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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TE8.76adopted
Speed Limit Reduction - Kingston Road between Victoria Park Avenue and Queen Street East
Upon review with Transportation Services staff, it has come to my attention that the speed limit along Kingston Rd is not consistent. Between Queen Street East and Victoria Park Avenue the speed limit is 50km/h, 40km/h between Victoria Park Avenue and Birchmount Rd, 50 km/h between Birchmount Rd and Midland Avenue, and 60km/h between Midland Avenue and Highway 2A. The portion between Victoria Park Avenue and Queen Street East runs almost the entire stretch of my ward and Transportation Services staff expressed surprise that the speed limit here is still 50km/h. In an effort to align the speed limit along Kingston Rd and make my community safer, I am requesting that community council move to reduce the speed limit to 40km/h, as it is east of Victoria Park.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council reduce the speed limit from 50 km/h to 40 km/h on Kingston Road, between Victoria Park Avenue and Queen Street East.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Bradford recommends that: 1. City Council reduce the speed limit from 50km/h to 40km/h on Kingston Road, between Victoria Park Avenue and Queen Street East.
TE8.77adopted
Poll Regarding Maintaining or Removing Permit Parking on certain streets in Ward 19
I hosted a public meeting in the spring to discuss the permit parking program in TEYCC, with City staff from Permit Parking in attendance. Based on feedback from that meeting as well as numerous emails and phone calls to my office, it is clear that residents on the streets included in Attachment 1 would like a chance to weigh in on the inclusion of their streets in the permit parking program. In 2017, my predecessor moved a motion to 'exempt the implementation of permit parking on the streets … from the requirements of subsection 925-4B of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking' and installed permit parking on the streets listed in Attachment 1, without the requirement for a poll indicating community support. While I do understand the intention of the motion and generally support the permit parking program, I think that it is prudent to provide residents an opportunity to be heard, as per the existing by-law for permit parking implementation.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council authorize and direct the City Clerk to conduct a permit parking poll of the residents on the streets listed in Attachment 1 to the Letter (September 9, 2019) from Councillor Brad Bradford, Ward 19 Beaches-East York, in accordance with City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 190, Polling and Notification, in relation to maintaining or removing permit parking on their street.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Bradford recommends that: 1. City Council authorize and direct the City Clerk to conduct a permit parking poll of the residents on the streets listed in Attachment 1, in accordance with City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 190, Polling and Notification, in relation to maintaining or removing permit parking on their street.
TE8.78adopted
Realignment of Permit Parking Area 9G
Permit Parking Area 9G has 250 on-street permit parking spaces and 257 Permits have been issued. Area 9A has 2,207 on-street permit parking spaces. To date 1,789 permits have been issued. Cedarvale Avenue, between Danforth Avenue and the 9G boarder has 6 spaces and 4 permits issued. Gledhill Avenue between Danforth Avenue and the 9G boarder has 5 spaces and 1 permit issued.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Directed the General Manager, Transportation Services, to review and to report back to Toronto and East York Community Council on the realignment of Permit Parking Area "9G" to relocate the existing southern boundary line south to Danforth Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Bradford recommends that: 1. The General Manager, Transportation Services, review and report back to Toronto and East York Community Council on the realignment of Permit Parking Area "9G" to relocate the existing southern boundary line south to Danforth Avenue.
TE8.79adopted
Encroachment Agreement - 1006 Bloor Street West
The owner of 1006 Bloor Street West is proposing encroachments in the municipal boulevard abutting the Westmoreland Avenue flank of their property for the purpose of building an enclosed boulevard café.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Directed the General Manager, Transportation Services, to enter into an Encroachment Agreement with the property owner at 1006 Bloor Street West to maintain encroachments in the municipal boulevard abutting the Westmoreland Avenue flank of the property.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Bailão recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to enter into an Encroachment Agreement with the property owner at 1006 Bloor Street West to maintain encroachments in the municipal boulevard abutting the Westmoreland Avenue flank of the property.
TE8.80adopted
Speed Limit Reduction - Fort York Boulevard
Promoting safety and accessibility for all road users through planning and investing in our infrastructure is crucial. We need a city wide focus on building safer streets through the accelerated implementation of the Vision Zero road safety plan. In 2018, Toronto was witness to close to two hundred pedestrians killed or seriously injured due traffic related collisions. Fatalities and serious injuries on our roads are preventable. I have been working with the CityPlace community to identify road safety concerns and implement local improvements. These changes have included the installation of traffic signals at Dan Leckie Way and Fort York Boulevard, and on the west side of Spadina Avenue at Lake Shore Boulevard West. I have also secured approval for complete signalized pedestrian crossings at Spadina Avenue and Bremner Boulevard, and Spadina Avenue and Front Street, as well as a new all-way stops and pedestrian crosswalks at Fort York Boulevard and Queens Wharf Road, and at Dan Leckie Way and Housey Street. In 2015, Toronto and East York Community Council directed that all roads within the district classified as local streets be reduced to a 30 km/hr speed limit. At that time, Fort York Boulevard did not qualify for speed limit reduction and as a result the default 50 km/hr speed limit remained. Today, Fort York Boulevard has a daily vehicular volume of approximately 8000 vehicles/day, has seen a growth in pedestrian traffic and will soon be home to two new schools, a community centre and childcare facility, all expected to open in 2020. Census statistics indicate that about three-quarters of CityPlace residents rely on non-vehicular modes of transportation, including walking, to commute every day. I am recommending that the speed limit on Fort York Boulevard be reduced to 30 km/h because studies have shown that slowing down traffic and reducing speed limits can reduce collisions and reduce pedestrian injury and fatalities.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council reduce the speed limit from 50 km/h to 30 km/h on Fort York Boulevard, between Spadina Avenue and Bathurst Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Joe Cressy recommends: 1. City Council reduce the speed limit from 50 km/h to 30 km/h on Fort York Boulevard, between Spadina Avenue and Bathurst Street.
TE8.81adopted
Parking Amendment - Roxborough Street East
Local residents requested an amendment to the existing parking regulations on the south side of Roxborough Street East, east of Yonge Street. The intent of this amendment is to prohibit stopping within the area located west of the laneway on Roxborough Street East and improve congestion, blockages and sightlines for motorists entering and exiting from Yonge Street. 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 Roxborough Street East, between Yonge Street and a point 15 metres east.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Layton recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the south side of Roxborough Street East, between Yonge Street and a point 15 metres east.
TE8.82adopted
968 Bathurst St - Encroachment Agreement
El Pocho Antojitos Bar at 968 Bathurst St enjoys strong community support and has been responsibly meeting the needs of neighbours. However, after construction was completed for the approved structure, it came to light that the enclosure required an encroachment agreement. Transportation Services is in the process of drafting an agreement. I am asking that you support my motion to approve the encroachment agreement and not cause further delays.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Directed Transportation Services to enter into an encroachment agreement for 968 Bathurst Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Layton recommends: 1. That Toronto and East York Community Council direct Transportation Services to enter into an encroachment agreement for 968 Bathurst St.
TE8.83adopted
Safety at the Intersection of Gerrard Street East and Pembroke Street (TE6.65)
At the May 22, 2019 Toronto and East York Community Council meeting, I introduced a motion (TE6.65) directing Transportation Services staff to study opportunities to improve safety at the Gerrard Street East and Pembroke Street Intersection. Staff were directed to study potential safety strategies, in consultation with the local resident's association, and report back to the September 16, 2019 meeting of Toronto and East York Community Council. The report does not appear on today's meeting agenda and has not, therefore, been brought before the public, as directed. I understand from my communications with local residents, that the consultation with the resident's association has not yet taken place. This intersection continues to be a source of concern for the Garden District neighbourhood, 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 November 5, 2019 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Wong-Tam recommends: 1. That 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 November 2019 meeting of Toronto and East York Community Council.
TE8.84adopted
In January 2018 City Council adopted my request to have the Chief Planner and Executive Director of City Planning, prepare a draft terms of reference for a planning study to achieve transit supportive development in the context of neighboring low-rise residential and broader City-building objectives in recognition of the transit investments being made for the proposed Gerrard-Carlaw SmartTrack/Relief Line interchange station. In August 2019 the Ford government replaced the approved Relief Line with the Ontario Line. The new Ontario Line proposes significant changes including the plan to run the line above ground on the existing GO tracks from Eastern to Gerrard, the elimination of the Leslieville Station at Queen and Carlaw, and the addition of a new Station at De Grassi and Queen. These are significant changes and they necessitate an immediate and urgent review of the scope of the Gerrard Carlaw Study including the terms of reference as well as the expertise and resource requirements. I would ask that you support this request for a report back from City Planning on options to reframe the study.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Directed City Planning staff to report to the Toronto and East York Community Council December 3, 2019 meeting on the options for reframing the Gerrard-Carlaw Planning Study to ensure it responds to the new parameters imposed by the introduction of the Ontario Line.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher recommends: 1. City Planning staff report to the Toronto and East York Community Council December 3, 2019 meeting on the options for reframing the Gerrard-Carlaw Planning Study to ensure it responds to the new parameters imposed by the introduction of the Ontario Line.
TE8.85adopted
Regent Park Traffic Safety Plan
The Regent Park Neighbourhood refers to the area bordered by River Street to the east, Shuter Street to the south, Gerrard Street to the north, and Parliament Street to the west. Regent Park is primarily comprised of local and minor arterial roads, with a major arterial road, Dundas Street East, running through the center of the neighbourhood. The land is primarily residential, with a few schools, parks/green space, a community centre, and an aquatic centre. Over the last sixteen years, Regent Park has been undergoing a Revitalization project. Once the project is fully completed, the Regent Park revitalization will have built: 2,083 replacement rent-geared-to-income (RGI) units, 448 new affordable rental units, and 5,400 new market condominium units. This will nearly quadruple the 2,083 units that were initially on the footprint. As a result of the significant increase in population, there have been growing community concerns around traffic and traffic safety. On June 20th, a pedestrian was fatally struck while waiting to cross Regent Park Boulevard at Dundas Street East. Following this tragic incident, a number of residents and community groups have voiced their concerns regarding cut-through traffic, speed, and volume of vehicles. Recognizing that Regent Park is currently undergoing development, transportation staff should in consultation with the community to determine current opportunities for enhanced traffic safety measures. This should include traffic calming measures including all-way stop location, speed humps, and other options that will address vehicle speed and volume. To consult the community, staff should attend public meetings coordinated through the Councillor's office and the local resident association.
Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Directed Transportation Services staff, to work with the Regent Park community to evaluate their traffic concerns and to develop a Traffic Safety Plan that improves traffic flow and safety for both pedestrians and vehicles, and to report back to the December 3, 2019 meeting of Toronto and East York Community Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Wong-Tam recommends that: 1. The Toronto and East York Community Council direct Transportation Services staff, to work with the Regent Park community to evaluate their traffic concerns and develop a Traffic Safety Plan that improves traffic flow and safety for both pedestrians and vehicles, and report back to the December 2019 meeting of Toronto and East York Community Council.
TE8.86adopted
Parking Amendments - Campbell Avenue
Based on the development agreement for No. 299 Campbell Avenue, Site Plan Application No. 12 236808 STE 18 SA, parking is to be prohibited on the west side of Campbell Avenue, between Dupont Street and a point 51 metres south. This property is located on the south-east corner of Dupont Street and Campbell Avenue. A new public lane at the south end of the property will be part of the fire route for the property. The proposed parking prohibition will provide access for fire trucks between Dupont Street and the new public lane. The developer will be financially responsible for the changes to the parking signage.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Prohibited parking at all times on the west side of Campbell Avenue, between Dupont Street and a point 51 metres south. 2. Rescinded the existing one-hour maximum parking regulation in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Campbell Avenue, between Dupont Street and a point 51 metres south.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Ana Bailão recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Prohibit parking at all times on the west side of Campbell Avenue, between Dupont Street and a point 51 metres south. 2. Rescind the existing one-hour maximum parking regulation in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Campbell Avenue, between Dupont Street and a point 51 metres south.
TE8.87adopted
Ossington Avenue Bar and Restaurant Study
As our City continues to grow and change, it is critical that we continue to proactively plan for vibrant, mixed use neighbourhoods throughout the downtown. On vibrant main streets such as Ossington Avenue, building a mixed-use neighbourhood means ensuring both day and night-time uses in order to build a vibrant local economy. Local fine-grain retail, service locations, restaurants, and bars - a mix of these locations means that activity on this critical spine in a neighbourhood is fluid throughout various times of day, and that mitigating any impacts becomes that much more manageable. Recently, as with other vibrant mixed-use areas in the downtown, the growth in bars and restaurants has sparked the need to review our current planning framework to ensure we can continue to foster the mix of uses that builds a truly vibrant neighbourhood.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Requested the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, to undertake an analysis of restaurant and bar uses on Ossington Avenue, between Queen Street West and Dundas Street West, and adjacent areas as appropriate, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, and to report back on actions to protect a mix of uses and control the impacts of bar and restaurant uses in the area.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Cressy recommends that: 1. The Toronto and East York Community Council request the Director, Community Planning City Planning, to undertake an analysis of restaurant and bar uses on Ossington Avenue, between Queen Street West and Dundas Street West, and adjacent areas as appropriate, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, and report back on actions to protect a mix of uses and control the impacts of bar and restaurant uses in the area.
TE8.88adopted
Traffic safety in the Yonge-Eglinton community has been a concern for many years due to the pressure of increasing intensification. Local roads and sidewalks were designed for small-scale residential homes, not large condo developments. The conflict between heavy construction vehicles and crowded streets tragically claimed another pedestrian in our community recently. The recommendations in conjunction with other needed Vision Zero initiatives, need to be implemented now to help protect residents in the Yonge-Eglinton area
The Toronto and East York Community Council requested: 1. Relevant City staff to report on the development of a comprehensive Construction Traffic Safety Management Plan with the specific focus on trying to mitigate construction traffic infiltration on city side streets and in proximity to the Eglinton Crosstown in Ward 8, as per the following: a. Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Plan for all major construction sites in the Yonge-Eglinton area; b. The need for Safe City Driving training for all heavy construction truck drivers in this area; c. Full-time pedestrian crossing guards on site at all major construction projects, paid for by developers, in the Yonge- Eglinton area; d. Install full-time Crossing Personnel at all intersections on Yonge Street from Castlefield Avenue to the Kay Gardner Beltline Trail, paid for by developers; e. Immediate implementation of a Construction Traffic Safety Management for the Yonge-Eglinton area; and f. The need for a Toronto Police Traffic Division and parking enforcement; 2. The City Manager to request Metrolinx not to reduce sidewalk width on Yonge Street to accommodate Construction Stage 8 for the Crosstown LRT project.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Matlow recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Request City Staff to report on the development of a comprehensive Construction Traffic Safety Management Plan with the specific focus on trying to mitigate construction traffic infiltration on city side streets and in proximity to the Eglinton Crosstown in Ward 8, as per the following: a. Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Plan for all major construction sites in the Yonge-Eglinton area. b. The need for Safe City Driving training for all heavy construction truck drivers in this area c. Full-time pedestrian crossing guards on site at all major construction projects, paid for by developers, in the Yonge- Eglinton area d. Install full-time Crossing Personnel at all intersections on Yonge street from Castlefield Avenue to the Kay Gardner Beltline Trail, paid for by Developers. e. Immediate implementation of a Construction Traffic Safety Management for the Yonge-Eglinton area f. The need for a Toronto Police Traffic Division and parking enforcement. g. Direct the City Manager to request Metrolinx not to reduce sidewalk width on Yonge Street to accommodate Construction Stage 8 for the Crosstown LRT project.
TE8.89adopted
Introduction and consideration of Bills for enactment of By-laws.
General Bill Toronto and East York Community Council enacted By-laws 1262-2019 to 1295-2019. Confirmatory Bill Toronto and East York Community Council passed a Confirmatory Bill as By-law 1296-2019.