Item - 2026.NY33.35
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by North York Community Council on May 26, 2026 and was adopted with amendments. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the North York Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.
- See also By-law 553-2026
NY33.35 - Bogert Avenue, Poyntz Avenue, Johnston Avenue, Cameron Avenue, Franklin Avenue - Traffic Calming (Speed Humps)
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 18 - Willowdale
Community Council Decision
North York Community Council:
1. Authorized the installation of traffic calming (four speed humps) on Bogert Avenue, between Frizzell Road and Pewter Road, generally as shown in Attachment 7, Drawing Number TC-676 and TC-676-1, dated April 2026, to the report (May 7, 2026) from the Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services.
2. Authorized the installation of traffic calming (four speed humps) on Poyntz Avenue, between Beecroft Road and Pewter Road, generally as shown in Attachment 8, Drawing Number TC-677 and TC-677-1, dated April 2026, to the report (May 7, 2026) from the Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services.
3. Authorized the installation of traffic calming (six speed humps) on Johnston Avenue, between Yonge Street and Pewter Road, generally as shown in Attachment 9, Drawing Number TC-678 and TC-678-1, dated April 2026, to the report (May 7, 2026) from the Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services.
4. Authorized the installation of traffic calming (five speed humps) on Cameron Avenue, between Yonge Street and Pewter Road, generally as shown in Attachment 10, Drawing Number TC-679 and TC-679-1, dated April 2026, to the report (May 7, 2026) from the Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services.
5. Authorized the installation of traffic calming (four speed humps) on Franklin Avenue, between Yonge Street and Bassano Road, generally as shown in Attachment 11, Drawing Number TC-680 and TC-680-1, dated April 2026, to the report (May 7, 2026) from the Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services.
6. Authorized the installation of traffic calming (five speed humps) on Florence Avenue, between Yonge Street and Pewter Road generally as shown in Attachment 1 and Attachment 2 to the motion by Councillor Lily Cheng, Drawing Numbers TC-687 and TC-687-1, dated April 2026 from the Director, Enforcement and Street Management Transportation Services.
7. Rescinded the existing speed limit of 40 kilometres per hour on Franklin Avenue, Between Gwendolen Crescent and the east end of Franklin Avenue.
8. Rescinded the existing speed limit of 40 kilometres per hour on Franklin Avenue, Between Gwendolen Crescent and Yonge Street.
9. Requested the Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services report to the July 7, 2026 on the feasibility of relocating speed humps from 70 Poyntz Avenue to 60 Poyntz Avenue.
Origin
Summary
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.
Transportation Services is recommending the installation of speed humps on:
- Bogert Avenue, between Frizzell Road and Pewter Road
- Poyntz Avenue, between Beecroft Road and Pewter Road
- Johnston Avenue, between Yonge Street and Pewter Road
- Cameron Avenue, between Yonge Street and Pewter Road
- Franklin Avenue, between Yonge Street and Bassano Road
Staff's assessment indicates the criteria as set out in the updated Traffic Calming Policy has been satisfied and recommend speed humps on the streets listed above.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-286788.pdf
(May 26, 2026) Attachment 1 to Motion by Councillor Lily Cheng - Drawing TC-687
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-287568.pdf
(May 26, 2026) Attachment 2 to Motion by Councillor Lily Cheng - Drawing TC-687-1
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-287569.pdf
Communications
(May 13, 2026) E-mail from Kyle Sitta (NY.Supp)
(May 13, 2026) E-mail from Sara Kay (NY.Supp)
(May 13, 2026) E-mail from Ching-Yen Chen (NY.Supp)
(May 13, 2026) E-mail from Josie Sabatini (NY.Supp)
(May 13, 2026) E-mail from Michael Capotosto (NY.Supp)
(May 13, 2026) E-mail from Elena Zilberchteine (NY.Supp)
(May 13, 2026) E-mail from Leif Schumacher (NY.Supp)
(May 13, 2026) E-mail from Roza Rokni (NY.Supp)
(May 13, 2026) E-mail from Dustin Hilbig (NY.Supp)
(May 13, 2026) E-mail from Cathy Simpson (NY.Supp)
(May 14, 2026) E-mail from Pauline Noonan (NY.Supp)
(May 15, 2026) E-mail from Alexandra and John Chesney (NY.Supp)
(May 22, 2026) E-mail from Diane Blair (NY.Supp)
Motions
That North York Community Council:
1. Amend Recommendation 6 by deleting the word "not", and adding the underlined words so the recommendation reads as follows:
6. North York Community Council not authorize the installation of traffic calming (five speed humps) on Florence Avenue, between Yonge Street and Pewter Road generally as shown in Attachment 1 and Attachment 2 to this motion, Drawing Numbers TC-687 and TC-687-1, dated April 2026 from the Director, Enforcement and Street Management Transportation Services.
2. Request the Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services report to the July 7, 2026 on the feasibility of relocating speed humps from 70 Poyntz Avenue to 60 Poyntz Avenue.