Item - 2026.TE29.15

The Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York and the Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services recommend that:

1. Toronto and East York Community Council adopt the revised St. Clair Avenue West and Bathurst Street Area Planning Framework in Attachment 13 and direct City staff to use the Planning Framework as guidance in the review of current and future development applications.

2. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the installation of traffic calming (4 speed humps) on Claxton Boulevard between Kenwood Avenue and Bathurst Street, as shown on Attachment 12, Drawing No TC-643, dated December 2025, to the report dated February 02, 2026, from the Director, Enforcement and Street Management, and Transportation Services.

3. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing eastbound one-way highway regulation on Lane first north of St. Clair Avenue West (currently named as Albert Wiggan Lane) between Bathurst Street and Lane first west.

4. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing one-way designation on Raglan Avenue between Albert Wiggan Lane and Maplewood Avenue for northbound traffic, to restore operation as a two-way street, upon clearance of the road occupations for construction staging at 10-32 Raglan Avenue and 65-83 Raglan Avenue.

5. Subject to approval of Recommendation 4 above, Toronto and East York Community Council direct the following, effective upon clearance of the road occupations for construction staging at 10-32 Raglan Avenue and 63-83 Raglan Avenue:

a. Rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times, from the 16th day of each month to the last day of each month, April 1 to November 30, inclusive, on the east side of Raglan Avenue, between a point 61.1 metres north of St. Clair Avenue West and Maplewood Avenue.

b. Rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times, from December 1 to March 31, inclusive, on the east side of Raglan Avenue, between a point 61.1 metres north of St. Clair Avenue West and Maplewood Avenue.

c. Rescind the existing maximum one-hour parking in effect from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday to Friday from the 1st day to the 15th day of each month, from April 1 to November 30, inclusive, on the east side of Raglan Avenue, between a point 61.1 metres north of St. Clair Avenue West and Maplewood Avenue.

d. Authorize parking for a maximum period of one hour, from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Raglan Avenue, between a point 61.1 metres north of St. Clair Avenue West and Maplewood Avenue.

e. Rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect from the 1st day of each month to the 15th day of each month, April 1 to November 30 inclusive, on the west side of Raglan Avenue, between a point 61.1 metres north of St. Clair Avenue West and Maplewood Avenue.

f. Rescind the existing maximum one-hour parking in effect from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday to Friday from the 16th day to the last day of each month, from April 1 to November 30 inclusive, on the west side of Raglan Avenue, between a point 61.1 metres north of St. Clair Avenue West and Maplewood Avenue.

g. Rescind the existing maximum one-hour parking in effect from 6:00 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, on the west side of Raglan Avenue, between a point 61.1 metres north of St. Clair Avenue West and Maplewood Avenue.

h. Prohibit parking on the west side of Raglan Avenue, between a point 61.1 metres north of St. Clair Avenue West and Maplewood Avenue, at all times.

i. Rescind the existing permit parking regulation in effect from 12:00 midnight to 6:00 a.m. on the odd (east) side of Raglan Avenue, from 9 to Maplewood Avenue, all times, except no parking from 7:00 p.m. on the 16th day of each month to 7:00 p.m. on the 1st day of each month, inclusive, April 1 to December 1, inclusive and no parking anytime from 7:00 p.m. December 1 of one year to 7:00 p.m. April 1 of the next following year, inclusive.

j. Rescind the existing permit parking regulation in effect from 12:00 midnight to 6:00 a.m. on the even (west) side of Raglan Avenue, from 14 to Maplewood Avenue, all times, except no parking from 7:00 p.m. 1st day to 7:00 p.m. on the 16th day of each month, inclusive, Apr. 1 to Dec. 1, inclusive.

k. Authorize permit parking to be in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. daily, on the odd (east side) of Raglan Avenue from Albert Wiggan Lane to Maplewood Avenue.

This report summarizes the review and presents an updated St. Clair Avenue West and Bathurst Street Area Planning Framework, including revised Forest Hill Village Urban Design Guidelines. As part of this work, a transportation assessment was conducted and identified opportunities to improve safety, traffic operations, and active transportation connections. The updated Planning Framework and Urban Design Guidelines provide a comprehensive framework to guide growth, development, and community investment in the St. Clair Avenue West–Bathurst Street and Forest Hill Village areas.

The St. Clair Avenue West and Bathurst Street area is a vibrant, transit-accessible community with a diverse mix of residential, commercial, and institutional uses. The area contains a wide range of built forms, including mid-rise and tall buildings, low-rise walk-ups, and single and semi-detached houses, as well as tower-in-the-park style developments. Housing tenure includes condominiums, purpose-built rental apartments, co-operative housing, and affordable and supported housing. The area’s major streets are animated by a variety of small, independent shops, restaurants, and community-serving businesses, complemented by numerous parks and a complex ravine system.

Forest Hill Village, located along Spadina Road between Montclair Avenue and Strathearn Boulevard, is within the study area. The Village has a distinct main street character with a mix of commercial and residential uses.

In February 2025, City Council directed City Planning to review and update the St. Clair Avenue West and Bathurst Street Area Planning Framework (2019) and the Forest Hill Village Urban Design Guidelines (2015). The purpose of this review was to renew the vision for the area and ensure the planning framework and guidelines reflect recent Provincial legislation changes, Official Plan amendments, new development approvals, and updated City objectives for affordable housing, retail vitality, the public realm, and sustainability.

The estimated cost for the installation of one speed hump is $4,000.00; up to four speed humps are recommended, for a total cost of $16,000.00. Funding is available for these capital projects categorized as a Health and Safety, in the approved 2026-2034 Capital Budget and Plan for Transportation Services.

The cost for the proposed conversion of Raglan Avenue from one-way northbound to a two-way street between Albert Wiggan Lane and Maplewood Avenue is approximately $6,425.00. As this work was not anticipated, it has not been specifically included in any approved budgets. Funding for this work would be subject to availability and competing priorities within the Transportation Services 10-year Capital Budget.

The unit cost for curb modification varies based on the scope, constraints and utility relocation. The estimated cost for curb modifications will be confirmed upon completion of detailed design work. Funding has not been included for curb modifications in the 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan for Transportation Services. Funding would be subject to availability and competing priorities within the Transportation Services 10-year Capital Budget.