Scarborough Community Council

Meeting No.:
20
Contact:
Nancy Martins, Committee Administrator
Meeting Date:
Thursday, February 20, 2025

Phone:
416-397-4579
Start Time:
9:30 AM
E-mail:
scc@toronto.ca
Location:
Council Chamber, Scarborough Civic Centre/Video Conference
Chair:
Councillor Paul Ainslie

SC20.1 - 2759 and 2761 to 2763 Kingston Road and 52 St Quentin Avenue - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval

(Submitted for City Council Consideration on March 26, 2025)
Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Amended
Ward:
20 - Scarborough Southwest

Public Notice Given

Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990

Community Council Recommendations

The Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

 

1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands municipally known as 2759 and 2761 to 2763 Kingston Road and 52 St Quentin Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the report (December 17, 2024) from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District.

 

2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 2759 and 2761 to 2763 Kingston Road and 52 St Quentin Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 6 to the report (December 17, 2024) from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District, as amended by the following:

 

a. Amend Site Specific Provision (N) of Clause 7, to read as follows:


“(N) The provision of dwelling units is subject to the following:


(i) a minimum of 25 percent of the total number of dwelling units, rounded down to the nearest whole number, must have 2 or more bedrooms;


(ii) a minimum of 15 percent of the total number of dwelling units, rounded down to the nearest whole number, must have 3 or more bedrooms; and


(iii) any dwelling units with 3 or more bedrooms provided to satisfy (ii) above are not included in the provision required by (i) above.”

 

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 require the owner to provide and implement an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning for Eligible Tenants of the existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished, addressing financial compensation and other assistance to lessen hardship, including the provision of rent gap payments.

 

5. City Council require the owner to enter into an agreement or legal undertaking with the City to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, securing the implementation of the Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan required by Recommendation 4 above, prior to the issuance of the Notice of Approval Conditions for Site Plan Approval by the Executive Director, Development Review or their designate, pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

Decision Advice and Other Information

The Scarborough Community Council commenced a statutory public meeting on January 14, 2025 that continued on February 20, 2025, and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

Origin

(December 17, 2024) Report from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District

Summary

This Report recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law for the site municipally known as 2759 and 276 to 2763 Kingston Road and 52 St Quentin Avenue to permit the development of a 10-storey (36.83 metres including the mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building containing 95 residential units with retail on the ground floor. The development is proposed to contain 6,408 square metres of residential gross floor area and 433 square metres of retail gross floor area with two levels of underground parking with access from a private driveway off of St Quentin Avenue.

 

The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement (2024). The proposed development also conforms to the City's Official Plan. It will provide housing options in a mid-rise form, intensifying an underutilized site along Kingston Road consistent with the existing and planned context.

Background Information

(December 17, 2024) Report and Attachments 1 to 5 and 7 to 9 from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District on 2759 and 2761 to 2763 Kingston Road and 52 St Quentin Avenue - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-252144.pdf
Attachment 6: Draft Zoning By-law Amendment
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-252145.pdf
(December 13, 2024) Notice of Public Meeting
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-252143.pdf

Communications

(February 10, 2025) E-mail from Nicole Corrado (SC.New)
(February 18, 2025) Letter from Marina Tadenc, Cliffcrest Scarborough Village SW Residents Association (SC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/sc/comm/communicationfile-187763.pdf

Speakers

Mathew Laing, MA Development Services
Jennifer Maestre, MA Development Services
Peter Thachuk, Cliffcrest Scarborough Village South-West Resident’s Association
Marina Tadenc, Cliffcrest Scarborough Village South-West Resident’s Association

SC20.2 - 253 Markham Road, 12, 20 and 30 Dunelm Street- City-Initiated Zoning By-law Amendment - Decision Report - Approval

(Submitted for City Council Consideration on March 26, 2025)
Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Ward:
24 - Scarborough - Guildwood

Public Notice Given

Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990

Community Council Recommendations

The Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

 

1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013, as amended by 988-2022 for the lands municipally known as 253 Markham Road, 12, 20 and 30 Dunelm Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 3 to the report (February 3, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District.

 

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

 

3. City Council authorize City officials to take such action as is necessary to implement the recommendations above, including the amending and execution of necessary agreements as required.

Decision Advice and Other Information

The Scarborough Community Council held a statutory public meeting on February 20, 2025 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

Origin

(February 3, 2025) Report from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District

Summary

This report recommends City Council approve a City-Initiated Zoning By-law Amendment which proposed revisions to City-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013, as amended by Site Specific Zoning By-law 988-2022, including matters secured through Section 37 of the Planning Act as detailed in Schedule A.

 

An associated Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment Application Number 16 1735545 ESC 36 OZ was, approved by City Council in 2022 to permit the construction of a 783 unit (54,634 square metre) residential development. The approved development consists of four residential buildings ranging between 8 and 20 storeys in height (Buildings A, B, C, D), two blocks of three and a half storey stacked back-to-back townhouses (Buildings E and F) and a new 4,455 square metre (1.1 acre) public park. Vehicular access to the buildings is via a C-shaped private street off Dunelm Street, with parking located in an underground garage. The proponent has an opportunity to quickly advance the construction of Building A which would provide 245 affordable rental and rental controlled housing units, supported by financial commitments made by the federal governments and the City.

 

The proposed amendments recommended by this report would not assign any further development rights to the subject property but will help to facilitate the delivery of an affordable rental and rent controlled housing project in the first phase of construction (Building A).

Background Information

(February 3, 2025) Report and Attachments 1 and 2 from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District on 253 Markham Road, 12, 20 and 30 Dunelm Street- City-Initiated Zoning By-law Amendment - Decision Report - Approval
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-253045.pdf
Attachment 3: Draft Zoning By-law Amendment
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-253046.pdf
(January 24, 2025) Notice of Public Meeting
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-252647.pdf

Communications

(February 20, 2025) Submission from Matthew Schuman, McCarthy Tétrault LLP, on behalf of Options for Homes (SC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/sc/comm/communicationfile-187773.pdf

SC20.3 - Assumption of Services, Registered Plan 66M-2555, Goldman Ellesmere 2 Developments Inc., Application No. 13 268033 ESC 37 SB, 1001 Ellesmere Rd Subdivision, Scarborough

(Submitted for City Council Consideration on March 26, 2025)
Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Ward:
21 - Scarborough Centre

Community Council Recommendations

The Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

 

1. City Council assume the services installed within 1001 Ellesmere Rd Subdivision and that the city formally assume the roads within the Registered Plan of Subdivision 66M-2555.

 

2. City Council authorize the Director, Development Review to release the performance guarantee held with respect to the municipal services in accordance with the Subdivision Agreement.

 

3. City Council direct that an assumption By-law be prepared to assume the public highway and municipal services within the Registered Subdivision Plan 66M-2555.

 

4. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the assumption By-law in the Land Registry Office, at the expense of the Owner.

 

5. City Council authorize the appropriate City Officials to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

 

6. City Council authorize the appropriate City Officials to transfer ownership of the street lighting system constructed with Registered Plan of Subdivision 66M-2555 to Toronto Hydro.

Origin

(January 16, 2025) Report from the Acting Director, Engineering Review, Development Review Division

Summary

This report recommends that the municipal services under the terms of the Subdivision Agreement for 1001 Ellesmere Rd, Plan 66M-2555, dated June 21, 2017. between Goldman Ellesmere 2 Developments Inc. and the City of Toronto be assumed by the city. 

Background Information

(January 16, 2025) Report and Attachment 1 from the Acting Director, Engineering Review, Development Review Division on Assumption of Services, Registered Plan 66M-2555, Goldman Ellesmere 2 Developments Inc., Application No. 13 268033 ESC 37 SB, 1001 Ellesmere Rd Subdivision, Scarborough
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-252670.pdf

Communications

(February 20, 2025) E-mail from Henry Maduabuchi (SC.New)

SC20.4 - Assumption of Services, Registered Plan 66M-2556, Actonbridge Holding Corp., 8833 Sheppard Avenue East Subdivision, Scarborough

(Submitted for City Council Consideration on March 26, 2025)
Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Ward:
25 - Scarborough - Rouge Park

Community Council Recommendations

The Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

 

1. City Council assume the municipal services installed within 8833 Sheppard Avenue East subdivision and that the city formally assume Kingbird Grove road within the Registered Plan of Subdivision 66M-2556.

 

2. City Council authorize the Acting Director, Engineering Review to release the performance guarantee held with respect to the municipal services in accordance with the Subdivision Agreement.

 

3. City Council direct that an assumption By-law be prepared to assume the public highway and municipal services within the Registered Plan of Subdivision 66M-2556.

 

4. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the assumption By-law in the Land Registry Office at the expense of the Owner.

 

5. City Council authorize the appropriate City Officials to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

 

6.  City Council authorize the appropriate City Officials to transfer ownership of the street lighting system constructed with registered plan of subdivision 66M-2556 to Toronto Hydro.

Origin

(January 17, 2025) Report from the Acting Director, Engineering Review, Development Review Division

Summary

This report recommends that the municipal services under the terms of the Subdivision Agreement for Plan 66M-2556, dated May 10, 2018. between Actonbridge Holding Corp. and the City of Toronto be assumed by the city.

Background Information

(January 17, 2025) Report and Attachment 1 from the Acting Director, Engineering Review, Development Review Division on Assumption of Services, Registered Plan 66M-2556, Actonbridge Holding Corp., 8833 Sheppard Avenue East Subdivision, Scarborough
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-252673.pdf

SC20.5 - Assumption of Services, Registered Plans 66M-2540, 67 Kirkdene Drive

(Submitted for City Council Consideration on March 26, 2025)
Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Ward:
25 - Scarborough - Rouge Park

Community Council Recommendations

The Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

 

1. City Council assume the services installed in the subdivision and that the City formally assume Bluebird Place road within the Registered Plan of Subdivision 66M-2540.

 

2. City Council authorize the Acting Director, Engineering Review to release the performance guarantee held with respect to the municipal services in accordance with the Subdivision Agreement.

 

3. City Council direct that an assumption By-law be prepared to assume the public highway and municipal services within the Registered Plan of Subdivision 66M-2540.

 

4. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the assumption By-law in the Land Registry Office at the expense of the Owner.

 

5. City Council authorize the appropriate City Officials to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

 

6. City Council authorize the appropriate City Officials to transfer ownership of the street lighting system constructed with Registered Plan of Subdivision 66M-2540 to Toronto Hydro.

Origin

(January 23, 2025) Report from the Acting Director, Engineering Review, Development Review Division

Summary

This report recommends that the municipal services under the terms of the Subdivision Agreements for Plan 66M-2540, dated October 20, 2017, between Your Home Developments (Kirkdene) Inc. and the City of Toronto be assumed by the City. 

Background Information

(January 23, 2025) Report and Attachment 1 from the Acting Director, Engineering Review, Development Review Division on Assumption of Services, Registered Plans 66M-2540, 67 Kirkdene Drive
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-252663.pdf

SC20.6 - 513 Huntingwood Drive - Application to Remove a Private Tree

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Not Adopted
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
22 - Scarborough - Agincourt

Community Council Decision

The Scarborough Community Council took no action on this item.

Decision Advice and Other Information

The motion to amend the item lost. As a result, Scarborough Community Council rejected the application, and no permit will be issued.

Origin

(January 30, 2025) Report from the Acting Director, Urban Forestry, Environment, Climate and Forestry

Summary

This report requests that Scarborough Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 513 Huntingwood Drive. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the tree is because the tree is in poor condition and there is a concern about potential failure.

         

The Colorado blue spruce tree (Picea pungens) measures 60 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 appeals the denial of a permit of a tree protected under the By-laws.

Background Information

(January 30, 2025) Report and Attachment 1 from the Acting Director, Urban Forestry, Environment, Climate and Forestry on 513 Huntingwood Drive - Application to Remove a Private Tree
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-252984.pdf

Communications

(February 10, 2025) E-mail from Nicole Corrado (SC.New)

Speakers

Jian Cao

SC20.7 - Permanent Closure of portions of Railway Street and Centre Street

(Submitted for City Council Consideration on March 26, 2025)
Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Ward:
24 - Scarborough - Guildwood

Public Notice Given

Community Council Recommendations

The Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

 

1. City Council authorize the permanent closure of the portion of Centre Street described as Part 4 on Plan 66R-33040 as shown on Attachment 1 to the report (February 3, 2025) from the Director, Planning, Design and Management, Transportation Services;

 

2. City Council authorize the permanent closure of the portion of Railway Street described as Part 4 on Plan 66R-31577 as shown on Attachment 2 to the report (February 3, 2025) from the Director, Planning, Design and Management, Transportation Services; and

 

3. City Council enact a by-law substantially in the form of the draft by-law attached as Attachment 3 to the report (February 3, 2025) from the Director, Planning, Design and Management, Transportation Services.

Origin

(February 3, 2025) Report from the Director, Planning, Design and Management, Transportation Services

Summary

As this report recommends the permanent closure of several portions of untravelled public highways, City Council approval is required.

 

Transportation Services recommends that those portions of Railway Street and Centre Street, shown on the registered plans of survey appended hereto as Part 4 on Attachment 1 and Part 4 on Attachment 2, of this report be permanently stopped up and closed in order to enable operational management of the lands to be transferred to Parks and Recreation to facilitate construction of new park space for Grant Faulkner Park.

Background Information

(February 3, 2025) Report and Attachments 1 to 3 from the Director, Planning, Design and Management, Transportation Services on Permanent Closure of portions of Railway Street and Centre Street
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-253039.pdf
(February 7, 2025) Public Notice
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-253055.pdf

SC20.8 - 26 Gilder Drive - Construction Staging Area

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
21 - Scarborough Centre

Community Council Decision

The Scarborough Community Council:

 

1. Authorized the closure of the north sidewalk and a 1.9 metre wide portion of the westbound curb lane on Gilder Drive, between a point 95 metres east of Midland Avenue and a point 200 metres further east with a provision of a temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the westbound curb lane, from February 27, 2025 to June 30, 2026, inclusive.

 

2. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition at all times on the north side of Gilder Drive, between a point 112 metres east of Midland Avenue and a point 47 metres further east.

 

3. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition at all times on the south side of Gilder Drive, between a point 95 metres east of Midland Avenue and a point 200 metres further east.

 

4. Prohibited stopping at all times on both sides of Gilder Drive, between a point 95 metres east of Midland Avenue and a point 200 metres further east.

 

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

 

6. Directed 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).

 

7. Directed 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.

 

8. Directed 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.

 

9. Directed 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.

 

10. Directed 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.

 

11. Directed 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.

 

12. Directed the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired.

 

13. Directed 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.

 

14. Directed 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.

 

15. Directed the occupation permit for construction staging on Gilder Drive be conditional, subject to there being no conflicts with Metrolinx transit project construction.

 

16. Directed that Gilder Drive be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.

Origin

(January 31, 2025) Report from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services

Summary

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

 

The Rose Corporation is constructing a 27-storey residential building at 26 Gilder Drive. The site is located on the north side of Gilder Drive, approximately 150 metres east of Midland Avenue.

 

Transportation Services is requesting authorization to temporarily close a portion of the westbound curb lane and the north sidewalk on Gilder Drive, fronting the site, for a period of 17 months, from February 27, 2025, to June 30, 2026, to enable construction staging operations for the development.

 

Pedestrians will be redirected into a 1.5 metre covered and protected walkway within the closed portion of the westbound lane on the north side of Gilder Drive.

Background Information

(January 31, 2025) Report and Attachment 1 from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services on 26 Gilder Drive - Construction Staging Area
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-253005.pdf

SC20.9 - Huntingwood Drive at Ridgecrest Drive - Pedestrian Crossing Protection

(Submitted for City Council Consideration on March 26, 2025)
Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Ward:
22 - Scarborough - Agincourt

Community Council Recommendations

The Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

 

1. City Council authorize the installation of a pedestrian crossover at the intersection of Huntingwood Drive and Ridgecrest Drive.

Origin

(February 3, 2025) Report from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services

Summary

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

 

Scarborough Community Council directed Transportation Services to investigate the feasibility of installing a pedestrian crossover (PXO) on Huntingwood Drive at Ridgecrest Drive and report back to Scarborough Community Council in the first quarter of 2025.

 

Transportation Services has reviewed the need for pedestrian crossing protection on Huntingwood Drive at Ridgecrest Drive.  Based on the assessment undertaken, Transportation Services is recommending the installation of a pedestrian crossover (PXO) on Huntingwood Drive.  The proposed PXO will provide enhanced safety for vulnerable road users crossing at this location, destined to/from the park, church, and elementary schools in the adjacent area of Huntingwood Drive.  This installation will require modifications to the infrastructure at this intersection, including one TTC platform, drainage, and trees.

Background Information

(February 3, 2025) Report and Attachments 1 and 2 from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services on Huntingwood Drive at Ridgecrest Drive - Pedestrian Crossing Protection
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-252909.pdf

SC20.10 - Kalmar Avenue - Traffic Calming (Speed Humps)

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
20 - Scarborough Southwest

Community Council Decision

The Scarborough Community Council:

 

1. Authorized the installation of speed humps on Kalmar Avenue, between Danforth Avenue and Hollis Avenue.

 

2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway for the installation of three speed humps on Kalmar Avenue, between Danforth Avenue and Hollis Avenue, generally as shown on Attachment 2, Drawing TC-445, to the report (February 3, 2025) from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.

Origin

(February 3, 2025) Report from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services

Summary

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

Background Information

(February 3, 2025) Report and Attachments 1 to 4 from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services on Kalmar Avenue -Traffic Calming (Speed Humps)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-253034.pdf

SC20.11 - Audrey Avenue - Traffic Calming (Speed Humps)

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
20 - Scarborough Southwest

Community Council Decision

The Scarborough Community Council:

 

1. Authorized the installation of speed humps on Audrey Avenue, between Kingston Road and Dodge Road.

 

2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway for the installation of five speed humps on Audrey Avenue, between Kingston Road and Dodge Road, generally as shown on Attachment 2, Drawing TC-444, to the report (February 3, 2025) from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.

Origin

(February 3, 2025) Report from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services

Summary

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 Audrey Avenue, between Kingston Road and Dodge Road.  Staff's assessment indicates the criteria as set out in the updated Traffic Calming Policy has been satisfied.  Therefore, speed humps should be installed on Audrey Avenue.

Background Information

(February 3, 2025) Report from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services on Audrey Avenue - Traffic Calming (Speed Humps)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-253038.pdf

SC20.12 - Ellington Drive - Traffic Calming (Speed Humps)

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
21 - Scarborough Centre

Community Council Decision

The Scarborough Community Council:

 

1. Authorized the installation of speed humps on Ellington Drive, between Lawrence Avenue East and Warden Avenue.

 

2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway for the installation of 23 speed humps on Ellington Drive, between Lawrence Avenue East and Warden Avenue, generally as shown on Attachments 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7, Drawings TC-439, TC-440, TC-441, TC-442, and TC-443, to the report (February 3, 2025) from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.

 

3. Subject to approval of Recommendations 1 and 2 above, reduced the speed limit from 40 km/h to 30 km/h on Ellington Drive, between Lawrence Avenue East and Warden Avenue, in conjunction with the installation of speed humps.

Origin

(February 3, 2025) Report from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services

Summary

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

Background Information

(February 3, 2025) Report and Attachments 1 to 8 from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services on Ellington Drive - Traffic Calming (Speed Humps)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-253035.pdf

SC20.13 - Wye Valley Road - Traffic Calming (Speed Humps)

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
21 - Scarborough Centre

Community Council Decision

The Scarborough Community Council:

 

1. Authorized the installation of speed humps on Wye Valley Road, between Ellesmere Road and Shropshire Drive.

 

2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway for the installation of nine speed humps on Wye Valley Road, between Ellesmere Road and Shropshire Drive, generally as shown on Attachments 2 and 3, Drawings TC-437 and TC-438, to the report (February 3, 2025) from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.

Origin

(February 3, 2025) Report from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services

Summary

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 Wye Valley Road, between Ellesmere Road and Shropshire Drive.  Staff's assessment indicates that the criteria as set out in the updated Traffic Calming Policy has been satisfied.  Therefore, speed humps should be installed on Wye Valley Road.

Background Information

(February 3, 2025) Report and Attachments 1 to 4 from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services on Wye Valley Road - Traffic Calming (Speed Humps)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-252908.pdf

SC20.14 - Lockie Avenue - Traffic Calming (Speed Humps)

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
22 - Scarborough - Agincourt

Community Council Decision

The Scarborough Community Council:

 

1. Authorized the installation of speed humps on Lockie Avenue, between Midland Avenue and Agincourt Drive.

 

2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway for the installation of five speed humps on Lockie Avenue, between Midland Avenue and Agincourt Drive, generally as shown on Attachment 2, Drawing TC-448, to the report (February 3, 2025) from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.

 

3. Subject to approval of Recommendations 1 and 2 above, reduced the speed limit from 40 km/h to 30 km/h on Lockie Avenue, between Midland Avenue and Agincourt Drive, in conjunction with the installation of speed humps.

Origin

(February 3, 2025) Report from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services

Summary

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

Background Information

(February 3, 2025) Report and Attachments 1 to 3 from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services on Lockie Avenue - Traffic Calming (Speed Humps)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-253032.pdf

SC20.15 - Reidmount Avenue - Traffic Calming (Speed Humps)

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
22 - Scarborough - Agincourt

Community Council Decision

The Scarborough Community Council:

 

1. Authorized the installation of speed humps on Reidmount Avenue, between Dowry Street and Kennedy Road.

 

2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway for the installation of ten speed humps on Reidmount Avenue, between Dowry Street and Kennedy Road, generally as shown on Attachments 2 and 3, Drawings TC-449 and TC-450, to the report (February 3, 2025) from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.

 

3. Subject to approval of Recommendations 1 and 2 above, reduced the speed limit from 50 km/h to 30 km/h on Reidmount Avenue, between Dowry Street and Kennedy Road, in conjunction with the installation of speed humps.

Origin

(February 3, 2025) Report from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services

Summary

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 Reidmount Avenue, between between Dowry Street and Kennedy Road.  Staff's assessment indicates that the criteria as set out in the updated Traffic Calming Policy has been satisfied.  Therefore, speed humps should be installed on Reidmount Avenue.

Background Information

(February 3, 2025) Report and Attachments 1 to 4 from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services on Reidmount Avenue - Traffic Calming (Speed Humps)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-253031.pdf

SC20.16 - East Avenue - Speed Limit Reduction

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
25 - Scarborough - Rouge Park

Community Council Decision

The Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.  Reduced the speed limit from 50 km/h to 40 km/h on East Avenue, between Lawrence Avenue East and East Willow Gate/Mastwood Crescent (south intersection).

Origin

(February 3, 2025) Report from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services

Summary

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 a speed limit reduction on East Avenue, between Lawrence Avenue East and East Willow Gate/Mastwood Crescent (south intersection), from 50 km/h to 40 km/h.  This regulation has already been signed in the field, however, the by-laws were not updated from the former City of Scarborough during the harmonization that occurred due to amalgamation in 1998.  This report will correct this longstanding oversight and ensure the by-laws are aligned with the posted 40 km/h speed limit signage.

Background Information

(February 3, 2025) Report and Attachment 1 from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services on East Avenue - Speed Limit Reduction
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-253037.pdf

SC20.17 - Queensbury Avenue - Accessible Parking Space

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
20 - Scarborough Southwest

Community Council Decision

The Scarborough Community Council:

 

1. Designated an on-street accessible parking space in effect at all times on the west side of Queensbury Avenue, between a point 253 metres north of Kingston Road and a point 5.5 metres further north. 

Origin

(February 3, 2025) Report from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services

Summary

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 of an on-street accessible parking space for a person with disabilities on the west side of Queensbury Avenue.

Background Information

(February 3, 2025) Report from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services on Queensbury Avenue - Accessible Parking Space
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-253030.pdf

SC20.18 - Windover Drive - Accessible Parking Space

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
24 - Scarborough - Guildwood

Community Council Decision

The Scarborough Community Council:

 

1. Rescinded the existing on-street accessible parking space on the south side of Windover Drive, between a point 66 metres west of Shoredale Avenue and a point 6 metres further west.

Origin

(February 3, 2025) Report from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services

Summary

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 removal of an on-street accessible parking space on the south side of Windover Drive.

 

During the course of the investigation, it was noted that there is a discrepancy between Shoredale "Drive" and the by-law Shoredale "Avenue". Recommendation 1 will correct this inconsistency.

Background Information

(February 3, 2025) Report from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services on Windover Drive - Accessible Parking Space
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-253047.pdf

SC20.19 - 701 Warden Avenue - Designation of Fire Routes and Amendment to Chapter 880 - Fire Routes

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
20 - Scarborough Southwest

Community Council Decision

The Scarborough Community Council:

 

1. Designated that part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plans filed with the Fire Chief in respect of the municipal address set out below, as a fire route pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes – 701 Warden Avenue.

 

2. Authorized the Fire Chief and City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route.

Origin

(January 2, 2025) Report from the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services

Summary

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

 

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

Background Information

(January 2, 2025) Report from the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services on 701 Warden Avenue. - Designation of Fire Routes and amendment to Chapter 880 - Fire Routes
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-251966.pdf
Amendment of Chapter 880 Fire Routes
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-251967.pdf

SC20.20 - 35-41 Danforth Road - Designation of Fire Routes and Amendment to Chapter 880 - Fire Routes

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
20 - Scarborough Southwest

Community Council Decision

The Scarborough Community Council:

 

1. Designated that part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plans filed with the Fire Chief in respect of the municipal address set out below, as a fire route pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes – 35-41 Danforth Road

 

2. Authorized the Fire Chief and City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route.

Origin

(January 2, 2025) Report from the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services

Summary

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

 

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

Background Information

(January 2, 2025) Report from the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services on 35-41 Danforth Road - Designation of Fire Routes and Amendment to Chapter 880 - Fire Routes
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-251964.pdf
Amendment of Chapter 880 Fire Routes
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-251965.pdf

SC20.21 - Fishleigh Drive, between Glen Everest Road and Midland Avenue - Traffic Calming - Speed Humps

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
20 - Scarborough Southwest

Community Council Decision

The Scarborough Community Council:

 

1. Authorized the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Fishleigh Drive, between Glen Everest Road and Midland Avenue.

 

2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway to install thirteen speed humps on Fishleigh Drive, between Glen Everest Road and Midland Avenue, generally as shown on the attached Drawings Number TC-446, and TC-447, dated January 2025 from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.

Origin

(February 7, 2025) Letter from Councillor Parthi Kandavel

Summary

This proposed motion is intended to address safety concerns of all road users, especially children, seniors, pedestrians, and cyclists residing on Fishleigh Drive. The residents of this area are facing a significant increased volume of traffic and associated speeding. Increased congestion of roads in the area resulting from increased construction and development work is adding pressure to the existing road. Based on data, we were able to understand that residents are overwhelmingly in support of traffic calming measures on Fishleigh Drive. Speed humps will improve safety and the quality of life for residents by allowing vehicles to travel at slower speeds. The following recommendations serve as an important tool to improve safety for community members.

Background Information

(February 7, 2025) Letter from Councillor Parthi Kandavel on Fishleigh Drive, between Glen Everest Road and Midland Avenue - Traffic Calming - Speed Humps
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-252957.pdf
Attachment 1: Drawings Number TC-446
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-252958.pdf
Attachment 2: Drawings Number TC-447
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-252959.pdf

SC20.22 - Re-allocating Unused Section 37 Funds Secured in By-law 1022-2014 in Ward 22

(Submitted for City Council Consideration on March 26, 2025)
Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Ward:
22 - Scarborough - Agincourt

Community Council Recommendations

The Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

 

1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Development Review to bring forward at the earliest opportunity a city-initiated amendment to the zoning by-law 1022-2014 in order to:

 

a.  re-allocate the unspent section 37 funds secured through a Municipal Infrastructure Agreement in Section 85. (a)(iii), towards other capital facility improvements within Ward 22, Scarborough-Agincourt

 

b.  Amend 85. (a)(v) to read as:

 

(v) In the event the cash contribution referred to in subsection (a)(i) and (a)(ii) above has not been used for the intended purpose within three (3) years of this By-law coming into full force and effect, the cash contribution may be redirected for another purpose, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director of City Planning, in consultation with the local Councillor, provided that the purpose(s) is/are identified in the Toronto Official Plan and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the lot.

Origin

(February 11, 2025) Letter from Councillor Nick Mantas

Summary

The zoning by-law amendment for the development at 1251 Bridletowne Crescent included a Section 37 Agreement. One of the community benefits secured in the agreement included the construction a 1.5 m pedestrian walkway from Timberbank Boulevard to the existing bridge over the channelized Highland Creek watercourse in a value of up to $250,000 through a Municipal Infrastructure Agreement The city has since then abandoned this infrastructure improvement and the amount has not been used.

 

Section 37 funds that are not used do not provide any community benefit. Thus, this motion directs staff to bring forward a City-initiated Zoning By-law Amendment to the first possible Scarborough Community Council meeting for a statutory public meeting to amend the zoning by-law to reallocate dormant funds to other capital improvements within Ward 22 Scarborough-Agincourt.

Background Information

(February 11, 2025) Letter from Councillor Nick Mantas on Re-allocating Unused Section 37 Funds Secured in By-law 1022-2014 in Ward 22
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-253188.pdf

SC20.23 - Introduction of By-laws

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Wards:
20 - Scarborough Southwest, 21 - Scarborough Centre, 22 - Scarborough - Agincourt, 23 - Scarborough North, 24 - Scarborough - Guildwood, 25 - Scarborough - Rouge Park

Community Council Decision

General Bills

Scarborough Community Council passed By-laws 117-2025 to 120-2025, subject to Section 226.9 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

 

Confirmatory Bill

Scarborough Community Council passed a Confirmatory Bill as By-law 121-2025, subject to Section 226.9 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

Summary

Scarborough Community Council will introduce bills.

Meeting Sessions

Session Date Session Type Start Time End Time Public or Closed Session
2025-02-20 Morning 9:36 AM 11:46 AM Public

Attendance

Members were present for some or all of the time period indicated.
Date and Time Quorum Members
2025-02-20
9:36 AM - 11:46 AM
(Public Session)
Present Present: Paul Ainslie (Chair), Parthi Kandavel, Nick Mantas, Jennifer McKelvie, Jamaal Myers, Michael Thompson
Source: Toronto City Clerk at www.toronto.ca/council