Agenda

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Schedule of Timed Items: 

10:00 a.m. - TE16.1 to TE16.6 and TE16.9 to TE16.14

10:30 a.m. - TE16.15 to TE16.17

The Chair and Members gratefully acknowledge that the Toronto and East York Community Council meets on the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. We also acknowledge that Toronto is covered by Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit.  

Declarations of Interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act

Confirmation of Minutes – July 10, 2024

Speakers/Presentations: The speakers list will be posted online at 8:30 a.m. on September 25, 2024

Communications/Reports

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

The Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District recommends that:

1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 675 King Street West substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 6 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. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, require the owner to:

a. submits a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, including the Foundation Drainage Summary Form and Servicing Report Groundwater Summary (“Engineering Reports”), and supporting plans, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Water; and

b. enters into a financially secured agreement with the City to secure the construction of any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Engineering Reports to support the development, if any, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Toronto Water.

4. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, to review and report back on the feasibility of amending Schedule B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to exclude the development located 675 King Street West from Permit Parking.

The application proposes to amend Zoning By-law 569-2013 to permit a 21-storey mixed-use building with a height of approximately 72 metres (75.25 metres to the top of the mechanical penthouse) for the property at 675 King Street West. The application proposes a total gross floor area of approximately 12,906 square metres, which includes approximately 2,480 square metres of non-residential space with 141 square metres of at-grade retail and 2,339 square metres of office uses. A total of 166 residential units are proposed.

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 the Garrison Common North Secondary Plan.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law. The proposed mixed-use building is of an appropriate scale that fits with the existing and planned context of the surrounding area and assists in the creation of complete communities by providing mixed-use intensification around a future transit station.

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, Toronto and East York District recommends that:

1. City Council rescind its previous decision on Item 2023.TE5.45.

2. City Council amend the Official Plan, for the lands at 374-390 Dupont Street in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 1 to this report.

3. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 374-390 Dupont Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 2 to this report.

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

5. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the local Ward Councillor and the City Solicitor, to continue to work with the applicant to explore an in-kind community benefit package pursuant to Subsection 37(6) of the Planning Act that includes:

a. streetscape improvements on Dupont Street in the vicinity of the lands at 374-390 Dupont Street, including wider sidewalks, bump outs, street trees and similar public realm improvements; and

b. public realm improvements that enhance the Dupont Toronto Transit Commission Subway Station entrances at the northwest and southeast corners of Spadina Road and Dupont Street, including seating, vegetation, wider sidewalks and public art;

and to report back to City Council for further instruction on any offer of in-kind community benefits made by the owner.

6.    City Council request the owner to make reasonable commercial efforts to convey off-site parkland to the City equal to the value of the on-site parkland dedication, in fulfilment of the parkland dedication requirements pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act, with the off-site parkland dedication to be acceptable to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and free and clear of any above or below grade encumbrances, with the exception of any encumbrances as may be otherwise approved by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to be conveyed prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit; and

a. in the event that the off-site parkland dedication is less than the value of the on-site parkland dedication, then the owner will pay cash-in-lieu of parkland to make up for the shortfall in parkland dedication, prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit; and

b. in the event that the owner is unable to provide an acceptable off-site parkland dedication to the City, the owner will be required to satisfy the parkland dedication requirement through the payment of cash-in-lieu;

and the value of the cash-in-lieu of parkland dedication will be appraised through Real Estate Services and payment will be required prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit.

On June 14, 2023, City Council adopted staff recommendations, with amendments, to approve an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit a 12-storey mixed-use building at 374-390 Dupont Street.

City Council required the owner to submit a revised Rail Safety Report for review and acceptance to the satisfaction of the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment.

The revised Rail Safety Report and peer review resulted in modifications to the proposal and the draft Zoning By-law Amendment.

This report recommends rescinding the previous City Council decision and carries forward the recommendation to amend the Official Plan along with a modified draft Zoning By-law Amendment in response to the revised Rail Safety Report and peer review, and recommends revised parking requirements.

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, Toronto and East York District recommends that:

1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 41-45 Spadina Road substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included 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.

3. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, to review and report back on the feasibility of amending Schedule B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to exclude the development located at 41-45 Spadina Road from Permit Parking.

4. City Council approve the Rental Housing Demolition application File Number 24 146972 STE 11 RH in accordance with Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code and pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 which allows for the demolition of 1 existing rental dwelling unit located at 41-45 Spadina Road.

5. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, to issue Preliminary Approval for the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code for the demolition of the 1 existing rental dwelling unit at 41-45 Spadina Road.

6. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official to issue the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, has given Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 5 above.

7. City Council direct that before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, the owner is required to, at its sole cost and expense:

a. submit a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report for review and acceptance to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; and

b. enter into a Municipal Infrastructure Agreement to financially secure the construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure in connection with the accepted Functional Servicing Report by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, should it be determined that improvements to such infrastructure are required.

8. City Council be advised that the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning will secure the following matters, among others, in a Site Plan Agreement with the City through the Site Plan Control process:

a. the owner shall continue to provide and maintain the existing 24 rental units at 41-45 Spadina Road as rental housing for a period of at least 20 years commencing from the date the Zoning By-law Amendment comes into force and effect, with no application for demolition or conversion to condominium ownership or from residential rental use during the 20-year period, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; and

b. the owner shall undertake improvements to the existing rental building, at its sole expense and at no cost to tenants, at 41-45 Spadina Road, with such improvements and related timing for the improvements to be undertaken to be informed by a tenant survey and tenant meeting and identified by the owner to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning prior to Site Plan Approval for the development.

9. City Council require the owner to submit a Construction Mitigation and Tenant Communication Plan, including an interim parking plan, to mitigate the impacts of construction of the development on the tenants of the existing rental apartment building, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, prior to Site Plan Approval.

10. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the local Ward Councillor and the City Solicitor, to continue to work with the applicant to explore an in-kind community benefit package pursuant to 37(6) of the Planning Act, and to report back to City Council for further instruction if the applicant offers such an in-kind community benefit.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law to permit a new 10-storey addition above an existing 4-storey heritage designated apartment building. The 14-storey residential building will have a total of 94 residential units, including 24 existing residential units. The applicant proposes to keep the existing 4-storey heritage building tenanted during construction.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the Rental Housing Demolition application under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code to convert one vacant rental dwelling unit from a 3-bedroom to a 2-bedroom unit. As the impacted rental unit is currently vacant, a Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan is not required.

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 Toronto and East York District recommends that:

1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013, for the lands at 517-523 Richmond Street East and 97-115 Berkeley Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 6 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 request that the owner make reasonable commercial efforts to convey off-site parkland to the City equal to the value of the on-site parkland dedication, in fulfilment of the parkland dedication requirements pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act, with the final location and configuration of the off-site parkland dedication to be acceptable to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and free and clear of any above or below grade encumbrances, with the exception of any encumbrances as may be otherwise approved by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to be conveyed prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit; and

a. the location of the off-site parkland dedication to be generally located within the King-Parliament Secondary Plan boundary:

b. in the event that the off-site parkland dedication is less than the value of the on-site parkland dedication, then the owner will pay cash-in-lieu of parkland to make up for the shortfall in parkland dedication, prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit;

c. in the event that the owner sufficiently demonstrates that they made reasonable commercial efforts to secure an acceptable off-site parkland dedication but were unable to do so, the owner will be required to satisfy the parkland dedication requirement through the payment of cash-in-lieu; and

d. the value of the cash-in-lieu of parkland dedication will be appraised through Real Estate Services and payment will be required prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit.

4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to take such steps, as required, to implement City Council's decision.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law to permit a 45-storey (156 metres, including mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building at 517-523 Richmond Street East and 97-115 Berkeley Street. The proposal includes 656 dwelling units and approximately 718 square metres of non-residential gross floor area.

The site contains properties designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act located at 111 and 115 Berkeley Street and proposes the partial retention of the 2.5-storey semi-detached heritage buildings.

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, Toronto and East York District, recommends that:

1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands at 214-230 Sherbourne Street substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 6 to this report.

2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 214-230 Sherbourne Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 7 to this report.

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

4. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council

require the owner to:

a. provide confirmation, satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, that the draft Zoning By-law Amendment for the lands at 214-230 Sherbourne Street, including any height exemptions, conform with Ontario Regulation 10/24: Zoning Order - Protection of Public Health and Safety - Toronto Hospital Heliports and with City By-law 1432-2017 to regulate the use of lands in the vicinity of St. Michael's Hospital and The Hospital for Sick Children.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit a 46-storey (149.45 metres, including the mechanical penthouse) residential building with additional non-residential uses in the integrated heritage building being retained as part of the overall development proposal at 214-230 Sherbourne Street. The proposal includes 615 dwelling units and 479 square metres of non-residential gross floor area. The Official Plan Amendment to Site and Area Specific Policy 461 is appropriate because the proposed tower setbacks and impacts are acceptable.

The entire site is designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act as part of the Garden District Heritage Conservation District. The vacant properties at 214, 218, 220, 222, 224 and 226 Sherbourne Street are identified as 'non-contributing' properties within the District Plan. The proposal includes the in-situ retention of 230 Sherbourne Street (the William Dineen House), a property designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act and identified as a 'contributing' property in the District Plan.

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, Toronto and East York District recommends that:

1. City Council amend the Official Plan, for the lands at 566-576 Sherbourne Street and 29-37 Linden Street substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 5 to this report.

2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 566-576 Sherbourne Street and 29-37 Linden Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included 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 Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required.

4. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the local Ward Councillor and the City Solicitor, to continue to work with the applicant to explore the feasibility of providing an in-kind community benefit, such as new affordable housing, pursuant to Section 37(6) of the Planning Act in the development and to report back to City Council for further instruction if the applicant offers such an in-kind community benefit.

5. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the owner to:

a. submit a Functional Servicing Report and Servicing Report Groundwater Summary form for review and acceptance to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; the report will determine whether the municipal water, sanitary and storm sewer systems can support the proposed development and whether upgrades or improvements of the existing municipal infrastructure are required;

b. make satisfactory arrangements with Engineering and Construction Services for work on the City's right-of-way should it be determined that municipal infrastructure upgrades and road improvements are required to support the development, according to the Functional Servicing Report accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; provide financial security in an amount to be determined, submit engineering and inspection fees in an amount to be determined, and provide insurance, as required; and

c. submit a Pedestrian Level Wind Study for review and acceptance to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

6. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to review and report back on the feasibility of amending Schedule B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to exclude the development located at 566-576 Sherbourne Street and 29-37 Linden Street from Permit Parking.

7. City Council approve the Rental Housing Demolition application (File Number 23 195991 STE 13 RH) in accordance with Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 which allows for the demolition of 19 existing rental dwelling units at 566, 568, 570, 572 and 574 Sherbourne Street and 29-37 Linden Street, subject to the following conditions:

a. the owner shall provide and maintain a minimum of 21 replacement rental dwelling units on the subject site for a period of at least 20 years beginning from the date that each replacement rental dwelling unit is first occupied. During such time, no application may be submitted to the City for condominium registration, or for any other conversion to a non-rental housing purpose, or for demolition without providing for replacement. The 21 replacement rental dwelling units shall be comprised of 10 studio units, 6 one-bedroom units, 3 two-bedroom units, and 2 three-bedroom units and shall collectively have a gross floor area of at least 973 square metres as generally illustrated in the plans submitted to the City Planning Division dated July 5, 2024, with any revision to these plans being to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division;

b. the owner shall, as part of the 21 replacement rental dwelling units, provide at least 2 two-bedroom units at affordable rents, 1 one-bedroom unit at mid-range (affordable) rent, 10 studio units and 5 one-bedroom units at mid-range (moderate) rents as currently defined in the Official Plan, all for a period of at least 10 years beginning from the date of first occupancy of each unit. The rents of the remaining 3 replacement rental dwelling units shall be unrestricted;

c. the owner shall provide and maintain 632 square metres of dwelling room replacement area from 570 and 572 Sherbourne Street as 20 replacement rental studio units on the site, as generally illustrated in the plans submitted to the City Planning Division dated July 5, 2024, with any revision to these plans being to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, for a period of at least 20 years beginning from the date that each replacement rental studio unit is first occupied and, during which time, no application may be submitted to the City for condominium registration, or for any other conversion to a non-rental housing purpose, or for demolition without providing for replacement;

d. the owner shall, as part of the 20 replacement rental studio units, provide at least 10 units at affordable tier-two dwelling room rents and 10 units at mid-range tier-two dwelling room rents as defined in the Official Plan, all for a period of at least 15 years beginning from the date of first occupancy of each unit;

e. the owner shall provide an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan to all Eligible Tenants, addressing the right to return to occupy one of the replacement rental dwelling 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;

f. the owner shall provide an access plan at least six months prior to the 41 replacement rental dwelling units being ready for occupancy which addresses how the units will be occupied, including the use of the City's Centralized Affordable Rental Housing Access System or, where the system is not yet in place, to tenants who have demonstrated that they are in need of affordable rental housing through a fair and transparent process developed in consultation with, and to the satisfaction of, the Chief Planner and the Executive Director, City Planning and Executive Director, Housing Secretariat;

g. the owner shall provide tenants of all 41 replacement rental dwelling units with access to, and use of, all indoor and outdoor amenities in the proposed building. Access to, and use of, these amenities shall be on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the building without the need to pre-book or pay a fee, unless specifically required as a customary practice for private bookings;

h. the owner shall provide ensuite laundry and central air conditioning in each of the 41 replacement rental dwelling units at no extra charge;

i. the owner shall provide and make available for rent at least 1 vehicle parking space to tenants of the 41 replacement rental dwelling units. Such parking space shall be made available firstly to a returning tenant at similar monthly parking charges that such tenant previously paid and secondly to tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units;

j. the owner shall provide tenants of all 41 replacement rental dwelling units with access to bicycle and visitor parking on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the proposed building;

k. the owner shall provide and make available 1 storage locker at no charge for Eligible Tenants and provide and maintain an additional minimum of 3 storage lockers to rent to tenants of the 41 replacement rental dwelling units on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the proposed building;

l. the 41 replacement rental dwelling units shall be made ready and available for occupancy no later than the date by which 70% of the new dwelling units in the proposed development, exclusive of the replacement rental dwelling units, are made available and ready for occupancy, subject to any revisions to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and

m. the owner shall enter into and register on title to the lands at 566-576 Sherbourne Street and 29-37 Linden Street an agreement pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to secure the conditions outlined above, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division.

8. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, to issue Preliminary Approval of the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code for the demolition of the 19 existing rental dwelling units located at 29, 31, 33, 37 Linden Street and 566, 568, and 574 Sherbourne Street after all the following have occurred:

a. all conditions in Recommendation 7 above have been fully satisfied or secured;

b. the Official Plan Amendment has come into full force and effect;

c. the Zoning By-law Amendment has come into full force and effect;

d. the issuance of the Notice of Approval Conditions for site plan approval by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division or their designate, pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, or as otherwise agreed to by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division;

e. the issuance of excavation and shoring permits (conditional or full permit) for the approved development on the site; and

f. the owner has confirmed, in writing, that all existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished are vacant.

9. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building Division to issue a Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division has given Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 8 above.

10. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building Division to issue a Residential Demolition Permit under Section 33 of the Planning Act and Chapter 363 of the Toronto Municipal Code for 566-576 Sherbourne Street and 29-37 Linden Street after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division has given Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 8 above, which may be included in the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 pursuant to section 6.2 of Chapter 363, on condition that:

a. the owner removes all debris and rubble from the site immediately after demolition;

b. the owner erects the proposed building on site no later than 3 years from the date that demolition of the existing rental dwelling units commences, subject to the timeframe being extended at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division; and

c. should the owner fail to complete the proposed building within the time specified in Recommendation 10.b. above, the City Clerk shall be entitled to enter on the collector’s roll, as with municipal property taxes, an amount equal to the sum of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00) per dwelling unit for which a demolition permit is issued, and that such amount shall, until payment, be a lien or charge upon the land for which the Residential Demolition Permit is issued.

11. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to take such actions as are necessary to implement City Council's decision, including execution of the Section 111 Agreement, and any other necessary agreements.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit a 69-storey residential building (235.2 metres, including the mechanical penthouse) at 566-576 Sherbourne Street and 29-37 Linden Street. The proposal contains 872 dwelling units, including 41 rental dwelling units to replace the existing 19 rental dwelling units and 22 dwelling rooms. The Official Plan Amendment is required to redesignate the site from Neighbourhoods to Mixed Use Areas.

The site contains six properties designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act including 570 Sherbourne Street, 572 and 574 Sherbourne Street, 576 Sherbourne Street, 37 Linden Street, and 29 Linden Street, and one property, 31 Linden Street, which is listed on the Heritage Register. The proposal includes in-situ retention of the front elevations, portions of the return walls at the north and south ends, and significant portions of the gabled roofs of the properties fronting Sherbourne Street. The front elevation, return walls, and a portion of the mansard roof of the building at 29 Linden Street will be relocated to the east on Linden Street as part of the building design. The building at 31 Linden Street is proposed to be demolished.

This report also reviews and recommends approval of the Rental Housing Demolition application. The proposal includes full replacement of the existing rental housing and a Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan that addresses the right of existing tenants to return to replacement rental dwelling units at similar rents and financial compensation to mitigate hardship.

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, Toronto and East York District recommends that:

1. City Council amend Interim Control By-law 979-2017, as amended by By-law 776-2018, to exclude 6 Leslie Street from the lands in the Port Lands - Interim Control By-law Area, substantially in accordance with the draft By-law Amendment included as Attachment 5 to this report.   

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

The purpose of this report is to recommend removing 6 Leslie Street from Interim Control By-law 979-2017 (the "ICBL").  By removing this site from the ICBL, the zoning for this site in Zoning By-law 438-86 will apply, permitting light industrial uses on site. The Port Lands Official Plan Amendment identified 6 Leslie Street is a future planned park with permitted interim uses, including light industrial uses that support production, interactive and creative industries ("PIC Core uses"). This is a city initiated zoning change.

The ICBL was adopted in 2017 and extended in 2018, to provide sufficient time for a zoning review to be completed for Port Lands employment-focused lands. The objective of this zoning review was to ensure consistency between the City Council-adopted Port Lands Area Specific Policy and implementing zoning. The four resulting zoning by-laws were adopted by Council in 2019 but were appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal and remain unresolved.  

The site is owned by Toronto Port Lands Company and managed by CreateTO. The site is planned for a future extension of the adjacent Leslie Lookout Park. There are two existing vacant one-storey buildings on the site that have been used as a production and broadcasting facility in the past and, most recently, have been used as flex studio space.

Economic Development and Culture has identified 6 Leslie Street as a candidate for the "Music Rehearsal Spaces in the City of Toronto" pilot program, which was adopted by City Council on February 2, 2022. This pilot program would create an inventory of City-owned properties suitable for lease to rehearsal studio and production space operators at below-market rates.

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, Toronto and East York District recommends that:

1. Subject to the Committee of Adjustment granting necessary minor variances to the Site-specific Zoning By-law 1336-2023(OLT) for the lands at 2 Tecumseth Street and 125-133 Niagara Street, City Council direct the City Solicitor, in consultation with the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, to prepare for execution and registration on title, an amendment to the Section 37 Agreement between the City and the Owner, dated August 22, 2022, which amends the timing and delivery of the Multi-Use Path and Tecumseth Street Improvements.

2. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to take the necessary action to give effect to the above, including execution and registration of the amended Section 37 Agreement.

3. City Council direct that, prior to final Site Plan Approval, the amending agreement be registered on title and that the Owner has obtained the final and binding notification for the approval of the minor variance application for the subject property.

This report recommends that the Section 37 Agreement for the development at 2 Tecumseth Street and 125-133 Niagara Street be amended to revise the timing and delivery of the proposed Multi-Use Path and the Tecumseth Street Improvements. This amendment reflects planned construction phasing that has been introduced by the applicant following the 2022 approval of the rezoning application by the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT).

The applicant has consulted with Community Planning staff and will be applying for a minor variance application to also revise the Section 37 benefits noted in Site-Specific By-law 1336-2023(OLT). The amendment to the Section 37 Agreement would be prepared following the Committee of Adjustment's approval of these minor variances. 

The proposed adjustments to reflect the development phasing are minor, in keeping with the intent of the original approvals, and would assist in enabling the development and delivery of the associated community improvements in a timely manner.

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, Toronto and East York District recommends that:

1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the current application regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment appeal for the lands at 86-108 Lombard Street and 103 Richmond Street East and to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues.

2. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the Zoning By-law Amendment appeal in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of any final Orders be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that:

a. the final form and content of the draft Zoning By-law Amendment are to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and

b. the owner at their sole cost and expense has:

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

ii. secured the design and provided financial securities in respect of 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 Engineering Reports accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Toronto Water;

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

iv. submitted an updated Transportation Impact Study, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services;

v. relevant conditions as may be set out in an approved heritage permit application under the Ontario Heritage Act, that is approved before or concurrent with any order of the Ontario Land Tribunal withholding approval of the Zoning By-law Amendment.

3. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.

On August 26, 2022, a Zoning By-law Amendment application was submitted to permit a 59-storey (216 metres, including mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building containing 480 dwelling units, 4,321 square metres of office space, and 616 square metres of retail space. The former City Morgue building at 86 Lombard Street is designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act and is proposed to be relocated to the eastern portion of the site. A mid-block connection between Richmond Street East and Lombard Street and a public open space are proposed.

On March 26, 2024, the applicant appealed the Zoning By-law Amendment application to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) due to Council not making a decision within the time frame in the Planning Act.

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

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 Acting Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning recommends that:

1. City Council consent to the application to alter the designated property at 41-45 Spadina Road, with conditions, under Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of a new mixed-use building with the alterations to the designated heritage property being substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings prepared by Architects-Alliance dated April 2024 and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc. dated May 9, 2024 and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.

2. City Council direct that its consent to the application to alter the designated property at 41-45 Spadina Road under Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage is also subject to the following conditions:

a. that the related Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment requiring the proposed alterations has been enacted by City Council and has come into full force and effect.

b. that prior to the introduction of the bills for such Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment by City Council, the owner shall:

1. Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 41-45 Spadina Road substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings prepared by Architects-Alliance dated April, 2024 and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc. dated May 9, 2024, both on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.b.2 below, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, including execution of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

2. Provide a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is consistent with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc. dated May 9, 2024, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.

c. that prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 41-45 Spadina Road, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building, as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owner of the subject property shall:

1. Have entered into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City required in Recommendation 2.b.1 for the property at 41-45 Spadina Road including registration on title of such agreement, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

2. Have obtained final approval for the necessary Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments, and such Amendments to have come into full force and effect.

3. Provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.b.2 including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.

4. Provide an Interpretation Plan for the property located at 41-45 Spadina Road to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.

5. Provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the property located at 41-45 Spadina Road will be sensitively illuminated to enhance its heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.

6. Provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan and Interpretation Plan.

d. that prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 2.c.6 above, the owner shall:

1. Provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.

2. Provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.

3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill in Council authorizing the entering into a Heritage Easement agreement for the property at 41-45 Spadina Road.

4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision.

This report recommends that City Council approve the alterations under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act proposed for the heritage property at 41-45 Spadina Road in connection with the redevelopment of the site. The site contains Spadina Gardens, a four-and-a-half-storey Edwardian Classical Style apartment building. Constructed between 1905-1906, Spadina Gardens was one of Toronto’s first six apartment buildings, and is one of only two of the original six still remaining.

The proposed development involves adding a 10-storey residential tower with a mechanical penthouse, cantilevered above the existing four-and-a-half storey heritage building, supported by two structural columns. The proposed tower is situated towards the back of the existing building, with proposed step backs of 10 metres from the west and 2 to 2.95 metres from the north and south elevations.     

The entire building will be conserved through this development strategy as well as the heritage attributes of the properties. The impact of the new development is sufficiently mitigated to be consistent with the existing policy framework.

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

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

The Toronto Preservation Board recommends that:

1. City Council consent to the application to alter the designated property at 41-45 Spadina Road, with conditions, under Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of a new mixed-use building with the alterations to the designated heritage property being substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings prepared by Architects-Alliance dated April 2024 and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc. dated May 9, 2024 and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, all subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

2. City Council direct the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning to consider the following when reviewing the Conservation Plan:

a. Including a Vibration Impact Study and Construction Impact Study to ensure that appropriate mitigation measures be put in place to protect the heritage property from damage during and after construction.

b. Exploring an alternative exterior placement of the columns in the courtyard and sideyard.

c. Strongly consider the restoration of the lost Flemish-inspired parapet as presented in the original architectural drawings.

d. Further attention be given to the design of the proposal to ensure that the materiality and placement of the new construction be made more compatible with the heritage property.

3. City Council direct that its consent to the application to alter the designated property at 41-45 Spadina Road under Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage is also subject to the following conditions:

a. That the related Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment requiring the proposed alterations has been enacted by City Council and has come into full force and effect.

b. That prior to the introduction of the bills for such Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment by City Council, the owner shall:

1. Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 41-45 Spadina Road substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings prepared by Architects-Alliance dated April, 2024 and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc. dated May 9, 2024, both on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 3.b.2 below, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, including execution of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

2. Provide a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is consistent with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc. dated May 9, 2024, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

c. That prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 41-45 Spadina Road, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building, as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, the owner of the subject property shall:

1. Have entered into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City required in Recommendation 3.b.1 above for the property at 41-45 Spadina Road including registration on title of such agreement, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

2. Have obtained final approval for the necessary Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments, and such Amendments to have come into full force and effect.

3. Provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 3.b.2 above including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

4. Provide an Interpretation Plan for the property located at 41-45 Spadina Road to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

5. Provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the property located at 41-45 Spadina Road will be sensitively illuminated to enhance its heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

6. Provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan and Interpretation Plan.

d. That prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 3.c.6 above, the owner shall:

1. Provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

2. Provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill in Council authorizing the entering into a Heritage Easement agreement for the property at 41-45 Spadina Road.

5. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision. 

At its meeting on August 19, 2024 the Toronto Preservation Board considered Item PB21.1 and made recommendations to City Council.

Summary from the report (July 30, 2024) from the Acting Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning:

This report recommends that City Council approve the alterations under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act proposed for the heritage property at 41-45 Spadina Road in connection with the redevelopment of the site. The site contains Spadina Gardens, a four-and-a-half-storey Edwardian Classical Style apartment building. Constructed between 1905-1906, Spadina Gardens was one of Toronto’s first six apartment buildings, and is one of only two of the original six still remaining.

The proposed development involves adding a 10-storey residential tower with a mechanical penthouse, cantilevered above the existing four-and-a-half storey heritage building, supported by two structural columns. The proposed tower is situated towards the back of the existing building, with proposed step backs of 10 metres from the west and 2 to 2.95 metres from the north and south elevations.     

The entire building will be conserved through this development strategy as well as the heritage attributes of the properties. The impact of the new development is sufficiently mitigated to be consistent with the existing policy framework.

The Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning recommends that:

1. City Council consent to the application to alter the heritage properties at 111 Berkeley Street and 115 Berkeley Street, with conditions, under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the construction of a 45-storey (plus mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building, with such alterations to the designated properties being substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings prepared by Sweeny&Co Architects, dated April 13, 2023, and revised October 6, 2023, February 23, 2024, and July 3, 2024, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by MHBC, dated October 2023, revised May 31, 2024, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.

2. City Council direct that its consent to the application to alter the designated properties at 111 Berkeley Street and 115 Berkeley Street under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act is also subject to the following conditions:

a. the related Zoning By-law Amendment requiring the proposed alterations have been enacted by the City Council and have come into full force and effect.

b. prior to the introduction of the Zoning By-law Amendment bill to City Council, the owner shall:

1. provide a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is consistent with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment for 111 Berkeley Street and 115 Berkeley Street, prepared by MHBC, dated October 2023, revised May 31, 2024, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.

2.  enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the properties at 111 Berkeley Street and 115 Berkeley Street substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings prepared by Sweeny&Co Architects, dated April 13, 2023, and revised October 6, 2023, February 23, 2024, and July 3, 2024, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by MHBC, dated October 2023, revised May 31, 2024, subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.b.1 to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, including execution of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

c. that prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the properties at 111 Berkeley Street and 115 Berkeley Street, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building, as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owner shall:

1. have entered into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City required in Condition 2.b.2 for the properties at 111 Berkeley Street and 115 Berkeley Street including registration on title of such agreements, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

2. have obtained final approval for the necessary Zoning By-law Amendment, and such Amendment has come into full force and effect.

3. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.b.1 including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.

4. provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the heritage properties will be sensitively illuminated to enhance their heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.

5. provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject properties, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.

6. submit a Signage Plan for the subject property, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.

7. provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan and Interpretation Plan.

d. that prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 2.c.7 the owner shall:

1. provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.

2. provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.

3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill in Council authorizing the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement for the property at 111 Berkeley Street and 115 Berkeley Street.

4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision.

This report recommends that City Council approve the alterations proposed for the designated heritage properties at 111 Berkeley Street and 115 Berkeley Street under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act in connection with the development of the subject site, and that Council grant authority to enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement.

Located on the southeast corner of Richmond Street East and Berkeley Street, the subject site contains two heritage properties designated under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act for their cultural heritage value. Constructed in 1881, 111 Berkeley Street contains a two-and-a half-storey Bay-and-Gable style semi-detached house-form building with fine Gothic Revival styling and details. The adjacent house-form building at 115 Berkeley Street, flanking Richmond Street East, represents a rare, surviving pre-Confederation era residence completed in 1845 by local brick mason, builder and City Councilman, Sheldon Ward.

On December 22, 2023, a Zoning By-law Amendment application was made to permit a new 45-storey mixed use building on the subject site. A Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA), prepared by MacNaughton Hermsen Britton Clarkson Planning Urban Design & Landscape Architecture (MHBC), dated October 2023 and revised May 31, 2024, was submitted to support the development application. The proposed alterations conserve the onsite and adjacent heritage buildings and are consistent with the existing policy framework. The heritage impacts of the development proposal are appropriately mitigated through the overall conservation strategy.

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

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

The Toronto Preservation Board recommends that:

1. City Council consent to the application to alter the heritage properties at 111 Berkeley Street and 115 Berkeley Street, with conditions, under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the construction of a 45-storey (plus mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building, with such alterations to the designated properties being substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings prepared by Sweeny&Co Architects, dated April 13, 2023, and revised October 6, 2023, February 23, 2024, and July 3, 2024, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by MHBC, dated October 2023, revised May 31, 2024, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, all subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

2. City Council direct that its consent to the application to alter the designated properties at 111 Berkeley Street and 115 Berkeley Street Street under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act is also subject to the following conditions:

a. the related Zoning By-law Amendment requiring the proposed alterations have been enacted by the City Council and have come into full force and effect;

b. prior to the introduction of the Zoning By-law Amendment bill to City Council, the owner shall:

1. provide a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is consistent with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment for 111 Berkeley Street and 115 Berkeley Street, prepared by MHBC, dated October 2023, revised May 31, 2024, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; and

2. enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the properties at 111 Berkeley Street and 115 Berkeley Street substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings prepared by Sweeny&Co Architects, dated April 13, 2023, and revised October 6, 2023, February 23, 2024, and July 3, 2024, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by MHBC, dated October 2023, revised May 31, 2024, subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.b.1 above to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, including execution of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor;

c. prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the properties at 111 Berkeley Street and 115 Berkeley Street, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building, as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, the owner shall:

1. have entered into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City required in Condition 2.b.2 above for the properties at 111 Berkeley Street and 115 Berkeley Street including registration on title of such agreements, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor;

2. have obtained final approval for the necessary Zoning By-law Amendment, and such Amendment has come into full force and effect;

3. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.b.1 above including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning;

4. provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the heritage properties will be sensitively illuminated to enhance their heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning;

5. provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject properties, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning;

6. submit a Signage Plan for the subject property, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; and

7. provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan and Interpretation Plan; and

d. prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 2.c.7 above the owner shall:

1. provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; and

2. provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill in City Council authorizing the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement for the property at 111 Berkeley Street and 115 Berkeley Street.

4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision.

At its meeting on September 20, 2024 the Toronto Preservation Board considered Item PB22.1 and made recommendations to City Council.

Summary from the report (August 28, 2024) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

This report recommends that City Council approve the alterations proposed for the designated heritage properties at 111 Berkeley Street and 115 Berkeley Street under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act in connection with the development of the subject site, and that Council grant authority to enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement.

Located on the southeast corner of Richmond Street East and Berkeley Street, the subject site contains two heritage properties designated under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act for their cultural heritage value. Constructed in 1881, 111 Berkeley Street contains a two-and-a half-storey Bay-and-Gable style semi-detached house-form building with fine Gothic Revival styling and details. The adjacent house-form building at 115 Berkeley Street, flanking Richmond Street East, represents a rare, surviving pre-Confederation era residence completed in 1845 by local brick mason, builder and City Councilman, Sheldon Ward.

On December 22, 2023, a Zoning By-law Amendment application was made to permit a new 45-storey mixed use building on the subject site. A Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA), prepared by MacNaughton Hermsen Britton Clarkson Planning Urban Design & Landscape Architecture (MHBC), dated October 2023 and revised May 31, 2024, was submitted to support the development application. The proposed alterations conserve the onsite and adjacent heritage buildings and are consistent with the existing policy framework. The heritage impacts of the development proposal are appropriately mitigated through the overall conservation strategy.

The Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning recommends that:

1. City Council consent to the application to alter the contributing designated buildings at 298-300 King Street East and  demolish the north addition at 300 King Street East; and to demolish the non-contributing designated buildings at 296 King Street East and 58-60 Berkeley Street, with conditions, under Part V Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of a 46-storey tower on the property, with such alterations being substantially in accordance with the revised plans and drawings prepared by architects Alliance dated June 27, 2024, on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) prepared by ERA Architects Inc. dated November 5, 2021, updated July 2, 2024, also on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with a Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning subject to conditions as set out below.

2. City Council direct that its consent to the application to alter the designated properties at 298-300 King Street East and demolish properties at 296 King Street East and 58-60 Berkeley Street under Part V, Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act is also subject to the following conditions:

a. That the related Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment requiring the proposed alterations has been enacted by City Council and has come into full force and effect.

b. That prior to the introduction of the bills for such Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment by City Council, the owner shall:

1. Provide a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is consistent with the conservation and demolition/reconstruction strategies set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc. dated November 5, 2021 and updated and re-issued July 2, 2024 to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.

2. Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 296-300 King Street East and 56-60 Berkeley Street substantially in accordance with plans and drawings prepared by architects Alliance, dated June 27, 2024 and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated November 5, 2021, revised July 2, 2024 subject and in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendations 2.b.1., all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, including execution of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

c. That prior to Site Plan Approval for the property at 296-300 King Street East and 56-60 Berkeley Street, the owner shall:

1. Provide final Site Plan drawings substantially in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.b.1 to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.

2. Provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the property at 296-300 King Street East and 56-60 Berkeley Street will be sensitively illuminated to enhance its heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.

3. Provide an Interpretation Plan for the property located at 296-300 King Street East and 56-60 Berkeley Street to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.

d. That prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 296-300 King Street East and 56-60 Berkeley Street, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building, as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owner of the subject property shall:

1. Have obtained final approval for the necessary Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments, and such Amendments to have come into full force and effect.

2. Provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.b.1 including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.

3. Provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan and Interpretation Plan.

4. Provide full documentation of the existing heritage property, including two (2) printed sets of archival quality 8” x 10” colour photographs with borders in a glossy or semi-gloss finish and one (1) digital set in tiff format and 600 dpi resolution keyed to a location map, elevations and measured drawings, and copies of all existing interior floor plans and original drawings as may be available, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.

e. That prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 2.d.3 above, the owner shall:

1. Provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning;

2. Provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.

3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill in Council authorizing the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement for the property at 296-300 King Street East and 56-60 Berkeley Street.

4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision.

This report recommends that City Council approve the alterations, demolition and new construction under Part V Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act proposed for the heritage properties at 296-300 King Street East and 56-60 Berkeley Street in connection with the redevelopment of the site. The site is located within the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Heritage Conservation District (SLHCD) which is designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act.

The properties at 298-300 King Street East (which includes 56 Berkeley Street) are identified as contributing, with attributes that characterize the commercial warehouse typology in the District. The properties at 296 King Street East and 58-60 Berkeley Street are identified as non-contributing in the SLHCD Plan. The adjacent properties at 528 Adelaide Street East and 70 Berkeley Street, and 359-361 King Street East and 54 Berkeley Street are also identified as contributing properties in the SLHCD Plan.

On November 9, 2021, the City received Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications related to the proposed development of the subject properties to permit a 34-storey mixed use building with 1,188 square metres of commercial uses and 364 residential units.

On September 26, 2022, the applicant appealed the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) due to Council not making a decision within the time frame prescribed in the Planning Act. Revised plans have been submitted by the applicant with prejudice, as reflected in this report.

On June 18, 2024, the applicant submitted revised plans and an application under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act to alter the on-site heritage resources, erect a new building on the property and demolish select attributes, with conditions, to allow for the construction of a new mixed-use building within a designated Heritage Conservation District (HCD).

The proposal involves retaining the contributing buildings at 298-300 King Street East in situ and removing the later one-and-a-half storey rear addition on the north elevation at 300 King Street East. The remaining building fabric, including the buildings on the non-contributing properties, is proposed to be removed to accommodate new construction. The new construction is comprised of a 46-storey tower to the north of the retained buildings, a one-and-a-half storey 5.9 metre tall infill component at 296 King Street East and a three-storey podium and streetwall along Berkeley Street. The tower component is set back from the retained buildings by 15.1 metres and cantilevers approximately two metres over the retained buildings at the sixth-floor level, with three stepbacks from King Street East.

The proposed development is consistent with the existing provincial and municipal policy framework and proposes an overall conservation strategy that is consistent with the SLHCD Plan and not contrary to the Plan’s Objectives.

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

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

The Toronto Preservation Board recommends that:

1. City Council consent to the application to alter the contributing designated buildings at 298-300 King Street East and  demolish the north addition at 300 King Street East; and to demolish the non-contributing designated buildings at 296 King Street East and 58-60 Berkeley Street, with conditions, under Part V Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of a 46-storey tower on the property, with such alterations being substantially in accordance with the revised plans and drawings prepared by architects Alliance dated June 27, 2024, on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; and the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) prepared by ERA Architects Inc. dated November 5, 2021, updated July 2, 2024, also on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with a Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning subject to conditions as set out below.

2. City Council direct that its consent to the application to alter the designated properties at 298-300 King Street East and demolish properties at 296 King Street East and 58-60 Berkeley Street under Part V, Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act is also subject to the following conditions:

a. the related Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment requiring the proposed alterations has been enacted by City Council and has come into full force and effect.

b. prior to the introduction of the bills for such Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment by City Council, the owner shall:

1. provide a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is consistent with the conservation and demolition/reconstruction strategies set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc. dated November 5, 2021 and updated and re-issued July 2, 2024 to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; and

2. enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 296-300 King Street East and 56-60 Berkeley Street substantially in accordance with plans and drawings prepared by architects Alliance, dated June 27, 2024 and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated November 5, 2021, revised July 2, 2024 subject and in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendations 2.b.1., all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, including execution of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor;

c. prior to Site Plan Approval for the property at 296-300 King Street East and 56-60 Berkeley Street, the owner shall:

1. provide final Site Plan drawings substantially in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.b.1 above to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning;

2. provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the property at 296-300 King Street East and 56-60 Berkeley Street will be sensitively illuminated to enhance its heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning;

3. provide an Interpretation Plan for the property located at 296-300 King Street East and 56-60 Berkeley Street to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning;

d. prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 296-300 King Street East and 56-60 Berkeley Street, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building, as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, the owner of the subject property shall:

1. have obtained final approval for the necessary Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments, and such Amendments to have come into full force and effect;

2. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.b.1 above including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning;

3. provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan and Interpretation Plan; and

4. provide full documentation of the existing heritage property, including two (2) printed sets of archival quality 8” x 10” colour photographs with borders in a glossy or semi-gloss finish and one (1) digital set in tiff format and 600 dpi resolution keyed to a location map, elevations and measured drawings, and copies of all existing interior floor plans and original drawings as may be available, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; and

e. prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 2.d.3 above, the owner shall:

1. provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; and

2. provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill in City Council authorizing the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement for the property at 296-300 King Street East and 56-60 Berkeley Street.

4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision.

At its meeting on September 20, 2024 the Toronto Preservation Board considered Item PB22.4 and made recommendations to City Council.

Summary from the revised report (September 16, 2024) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning:

This report recommends that City Council approve the alterations, demolition and new construction under Part V Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act proposed for the heritage properties at 296-300 King Street East and 56-60 Berkeley Street in connection with the redevelopment of the site. The site is located within the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Heritage Conservation District (SLHCD) which is designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act.

The properties at 298-300 King Street East (which includes 56 Berkeley Street) are identified as contributing, with attributes that characterize the commercial warehouse typology in the District. The properties at 296 King Street East and 58-60 Berkeley Street are identified as non-contributing in the SLHCD Plan. The adjacent properties at 528 Adelaide Street East and 70 Berkeley Street, and 359-361 King Street East and 54 Berkeley Street are also identified as contributing properties in the SLHCD Plan.

On November 9, 2021, the City received Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications related to the proposed development of the subject properties to permit a 34-storey mixed use building with 1,188 square metres of commercial uses and 364 residential units.

On September 26, 2022, the applicant appealed the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) due to Council not making a decision within the time frame prescribed in the Planning Act. Revised plans have been submitted by the applicant with prejudice, as reflected in this report.

On June 18, 2024, the applicant submitted revised plans and an application under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act to alter the on-site heritage resources, erect a new building on the property and demolish select attributes, with conditions, to allow for the construction of a new mixed-use building within a designated Heritage Conservation District (HCD).

The proposal involves retaining the contributing buildings at 298-300 King Street East in situ and removing the later one-and-a-half storey rear addition on the north elevation at 300 King Street East. The remaining building fabric, including the buildings on the non-contributing properties, is proposed to be removed to accommodate new construction. The new construction is comprised of a 46-storey tower to the north of the retained buildings, a one-and-a-half storey 5.9 metre tall infill component at 296 King Street East and a three-storey podium and streetwall along Berkeley Street. The tower component is set back from the retained buildings by 15.1 metres and cantilevers approximately two metres over the retained buildings at the sixth-floor level, with three stepbacks from King Street East.

The proposed development is consistent with the existing provincial and municipal policy framework and proposes an overall conservation strategy that is consistent with the SLHCD Plan and not contrary to the Plan’s Objectives.

The Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning recommends that:

1. City Council consent to the application to alter the heritage properties at 214-230 Sherbourne Street, with conditions, under Part V, Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the construction of a 46-storey (plus mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building, with such alterations to the designated properties being substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated January 26, 2024, revised May 15, 2024, prepared by Hariri Pontarini Architects Inc., and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated September 13, 2022, revised February 26, 2024, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.

2. City Council direct that its consent to the application to alter the designated properties at 214-230 Sherbourne Street under Part V, Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act is also subject to the following conditions:

a. The related Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment requiring the proposed alterations have been enacted by the City Council and have come into full force and effect.

b. Prior to the introduction of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment bills to City Council, the owner shall:

1. Provide a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is consistent with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment for 214-230 Sherbourne Street, prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated September 13, 2022, revised February 26, 2024, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.

2. Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 230 Sherbourne Street substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated January 26, 2024, revised May 15, 2024, prepared by Hariri Pontarini Architects Inc., and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated September 13, 2022, revised February 26, 2024, subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.b.1 to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, including execution of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

c. That prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the properties at 214-230 Sherbourne Street, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building, as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owner shall:

1. Have entered into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City required in Condition 2.b.2 for the property at 230 Sherbourne Street including registration on title of such agreement, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

2. Have obtained final approval for the necessary Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment, and such Amendments have come into full force and effect.

3. Provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.b.1 including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.

4. Provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the heritage property at 230 Sherbourne Street will be sensitively illuminated to enhance its heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.

5. Provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject property at 230 Sherbourne Street, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.

6. Provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan and Interpretation Plan.

d. That prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 2.c.6 the owner shall:

1. Provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.

2. Provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.

3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill in Council authorizing the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement for the property at 230 Sherbourne Street.

4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision.

This report recommends that City Council approve the alterations proposed for the designated heritage properties municipally known as 214, 218, 220, 222, 224, 226 and 230 Sherbourne Street under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, in connection with the proposed development of the subject property. The Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Site Plan Control applications for 214-230 Sherbourne Street are subject to a Heritage Permit application under the Ontario Heritage Act.

The subject site is designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act as part of the Garden District Heritage Conservation District. A portion of the subject site, 230 Sherbourne Street (William Dineen House), is designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act by Designation By-law 496-2012.

On June 10, 2022, an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application was made for 214-230 Sherbourne Street. A Heritage Impact Assessment was prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated September 13, 2022, and revised February 26, 2024, to assess the impact of the proposed development on the on-site heritage resource. A Heritage Impact Assessment Addendum was prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated June 7, 2023, that considers the impact of a revised proposal.

The proposed development application contemplates a 46-storey residential tower (including mechanical penthouse) set atop a four-storey podium that incorporates 230 Sherbourne Street. The proposed alterations conserve the onsite and adjacent heritage buildings and are consistent with the policy framework. The heritage impacts of the development proposal are appropriately mitigated through the overall conservation strategy.

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

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

The Toronto Preservation Board recommends that:

1. City Council consent to the application to alter the heritage properties at 214-230 Sherbourne Street, with conditions, under Part V, Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the construction of a 46-storey (plus mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building, with such alterations to the designated properties being substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated January 26, 2024, revised May 15, 2024, prepared by Hariri Pontarini Architects Inc., and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated September 13, 2022, revised February 26, 2024, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

2. City Council direct that its consent to the application to alter the designated properties at 214-230 Sherbourne Street under Part V, Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act is also subject to the following conditions:

a. the related Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment requiring the proposed alterations have been enacted by the City Council and have come into full force and effect.

b. prior to the introduction of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Bills to City Council, the owner shall:

1. provide a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is consistent with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment for 214-230 Sherbourne Street, prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated September 13, 2022, revised February 26, 2024, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; and

2. enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 230 Sherbourne Street substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated January 26, 2024, revised May 15, 2024, prepared by Hariri Pontarini Architects Inc., and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated September 13, 2022, revised February 26, 2024, subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.b.1 to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, including execution of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; 

c. prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the properties at 214-230 Sherbourne Street, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building, as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, the owner shall:

1. have entered into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City required in Condition 2.b.2 above for the property at 230 Sherbourne Street including registration on title of such agreement, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor;

2. have obtained final approval for the necessary Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment, and such Amendments have come into full force and effect;

3. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.b.1 above including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning;

4. provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the heritage property at 230 Sherbourne Street will be sensitively illuminated to enhance its heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning;

5. provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject property at 230 Sherbourne Street, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; and

6. provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan and Interpretation Plan; and

d. that prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 2.c.6 above the owner shall:

1. provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; and

2. provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill in City Council authorizing the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement for the property at 230 Sherbourne Street.

4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision.

At its meeting on September 20, 2024 the Toronto Preservation Board considered Item PB22.2 and made recommendations to City Council.

Summary from the revised report (September 13, 2024) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning:
This report recommends that City Council approve the alterations proposed for the designated heritage properties municipally known as 214, 218, 220, 222, 224, 226 and 230 Sherbourne Street under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, in connection with the proposed development of the subject property. The Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Site Plan Control applications for 214-230 Sherbourne Street are subject to a Heritage Permit application under the Ontario Heritage Act.

The subject site is designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act as part of the Garden District Heritage Conservation District. A portion of the subject site, 230 Sherbourne Street (William Dineen House), is designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act by Designation By-law 496-2012.

On June 10, 2022, an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application was made for 214-230 Sherbourne Street. A Heritage Impact Assessment was prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated September 13, 2022, and revised February 26, 2024, to assess the impact of the proposed development on the on-site heritage resource. A Heritage Impact Assessment Addendum was prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated June 7, 2023, that considers the impact of a revised proposal.

The proposed development application contemplates a 46-storey residential tower (including mechanical penthouse) set atop a four-storey podium that incorporates 230 Sherbourne Street. The proposed alterations conserve the onsite and adjacent heritage buildings and are consistent with the policy framework. The heritage impacts of the development proposal are appropriately mitigated through the overall conservation strategy.

The Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning recommends that:

1. City Council approve:

a. the alterations to the heritage properties at 570, 572, 574, 576 Sherbourne Street and 37 Linden Street in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the construction of a 69-storey building that incorporates the frontages of the heritage buildings along Sherbourne Street and Linden Street, with such alterations substantially in accordance with plans and drawings prepared by Arcadis dated May 17, 2024, and the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA), prepared by GBCA Architects dated April 10, 2024, both on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with a Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and subject to the conditions as set out below.

b. the removal of the heritage building on the property at 29 Linden Street to allow for its relocation on the development site in accordance with Section 34(2) of the Ontario Heritage Act in connection with the approval of a 69-storey building on the property substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings prepared by Arcadis dated May 17, 2024, and the Heritage Impact Assessment, prepared by GBCA Architects dated April 10, 2024, both on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and subject to conditions as set out below.

2. City Council direct that its consent to the application to alter and demolish attributes of the designated properties at 570, 572, 574, 576 Sherbourne Street and 37 Linden Street under Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act and to the removal of the building on the designated heritage property at 29 Linden Street, under Part IV, Section 34(2) of the Ontario Heritage Act, is also subject to the following conditions:

a. that prior to the introduction of the bills for such Zoning By-law Amendment by City Council, the owner shall:

1. enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the properties at 570, 572, 574, 576 Sherbourne Street, 37 Linden Street and 29 Linden Street substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings prepared by Arcadis dated May 17, 2024, and the Heritage Impact Assessment, prepared by GBCA Architects dated April 10, 2024, subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.a.2 below, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, including execution of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

2. provide a detailed Conservation Plan, including a detailed removal and relocation plan for the building at 29 Linden Street, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is consistent with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment dated April 10, 2024, prepared by GBCA Architects to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.

b. that prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the properties at 570, 572, 574, 576 Sherbourne Street, 37 Linden Street and 29 Linden Street, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building, as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owner of the subject property shall:

1. have entered into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City required in Recommendation 2.a.1 for the properties at 570, 572, 574, 576 Sherbourne Street, 37 Linden Street, and 29 Linden Street, including registration on title of such agreement, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

2. have obtained final approval for the necessary Zoning By-law Amendment, and such Amendments to have come into full force and effect.

3. provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the properties located at 570, 572, 574, 576 Sherbourne Street, 37 Linden Street and 29 Linden Street will be sensitively illuminated to enhance their heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.

4. provide an Interpretation Plan for the properties located at 570, 572, 574, 576 Sherbourne Street, 37 Linden Street, and 29 Linden Street to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.

5. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.a.2 including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.

6. provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan and Interpretation Plan.

c. that prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 2.b.6, the owner shall:

1. provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation and Interpretation Plans and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.

2. provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.

3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill in Council authorizing the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement for the properties at 570, 572, 574, 576 Sherbourne Street, 37 Linden Street, and 29 Linden Street.

4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision.

This report recommends that City Council approve the alterations proposed for the heritage buildings 570, 572, 574, 576 Sherbourne Street, and 37 Linden Street (formerly 578 Sherbourne Street) and the removal of the heritage building on the property at 29 Linden Street, all designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act.

The development application proposes a 69-storey tower (plus a mechanical penthouse) on the site that incorporates retained portions of the heritage buildings as part of the base building at the corner of Sherbourne Street and Linden Street. The facades, portions of their return walls at the north and south ends, and significant portions of their gabled roofs of 570, 572, 574, 576 Sherbourne Street, and 37 Linden Street are proposed to be retained. 29 Linden Street is proposed to be relocated within the site at the current location of 33 Linden Street. It is proposed that all the retained heritage facades be fully restored.

The proposed alterations conserve the onsite and adjacent heritage buildings. Heritage Planning staff are of the opinion that the heritage impacts of the development proposal are appropriately mitigated through the overall conservation strategy.

On April 10, 2024, GBCA Architects prepared a Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) describing proposed conservation and mitigation measures designed to reduce the proposal's impact. On July 26, 2024, the applicant's heritage consultant prepared addendums to the HIA to provide additional information and rationale regarding the conservation of the subject properties.

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

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

The Toronto Preservation Board recommends that:

1. City Council approve:

a. the alterations to the heritage properties at 570, 572, 574, 576 Sherbourne Street and 37 Linden Street in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the construction of a 69-storey building that incorporates the frontages of the heritage buildings along Sherbourne Street and Linden Street, with such alterations substantially in accordance with plans and drawings prepared by Arcadis dated May 17, 2024, and the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA), prepared by GBCA Architects dated April 10, 2024, both on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with a Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and subject to the conditions as set out below; and

b. the removal of the heritage building on the property at 29 Linden Street to allow for its relocation on the development site in accordance with Section 34(2) of the Ontario Heritage Act in connection with the approval of a 69-storey building on the property substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings prepared by Arcadis dated May 17, 2024, and the Heritage Impact Assessment, prepared by GBCA Architects dated April 10, 2024, both on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and subject to conditions as set out below.

2. City Council direct that its consent to the application to alter and demolish attributes of the designated properties at 570, 572, 574, 576 Sherbourne Street and 37 Linden Street under Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act and to the removal of the building on the designated heritage property at 29 Linden Street, under Part IV, Section 34(2) of the Ontario Heritage Act, is also subject to the following conditions:

a. prior to the introduction of the bills for such Zoning By-law Amendment by City Council, the owner shall:

1. enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the properties at 570, 572, 574, 576 Sherbourne Street, 37 Linden Street and 29 Linden Street substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings prepared by Arcadis dated May 17, 2024, and the Heritage Impact Assessment, prepared by GBCA Architects dated April 10, 2024, subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.a.2 below, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, including execution of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and

2. provide a detailed Conservation Plan, including a detailed removal and relocation plan for the building at 29 Linden Street, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is consistent with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment dated April 10, 2024, prepared by GBCA Architects to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning;

b. prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the properties at 570, 572, 574, 576 Sherbourne Street, 37 Linden Street and 29 Linden Street, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building, as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, the owner of the subject property shall:

1. have entered into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City required in Recommendation 2.a.1 for the properties at 570, 572, 574, 576 Sherbourne Street, 37 Linden Street, and 29 Linden Street, including registration on title of such agreement, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor;

2. have obtained final approval for the necessary Zoning By-law Amendment, and such Amendments to have come into full force and effect;

3. provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the properties located at 570, 572, 574, 576 Sherbourne Street, 37 Linden Street and 29 Linden Street will be sensitively illuminated to enhance their heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning;

4. provide an Interpretation Plan for the properties located at 570, 572, 574, 576 Sherbourne Street, 37 Linden Street, and 29 Linden Street to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning;

5. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.a.2 including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; and

6. provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan and Interpretation Plan;

c. prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 2.b.6, the owner shall:

1. provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation and Interpretation Plans and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; and

2. provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning;

3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill in City Council authorizing the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement for the properties at 570, 572, 574, 576 Sherbourne Street, 37 Linden Street, and 29 Linden Street.

4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision.

At its meeting on September 20, 2024 the Toronto Preservation Board considered Item PB22.3 and made recommendations to City Council.

Summary from the report (August 28, 2024) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning:

This report recommends that City Council approve the alterations proposed for the heritage buildings 570, 572, 574, 576 Sherbourne Street, and 37 Linden Street (formerly 578 Sherbourne Street) and the removal of the heritage building on the property at 29 Linden Street, all designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act.

The development application proposes a 69-storey tower (plus a mechanical penthouse) on the site that incorporates retained portions of the heritage buildings as part of the base building at the corner of Sherbourne Street and Linden Street. The facades, portions of their return walls at the north and south ends, and significant portions of their gabled roofs of 570, 572, 574, 576 Sherbourne Street, and 37 Linden Street are proposed to be retained. 29 Linden Street is proposed to be relocated within the site at the current location of 33 Linden Street. It is proposed that all the retained heritage facades be fully restored.

The proposed alterations conserve the onsite and adjacent heritage buildings. Heritage Planning staff are of the opinion that the heritage impacts of the development proposal are appropriately mitigated through the overall conservation strategy.

On April 10, 2024, GBCA Architects prepared a Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) describing proposed conservation and mitigation measures designed to reduce the proposal's impact. On July 26, 2024, the applicant's heritage consultant prepared addendums to the Heritage Impact Assessment to provide additional information and rationale regarding the conservation of the subject properties.

The Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services recommends that:  

1. Toronto and East York Community Council not approve the request for front yard parking at 307 Rushton Road.

2. Toronto and East York Community Council require that to prevent unauthorized parking, the owner of 307 Ruston Road restore a section of the paved area to greenspace to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services as indicated in Attachment 2 attached to the report dated September 6, 2024 from the Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services.

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

Transportation Services has assessed an appeal from the owner of 307 Rushton Road for front yard parking. Front yard parking at this location is not recommended because it does not meet the requirements of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 918. Specifically, Code Chapter 918 does not permit the licensing of a front yard parking pad where there is a negative poll result. Therefore, staff do not recommend granting the appeal for front yard parking at 307 Ruston Road.

There are no financial impacts resulting from the adoption of the recommendations in this report.

The Director, Business Licensing and Regulatory Services, Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that:

1. Community Council deny the application for the proposed Sidewalk Café permit located at 160 Pears Avenue, Unit 110.

 OR

2. Community Council approve the application for the proposed Sidewalk Cafe permit located at 160 Pears Avenue, Unit 110.

The purpose of this staff report is to report on the refusal to issue a permit by Municipal Licensing and Standards in the matter of an application for a Sidewalk Café permit located at 160 Pears Avenue, unit 110.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

The Director, Business Licensing and Regulatory Services, Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that:

1. Community Council deny the application for the proposed Sidewalk Café permit located at 224-226 Greenwood Avenue, Sandford Avenue flankage.

 OR

2. Community Council approve the application for the proposed Sidewalk Cafe permit located at 224-226 Greenwood Avenue, Sandford Avenue flankage.

The purpose of this staff report is to report on the refusal to issue a permit by Municipal Licensing and Standards in the matter of an application for a Sidewalk Café permit located at 224-226 Greenwood Avenue, Sandford Avenue flankage.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

The General Manager, Economic Development and Culture recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.  In accordance with the City's Public Appointments Policy, appoint the following nominees to the Business Improvement Area Boards of Management set out below at the pleasure of Toronto and East York Community Council, and for a term expiring at the end of the term of Council or as soon thereafter as successors are appointed:

          Queen Street West:

          Kimmes, Ken

          Riverside District:

          Diniz, Jordan

          The Waterfront:

          Brodie, Trevor

2.  Remove the following directors from the Business Improvement Area Boards of Management set out below:

          Cabbagetown:

          Taneja, Rouma

          Regal Heights Village:

          Ducka, Maria (Elizabeth)

          The Waterfront:

          Meslin, Gil

          Toronto Downtown West:

          Hassenstein, Lorenz

          Trinity Bellwoods:

          Setton, Aaron

Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority to appoint and remove directors from the boards of Business Improvement Areas that fall within its geographic boundaries.

The purpose of this report is to make changes to the Boards of Management of the Cabbagetown, Queen Street West, Regal Heights Village, Riverside District, The Waterfront, Toronto Downtown West, and Trinity Bellwoods Business Improvement Areas in accordance with the requirement of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 19, Business Improvement Areas.

There are no current or known future year financial implications resulting from the adoption of the recommendations contained in this report.

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

The Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services recommends that:

1. Toronto and East York Community Council not authorize the City to enter into an encroachment agreement with the owners of 495-517 Wellington Street West permitting the construction and maintenance of the illuminated electrified ground sign as it contravenes City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, Use Of.

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

The purpose of this report is for Toronto East York Community Council to consider an appeal from the property owner of 495-517 Wellington Street West, a multi-tenant commercial building regarding their proposed encroachment application. The proposed encroachment consists of an illuminated electrified ground sign ("the sign") to identify multiple tenants in this commercial building. The proposed sign consists of aluminum and acrylic construction, measuring 4.05 metres high, 1.43 metres wide and 0.62 metres thick, with a foundation depth of 1.37 metres within the public right of way, which is in contravention of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, Use Of.

The property owner is seeking authority from Toronto and East York Community Council to permit an electrified ground sign to be installed within the public right-of-way fronting 495-517 Wellington Street West and enter into an encroachment agreement with the City.

The proposed ground sign encroachment does not meet the requirements of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, Use Of, for delegated approval as an encroachment by the General Manager, Transportation Services. The owner will be given an opportunity to make a deputation before Community Council.

There are no financial impacts resulting from the adoption of the recommendations in this report.

The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that:

1.  City Council receive this report for information.

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

Toronto and East York Community Council directed Transportation Services to conduct a review of various safety and operational concerns for road users on Mortimer Avenue, between Pape Avenue and Broadview Avenue. This report provides an overview of the assessments and improvements proposed or undertaken by Transportation Services.

All costs associated with the safety and operational improvements are included in the Transportation Services 2024 Operating Budget.

The Director, Operations and Maintenance, Transportation Services, the Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services and the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommend that:  

1. Toronto and East York Community Council receive this report for information.

The maintenance of bikeways is an essential service to ensure the safe and comfortable travel of people cycling. The increasing number of bikeways has expanded the reach of the cycling network to serve more people. Today, Toronto has over 390 km of multi-use trails, 86 km of cycle tracks and 142 km of bike lanes.

On July 10, 2024, Toronto and East York Community Council directed Transportation Services to implement a protocol to ensure bike lanes are clear and safe from debris and dust following construction projects in Toronto and East York, and to investigate Greenwood Avenue and Danforth Avenue, and Carlaw Avenue and Dundas Street East to address any unsafe cycling conditions. This report provides an overview of how the City monitors the condition of bikeways and the responsibilities of constructors for ensuring the roadway and any bikeways abutting construction sites remain clear of debris during construction work.

This report also provides a summary of the City's roles and responsibilities for bikeway sweeping and upcoming planned changes to sweeping operations. Further, an update to planned repair work at the intersections of Greenwood Avenue and Danforth Avenue and at Carlaw Street and Dundas Street is provided.

There are no financial impacts resulting from the adoption of the recommendation in this report.

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

1. City Council authorize the closure of the east sidewalk and a 3.6 metre wide portion of the northbound curb lane on Parliament Street between a point 140 metres north of Lake Shore Boulevard East and a point 45 metres further north from October 10, 2024 to March 31, 2027 inclusive.

2. City Council authorize the closure of the east sidewalk and a 3.6 metre wide portion of the northbound curb lane on Parliament Street between a point 82 metres south of Mill Street and a point 65 metres further south from October 10, 2024 to December 31, 2025 inclusive.

3. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., on the east side of Parliament Street, between a point 140 metres north of Lake Shore Boulevard East and a point 45 metres further north from October 10, 2024 to March 31, 2027 inclusive.

4. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., on the east side of Parliament Street, between a point 82 metres south of Mill Street and a point 65 metres further south from October 10, 2024 to December 31, 2025 inclusive.

5. City Council rescind the existing stopping prohibition from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the east side of Parliament Street, between a point 140 metres north of Lake Shore Boulevard East and a point 45 metres further north from October 10, 2024 to March 31, 2027 inclusive.

6. City Council rescind the existing stopping prohibition from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the east side of Parliament Street, between a point 82 metres south of Mill Street and a point 65 metre further south from October 10, 2024 to December 31, 2025 inclusive.

7. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the east side of Parliament Street, between a point 140 metres north of Lake Shore Boulevard East and a point 45 metres further north from October 10, 2024 to March 31, 2027 inclusive.

8. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the east side of Parliament Street, between a point 82 south of Mill Street and a point 65 metres further north from October 10, 2024 to December 31, 2025 inclusive.

9. 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.

10. 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).

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. 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.

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

17. 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.

18. 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.

19. 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.

20. City Council direct that Parliament Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.

21. 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 with 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.

22. City Council direct the applicant to provide monthly community meetings, to discuss any concerns raised by the community.

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

Lanterra Developments and Laughlin Solutions are constructing a 32-storey and a 41-storey condominum building at 31 Parliament Street and 33 Parliament Street, respectively. The sites are bounded by Distillery Lane to the north, Distillery Lane parking lot to the east, Lake Shore rail corridor to the south, and Parliament Street to the west.

In order to complete the construction of the developments, Transportation Services is requesting authorization to close the east sidewalk and a portion of the northbound curb lane on Parliament Street, fronting 31 Parliament Street, for a period of 30 months, from October 10, 2024 to March 31, 2027 and a portion of the northbound curb lane on Parliament Street, fronting 33 Parliament Street, for a period of 15 months, from October 10, 2024 to December 31, 2025. It should be noted that the construction staging area has been installed and is operating under a monthly Street Occupation Permit. 

There is no financial impact to the City. Lanterra Developments and Laughlin Solutions are 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 fronting 31 Parliament Street and 33 Parliament Street, these fees will be approximately $850,000.00 and $460,000.00, respectively.

The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that:  

1. City Council authorize the continuation of the closure of the east sidewalk and a 2.9 metre wide portion of the northbound curb lane on Bay Street, between Scollard Street and a point 61 metres to the north, from November 1, 2024 to July 31, 2025, inclusive.

2. City Council authorize the continuation of the closure of the north sidewalk and a 4.5 metre-wide portion of the westbound curb lane on Scollard Street, between Bay Street and a point 61.5 metres east, from November 1, 2024 to July 31, 2025, inclusive.

3. City Council direct the applicant to continue posting 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.

4. City Council direct the applicant to continue providing and installing 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

5. City Council direct that Scollard Street and Bay Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic regulations when the project is completed.

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

Lanterra Developments Limited is constructing a 43-storey mixed-use building with commercial and retail uses on the first three floors and residential use above at 48-58 Scollard Street and 1315-1325 Bay Street.

The east sidewalk and a 2.9 metre wide portion of the northbound curb lane on Bay Street, and the north sidewalk and a 4.5 metre wide portion of the westbound lane on Scollard Street abutting the site is currently closed to accommodate construction staging operations. City Council, at its meeting on October 1, 2021, approved the subject construction staging areas on Scollard Street and Bay Street, from October 1, 2021 to August 31, 2024. The developer is now requesting an extension of the duration of the construction staging areas on the aforementioned roadways, as the site has experienced number of construction delays.

In view of the above, Transportation Services is requesting authorization to extend the duration of the construction staging area on Scollard Street and on Bay Street for an additional nine months, from November 1, 2024 to July 31, 2025 to allow for the construction of the development to be completed.

There is no financial impact to the City. The Lanterra Developments Limited 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 Scollard Street and Bay Street these fees will be approximately $297,000.00.

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

1. City Council authorize the closure of the east sidewalk, two northbound traffic lanes on Avenue Road, between Balmoral Road and a point 40 metres south and provision of a temporary 1.9 metre pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the traffic lane, from November 1, 2024 to December 31, 2025, inclusive.

2. City Council authorize the closure of 1.0 metre wide portion of the eastbound traffic lane on Balmoral Avenue, between Avenue Road and a point 75 metres east, from November 1, 2024 to December 31, 2025, inclusive.

3. City Council rescind the existing stopping prohibition in effect 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday. to Friday., except public holidays on the east side of Avenue Road, between Balmoral Road and Farnham Avenue.

4. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the east side of Avenue Road, between Balmoral Road and Farnham Avenue.

5. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the east side of Avenue Road, between Balmoral Avenue and Farnham Avenue.

6. City Council rescind the existing permit parking regulation in effect from 1:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. daily, on the even (north) side of Balmoral Avenue, from Avenue Road to a point 61 metres east.

7. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect on the south side of Balmoral Avenue, between Avenue Road and a point 75 metres east.

8. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the north side of Balmoral Avenue, between Avenue Road and a point 61 metres east.

9. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the south side of Balmoral Avenue, between Avenue Road and a point 75 metres east.

10. City Council direct the applicant to sweep the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe.

11. 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).

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

13. 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.

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

15. 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.

16. 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.

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

18. 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.

19. 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.

20. 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.

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

22. City Council direct the applicant to provide monthly community meetings, to discuss any concerns raised by the community.

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

Amica Mature Lifestyles Inc. has undertaken the construction of a 13-storey residential building at 145-155 Balmoral Avenue. The site is located on the southeast corner of Avenue Road and Balmoral Avenue. The two northbound lanes on Avenue Road and east sidewalk on Avenue Road are currently closed for construction staging operations. The traffic lanes on Avenue Road have been reconfigured to maintain two northbound and two southbound traffic lanes. It should be noted that construction of the development is currently in progress, operating under a monthly Street Occupation Permit.

Transportation Services is requesting authorization to formalize the above noted closure with a provision for a covered and protected walkway in the closed northbound curb lane on Avenue Road.

The developer has requested the subject construction staging areas for a period of 14 months, from November 1, 2024 to December 31, 2025.

There is no financial impact to the City. Amica Mature Lifestyles 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 closures on Avenue Road and on Balmoral Avenue these fees will be approximately $425,000.00.

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

1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the closure of the west boulevard allowance including the closure of the sidewalk with a provision of 2.1m walkway of the southbound curb lane on Ontario Street, between Gerrard Street East and a point 42.5 metres south, from September 26, 2024 to April 30, 2025, inclusive.

2. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing maximum one-hour parking regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday on the west side of Ontario Street, between Gerrard Street East and a point 47.5metres south.

3. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing permit parking on the even side of Ontario Street, between Gerrard Street East and a point 47.5 metres south, from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., at all times.

4. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition at all times on the east side of Ontario Street, between Gerrard Street East and a point 47.5 metres south.

5. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the west side of Ontario Street, between Gerrard Street East and a point 47.5 metres south.

6. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the east side of Ontario Street, between Gerrard Street East and a point 42.5 metres south.

7. Toronto and East York Community 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. Toronto and East York Community 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. Toronto and East York Community 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. Toronto and East York Community 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. Toronto and East York Community 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. Toronto and East York Community 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. Toronto and East York Community 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. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired.

15. Toronto and East York Community 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. Toronto and East York Community 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. Toronto and East York Community 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. Toronto and East York Community Council direct that Ontario Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.

19. Toronto and East York Community 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 with 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.

20. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to provide monthly community meetings, to discuss any concerns raised by the community.

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

Laughlin Solutions Incorporated is constructing a 7-storey condominium at 227 Gerrard Street East. The site is bounded by Gerrard Street to the north, Ontario Street to the east, Hagan Lane to the south and Seaton Street to the west.

Transportation Services is requesting authorization to temporarily close a portion of the southbound curb lane and the west sidewalk on Ontario Street for a period of eight months, from September 26, 2024 to April 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 southbound lane on the west side of Ontario Street. 

There is no financial impact to the City. Laughlin Solutions Incorporated 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 Ontario Street these fees will be approximately $75,000.00.

The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the closure of the west sidewalk on Linnsmore Crescent, between Strathmore Boulevard and a point 30 metres south, from October 10, 2024 to December 31, 2024 inclusive.

2. City Council authorize the closure of the south sidewalk on Strathmore Boulevard, between Linnsmore Crescent and a point 24.5 metres west, from October 10, 2024 to December 31, 2024 inclusive.

3. City Council direct the applicant to continue pressure washing the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways weekly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe.

4. City Council direct the applicant to continue ensuring 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.

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

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

7. City Council direct the applicant to continue providing a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Traffic 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.

8. City Council direct the applicant to continue providing a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Traffic 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.

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

10. City Council direct the applicant to continue posting 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.

11. City Council direct the applicant to continue providing and installing 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.

12. City Council direct that Strathmore Boulevard and Linnsmore Crescent be returned to pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.

As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on both Strathmore Boulevard and Linnsmore Crescent, City Council approval of this report is required.

As part of the Easier Access Project, Greenwood Station is being equipped with an at-grade elevator and one below-grade elevator at the main station.

At its meeting of October 11 and 12, 2023, City Council authorized a closure of Strathmore Boulevard, in its entirety and directional northbound closure of Linnsmore Crescent, north of Strathmore Boulevard, from September 20, 2023 to July 31, 2024, to facilitate construction staging operations.

At the time of this report, Stage 4 is completed, therefore, the above mentioned road closure and directional closure are no longer in place. TTC has undertaken the next phase of construction (Stage 5), which requires a closure of the south sidewalk on Strathmore Boulevard and the west side of Linnsmore Crecent, fronting Greenwood Station. It should be noted that the closure associated with Stage 5 is currently in progress, operating under a monthly Street Occupation Permit.

Transportation Services is requesting authorization to formalize the above noted closure, for a period of three months, from October 10, 2024 to December 31, 2024.

There is no financial impact to the City. The TTC will be responsible for all costs associated with the installation of signage and traffic control set-up.

The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that:

1.  Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the installation/removal of on-street accessible parking spaces at the locations identified in Attachment 1 and attached to the report entitled "Accessible Parking Spaces - September 2024 (Delegated)", dated September 20, 2024, 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 requesting approval for the installation/removal of on-street accessible parking spaces for persons with disabilities.

The signage costs associated with the proposed installation/removal of accessible parking spaces is approximately $10,000.00. Funding is available within the Transportation Services 2024 Operating Budget.

The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that:

1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the amendments to parking regulations required to establish new on-street paid parking locations, as set out in Attachments 2 and 3, to the report “Pay-and-Display Parking – Various Streets” dated June 21, 2024 from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.

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

Toronto Parking Authority (TPA) has worked with Transportation Services to identify new pay-and-display parking spaces in Wards 9 and 11 that will support the local community and area businesses by encouraging a regular turnover in the on-street parking supply.

Through this review, Transportation Services is requesting approval for the installation of on-street paid parking at various locations in the two noted Wards.  The proposed parking changes will replace the existing parking restrictions currently in effect, including no parking and one-hour or two-hour time limit parking.  The proposed changes will not impact the flow of traffic and will encourage parking turnover.

While this report seeks Community Council approval for the installation of on-street paid parking in various locations in Wards 9 and 11, this is an ongoing initiative, and Transportation Services and TPA will continue to review and report on potential new on-street paid parking opportunities throughout the City of Toronto.

All cost associated with the necessary signage changes are included within the Transportation Services 2024 Operating Budget.

All costs associated with the installation of parking machines will be assumed by the TPA.  These recommendations, if fully implemented, are projected to generate an increase in annual gross revenue of up to $400,000.00 from the on-street paid parking program.

The Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services recommends that:

1. City Council approve the amendment to 925-4.C. of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 925, Permit Parking, despite anything in this chapter to the contrary, the General Manager shall not accept applications from residents of, visitors to or tradespersons at the development located at 350 Bloor Street East, as shown in Attachment 1 of the report dated September 6, 2024, from the Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services.

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

The purpose of this report is to respond to City Council 's direction to review and report back on the feasibility of excluding the development located at 350 Bloor Street East from the on-street permit parking program should it be implemented on an area or street name basis in the future.

Staff have determined that exclusion is feasible and has no objections to excluding the development at 350 Bloor Street East. If City Council excludes this address from a street or area subsequently licenced for on-street parking, residents of, visitors to or tradespersons at this address will be prohibited from participating in the on-street permit parking program.

There is no financial impact associated with this report.

The Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services recommends that:

1. City Council approve the amendment to 925-4.C. of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 925, Permit Parking, despite anything in this chapter to the contrary, the General Manager shall not accept applications from residents of, visitors to or tradespersons at the development located at 83-95A Bloor Street West, as shown in Attachment 1 of the report dated September 6, 2024, from the Director, Permits and Enforcement, transportation Services.

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

The purpose of this report is to respond to City Council 's direction to review and report back on the feasibility of excluding the development located at 83-95A Bloor Street West from the on-street permit parking program should it be implemented on an area or street name basis in the future.

Staff have determined that exclusion is feasible and has no objections to excluding the development at 83-95A Bloor Street West. If City Council excludes this address from a street or area subsequently licenced for on-street parking, residents of, visitors to or tradespersons at this address will be prohibited from participating in the on-street permit parking program.

There is no financial impact associated with this report.

The Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services recommends that:

1. City Council approve the amendment to 925-4.C. of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 925, Permit Parking, despite anything in this chapter to the contrary, the General Manager shall not accept applications from residents of, visitors to or tradespersons at 931 Yonge Street, as shown in Attachment 1 of the report dated September 6, 2024, from the Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services.

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

The purpose of this report is to respond to City Council 's direction to review and report back on the feasibility of excluding the development located at 931 Yonge Street from the on-street permit parking program should it be implemented on an area or street-name basis in the future.

Staff have determined that exclusion is feasible and has no objections to excluding the development at 931 Yonge Street. If City Council excludes this address from a street or area subsequently licenced for on-street parking, residents of, visitors to or tradespersons at this address will be prohibited from participating in the on-street permit parking program.

There is no financial impact associated with this report.

The Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services recommends that:

1. Toronto and East York Community Council approve the amendment to Schedule B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to incorporate a revised map of Permit Parking Area 5D, as shown in Attachment 1of the report dated September 9, 2024, from the Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services, excluding the development currently located at 171-175 Lowther Avenue.

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

The purpose of this report is to respond to City Council's direction to review and report back on the realignment of Permit Parking Area 5D to exclude the development located at 171-175 Lowther Avenue.

Staff have determined the realignment of the Permit Parking Area 5D is feasible and has no objections to excluding the development located at 171-175 Lowther Avenue. If City Council excludes this address from the subject Permit Parking Area, residents and visitors of this address will be prohibited from participating in the on-street overnight permit parking program.

There is no financial impact associated with this report.

The Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services recommends that:

1. City Council approve the amendment to Schedule B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to incorporate a revised map of Permit Parking Area 5E, as shown in Attachment 1 of the report dated September 6, 2024, from the Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services, excluding the development currently located at 906 Yonge Street and 25 McMurrich Street.

As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operate a transit service on Yonge Street, City Council approval of this report is required.

The purpose of this report is to respond to City Council 's direction to review and report back on the realignment of Permit Parking Area 5E to exclude the development located at 906 Yonge Street and 25 McMurrich Street.

Staff have determined that the realignment of the Permit Parking Area 5E is feasible and has no objections to excluding the development located at 906 Yonge Street and 25 McMurrich Street. If City Council excludes this address from the subject Permit Parking Area, residents and visitors of this address will be prohibited from participating in the on-street permit parking program.

There is no financial impact associated with this report.

The Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services recommends that:

1. City Council approve the amendment to Schedule B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to incorporate a revised map of Permit Parking Area 6D, as shown in Attachment 1 of the report dated September 6, 2024, from the Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services, excluding the development currently located at 191-199 College Street and 74-76 Henry Street.

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

The purpose of this report is to respond to City Council's direction to review and report back on the realignment of Permit Parking Area 6D to exclude the development located at 191-199 College Street and 74-76 Henry Street.

Staff have determined the realignment of the Permit Parking Area 6D is feasible and has no objections to excluding the development located at 191-199 College Street and 74-76 Henry Street. If City Council excludes this address from the subject Permit Parking Area, residents and visitors of this address will be prohibited from participating in the on-street permit parking program.

There is no financial impact associated with this report.

The Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services recommends that:

1. City Council approve the amendment to Schedule B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to incorporate a revised map of Permit Parking Area 8B, as shown in Attachment 1 of the report dated September 6, 2024, from the Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services, excluding the developments currently located at 1095 and 1111 Danforth Avenue; and 1117 Danforth Avenue.

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

The purpose of this report is to respond to City Council's direction to review and report back on the realignment of Permit Parking Area 8B to exclude the development located at 1095-1117 Danforth Avenue.

Staff have determined the realignment of the Permit Parking Area 8B is feasible and has no objections to excluding the developments located at 1095 and 1111 Danforth Avenue; and 1117 Danforth Avenue. If City Council excludes the addresses from the subject Permit Parking Area, residents and visitors of this address will be prohibited from participating in the on-street overnight permit parking program.

There is no financial impact associated with this report.

The Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services recommends that:

1. City Council approve the amendment to Schedule B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to incorporate a revised map of Permit Parking Area 8D, as shown in Attachment 1 of the report dated September 6, 2024 from the Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services, excluding the developments currently located 880-882 and 888 Eastern Avenue and 74-80 Knox Avenue; 929 Queen Street East; 1134 Queen Street East; and 1233-1243 Queen Steet East and 77 Leslie Street.

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

The purpose of this report is to respond to City Council's direction to review and report back on the realignment of Permit Parking Area 8D to exclude the developments located at 880-882 and 888 Eastern Avenue and 74-80 Knox Avenue; 929 Queen Street East; 1134 Queen Street East; and 1233-1243 Queen Steet East and 77 Leslie Street

Staff have determined the realignment of the Permit Parking Area 8D is feasible and has no objections to excluding the developments located at 880-882 and 888 Eastern Avenue and 74-80 Knox Avenue; 929 Queen Street East; 1134 Queen Street East; and 1233-1243 Queen Steet East and 77 Leslie Street. If City Council excludes the addresses from the subject Permit Parking Area, residents and visitors of these addresses will be prohibited from participating in the on-street overnight permit parking program.

There is no financial impact associated with this report.

The Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services recommends that:

1. Toronto and East York Community Council approve the amendment to Schedule B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to incorporate a revised map of Permit Parking Area 9A, as shown in Attachment 1 of the report dated September 9, 2024, from the Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services, excluding the development currently located at 6, 9-25 and 10-30 Dawes Road.

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

The purpose of this report is to respond to City Council's direction to review and report back on the realignment of Permit Parking Area 9A to exclude the development located at 6, 9-25 and 10-30 Dawes Road.

Staff have determined the realignment of the Permit Parking Area 9A is feasible and has no objections to excluding the development located at 6, 9-25 and 10-30 Dawes Road. If City Council excludes this address from the subject Permit Parking Area, residents and visitors of this address will be prohibited from participating in the on-street overnight permit parking program.

There is no financial impact associated with this report.

The Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services recommends that:

1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize parking by permit only on an area basis, from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. daily on the even (west) side of Newman Avenue between Secord Avenue and Goodwood Park Crescent, within Area 9A.

2. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times during the months of May, July, September and November on the east side of Newman Avenue, between Secord Avenue and Goodwood Park Crescent.

3. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times during the months of January, February, March, April, June, August, October and December, on the west side of Newman Avenue, between Secord Avenue and Goodwood Park Crescent.

4. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit parking at all times on the odd (east) side of Newman Avenue, between Secord Avenue and Goodwood Park Crescent.

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 that overnight on-street permit parking be introduced on Newman Avenue between Secord Avenue and Goodwood Park Crescent from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., within permit Area 9A.

Residents requested the implementation of overnight on-street permit parking on Newman Avenue to accommodate their long-term parking needs.

The estimated funding to implement permit parking is $1930 which is available within Transportation Services 2024 Operating Budget.  The maximum annual revenue that could potentially be generated if all parking spaces are occupied by a permit holder is $3,610.

The Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services recommends that:  

1. Toronto and East York Community Council amend the existing permit parking regulation in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. daily on the even (west) side of Mutual Street, between Gerrard Street East and Carlton Street, to be in effect from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., daily.

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 that overnight on-street permit parking hours be extended on the even (west) side of Mutual Street, between Gerrard Street East and Carlton Street, from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., 7 days a week to the new hours of 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., 7 days a week.

Residents requested the extension of the overnight on-street permit parking hours on Mutual Street to improve parking flexibility and to allow the Parking Enforcement Unit, Toronto Police Service, to effectively control long-term parking by non-residents through tagging and towing operations.

The estimated funding to extend permit parking hours for sign replacement is $490.00 All costs associated with the necessary signage changes are available within 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 Queen Street West and Fuller Avenue.

2. City Council rescind the existing stopping prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of Queen Street West, between Fuller Avenue and a point 15 metres east and west.

3. City Council rescind the existing maximum one-hour parking regulation in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, and from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday, on the north side of Queen Street West, between a point 15 metres west of Fuller Avenue and a point 15 metres east of Callender Street.

4. City Council rescind the existing maximum one-hour parking regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, and from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday, on the north side of Queen Street West, between a point 15 metres west of Macdonell Avenue and a point 15 metres east of Fuller Avenue.

5. City Council rescind the existing maximum one-hour parking regulation in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, and from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday, on the south side of Queen Street West between a point 15 metres east of Beaty Avenue and a point 50.3 metres west of Jameson Avenue.

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

Transportation Services has reviewed the need for traffic control signals at Queen Street West and Fuller Avenue. Based on the assessment undertaken, Transportation Services is requesting approval to install traffic control signals at this intersection. The installation is recommended based on vulnerable pedestrian crossing activity in the vicinity. Traffic control signals will enhance safety for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists using this intersection.

During the investigation, Transportation Services discovered a discrepancy between the by-lawed parking regulations and the posted signage on both sides of Queen Street West, between Macdonell Avenue and Callender Street, as well as Beaty Avenue and Jameson Avenue. Recommendations 3, 4 and 5 will rectify these inconsistencies.

The estimated cost for installing traffic control signals at the intersection of Queen Street West and Fuller Avenue is $250,000.00. Funding would be subject to availability and competing priorities within the Transportation Services 2025 Capital Budget.

The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services and the Director, Planning, Design and Management, Transportation Services, recommend that:

1.  Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Lake Shore Boulevard East and Booth Avenue.

2.  Subject to approval of Recommendation 1 above, Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing prohibition of eastbound and southbound left turns in effect at all times at the intersection of Lake Shore Boulevard East and Booth Avenue, in conjunction with the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Lake Shore Boulevard East and Booth Avenue.

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 traffic control signals at the intersection of Lake Shore Boulevard East and Booth Avenue.  Traffic control signals will provide enhanced safety for all road users and are justified based on the future redevelopment of the area.

There are no additional financial implications associated with the adoption of this report.  The cost for installing traffic control signals at the intersection of Lake Shore Boulevard East and Booth Avenue was included in the overall construction cost for the reconstruction of Lake Shore Boulevard East, between the Don River and Carlaw Avenue, approved by City Council on December 16, 2020.

Funds for the signal and overall construction project are available in the approved Transportation Services Capital budget (CTP 122- 08 FG Gardiner Rehabilitation).

The Deputy General Manager, Transportation Services and the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommend that:

1.  City Council prohibit westbound left-turns at all times at Danforth Avenue and the driveway access to 55 Danforth Avenue located on the south side of Danforth Avenue, approximately 70 metres west of Broadview Avenue.

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

Transportation Services is requesting approval to prohibit westbound left turns at the intersection of Danforth Avenue and the private driveway at 55 Danforth Avenue, approximately 70 metres west of Broadview Avenue.

The proposed prohibition of westbound left turns will minimize the impact of turning movements at the day nursery's driveway on eastbound traffic along Danforth Avenue and at the northbound on-ramp to the Don Valley Parkway.

There are no financial implications associated with the adoption of this report as funding has been secured from the proponent of the 55 Danforth Avenue development for the installation of the new signs.  These funds were secured through the Notice of Decision conditions associated with the Committee of Adjustment Minor Variance Application No. A0898/23TEY.

The Director, Planning, Design and Management, Transportation Services recommends that:

1.  Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) and direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway to install:

a.  Eight speed humps on St. Clarens Avenue, between Wallace Avenue and Dupont Street for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on Attachment 2 and Attachment 3, dated June 2024, to the report dated September 6, 2024, from the Director, Planning, Design and Management, Transportation Services;

b.  Six speed humps on Armstrong Avenue, between Emerson Avenue and Dufferin Street for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on Attachment 4 and Attachment 5, dated June 2024, to the report dated September 6, 2024, from the Director, Planning, Design and Management, Transportation Services;

c.  Seven speed humps on Russett Avenue, between Wallace Avenue and Bloor Street West for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on Attachment 6 and Attachment 7, dated June 2024, to the report dated September 6, 2024, from the Director, Planning, Design and Management, Transportation Services; and

d.  One speed hump on St. Clarens Avenue, between Bloor Street West and Lane North Bloor East St. Clarens for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on Attachment 8, dated June 2024, to the report dated September 6, 2024, from the Director, Planning, Design and Management, Transportation Services.

2.  Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the installation of speed bumps in Lane West Dufferin North Wallace, between Lane East Emerson Avenue South Armstrong and Lane West Dufferin North Wallace (north-south leg) generally as shown on Attachment 9, dated August 2024, to the report dated September 6, 2024, from the Director, Planning, Design and Management, Transportation Services.

3.  Toronto and East York Community Council support, in principle, the concept for a directional change on Wallace Avenue, between Lansdowne Avenue and the south leg of St. Clarens Avenue (conversion to one-way operation in the eastbound direction) to address non-local traffic on local streets, subject to future consideration by Toronto and East York Community Council to enact this change in alignment with the installation of neighbourhood cycling facilities.

4.  Toronto and East York Community Council support, in principle, the concept for neighbourhood cycling facilities in the neighbourhood, subject to future consideration by Infrastructure and Environment Committee, which comprise:

a.  Wallace Avenue, between Lansdowne Avenue and St. Clarens Avenue (contra-flow bike lane);

b.  St. Clarens Avenue, between Wallace Avenue and Dupont Street (contra-flow bike lane);

c.  Emerson Avenue, between Bloor Street West and Dupont Street (contra-flow bike lane);

d.  Millicent Street, between Emerson Avenue and Dufferin Street (contra-flow bike lane);

e.  Intersection of Millicent Street, Dufferin Street, and Hallam Street (addition of Millicent Street into the existing traffic control signal at Dufferin Street and Hallam Street); and

f.  Hallam Street, from Dufferin Street to Bartlett Avenue (uni-directional cycle track).

5.  Toronto and East York Community Council support, in principle, the concept for closing Croatia Street to motor vehicles between Brock Avenue and the motor vehicle access to Brockton Stadium, subject to future consideration by Toronto and East York Community Council to enact this change when the timing of the commissioning of Collegiate Road is known.

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

The purpose of this report is to share the findings from the Wallace Emerson Neighbourhood Streets Plan (NSP) study led by Transportation Services. The study encompassed an assessment of existing conditions in the study area, analyses to determine appropriate changes to the streets, and a multi-staged engagement process with the public and community organizations.

This report summarizes the study findings and recommends road safety and traffic management changes that can be implemented in the Wallace Emerson neighbourhood. Recommended changes include intersection safety improvements, traffic calming measures, and a directional change to address through-traffic on neighbourhood streets.

A summary of all changes proposed can be found in Table 4.

The estimated cost for the installation of one speed hump or speed cushion is $4,000; up to 22 speed humps or speed cushions are recommended, a total cost of $88,000.

The estimated cost for the installation of one speed bump is $500; up to four speed bumps are recommended, a total cost of $2,000.

Funding of $90,000 for the installation of 22 speed humps and four speed bumps are subject to availability and competing priorities within the 2024-2033 Capital Budget and Plan for Transportation Services.

The Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre Board of Management recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council appoint the following individual to the Board, at pleasure of Council, for the term of office noted below and until a successor is appointed:

-Nadine Sookermany for a term of office ending September 26, 2028

The Board confirms that the nominee is qualified to serve under the provisions of the City of Toronto's Public Appointments Policy and the Relationship Framework for Community Centre Boards of Management. On behalf of the Board, I respectfully request that the City take the necessary steps to appoint the nominated candidate.

The Board would also like to confirm that the following member, who was previously appointed by the Community Council, has now completed their term:

-Amani Yagob, term ended effective June 25th, 2024.

It is recommended that:

1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the installation of a pedestrian crossover on Leonard Avenue at a point 86 metres south of Nassau Street.

2. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the parking prohibition in effect at all times on the east side of Leonard Avenue, between Nassau Street and a point 40 metres south.

3. Toronto and East York Community Council amend the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday and 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, at a rate of $4.00 per hour and for a maximum period of three hours, on the east side of Leonard Avenue, between a point 40 metres south of Nassau Street and a point 30 metres further south, to be in effect between a point 46 metres south of Nassau Street and a point 24 metres further south.

4. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit standing at all times on the east side of Leonard Avenue, between Nassau Street and a point 46 metres south.

University Health Network is building a 15-story surgical tower at Toronto Western Hospital located at 399 Bathurst Street. As a result, the parking lot and entrance to Toronto Western Hospital at the corner of Bathurst Street and Nassau Street will be closed.  In the interim, the hospital’s main entrance and the majority of traffic volume will be redirected to the entrance on Leonard Avenue.

At the request of University Health Network, in consultation with Transportation Services and Councillor Saxe, a pedestrian crossover will be installed on Leonard Avenue, to provide pedestrian crossing protection connecting the hospital’s Leonard Avenue entrance and the parking garage accessible walkway located on the east side of the street.  In addition, the existing parking prohibition will be bumped up to standing prohibition at the vehicular entrance of the parking garage on the east side of Leonard Avenue, south of Nassau Street.  This no standing anytime zone will deter parking in the vicinity of the garage entrance and improve sight lines for motorists exiting the garage.

It is recommended that:

1. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing pay and display parking machines on the south side of St. Mary Street, between St. Nicholas Street and the west end of St. Mary Street, in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday; 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, for a maximum period of three hours and at a rate of $2.25 per hour.

2. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the installation of pay and display parking machines on the south side of St. Mary Street, between St. Nicholas Street and Bay Street, to be in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday; 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, for a maximum period of three hours and at a rate of $5.25 per hour.

3. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the installation of pay and display parking machines on the south side of St. Mary Street between a point 56 metres west of Bay Street and the west end of St. Mary Street to be in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday; 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, for a maximum period of three hours and at a rate of $5.25 per hour.

4. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the south side of St. Mary Street, between Bay Street and a point 56 metres west.

I am writing to you today to request your support in amending the parking by-laws on St. Mary Street, specifically in the vicinity of the driveway that services 1080 Bay Street and 65 St. Mary Street condominiums.  My office learned of a sightline issue regarding a parking space located adjacent to the east side of the driveway at 65 St. Mary Street. Vehicles parking in this space are an impediment to the sightlines for vehicles exiting this driveway onto St. Mary Street.

Transportation Services, in consultation with my office, is recommending that the existing pay and display parking space on the south side of St. Mary Street and Bay Street be changed to a no stopping anytime regulation. The proposed parking amendment will deter parking at this location and enhance unobstructed sightlines to and from this property.

It is recommended that:

1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the installation of traffic calming (four speed humps) on Chicora Avenue between Bedford Road and Avenue Road.

2. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the City Solicitor, in consultation with the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Chicora Avenue between Bedford Road and Avenue Road, to install four speed humps, generally as shown on Attachment 1.

Residents on Chicora Avenue are frustrated by frequent speeding on their street endangering pedestrians, including young children, as non-local drivers use this residential street to avoid traffic on Dupont Avenue. They have requested the installation of speed humps, with an overwhelming majority of residents signing a petition in support. Installing speed humps would improve safety for pedestrians and other road users.

Councillor Gord Perks recommends that:

1. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing permit parking regulation in effect from 12:00 midnight to 6:00 a.m., daily, except no parking from 7:00 p.m. 1st day to 7:00 p.m. on the 16th day of each month, inclusive, April 1 to December 1, inclusive, on the even (west) side of Durie Street, from 558 to St John's Road.

2. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing permit parking regulation in effect from 12:00 midnight to 6:00 a.m., daily, except no parking from 7:00 p.m. on the 16th day of each month to 7:00 p.m. on the 1st day of each month, inclusive, April 1 to December 1, inclusive and no parking anytime from 7:00 p.m. December 1 of one year to 7:00 p.m. April 1 of the next following year, inclusive, on the odd (east) side of Durie Street, from 559 to St John's Road.

3. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the parking prohibition in effect at all times on the east side of Durie Street, between a point 97 metres south of St. John's Road and a point 5.5 metres further south.

4. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the parking prohibition in effect from the 16th day of each month to the last day of each month, April 1 to November 30, inclusive, on the east side Durie Street, between a point 43.3 metres north of Annette Street and St. John's Road.

5. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the parking prohibition in effect from the 1st day of each month to the 15th day of each month, April 1 to November 30, inclusive, on the west side Durie Street, between a point 43.3 metres north of Annette Street and St. John's Road.

6. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the parking prohibition in effect from December 1 to March 31, inclusive, on the west side of Durie Street, between a point 43.3 metres north of Annette Street and St. John's Road.

7. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the parking prohibition in effect at all times on the west side of Durie Street, between a point 188.6 metres north of Annette Street and a point 6 metres north thereof.

8. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the parking prohibition in effect at all times on both sides of Durie Street, between Annette Street and a point 43.3 metres north of Annette Street.     

9. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the accessible parking space in effect daily, from the 16th day to the last day of each month from April 1 to November 30 inclusive on the west side of Durie Street between a point 61 metres south of St. John's Road and a point 5.5 metres further south.

10. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the accessible parking space in effect daily from December 1 of one year to March 31 of the next following year, inclusive, and from the 1st day to the 15th day of each month from April 1 to November 30, inclusive on the east side of Durie Street between a point 61 metres south of St. John's Road and a point 5.5 metres further south.

11. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit parking at all times on the west side of Durie Street, between Annette Street and St. John’s Road.

12. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit parking at all times on the east side of Durie Street, between Annette Street and a point 44 metres north.

13. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize permit parking to be in effect from 12:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. daily on the odd (east) side of Durie Street, from the Lane east of Durie Street south of St. John’s Road to St. John’s Road.

Parking currently alternates on Durie Street between Annette Street and St. John’s Road. A petition asking for the parking to be changed permanently to the odd (east) side of Durie Street. Transportation Staff have provided their recommendations below.

Councillor Gord Perks recommends that:

1. Toronto and East York Community Council reopen Item TE15.34, headed  "Accessible Parking Spaces - July 2024 (Delegated)", from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, for further consideration, pertaining only to the accessible parking space on the east side of Beresford Avenue.

2. Toronto and East York Community Council delete the entry in Attachment 1: On-street Accessible Parking Spaces to be Installed/Removed at the location identified in Table 2 to the report (June 21, 2024) from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, pertaining only to the accessible parking space on the east side of Beresford Avenue, and replace it with the following:

On-street accessible parking spaces to be removed:

Ward 4 Location
Beresford Avenue, east side, between a point 152 metres north of Colbeck Street and a point 5.5 metres further north.

The proposed revision to the accessible parking space on the east side of Beresford Avenue and replace with the recommendations below.

It is recommended that:

1. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the designated commercial loading zone, in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, on the west side of St. Helen’s Avenue, between a point 35 metres south of Dublin Street and a point 69 metres further south.

2. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing maximum one-hour parking regulation, in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of St. Helen’s Avenue, between a point 104 metres south of Dublin Street to a point 25 metres north of Whytock Avenue.

3. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing on-street accessible parking space designation, in effect at all times, on the west side of St. Helen’s Avenue, between a point a point 49 metres north of Whytock Avenue and a point 5.5 metres further north.

4. Toronto and East York Community Council amend the existing maximum one-hour parking regulation, in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of St. Helen’s Avenue, between Dublin Street and a point 35 metres south, to be in effect between Dublin Street and a point 25 metres north of Whytock Avenue.

Transportation Services advised that the existing commercial loading zone on St. Helen’s Avenue, south of Dublin Street, is no longer required by the original applicant. This removal will result in this area operating a one-hour parking regulation as currently in place for St. Helen’s Avenue.

It is recommended that:

1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Concord Avenue, between Hallam Street and Dupont Street.

2. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway for the installation of three speed humps on Concord Avenue, between Hallam Street and Dupont Street, generally as shown on the attached Drawing No. TC-258, dated August 2024 from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.

Residents along Concord Avenue, between Hallam Street and Dupont Street, have contacted my office to share concerns about speeding vehicles travelling through their neighbourhood. A large section of Concord Avenue has received traffic calming measures in recent years, except for this area. This gap has created issues for residents, who have stressed the need for immediate action to improve traffic safety.

In a survey conducted by my office, residents overwhelmingly supported the installation of speed humps as a proposed traffic calming measure. This safety improvement will work alongside recently approved changes in the area, including the installation of all-way stop control at Concord Avenue and Hallam Street and a speed limit reduction along Hallam Street.

It is recommended that:

1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Day Avenue, between Goodwood Avenue and Rogers Road.

2. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway for the installation of six speed humps on Day Avenue, between Goodwood Avenue and Rogers Road, generally as shown on the attached Drawings No. TC-259 and TC-260, dated August 2024 from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.

Residents living along Day Avenue have contacted my office to share their concerns regarding speeding vehicles and dangerous driving. Drivers hoping to avoid Dufferin Street and Rogers Road speed down Day Avenue with little regard for residents in the neighbourhood. Residents, especially those with young children, feel unsafe walking down their street as they head to Earlscourt Park or their favourite restaurant.

Through a neighbourhood survey conducted by my office, residents overwhelmingly voted in support of installing speed humps to prevent dangerous speeding and improve overall neighbourhood safety.

It is recommended that:

1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Kingsley Avenue, between Symington Avenue and Laughton Avenue.

2. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway for the installation of three speed humps on Kingsley Avenue, between Symington Avenue and Laughton Avenue, generally as shown on the attached Drawing No. TC-256, dated August 2024 from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.

In 2023, speed humps were installed on Laughton Avenue as a response to resident concerns regarding speeding. Since this installation, residents have contacted my office to request that speed humps be extended to Kingsley Avenue, just south of Laughton Avenue and Pelham Avenue, to resolve continued dangerous driving issues.

Residents have shared that vehicles routinely speed as they exit the traffic calming zone along Laughton Avenue – resulting in numerous close calls with pedestrians and other drivers. As Kinglsey Avenue fronts a pathway at Charles-Sauriol Elementary School, immediate traffic safety improvements are urgently needed.

In a survey conducted by my office, residents along Kinglsey Avenue voted unanimously in favour of speed humps to resolve these safety issues.

It is recommended that:

1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Perth Avenue, between Kingsley Avenue and Davenport Road.

2. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway for the installation of six speed humps on Perth Avenue, between Kingsley Avenue and Davenport Road, generally as shown on the attached Drawing No. TC-261, dated August 2024 from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.

For several years, residents on Perth Avenue, just south of Davenport Road, have requested traffic calming measures to reduce speeding and other dangerous driving behaviour in the area. This part of Perth Avenue is frequently used by residents, parents, and children walking towards Charles-Sauriol Elementary School or Pelham Avenue Playground – highlighting the urgent need for immediate traffic safety improvements.

Residents in the area voted strongly in support of speed humps as a traffic calming measure in a survey conducted by my office. The proposed six speed humps, which extend from Davenport Road to Kingsley Avenue, will help to significantly improve neighbourhood safety.

It is recommended that:

1. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation on the east side of Bartlett Avenue, between a point 26 metres north of Bloor Street West and a point 13 metres further north, in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday; 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday; for a maximum period of three hours at a rate of $2.75 per hour.

2. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit standing, at all times, on the east side of Bartlett Avenue, between a point 26 metres north of Bloor Street West and a point 20 metres further north.

Transportation Services have advised that two pay-and-display parking spaces on Bartlett Avenue, north of Bloor Street West, block access to and from a licenced boulevard parking space fronting 5 Bartlett Avenue. The removal of the pay-and-display parking spaces and the installation of a no-stopping prohibition are recommended to resolve this conflict.

As there is a Green P carpark further north of these spaces, there should be no impact on available parking spaces in the area.

The Director, Traffic Management, and the Director, Planning, Design and Management, Transportation Services recommends that:  

1. Toronto and East York Community Council receive this report for information.

On July 24, 2024, City Council directed staff in Transportation Services, in consultation with staff in Transit Expansion, Engineering and Construction Services, the Toronto Transit Commission and Exhibition Place, to develop and implement a Liberty Village Traffic Action Plan to address traffic congestion, parking, road safety, and related construction work zone traffic management and event traffic management issues in the neighbourhood, and to report back to the September 25, 2024 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council with a status update.

This report was prepared following consultation with all City divisions, agencies, boards and commissions involved in the work described, and was informed by community feedback survey conducted by the team in the Ward 10 Office as well as a meeting with representatives of the Liberty Village Residents’ Association, the Liberty Village Business Improvement Area, and Ward 10 Office at which the community survey feedback was discussed.

Liberty Village has been designated as part of both a Construction Hub and a Special Event Zone. These programs provide for dedicated staff to be assigned to better coordinate construction activities and special events in the area.

There are no financial implications for this budget year resulting from the recommendations included in this report.

Councillor Dianne Saxe recommends that:

1. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing permit parking regulation in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. daily on the odd (east) side of Huron Street between Lowther Avenue to Dupont Street, except no parking from a point 30.5 metres north of Bernard Avenue to a point 30.5 metres further south and no parking 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, from Lowther Avenue to a point 240.8 metres further north.

2. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize permit parking 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., daily on the odd (east) side of Huron Street, from Bernard Avenue to Dupont Street.

3. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize permit parking 12:01 a.m. to 7:30 a.m., daily on the odd (east) side of Huron Street from Lowther Avenue to Bernard Avenue.

4. Toronto and East York Community Council amend the existing no parking regulation in effect from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday on the east side of Huron Street, between Lowther Avenue and a point 95.5 metres further north, to be in effect between Lowther Avenue and a point 66 metres further north.

5. Toronto and East York Community Council amend the existing school bus loading zone in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., on the east side of Huron Street, between a point 67.5 metres north of Lowther Avenue and a point 28 metres further north, to be in effect between a point 66 metres north of Lowther Avenue and a point 28 metres further north.

6. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing maximum 10-minute parking regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday on the east side of Huron Street, between a point 95.5 metres north of Lowther Avenue and a point 87 metres further north.

7.  Toronto and East York Community Council authorize parking for a maximum period of 20-minutes from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday on the east side of Huron Street, between a point 94 metres north of Lowther Avenue and a point 97 metres further north.

8. Toronto and East York Community Council amend the existing no parking regulation in effect from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, on the east side of Huron Street, between a point 95.5 metres north of Lowther Avenue and a point 87 metres further north, to be in effect between a point 94 metres north of Lowther Avenue and a point 97 metres further north.

9. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit standing in effect from 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m., Monday to Friday on the east side of Huron Street, between a point 94 metres north of Lowther Avenue and a point 97 metres further north.

10. Toronto and East York Community Council amend the existing no parking regulation in effect from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday on the east side of Huron Street, between a point 118.5 metres north of Lowther Avenue and a point 122.3 metres further north, to be in effect between a point 191 metres north of Lowther Avenue and a point 51 metres further north.

11. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing maximum 2-hour parking regulation in effect from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday on the east side of Huron Street, between a point 240.8 metres north of Lowther Avenue and a point 30.5 metres south of Bernard Avenue.

12. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize parking for maximum period of  2-hours from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday on the east side of Huron Street, between a point 242 metres north of Lowther Avenue and a point 30.5 metres south of Bernard Avenue.

Parents at Huron Junior Public School have informed me that they are frequently ticketed while dropping off their children at school, because the existing school drop-off zone cannot accommodate the volume of families and does not provide sufficient time for drop-offs to take place for younger children who must be walked to class. With the support of the Annex Residents Association, this motion will lengthen the drop-off zone by two spaces, increase the time limit for drop-offs from ten minutes to twenty minutes, and clarify an existing, confusing overlap between permit parking hours and the drop-off zone. It will also clarify where school buses may load and unload.

It is recommended that:

1. City Council prohibit northbound and southbound U-turn movements at all times on Bayview Avenue at Nesbitt Drive.

The intersection between Bayview Avenue and Nesbitt Drive is hazardous. It is located at the top of a long and very steep hill, where speeding is common. The intersection is close to an underpass, has limited visibility and lacks sidewalks.
 

U-turns at this location are particularly hazardous because northbound and southbound drivers are frequently travelling at speed and are unable to see the U-turning vehicle until the last moment. Community members have therefore requested that U-turns at this location be prohibited. Transportation Services has reviewed the intersection and concurs that this is an appropriate safety precaution.

Councillor Dianne Saxe recommends that:

1. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing permit parking regulation in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday to Saturday, and 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. Sunday on the odd (east) side of Robert Street from College Street to Harbord Street, all times, except no parking anytime from College Street to a point 91.4 metres further north; and no parking 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday to Friday from Russell Street to a point 83.8 metres further south.

2. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize permit parking in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday to Saturday, and 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. Sunday on the odd (east) side of Robert Street from College Street to Russell Street.

3. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize permit parking in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday to Saturday, and 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. Sunday on the odd (east) side of Robert Street from Russell Street to Harbord Street.

4. Toronto and East York Community Council designate a school bus loading zone to operate from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, on the east side of Robert Street, between a point 15 metres south of Russell Street and a point 97 metres north of College Street.

5. Toronto and East York Community Council amend the parking prohibition in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Robert Street, between a point 15 metres south of Russell Street and a point 83.8 metres south of Russell Street, to be in effect between a point 15 metres south of Russell Street and a point 97 metres north of College Street.

6. Toronto and East York Community Council amend the parking prohibition in effect at all times, on the east side of Robert Street, between College Street and a point 91.4 metres north, to be in effect between College Street and a point 97 metres north.

7. Toronto and East York Community Council amend the stopping prohibition from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Robert Street, between College Street and a point 91.4 metres north, to be in effect between College Street and a point 97 metres north.

The Principal of Lord Lansdowne Public School and the TDSB School Trustee have informed me that student safety on Robert Street is severely compromised by an existing, confusing overlap between permit parking hours, bus loading and the no-parking zone where students are dropped off. As a result of confusing signage, parking enforcement has been ineffective. Transportation Services has confirmed that the current signage is unnecessarily confusing and difficult to enforce, and have proposed how it should be corrected.

This matter is urgent to improve student safety and to allow parking rules to be enforced.

It is recommended that:

1. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking machines regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Friday; from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday and from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, at a rate of $4.00 per hour and for a maximum period of three hours, on the north side of Adelaide Street East, between George Street and Frederick Street.
 

2. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the installation of parking machines on the north side of Adelaide Street East, between George Street and a point 36 metres west of Frederick Street, to be in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday and from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, for a maximum period of three hours and at a rate of $4.00 per hour.
 

3. Toronto and East York Community Council designate a commercial loading zone to be in effect at all times, on the north side of Adelaide Street East, between a point 30 metres west of Frederick Street and a point 6 metres further west.

Toronto’s First Post Office at 260 Adelaide Street East is an important historical and educational site. In addition to housing a free museum, it operates as a full-service post office.

For many years, Toronto’s First Post Office had a loading zone that was used to assist with customers and deliveries. When bike lanes were installed on the north side of Adelaide Street East, the loading zone in front of their building that serviced the post office and other nearby businesses was removed.

I am asking that a loading zone be reinstated to support the daily operations of Toronto’s First Post Office.

It is recommended that:

1. City Council rescind the existing on-street accessible loading zone on the north side of Wellington Street West, between a point 71 metres west of Yonge Street and a point 12 metres further west.
 

2. City Council rescind the existing standing prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of Wellington Street West, between a point 71 metres west of Yonge Street and a point 12 metres further west.
 

3. City Council designate a commercial loading zone to be in effect at all times, on the north side of Wellington Street West, between a point 71 metres west of Yonge Street and a point 12 metres further west.

King Station, located at Yonge Street and King Street, is being made accessible as part of the TTC Easier Access Project. King Station is being equipped with three below grade elevators which will provide accessibility from the existing TTC platforms to the concourse level. The project has begun and is scheduled for completion in June 2026.

Construction is being undertaken in several phases, with varying degrees of sidewalk and lane closures taking place on Melinda Street, Yonge Street, and Colborne Street.  These closures have reduced the number of loading/unloading spaces in the area which many businesses rely on for their day-to-day operations. 

The purpose of this motion is to authorize the installation of a commercial loading zone on the north side of Wellington Street West, west of Yonge Street to accommodate local business needs for the duration of the remaining construction works.

It is recommended that:

1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the installation of speed bumps in Taylor’s Wharf Lane, between George Street South and Frederick Street, as shown on Drawing No. TC-317, dated July 2024, from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.

The Board of MTCC 573 at 135 George Street South have observed serious safety risks with vehicles speeding and threatening pedestrian safety in Taylor’s Wharf Lane, between George Street South and Frederick Street. They have contacted me to request that speed mitigation measures be assessed to enhance safety in their community.

Toronto is committed to achieving pedestrian and road safety through initiatives like Vision Zero. In order to achieve this vision of a safe, walkable city, Taylor’s Wharf Lane should be reviewed and improved.

It is recommended that:

1. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing permit parking regulation in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. All times, except no parking 16th day to the last day of each month from April 1 to November 30, inclusive; and no parking anytime from December 1 of one year to March 31 of the next following year, inclusive, on the odd (east) side of Maclean Avenue from Hubbard Boulevard to Queen Street East.

2. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing permit parking regulation in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. All times, except no parking first day to the 15th day of each month, inclusive, from April 1 to November 30, inclusive, on the even (west) side of Maclean Avenue, from Hubbard Boulevard to Queen Street East.

3. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect from the 16th day to the last day of each month, from April 1 to November 30, inclusive, on the east side of Maclean Avenue, between Queen Street East and Hubbard Boulevard.

4. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect from First day to the 15th day of each month, from April 1 to November 30, inclusive, on the west side of Maclean Avenue, between Queen Street East and Hubbard Boulevard.

5. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition from December 1 of one year to March 31 of the next following year, inclusive, on the west side of Maclean Avenue between Queen Street East and Hubbard Boulevard.

6. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit parking at all times on the west side of Maclean Avenue, between Queen Street East and Hubbard Boulevard

7. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize permit parking to be in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. daily, on the odd (east) side of Maclean Avenue, from Queen Street East to Hubbard Boulevard.

My office heard from residents on Maclean Avenue, South of Queen Street, that they have difficulty finding parking when the on-street parking alternates to the west side.  As there are 8 additional parking spaces on the east side, residents have requested the on-street parking be affixed to the east side, year round.

It is recommended that:

1. City Council authorize a passenger loading zone to be in effect at all times on the south side of Bloor Street West, between a point 64.5 metres east of Colborne Lodge Drive and a point 18.8 metres further east.

2. City Council amend the existing stopping prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of Bloor Street West, between a point 82 metres west of Colborne Lodge Drive and a point 85 metres east of Colborne Lodge Drive, to operate between a point 82 metres west of Colborne Lodge Drive and a point 64.5 metres east of Colborne Lodge Drive.

3. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to consider opportunities to add designated accessible parking spaces and accessible loading zones near High Park to serve residents travelling to High Park, that align with the City's Curbside Management Strategy, Parkland Strategy, and Council-approved High Park Movement Strategy and to consult with the local Councillor before reporting to TEYCC on such changes.

The first phase of implementation of the High Park Movement Strategy began in August 2023. Interim and longer-term improvements to the travel network are being advanced to better serve park users and the surrounding community in ways that prioritize safety, accessibility, and the park’s natural environment. Changes to visitor vehicle access into the park via Bloor Street West has enabled the removal of the westbound left-turn lane at the Bloor Street West and High Park Avenue intersection. The road space previously allocated to the left-turn lane queue can be reallocated to accommodate a new, three-car passenger loading zone on the south side of Bloor Street West. The new passenger loading zone could be used by any motor vehicle to facilitate passenger pick-up and drop-off activities and responds directly to community requests for more loading space, and travel options for park users.

It is recommended that:

1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the installation of traffic calming (a speed hump) on Castle Frank Road between Dale Avenue and Hawthorn Avenue.

2. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Castle Frank Road between Dale Avenue and Hawthorn Avenue, to install four speed humps, generally as shown on the attached Drawing TC328 dated August 2024 from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.

Toronto and East York Community Council approved speed humps on Castle Frank Road, between Drumsnab Road and Dale Avenue. The decision document can be found here: TE33.76

Subsequently, residents contacted my office requesting additional speed humps be installed on Castle Frank Road between Dale Avenue and Hawthorne Avenue to slow down drivers and mitigate the volume of vehicular entry into the area by drivers seeking a cut-through.

It is recommended that:

1. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing no standing regulation, in effect at all times, on the west side of Dovercourt Road, between a point 123.5 metres north of Dundas Street West and a point 28.5 metres further north.

2. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping, in effect at all times, on the west side of Dovercourt Road, between a point 123.5 metres north of Dundas Street West and a point 28.5 metres further north.

Transportation Services and Toronto Police Service have advised that there is a need to amend the existing no standing anytime prohibition on the west side of Dovercourt Road, just north of Dundas Street West. Parked vehicles in this no standing area near the driveway at the 14 Division station have created sightline issues and near collisions with exiting emergency vehicles.

Transportation Services has recommended replacing the no standing anytime prohibition with a no stopping anytime prohibition to improve safety.

It is recommended that:

1. Toronto and East York Community Council request the Manager of Active Traffic Management to install Traffic Control Personnel (TCP), in addition to the existing school crossing guard, to assist pedestrians crossing the road. TCP shall be installed as soon as possible for a duration of 1 month pilot at the Yonge & Heath intersection Monday to Friday at 7AM – 10AM and 3PM – 6PM.  

2. Toronto and East York Community Council request the Manager of Active Traffic Management to conduct an assessment of the pilot at the Yonge & Heath intersection to determine the need for a TCP determine longer term service requirements beyond the initial month.

I am kindly asking for your support of my motion to install a Traffic Control Personnel (TCP) at the intersection of Yonge Street and Heath Street West to assist safe pedestrian crossings. The Deer Park community has raised concern over the traffic flows at this intersection, especially since caretakers and their children often use this intersection as a crossing to get to Deer Park Public School. To help address the community’s concerns, I worked with Transportation Services Staff over the summer to prepare additional signage and markings installations at the Yonge and Heath intersection to further guide traffic flows. In relation to the signage and markings installations, this motion will provide another layer of visibility for pedestrians when crossing this busy intersection at peak times.

It is recommended that:

1. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times, on the west side of Spadina Road, between a point 87.5 metres north of Lonsdale Road and 16.6 metres further north.

2. City Council amend the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday; 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, at a rate of $4.00 for 1 hour and for a maximum period of 3 hours, on the west side of Spadina Road, between a point 32.9 metres north of Lonsdale Road and a point 94 metres further north, to be in effect between a point 32.9 metres north of Lonsdale Road and a point 80 metres further north.

3. City Council amend the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday; 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, at a rate of $4.00 for 1 hour and for a maximum period of 3 hours, on the west side of Spadina Road, between a point 104 metres north of Lonsdale Road and a point 22.9 metres further north, to be in effect between a point 116.5 metres north of Lonsdale Road and a point 10.4 metres further north.

4. City Council prohibit stopping to be in effect at all times, on the west side of Spadina Road, between a point 84 metres north of Lonsdale Road and a point 32.5 metres further north.

I am writing to respectfully request your support for the proposed traffic by-law changes in the Forest Hill Village. This motion is a continuation of an already passed item, TE10.61, from January 2024’s Toronto-East York Community Council. TE10.61 relates to the Forest Hill Village BIA (FHVBIA) undertaking a streetscape redesign that required traffic by-law changes. While much of the necessary traffic by-law changes were implemented in the initial motion, certain physical streetscape alterations were not complete during the motion’s passage.

Now that such physical streetscape installations are complete, this motion will ensure that the proper traffic by-law signage will correspond to the FHVBIA’s new streetscape.

Transportation Services Staff have recommended the follow traffic by-law changes.

It is recommended that:

1.  City Council amend the existing eastbound through movement in effect 8:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, from September 1 of one year, to June 30 of the next following year, at the intersection of Hawarden Crescent and Spadina Road, to be in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, from September 1 of one year, to June 30 of the next following year, inclusive.

2.  City Council amend the existing southbound left-turn prohibition in effect 8:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday; from September 1 of one year, to June 30 of the next following year, at the intersection of Hawarden Crescent and Spadina Road, to be in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, from September 1 of one year, to June 30 of the next following year, inclusive.

3.  City Council amend the existing northbound right-turn prohibition in effect 8:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday; from September 1 of one year, to June 30 of the next following year, at the intersection of Hawarden Crescent and Spadina Road, to be in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, from September 1 of one year, to June 30 of the next following year, inclusive.

4.  City Council amend the existing northbound through movement in effect 8:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, from September 1 of one year, to June 30 of the next following year, at the intersection of Hawarden Crescent and Dunloe Road, to be in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, from September 1 of one year, to June 30 of the next following year, inclusive.

5.  City Council amend the existing eastbound left-turn prohibition in effect 8:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday; from September 1 of one year, to June 30 of the next following year, at the intersection of Dunloe Road and Hawarden Crescent, to be in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, from September 1 of one year, to June 30 of the next following year, inclusive.

6.  City Council amend the existing westbound right-turn prohibition in effect 8:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday; from September 1 of one year, to June 30 of the next following year, at the intersection of Dunloe Road and Hawarden Crescent, to be in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, from September 1 of one year, to June 30 of the next following year, inclusive.

7.  City Council amend the existing northbound left-turn prohibition in effect 8:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday; from September 1 of one year, to June 30 of the next following year, at the intersection of Dunloe Road and Archer Road, to be in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, from September 1 of one year, to June 30 of the next following year, inclusive.

8.  City Council amend the existing maximum 15-minute parking regulation in effect 8:15 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Dunloe Road, from a point 20 metres north of Hawarden Crescent to a point 33 metres further north, to be in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.

9.  City Council amend the existing maximum 15-minute parking regulation in effect 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. and from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Dunloe Road, from a point 53 metres north of Hawarden Crescent to a point 29 metres further north, to be in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.

10.  City Council amend the existing maximum 15-minute parking regulation in effect 8:15 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Dunloe Road, from a point 82 metres north of Hawarden Crescent to Archer Road, to be in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.

11.  City Council amend the existing maximum one-hour parking regulation in effect 9:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 1:15 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, September 1 of one year to June 30 of the next following year, inclusive, on the south side of Hawarden Crescent, from Spadina Road (south intersection) and Dunloe Road, to be in effect from 9:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 1:15 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, September 1 of one year to June 30 of the next following year, inclusive.

12.  City Council amend the existing maximum one-hour parking regulation in effect 9:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 1:15 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, September 1 of one year to June 30 of the next following year, inclusive, on the east side of Dunloe Road, from Hawarden Crescent and a point 127.5 metres north, to be in effect from 9:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 1:15 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, September 1 of one year to June 30 of the next following year, inclusive.

13.  City Council amend the existing stopping prohibition in effect 8:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, from September 1 of one year to June 30 of the next

following year, inclusive, on the south side of Hawarden Crescent, from Spadina Road to Dunloe Road, to be in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, from September 1 of one year to June 30 of the next following year, inclusive.

14.  City Council amend the existing stopping prohibition in effect 8:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, from September 1 of one year to June 30 of the next following year, inclusive, on the east side of Dunloe Road, from Hawarden Crescent to a point 127.5 metres north, to be in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, from September 1 of one year to June 30 of the next following year, inclusive.

15.  City Council amend the existing stopping prohibition in effect 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Dunloe Road, from a point 20 metres north of Hawarden Crescent to Archer Road, to be in effect from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday to Friday.

16.  City Council prohibit westbound through movements, to be in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, from September 1 of one year, to June 30 of the next following year, inclusive, at the intersection of Hawarden Crescent and Spadina Road.

I am kindly asking for your support in implementing up-to-date turn restrictions that will ensure there are one way traffic flows during Forest Hill Junior and Senior Public School’s (FHJSPS) morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up. In 2020, FHJSPS altered its drop-off and pick-up times to 8:30am and 2:45pm. Historically, the turn-restrictions in the school’s zone created a clockwise traffic flow by restricting two-way traffic during the school’s drop-off and pick-up times. With the passage of this motion, the turn-restrictions will again align with FHJSPS’s pick-up and drop-off times, making it safer for caretakers and schoolchildren getting to and from school. 

It is recommended that:

1. City Council amend the existing northbound left-turn prohibition in effect 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday (bicycles excepted), at the intersection of Westover Hill Road and Eglinton Avenue West, to be in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., daily (bicycles excepted).

I am kindly asking for your support in amending the northbound left-turn prohibition on Westover Hill Road to help alleviate its daily traffic grid-lock condition, where vehicles often bypass major arterials to cut to Allen Road and get caught on Westover Hill Road with no safe opportunity to access Eglinton Avenue towards Allen Road.

Transportation Services Staff have advised me, based on their technical analysis, that Westover Hill’s close proximity to the Allen, and absence of a traffic control signal at the intersection of Westover Hill Road and Eglinton Avenue West, significantly inhibits traffic flushing onto Eglinton Avenue West. This leads to extreme traffic backlogs both on Westover Hill Road and Eglinton Avenue in the approach to Allen Road. Although Westover Hill Road has existing left-turn prohibitions during peak times, wayfinding apps do not register the turn restrictions and staff advise that a daily 7am to 7pm turn-restriction will register with wayfinding apps to no longer direct traffic onto Westover Hill Road. The volume of cars using this route is relatively low, so there is no concern of impact of this extended restriction to other side streets, but the impact of the current condition makes Westover Hill near impassable and exacerbates congestion at the westbound approach to Eglinton Avenue and Allen Road.

Since the Metrolinx-built intersection at Eglinton Avenue West and Allen Road was installed in June 2023 as part of the Eglinton Crosstown LRT [see Item – 2012.CC17.1] congestion matters have persisted in the vicinity. While the City now has jurisdiction over the intersection and several critical adjustments have been made to improve operations of the intersection, neighbourhood streets north and south of Eglinton Avenue continue to be impacted by congestion caused by traffic destined for Allen Road. Through consultation with the community, the development of an area-wide plan aimed at alleviating the impact of this congestion on neighbourhood streets is being prepared, while longer term improvements to the Eglinton-Allen intersection are sought.

It is recommended that:

1. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the parking prohibition in effect from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., and from 4:00 p.m. to 8:59 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the west side of Brant Street, between a point 27 metres south of Adelaide Street West and a point 23 metres further south.

2. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit parking from 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., from 1:00 p.m. to 3:10 p.m., and from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the west side of Brant Street, between a point 27 metres south of Adelaide Street West and a point 23 metres further south.

3. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing maximum 10-minute parking regulation in effect from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the west side of Brant Street, between a point 27 metres south of Adelaide Street West and a point 23 metres further south.

4. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize parking for a maximum period of 20 minutes from 7:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., from 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and from 3:10 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the west side of Brant Street, between a point 27 metres south of Adelaide Street West and a point 23 metres further south.

ALPHA Alternative Junior Public School has specific needs around parking around the school. An adjustment to existing parking regulations aims to prevent parents from receiving unnecessary parking tickets during drop-off and pick-up times, ensuring a smoother and more flexible process for the school community. Proposed changes involve extending the parking duration to 20 minutes during designated periods.

It is recommended that:

1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the parking regulations on Mercer Street, between John Street and Blue Jays Way, as described in "Attachment 1: Parking Regulations – Mercer Street, between John Street and Blue Jays Way”.

The Nobu Restaurant and Hotel located at 35 Mercer Street has requested the implementation of three Passenger Loading Zones on Mercer Street to be utilized as a pick-up/drop-off area so that their valet team are able to ferry cars to and from the below grade parking levels. The commercial parking spaces utilize mechanical parking stackers which complicate their ability to have patrons retrieve their own vehicles and may provide significant delays and backups given the size of the restaurant and the expected popularity of the Nobu Brand.

The Nobu Restaurant will encompass two and half floors, with bar and restaurant space on the ground floor, private dining and event space on the 2nd floor and back of house operations within the mezzanine levels. The restaurant is expecting to open in August 2024.

In consultation with Transportation Services, Toronto Parking Authority (TPA), Nobu Restaurant/Hotel representatives and my office, three passenger loading zones will be established on the south side of Mercer Street fronting the restaurant entrance. The passenger loading zones will operate at all times and will not negatively impact traffic, cycling or transit operation.  Of note, the passenger loading zones cannot be established for the exclusive use of  the applicant.  Anyone will be able to use this space for the exclusive use to pick-up/drop-off passengers.  Three paid parking spaces will be eliminated as a result, which Nobu Restaurant and Hotel has agreed to reimburse Toronto Parking Authority a loss of revenue fee of $111,840 in accordance with TPA Policy Resolution 2-12, “Cost Recovery - Permanent Removal of On-Street Meter Locations”.

As part of the parking amendment noted above, Transportation Services conducted a detailed on-street parking review on Mercer Street. During their investigation, staff discovered various discrepancies between the traffic by-laws and posted parking regulations on this roadway. Therefore, additional parking amendments have been made on Mercer Street to better reflect current conditions and demand.

It is recommended that:

1. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the east side of Western Battery Road, between East Liberty Street and a point 15 metres further north.

2. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking machines regulation in effect from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, and from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, at a rate of $4.00 for 1 hour and for a maximum period of 3 hours, on the east side of Western Battery Road, between East Liberty Street and a point 65 metres north, to be in effect between a point 15 metres north of East Liberty Street and a point 34 metres further north.

3. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize parking machines in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, and from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, at a rate of $4.00 for 1 hour and for a maximum period of 3 hours, on the east side of Western Battery Road, between a point 15 metres north of East Liberty Street and a point 34 metres further north.

4. Toronto and East York Community Council designate an accessible loading zone to operate at all times on the east side of Western Battery Road, between a point 49 metres north of East Liberty Street a point 9 metres further north.

5. Toronto and East York Community Council amend the existing standing prohibition in effect at all times on the east and north side of Western Battery Road, between a point 65 metres north of East Liberty Street and a point 31 metres further north and west, to be in effect between a point 58 metres north of East Liberty Street and a point 35 metres further north and west.

6. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking machines regulation in effect from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, and from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, at a rate of $4.00 for 1 hour and for a maximum period of 3 hours, on the north side of Western Battery Road, between a point 96 meters north of East Liberty Street and a point 289 further west. to be in effect between a point 93 metres north of East Liberty Street and a point 289 metres further west.

7. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize parking machines in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, and from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, at a rate of $4.00 for 1 hour and for a maximum period of 3 hours, on the north side of Western Battery Road between a point 93 metres north of East Liberty Street and a point 289 metres further west.

Building residents with accessibility needs on Western Battery Road  report difficulty getting in and out of vehicles without a designed accessible loading zone.  Transportation Services, in consultation with my office, is recommending that the existing on-street parking regulations on the east side of Western Battery Road between East Liberty Street and the driveway that services the condominium, be amended to allow for an Accessible Loading Zone regulation to operate at all times. Amendment of the parking by-laws on Western Battery Road, specifically fronting 19 Western Battery Road condominiums is necessary to address the existing issues.

The designation of an on-street accessible loading zone will result in the loss of two parking spaces and may be used by TTC Wheel-Trans or any vehicle displaying a valid "Accessible Parking Permit" while actively engaged in the pick-up or drop-off of a person with accessibility requirements. As such, this installation is recommended and will have minimal impact on local traffic or parking operations.

In addition,Transportation Services recommends increasing the corner parking prohibition on the east side of Western Battery Road, just north of East Liberty Street from the current "No Parking Anytime" regulation to "No Stopping Anytime". This will help deter parking in this area improving sightlines and traffic operations.

Councillor Paula Fletcher recommends that:

1. Toronto and East York Community Council reduce the speed limit from 40 km/h to 30km/h on Mortimer Avenue, between Broadview Avenue and Pape Avenue.

Mortimer Avenue, between Broadview Avenue and Pape Avenue, is a residential street with three schools in the vicinity. The residents who live on Mortimer Avenue are concerned about the volume of traffic and speeding along their street.

In relation to item TE16.20, Councillor Fletcher has received substantial feedback from residents advocating for enhanced safety measures to address the concerns of speeding on Mortimer Avenue.

Councillor Paula Fletcher recommends that:

1. City Council direct Deputy City Manager, Development & Growth Services, in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor to include consideration of the following in their review of Garden Suite zoning permissions for Parkmount Road homes that back onto Craven Road between Danforth Avenue and Hanson Street as requested for PH14.13:
 

a. previous public consultation on Garden Suites or Laneway Suites on through lots during the statutory consultations on those by-law amendments;
 

b. internal City Planning guidance and interpretation of the Garden Suite and Laneway Suite By-law, including at the Committee of Adjustment;
 

c. conformity with recent or proposed Provincial Planning changes;
 

d. any potential modifications to the Zoning By-law to better integrate garden suites onto Craven Road;
 

e. appropriate setbacks for Garden Suites from Craven Road; and
 

f. impacts, if any, of any changes to other areas of the City.

2. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to report back to Toronto and East York Community Council once that additional work is complete, which report may include a recommendation to amend the zoning permissions for garden suites for properties that back onto the portion of Craven Road from Danforth Avenue to Hanson Street.
 

3. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to take all necessary steps to advise interested parties that this matter may not be heard at the October 24th Toronto and East York Community Council meeting.

The direction from City Council at its July 2024 meeting on PH14.13 has generated much interest and attention. City Planning were initially directed to report to the October 24th meeting of Toronto and East York Community Council.  However after the community consultation meeting on September 19th a number of important issues were raised that require additional consideration in the report. 

Reporting to the October 24th meeting of TEYCC will simply not allow for an in-depth analysis of all the information that has been raised in the short time since that meeting.  This would also allow for City Staff to meet with residents of Craven Road and Parkmount Road.

Toronto and East York Community Council will introduce bills.