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Declarations of Interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.

Confirmation of Minutes – September 19, 2024

Schedule of Timed Items: 

9:30 a.m. - SC17.1, SC17.2

Speakers/Presentations: The speakers list will be posted online at 8:30 a.m. on November 1, 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 City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013, as amended, for the lands at 1151 Markham Road substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 7 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.

3. City Council direct the Executive Director, Development Review Division, in consultation with the local Councillor and the City Solicitor, to continue to work with the applicant to explore an in-kind community benefit package pursuant to Section 37(6) of the Planning Act that includes the provision of affordable housing units within the proposed development and to report back to City Council for further instruction on any offer of in-kind community benefits made by the owner.

This application proposes to amend Zoning By-law 569-2013, as amended, to permit the redevelopment of the lands at 1151 Markham Road. The proposal contemplates a 44-storey mixed-use building with 455 residential units, retail space at the ground floor and a 266 square metre privately owned publicly-accessible open space (POPS). The existing structures on the site would be demolished for the redevelopment of the site.

The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and the Provincial Planning Statement (2024) and conforms with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020) as well as the City's Official Plan. The proposal contributes to an emerging intensifying mixed use community at the southeast corner of Markham Road and Ellesmere Road. It conforms with the Official Plan policies for Mixed Use Areas as further articulated by the Markham-Ellesmere Revitalization Study Urban Design Guidelines and Conceptual Master Plan, and Site and Area Specific Policy 322.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law.  The recommended Zoning By-law Amendment includes a holding provision (H) on the lands which will remain in place until the owner has submitted a Servicing Report, Stormwater Management Report and Conceptual Servicing Plan demonstrating the  infrastructure required for the proposed development is in place and/or arrangement made to secure the necessary improvements, including any necessary financially secured agreements, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer, Engineering 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 the Official Plan, for the lands at 1925 Victoria Park Avenue 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 1925 Victoria Park Avenue 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 and draft Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required.

4. City Council allow the owner of the Site to provide an in-kind Community Benefit Charge contribution pursuant to subsection 37(6) of the Planning Act, being:

a. The submission of a public art plan detailing the possible location(s) of any public art installations on the site, the artists selection process, and the design and implementation of the public art installation, generally in accordance with City Planning's Percent for Public Art process, prior to the issuance of the first-above grade building permit and to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division.

b. The commissioning and installation of public art on the Site, to the satisfaction of the Interim Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, generally in accordance with recommendations from the Toronto Public Art Commission and in consultation with the City Planning division, at a total cost to the owner of up to 4 percent of the value of the land (net of any exclusions or exemptions authorized under the Community Benefits Charge By-law), as determined the day before the day the building permit is issued in respect of the development, with the projected costs of the in-kind contributions to be evidenced through cost estimates provided by the owner and approved by the City. To the extent such estimates are less than 4 percent of the value of the land as determined the day before the building permit is issued in respect of the development, the difference in value will be provided in cash.

5. City Council authorize the Interim Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to enter into an agreement pursuant to subsection 37(7.1) of the Planning Act (the "In-kind Contribution Agreement") to address the provision of the in-kind contribution identified in Recommendation 4 above to the satisfaction of the Interim Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, with such agreement to be registered on title to the lands prior to the first above grade building permit being issued on the Site, which agreement shall be evidence of arrangements for the provision of the in-kind contribution that are satisfactory to City Council.

This application proposes to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law for the lands at 1925 Victoria Park Avenue to permit a 12-storey mixed use building. The proposal is organized around a central courtyard and consists of a 12-storey building massing fronting onto Victoria Park Avenue, with lower building heights along Greylawn Crescent, Lynvalley Crescent and the east side of the site. Non-residential uses are proposed at grade. The building is intended to be constructed with modular prefabricated heavy timber and has been designed to achieve Tier 4 of the Toronto Green Standards.

The building would contain 185 rental housing units with a total gross floor area of 16,217 square metres, inclusive of 1,425 square metres of non-residential uses, resulting in a density of 3.30 times the area of the site. A total of 62 one-bedroom units, 96 two-bedroom units and 27 three-bedroom units are proposed. The proposed development would be supported by a total of 126 vehicular parking spaces, as well as 158 bicycle parking spaces.

The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and the Provincial Planning Statement (2024), 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. It will add rental housing stock to the an existing apartment corridor along Victoria Park Avenue, and utilizes a very high level of sustainable building techniques reducing the overall carbon footprint related to its construction.

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.

This Report requests Council approval of the Community Benefits Charge (CBC) in-kind contribution for Public Art. The value of the CBC in-kind proposed is equivalent to the 4% value of the land that is the subject of the development or redevelopment in accordance with the CBC By-Law. The percentage ascribed to the in-kind contribution will not be a direct CBC payment to the City.

The Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer have reviewed this report and agree with the financial impact information.

The Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District recommends that:

1. City Council designate the lands municipally known as 673 Warden Avenue, as a Class 4 Noise Area pursuant to Ministry of Environment Environmental Noise Guideline - Stationary and Transportation Sources - Approval and Planning Publication NPC-300, August 2013, as shown in attachment 2.

2. City Council direct the Executive Director, Development Review Division or their designate to forward a copy of the City Council Decision Document to the Ministry of Environment Conservation and Parks (MECP).

This report recommends that City Council designate the lands known municipally as 673 Warden Avenue as a Class 4 Noise Area under the NPC-300 noise guidelines administered by the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP).

On May 22, 2024, City Council adopted a settlement offer related to the Zoning By-law Amendment application for the subject site which permits the lands at 673 Warden Avenue to be redeveloped with a 27-storey mixed use building with a 6-storey podium. The development would have a total gross floor area of approximately 21,909 square metres, of which 21,560 square metres is residential GFA and 348.4 square metres is non-residential GFA. A total of 314 residential units are proposed.

A detailed Land Use Compatibility Assessment, including Nosie Impact Study, was prepared by Gradient Wind Engineering Inc. to support the proposed development at 673 Warden Avenue. This assessment recommends the site for a Class 4 designation as defined in the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks publication NPC-300. The study was peer-reviewed by Valcoustics Canada Ltd., the engineering consultant for an adjacent non-residential landowner (Tradition Fine Foods) which offers concurrence with the recommendation that a Class 4 area designation for the site is appropriate.

A Class 4 Area designation allows for higher daytime and night-time sound level limits than would otherwise be permitted in relation to a noise sensitive land use such as residential dwellings and associated outdoor living areas. Any impact of such higher levels would be mitigated by noise control measures that are part of the development. Similarly, the slight increase in permitted noise levels provides for the continued operation of surrounding employment uses and compatibility with those uses and new residential uses on the subject lands. The Class 4 designation would apply to this development site only. Any future developments on other sites in proximity to employment uses in the Warden Woods Secondary Plan area would be subject to a separate peer-review process.

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 enact a Part Lot Control Exemption By-law with respect to a portion of the subject lands at 2740 Lawrence Avenue East, as generally illustrated on the Part Lot Control Exemption Plan on Attachment 3, substantially in accordance with the Draft Part Lot Control Exemption By-law attached as Attachment 5, to be prepared to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and to expire two years following enactment by City Council.

2. Prior to the introduction of the Part Lot Control Exemption Bill for enactment, City Council require the owner to provide proof of payment of all current property taxes for the subject lands to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

3. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law on title.

4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to Draft Part Lot Control Exemption By-law as may be required.

This application is requesting exemption from the Part Lot Control provisions of the Planning Act for a portion of the lands municipally known as 2740 Lawrence Avenue East. The exemption request is to facilitate the creation and conveyance of 65 three-storey townhouse units with maintenance easements for the development within Blocks 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44 and 45 on Plan 66M-2589. The plan of subdivision including a public street was registered on April 11, 2023 (Attachment 2).

The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and the Provincial Planning Statement (2024) and conforms with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020). The proposed development also conforms with the City’s Official Plan. The lifting of Part Lot Control is appropriate for the orderly development of the lands.

This report reviews and recommends approval of a Part Lot Control Exemption By-law that would be in effect for a maximum of two years.

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 enact a Part Lot Control Exemption By-law with respect to the subject lands at 3051 to 3079 Pharmacy Avenue and 10 to 30 Calamint Lane substantially in accordance with the draft Part Lot Control Exemption By-law attached as Attachment 8, and as generally illustrated on the Part Lot Control Exemption Plans on Attachments 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 to be prepared to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and to expire two (2) years following enactment by City Council.

2. Prior to the introduction of the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law, City Council require the owner to:

a. provide proof of payment of all current property taxes for the subject lands to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and

b. register, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, a Section 118 Restriction under the Land Titles Act agreeing not to transfer or charge any part of the subject lands described in Schedule “A” to this report, without prior written consent of the Chief Planner or his/her designate to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take the necessary steps to release the Section 118 Restriction from all or any portion of the lands in the City Solicitor's sole discretion after consulting with the Executive Director, Development Review Division at such a time as confirmation is received that the Common Elements Condominium has been registered or upon expiry or repeal of the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law.

4. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law on title.

5. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Part Lot Control Exemption By-law as may be required.

This application is requesting exemption from the Part Lot Control provisions of the Planning Act to permit the division of property and transfer of ownership into stratified parcels for residential and commercial units at 3051 to 3079 Pharmacy Avenue and 10 to 30 Calamint Lane. This application implements the site-specific Zoning By-law and Site Plan approval for the site.

The exemption request is to facilitate the creation of 85 Parcels of Tied Land (POTL) to the associated Common Elements Plan of Condominium that would result in 81 freehold townhouse condominium units and 4 commercial condominium units. The common elements parcel would also be created by this exemption request.

The related Common Elements Condominium application seeks to create a common elements condominium parcel on the lands consisting of a private driveway, a mechanical room, parking areas and a courtyard.

The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020), the Provincial Planning Statement (2024), 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. The lifting of Part Lot Control is appropriate for the orderly development of these lands.

The Development Review Division confirms that there are no financial implications resulting from the recommendations included in this report.

The Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District recommends that:

1. Prior to the enactment of Bills, City Council require the owner to provide an Area Certificate showing the dimensions and areas of all the proposed part lots, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services.

The purpose of this report is to provide an additional recommendation to ensure the submitted Area Certificate has been reviewed to the satisfaction of staff, prior to the enactment of the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law.

The General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation recommends that:  

1. Scarborough Community Council adopt the naming of the proposed park at 320 Markham Road to Grant Faulkner Park.

On June 30, 2022 the Scarborough Community Council requested through item 2022.SC33.61 that the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, in consultation with the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation report on the feasibility of establishing a permanent memorial in Scarborough honouring Grant Faulkner’s memory, such as a parkette in his name.

Economic Development and Culture and Parks, Forestry and Recreation worked with Strategic Partnerships, and the local Councillor to consult with the Faulkner Family to identify the proposed park at 320 Markham Road as an appropriate location to commemorate the life and lasting impact of Grant Faulkner.

In accordance with the City of Toronto Property Naming Policy, Parks, Forestry and Recreation staff produced and posted a temporary sign at 320 Markham Road advising the local community and park users of the request to name the proposed park.

Funding for the costs associated with the production and installation of the new park sign will be accommodated within the Operating Budget for Parks, Forestry and Recreation.

The Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer has reviewed this report and agrees with the financial implications as identified in the Financial Impact section.

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 17 Bellehaven Crescent to use the existing fence at it's current heights.

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 17 Bellehaven Crescent to allow the current north property line fence/gates to remain at a height between 1.91 meters (6.2 feet) and 2.3 meters (7.54 feet) which exceeds the maximum height requirements of 1.2m (4ft).   

This is contrary to the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447 1.2(b) Fence Height - Table 1, Item 1.

There is no financial impact anticipated this report.

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

1. City Council authorize the closure of the northbound curb lane and the east sidewalk on Kennedy Road, between a point 36 metres south of Corvette Avenue and a point 28.5 metres further south, and provision of a temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the northbound curb lane, from November 14, 2024 to November 30, 2025, inclusive.

2. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition at all times on the east side of Kennedy Road, between a point 36 metres south of Corvette Avenue and a point 28.5 metres further south.

3. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the east side of Kennedy Road, between a point 36 metres south of Corvette Avenue and a point 28.5 metres further south.

4. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition at all times on the south side of Corvette Avenue, between Kennedy Road and a point 49.5 metres east.

5. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the south side of Corvette Avenue, between Kennedy Road and a point 49.5 metres east.

6. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the north side of Corvette Avenue, between Kennedy Road and a point 51.5 metres east.

7. City Council direct the applicant 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.

8. City Council direct the applicant to construct and 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).

9. City Council direct the applicant 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.

10. City Council direct the applicant 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.

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

12. City Council direct the applicant 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.

13. City Council direct the applicant 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.

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

15. City Council direct the applicant 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.

16. City Council direct the applicant to provide and 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.

17. City Council direct the applicant, in consultation with Transportation Services, to maintain any bicycle lanes, and install appropriate signage to inform drivers and cyclists of any changes to the bicycle lanes.

18. City Council direct that Kennedy Road and Corvette Avenue be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.

19. 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 Kennedy Road is classified as a major arterial street, City Council approval of this report is required.

Times Group Construction Inc. is constructing a 12-storey residential building at 615 Kennedy Road. The site is located on the southeast corner of Kennedy Road and Corvette Avenue.

Transportation Services is requesting authorization to temporarily close a portion of the northbound curb lane on the east side of Kennedy Road and the south sidewalk of Corvette Avenue for a period of 13 months, from November 14, 2024 to November 30, 2025, in order to enable construction of the above mentioned development. Pedestrians will be redirected into a 2.1 metre covered and protected walkway within the closed portion of the northbound lane and a 1.5 metre covered and protected walkway on the south sidewalk of Corvette Avenue on the east side of Kennedy Road.

There is no financial impact to the City. Times Group Construction Inc. 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 closure on Kennedy Road these fees will be approximately $88,000.00.

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

1. Scarborough Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the north side of Cliffside Drive, between a point 22 metres east of Kingston Road and a point 39 metres further east, from November 2, 2024 to July 15, 2025 inclusive.

2. Scarborough Community Council prohibit parking at all times on the south side of Cliffside Drive, between Kingston Road and East Haven Drive, from November 2, 2024 to July 15, 2025 inclusive.

3. Scarborough Community Council direct that Cliffside Drive be returned to pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.

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

Loftin Construction Management Services is constructing a six-storey residential building at 2217 Kingston Road. The site is located on the southeast corner of Kingston Road and Cliffside Drive.

Access/egress to the construction site is located on the west side of Glen Everest Road. Heavy trucks access the site by travelling eastbound on Cliffside Drive, then reverse southbound on to Glen Everest Road to access the construction gate. As a result, the turning maneuvers required by heavy trucks to access/egress the site on Glen Everest Road conflicts with the parked vehicles on the north side of Cliffside Drive.

In view of the above, Transportation Services is requesting authorization to temporarily prohibit stopping at all times on the north side of Cliffside Drive, in order to facilitate heavy vehicle turning movements at the intersection of Cliffside Drive and Glen Everest Road.

The signage costs associated with the proposed amendment is approximately $1000.00. Funding is available within the Transportation Services 2024 Operating Budget.

The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that:

1. Scarborough Community Council authorize all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of Poplar Road and Coronation Drive (north intersection).

2. Subject to approval of and in conjunction with the installation of all-way stop control at Poplar Road and Coronation Drive (north intersection), Scarborough Community Council authorize removal of the existing pedestrian crossover on Poplar Road immediately north of Coronation Drive (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 an all-way stop control at the intersection of Poplar Road and Coronation Drive (north intersection), in conjuction with the removal of the existing pedestrian crossover (PXO) on Poplar Road immediately north of Coronation Drive (south intersection).

The proposed all-way stop control will enhance traffic safety at this intersection by clearly defining the right-of-way for all road users.

The estimated costs associated with the proposed amendment is $3,500.00.  Funding is anticipated to be available within the Transportation Services 2025 Operating and Capital Budgets.

The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that:

1. Scarborough Community Council authorize a compulsory stop control for southbound traffic at the intersection of Silvio Avenue and Sadler Drive.

2. Scarborough Community Council authorize a compulsory stop control for southbound traffic at the intersection of Silvio Avenue and Dunlop Avenue (east intersection).

3. Scarborough Community Council authorize a compulsory stop control for northbound traffic at the intersection of Larmere Court and Zenith Drive.

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 compulsory stop controls at the uncontrolled "T" type intersections in the neighbourhood to the southeast of the intersection of St. Clair Avenue East and Birchmount Road, in the vicinity of the Dunlop Parkette. These three intersections are Silvio Avenue and Sadler Drive, Silvio Avenue and Dunlop Avenue (east intersection), and Larmere Court and Zenith Drive. Based on an assessment undertaken, the installation of compulsory stop controls at these intersections is recommended to clearly define the right-of-way and enhance safety for all road users.

The signage costs associated with the proposed installations are approximately $1,000.00. Funding is available within the Transportation Services 2024 Operating 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. City Council prohibit westbound U-turn movements at all times on Morningside Avenue at Finch Avenue East/Staines Road.

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

Transportation Services is requesting approval to prohibit westbound U-turn movements on Morningside Avenue at Finch Avenue East/Staines Road. The proposed U-turn prohibitions will address traffic safety concerns in the area.

The estimated cost of installing the signs is $500.00. Funding is available within the Transportation Services 2024 Operating Budget.

Councillor Paul Ainslie recommends:

1. Scarborough Community Council authorize the installation of speed humps on Waldock Street, between Galloway Road and Poplar Road

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 Waldock Street, between Galloway Road and Poplar Road, generally as shown on the attached Drawing No. TC-367, dated October 2024.

There have been increasing concerns about speeding along Waldock Street, which compromises the safety of all road users, especially young children, seniors, and families. Eastview Junior Public School, as well as the entrance to the playground and splash pad in Eastview Park, are located on Waldock Street, emphasizing the need for safer conditions.

Drivers are also using Waldock Street during the morning and evening rush hours to access the Guildwood GO station.

The installation of speed humps on Waldock Street would help address the safety concerns created by motorists speeding on this street. I recommend that traffic calming measures be implemented to mitigate these risks.

I hope you will support this recommendation to install speed humps.

Councillor Paul Ainslie recommends:

1. Scarborough Community Council prohibit parking at all times on the south side of Mossbank Drive, between Scarborough Golf Club Road and a point 32 metres east.

At this location currently there are no parking restrictions beyond the signed 3-hour parking limit. Cars parking at this location on the south side of Mossbank Drive create barriers for City of Toronto services to be carried out for surrounding residents. This includes waste collection, snow removal and street cleaning. Additionally, when cars park at this location they create a sight line issue for residents maneuvering in and out of their driveways to on-coming traffic and pedestrians.

The installation of the No Parking Anytime will eliminate the issues with City services and provide clear sight lines. The recommendation necessary to make this change is before you.

Councillor Paul Ainslie recommends: 

1. Scarborough Community Council authorize an increase to the speed limit on Galloway Road between Kingston Road and the Canadian National Rail tracks from 30 km per hour to 40 km per hour.

On Galloway Road between Lawrence Avenue East and the Canadian National Rail tracks the speed limit has been reduced to 30 km per hour. South of these rail tracks the speed limit increases to 40 km/h.  Increasing the speed limit to 40 km per hour on this collector road provides a consistent speed limit on Galloway Road between Kingston Road and Guildwood Parkway.

Pedestrian safety on this segment of Galloway Road is addressed with the Pedestrian Crosswalk at Galloway Road and Coronation Drive, which is further enhanced with the presence of a School Crossing Guard.  There is also an All-Way Stop control at Galloway Road and Waldock Street.

Councillor Paul Ainslie recommends that:

1. The Scarborough Community Council authorize the installation of a pedestrian crossover (PXO) on Brimorton Drive at Gatineau Hydro Corridor Trail

Currently, The Gatineau Hydro Corridor trail crosses Brimorton Drive with no crossing protection. The trail is well used by many pedestrians and cyclist who cross Brimorton Drive unprotected. Additionally, in the absence of a pedestrian crossover, there can be conflicts between motorists and those wishing to cross Brimorton Drive to continue the trail.

The installation of a pedestrian crossover at this location will provide crossing protection as well as give motorists a visual warning of people crossing the road before they arrive at the trail. It should also eliminate any conflicts between motorists and those needing to cross Brimorton Drive.

Recommendation necessary to make the change is before you.

Councillor Nick Mantas recommends:

1. Scarborough Community Council request the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, to investigate the feasibility of installing a pedestrian crossover (PXO) on Huntingwood Drive at Ridgecrest Avenue and report back to Scarborough Community Council in the first quarter of 2025.

2. Scarborough Community Council reduce the speed limit from 50 km/h to 40 km/h on Huntingwood Drive between Victoria Park Avenue and McCowan Road.

I received numerous concerns regarding the installation of a pedestrian crossover on Huntingwood Drive at Ridgecrest Avenue to support the work that the City has done with the newly installed bike lanes and traffic mitigation measures on Huntingwood Drive. I have spoken with Councillor Myers who is in agreement with the speed reduction on Huntingwood Drive for its entirety. I would appreciate your support for the my motion.

Councillor Parthi Kandavel recommends that Scarborough Community Council: 

1. Re-open Item SC14.9, titled “Residential Demolition Application - 676 Birchmount Road” amended by the Scarborough Community Council on June 12, 2024.

2. Approve the application to demolish the residential building at 676 Birchmount Road with the following conditions:

a. that a construction fence be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 7, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official;

b. that all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition;

c. that sod be laid on the site and be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 629-10, paragraph B and 629-11; and,

d. that any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.

I am requesting to reopen Item SC14.9, titled “Residential Demolition Application - 676 Birchmount Road”, which was amended by the Scarborough Community Council on June 12, 2024. Since that decision, I have had the opportunity to meet with the owners of the property and learned that the home is vacant and in a state of disrepair. Given this context, I respectfully request that we reopen and approve the demolition application for the safety and benefit of the surrounding community.

Councillor Jennifer McKelvie recommends that the Scarborough Community Council:

1. Request the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services to investigate the feasibility of installing pedestrian crossing protections on Sheppard Avenue East between, Meadowvale Road and Durnford Road/Atrium Lane and report back to Scarborough Community Council in the July 8, 2025 meeting.

Concerns have been raised to my office by residents in the Meadowvale Road and Sheppard Avenue East community regarding the Toronto Transit Commission's decision to remove Bus Stops without protected pedestrian crossings. Residents have been using these bus stops for decades and have let my office know that the removal of the stops would create significant stress, especially for seniors and those who rely on them for daily use. Additionally, there is presently no protected crossing to access Rouge Park along this stretch of Sheppard Avenue East.

In response to these concerns, I request that Traffic Management, Transportation Services in conjunction with the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) discuss the preservation or relocation of the bus stops through investigating the feasibility of installing pedestrian crossing protections on Sheppard Avenue East between, Meadowvale Road and Durnford Road/Atrium Lane.

Councillor Michael Thompson recommends that:

1. Scarborough Community Council authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on McCowan Road, between Eglinton Avenue East and a point 185 metres north of Fred Bland 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 McCowan Road, between Eglinton Avenue East and a point 185 metres north of Fred Bland Crescent, generally as shown on the attached Drawing Nos. TC-382 and TC-383 dated October 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 McCowan Road, between Eglinton Avenue East and a point 185 metres north of Fred Bland Crescent, in conjunction with the installation of speed humps.

The issue at John McCrea Public School involves pedestrian safety with regards to vehicles travelling on McCowan Road and Torrance Road, particularly during school pick-up and drop-off hours. This situation poses a risk to the students, families, and residents who frequently walk or cross these streets. In September, I met with members of the school’s parent-teacher council and local community representatives, who voiced serious concerns about the safety of children navigating these busy roads. They emphasized the frequent speeding and lack of adequate traffic calming as a threat to pedestrian safety, especially in a school zone.

The installation of speed humps is a proven measure that can effectively deter speeding, ensuring a safer, slower pace of traffic in these residential streets.

Councillor Michael Thompson recommends that:

1. Scarborough Community Council authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Torrance Road, between Trudelle Street and Radisson Street.

2. Scarborough Community Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway for the installation of seven speed humps on Torrance Road, between Trudelle Street and Radisson Street, generally as shown on the attached Drawing Nos. TC-384 and TC-385 dated October 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 Torrance Road, between Trudelle Street and Radisson Street, in conjunction with the installation of speed humps.

The issue at John McCrea Public School involves pedestrian safety with regards to vehicles travelling on McCowan Road and Torrance Road, particularly during school pick-up and drop-off hours. This situation poses a risk to the students, families, and residents who frequently walk or cross these streets. In September, I met with members of the school’s parent-teacher council and local community representatives, who voiced serious concerns about the safety of children navigating these busy roads. They emphasized the frequent speeding and lack of adequate traffic calming as a threat to pedestrian safety, especially in a school zone.

The installation of speed humps is a proven measure that can effectively deter speeding, ensuring a safer, slower pace of traffic in these residential streets.

Councillor Parthi Kandavel recommends that:

1. City Council reduce the speed limit from 60 km per hour to 50 km per hour on Kingston Road, between Midland Avenue and Brimley Road/Brimley Road South.

Working with Toronto Catholic District School Board Trustee Nancy Crawford, Green Communities Canada, St Theresa elementary school staff, St Henry Newman High school staff, parents, and Transportation Services, the following recommendation is an important option to improve student safety.

Councillor Parthi Kandavel recommends that:

1. Scarborough Community Council authorize all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of Cathedral Bluffs Drive and Earl Road.

The intersection at Cathedral Bluffs Drive and Earl Road is used by students crossing to St. Agatha Catholic School. Cathedral Bluffs Drive runs south off Kingston Road and intersects with a large and busy plaza with high pedestrian and vehicle volumes.

To improve community safety in this area, I propose the following recommendation.

Councillor Nick Mantas recommends that:

1. City Council prohibit pedestrian crossings on Kennedy Road, between the northerly curb line of Village Green Square/Private Access and a point 30.5 metres south of the south curb line of Village Green Square/Private Access.

2. City Council amend the existing traffic control signal at the intersection of Kennedy Road and Sufferance Road/Private Access to be in effect at Kennedy Road and Village Green Square/Private Access.

In response to concerns brought to my attention by members of the community, indicating that the current traffic signals are causing a lot of congestion and confusion. The proposed changes to this intersection is intended to ensure greater road user and safety and also allowing City Transportation staff to install the necessary regulatory signage to direct pedestrians to the north side of the intersection.

I am bringing forward this motion to Scarborough Community and am requesting your support.

Councillor Parthi Kandavel recommends that:

1. City Council prohibit eastbound left turns from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday (bicycles excepted), at the intersection of Kingston Road and Audrey Avenue.

Councillor’s office is in receipt of a petition, where 68 percent of residents are in favour of the below turn restriction, to address cut-through traffic during afternoon peak hours.

Councillor Parthi Kandavel recommends that:

1. Scarborough Community Council amend the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of Fairfax Crescent, between a point 415 metres west of Warden Avenue and Clairlea Crescent, to be in effect at all times between a point 505 metres west of Warden Avenue and Clairlea Crescent.

2. Scarborough Community Council prohibit stopping in effect from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., and 2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m., from September 1 of one year to June 30 of the next following year, inclusive, on the north side of Fairfax Crescent, between a point 415 metres west of Warden Avenue and a point 90 metres further west.

3. Scarborough Community Council prohibit parking in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 3:15 p.m. to 8:30 a.m. of the following next day, from September 1 of one year to June 30 of the next following year, inclusive, on the north side of Fairfax Crescent, between a point 415 metres west of Warden Avenue and a point 90 metres further west.

4. Scarborough Community Council prohibit parking in effect at all times, from July 1 to August 31, on the north side of Fairfax Crescent, between a point 415 metres west of Warden Avenue and a point 90 metres further west.

This proposed motion is intended to address pedestrian safety concerns for students and residents. The subject area is a tight cul-de-sac affecting six houses near a local high school. The high volume of student drop-offs and students parking their vehicles in the cul-de-sac obscure site lines for residents backing out their vehicles from adjacent driveways. The proposed bylaw amendments will add an important safety mechanism for pedestrians.

Scarborough Community Council will introduce bills.