Agenda

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Schedule of Timed Items: 

  9:30 a.m. - TE17.1 - TE17.2

10:00 a.m. - TE17.3 - TE17.11 and TE17.13 -TE13.14

10:30 a.m. - TE17.14 - TE17.16

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 – September 25, 2024

Speakers/Presentations: The speakers list will be posted online at 8:30 a.m. on October 24, 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, Engineering Support Services, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture recommend that Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Approve the name "Orpheus Choir Lane" for an existing public lane located north of Bloor Street West, extending between Albany Avenue and Howland Avenue.

This report recommends that the name "Orpheus Choir Lane" be approved to identify an existing public lane located north of Bloor Street West, extending between Albany Avenue and Howland Avenue

This naming proposal complies with the City of Toronto Street Naming Policy which can be found at https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/planning-development/street-naming/.

This naming proposal is in alignment with the objectives of the Guiding Principles for Commemoration in the Public Realm.

The cost to install street name signage is approximately $500 and is included within the Transportation Services Division's 2024 Operating Budget.

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

The Director, Engineering Support Services, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture recommend that Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Approve the name "Sarah McComb Lane" for an existing public lane located North of Queen Street East, extending between Balsam Avenue and Spruce Hill Road.

This report recommends that the name "Sarah McComb Lane" be approved to identify an existing public lane located North of Queen Street East, extending between Balsam Avenue and Spruce Hill Road.

This naming proposal complies with the City of Toronto Street Naming Policy which can be found at https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/planning-development/street-naming/.

This naming proposal is in alignment with the objectives of the Guiding Principles for Commemoration in the Public Realm.

The cost to install street name signage is approximately $500 and is included within the Transportation Services Division's 2024 Operating Budget.

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

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

1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 100-104 Beverley Street 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 Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.

This application proposes to amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 to permit a 4-storey apartment building containing 12 dwelling units in the rear of the site at 100-104 Beverley Street. The site contains an existing 3-storey apartment building containing 9 dwelling units, which will be retained. The proposal seeks to permit a second apartment building for a total of 21 dwelling units on the site.

The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and the Provincial Planning Statement (2024), and conforms with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020). The proposed development also conforms to the City's Official Plan, including the Downtown Secondary Plan.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law. The proposal is an appropriate form of residential infill development that directs growth to Downtown and around transit stations, provides a diverse range and mix of housing options, and respects and reinforces the existing physical character of the neighbourhood.

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 555 University Avenue, 110 Elm Street and 170-180 Elizabeth Street substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan 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 Official Plan Amendment as may be required.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan to allow an expansion of SickKids hospital at 555 University Avenue, 110 Elm Street and 170-180 Elizabeth Street, including through a 32-storey institutional building that would contain patient care space. The Official Plan Amendment is required to permit the development to be partially visible behind the silhouette view of City Hall, which is a protected view in the City's Official Plan view policies.

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 90-110 Eglinton Avenue East substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 6 to this report.

2. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 90-110 Eglinton Avenue East substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment, which includes a Holding Provision, 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 Amendment and draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.

4. In accordance with Holding Provision included in the Draft Zoning By-law Amendment, included as Attachment 7 to this report, City Council require the owner of the lands at 90-110 Eglinton Avenue East to enter into an agreement for the conveyance of a minimum of 4,595 square metres of gross floor area for affordable rental housing, in lieu of the required office replacement, with the City of Toronto and operator of the social housing program pursuant to Section 453.1 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to secure the provision of a social housing program on the lands and registered it in priority against the title to the lands. Such terms and conditions shall be satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, and the City Solicitor, in accordance with the terms and conditions outlined in Attachment 8 of the report.

5. City Council require the owner of the lands at 90-110 Eglinton Avenue East to enter into, and register on title, an Amending Section 37 Agreement which would amend the June, 22 2022 Section 37 Agreement registered on title for 90 Eglinton Avenue East as Instrument AT 6189536 to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor. The revised community benefits to be provided by and at the owner's expense, and secured through the Zoning By-law Amendment and the required Amending Section 37 Agreement, are as follows:

a. a financial contribution to the City in the amount of $4,500,000.00, inclusive of the previously secured $2,995,000.00, subject to indexing, allocated to local community benefits and improvements which will benefit the community in the vicinity of the project such as, but not limited to, affordable housing, local parkland improvements and/or public realm improvements, and community services and facilities, all at the discretion of the City Solicitor, Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor;

b. the owner shall provide and maintain, at its own expense, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, a mid-block connection with a minimum width of 3.5 metres in the form of a landscaped pedestrian walkway, connecting Eglinton Avenue East to the north property line, between the West Tower and East Tower, and aligning with the planned public walkway connecting to Roehampton Avenue, as a surface easement for pedestrian use by members of the general public. Such easements shall be conveyed to the City prior to site plan approval, and with the final configuration and design to be determined to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning in the context of site plan approval; and

c. the owner shall provide and maintain, at its own expense, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, a surface easement along the Eglinton Avenue East frontage to form a widened public sidewalk. The surface easement shall range in width from 1.8 metres to 5.4 metres, from the building's structural pillars and open spaces to the south property line; such easements shall be conveyed to the City prior to site plan approval, and with the final configuration and design to be determined to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning in the context of site plan approval;

d. 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 owed for the additional density, 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, to be conveyed prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit; and

i. 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;
 

ii. 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

iii. the value of the cash-in-lieu of parkland dedication will be appraised through the City's Corporate Real Estate Management Division and payment will be required prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit a two tower mixed-use building at 90-110 Eglinton Avenue East at 58-storeys each. The towers are connected at floors 5 to 10 with a bridge element.

The proposed building contains 1,035 residential units, with a total gross floor area of 93,096.6 square metres, including 1,305.2 square metres of at-grade retail. The proposal includes 2,375 square metres of publicly accessible space, which includes a 24.1 metre-wide landscaped mid-block connection with a minimum 3.0 metre-wide publicly accessible pedestrian walkway that will connect Eglinton Avenue East with a planned walkway through to Roehampton Avenue. Also proposed is a 5.4-metre setback from the property line along Eglinton Avenue East facilitating a 15.0-metre public sidewalk.

The Official Plan Amendment will secure the provision of 4,595 square metres of affordable housing in lieu of a portion of the required office space replacement, should the office space not be replaced.

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 150-164 Eglinton Avenue East and 134 and 140 Redpath Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 6 to this report.

2. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 150-164 Eglinton Avenue East and 134 and 140 Redpath Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 7 to this report.

3. City Council authorizes 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.

4. City Council require the owner of the lands at 150-164 Eglinton Avenue East and 134 and 140 Redpath Avenue to enter into, and register on title, an Amending Section 37 Agreement which would amend the January 16 2019 Section 37 Agreement registered on title for 150 Eglinton Avenue East as Instrument AT 5108559 to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. The revised community benefits to be provided by and at the owner's expense, and secured through the Zoning By-law Amendment and the required Amending Section 37 Agreement, are as follows:

a. a financial contribution to the City in the amount of $4,500,000.00, inclusive of the previously secured $1,000,000.00, subject to indexing, allocated to local community benefits and improvements which will benefit the community in the vicinity of the project such as, but not limited to, affordable housing, local parkland improvements and/or public realm improvements, and community services and facilities, all at the discretion of the City Solicitor, Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor;

b. the owner shall provide and maintain, at its own expense, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, a mid-block connection with a minimum width of 3.5 metres in the form of a landscaped pedestrian walkway, connecting Eglinton Avenue East to the north property line, between the West Tower and East Tower, and aligning with the planned public walkway connecting to Roehampton Avenue, as a surface easement for pedestrian use by members of the general public. Such easements shall be conveyed to the City prior to site plan approval, and with the final configuration and design to be determined to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning in the context of site plan approval; and

c. the owner shall provide and maintain, at its own expense, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, a surface easement along the Eglinton Avenue East frontage to form a widened public sidewalk. The surface easement shall range in width from 1.9 metres to 5.5 metres, from the building's structural pillars and open spaces to the south property line; such easements shall be conveyed to the City prior to site plan approval, and with the final configuration and design to be determined to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning in the context of site plan approval;

d. 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 owed for the additional density, 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, to be conveyed prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit; and

i. 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.

ii. 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

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

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit a two tower mixed use building at 150-164 Eglinton Avenue East and 134 and 140 Redpath Avenue, at 61 storeys each.

The proposed building contains 1,329 residential units, with a total gross floor area of 89,018.9 square metres, including 1,181.2 square metres of at-grade retail. The proposal includes 2,680 square metres of publicly accessible space, which includes a 20.0-metre-wide landscaped mid-block connection with a minimum 3.0-metre-wide publicly accessible pedestrian walkway that will connect Eglinton Avenue East with a planned walkway through to Roehampton Avenue. Also proposed is a 5.5-metre setback from the property line along Eglinton Avenue East facilitating a 15.0-metre public sidewalk.

The Official Plan Amendment will recognize 90-110 Eglinton Avenue East as the donor site for the required amount of office replacement at 150-164 Eglinton Avenue East and 134 and 140 Redpath Avenue.

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. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning by-law 569-2013 for the lands at 985 Woodbine Avenue and 2078, 2086, 2100, 2102 and 2106 Danforth Avenue, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 6 to this report.

2. City Council allow the Owner of 985 Woodbine Avenue and 2078, 2086, 2100, 2102 and 2106 Danforth Avenue (the "Site") to design, construct, finish, provide and maintain on the Site twelve (12) affordable rental housing units as part of the development (the “Affordable Rental Housing Units”), to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, as an in-kind contribution pursuant to subsection 37(6) of the Planning Act; all in accordance with the following terms (the “in-kind contribution”):

a. the in-kind contribution shall be comprised of one (1) bachelor unit, eight (8) one-bedroom units, two (2) two-bedroom unit, one (1) three-bedroom unit (the "Affordable Rental Housing Units") (the "Affordable Rental Housing Units");

b. the average unit size of the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall be no less than the average unit size of all the market units, by unit type, in each phase of the proposed development. The Affordable Rental Housing units shall collectively have a total gross floor area of at least 716.4 square metres (7,711 square feet);

c. the minimum unit size of the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall be no less than the minimum unit sizes of all market units, by unit type, in each phase of the proposed development;

d. the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall be provided in contiguous groups of at least 6 rental dwelling units;

e. the general configuration, location and layout of the Affordable Rental Housing Units in the development shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;

f. tenants of the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall be provided with access to, and use of all indoor and outdoor amenities in the development at no extra charge; 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;

g. all Affordable Rental Housing Units will be provided with ensuite laundry facilities and central air conditioning at no extra charge;

h. tenants of the Affordable Rental Housing Units will be provided with access to permanent and visitor bicycle parking/bicycle lockers in accordance with the Zoning By-law and on the same basis as other units within the development.

i. the initial rent (inclusive of utilities) charged to first tenants and upon turnover shall not exceed Affordable Rent as currently defined by the Official Plan for a minimum 25-year period, beginning with the date each such unit is first occupied. During the first 25 years of occupancy, increases to initial rents charged to tenants occupying any of the affordable rental units shall be in accordance with the Residential Tenancies Act and shall not exceed the Provincial rent guideline;

j. the Owner shall provide and maintain the Affordable Rental Housing Units as rental dwelling units at the rents identified in 2.i above for the duration of the Affordability Period. The Affordable Rental Housing Units shall not be registered as a condominium or any other form of ownership, such as life lease or co-ownership, which provide a right to exclusive possession of a dwelling unit, and no application for conversion for non-rental housing purposes, or application to demolish any Affordable Rental Housing Unit shall be made for the duration of the Affordability Period; upon the expiration of the Affordability Period, the owner shall continue to provide and maintain the Affordable Rental Housing Units as rental dwelling units, unless and until such time as the owner has applied for and obtained all approvals necessary to do otherwise;

k. the Owner will use the City's Centralized Affordable Housing Access System to advertise and select tenants for the Affordable Rental Housing Units, provided it is in place, unless otherwise agreed to by the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat; and at least six (6) months in advance of any Affordable Rental Housing Unit being made available for rent, the owner shall develop and implement an Access Plan which will outline how the Affordable Rental Housing Units will be rented to eligible households in consultation with, and to the satisfaction of, the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat;

l. the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall be made ready and available for occupancy no later than the date by which seventy percent (70%) of the new dwelling units erected on the site as are available and ready for occupancy.;

3. City Council attribute a value to the in-kind contribution set out above, equal to 100 percent of 4 percent of the value of the land (net of any exclusions or exemptions authorized under the Community Benefits Charge By-law), as determined the day before the day the building permit is issued in respect of the development.

4. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to enter into an agreement pursuant to subsection 37(7.1) of the Planning Act (the "In-kind Contribution Agreement") to address the provision of the in-kind contribution identified in Part 2 above to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, with such agreement to be registered on title to 985 Woodbine Avenue and 2078, 2086, 2100, 2102 and 2106 Danforth Avenue lands, which agreement shall be evidence of arrangements for the provision of the in-kind contribution that are satisfactory to City Council.

5. City Council approve that in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act prior to the First Above Grade Building Permit, the Owner shall convey to the City, an off-site parkland dedication, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor.

6. City Council approve the acceptance of an off-site parkland dedication, subject to the owner transferring the parkland to the City free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments, in an acceptable environmental condition.

7. City Council direct that should the cost of acquiring the land for the off-site dedication, including the purchase price, less reasonable real estate commissions of 5 percent, land transfer tax, and typical closing adjustments incurred, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, be less than the value of the parks levy calculated upon the submission of an application for the first above-grade building permit, the difference will be paid as cash in lieu to the City prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit for the development.

8. City Council approve a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the design and construction by the Owner of the Above Base Park Improvements to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry & Recreation (PFR). The development charge credit shall be in an amount that is the lesser of the cost to the Owner of designing and constructing the Above Base Park Improvements, as approved by the General Manager, PFR, and the Parks and Recreation component of development charges payable for the development in accordance with the City's Development Charges By-law, as may be amended from time to time.

9. City Council approve the Rental Housing Demolition Application (File Number 19 132721 STE 19 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 14 existing rental housing units located at 2100, 2102 and 2106 Danforth Avenue, subject to the following conditions:

a. the owner shall provide and maintain fourteen (14) rental replacement units on the subject site for a period of at least 20 years beginning from the date that each replacement housing 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. The replacement units shall collectively have a total gross floor area of at least 1001.9 square metres (10,784 square feet) and be comprised of twelve (12) one-bedroom units, and two (2) three-bedroom units as generally illustrated in the revised plans submitted to the City Planning Division dated August 29, 2024. Any revision to these plans shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division;

b. the owner shall provide all fourteen (14) replacement rental dwelling units required in Recommendation 9.a above at affordable rents, defined as gross monthly rent no greater than one times the average City of Toronto rent by unit type, as reported annually by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation all for a period of at least 10 years beginning from the date of first occupancy of each unit. Rents shall not include additional charges for laundry or central air conditioning;

c. the owner shall provide an access plan addressing how replacement rental dwelling 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 and to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and Executive Director, Housing Secretariat;

d. the owner shall provide an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan to all Eligible Tenants of the fourteen (14) existing rental units proposed to be demolished 2100, 2102 and 2106 Danforth Avenue, addressing the right to return to occupy one of the rental replacement units at similar rents, the provision of an alternate rental unit during the construction period, 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;

e. the owner shall provide tenants of all fourteen (14) rental replacement units with access to, and use of, all indoor and outdoor amenities in the proposed 35-storey and 10-storey buildings. 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 an established practice for private bookings;

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

g. the owner shall provide ensuite laundry in each replacement rental dwelling unit at no extra charge;

h. the rental replacement units required in recommendation 9.a. above 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 rental replacement 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

i. the owner shall enter into, and register on title to the lands at 985 Woodbine Avenue and 2078, 2086, 2100, 2102 and 2106 Danforth Avenue, an agreement pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to secure the conditions outlined in Recommendations 9.a. through 9.h. above, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division.

10. 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 fourteen (14) existing rental units located at 2100, 2102 and 2106 Danforth Avenue after all the following have occurred:

a. all conditions in Recommendation 9 above have been fully satisfied and secured;

b. the Zoning By-law Amendments have come into full force and effect;

c. 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;

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

e. the owner has confirmed, in writing, that the fourteen (14) existing rental units are vacant.

11. 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 10 above.

12. 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 985 Woodbine Avenue and 2078, 2086, 2100, 2102 and 2106 Danforth Avenue after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division has given Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 11 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 solid construction hoarding to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building;

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

d. should the owner fail to complete the proposed building within the time specified in Recommendation 12.c. 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.

13. 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 related agreements.

14. 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 985 Woodbine Avenue from Permit Parking.

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

This application proposes to amend Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 985 Woodbine Avenue and 2078, 2086, 2100, 2102 and 2106 Danforth Avenue to permit a mixed-use development with a 10-storey residential building in the north-easterly portion of the site and a 35-storey tower in the south-westerly portion of the site, connected by non-residential uses in a shared base building. The site is immediately adjacent to the Woodbine TTC station.

The proposed development includes 45,766 square metres of Gross Floor Area, of which 3,492 square metres are allocated to non-residential uses. The proposed non-residential uses include a grocery store and theatre space in the west building and daycare space in the east building. The application also proposes a total of 606 residential units, including 14 rental replacement units and 12 affordable rental units. One level of underground parking will serve both buildings.

The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and the Provincial Planning Statement (2024). It 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, including Site and Area Specific Policy 552 implementing Segment 1 of the Danforth Planning Study from Coxwell Avenue to Victoria Park Avenue.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law. The proposed mixed-use buildings fit with the existing and planned context of the surrounding area. The mix of residential unit types including affordable rental units, as well as the proposed daycare space, theatre space and commercial component, assists in the creation of complete communities by providing mixed-use intensification around a transit station.

This report also reviews and recommends approval of the Rental Housing Demolition application. The proposal includes full replacement of the existing 14 rental dwelling units, and a Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan that addresses the right for existing tenants to return to replacement rental dwelling units at similar rents and financial assistance to mitigate hardship.

The CBC in-kind contribution for this site, if approved, will secure 12 rental housing units at affordable rents for a period of at least 25 years. An agreement pursuant to subsection 37(7.1) of the Planning Act will be entered into to address the provision of the in-kind contribution, which will be registered on title to the 985 Woodbine Avenue and 2078, 2086, 2100, 2102 and 2106 Danforth Avenue lands.

The estimated value of the CBC in-kind proposed is 4% of the value of the land that is the subject of the development or redevelopment in accordance with the CBC By-Law. The percentage ascribed to the in-kind contribution will not be a direct CBC payment to the City.

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

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

1. City Council amend the Official Plan, for the lands at 2026-2040 Queen Street East substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to this report.

2. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013, for the lands at 2026-2040 Queen Street East substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 6 to this report.

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

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 at 2026-2040 Queen Street East from Permit Parking.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit the development of a six storey mixed-use, mid-rise building consisting of 60 dwelling units and 1,140 square metres of non-residential gross floor area at 2026-2040 Queen Street East.

The proposed mixed-use building is an appropriate built form and massing that fits with the existing and planned context of the surrounding area.  It also meets the intent of the site-specific policies for development along this portion of Queen Street East.

The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and the Provincial Planning Statement (2024), and conforms with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020). The proposed development also conforms to the City's Official Plan, including Site and Area Specific Policy 466: Queen Street East between Coxwell Avenue and Nursewood Avenue.

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 2915 St. Clair Avenue East, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 5 to this report.

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

This report reviews and recommends approval of a Zoning By-law Amendment to permit additions to an existing legal non-conforming vehicle service shop at 2915 St. Clair Avenue East. The proposal if approved will permit construction of a new canopy above the gas pumps on the west side of the building, an expanded retail store and a take-out eating establishment.

Regularizing the zoning for the existing vehicle service shop use and permitting the canopy, expansion of the existing retail store and addition of a take-out restaurant is appropriate for the site and is compatible with the character of the area, providing retail on a major arterial.

The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and the Provincial Planning Statement (2024) and conforms with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020). The proposed development also conforms to the City's Official Plan.

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 refuse the application for the Zoning By-law Amendment in its current form, for the lands municipally known as 2461-2475 Dundas Street West, for the reasons set out in this report.  

2. City Council direct the City Solicitor to request that, in the event of an appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal, the Tribunal withhold its final order, until the following conditions are met:

a. the final form of the Zoning By-law Amendment shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the City Solicitor, including any appropriate holding (H) provisions;

b. City Council has approved Rental Housing Demolition Application 24 187124 STE 04 RH under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to permit the demolition of the existing rental dwelling units, and the owner has entered into, and registered on title to the lands, one or more agreements with the City, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, securing all rental housing-related matters necessary to implement City Council’s decision including:

i. replacement of the existing nine rental dwelling units, including the same number of units, bedroom type and size, and with similar rents; and

ii. an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan addressing the right for existing tenants to return to a replacement rental unit on the lands at similar rents, the provision of rent gap assistance, and other assistance to lessen hardship, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

c. submit Functional Servicing, Stormwater Management, and Hydrogeological Reports 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 and fire flow, sanitary and storm sewer capacity can support the proposed development and whether upgrades or improvements of the existing municipal infrastructure are required;

d. enter into a financially secured agreement for the construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that upgrades and road improvements are required to support the development, according to the Transportation Impact Study accepted by the General Manager of Transportation Services and the Functional Servicing Report accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services;

e. submit a revised Transportation Impact Study to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services;

f. submit revised Compatibility Mitigation and Noise and Vibration Studies for peer review, at the owner’s sole expense, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and

g. address all outstanding issues raised by Urban Forestry, Tree Protection and Plan Review as they relate to the Zoning By-law Amendment application, to the satisfaction of the Supervisor, Tree Protection and Plan Review including the submission of a revised Landscape Plan with an overlay of all existing and proposed utilities and proposed trees to satisfy the City’s compensation planting for the removal of City trees.

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

The application proposes to amend the Zoning By-law to permit a 29-storey mixed-use building at 2461-2475 Dundas Street West (the “site”). The proposed building would contain 288 residential units. The existing buildings on the site would be demolished, including nine rental dwelling units proposed to be replaced within the new building. A related Rental Housing Demolition and Conversion application has been submitted and is under review.

This report recommends refusal of the application to amend the Zoning By-law.  The proposed rezoning does not represent supportable zoning standards.  The proposed tall building is not appropriate for the existing and planned context.

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 receive this report for information.

On July 19, 2023, City Council approved the Zoning By-law Amendment application at 148-158 Avenue Road and 220-234 Davenport Road to permit a 108-metre (35 storeys, excluding mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building with 330 residential units. The application includes the conveyance of 207 and 209 Avenue Road (an area of approximately 365 square metres) as off-site parkland dedication, which will result in the expansion of Ramsden Park and an increase to the park frontage on Avenue Road.

The parkland conveyance is to be delivered as a combination of the applicant’s Section 42 parkland dedication requirement and a Community Benefits Charge (“CBC”) in-kind contribution.

City Council directed City Planning staff to report back on the value of the CBC in-kind contribution. The purpose of this report is to inform City Council that the acquisition of the off-site parkland requires 63% of the value of the in-kind CBC contribution in conjunction with the Section 42 contribution for the above-noted development.

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

1. City Council refuse the issuance of a demolition permit for the heritage properties at 40-44 Mitchell Avenue in accordance with Section 34(1)2 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

2. If the owner appeals City Council’s decision to refuse the issuance of a demolition permit under Section 34(1)2 of the Ontario Heritage Act for the heritage properties at 40-44 Mitchell Avenue, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and the necessary City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing in opposition to the appeal.

This report recommends that City Council refuse an application under Section 34(1)2 of the Ontario Heritage Act (the "OHA") to demolish the pair of cottages at 40-44 Mitchell Avenue, which are designated under Part IV of the OHA.

Located on the north side of Mitchell Avenue, the subject properties contain a pair of single-storey semi-detached workers' cottages that are rare, early surviving examples of this typology in Toronto. They are one of the last remaining pairs of the original sixteen pairs of workers' cottages completed in 1858 by James Lukin Robinson on the former Military lands east of Garrison Creek. Collectively and known historically as the Robinson Cottages or Garrison Common Cottages, only six pairs remain, located at 40-44 and 71-75 Mitchell Avenue and 703-705, 719-721, 735-737 and 753-755 Richmond Street West.

Among the first residential buildings constructed in the area, they are important reminders of the origins of the Niagara Street neighbourhood, where they define, support and maintain the historical character. The semi-detached houses feature the near-square plans, low hipped roofs and symmetrical placement of the door and window openings inspired by the bungalow that originated in India, which influenced the early-19th century Regency Cottage and, on a more modest scale, the vernacular workers' cottage.

An application under Section 34(1)2 of the Act has been submitted to demolish the pair of cottages at 40-44 Mitchell Avenue to allow for the construction of two new three-storey residential buildings. Consent and minor variance applications B0026/21TEY, A0272/21TEY and A0273/21TEY were submitted for the proposal in 2021. The consent application is currently under appeal at the Toronto Local Appeal Body (the "TLAB"), and the hearing for the minor variance applications were deferred by the Committee of Adjustment. A TLAB hearing date has not been set as it is anticipated that revised plans and minor variances will be submitted shortly, which may also be the subject of appeals and would be consolidated with the consent appeal. This report does not deal with planning matters. It relates solely to the requirements under the Ontario Heritage Act.

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 refuse the issuance of a demolition permit for the heritage properties at 40-44 Mitchell Avenue in accordance with Section 34(1)2 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

2. If the owner appeals City Council’s decision to refuse the issuance of a demolition permit under Section 34(1)2 of the Ontario Heritage Act for the heritage properties at 40-44 Mitchell Avenue, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and the necessary City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing in opposition to the appeal.

At its meeting on October 17, 2024 the Toronto Preservation Board considered Item PB23.3 and made recommendations to City Council.

Summary from the report (October 1, 2024) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning:

This report recommends that City Council refuse an application under Section 34(1)2 of the Ontario Heritage Act (the "OHA") to demolish the pair of cottages at 40-44 Mitchell Avenue, which are designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act.

Located on the north side of Mitchell Avenue, the subject properties contain a pair of single-storey semi-detached workers' cottages that are rare, early surviving examples of this typology in Toronto. They are one of the last remaining pairs of the original sixteen pairs of workers' cottages completed in 1858 by James Lukin Robinson on the former Military lands east of Garrison Creek. Collectively and known historically as the Robinson Cottages or Garrison Common Cottages, only six pairs remain, located at 40-44 and 71-75 Mitchell Avenue and 703-705, 719-721, 735-737 and 753-755 Richmond Street West.

Among the first residential buildings constructed in the area, they are important reminders of the origins of the Niagara Street neighbourhood, where they define, support and maintain the historical character. The semi-detached houses feature the near-square plans, low hipped roofs and symmetrical placement of the door and window openings inspired by the bungalow that originated in India, which influenced the early-19th century Regency Cottage and, on a more modest scale, the vernacular workers' cottage.

An application under Section 34(1)2 of the Act has been submitted to demolish the pair of cottages at 40-44 Mitchell Avenue to allow for the construction of two new three-storey residential buildings. Consent and minor variance applications B0026/21TEY, A0272/21TEY and A0273/21TEY were submitted for the proposal in 2021. The consent application is currently under appeal at the Toronto Local Appeal Body (the "TLAB"), and the hearing for the minor variance applications were deferred by the Committee of Adjustment. A Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing date has not been set as it is anticipated that revised plans and minor variances will be submitted shortly, which may also be the subject of appeals and would be consolidated with the consent appeal. This report does not deal with planning matters. It relates solely to the requirements under the Ontario Heritage Act.

The Acting Director, Urban Forestry, Parks, Forestry and Recreation recommends that:

1. Toronto and East York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 65 Rowanwood Avenue.

This report requests that Toronto and East York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located on the boundary line between the properties of 65 Rowanwood Avenue and 67 Rowanwood Avenue. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the tree is due to concerns that falling branches may damage the roof; the trunk may cause damage to the property line fence; and the tree is growing in restricted soil volume which may limit the tree’s growth and negatively impact its health.

The European beech tree (Fagus sylvatica fastigiata) measures 34 cm in diameter. The City's Tree By-laws do not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable. The permit was denied, and the applicant is appealing the decision. Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision as to whether a permit may be issued when an applicant wishes to appeal the denial of a permit of a tree protected under the By-laws.

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. Toronto and East York Community Council deny the application for the proposed Sidewalk Café permit located at 160 Pears Avenue, Unit 110.

 OR

2. Toronto and East York 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 of Business Licensing and Regulatory Services, Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that:

1. Toronto and East York Community Council deny the application for the proposed Curbside Sidewalk Café permit located at 5 St. Joseph St., Unit R5-4.

 OR

2. Toronto and East York Community Council approve the application for the proposed Curbside Sidewalk Cafe permit located at 5 St. Joseph St., Unit R5-4.

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 Curbside Sidewalk Café permit located at 5 St. Joseph St., Unit R5-4.

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:

           Historic Queen East:

           Mandrozos, Samuel

           Mark, Carol

           Silver, Tara

           Wells, Corey

           Wong, Timothy 

           Little Italy:

           Bossi, Alessandro

           Zappacosta, Fabio

           Midtown Yonge:

           Saga, Juliana

           West Queen West:

           Mruck, Andre

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

           Church-Wellesley Village:

           Tayara, Monty

           Kensington Market:

           Henton, Victoria

           Little Italy:

           Archer, Natalie

           Konstantinidis, Konstantinos

           Paina, Corrado

           Rosedale Main Street:

           Mammoliti, Anna

           Phanzelt, Tracy

           West Queen West:

           Mawhinney, Janet

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

The purpose of this report is to make changes to the Church-Wellesley Village, Historic Queen East, Kensington Market, Little Italy, Midtown Yonge, Rosedale Main Street and West Queen West BIA Boards of Management, 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, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services recommends that:

1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the City to enter into an encroachment agreement with the Royal Ontario Museum permitting the construction and maintenance of the four manholes, subject to the following conditions:

a. Authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services to enter into the encroachment agreement on the terms and conditions set in Recommendations (b) - (g) and on any other terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services may deem necessary in the interest of the City and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor;

b. Indemnify the City from and against all actions, suits, claims or demands and from all loss, costs, damages, and expenses that may result from such permission granted and providing of an insurance policy for such liability for the lifetime of the Agreement in a form as approved by the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer and in the amount not less than $5 million or such greater amount as the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer may require;

c. Maintain the proposed manholes at their own expense in good repair and a condition satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services and will not make any additions or modifications to the encroachment beyond what is allowed under the terms of the Agreement;

d. Remove the proposed manholes upon receiving written notice to do so;

e. The property owner will provide a financial security in the amount of $67,139.79 to guarantee the work within the public right-of-way for a period of two years;

f. Obtain all Public Utility Coordinating Committee clearances and/or sign-offs from the public utility companies and satisfy any requirements they may have; and

g. Provide as-built drawings within 60 days of completing the construction of the manholes to Engineering and Construction Services, Attention: Engineering Support Services, Engineering Surveys Supervisor at engsvy@toronto.ca.

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 agent of the property owner of 100 Queen's Park, the Royal Ontario Museum ("the ROM"), regarding their proposed encroachment application. The proposed encroachment consists of four manholes ("the manholes") within the Bloor Street West sidewalk, which is in contravention of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, Use Of.

The agent on behalf of the ROM is seeking authority from Toronto and East York Community Council to permit the four manholes to be installed within the public right-of-way fronting 100 Queen's Park and enter into an encroachment agreement with the City.

The proposed manhole encroachments do 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.

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 authorize the continuation of the closure of the north sidewalk and the westbound curb lane on Dundas Street West, between a point 128 metres east of Jane Street and a point 45.8 metres further east, and provision of a temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the westbound curb lane, from November 30, 2024 to June 30, 2025, inclusive.

2. 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.

3. 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

4. City Council direct that Dundas Street West be returned to its pre-construction traffic regulations when the project is completed.

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

Maple Reinders Constructors Ltd. is constructing a six-storey self storage building at 3524 Dundas Street West. The north sidewalk and the westbound curb lane on Dundas Street West, abutting the site, are currently closed for construction staging operations. City Council, at its meeting on December 13, 2023, approved the subject construction staging area on Dundas Street West from December 31, 2023 to October 1, 2024.

Transportation Services is requesting authorization to extend the duration of the subject construction area for a period of seven months, from November 30, 2024 to June 30, 2025, in order to complete the construction of the development. It should be noted that during the lapse in approval period, the site has been operating under a monthly Street Occupation Permit.

The developer has requested an extension of the duration of the construction staging area on Dundas Street West, as the site has experienced a number of construction delays due to unforeseen construction logistics and inclement weather.

There is no financial impact to the City. The Maple Reinders Constructors Ltd. 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 3524 Dundas Street West these fees will be approximately $37,000.00, including lost revenue from the parking machines (if applicable).

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 closure of the southbound curb lane, the sidewalk, and cycle track on the west side of Queens Park Crescent West, between a point 27 metres south of Hoskins Avenue and a point 110 metres further south, and provision of a temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the southbound, west side vehicle traffic lane, from December 1, 2024 to December 31, 2025 inclusive.

2. City Council direct the applicant to construct and maintain a 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).

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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 cycling lanes.

11. 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.

12. City Council direct that Queens Park Crescent West be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.

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

As Queens Park Crescent West is classified as a major arterial street, City Council approval of this report is required.

Pomerleau Inc. has undertaken a renovations project for the University of Toronto, Hart House academic building at 7 Hart House Circle. The site is located on the west side of Queens Park Crescent West, south of Hoskin Avenue.

Transportation Services is requesting authorization to close the west sidewalk, a portion of the southbound bicycle lane, and one southbound vehicle traffic lane on the west side of Queens Park Crescent West for a period of 13 months, from December 1, 2024 to December 31, 2025, to accommodate a construction staging area.

Pedestrian operations on the west side of Queens Park Crescent West will be maintained in a protected walkway within the closed portion of the existing bike lane. Bicycle lanes on the west side of Queens Park Crescent West will be maintained within the closed portion of the southbound curb lane. The existing bike operations on the east side of Queens Park Crescent West will be maintained.

There is no financial impact to the City. Pomerleau Inc. is responsible for all costs, including payment of fees to the City for the occupancy of the right-of-way. Based on the area enclosed and projected duration of the proposed closures on Queens Park Crescent West these fees will be approximately $463,500.00 including lost revenue from the parking machines (if applicable).

The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that:  

1. Toronto and East York Community Council amend the existing standing prohibition on the west side of Bond Street, between a point 79.9 metres south of Shuter Street and Queen street East to be in effect from a point 95 meters south of Shuter Street and Queen street East.

2. Toronto and East York Community Council amend the existing no stopping regulation at all times on both sides of Bond Street, between Shuter Street and a point 79.9 metres south to be in effect from Shuter Street and a point 95 metres south.

3. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation on the east side of Bond Street, between Shuter Street and a point 95 metres south, 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.

4. Toronto and East York Community 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.

5. 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).

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. 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 cycling lanes.

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

16. 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.

17. 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.

EllisDon Corporation is constructing three-storey corridor that will connect the Donnelly wing to the Shuter wing for St. Michael's Hospital at 30 Bond Street. The site is located at the southwest corner of Shuter Street and Bond Street.

Toronto and East York Community Council, at its meeting on June 22, 2023, authorized the closure of the south sidewalk and a portion of the eastbound curb lane on Shuter Street and the closure of the west sidewalk and a portion of the southbound curb lane on Bond Street, from June 23, 2023, to October 31, 2025, in order accommodate construction staging areas.

Since then, the developer undertaken a new scope of work for St. Michael's Hospital that requires a larger work area on Bond Street. In order to facilitate the construction, the developer will extend the southerly limit of the subject construction staging area by an additional 10 metres, to accommodate delivery of construction on a daily basis. The lane will reopen at the end of each working day, however, an amendment to parking by-laws on the opposite side of Bond Street is required to ensure two-way traffic flow is maintained at all times.

In view of the above, Transportation Services is requesting authorization to amend the parking by-laws on the east side of Bond Street, between Shuter Street and a point 95 metres south, from October 8, 2024 to November 30, 2026.

There is no financial impact to the City. EllisDon Corporation 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 Bond Street, these fees will be approximately $340,000.00, including lost revenue from the parking machine spaces.

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, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services and the Director, Planning, Design and Management, Transportation Services recommend that:  

1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services to extend the temporary closure to vehicular traffic of Market Street between Front Street East and The Esplanade until January 18, 2025, subject to completion of street event permit application and execution of the permit.

2. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to work with participating organizations to develop and assess solutions for deliveries, waste collection and snow removal, as required, through the permitting of the closure.

On October 18, 2023, the Toronto and East York Community Council directed the General Manager, Transportation Services to extend the temporary closure of Market Street between Front Street East and The Esplanade until November 30, 2024 and to report back with recommendations regarding closing this section of Market Street permanently, including working with City Divisions responsible for providing services and community groups to explore possibilities for addressing logistical barriers to permanent closure.

It is recommended that the pedestrianized conditions (i.e. closure to vehicle traffic) be extended until January 18, 2025 to enable animations for holiday shoppers and new year celebrations. It is not feasible to extend the closure to vehicular traffic indefinitely at this time.

This report seeks authorization to extend the closure through to the conclusion of new year celebrations. In addition, this report identifies the policy and formal process development that is required to build the City's capacity to permit long-term pedestrianization of streets.

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

Any financial impacts associated with the removal of the pay-and-display parking are expected to be resolved between the event organizers and the Toronto Parking Authority.

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

1. Toronto and East York Community Council designate that part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plans filed with the Fire Chief in respect of the municipal addresses set out below, as fire routes pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes:

7, 9 and 11 Crescent Place

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

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

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

There are no financial implications associated with this report.

The 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 - October 2024 (Delegated)", dated October 7, 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 $3,000.00. Funding is available within the Transportation Services 2024 Operating Budget.

The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the installation of the on-street accessible parking spaces at the location identified in Attachment 1, attached to the report entitled "Accessible Parking Spaces-October 2024 (Non-Delegated)", dated October 7, 2024, from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.

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

Transportation Services is requesting approval for the installation of on-street accessible parking spaces for persons with disabilities.

The signage costs associated with the proposed installation of the accessible parking spaces is approximately $1,000.00. 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 on-street paid parking locations, as set out in Attachments 2 and 3, to the report “Pay-and-Display Parking – Various Streets (Delegated)” dated October 7, 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 on-street paid parking in Wards 9, 11 and 13 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 Wards 9, 11 and 13.  The proposed parking changes will replace the existing parking restrictions currently in effect, including no parking and one-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, 11 and 13, 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.

A companion report, titled "Pay-and-Display Parking – Various Streets (Non-Delegated)" outlines the required parking amendments for streets in Ward 13 with Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) service.

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 for pay-and-display locations will be assumed by the TPA.  These recommendations, if fully implemented, are projected to generate an increase in annual gross revenue of up to $1,000,000.00 from the on-street paid parking program.

The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that:  

1. City Council authorize the amendments to parking regulations required to establish new on-street paid parking in Ward 13, as set out in Attachments 2 and 3, to the report “Pay-and-Display Parking – Various Streets (Non-Delegated)”, dated October 7, 2024, from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.

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

Transportation Services is requesting approval for the installation of on-street paid parking on various streets in Ward 13.  Transportation Services and the Toronto Parking Authority (TPA) staff have identified new pay-and-display parking spaces in this ward that will support the local community and area businesses by encouraging a regular turnover in the on-street parking supply.  The proposed parking changes will replace the existing unpaid maximum three-hour parking that is currently in effect.  The proposed changes will not impact the flow of traffic and will encourage parking turnover.

While this report seeks City Council approval for the installation of on-street paid parking in Ward 13, 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.

A companion report, titled "Pay-and-Display – Various Streets (Delegated)" outlines the required parking amendments for streets in Ward 13 without TTC service.

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 for pay-and-display locations will be assumed by the TPA.  These recommendations, if fully implemented, are projected to generate an increase in annual gross revenue of up to $55,000 from the on-street paid parking program.

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

1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the temporary parking regulations on streets in the vicinity of Distillery District that are impacted during the Distillery Winter Village, identified in Attachment 2 attached to the report dated October 7, 2024 from the Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services, subject to City Council adoption of the companion report entitled "Temporary Adjustments to Traffic and Parking Regulations for 2024 Distillery Winter Village (Non-delegated)".  The temporary parking regulations will override all existing regulations for the duration of this event (November 13, 2024 to January 5, 2025).

2. Toronto and East York Community Council direct Transportation staff to communicate this temporary extension of 24 hour permit parking on the streets outlined in Recommendation 1 above to residents through a targeted information campaign throughout the duration of the Distillery Winter Village.

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

Transportation Services is recommending temporary parking amendments on streets in the vicinity of the Distillery District to enhance traffic operations and pedestrian safety during the annual Distillery Winter Village, which takes place from November 13, 2024 to January 5, 2025, inclusive.

A companion report "Temporary Adjustments to Traffic and Parking Regulations for 2024 Distillery Winter Village (Non-delegated)" outlines the required non-delegated temporary traffic and parking amendments for streets with Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) Service.

The event organizers will be responsible for the full costs associated with the Distillery Winter Village event.

The signage costs associated with the proposed temporary amendments are approximately $800. Funding is available within the Transportation Services 2024 Operating Budget.

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

1. City Council authorize the temporary traffic and parking regulations on streets in the vicinity of Distillery District that are impacted during the Distillery Winter Village, identified in Attachment 2, attached to the report dated October 7, 2024 from the Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services, subject to Toronto and East York Community Council adoption of the companion report entitled, "Temporary Adjustments to Parking Regulations for 2024 Distillery Winter Village (Delegated)". The temporary parking regulations will override all existing regulations for the duration of this event (November 13, 2024 to January 5, 2025).

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

The purpose of this report is to seek City Council's authority to enact temporary traffic and parking amendments required to enhance traffic operations and pedestrian safety during the annual Distillery Winter Village, which takes place from November 13, 2024 to January 5, 2025, inclusive.  

A companion report, "Temporary Adjustments to Parking Regulations for 2024 Distillery Winter Village (Delegated)" outlines the required delegated temporary parking amendments for locations without TTC Service.

The event organizers will be responsible for the full costs associated with the Distillery Winter Village event. There are no direct budgetary implications to the City.

Any costs associated with the removal of the Pay and Display parking will be at the cost of the event organizers.

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

1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the installation of speed humps on Galley Avenue, between Sunnyside Avenue and MacDonell Avenue.

2. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the installation of speed humps on Garden Avenue, between Sunnyside Avenue and Roncesvalles Avenue.

3. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the installation of speed humps on Garden Avenue, between Sorauren Avenue and MacDonell Avenue.

4. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the installation of speed humps on Glendale Avenue, between Wright Avenue and Garden Avenue.

5. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the installation of speed humps on O'Hara Avenue, between Seaforth Avenue and Queen Street West.

6. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway for the installation of speed humps, generally as shown on Attachments 2 through 6, Drawing T1006SH-01 through T1006SH-05 dated October 2024, attached to the report entitled "Traffic Calming (Speed Humps) - West Parkdale Neighbourhood" from the Director, Planning, Design and Management, Transportation Services.  

7. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the installation of speed bumps in the laneway west of MacDonell Avenue and north of Garden Avenue, at the locations shown on Attachment 7, Drawing T1006-Ln, dated October 2024, attached to the report titled "Speed Bumps - Laneway West of MacDonell Avenue and North of Garden Avenue" from the Director, Planning, Design and Management, Transportation Services.

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

Transportation Services is recommending the installation of speed humps on four streets and the installation of speed bumps in one lane in the West Parkdale Neighbourhood.  Staff's assessment indicates the criteria as set out in the updated Traffic Calming Policy has been satisfied.  

Speed humps are recommended on the following streets:

- Galley Avenue between Sunnyside Avenue and MacDonell Avenue

- Garden Avenue between Sunnyside Avenue and Roncesvalles Avenue

- Garden Avenue between Sorauren Avenue and MacDonell Avenue

- Glendale Avenue between Wright Avenue and Garden Avenue

- O'Hara Avenue between Seaforth Avenue and Queen Street West

Additionally, speed bumps are recommended in the following laneway:

- Laneway west of MacDonell Avenue and north of Garden Avenue

The estimated cost for installing 21 speed humps in the West Parkdale neighbourhood is $84,000. The estimated cost by street is as follows:

- $40,000 for ten (10) speed humps on Galley Avenue between Sunnyside Avenue and MacDonell Avenue

- $8,000 for two (2) speed humps on Garden Avenue between Sunnyside Avenue and Roncesvalles Avenue

- $12,000 for three (3) speed humps on Garden Avenue between Sorauren Avenue and MacDonell Avenue

- $12,000 for three (3) speed humps on Glendale Avenue between Wright Avenue and Garden Avenue

- $12,000 for three (3) speed humps on O'Hara Avenue between Seaforth Avenue and Queen Street West

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

The estimated cost for the installation of two (2) speed bumps on the Laneway west of MacDonell Avenue and north of Garden Avenue is $2,000. Funding would be subject to availability and competing priorities within Transportation Services 2024/2025 Operating Budget.

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. One speed hump on Indian Road between Grenadier Road and Geoffrey Street for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on Attachment 1, dated September 2024, to the report (October 15, 2024), from the Director, Planning, Design and Management, Transportation Services;

b. Four speed humps on High Park Boulevard between Parkside Drive and Indian Road for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on Attachment 2, dated September 2024, to the report (October 15, 2024), from the Director, Planning, Design and Management, Transportation Services;

c. Four speed humps on Ridout Street between Parkside Drive and Indian Road for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on Attachment 3, dated September 2024, to the report (October 15, 2024), from the Director, Planning, Design and Management, Transportation Services;

d. Four speed humps on Geoffrey Street between Parkside Drive and Indian Road for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on Attachment 4, dated September 2024, to the report (October 15, 2024), from the Director, Planning, Design and Management, Transportation Services;

e. Five speed humps on Wright Avenue between Parkside Drive and Sunnyside Avenue for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on Attachment 5, dated September 2024, to the report (October 15, 2024), from the Director, Planning, Design and Management, Transportation Services;

2. Toronto and East York Community Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services re-evaluate the warrant criteria for traffic calming (speed humps) on Indian Road between Bloor Street West and Grenadier Road, and between Geoffrey Street and Garden Avenue should there be a change in traffic patterns in the area.

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

This report recommends the installation of speed humps on five streets adjacent to the Parkside Drive Study area in Ward 4. Staff's assessment indicates that the criteria as set out in the updated Traffic Calming Policy have been satisfied and speed humps would support enhanced safety, are desired by the local community and are technically feasible to implement.

Therefore, staff recommend that speed humps be installed on the following streets:

-Indian Road between Grenadier Road and Geoffrey Street

-High Park Boulevard between Parkside Drive and Indian Road

-Ridout Street between Parkside Drive and Indian Road

-Geoffrey Street between Parkside Drive and Indian Road

-Wright Avenue between Parkside Drive and Sunnyside Avenue

Transportation Services also reviewed the need for speed humps on Indian Road between Bloor Street West and Grenadier Road, and between Geoffrey Street and Garden Avenue. The assessment indicates the warrant criteria as set out in the updated Traffic Calming Policy has not been satisfied. Staff recommend that the warrant criteria be reevaluated at a future time, should there be a change in traffic patterns in the area.

The estimated cost for installing eighteen speed humps on the streets listed in this report is $72,000.

The estimated cost by street is as follows:

-$4,000 for one speed hump on Indian Road between Grenadier Road and Geoffrey Street

-$16,000 for four speed humps on High Park Boulevard between Parkside Drive and Indian Road

-$16,000 for four speed humps on Ridout Street between Parkside Drive and Indian Road

-$16,000 for four speed humps on Geoffrey Street between Parkside Drive and Indian Road

-$20,000 for five speed humps on Wright Avenue between Parkside Drive and Sunnyside Avenue

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

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

1. 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. on the south side of Mayfield Avenue, between Durie Street and South Kingsway.

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., daily, on the odd (south) side of Mayfield Avenue from Durie Street to South Kingsway.

3. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit parking at all times on the south side of Mayfield Avenue, between Armadale Avenue and Willard Avenue.

4. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize parking for a maximum period of one hour from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., daily, on the south side of Mayfield Avenue, between South Kingsway and Armadale Avenue.

5. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize parking for a maximum period of one hour from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., daily, on the south side of Mayfield Avenue, between Willard Avenue and Durie Street.

6. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize parking by permit only to be in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., daily, on the odd (south) side of Mayfield Avenue from South Kingsway to Armadale Avenue.

7. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize parking by permit only to be in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., daily, on the odd (south) side of Mayfield Avenue from Willard Avenue to Durie Street.

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 the existing daytime parking prohibition on the south side of Mayfield Avenue, between Armadale Avenue and Willard Avenue, be changed to a full-time parking prohibition.

Transportation Services is constructing a new sidewalk on this roadway segment to close a 100-metre gap in the network of existing sidewalks. The sidewalk construction requires narrowing the roadway, so on-street parking must be prohibited on both sides of Mayfield Avenue between Armadale Avenue and Willard Avenue to facilitate sidewalk installation and maintain two-way vehicular traffic. An existing parking prohibition is present on the north side of Mayfield Avenue, which will not be changed.

The signage costs associated with the proposed amendments are approximately $1,250. Funding is available within the Transportation Services 2024/2025 Operating Budget.

The Cecil Community Centre Board of Management wishes to nominate the following individuals for appointment to the Board, at pleasure of Council, for the terms of office noted below and until successors are appointed:

- Hadi Damani, for a term of office ending June 30, 2026.

- Andrea Wan, for a term of office ending June 30, 2026.

The Board confirms that this 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.

The Cecil Community Centre Board of Management had two vacancies from as of June 30, 2024. This is a result of the following public member's, Deanne Fisher and Serena Purdy, not renewing their terms on June 27, 2024, the date of Cecil Community Centre's Annual General Meeting.

On behalf of the Board, I respectfully request that the Toronto and East York Community appoint Hadi Damani and Andrea Wan, to the Cecil Community Centre Board of Management for a term of office starting October 7, 2024 and ending June 30, 2026.

The 519 Church Street Community Centre Board of Management wishes to nominate the following five (5) individuals for appointment to the Board, at pleasure of Council, for the terms of office noted below until successors are appointed:

- Aaron Hewitt, for a term of office ending September 27, 2028.
- Victor Huynh, for a term of office ending September 27, 2028.
- Juan Camilo Rendon Ocampo, for a term of office ending September 27, 2028.
- Erika Voaklander, for a term of office ending September 27, 2028.
- Dennis Yu, for a term of office ending September 27, 2028.

The Board confirms that each of these nominees 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 these nominated candidates.

Please note that Paul Saguil and Min Oh have resigned (end-of-term), effective September 25, 2024.

It is recommended that:

1. Toronto and East York Community Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, to conduct a comprehensive intersection safety review at Bloor Street West and Dufferin Street and report back to Toronto and East York Community Council by January 14, 2025 with proposed near-term changes to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety.

2. Toronto and East York Community Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission, and the Executive Director, FIFA World Cup 2026 Secretariat, investigate the installation of geometric safety improvements at Bloor Street West and Dufferin Street as part of the accelerated implementation of the RapidTO surface transit priority project on Dufferin Street.

The intersection of Bloor Street West and Dufferin Street sits at the centre of a rapidly growing neighbourhood. More and more residents are walking or cycling through this intersection to get around our city. With the Bloor-Dufferin development set to be complete in the coming years, the amount of traffic in this area will significantly increase.  

Unfortunately, despite this intersection being an important neighbourhood connection, it is unsafe for pedestrians crossing and cyclists travelling through. The wide curb radius and lack of physical protection have resulted in dangerous incidents and near misses.

In early August, a truck driver making a prohibited right turn struck and seriously injured a cyclist travelling through the intersection. This incident should have never occurred, and I am grateful the cyclist survived. There is an urgent need for immediate improvements to ensure these collisions do not happen again.

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

1. City Council rescind the existing permit parking regulation in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. daily on the odd (north) side of Annette Street from Runnymede Road to the south branch of Beresford Avenue.

2. City Council rescind the existing permit parking regulation in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. daily on the even (south) side of Annette Street, from Mavety Street to Medland Street.

3. City Council authorize parking by permit only to be in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. daily on the even (south) side of Annette Street, from Willard Avenue to Windermere Avenue.

4. City Council authorize parking by permit only to be in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. daily on the even (south) side of Annette Street, from Beresford Avenue to Runnymede Road.

5. City Council authorize parking by permit only to be in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. daily on the even (south) side of Annette Street from, Gilmour Avenue to Evelyn Avenue.

6. City Council authorize parking by permit only to be in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. daily on the even (south) side of Annette Street, from High Park Avenue to Pacific Avenue. 

7. City Council authorize parking by permit only to be in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. daily on the odd (north) side of Annette Street, from Jane Street to Willard Avenue.

8. City Council authorize parking by permit only to be in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. daily on the odd (north) side of Annette Street, from Windermere Avenue to Durie Street.

9. City Council authorize parking by permit only to be in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. daily on the odd (north) side of Annette Street, from Runnymede Road to Gilmour Avenue.

10. City Council authorize parking by permit only to be in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. daily on the odd (north) side of Annette Street, from Clendenan Avenue to High Park Avenue.

11. City Council authorize parking by permit only to be in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. daily on the odd (north) side of Annette Street, from Medland Street to Mavety Street.

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

Transportation Services received a request from Councillor Gord Perks' office on behalf of residents requesting the implementation of overnight on-street permit parking on Annette Street between Jane Street and Keele Street to accommodate their long-term parking needs.

Transportation Services is requesting approval to amend the existing permit parking by-law on Annette Street between Jane Street and Keele Street within permit parking areas 1B, 1E and 1F.

The estimated funding to implement permit parking is $5,278.00 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 $35,505.00.

It is recommended that:

1. City Council designate a Community Safety Zone in effect at all times on both sides of Crawford Street, between Queen Street West and Dundas Street West.

My office has heard concerns from residents and staff regarding road safety in their neighbourhood, primarily along Crawford Street, parallel to Trinity Bellwoods Park. In order to address these concerns, I am seeking to declare Crawford Street, from Queen Street West to Dundas Street West, a community safety zone.

It is recommended that:

1. Toronto and East York Community Council enact a standing prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of Wellington Street West, between a point 100 metres west of Bathurst Street and a point 25 metres further west.
 

2. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing standing prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of Wellington Street West, between a point 42 metres west of Bathurst Street and a point 27 metres further west.

On Wellington Street West between Bathurst Street and Tecumseth Street, a loading zone is required to permit pick-up/drop-off activities in a manner that does not block the single lane of westbound traffic. This reserved space will also help to alleviate traffic back-up during solid waste collection. In addition, the rescinding of the No Standing on the north side of Wellington Street West between a point 42 metres west of Bathurst and a point 27 metres further west will simplify the signage where a designated loading zone and accompanying signage already exist.

It is recommended that:

1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the amendments to parking regulations on Widmer Street, between King Street West and Adelaide Street West, as described in "Attachment 1: Parking Amendments – Widmer Street".

The development at 8-30 Widmer Street consists of two towers of 48 and 49 storeys, plus the retention of six heritage townhomes.  It contains a total of 646 residential units and 352 hotel units, as well as 184 parking spaces (124 for residential and 60 for visitor/hotel use) within a four-level underground garage. The site is bounded by Adelaide Street West to the north, Widmer Street to the east and public lanes to the south and west.

Plazacorp requested to amend various parking regulations on Widmer Street as part of the site plan application for 8-30 Widmer Street.

It is recommended that:

1. Toronto and East York Community Council reduce the speed limit from 40 km/h to 30 km/h on Adelaide Street West, between Shaw Street and Bathurst Street.

My office has heard concerns from local residents regarding road safety in their neighbourhoods, spanning Adelaide Street, and including and particularly in the vicinity of Portugal Square. In order to address these concerns, I’m seeking to lower the speed limit on this key street to improve road safety.

It is recommended that:

1. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit eastbound right-turns at all times to the underground driveway that services the Metro Toronto Convention Centre located at the intersection of Front Street West and John Street.

2. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit westbound left-turns at all times to the underground driveway that services the Metro Toronto Convention Centre located at the intersection of Front Street West and John Street.

3. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit southbound through movements at all times to the underground driveway that services the Metro Toronto Convention Centre located at the intersection of Front Street West and John Street.

Transportation Services is requesting approval from Toronto and East York Community Council to prohibit the following movements to the underground parking garage that services the Metro Toronto Convention Centre located at the intersection of Front Street West and John Street:

- eastbound right turns at all times;

- westbound left-turns at all times; and

- southbound straight through movements at all times.

During an investigation, Transportation Services staff determined that these existing turn prohibitions are not by-lawed and the recommendation noted below addresses this matter.

It is recommended that:

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

2. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway on Lowther Avenue, between Brunswick Avenue and Avenue Road, to install 14 speed humps, generally as shown on the attached Drawing Nos. TC-375, TC-376, TC-377 dated October 2024 from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.

For residents on Lowther Avenue and the surrounding neighbourhood, speeding is a persistent concern, particularly given the use of the street by non-local drivers seeking to avoid Bloor Street. My office received numerous requests, including from the Annex Residents’ Association, for traffic calming. Speed humps, which Transportation Services staff agree would be feasible, would significantly improve safety for road users.

It is recommended that:

1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Manning Avenue, between Bloor Street West and Barton Avenue.

2. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway on Manning Avenue, between Bloor Street West and Barton Avenue, to install six speed humps, generally as shown on the attached Drawing No. TC-367 dated October 2024 from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.

Residents on Manning Avenue are frustrated by frequent speeding on their street endangering pedestrians and cyclists. They have requested the installation of speed humps, which Transportation Services agree would be feasible. Speed humps have made surrounding streets safer and residents are eager to see them installed on Manning Avenue.

It is recommended that:

1. Toronto and East York Community Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to review and report back on the feasibility of excluding the developments listed below from Permit Parking should it be implemented on an area or street-based basis in the future:

a. 1 Cole Street;
b. 25 Cole Street;
c. 12-40 Cole Street;
d. 42-70 Cole Street;
e. 30 Dreamers Way;
f. 25 Nicholas Street;
g. 55 Nicholas Avenue;
h. 7-35 Oak Street;
i. 7 and 9 Peaceful Way;
j. 55 Regent Park Boulevard;
k. 100 River Street;
l. 130 River Street;
m. 154 and 156 Sackville Street;
n. 200 Sackville Street;
o. 225 Sackville Street;
p. 260 Sackville Street;
q. 378-388 Shuter Street;
r. 170 Sumach Street;
s. 225 Sumach Street;
t. 53-63 Sutton Street;
u. 146 Sumach Street; and
v. 20 Tubman Street

I am writing to take the next step to create new permit parking opportunities for Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC) tenants in the Regent Park neighbourhood.

Prior to revitalization, Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC) tenants in Regent Park had above ground parking lots with parking for their tenants. Through revitalization and with the start of Phases 4 and 5 construction, Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC) tenants have now lost this above ground parking. Limited underground parking within Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC) buildings has instead been made available.

At the June 11, 2024 Toronto and East York Community Council meeting, a motion that exempted the petition and polling requirements to implement permit parking in the Regent Park neighbourhood was approved. This motion is to limit buildings that can access future permit parking to tenants within Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC) buildings. Due to the immense desirability of permit parking in the downtown, this measure would provide an equity lens that would deliver affordable permit parking spaces to Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC) tenants.

It is recommended that:

1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on the following roads:

a. Cornwall Street, between River Street and Picking Coke Lane;
b. Oak Street, between Sackville Street and Sumach Street;
c. Sackville Street, between Dundas Street East and Oak Street;
d. Sumach Street, between Dundas Street East and Oak Street; and
e. Wyatt Avenue, between Sumach Street and River Street.
 

2. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway on Cornwall Street, between River Street and Picking Coke Lane, to install three speed humps, generally as shown on the attached Drawing No. TC-345 dated September 2024 from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
 

3. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway on Oak Street, between Sackville Street and Sumach Street, to install four speed humps, generally as shown on the attached Drawing No. TC-368 dated October 2024 from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
 

4. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway on Sackville Street, between Dundas Street East and Oak Street, to install two speed humps, generally as shown on the attached Drawing No. TC-356 dated September 2024 from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
 

5. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway on Sumach Street, between Dundas Street East and Oak Street, to install two speed humps, generally as shown on the attached Drawing No. TC-357 dated September 2024 from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
 

6. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway on Wyatt Avenue, between Sumach Street and River Street, to install three speed humps, generally as shown on the attached Drawing No. TC-351 dated September 2024 from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
 

7. Subject to approval of Recommendation 1 and 4 above, Toronto and East York Community Council reduce the speed limit from 50 km/h to 30 km/h on Sackville Street, between Dundas Street East and Oak Street, in conjunction with the installation of speed humps.

I am writing to request speed humps on four streets within the Regent Park neighbourhood: Cornwall Street, between River Street and Picking Coke Lane; Sackville Street, between Dundas Street East and Oak Street; Sumach Street, between Dundas Street East and Oak Street; and Wyatt Avenue, between Sumach Street and River Street.

Pedestrian safety has been a critical focus of my office. While reviewing existing traffic calming in Regent Park, my staff, in discussion with community members and with lived experience, identified these four streets that had the potential for traffic calming measures. Future traffic calming measures will be considered as Regent Park Phases 4 and 5 moves forward. 

It is recommended that:

1. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation 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 $5.25 per hour and for a maximum period of three hours, on the south side of St. Joseph Street, between Bay Street and Yonge Street.
 

2. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the installation of parking machines on the south side of St. Joseph Street, between Bay Street and a point 11 metres west of St. Nicholas 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, at a rate of $5.25 per hour and for a maximum period of three hours.
 

3. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the installation of parking machines on the south side of St. Joseph Street, between a point 6.5 metres east of St. Nicholas Street and Yonge 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, at a rate of $5.25 per hour and for a maximum period of three hours.
 

4. Toronto and East York Community Council designate a commercial loading zone to be in effect at all times on the south side of St. Joseph Street, between St. Nicholas Street and a point 11 metres west.
 

5. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit standing at all times on the south side of St. Joseph Street, between St. Nicholas Street and a point 6.5 metres east.

I am writing to request parking amendments to St. Joseph Street to help facilitate a passenger pick-up/drop-off zone and a commercial loading zone on St. Joseph Street west of Yonge Street.

The Bay Cloverhill Community Association has raised concerns brought by local residents about difficulties facilitating deliveries, ride-share and other vehicles for buildings near Yonge Street and St. Joseph Street. Vehicles are often parking or standing in No Parking zones, blocking parking garages and sometimes double parking on both sides of the street.

A proper passenger pick-up/drop off zone as well as a commercial loading zone would help provide a pick-up drop-off zone for vehicles and help manage traffic in the area.

It is recommended that:

1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Granby Street, between Sheard Street and Church Street.
 

2. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway on Granby Street, between Sheard Street and Church Street, to install three speed humps, generally as shown on the attached Drawing No. TC-353 dated September 2024 from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.

I am writing to request speed humps on Granby Street between Sheard Street and Church Street in order to improve pedestrian safety in the McGill-Granby neighbourhood.

At the July10, 2024 Toronto East York Community Council meeting, the McGill-Granby Village Residents’ Association requested traffic calming on both McGill Street and Granby Street associated with the development at 412-418 Church Street. I requested Transportation Service staff to review, and they have determined both McGill Street and Granby Street are eligible for speed humps.

It is recommended that:

1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on McGill Street, between Sheard Street and Church Street.
 

2. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway on McGill Street, between Sheard Street and Church Street, to install four speed humps, generally as shown on the attached Drawing No. TC-352 dated September 2024 from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.

I am writing to request speed humps on McGill Street between Sheard Street and Church Street in order to improve pedestrian safety in the McGill-Granby neighbourhood.

At the July 10, 2024 Toronto East York Community Council meeting, the McGill-Granby Village Residents’ Association requested traffic calming on both McGill Street and Granby Street associated with the development at 412-418 Church Street. I requested Transportation Service staff to review, and they have determined both McGill Street and Granby Street are eligible for speed humps.

It is recommended that:

1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Kingston Road and Columbine Avenue.

My office has heard concerns from residents in the Beach Triangle neighborhood about the lack of safe pedestrian crossings along Kingston Road, a major arterial route. Following a successful community petition showing strong support, I am recommending the installation of traffic control signals at Kingston Road and Columbine Avenue. This measure will significantly improve pedestrian safety and ensure safer, more accessible travel for all.

It is recommended that:

1. City Council rescind the existing stopping prohibition in effect from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Mon. to Fri., except public holidays on the east side of Main Street, between a point 50 metres north of Danforth Avenue and a point 37 metres south of Doncaster Avenue.

2. City Council amend the existing maximum 2-hour parking regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Main Street, between a point 111 metres north of Danforth Avenue and a point 37 metres south of Doncaster Avenue, to be in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.

My office heard from residents who previously conducted a poll to amend the 1-hour maximum parking condition on Main Street, between Danforth Avenue and Doncaster Avenue. The original request was to amend the 1-hour max to 6:00 p.m., but due to an existing stopping prohibition, it was adjusted to 4:00 p.m. Residents would like the 1-hour max to extend until 6:00 p.m., therefore, I recommend adoption of my recommendations. 

It is recommended that:

1. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the west side of Nursewood Road, between Queen Street East and the south end of Nursewood Road.

2. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the west side of Nursewood Road, between Queen Street East and the south end of Nursewood Road.

3. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the east side of Nursewood Road, between a point 235 metres south of Queen Street East and the south end of Nursewood Road.

4. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times within the cul-de-sac area at the south terminus of Nursewood Road.

5. 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 odd (east) side of Nursewood Road, from 240.8 metres south of Queen Street East to Queen Street East, to be in effect from 235 metres south of Queen Street East to Queen Street East.

My office and Transportation Services staff met with residents on Nursewood Road to discuss some of the unique challenges they encounter each summer on their street.  The main issues they are experiencing are congestion, double parking, and blocked driveways during the busy summer months.  To remedy these issues, it is recommended that:

It is recommended that:

1. 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 north side of Wakunda Place, between a point 30.5 metres east of O’Connor Drive and a point 60 metres east thereof, to be in effect from a point 16 metres east of O’Connor Drive and a point 45 metres further east.

2. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of Wakunda Place, between O’Connor Drive and a point 86.5 meters east of O’Connor Drive.

3. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize parking for a maximum period of 15 minutes from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the north side of Wakunda Place, between a point 61 metres east of O’Connor Drive and a point 27 metres further east.

4. Toronto and East York Community Council amend the existing parking prohibition at all times, on north side of Wakunda Place, between O'Connor Drive and the east end of Wakunda Place, to be in effect all times, between a point 88 metres east of O’Connor Drive and the east end of Wakunda Place.

5. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit parking at all times on the north side of Wakunda Place, between O’Connor Drive and a point 61 metres east.

6. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit parking from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. of the next following day, Monday to Friday, and at all times, Saturday and Sunday, on the north side of Wakunda Place, between a point 61 meters east of O’Connor Drive and a point 27 metres further east.

My office was onsite with the school administrators at O’Connor Public School earlier this year to discuss student safety during pick-up and drop-off hours. To improve student safety and assist with traffic flow on Wakunda Place, I recommend adoption of my recommendations.

It is recommended that:

1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Norway Avenue between Lee Avenue and Elmer Avenue.

2. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway to install six speed humps on Norway Avenue between Lee Avenue and Elmer Avenue, generally as shown on the attached Drawing No. TC-373, TC-374, dated October 2024 from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.

My office heard from residents on Norway Avenue (between Lee Avenue and Elmer Avenue) about a collision between a speeding vehicle and a cyclist. The community requested a petition to determine if there was enough support to install speed humps to prevent an incident like this from happening again.

It is recommended that:

1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Queensdale Avenue between Coxwell Avenue and Woodington Avenue.

2. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway to install three speed humps on Queensdale Avenue between Coxwell Avenue and Woodington Avenue, generally as shown on the attached Drawing No. TC-371, dated October 2024 from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.

My office heard from residents on Queensdale Avenue, between Coxwell Ave and Woodington Ave, regarding concerns about road safety in the community.  Residents noted that vehicles travel at high rates of speed along Queensdale Ave and after a successful community petition, I recommend the following:

It is recommended that:

1. Toronto and East York Community Council designate an accessible loading zone to be in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Kimberley Avenue, between a point 80 metres north of Swanwick Avenue and a point 11 metres further north.

2. 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 odd (east) side of Kimberley Avenue, from Swanwick Avenue to Gerrard Street East, to be in effect all times except no standing from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Kimberley Avenue, between a point 80 metres north of Swanwick Avenue and a point 11 metres further north.

My office received a request from a resident on Kimberley Avenue regarding accessibility challenges their family faces outside their home. They require a safe, accessible loading zone for daily pick-up and drop-off, twice a day, Monday through Friday, to accommodate the needs of a family member with special requirements. Therefore, I recommend adoption of my recommendations. 

It is recommended that:

1. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing stopping prohibition in effect at all times on the west side of Amroth Avenue, between Danforth Avenue and a point 91.4 metres south.
 

2. 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 Amroth Avenue, from Oakcrest Avenue to Danforth Avenue, all times, except no parking anytime between Danforth Avenue and a point 91.4 metres south of it, and 1-hr. parking 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. between Oakcrest Avenue and a point 91.4 metres south of Danforth Avenue, to be in effect at all times, except no parking from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., between a point 15 metres south of Danforth Avenue and a point 16.5 metres further south, and 1-hr. parking from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. between Oakcrest Avenue and Danforth Avenue.
 

3. 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., on the west side of Amroth Avenue, between Oakcrest Avenue and a point 91.4 metres south of Danforth Avenue, to be in effect between Oakcrest Avenue and a point 31.5 metres south of Danforth Avenue.
 

4. Toronto and East York Community designate a commercial loading zone to be in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., on the west side of Amroth Avenue, between a point 15 metres south of Danforth Avenue and a point 16.5 metres further south.

The City of Toronto is launching a Missing Middle Housing pilot project on a city-owned lot located at 72 Amroth Avenue, aimed at diversifying housing stock and introducing gentle density to the neighborhood. The zoning approval for the project is on the agenda for the Planning and Housing Committee on October 30, 2024 (PH16.3: Expanding Housing Options in Neighbourhoods - Beaches-East York Pilot Project - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments - Decision Report - Approval).

After extensive community consultation with Amroth Avenue residents, the most prominent concern raised was the impact on street parking availability. In response to these concerns, and advised by Transportation Services staff, I am making the following recommendations.

Toronto and East York Community Council will introduce bills.