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Confirmation of Minutes – July 12, 2024

Schedule of Timed Items: 

9:30 a.m. -  SC16.1, SC16.2, SC16.3, SC16.4, SC16.5, SC16.6, SC16.7, SC16.8

Speakers/Presentations: The speakers list will be posted online at 8:30 a.m. on September 19, 2024.

Introduction and Enactment of General Bills and Bill to Confirm the Proceedings of Community Council will be last items.

The Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District recommends that:

1. City Council amend the Official Plan, for the lands at 565 Kennedy Road substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to this report.

2. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013, as amended, for the lands at 565 Kennedy Road substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 6 to this report.

3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment and/or draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit the construction of a 9-storey mixed use building located at 565 Kennedy Road. The application proposes a total gross floor area of 8,430 square metres and will contain 113 residential dwelling units, 220 square metres of ground-level retail, 32 vehicular parking spaces and 114 bicycle parking spaces.

The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and conforms with the Growth Plan. The proposal amends the Neighbourhoods designation of the Official Plan to Mixed Use Areas to provide for intensification and reurbanization of an underutilized site on a surface transit route in a compact built form that is contextually appropriate.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law and include a Holding (H) provision which will ensure that outstanding engineering issues are resolved to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services prior to permitting development on the subject lands.

The City Planning Division confirms that there are no financial implications resulting from the recommendations included in this report in the current budget year or in future years.

The Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District recommends that:

1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013, as amended, for the lands at 2257 Kingston Road substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to this report.

2. Before introducing the necessary Bills for enactment, City Council require the Owner to enter into an Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review Division, with such Agreement to be registered on title to the lands at 2257 Kingston Road, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, in order to secure the following:

a. The Community Benefits recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement are as follows:

1. Prior to issuance of the first above grade building permit, the Owner shall pay to the City a cash payment of eight hundred thirty-two thousand dollars ($832,000) to be secured towards the improvement of an existing park in the area as identified by the Parks Forestry and Recreation Facilities Master Plan, public art on-site, and streetscape improvements to the south of the subject property allowing for a zebra crosswalk on East Haven Drive to be determined by the Executive Director, Development Review Division and the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, in consultation with the Ward Councillor;

2. The cash contribution set out in subsection 2.a.1. above shall be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Non-Residential Construction Price Index for the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area, reported quarterly by Statistics Canada in Building Construction Price Indexes Table: 18-10-0135-01, or its successor, calculated from the date of execution of the Section 37 Agreement to the date of payment of the cash contribution by the Owner to the City; and

3. In the event the cash contribution in Subsection 2.a.1. above has not been used for the intended purpose within three (3) years of the zoning by-law amendment coming into full force and effect, the cash contribution may be redirected for another purpose(s), at the discretion of the Executive Director, Development Review Division, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, provided that the purpose is identified in the Official Plan and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the site.

b. The following matters are also recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement as a legal convenience to support development:

1. The Owner will construct and maintain the development of the site in accordance with Tier 1, Toronto Green Standard, and the Owner will be encouraged to achieve Tier 2, Toronto Green Standard, or higher, where appropriate, consistent with the performance standards of Toronto Green Standards applicable at the time of the site plan application for each building on the site;

3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.

This application proposes to amend the Zoning By-law to permit the development of a 13-storey mixed use building at 2257 Kingston Road.

The proposed building would have a total gross floor area of 24,825.5 square metres and would contain 321 dwelling units fronting Kingston Road, resulting in a Floor Space Index of 5.90 times the lot area.

The proposal is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and conforms with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020). It adds to the range and mix of residential units available in a compact form while maintaining a portion of the non-residential gross floor area that is currently on the subject property.

The proposal conforms with the Official Plan, as it intensifies a site designated Mixed Use Areas in a way that is compatible with the existing and planned context. It provides the necessary transition to adjacent low-scale land uses while introducing additional housing options within a contextually appropriate built form. The proposal is consistent with the goals of the Kingston Road (Cliffside Village) Avenue Study which introduced a Commercial-Residential (CR) zone to the Cliffside Village Kingston Road corridor in 2009 to facilitate intensification.

Through revisions to the proposal, the applicant has increased the amount of non-residential floor area. As prescribed by the in-force Zoning By-law for the Cliffside Village area, it is recommended that a contribution of $832,000 be secured towards parkland improvements in the area as identified by the Parks Forestry and Recreation Facilities Master Plan, public art on-site, and streetscape improvements to the south of the subject property allowing for a zebra crosswalk on East Haven Drive.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law.

The Development Review Division confirms that there are no financial implications resulting from the recommendations included in this report in the current budget year or in future years.

The Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District recommends that:

1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013, as amended, for the lands at 2575 Pharmacy Avenue and a part of 100 Sprucewood Court substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 6 to this report.

2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make stylistic and/or technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law to permit a 3-storey (or 19.5 metres inclusive of the mechanical penthouse) place of worship building with an ancillary day nursery, as well as a 25-storey (or 84.5 metres inclusive of the mechanical penthouse) residential building at 2575 Pharmacy Avenue and part of 100 Sprucewood Court. Overall, the proposal would introduce a total gross floor area of 22,800 square metres and would contain 321 new dwelling units, 299 vehicular parking spaces, and 350 bicycle parking spaces.

The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and conforms with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe

(2020). It also conforms with applicable Official Plan policies.

The proposed new tower and place of worship building are appropriately scaled for the site and surrounding area. The proposed new residential building would provide adequate separation and privacy from the existing tower to the east. It would also provide an appropriate mix of unit sizes including larger size residential units suitable for families. Lastly, the proposal would include substantive improvements to the public realm and provide a range of uses within the Finch-Warden Revitalization Area.

This report also recommends that a holding provision ("H") be included in the proposed Zoning By-law, and be kept in place until such time that the owner has resolved sanitary and storm sewer servicing issues. This includes the potential acquisition of lands potentially necessary to implement a servicing solution to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services.

The Development Review Division confirms that there are no financial implications resulting from the recommendations included in this report in the current budget year or in future years.

The Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District recommends that:

1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013, as amended, for the lands at 5610 Finch Avenue East and 720 Tapscott Road substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to this report.

2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.

This application proposes to amend Zoning By-law 569-2013 to permit the construction of a one-storey warehouse addition to the existing office/warehouse building with a total gross floor area (GFA) of approximately 14,171 square metres at 5610 Finch Avenue East and 720 Tapscott Road. A total 107 vehicular parking spaces are proposed. The existing commercial buildings at 720 Tapscott Road would be demolished while the existing building at 5610 Finch Avenue East would be retained.

The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and conforms with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020). The proposed development also conforms to the City's Official Plan.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the City-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013 on the basis that the proposed development achieves the directions on promoting efficient development and land use patterns, as well as expanding the area's range of employment uses.

The Development Review Division confirms that there are no financial implications resulting from the recommendations included in this report in the current budget year or in future years.

The Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District recommends that:

1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013, as amended, for the lands 4206, 4608 and 4212 Kingston Road substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to this report.

2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.

This application proposes to amend the Zoning By-law to permit the construction of a 12-storey (36 metres) mixed use building and a 7-storey (21.85 metre) residential building at 4206, 4608 and 4212 Kingston Road. The proposal consists of 271 residential dwelling units and approximately 246 square metres of non-residential gross floor area, with a total gross floor area of approximately 20,741 square metres.

The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and conforms with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020). The proposed development also conforms to the City’s Official Plan.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law. The proposed buildings represent an appropriate mix of land uses on the site, contained in a built form that respects the existing and planned context, encouraging a comfortable and attractive pedestrian environment on Kingston Road.

The Development Review Division confirms that there are no financial implications resulting from the recommendations included in this report in the current budget year or in future years.

The Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District recommends that:

1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013, as amended, for the lands at 245 Morningside Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to this report.

2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.

This application proposes to amend Zoning By-law 569-2013, as amended, to permit the redevelopment of 245 Morningside Avenue with two residential buildings of 18 and 28 storeys in height connected by a 6-storey base building. A total of 518 dwelling units are proposed and a total gross floor area (GFA) of 37,842 square metres, including 668 square metres of non-residential GFA.

The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and conforms with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020)The proposed development also conforms to the City's Official Plan policies for Mixed Use Areas and conforms to Site and Area Specific Policy (SASP) 272 by proposing residential and retail/commercial uses only.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law on the basis that the proposal represents good planning and implements the Official Plan policies through a built form that is appropriately scaled to its context, with a density that is supported by existing and future (Eglinton East Light Rail Transit) transit service on Kingston Road.

The Development Review Division confirms that there are no financial implications resulting from the recommendations included in this report in the current budget year or in future years.

The Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District recommends that:

1. City Council amend the Official Plan, for the lands at 1650 Military Trail substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to this report.

2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013, as amended, for the lands at 1650 Military Trail substantially in accordance with the Draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 6 to this report.

3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.

4. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the owner to enter into an Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act that is to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Executive Director, Development Review Division, as follows:

a. the community benefits recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement are as follows:

1. prior to the issuance of an above grade building permit, a cash contribution of $240,000.00 (TWO HUNDRED AND FORTY THOUSAND DOLLARS) to be secured to enhance the streetscape and public realm in the Highland Creek Village as outlined in the Council-adopted Urban Design Guidelines to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review Division;

2. the financial contribution referenced above shall be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Non-Residential Building Construction Price Index for Toronto for the period from the date of the registration of the Section 37 Agreement to the date of payment; and

3. In the event the cash contribution referred to in subsection 1 has not been used for the intended purpose within three (3) years of this By-law coming into full force and effect, the cash contribution may be redirected for another purpose, at the discretion of the Executive Director, Development Review Division, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, provided that the purpose(s) is/are identified in the Toronto Official Plan and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the lands.

b. the following matters are also recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement as a legal convenience to support development:

1. the Owner shall construct and maintain the development in accordance with Tier 1 performance measures of the Toronto Green Standard, as adopted by City Council at its meeting held on October 26 and 27, 2009 through the adoption of Item PG32.3 of the Planning and Growth Management Committee, as further amended by City Council from time to time;

2. the Owner shall prepare and submit a functional engineering plan detailing the construction of a cul-de-sac at the southern end of Morrish Road, the closure of the existing Highway 2A off-ramp to Morrish Road and Military Trail, curb lane reconfiguration at Military Trail, landscaping on the closed portion of Morrish Road including the removal of existing hard surfaces, and pedestrian connections between the proposed cul-de-sac and Highway 2A, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager of Transportation Services.

3. the Owner shall prepare and submit a cost estimate for the work described in subsection 2, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services.

4. should the development charge credit amount authorized in Recommendation 5 cover the full cost of the design and construction described in subsection 2, the Owner shall enter into a Municipal Infrastructure Agreement through the Site Plan Control process to secure the design and construction of the work described in subsection 2, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager of Transportation Services. Should the cost estimate in subsection 3 exceed the amount of the development charge credit authorized in Recommendation 5, the scope of work described in subsection 2 shall be revised accordingly until the cost estimate is equal to or less than the amount of the development charge credit.

5. City Council approve a development charge credit against the Roads and Related component of the Development Charges for the design and construction by the Owner of the work described in Recommendation 4.b.2., to the satisfaction of the Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager of Transportation Services. The development charge credit shall be in an amount that is the lesser of the cost of the design and construction, as approved by the Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager of Transportation Services, and the Roads and Related component of Development Charges payable for the development in accordance with the City's Development Charges By-law, as may be amended from time to time.

This application proposes to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit the development of an eight-storey residential building. The application proposes a total gross floor area of 11,130 square metres and contains 175 residential dwelling units, supported by 74 vehicular parking spaces and 144 bicycle parking spaces.

The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and conforms with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020). The proposed development also conforms to the City's Official Plan, and implements the intent of the Highland Creek Community Secondary Plan policies. The proposed development provides for an appropriate level of intensification on an underutilized site.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law.

The Development Review Division confirms that there are no financial implications resulting from the recommendations included in this report in the current budget year or in future years.

The Director, Transportation Planning, City Planning and the Director, Community Planning Scarborough District, Development Review recommend that:

1. City Council amend the Official Plan and Highland Creek Community Secondary Plan substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 1.

2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendments as may be required.

Highland Creek Village is located in south-east Scarborough. The Village was one of the first neighbourhoods established in Scarborough. Today there is a mix of commercial, residential and institutional uses in the Village. There are a number of active development applications in the area, primarily along Old Kingston/Kingston Road and Military Trail presenting opportunities to secure some transportation improvements in the area through the development review process.

The area’s transportation network consists of highways/expressways as well as arterial, collector and local roads, bounded on the south and north by Highway 2A and Kingston Road/ Old Kingston Road respectively, and between Military Trail in the west and Meadowvale Road in the east. Key issues with the transportation network include:

• poor active transportation options, including a lack of safe and dedicated active transportation infrastructure;
• angled and minimal on-street parking; and
• current street network geometry that does not easily support future development.

In 2012, City Council directed Transportation Services to undertake an Environmental Assessment (EA) / Transportation Master Plan (TMP) in the area as part of its decision on the Highland Creek Village Area Study (Area Study) - Final Report to review the feasibility of changes to the area’s transportation network.

At its May 5 and 6, 2021 meeting, City Council endorsed the preferred street, pedestrian, and cycling network solutions associated with the Highland Creek Village Transportation Master Plan study and authorized the General Manager, Transportation Services to prepare the Highland Creek Village Transportation Master Plan based on the preferred street, cycling and pedestrian network solutions and issue the Notice of Completion.

City Council also directed the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to prepare an Official Plan Amendment to reflect the planned right-of-way widths and new street connections associated with the Transportation Master Plan (TMP).

This report outlines the necessary amendments to the Official Plan that result from the recently completed and approved Highland Creek Village Transportation Master Plan (HCV TMP) study. The associated transportation improvements will be vital in helping achieve the overall planning objectives for the area. The attached draft Official Plan Amendment, which includes changes to Official Plan Map 3 (Right-of-Way Widths Associated with Existing Major Streets), Schedules 1 (Existing Minor Streets with Right-of-Way Widths Greater than 20 Metres) and 2 (The Designation of Planned but Unbuilt Roads), as well as to the Highland Creek Community Secondary Plan, implement the findings of the Highland Creek Village Transportation Master Plan.

This report also includes a summary of the outcomes of the recently completed and approved Highland Creek Village Transportation Master Plan undertaken under the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) process to consider transportation and servicing infrastructure needs in the Highland Creek Village area to support its current and longer-term redevelopment. Additional objectives included creating a balanced multi-modal transportation network, attracting investment to the community and improving the area’s various streetscapes, consistent with the vision for the area.

The Highland Creek Village Transportation Master Plan's preferred solution provides a continuous, multi-modal transportation network that accommodates all users and will support reinvestment of City-owned land for public objectives once the Highland Creek Overpass is removed.

The transportation network, streetscape and sidewalk improvements associated with the preferred solution provide a positive environment for pedestrians, support the City’s cycling network, and provide new bus routing opportunities for the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC). The preferred solution includes a number of improvements to the street network in the area including new signalized intersections, the widening of the Military Trail right-of-way to accommodate dedicated active transportation infrastructure, as well as the implementation of larger infrastructure projects, such as the removal of the Highland Creek Overpass and the conversion of Highway 2A between Lawson Road and Highland Creek to an arterial road. The more complex projects would require completion of additional phases of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process, before confirming if they should proceed to detailed design and construction.

The primary capital costs for the City could include improvements to Military Trail ($4.2 million), including potential signalization at Highway 2A and the potential dismantling of the Highland Creek Overpass ($7.5 million). As the Highland Creek Overpass was last reconstructed in 2000, and its service life is expected to continue to at least 2028 and beyond, it is not proposed for the City to make changes to this structure over the short-term, but rather to plan for its potential removal in the long-term.  Regarding the improvements to the intersection of Military Trail and Highway 2A, it is important to note that the City is working to secure them through area development.

This report recommends the approval of an Official Plan amendment that is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and conforms with the Growth Plan.  Approval of the Official Plan Amendment will enable the improvements identified in the preferred solution to be implemented and advance the Transportation Master Plan’s preferred solution of a multi-modal transportation network in Highland Creek Village.

City Planning confirms that there are no financial implications resulting from the recommendations.

Approval of the Official Plan Amendment will enable the improvements identified in the preferred solution to be implemented, the majority of which are proposed to be achieved in coordination with area development at little or no cost to the City. Potential capital costs estimated in 2021 total $11.7 million. This includes $4.2 million for the improvements to Military Trail, and $7.5 million for potential signalization at Highway 2A and the potential dismantling of the Highland Creek Overpass.

Staff will continue to review the cost estimates for the project subject to the development of the scope of work for consideration through future budget processes.

The Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer has reviewed this report and agrees with the information as presented in the Financial Impact Section.

The Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District recommends that:

1. City Council direct the City Solicitor, together with appropriate staff, to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the Zoning By-law Amendment application appeal, in its current form, for the lands at 708 and 712 Kennedy Road.

2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to continue discussions with the applicant to address outstanding issues, including but not limited to those outlined in this report.

3. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeals in whole or in part, City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold its Order on the until such time as the Ontario Land Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that:
 

a. the form and content of the Zoning By-law Amendment is satisfactory to the Executive Director, Development Review Division and the City Solicitor;

b. the Owner has at its sole cost and expense:

1. submitted a revised Functional Servicing Report, Stormwater Management Report, and Hydrogeological Review, including the Foundation Drainage Report or addendums ("Engineering Reports"), to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Water;

2. secured the design and provision of financial securities for any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Engineering Reports, to support the development, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Toronto Water, should it be determined that improvements or upgrades are required to support the development, according to the accepted Engineering Reports, accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Toronto Water;

3. ensured the implementation of the accepted Engineering Reports does not require changes to the proposed amending By-laws or any such required changes have been made to the proposed amending By-laws, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review Division, and the City Solicitor, including the use of a Holding ("H") By-law symbol regarding any new or upgrades to existing municipal servicing infrastructure as may be required;

4. submitted a revised Transportation Impact Study or addendum, acceptable to, and to the satisfaction of, the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and that such matters arising from such study, be secured if required;

5. submitted a revised Arborist Report or addendum and Tree Protection Plan acceptable and satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation;

6. made revisions to meet the Toronto Green Standard requirements to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review Division;

7. satisfied outstanding comments to the satisfaction of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority.

8. the Owner has submitted a revised Housing Issues Report to the satisfaction of the Interim Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and

9. City Council has approved Rental Housing Demolition application No. 22 137044 ESC 20 RH under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to permit the demolition of the ninety-eight (98) existing rental dwelling units on the lands and the Owner has entered into, and registered on title to the lands, an agreement pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, to secure, among other matters, the following:

a. the provision of ninety-eight (98) replacement rental dwelling units consisting of four (4) studio units, forty-four (44) one-bedroom units, and fifty (50) two-bedroom units;

b. the rents of the ninety-eight (98) replacement rental units shall be based on the rents of the existing rental units by their respective bedroom types at the time of application and secured for a period of at least ten (10) years beginning from the date of first occupancy of each replacement rental unit; and

c. the provision of an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan for all Eligible Tenants of the ninety-eight (98) existing rental units proposed to be demolished, addressing the right to return to occupy one of the replacement rental units at similar rents, the provision of rent gap assistance, and other assistance to lessen hardship. The Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan shall be developed in consultation with, and to the satisfaction of, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division.

4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City Staff to take and necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.

On March 11, 2022, Zoning By-law Amendment, Site Plan and Rental Housing Demolition applications were submitted to permit the redevelopment of 708 and 712 Kennedy Road. The application, in its current form, seeks to redevelop the site with two towers at 21 and 42 storeys in height. A total of 682 units are proposed and a total gross floor area of 49,877 square metres. The 98 rental replacement units would be included in the 682 unit total.

On May 21, 2024, the Applicant appealed the applications to the Ontario Land Tribunal (the "OLT") due to City Council failing to make a decision within the prescribed time frames in the Planning Act.

This report recommends that the City Solicitor together with appropriate City staff attend the OLT hearing to oppose the application in its current form and to continue discussions with the Applicant to resolve outstanding issues.

The Development Review Division confirms that there are no financial implications resulting from the recommendations included in this report in the current budget year or in future years.

The District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, East District recommends that:

1. Scarborough Community Council refuse to grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 143 Dunington Drive to allow the rear yard fences on the north, south and east sides to exceed 2.0 meters and refuse to allow the deck guard to maintain a height that does not meet the minimum standard of 1.2 meters for a pool enclosure.

This staff report concerns a matter for which the Scarborough Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

The purpose of this report is to consider an application by the owner(s) of 143 Dunington Drive to allow the rear yard pool enclosure fences on the North, South and East sides to exceed the maximum allowable height of 2.0 meters (6.5 feet) as follows;

North Side - 2.43 meters (8 feet)

South Side - 2.13 meters (7 feet)

East Side - 2.43 meters (8 feet)

As well as the rear deck east guard, which acts as part of the pool enclosure does not meet the height standard of 1.2 meters (4 feet).

Rear Deck guard facing East - 1.18 meters (3.87 feet)

This is contrary to the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447-1.3(D)2 Enclosure Height and 447-1.3(C)3 Access Protection.

There is no financial impact anticipated this report.

The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that:

1. Scarborough Community Council authorize the installation of speed humps on Charlottetown Boulevard, between Conference Boulevard and Lawrence Avenue East.

2. Scarborough Community Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway for the installation of eight speed humps on Charlottetown Boulevard, between Conference Boulevard and Lawrence Avenue East, generally as shown on Attachments 3 and 4, Drawings TC-300 and TC-301 dated May 2024, attached to the report entitled "Traffic Calming (Speed Humps) - Charlottetown Boulevard" from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.

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 Charlottetown Boulevard, between Conference Boulevard and Lawrence Avenue East. Staff's assessment indicates that the criteria as set out in the updated Traffic Calming Policy has been satisfied. Therefore, speed humps should be installed on Charlottetown Boulevard.

The estimated cost for installing eight speed humps on Charlottetown Boulevard is $32,000.00.  Funding would be subject to availability and competing priorities within the Transportation Services 2025 Capital Budget.

The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that:

1. Scarborough Community Council authorize the installation of speed humps on Biscayne Boulevard, between Victoria Park Avenue and Pharmacy Avenue.

2. Scarborough Community Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway for the installation of six speed humps on Biscayne Boulevard, between Victoria Park Avenue and Pharmacy Avenue, generally as shown on Attachments 2 and 3, Drawing Numbers TC-334 and TC-335, dated August 2024, attached to the report entitled "Biscayne Boulevard - Traffic Calming (Speed Humps)" from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.

3. Subject to approval of Recommendations 1 and 2 above, Scarborough Community Council reduce the speed limit from 40 kilometres per hour to 30 kilometres per hour on Biscayne Boulevard, between Victoria Park Avenue and Pharmacy Avenue in conjunction with the installation of speed humps.

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 Biscayne Boulevard, between Victoria Park Avenue and Pharmacy Avenue. Staff's assessment indicates that the criteria as set out in the updated Traffic Calming Policy has been satisfied. Therefore, speed humps should be installed on Biscayne Boulevard.

The estimated cost for installing six speed humps on Biscayne Boulevard is $24,000.00. Funding would be subject to availability and competing priorities within the Transportation Services 2025 Capital Budget.

The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that:

1. Scarborough Community Council authorize the installation of speed humps on Burnview Crescent, between Bellamy Road North and Lawrence Avenue East.

2. Scarborough Community Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway for the installation of nine speed humps on Burnview Crescent, between Bellamy Road North and Lawrence Avenue East, generally as shown on Attachments 2 and 3, Drawing No's. TC-329 and TC-330, dated August 2024, attached to the report entitled "Traffic Calming (Speed Humps) - Burnview Crescent" from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.

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 Burnview Crescent, between Bellamy Road North and Lawrence Avenue East.  Staff's assessment indicates that the criteria as set out in the updated Traffic Calming Policy has been satisfied.  Therefore, speed humps should be installed on Burnview Crescent.

The estimated cost for installing nine speed humps on Burnview Crescent is $36,000.00.  Funding would be subject to availability and competing priorities within the Transportation Services 2025 Capital Budget.

The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that:

1. Scarborough Community Council authorize the installation of speed humps on Elinor Avenue, between Brian Avenue and Murray Glen Drive.

2. Scarborough Community Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway for the installation of eleven speed humps on Elinor Avenue, between Brian Avenue and Murray Glen Drive, generally as shown on Attachments 2 and 3, Drawing No's. TC-336 and TC-337, dated August 2024, attached to the report entitled "Traffic Calming (Speed Humps) - Elinor Avenue" from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.

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 Elinor Avenue, between Brian Avenue and Murray Glen Drive. Staff's assessment indicates that the criteria as set out in the updated Traffic Calming Policy has been satisfied. Therefore, speed humps should be installed on Elinor Avenue.

The estimated cost for installing eleven speed humps on Elinor Avenue is $44,000.00. Funding would be subject to availability and competing priorities within the Transportation Services 2025 Capital Budget.

The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that:

1. Scarborough Community Council authorize the installation of speed humps on Gooderham Drive, between Brian Avenue and Murray Glen Drive.

2. Scarborough Community Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway for the installation of 11 speed humps on Gooderham Drive, between Brian Avenue and Murray Glen Drive, generally as shown on Attachments 2 and 3, Drawing Numbers TC-341 and TC-342, dated August 2024, attached to the report entitled "Gooderham Drive - Traffic Calming (Speed Humps)" from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.

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 Gooderham Drive, between Brian Avenue and Murray Glen Drive. Staff's assessment indicates that the criteria as set out in the updated Traffic Calming Policy has been satisfied. Therefore, speed humps should be installed on Gooderham Drive.

The estimated cost for installing eleven speed humps on Gooderham Drive is $44,000.00.  Funding would be subject to availability and competing priorities within the Transportation Services 2025 Capital Budget.

The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that:

1. Scarborough Community Council authorize the installation of speed humps on Pitt Avenue, between Donside Drive and Conroy Avenue.

2. Scarborough Community Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway for the installation of two speed humps on Pitt Avenue, between Donside Drive and Conroy Avenue, generally as shown on Attachment 2, Drawing TC-331 dated August 2024, attached to the report entitled "Pitt Avenue - Traffic Calming (Speed Humps)" from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.

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 Pitt Avenue, between Donside Drive and Conroy Avenue. Staff's assessment indicates the criteria as set out in the updated Traffic Calming Policy has been satisfied. Therefore, speed humps should be installed on Pitt Avenue.

The estimated cost for installing two speed humps on Pitt Avenue is $8,000.00. Funding would be subject to availability and competing priorities within the Transportation Services 2025 Capital Budget.

The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that:

1. Scarborough Community Council authorize the installation of speed humps on Presley Avenue between St. Clair Avenue East and Florens Avenue.

2. Scarborough Community Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway for the installation of 10 speed humps on Presley Avenue, between St. Clair Avenue East and Florens Avenue generally as shown on Attachment 2, Drawing TC-332 and Attachment 3, Drawing TC-333 dated August 2024, attached to the report entitled "Presley Avenue - Traffic Calming (Speed Humps)" from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services. 

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 Presley Avenue, between St. Clair Avenue East and Florens Avenue. Staff's assessment indicates the criteria as set out in the updated Traffic Calming Policy has been satisfied. Therefore, speed humps should be installed on Presley Avenue.

The estimated cost for installing ten speed humps on Presley Avenue is $40,000.00.  Funding is subject to availability and competing priorities within the Transportation Services 2024 Capital Budget.

The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that:

1.  Scarborough Community Council authorize a compulsory stop control for northbound traffic at the intersection of Goldberry Square and Goldberry Square (south intersection).

This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

Transportation Services is requesting approval to install a compulsory stop control at the uncontrolled "T" type intersection of Goldberry Square at Goldberry Square (south intersection).  Based on an assessment undertaken, the installation of compulsory stop control at this intersection is recommended to clearly define the right-of-way and enhance safety for all road users.

The signage costs associated with the proposed installation are approximately $250.00.  Funding is available within the Transportation Services 2024 Operating Budget.

The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of McCowan Road and Big Red Avenue/Bridley Drive.

2. City Council authorize the removal of the pedestrian refuge island on McCowan Road at a point approximately 50 metres north of the intersection of McCowan Road and Big Red Avenue/Bridley Drive, in conjunction with the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of McCowan Road and Big Red Avenue/Bridley Drive, as set out in Recommendation 1 above.

As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on McCowan Road, City Council approval of this report is required.

Transportation Services investigated the feasibility of removing the pedestrian refuge island (PRI) on McCowan Road, approximately 50 metres north of Big Red Avenue/Bridley Drive and replacing it with traffic control signals at the intersection of McCowan Road and Big Red Avenue/Bridley Drive.

While our analysis indicates that based on the current motor vehicle volumes, delays and collisions, the installation of traffic control signals is not technically warranted, we are recommending the installation at McCowan Road and Big Red Avenue/Bridley Drive due to several factors:

• Pedestrian Refuge Island's do not provide right-of-way for pedestrians and are not considered an enhanced form of pedestrian crossing protection.
• The heavy traffic on the four/five lane cross-section of McCowan Road poses potential safety concerns for pedestrians crossing at the pedestrian refuge island to access the Toronto Transit Commission bus shelters located on either side of McCowan Road in the vicinity of the pedestrian refuge island.
• The distance between the nearest protected pedestrian crossings (traffic control signals) on McCowan Road is approximately 730 metres.

Additionally, staff recommend relocating the Toronto Transit Commission bus shelters on both sides of McCowan Road, approximately 50 metres north of Big Red Avenue/Bridley Drive, to the intersection of McCowan Road and Big Red Avenue/Bridley Drive in conjunction with the installation of new traffic control signals and removal of the pedestrian refuge island.

The above recommendation will provide a safer and more convenient crossing of McCowan Avenue for all road users, including Toronto Transit Commission passengers.

The estimated cost for installing traffic control signals at the intersection of McCowan Road and Big Red Avenue/Bridley Drive is $220,000.00.

The estimated cost for the removal of the pedestrian refuge island located on McCowan Road at a point approximately 50 metres north of the intersection of McCowan Road and Big Red Avenue/Bridley Drive is $8,000.00.

The estimated cost of relocating the Toronto Transit Commission bus shelters on both sides of McCowan Road, approximately 50 metres north of Big Red Avenue/Bridley Drive, to the intersection of McCowan Road and Big Red Avenue/Bridley Drive is $40,000.00.

Funding would be subject to availability and competing priorities within the Transportation Services 2025 Capital Budget.

The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that:

1. City Council not authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Meadowvale Road and Rotary Drive.

As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Meadowvale Road, City Council approval of this report is required.

Transportation Services has reviewed the need for traffic control signals at the intersection of Meadowvale Road and Rotary Drive.  Based on the assessment undertaken, Transportation Services does not recommend the installation of traffic control signals at this intersection as the warrant criteria was not met.

There is no financial impact resulting from the adoption of the recommendation in the report.

If City Council amends the recommendation in this report and authorizes the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Meadowvale Road and Rotary Drive, the estimated cost is $220,000.00.  This installation would be considered in 2025 subject to availability of Capital funding and competing priorities.

The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that:  

1. Scarborough Community Council prohibit eastbound and westbound U-turn movements at all times on Lavery Trail, between Meadowvale Road and a point 82 metres northeast.

This staff report is about a matter for which the Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

This report recommends a U-turn prohibition on Lavery Trail, between Meadowvale Road and a point 82 metres northeast of Meadowvale Road.  Prohibiting U-turns will provide a safer environment for all road users along this section of Lavery Trail located adjacent to Meadowvale Public School.

The estimated cost of installing the signs is approximately $1,000.00.  Funding is anticipated to be available within the Transportation Services 2024 Operating Budget.  

The Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services, recommends that:  

1. Scarborough Community Council designate that part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plans filed with the Fire Chief in respect of the municipal address set out below, as a fire route pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes - 230 Morningside Avenue.

2. Scarborough Community Council authorize the Fire Chief and City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route.

To obtain Scarborough Community Council approval for the amendment of the Fire Route By-law to designate certain locations as fire routes within the meaning of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 880, as amended.

Fire Services uses designated fire routes as a key mechanism in regulating fire prevention, including the prevention of spreading of fires and the delivery of fire protection services.

 There are no financial implications associated with this report.

The Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services, recommends that:  

1. Scarborough Community Council designate that part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plans filed with the Fire Chief in respect of the municipal addresses set out below, as fire routes pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes - 10, 20, 30, 40 Meadowglen Place.

2. Scarborough Community Council authorize the Fire Chief and City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route.

To obtain Scarborough Community Council approval for the amendment of the Fire Route By-law to designate certain locations as fire routes within the meaning of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 880, as amended.

Fire Services uses designated fire routes as a key mechanism in regulating fire prevention, including the prevention of spreading of fires and the delivery of fire protection services.

There are no financial implications associated with this report.

Councillor Michael Thompson recommends that:

1. Scarborough Community council authorize the installation of speed humps on Antrim Crescent, between Kennedy Road and the westerly terminus of Antrim Crescent.

2. Scarborough Community Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway for the installation of six speed humps on Antrim Crescent, between Kennedy Road and the westerly terminus of Antrim Crescent, generally as shown on the attached Drawing Nos. TC-324 and TC-325 dated July, 2024.

3. Subject to approval of recommendations 1 and 2 above, Scarborough Community Council reduce the speed limit from 40 km/h to 30 km/h on Antrim Crescent, between Kennedy Road and the westerly terminus of Antrim Crescent, in conjunction with the installation of speed humps.

Speeding along Antrim Crescent, and adjacent streets, is creating a dangerous situation for residents in this neighbourhood. Combined with Glamorgan Avenue and Dundalk drive, these roads are regularly used as a ‘cut through’ or alternate route to Ellesmere Road by drivers to avoid delays and traffic on Kennedy Road. This driver behaviour does not consider the safety of residents, students and the school community at Glamorgan Junior Public School, visitors to Glamorgan Park and residents at 39 Dundalk Supportive Housing, who walk on the street throughout the day.

I am very concerned for the safety of residents, specifically children and seniors.

In June, I hosted a community consultation in the area. Overwhelmingly, residents identified pedestrian and road safety as a high priority, sharing accounts of close calls from high speeds and reckless driving that threaten their daily safety.

The installation of speed humps is one of the tools available that can be implemented both to deter speeding and use of these streets as an alternate route.

Councillor Michael Thompson recommends that:

1. Scarborough Community council authorize the installation of speed humps on Dundalk Drive, between Ellesmere Road and Antrim Crescent.

2. Scarborough Community Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway for the installation of nine speed humps on Dundalk Drive, between Ellesmere Road and Antrim Crescent, generally as shown on the attached Drawing Nos. TC-322 and TC-323 dated July, 2024.

3. Subject to approval of recommendations 1 and 2 above, Scarborough Community Council reduce the speed limit from 40 km/h to 30 km/h on Dundalk Drive, between Ellesmere Road and Antrim Crescent, in conjunction with the installation of speed humps.

Speeding along Dundalk Drive, and adjacent streets, is creating a dangerous situation for residents in this neighbourhood. Combined with Antrim Crescent and Glamorgan Avenue, these roads are regularly used as a ‘cut through’ or alternate route to Ellesmere Road by drivers to avoid delays and traffic on Kennedy Road. This driver behaviour does not consider the safety of residents, students and the school community at Glamorgan Junior Public School, visitors to Glamorgan Park and residents at 39 Dundalk Supportive Housing, who walk on the street throughout the day.

I am very concerned for the safety of residents, specifically children and seniors.

In June, I hosted a community consultation in the area. Overwhelmingly, residents identified pedestrian and road safety as a high priority, sharing accounts of close calls from high speeds and reckless driving that threaten their daily safety.

The installation of speed humps is one of the tools available that can be implemented both to deter speeding and use of these streets as an alternate route.

Councillor Michael Thompson recommends that:

1. Scarborough Community Council authorize the installation of speed humps on Glamorgan Avenue, between Kennedy Road and Dundalk Drive.

2. Scarborough Community Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway for the installation of four speed humps on Glamorgan Avenue, between Kennedy Road and Dundalk Drive, generally as shown on the attached Drawing No. TC-321 dated July, 2024.

3. Subject to approval of recommendations 1 and 2 above, Scarborough Community Council reduce the speed limit from 40 km/h to 30 km/h on Glamorgan Avenue, between Kennedy Road and Dundalk Drive, in conjunction with the installation of speed humps.

Speeding along Glamorgan Avenue, and adjacent streets, is creating a dangerous situation for residents in this neighbourhood. Combined with Antrim Crescent and Dundalk Drive, these roads are regularly used as a ‘cut through’ or alternate route to Ellesmere Road by drivers to avoid delays and traffic on Kennedy Road. This driver behaviour does not consider the safety of residents, students and the school community at Glamorgan Junior Public School, visitors to Glamorgan Park and residents at 39 Dundalk Supportive Housing, who walk on the street throughout the day.

I am very concerned for the safety of residents, specifically children and seniors.

In June, I hosted a community consultation in the area. Overwhelmingly, residents identified pedestrian and road safety as a high priority, sharing accounts of close calls from high speeds and reckless driving that threaten their daily safety.

The installation of speed humps is one of the tools available that can be implemented both to deter speeding and use of these streets as an alternate route.

The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that:  

1. City Council authorize the closure of the south side sidewalk and eastbound curb lane on Kingston Road, between Courcelette Road and a point 50.0 metres east, and provision of a temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the eastbound curb lane, from October 15, 2024, to April 30, 2025, inclusive.

2. City Council authorize the closure of the east sidewalk and a 2.4-metre-wide portion of the northbound curb lane on Courcelette Road, between Kingston Road and a point 31.5 metres south, and provision of a temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the northbound curb lane, from October 15, 2024, to June 30, 2025, inclusive.

3. City Council direct the applicant to continue to pressure wash or sweep (weather permitting) the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe.

4. City Council direct the applicant to continue to maintain a fully covered, protected and unobstructed walkway for all pedestrians, including for those with mobility devices, for the entire duration of the construction staging area permit to the satisfaction of the City engineer and ensure it is compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

5. City Council direct the applicant to continue to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkway have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night.

6. City Council direct the applicant to continue to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications.

7. City Council direct the applicant to continue to maintain the appropriate signage and request the applicant to install converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times.

8. City Council direct the applicant to continue to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public.

9. City Council direct the applicant to continue to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public.

10. City Council direct the applicant to continue to maintain cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired.

11. City Council direct the applicant to continue to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site.

12. City Council direct the applicant to continue to install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor.

13. City Council direct that Kingston Road and Courcelette Road be returned to their pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.

14. City Council direct the applicant to cooperate with and provide all necessary assistance to the City Engineers, staff and representatives carrying out operation, maintenance, and construction activities to municipal infrastructure within the vicinity of the construction staging area, and at no cost to the City to remove any staging to accommodate the necessary municipal infrastructure work.

As Kingston Road is classified as a major arterial roadway, City Council approval of this report is required.

Windmill Developments is constructing an 8-storey mixed-use building at 1161 Kingston Road. The site is located on the southeast corner of Kingston Road and Courcelette Road. The eastbound curb lane on Kingston Road and a portion of the northbound curb lane and east sidewalk on Courcelette Road are currently closed for construction staging operations.

City Council, at its meeting on July 24 and 25, 2024, authorized the subject construction staging areas, from June 27, 2024, to September 15, 2024. The developer originally requested the subject construction staging areas for a period of 11 months, ending on June 30, 2025. However, at the time of the report, the developer had planned to modify the construction staging area, as well as implement signal timing changes to address safety concerns and traffic congestion. Consequently, City Council only authorized the construction staging area for a two month period and directed Transportation Services to report back on the effectiveness of the aforementioned measures.

Based on further review, the additional traffic mitigation measures are satisfactory. As such, Transportation Services is requesting authorization to extend the duration of the construction staging areas on Kingston Road and Courcelette Road for a period of seven and nine months, respectively.

There is no financial impact to the City. Windmill Developments is responsible for all costs, including payment of fees to the City for the occupancy of the right-of-way. Based on the area enclosed and projected duration of the proposed closures on Kingston Road and Courcelette Road, these fees will be approximately $99,000.00.

Councillor Parthi Kandavel recommends that:

1. Scarborough Community Council designate an accessible loading zone to be in effect at all times, on the east side of Arden Crescent, between a point 29 metres north of St. Clair Avenue East and a point 11 metres further north.

2. Scarborough Community Council rescind the parking prohibition in effect at all times on the east side of Arden Crescent, between St. Clair Avenue East and Rockelm Road.

3. Scarborough Community Council prohibit parking at all times on the east side of Arden Crescent, between St. Clair Avenue East and a point 29 metres north.

4. Scarborough Community Council prohibit parking at all times on the east side of Arden Crescent, between a point 40 metres north of St. Clair Avenue East and Rockelm Road.

A young resident of my ward with special needs is currently facing tremendous difficulty in accessing the school bus that picks her up from her home on Arden Crescent due to illegal parking adjacent to her home. As a result of the family’s various failed attempts to resolve this ongoing challenge on their own, I requested that city staff provide a long term sustainable solution that will allow this young student to access the school bus safely and without any extra burden.

Scarborough Community Council will introduce bills.