Toronto and East York Community Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 86 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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TE9.51adopted
Parking Amendments - Manor Road East
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 recommending that parking be prohibited at all times on the south side of Manor Road East at its intersection with Redpath Avenue. In conjunction with pavement marking treatments for the intersection of Manor Road East and Redpath Avenue, the proposed prohibition will eliminate the 10-minute and 1-hour parking spaces within the intersection to enhance driver awareness of the all-way stop controls at this intersection, and will result in the loss of four on-street parking spaces.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Prohibited parking at all times on the south side of Manor Road East, between a point 24 metres west of Servington Crescent (east intersection) and a point 32.5 metres further west. 2. Rescinded the existing parking for a maximum period of 10-minutes in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of Manor Road East, between a point 24 metres west of Servington Crescent (east intersection) and a point 23 metres further west. 3. Authorized the existing parking for a maximum period of 10 minutes from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of Manor Road East, between Redpath Avenue and a point 56.5 metres west of Servington Crescent (east intersection). 4. Amended the existing parking for a maximum period of 1-hour in effect from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., on the south side of Manor Road East, between a point opposite Redpath Avenue and Mount Pleasant Road, to be in effect from a point 24 metres west of Servington Crescent (east intersection) to a point 52 metres west of Mount Pleasant Road. 5. Prohibited standing at all times on both sides of Manor Road East, between a point 39 metres west of Mount Pleasant Road and a point 52 metres west of Mount Pleasant Road. 6. Amended the existing parking for a maximum period of 1-hour in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 8:00 a.m., from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight, Monday to Friday; and from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, on the south side of Manor Road East, between Servington Crescent (west intersection) and Redpath Avenue, to be in effect from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., daily, between Servington Crescent (west intersection) and a point 56.5 metres west of Servington Crescent (east intersection).
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit parking at all times on the south side of Manor Road East, between a point 24 metres west of Servington Crescent (east intersection) and a point 32.5 metres further west. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking for a maximum period of 10-minutes in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of Manor Road East, between a point 24 metres west of Servington Crescent (east intersection) and a point 23 metres further west. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the existing parking for a maximum period of 10 minutes from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of Manor Road East, between Redpath Avenue and a point 56.5 metres west of Servington Crescent (east intersection). 4. Toronto and East York Community Council amend the existing parking for a maximum period of 1-hour in effect from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., on the south side of Manor Road East, between a point opposite Redpath Avenue and Mount Pleasant Road, to be in effect from a point 24 metres west of Servington Crescent (east intersection) to a point 52 metres west of Mount Pleasant Road. 5. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit standing at all times on both sides of Manor Road East, between a point 39 metres west of Mount Pleasant Road and a point 52 metres west of Mount Pleasant Road. 6. Toronto and East York Community Council amend the existing parking for a maximum period of 1-hour in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 8:00 a.m., from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight, Monday to Friday; and from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, on the south side of Manor Road East, between Servington Crescent (west intersection) and Redpath Avenue, to be in effect from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., daily, between Servington Crescent (west intersection) and a point 56.5 metres west of Servington Crescent (east intersection).
TE9.52adopted
Additional Parking Amendments - Construction Staging Area - 158 Front Street East
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. FMC Front Street Developments Inc., is constructing a 26-storey residential condominium building with 482 dwelling units at 158 Front Street East. The site is bounded by existing residential and commercial uses to the north, Sherbourne Street to the east, Front Street East to the south and Frederick Street to the west. Transportation Services is recommending amendments to the existing parking regulations on the north side of Front Street East, between Sherbourne Street and Frederick Street, in order to facilitate safe and efficient inbound and outbound manoeuvres of heavy vehicles at the new site access/egress points.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Rescinded the existing stopping prohibition in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays on the north side of Front Street East, between Sherbourne Street and Frederick Street. 2. Rescinded the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays on the north side of Front Street East, between Sherbourne Street and Frederick Street. 3. Prohibited stopping at all times on the north side of Front Street East, between Sherbourne Street and Frederick Street. 4. Directed that Front Street East be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that during construction until April 30, 2021: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing stopping prohibition in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays on the north side of Front Street East, between Sherbourne Street and Frederick Street. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays on the north side of Front Street East, between Sherbourne Street and Frederick Street. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the north side of Front Street East, between Sherbourne Street and Frederick Street. 4. Toronto and East York Community Council direct that Front Street East be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.
TE9.53adopted
Parking Amendments - Gowan Avenue
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City Policy or by-laws. Transportation Services is recommending that the existing "No Parking Anytime" on the south side of Gowan Avenue, between Pape Avenue and a point 45 metres east, be replaced with "No Standing Anytime". This is to address concerns regarding illegal parking activity on the north side of a local coffee shop. This proposal will not result in the loss of any parking spaces
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Prohibited standing at all times on the south side of Gowan Avenue, between Pape Avenue and a point 45 metres east.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit standing at all times on the south side of Gowan Avenue, between Pape Avenue and a point 45 metres east.
TE9.54adopted
Parking Amendments - Strathcona Avenue
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City Policy or by-laws. Transportation Services is recommending extension of an existing signed parking prohibition on the south side of Strathcona Avenue. This is in response to concerns sent to Councillor Fletcher's office regarding vehicles parking close to the laneway east of Pape Avenue, south of Strathcona Avenue, and in obstructing sightlines of the contra-flow bike lane for laneway motorists. This proposal will result in the loss one on-street parking space.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Prohibited parking at all times on the south side of Strathcona Avenue, between a point 84 metres west of Blake Street and a point 18 metres further west.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit parking at all times on the south side of Strathcona Avenue, between a point 84 metres west of Blake Street and a point 18 metres further west.
TE9.55adopted
Parking Amendments - Hannaford Street
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City Policy or by-laws. Transportation Services is recommending maximum one-hour parking from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday on the east side of Hannaford Street, between Lyall Avenue and Kingston Road. The proposed regulation will discourage long-term daytime parking and promote parking turnover by non-residents on this section of Hannaford Street.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized parking for a maximum period of one hour from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Hannaford Street, between Lyall Avenue and Kingston Road. 2. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the east side of Hannaford Street, between a point 75 metres north of Kingston Road and a point 10 metres further north. 3. Reduced the speed limit from 40 km/h to 30 km/h on Hannaford Street, between Gerrard Street East and Kingston Road.
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 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Hannaford Street, between Lyall Avenue and Kingston Road. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the east side of Hannaford Street, between a point 75 metres north of Kingston Road and a point 10 metres further north. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council reduce the speed limit from 40 km/h to 30 km/h on Hannaford Street, between Gerrard Street East and Kingston Road.
TE9.56adopted
All-way Stop Control - Brentdale Drive at Lawton Boulevard and at Lascelles 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 is recommending all-way stop controls on Brentdale Drive at Lawton Boulevard and at Lascelles Boulevard to enhance safety for all road users at these intersections. Based on our review, while the installation of all-way stop control is not technically warranted at these intersections, we can support these installations based on improvements to the operating environment for all road users at these two intersections.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized all-way stop control at the intersection of Brentdale Drive and Lawton Boulevard. 2. Authorized all-way stop control at the intersection of Brentdale Drive and Lascelles Boulevard.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize all-way stop control at the intersection of Brentdale Drive and Lawton Boulevard. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize all-way stop control at the intersection of Brentdale Drive and Lascelles Boulevard.
TE9.57adopted
Student Pick-up/Drop-off Area - South Drive
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 recommending designation of a student pick-up/drop-off area on the south side of South Drive, approximately 28.5 metres east of Mt. Pleasant Road, for Kids and Company located at 129 Mount Pleasant Road. The pick-up/drop-off area will provide parking for up to 15 minutes during school arrival and dismissal times. This will have a negligible impact on traffic operations.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of South Drive, between Sherbourne Street North and Crescent Road (west intersection). 2. Prohibited parking from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of South Drive, between Park Road and Mount Pleasant Road. 3. Prohibited parking at all times on the south side of South Drive, between Mount Pleasant Road and a point 28.5 metres east. 4. Authorized maximum 15-minute parking from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of South Drive, between a point 28.5 metres east of Mount Pleasant Road and a point 10 metres further east. 5. Prohibited parking from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday to Friday on the south side of South Drive, between a point 28.5 metres east of Mount Pleasant Road and a point 10 metres further east. 6. Prohibited parking from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of South Drive, between a point 38.5 metres east of Mount Pleasant Road and Sherbourne Street North.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of South Drive, between Sherbourne Street North and Crescent Road (west intersection). 2. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit parking from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of South Drive, between Park Road and Mount Pleasant Road. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit parking at all times on the south side of South Drive, between Mount Pleasant Road and a point 28.5 metres east. 4. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize maximum 15-minute parking from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of South Drive, between a point 28.5 metres east of Mount Pleasant Road and a point 10 metres further east. 5. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit parking from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday to Friday on the south side of South Drive, between a point 28.5 metres east of Mount Pleasant Road and a point 10 metres further east. 6. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit parking from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of South Drive, between a point 38.5 metres east of Mount Pleasant Road and Sherbourne Street North.
TE9.58deferred
Commercial Boulevard Parking Appeal - 170 Bedford Road
This staff report is about a matter which Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services has assessed an appeal for Commercial Boulevard Parking (CBP) from the owner of 170 Bedford Road. Commercial boulevard parking at this location is not recommended because on-street metered parking is in effect along the street fronting the proposed parking stalls. The regulations of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 743 do not permit CBP due to the installation of ramp to access the parking stalls will be contrary to municipal purpose due to loss of revenue from Toronto Parking Authority (TPA). The owner will be given an opportunity to make a deputation before Community Council.
The Toronto and East York Community Council deferred consideration of the item until its November 5, 2019 meeting.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Manager, Permits and Enforcement - Parking, Transportation Services recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Deny the request for commercial boulevard parking at 170 Bedford Road
TE9.59deferred indefinitely
Commercial Boulevard Parking Appeal - 11 River Street
This staff report is about a matter which Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services has assessed an appeal for commercial boulevard parking from the owner of 11 River Street. Commercial Boulevard parking at this location is not recommended because of negative poll results. The regulations of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 743 do not permit commercial boulevard parking with negative poll results. The owner will be given an opportunity to make a deputation before Community Council.
The Toronto and East York Community Council deferred consideration of the item indefinitely.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Manager, Permits and Enforcement - Parking, Transportation Services recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Deny the request for commercial boulevard parking at 11 River Street
TE9.60adopted
This staff report is about a matter which Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services is requesting approval from Toronto and East York Council to introduce overnight on-street permit parking on Rowanwood Avenue, between Yonge Street and the south branch of Cluny Drive, on a street name basis, under the operating hours of 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., 7 days a week. Residents requested the implementation of overnight on-street permit parking on Rowanwood Avenue to accommodate their long term parking needs without being subject to tagging by Parking Enforcement Officers.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Approved the amendment of Schedule A of City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to incorporate the south side of Rowanwood Avenue, between Yonge Street and the south branch of Cluny Drive, on a street name basis, under the operating hours of 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., 7 days a week. 2. Amended the parking prohibition in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of Rowanwood Avenue, between Yonge Street and Thornwood Road, to be in effect from Cluny Drive (south leg) to Thornwood Road.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Manager, Permit and Enforcement, Parking, recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council approve the amendment of Schedule A of City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to incorporate the south side of Rowanwood Avenue, between Yonge Street and the south branch of Cluny Drive, on a street name basis, under the operating hours of 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., 7 days a week. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council amend the parking prohibition in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of Rowanwood Avenue, between Yonge Street and Thornwood Road, to be in effect from Cluny Drive (south leg) to Thornwood Road.
TE9.61adopted
Extension of Permit Parking Hours - Castle View Avenue
This staff report is about a matter which Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services is requesting approval from Toronto and East York Community Council to extend the overnight on-street permit parking hours on Castle View Avenue, between Spadina Road and Walmer Road, from 2:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., 7 days a week to the new hours of 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., 7 days a week and extend the one hour parking maximum to include one hour parking at all other times. By extending the overnight on-street permit parking hours and introducing one hour parking at all other times, residents will have improved parking flexibility and the Parking Enforcement Unit, Toronto Police Service, can effectively control long term parking by non-residents through tagging and towing operations.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Approved the extension of the overnight on-street permit parking hours on Castle View Avenue, between Spadina Road and Walmer Road from 2:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., 7 days a week to the new hours of 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., 7 days a week. 2. Amended the existing maximum one hour parking limit in effect from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, on the north side of Castle View Avenue, between Spadina Road and Walmer Road, to be in effect from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and from 8:00 p.m. to 12:01 a.m., daily.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Manager, Permits and Enforcement, Parking, recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council approve the extension of the overnight on-street permit parking hours on Castle View Avenue, between Spadina Road and Walmer Road from 2:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., 7 days a week to the new hours of 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., 7 days a week. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council amend the existing maximum one hour parking limit in effect from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, on the north side of Castle View Avenue, between Spadina Road and Walmer Road, to be in effect from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and from 8:00 p.m. to 12:01 a.m., daily.
TE9.62adopted
This staff report is about a matter for which the Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services is recommending the installation of speed bumps in the first east-west public lane north of Dundas Street West, between Manning Avenue and Euclid Avenue.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the installation of speed bumps in first east-west public lane north of Dundas Street West, between Manning Avenue and Euclid Avenue, at the locations shown on Drawing 421G-3497, attached to the report (August 30, 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 authorize the installation of speed bumps in first east-west public lane north of Dundas Street West, between Manning Avenue and Euclid Avenue, at the locations shown on Drawing 421G-3497, attached to the report dated August 2019 attached to the report dated August 30, 2019 from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
TE9.63amended
Traffic Calming -Speed Humps - Sibley 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 Sibley Avenue, between Danforth Avenue and Dentonia Park Avenue, 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 Sibley Avenue.
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 Sibley Avenue, between Danforth Avenue and Dentonia Park 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 Sibley Avenue, between Danforth Avenue and Dentonia Park Avenue; and b. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway on Sibley Avenue between Danforth Avenue and Dentonia Park Avenue, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on the copy of 'Drawing 421G-3529, dated September 2019', attached to the report (September 16, 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 Sibley Avenue, between Danforth Avenue and Dentonia Park Avenue.
TE9.64adopted
At the Eastview Neighbourhood Community Centre's Annual Meeting held on June 20, 2019, the membership of the Eastview Neighbourhood Community Centre nominated the five individuals above for appointment by Toronto and East York Community Council to the Board of Management of the Eastview Neighbourhood Community Centre. Appointments to the Eastview Neighbourhood 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.The nominees are qualified to serve on the Board of Management, pursuant to the terms established by the Relationship Framework for Board-Run Community Centres and the City of Toronto's 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 Eastview Neighbourhood 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: 1. Appointed, at pleasure of Council, the following nominees to the Board of Management for a two-year term of office ending on June 30, 2020, and until successors are appointed: Ademi De Castro Jennifer King David Sobel Razia Dawood Winston Yu
Staff recommendation as filed
The Board of Management of Eastview Neighbourhood Community Centre recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council appoint, at pleasure of Council, the following nominees to the Board of Management for a two-year term of office ending on June 30, 2020, and until successors are appointed: Ms. Akemi De Castro - initially appointed on June 19, 2014 Ms. Jennifer King - initially appointed on June 15, 2017 Mr. David Sobel - appointed on June 20, 2019 Ms. Razia Dawood - appointed on June 20, 2019 Mr. Winston Yu - appointed on June 20, 2019 Please note that Mr. David Sobel is replacing Mr. Morris Popowich, a non-returning Board member; Ms. Razia Dawood is replacing Ms. Kim McFadden, a non-returning Board member; and Mr. Winston Yu is replacing Mr. Wan Chin Cheong, a non-returning Board member.
TE9.65adopted
Installing Speed Humps on Gilead Place, between King Street East and Eastern Avenue
Early this Summer, residents of Gilead Place were shaken when a large delivery truck hit a hydro pole along their street and steps from their door. Residents have noticed the increased traffic along their streets as vehicles speed through this narrow street. In 2017, residents brought forth a petition asking that speed mitigation measures be assessed to enhance safety in their community. Through Vision Zero, Toronto is committed to achieving pedestrian and road safety. In order to achieve a safe, walkable city, and protect vulnerable road users, Gilead Place and other local roads flagged by residents need to be reviewed and improved.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Directed the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, to investigate the feasibility of installing traffic calming measures on Gilead Place, between King Street East and Eastern Avenue, in the form of speed humps and to report back to the February 5, 2020 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 request the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, to investigate the feasibility of installing traffic calming measures on Gilead Place, between King Street East and Eastern Avenue, in the form of speed humps and report back to Toronto and East York Community Council on February 5, 2020
TE9.66deferred indefinitely
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 indefinitely.
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.
TE9.67adopted
Approval of Decorative Fence at Church Street Public School
An illuminated, decorative fence is being installed at 83 Alexander Street, the Church Street Junior Public School, funded through the investment of Section 45(9) community benefit funds. These funds have been allocated to improve and restore the fencing around the school grounds for many years to come. A community access agreement has been finalized as part of this work, which will provide the neighbourhood with improved access to this significant green space. As the illuminated, artistic portion of this fence will exceed the height criteria of Chapter 743 of the Streets & Sidewalks Bylaw, an exemption is required.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Exempted the proposed fence to be located on Church St, flanking 83 Alexander St., from Chapter 743 of the Streets & Sidewalks Bylaw to facilitate a height of 2.485m at its tallest point.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Wong-Tam recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council exempt the proposed fence to be located on Church St, flanking 83 Alexander St., from Chapter 743 of the Streets & Sidewalks Bylaw to facilitate a height of 2.485m at its tallest point.
TE9.68adopted
Speed Limit Reduction - Niagara Street
There is no number of deaths or serious injuries on our streets that is acceptable. Each one is preventable. As a City, we must prioritize and accelerate measures to make our streets safe and accessible for all road users, especially vulnerable pedestrians and cyclists. 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/h speed limit. Despite its local residential character, Niagara Street is technically classified as a collector roadway, and as a result the speed limit remained at 40 km/h. I am writing to recommend that the speed limit on Niagara Street be reduced to 30 km/h. In addition, my office has received a petition requesting additional traffic calming measures be implemented on Niagara Street. Following analysis of updated traffic counts and a speed study, I anticipate that Community Council will be requested to approve speed humps and/or other traffic calming measures at an upcoming meeting.
Toronto & East York Community Council: 1. Reduced the speed limit from 40 km/h to 30 km/h on Niagara Street, between King Street West and Bathurst Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Joe Cressy recommends that: 1. The Toronto and East York Community Council reduce the speed limit from 40 km/h to 30 km/h on Niagara Street, between King Street West and Bathurst Street.
TE9.69adopted
Re-opening of Item TE2.59 - Speed Hump Poll Results - Pendrith Street
On January 15, 2019, Toronto and East York Community Council approved the installation of speed humps on Pendrith Street, as per Item TE2.59. The original Recommendation for Item TE2.59 incorrectly indicated "four speed humps". However, the accompanying drawing 421G-2789 correctly showed "five speed humps" to be installed. This error must be corrected in order for the installation of traffic calming/speed humps to proceed and a highway alteration bylaw enacted. The cost to install five speed humps will be $20,000, rather than the $16,000 as previously indicated.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Re-opened Item TE2.59 with respect to Recommendation 1 only. 2. Amended recommendation 1 of Item TE2.59 by changing the reference to "four speed humps" to read as "five speed humps".
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Cressy recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council re-open Item TE2.59 with respect to Recommendation 1 only. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council amend Recommendation 1 of Item TE2.59 by changing the reference to "four speed humps" to read as "five speed humps".
TE9.70adopted
Parking Amendments - Elizabeth Street
Colliers International, property management of 77 Elm Street, requested amendments to the existing parking regulations on both sides of Elizabeth Street, south of Elm Street, in the vicinity of the first driveway south of Elm Street, east of Elizabeth Street. The intent of this amendment is to prohibit stopping within close proximity to this driveway 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 west side of Elizabeth Street, between Elm Street and a point 23 metres south. 2. Prohibited stopping at all times on the east side of Elizabeth Street, between Elm Street and a point 25 metres south.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Layton recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the west side of Elizabeth Street, between Elm Street and a point 23 metres south. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the east side of Elizabeth Street, between Elm Street and a point 25 metres south.
TE9.71adopted
Parking Amendments - McMurrich Street
The Greater Yorkville Residents Association requested amendments to the existing parking regulation on the east side of McMurrich Street, between Davenport Road and Belmont Street. The intent of this amendment is to prohibit standing at all times, in order to deter any illegal parking and provide safe and efficient two-way traffic on McMurrich Street. Transportation Services staff have been consulted and have no objection to the proposed amendment.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the east side of McMurrich Street, between Davenport Road and Belmont Street. 2. Prohibited standing at all times on the east side of McMurrich Street, between Davenport Road and Belmont Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Layton recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the east side of McMurrich Street, between Davenport Road and Belmont Street. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit standing at all times on the east side of McMurrich Street, between Davenport Road and Belmont Street.
TE9.72adopted
Speed Limit Reduction - McCaul Street
There is no number of deaths or serious injuries on our streets that is acceptable. Each one is preventable. As a City, we must prioritize and accelerate measures to make our streets safe and accessible for all road users, especially vulnerable pedestrians and cyclists. 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/h speed limit. Despite its narrow width, local character, and high volume of pedestrians, McCaul Street is technically classified as a collector roadway, and as a result the speed limit remained at 50 km/h. We are writing to recommend that the speed limit on McCaul Street be reduced to 30 km/h.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Reduced the speed limit from 50 km/h to 30 km/h on McCaul Street, between Queen Street West and College Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Cressy and Councillor Layton recommend that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council reduce the speed limit from 50 km/h to 30 km/h on McCaul Street, between Queen Street West and College Street.
TE9.73adopted
Parking Amendments - Humewood Drive
I am submitting this parking amendment change to Community Council via a letter, rather than by staff recommendation, as this is a time sensitive situation that has been brought to my attention late last week. A large number of residents, permit parking holders, have received parking tickets overnight for parking in a previously "permit parking only" area on their street. Unbeknownst to them, after years of parking there, the signage got changed to "No stopping," as per an old City of York by-law that was actually never appropriately signed on the street. Traffic Operations and Signs & Markings staff have provided me with background information and a recommendation to adjust the by-law to permit parking only on the entire east side of the block. The west side of the street will be getting a "No stopping" prohibition, due to the presence of the Humewood Community School. This will ensure proper sightlines for students and staff crossing the street there, while providing the same sort of parking on the east side that the local residents have been accustomed to for decades.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Rescinded the existing stopping prohibition in effect at all times, on the east side of Humewood Drive, from Valewood Avenue to a point 60 metres north. 2. Prohibited stopping at all times, on the west side of Humewood Drive, from Maplewood Avenue to a point 68.9 metres north of Valewood Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Matlow recommends that: Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing stopping prohibition in effect at all times, on the east side of Humewood Drive, from Valewood Avenue to a point 60 metres north. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times, on the west side of Humewood Drive, from Maplewood Avenue to a point 68.9 metres north of Valewood Avenue.
TE9.74adopted
The area of the St. Clair Avenue West and Bathurst Street Planning Framework has seen an increase in development applications in past years. We are anticipating further intensification in this area, which has spurred concern from local residents about the cumulative impact this will have on the community. Residents have raised concerns over traffic management, noise controls, air quality, truck traffic and overall road safety, which is why I am requesting the development of a comprehensive Traffic Management and Mitigation Plan for the area. I believe it is imperative to take a proactive approach in minimizing disruption and promoting safety in the community. This necessitates a coordinated effort by several City divisions to assess current conditions and make informed recommendations as to a focused and productive approach to these concerns.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council request the Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District, in co-operation with other relevant City divisions, to develop a Traffic Management and Mitigation Plan for the area of the St. Clair Avenue West and Bathurst Street's Planning Framework, including but not limited to: a. Traffic management in light of increasing density in the area; b. Construction staging coordination and management that would not impact the public right-of-way for development construction purposes; c. Construction and related noise monitoring and enforcement to be coordinated by Transportation Services and Municipal Licensing and Standards; d. Ensure coordination between development construction sites to minimize impacts of truck traffic in the area and ensure compliance with the truck prohibitions on local streets in the area; e. Coordinate with relevant stakeholders, divisions and agencies, to do air quality studies and ensure mitigation of any additional construction-related pollution to the area.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Matlow recommends that: 1. City Council request the Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District, in co-operation with other relevant City divisions, to develop a Traffic Management & Mitigation Plan for the area of the St. Clair Avenue West and Bathurst Street's Planning Framework, including but not limited to: a. Traffic management in light of increasing density in the area; b. Construction staging coordination and management that would not impact the public right-of-way for development construction purposes; c. Construction and related noise monitoring and enforcement to be coordinated by Transportation Services and Municipal Licensing & Standards divisions; d. Ensure coordination between development construction sites to minimize impacts of truck traffic in the area and ensure compliance with the truck prohibitions on local streets in the area; e. Coordinate with relevant stakeholders, divisions and agencies, to do air quality studies and ensure mitigation of any additional construction-related pollution to the area.
TE9.75adopted
Installation of Speed Humps on Harvie Avenue - Rochdale Avenue and Kitchener Avenue
Harvie Avenue residents have contacted my office over the last few months with concerns about high traffic volumes and speeding vehicles on their street, specifically, between Redhill Avenue and Hatherley road. At my request, Traffic Operations staff undertook a speed hump feasibility study on Harvie Avenue, between Redhill Avenue and Hatherley Road. The study showed that speed humps were warranted between Chudliegh Avenue and Rochdale Avenue, but not between Kitchener Avenue and Rochdale Avenue. The remaining sections, between Redhill Avenue and Kitchener Avenue, and Rochdale Avenue and Hatherley Road were also not warranted due to the high road grade above 5%. The purpose of this motion is to address resident safety concerns by having speed humps installed on Harvie Avenue, between Rochdale Avenue and Kitchener Avenue. Residents have been informed of this action by way of a letter from my office in early October 2019.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Waived the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorized the installation of traffic calming on Harvie Avenue, between Rochdale Avenue and Kitchener Avenue. 2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway on Harvie Avenue, between Rochdale Avenue and Kitchener Avenue, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on the attached Drawing No. 421G-3545, dated September 2019 to the Letter (October 10, 2019) from Councillor Bailão. 3. Reduced the speed limit from 40 km/h to 30 km/h on Harvie Avenue, between Hatherley Road (east intersection) and Redhill Avenue, when the speed humps are installed.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Bailão recommends that: 1. Waive the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorize the installation of traffic calming on Harvie Avenue, between Rochdale Avenue and Kitchener Avenue. 2. Direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway on Harvie Avenue, between Rochdale Avenue and Kitchener Avenue, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on the attached Drawing No. 421G-3545, dated September 2019. 3. Reduce the speed limit from 40 km/h to 30 km/h on Harvie Avenue, between Hatherley Road (east intersection) and Redhill Avenue, when the speed humps are installed.
TE9.76adopted
At its meeting of September 16, 2019, the Toronto and East York Community Council mistakenly approved polling for the section of Gladstone Avenue, between Cross Street and Waterloo Avenue. The intent was to have the City Clerk poll the whole stretch of Gladstone Avenue, between Dundas Street West and Peel Avenue.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Re-opened item TE8.54 entitled "Traffic Calming - Speed Humps - Gladstone Avenue". 2. Deleted Recommendations 1 and 2 of item TE8.54 and replaced them with the following new Recommendations 1 and 2: 1. Directed the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, to request the City Clerk to poll eligible householders on Gladstone Avenue, between Dundas Street West and Peel 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 Dundas Street West and Peel Avenue; and b. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Gladstone Avenue, between Dundas Street West and Peel Avenue, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on the copy of '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
Councillor Ana Bailão recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Re-open item TE8.54 entitled "Traffic Calming - Speed Humps - Gladstone Avenue". 2. Delete Recommendations 1 and 2 of item TE8.54 and replace it with the following new Recommendations 1 and 2: 1. Direct the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, to request the City Clerk to poll eligible householders on Gladstone Avenue, between Dundas Street West and Peel 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. Authorize the installation of speed humps on Gladstone Avenue, between Dundas Street West and Peel Avenue; and b. Direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Gladstone Avenue, between Dundas Street West and Peel Avenue, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on the copy of '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."
TE9.77adopted
Parking Amendments - Edwin Avenue, Ruskin Avenue to Dupont Street
Last year, I received a petition from residents requesting the introduction of a 1 hour parking limit on Edwin Avenue, between Ruskin Avenue and Dupont Street, Monday to Friday, between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., and the extension of overnight permit parking hours, which currently end at 7:00 a.m., to end at 10 a.m. (Monday to Friday) instead. Residents submitted this petition because they were finding it difficult to secure on-street parking. I reviewed the petition in detail and asked Traffic Operations staff to comment on the feasibility of introducing the requested parking regulation changes. City staff did not object to the parking change, but the petition did not demonstrate sufficient support - minimum 60 percent of houses on the street - to introduce the change. Residents have continued to contact my office regarding parking difficulties. In response, my office polled Edwin Avenue, between Ruskin Avenue and Dupont Street, in July and August 2019 on the aforementioned changes, and the majority of respondents were supportive. The purpose of this motion is to have these regulations put in place.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized parking for a maximum period of 1 hour from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Edwin Avenue, between Ruskin Avenue and Dupont Street. 2. Extended the overnight on-street permit parking hours currently in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. daily on Edwin Avenue, between Ruskin Avenue and Dupont Street, to be in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Monday to Friday and from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., Saturday and Sunday.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Bailão recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorize parking for a maximum period of 1 hour from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Edwin Avenue, between Ruskin Avenue and Dupont Street. 2. Extend the overnight on-street permit parking hours currently in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. daily on Edwin Avenue, between Ruskin Avenue and Dupont Street, to be in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Monday to Friday and from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., Saturday and Sunday.
TE9.78adopted
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, which is in effect between, 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the north side of Pelham Avenue, and the introduction of a one hour parking limit between, 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the north side of Pelham Avenue. This change requires that permit parking operating hours end at 8 a.m. instead of 9 a.m. In the event that permit parking operating hours are reduced, Public Notice is required, hence the purpose of this motion.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Directed Transportation Services to report back to the November 5, 2019 Toronto and East York Community Council meeting on the feasibility of reducing the overnight on-street permit parking hours on Pelham Avenue, between Osler Street and Uxbridge Avenue from 12:01 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., 7 days a week to 12:01 a.m. to 8:00 a.m., 7 days a week. 2. Directed the City Clerk to provide Public Notice to residents of Pelham Ave, between Osler Street and Uxbridge Avenue on the proposal to reduce the current permit parking operating hours of 12:01 to 9:00 a.m., 7 days a week to the new hours of 12:01 a.m. to 8:00 a.m., 7 days a week, in accordance with the provisions outlined in Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 925, Permit Parking.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Bailão recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Direct Transportation Services to report back to the November 5, 2019 Toronto and East York Community Council meeting on the feasibility of reducing the overnight on-street permit parking hours on Pelham Avenue, between Osler Street and Uxbridge Avenue from 12:01 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., 7 days a week to 12:01 a.m. to 8:00 a.m., 7 days a week. 2. Direct the City Clerk to provide Public Notice to residents of Pelham Ave, between Osler Street and Uxbridge Avenue on the proposal to reduce the current permit parking operating hours of 12:01 to 9:00 a.m., 7 days a week to the new hours of 12:01 a.m. to 8:00 a.m., 7 days a week, in accordance with the provisions outlined in Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 925, Permit Parking.
TE9.79adopted
Parking Amendments - Westmoreland Avenue, between Bloor Street West and Shanly Street
In August 2019, I received a petition from the majority of Westmoreland Avenue residents requesting a one hour parking limit on Westmoreland Avenue, between Bloor Street West and Shanly Street, between the hours of 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday to Friday. The current parking limit on this stretch of Westmoreland Avenue is the statutory unsigned three hour parking limit. The purpose of this motion is to have these regulations put in place.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized parking for a maximum period of one hour from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, from the first day to the 15th day of each month, April 1 to November 30, inclusive, on the east side of Westmoreland Avenue, between a point 44.3 metres north of Bloor Street West and Shanly Street. 2. Authorized parking for a maximum period of one hour from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, from December 1 of one year to March 31 of the next following year, inclusive, and from the 16th day to the last day of each month, April 1 to November 30, inclusive, on the west side of Westmoreland Avenue, between a point 44.3 metres north of Bloor Street West and Shanly Street. 3. Rescinded the existing maximum one-hour parking regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, on the east side of Westmoreland Avenue, between Bloor Street West and a point 19.4 metres north. 4. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the east side of Westmoreland Avenue, between a point 19.4 metres north of Bloor Street West and a point 5.8 metres further north.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Bailão recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorize parking for a maximum period of one hour from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, from the first day to the 15th day of each month, April 1 to November 30, inclusive, on the east side of Westmoreland Avenue, between a point 44.3 metres north of Bloor Street West and Shanly Street. 2. Authorize parking for a maximum period of one hour from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, from December 1 of one year to March 31 of the next following year, inclusive, and from the 16th day to the last day of each month, April 1 to November 30, inclusive, on the west side of Westmoreland Avenue, between a point 44.3 metres north of Bloor Street West and Shanly Street. 3. Rescind the existing maximum one-hour parking regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, on the east side of Westmoreland Avenue, between Bloor Street West and a point 19.4 metres north. 4. Rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the east side of Westmoreland Avenue, between a point 19.4 metres north of Bloor Street West and a point 5.8 metres further north.
TE9.80adopted
After a speed bump installation in this laneway last year, residents have been complaining about the related noise from the bump directly adjacent to their homes. The vibrations and related noise are disrupting these neighbours. Based on feedback from Transportation Services staff and considering the presence of speed bumps in the perpendicular portion of the laneway, I would like to request that staff remove the speed bumps directly adjacent to 127 and 131 Boardwalk Drive, as shown in Drawing No. 421G-3122 dated June 2018.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the removal of a speed bump in the laneway as shown in Drawing No. 421G-3122 dated June 2018, attached to the Letter (October 9, 2019) from Councillor Bradford.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Bradford recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the removal of a speed bump in the following laneway as shown in Drawing No. 421G-3122 dated June 2018, attached.
TE9.81adopted
Creating New Affordable Housing on Danforth
I am deeply concerned that many of my residents are being displaced or priced out of the rental market because of development pressures and renovictions. Too often, they are being forced to move further away from the services that we have all worked so hard to provide. And worse, the inclusive community they have created with bonds of friendship and mutual support is fracturing. There are many co-ops and other great non-profit housing developers, like WoodGreen, who have led on the building of affordable housing in Toronto's east end. However, with land prices and development pressures, the lots which have been available in the past have almost dried up. Working with City Planning my residents have put in place urban design guidelines and official plan policies for Leslieville, Ashbridges Bay, and Broadview. However, only the Leslieville Urban Design Guidelines which references the common theme of community and diversity, starts to address the issue. The new Danforth Planning Study soon to be underway from Coxwell to Broadview can and should address this head on. Establishing proactive planning policies to support the development of affordable housing would make the City's Open Door program far more effective. And, my resident's strong desire to protect the diverse and inclusive communities they have built in the face of relentless development pressures would be respected.
The Toronto and East York Community Council directed that: 1. The Terms of Reference for the upcoming Danforth Planning and Complete Streets Study include options to secure new affordable rental along Danforth Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Fletcher recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council's support for the following recommendation: 1) The Terms of Reference for the upcoming Danforth Planning and Complete Streets Study include options to secure new affordable rental along the Danforth.
TE9.82amended
Parking Regulations: Commissioners Street
Dear Chair and Members of the Toronto and East York Community Council, Toronto Hydro has requested that an area on Commissioners Street, currently an unsigned 3-hour spot be converted to a no standing area. The unsigned spot sits between a no-parking area and the driveway entrance to the Toronto Hydro facility, creating a hazard for drivers by decreasing visibility and increasing the risk of accidents.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend the existing standing prohibition in effect on the north side of Commissioners Street, between a point 186 metres east of Carlaw Avenue and a point 15 metres further east, to be in effect between a point 179 metres east of Carlaw Avenue and a point 22 metres further east.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councilllor Fletcher recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council direct Transportation Services report to the November Community Council meeting with a by-law to amend the existing standing prohibition in effect on the north side of Commissioners Street between a point 186 metres east of Carlaw Avenue and a point 15 metres further east, to be in effect between a point 179 metres east of Carlaw Avenue and a point 22 metres further east.
TE9.83adopted
Improving Pedestrian Safety - Pedestrian Pathway between Strathcona Avenue and Bain Avenue
At a recent safety walk with residents there were questions about the status of a well-used pedestrian path that runs along the eastern ends of four dead end streets Wroxeter, Frizzell, Dingwall, and Bain. Establishing the ownership of this path will allow for improvements to be considered. This pathway was once part of a now closed portion of Kiswick Avenue, but there are other sections where ownership is less clear.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Directed Transportation Services and Engineering and Construction to report to the December 3, 2019 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council on the ownership, management, and status of the pedestrian path, made up of the closed Kiswick Street that runs along the Eastern Terminus' of Wroxeter, Frizzell, Dingwall, and Bain, including Plan R3816 Part 3 & Plan R 3816 Part 2.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Fletcher recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Direct that Transportation Services and Engineering and Construction report to the December 3rd Toronto and East York Community Council on the ownership, management, and status of the pedestrian path, made up of the closed Kiswick Street that runs along the Eastern Terminus' of Wroxeter, Frizzell, Dingwall, and Bain, including Plan R3816 Part 3 & Plan R 3816 Part 2.
TE9.84adopted
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 to 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. 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. On several occasions in recent years, staff reports and City Council directions have re-affirmed the intention and necessity of fixing this intersection. I brought a motion to Community Council in May 2019 requesting that City staff report back on what it would finally take to see meaningful action on safety improvements here. Transportation Services reported to City Council in July with a recommendation to authorize the permanent closure of westbound Fleet Street, between Bathurst Street and Iannuzzi Street, as the first and most expeditious way to start implementing improvements. City Council approved this work and the City staff report anticipated implementation before the end of summer. It is now October and progress is long overdue. I recognize that any change to a busy and complex intersection requires a great deal of advance planning, design work, and coordination. And I appreciate the sincere dedication and effort that many City staff have already brought to bear on this specific location. But if we as a City and Council are truly serious about actually achieving the Vision Zero goal of zero deaths and serious injuries on our street, we must prioritize this kind of hard work and allocate adequate staff time and funding to overcome these challenges quickly. In response to the delayed action, I have had a number of urgent meetings and discussions with senior Transportation Services staff to find ways to accelerate implementation. One outcome of this work is that I am recommending that City Council authorize prohibiting right turns from southbound Bathurst Street to westbound Lake Shore Boulevard. This simplifies a number of technical matters associated with implementing the closure of Fleet Street as approved in July, and should also eliminate the problem of vehicles taking the turn too sharply and knocking down the handrails of the pedestrian crossing island. Traffic counts demonstrate that a relatively small number of vehicles presently make this turning movement, so alternative routes will easily accommodate the displaced traffic. In the future, once physical safety improvements to the pedestrian crossing island are implemented, City staff may recommend reinstating turns from Bathurst to Lake Shore. We also need to ramp up our planning for the longer-term vision make further safety and operational improvements to the intersection, leveraging nearby infrastructure work and private development to accelerate implementation. I am recommending that City Council request City staff to formally advance work on these future phases of improvements, even before the initial closure of Fleet Street is in place.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommended that: 1. City Council prohibit the southbound right-turn movement for vehicles from Bathurst Street to Lake Shore Boulevard West, with TTC Vehicles Excepted, as part of the implementation of safety improvements to the Bathurst Street / Fleet Street / Lake Shore Boulevard West intersection previously authorized by City Council on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019 (Item TE7.123). 2. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to prioritize and expedite the implementation of these safety improvements, given the documented safety concern and collision history at this location. 3. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, with support from other divisions as needed, to plan for future phases of safety improvements to the Bathurst Street / Fleet Street / Lake Shore Boulevard West intersection, which may include relocation of the eastbound left turn lane from Fleet Street to Lake Shore Boulevard West, wider and safer pedestrian infrastructure, facilities to allow TTC service to be faster and more reliable, and ultimately the implementation of the full reconfiguration of the intersection included in the approved Waterfront Transit Network Plan previously adopted by City Council on January 31 and February 1, 2018 (Item EX30.1).
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Cressy recommends that: 1. City Council prohibit the southbound right-turn movement for vehicles from Bathurst Street to Lake Shore Boulevard West, with TTC Vehicles Excepted, as part of the implementation of safety improvements to the Bathurst Street / Fleet Street / Lake Shore Boulevard West intersection previously authorized by City Council in consideration of Item 2019.TE7.123 2. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to prioritize and expedite the implementation of these safety improvements, given the documented safety concern and collision history at this location. 3. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, with support from other divisions as needed, to plan for future phases of safety improvements to the Bathurst Street / Fleet Street / Lake Shore Boulevard West intersection, which may include relocation of the eastbound left turn lane from Fleet Street to Lake Shore Boulevard West, wider and safer pedestrian infrastructure, facilities to allow TTC service to be faster and more reliable, and ultimately the implementation of the full reconfiguration of the intersection included in the approved Waterfront Transit Network Plan (2018.EX30.1).
TE9.85adopted
Accelerating CityPlace Vision Zero Street Safety Improvements
There is no number of deaths or serious injuries on our streets that is acceptable. Each one is preventable. As a City, we must prioritize and accelerate measures to make our streets safe and accessible for all road users, especially vulnerable pedestrians and cyclists. Over the last number of years, I have been working closely with the CityPlace community to identify street safety concerns and implement 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. We have also been collaboratively managing and mitigating construction-related safety issues. Implementing these improvements without delay has been my critical priority for years, as additional residents move into the neighbourhood and in anticipation of the opening of two new local elementary schools with 1,100 students in the coming months. I have also secured Committee and Council approval for several more necessary traffic signals, stop signs, pedestrian crossings and crosswalks, and enhanced pavement markings that have not yet been installed. Achieving approval far in advance of the opening of our new community amenities was intentional, to ensure there was adequate time to install the much-needed improvements. However, many of them have yet to be implemented. We must prioritize and accelerate the installation of these street safety improvements in CityPlace, including: - New pedestrian crossing of Spadina Avenue on the south side of the existing signalized intersection with Bremner Boulevard and Fort York Boulevard (first requested in 2015, City Council approval July 2018). - New pedestrian crossing of Spadina Avenue on the south side of the existing signalized intersection with Front Street West (City Council approval July 2018). - New pedestrian crossing of Fort York Boulevard on the east side of the existing stop-controlled intersection with Brunel Court and Telegram Mews (Community Council approval July 2018). - New all-way stop, new gap in the concrete median, and new pedestrian crossing of Fort York Boulevard at the intersection with Queens Wharf Road (Community Council approval April 2018). - Finish installation of enhanced pavement markings indicating the pedestrian crossing at the new all-way stop that was installed at the intersection of Dan Leckie Way and Housey Street (Community Council approval June 2018). - Design and build sidewalk and streetscape improvements to Bathurst Street between Fort York Boulevard and Housey Street (City Council approval July 2018). - Implement comprehensive, multiple-phase safety improvements at the intersection of Lake Shore Boulevard West, Bathurst Street, and Fleet Street (City Council approval July 2019).
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommended that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to prioritize and expedite the implementation of Vision Zero street safety improvements in the CityPlace neighbourhood that have already been approved by City Council or Toronto and East York Community Council, given the impending opening of two new local elementary schools with 1,100 students.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Cressy recommends that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to prioritize and expedite the implementation of Vision Zero street safety improvements in the CityPlace neighbourhood that have already been approved by City Council or Toronto and East York Community Council, given the impending opening of two new local elementary schools with 1,100 students.
TE9.86adopted
Introduction and consideration of Bills for enactment of By-laws.
General Bill Toronto and East York Community Council enacted By-laws 1432-2019 to 1479-2019. Confirmatory Bill Toronto and East York Community Council passed a Confirmatory Bill as By-law 1480-2019.