpretation Plan; and 4. provide full documentation of the Commerce Court South and Commerce Court East buildings, including two (2) printed sets of archival quality 8" x 10" colour photographs with borders in a glossy or semi-gloss finish and one (1) digital set on a CD in tiff format and 600 dpi resolution keyed to a location map, elevations and measured drawings, and copies of all existing interior floor plans and original drawings as may be available, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services; and 5. register the heritage easement agreement referenced in Recommendation 1.a.l. above on title to the property, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. d. prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 1.c.3. above, the owner shall: 1. provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services; and 2. provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services; 2. City Council authorize the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of 199 Bay Street, 25 King Street West and 56 Yonge Street in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill in Council authorizing the entering into a Heritage Easement Agreement for the property at 199 Bay Street, 25 King Street West, and 56 Yonge Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
City Council on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019, referred the following Toronto and East York Community Council Recommendations 5, 6 and 7 back to the Toronto and East York Community Council for further consideration: 5. City Council approve the alterations to the heritage properties at 199 Bay Street, 25 King Street West and 56 Yonge Street, in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the construction of a new commercial office building on the lands known municipally in the year 2019 as 199 Bay Street, 25 King Street West and 56 Yonge Street (including the entrance addresses of 21 Melinda Street, 187 Bay Street and 18-30 Wellington Street West) with such alterations substantially in accordance with plans and drawings last revised on April 29, 2019, prepared by Adamson Associates Architects, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services; and the Heritage Impact Assessment, prepared by ERA Architects Inc. dated December 18, 2017 and revised March 13, 2019, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services, all subject to and in accordance with a Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services and subject to the following additional conditions: a. prior to the introduction of the Bills for such Zoning By-law Amendment by City Council, the owner shall: 1. enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the properties at 199 Bay Street, 25 King Street West and 56 Yonge Street in accordance with the plans and drawings last revised on April 29, 2019, prepared by Adamson Associates Architects, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services, the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc. dated December 18, 2017 and revised March 13, 2019, and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Part 5.a.2. below, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services, including registration of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; 2. provide a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant, that is consistent with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment for 199 Bay Street, 25 King Street West and 56 Yonge Street prepared by ERA Architects Inc. dated December 18, 2017 and revised March 13, 2019, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services; and 3. enter into and register on the property at 199 Bay Street, 25 King Street West and 56 Yonge Street one or more agreements with the City pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services with such facilities, services and matters to be set forth in the related site specific Zoning By-law Amendment giving rise to the proposed alterations; b. prior to final Site Plan approval for the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment by City Council, for the property located at 199 Bay Street, 25 King Street West and 56 Yonge Street: 1. provide final site plan drawings substantially in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Part 5.a.2. above to the 2. have obtained final approval for the necessary Zoning By-law Amendment required for the subject property, such Amendment to have come into full force and effect; 3. provide a detailed landscape plan for the subject property, satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services; 4. provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the heritage properties will be sensitively illuminated to enhance their heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager Heritage Preservation Services; and 5. submit a Signage Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services; c. prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 199 Bay Street, 25 King Street West and 56 Yonge Street, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services, the owner shall: 1. have obtained final approval for the necessary Zoning By-law Amendment required for the subject property, such Amendment to have 2. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Part 5.a.2. above including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services; 3. provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan Lighting and Interpretation Plan; and 4. provide full documentation of the Commerce Court South and Commerce Court East buildings, including two (2) printed sets of archival quality 8" x 10" colour photographs with borders in a glossy or semi-gloss finish and one (1) digital set on a CD in tiff format and 600 dpi resolution keyed to a location map, elevations and measured drawings, and copies of all existing interior floor plans and original drawings as may be available, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services; and d. prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Part 5.c.3. above, the owner shall: 1. provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services; and 2. provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services; 6. City Council authorize the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of 199 Bay Street, 25 King Street West and 56 Yonge Street in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 7. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill in Council authorizing the entering into a Heritage Easement Agreement for the property at 199 Bay Street, 25 King Street West, and 56 Yonge Street.
TE8.71adopted
Payment-In-Lieu of Parking - 925 Pape Avenue
Transportation Services seeks City Council's approval to exempt the applicant from the parking requirement specified in By-law 6752 to provide 1 additional parking space. As a result, the applicant has requested a Payment-In-Lieu of Parking to the City for 1 parking space, which amounts to $2,500.00. The parking exemption is considered appropriate since the parking space shortfall will not have a significant impact on parking conditions in the area. Section 40 of the Planning Act grants City Council the authority to approve payment-in­ lieu of parking. This application has been made pursuant to the City's Payment-In-Lieu of Parking Policy, adopted in July 2004. City Council approval is required as this matter has not been delegated.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council exempt the applicant at 925 Pape Avenue from the former municipality of East York By-law 6752, as amended, the parking requirement of 1 office parking space, subject to a $2,500.00 payment-in-lieu of parking, providing the applicant signs a Payment-In-Lieu of Parking Agreement with the City, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council exempt the applicant at 925 Pape Avenue from the former municipality of East York By-law 6752, as amended, the parking requirement of 1 office parking space, subject to a $2,500.00 payment-in-lieu of parking, providing the applicant signs a Payment-In-Lieu of Parking Agreement with the City, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.
TE8.72adopted
Implementing Increased Cyclist Protection at Dundas and Jones
Many of you recall the collision that tragically killed cyclist Doug Crosbie at Dundas and Jones on May 16th, 2018. In my motion at City Council to allocate some of the additional VisionZero dollars to protected intersection pilots across the city I had intended that Dundas and Jones be one of the pilot protected intersections. However staff have indicated that it is not wide enough to accommodate a fully protected 'Dutch' intersection. However, this summer I met with Transportation Services and friends of Doug Crosbie to look at creative ways that cyclists could be protected at this intersection. Transportation Services has reviewed this location and have advised my office of some proposed changes to increase bicycle separation from motor vehicle traffic and minimize bicycle and motor vehicular interaction. Following the completion of feasibility assessments, design, and consultation with TTC, it is proposed that a series of safety improvements be made at this intersection: Installation of flexible bollards or planters between the cycle lane and traffic Vehicular stop-bar setbacks Lane narrowing Prohibition of right-turn on a red signal in all directions at the intersection of Dundas Street East and Jones Avenue Minor adjustments to TTC bus stop locations The proposed changes will have no impact on TTC bus operation. Most of these changes can be made without additional authority from Toronto and East York Community Council or City Council, with the exception of additional right-turn on red prohibitions. I want to thank staff for their hard work on this issue. I hope you will support these changes.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends: 1. City Council prohibit the following right-turn movements on a red traffic signal as part of the proposed cycling safety intersection improvements depicted in Attachment 1 entitled "Dundas Street East and Jones Avenue Intersection Improvement Plan" attached to the Letter (September 13, 2019) from Councillor Paula Fletcher, Ward 14, Toronto-Danforth: a. Northbound right-turn movement at the intersection of Dundas Street East and Jones Avenue; b. Eastbound right-turn movement at the intersection of Dundas Street East and Jones Avenue; and c. Westbound right-turn movement at the intersection of Dundas Street East and Jones Avenue. 2. City Council authorize the amendments to traffic regulations in Recommendation 1 above, as described in Attachment 2 entitled "Amendments to Traffic Regulations" attached to the Letter (September 13, 2019) from Councillor Paula Fletcher, Ward 14, Toronto-Danforth.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, Ward 14 Toronto-Danforth recommends: 1. City Council prohibit the following right-turn movements on a red traffic signal as part of the proposed cycling safety intersection improvements depicted in Attachment 1 - Dundas St E and Jones Ave Intersection Improvement Plan: Northbound right-turn movement at the intersection of Dundas Street East and Jones Avenue Eastbound right-turn movement at the intersection of Dundas Street East and Jones Avenue Westbound right-turn movement at the intersection of Dundas Street East and Jones Avenue. 2. City Council authorize the amendments to traffic regulations associated with recommendation 1, as described in Attachment 2 - Amendments to Traffic Regulations.
TE8.73adopted
Truncated Portion of Gerrard Street
I am writing to you today regarding the truncated portion of Gerrard Street, between Carlaw and Badgerow. This portion of Gerrard has houses, but does not connect to the rest of Gerrard, instead ending at Badgerow. Due to the fact that it connects to Carlaw but does not allow access to any other potion of Gerrard Street residents are concerned about the number of wrong turns by large trucks and other vehicles through their neighbourhood. Transportation Services has tried different solutions to solve this problem including turn restrictions and signage. Residents are wondering about a more permanent solution. I would ask that you support this request for a report back on potential options.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Directed Transportation Services staff to report to the December 3, 2019 meeting of Toronto and East York Community Council on the options for restricting vehicular access on the portion of Gerrard Street between Carlaw Avenue and Badgerow Avenue, including the feasibility of converting this stretch of Gerrard Street into parkland or open space.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, Ward 14 Toronto-Danforth recommends: 1. Transportation Services report to the December Community Council meeting on the options for restricting vehicular access on the portion of Gerrard between Carlaw and Badgerow, including feasibility of converting this stretch of Gerrard into parkland or open space.
TE8.74adopted
Knox Avenue: Slowing Down Traffic and Keeping People Safe
Dear Chair and Members of the Toronto and East York Community Council, Knox Avenue is a one-way street in Ward 14 that connects Eastern Avenue and Queen Street. As such it experiences high volumes of traffic. It also has a contraflow cycle lane on it that connects to Eastern Avenue. The street has speed humps, but residents are interested in additional measures to slow down traffic and keep people safe.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Requested Transportation Services staff to report to the December 3, 2019 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council on the following items: Reviewing signage; Additional Separation between the Cycle Lane and Traffic; Investigate if reversing the direction of Knox Avenue would reduce cut-through traffic; Curb Radius Reduction at Queen Street Eastd and Knox Avenue; and Additional speed humps between the existing humps.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Fletcher recommends that: The Toronto and East York Community Council request Transportation Services report to the December TEYCC meeting on the following items: Reviewing signage Additional Separation between the Cycle Lane and Traffic Investigate if reversing the direction of Knox Avenue would reduce cut-through traffic Curb Radius Reduction at Queen and Knox Additional speed humps between the existing humps
TE8.75adopted
Appointment of Public Members to the Ted Reeve Community Arena Board
At its meeting on December 4, 5, and 13, 2018, City Council amended the Public Appointments process to authorize the City Clerk to shortlist, interview and recommend candidates to Community Councils for appointment to the Ted Reeve Community Arena Board.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Appointed the following candidates to the Ted Reeve Community Arena Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on September 17, 2023, and until successors are appointed: Johanna Carlo Adrienne Johnstone Brian Teefy Ken Volden
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Clerk recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council appoint the following candidates to the Ted Reeve Community Arena Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on September 17, 2023, and until successors are appointed: Johanna Carlo Adrienne Johnstone Brian Teefy Ken Volden