Minutes To be Confirmed

North York Community Council:

1. Approved the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 15 Marchwood Drive and require the applicant to provide five replacement trees which can be achieved in a combination of on-site planting and cash-in-lieu of planting to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry.

This report requests that the North York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located on the boundary line between the properties of 15 Marchwood Drive and 111 Sandringham Drive. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the tree is concern about the potential damage to a cabana, pool equipment, and fence as the tree grows.

The Norway maple tree (Acer platanoides) measures 54 centimetres 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. The Community Council has delegated authority from the City Council to make a final decision as to whether a permit may be issued when an applicant appeals the City's decision to deny a tree permit.

North York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council refuse the application for Zoning By-law Amendment (Application Number 25 211052 NNY 16 OZ) for the lands municipally known as 8 Parmbelle Crescent for the reasons identified in the Report (April 13, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District.

2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor, together with appropriate City Staff, to appear before the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of City Council’s decision to refuse the application, in the event that the decision is appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal.

3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and other appropriate City Staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision, including requesting any conditions of approval that would be in the City's interest, in the event an appeal of Council's decision is allowed by the Ontario Land Tribunal, in whole or in part.

This Report recommends refusal of the application to amend the Zoning By-law to permit four three-storey (11.5 metres) townhouse dwelling units with one parking space within an integral garage for each unit at 8 Parmbelle Crescent.

The proposal does not conform with the Toronto Official Plan (2024), as it fails to respect and reinforce the existing character of the Neighbourhoods designation.

North York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council adopt Official Plan Amendment 902 (OPA 902) substantially in accordance with Attachment 3 to the report (April 13, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District.

 2. City Council direct staff to use the Official Plan Amendment 902 found at Attachment 3 to the report (April 13, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District in the evaluation of all current and new development applications in the Study Area.

3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the Official Plan Amendment 902 as may required.

4. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division and the Executive Director, Development Review, in consultation with other City Divisions as necessary, to report back to North York Community Council with Streetscape Guidelines for the study area.

5. City Council direct staff to use the Wynford-Concorde Mobility Strategy, as contained in Attachment 5 to the report (April 13, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, in the evaluation of all new development applications in the study area.

The North York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on April 29, 2026, and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act, RSO 1990.

The report recommends that City Council adopt the Official Plan Amendment 902 (SASP 932) for the Wynford-Concorde Focused Area Study. Official Plan Amendment 902 is the outcome of the Wynford-Concorde Focused Area Study, which is a multi-phased process officially launched in 2023. 

The goal of the Wynford-Concorde Focused Area Study is to develop a planning framework that focuses on an enhanced public realm and streetscape integrated with a multi-modal transportation network intended to serve the existing community and future residential and employment populations of the area that are anticipated to grow as a result of higher order transit being introduced to the area. The Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit began service in February 2026 with three stops in the study area, and the Ontario Line subway that is now under construction will terminate at the Don Valley Station in the area. The anticipated “big moves” for the study area are, enhanced sidewalk widenings and bikeways, greening and tree planting, landscaping, and lighting; the addition of street furniture; key intersection improvements; the introduction of mobility hubs; and potential new parks.

The policies contained within the Site and Area Specific Policies (SASP) are intended to guide change through improved connections and sustainability, enabling the area to become a transit-supportive pedestrian-oriented community with an enhanced public realm, while maintaining automobile access. The Site and Area Specific Policies contained within Official Plan Amendment 902 provides a framework for public realm, streetscape and mobility for the study area.

Official Plan Amendment 902 is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement (2024)(PPS 2024) and conforms with the Official Plan.

North York Community Council:

1. Forwarded the item to City Council without recommendations.

The North York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on April 29, 2026, and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act, RSO 1990.

This application proposes to amend the Official Plan and zoning by-law to permit a 7-storey (24.0 metres including mechanical space) mixed-use apartment building at 179-181 Finch Avenue East. The proposed building would have a total gross floor area of 3,806.6 square metres including 40 square metres of retail space, 40 residential dwelling units and 22 vehicular parking spaces. The proposal also includes 101 square metres of outdoor amenity space and 348 square metres of indoor amenity space.

The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement (2024). It will provide housing options in an appropriate built form, intensifying an underutilized site along a major street in a way that is transit supportive and respectful of both the existing and planned context.

A Hold is being proposed for the Zoning by-law in order to address various matters identified by Engineering Review.

North York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council amend the City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 substantially-in-accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendments in Attachment 1 to the report (April 13, 2026) from the Director, Transportation Planning, for the lands at:

- 5760 Yonge Street

- 6600 Yonge Street

- 6369 Yonge Street

- 6991 Yonge Street

- 6995 Yonge Street

- 1 Steeles Avenue East

- 7 Steeles Avenue East

- 9 Steeles Avenue East

- 11 Steeles Avenue East

- 13 Steeles Avenue East

- 15 Steeles Avenue East

- 19 Steeles Avenue East

- 25 Steeles Avenue East

- 27 Steeles Avenue East

- 31 Steeles Avenue

- 33 Steeles Avenue

- 35 Steeles Avenue

- 8 Nipigon Avenue

- 10 Nipigon Avenue

- 14 Nipigon Avenue

- 26 Nipigon Avenue

- 28 Nipigon Avenue

- 30 Nipigon Avenue

- 32 Nipigon Avenue

- 34 Nipigon Avenue

- 36 Nipigon Avenue

- 38 Nipigon Avenue

- 843 Don Mills Road

- Unaddressed lands south of 235 and 255 Wicksteed Avenue and north of existing hydro corridor.

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

The North York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on April 29, 2026, and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act, RSO 1990.

This report proposes City-initiated Zoning By-law amendments to facilitate the delivery of the Yonge North Subway Extension (YNSE) and Ontario Line (OL) projects. The purpose of these amendments is to provide relief from certain zoning provisions related to transportation uses for lands to be acquired by Metrolinx to accommodate Yonge North Subway Extension and Ontario Line project elements.

The Zoning By-law amendments enable the construction of transit facilities such as traction power substations, transit station entrance buildings and temporary facilities required for construction, where existing zoning either does not permit transit uses or the regulations are not optimized to accommodate the unique requirements of major public transit projects.

The amendments would apply to transportation uses only and are consistent with Official Plan policies and zoning, and none of the proposed amendments affect zoning permissions on abutting lands, nor will the amendments impact other uses permitted on properties affected by the amendments.

North York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council classify the lands municipally known as 3140, 3150 and 3170 Dufferin Street and 60 and 68 Apex Road as a Class 4 Noise Area pursuant to Publication NPC-300 (Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks Environmental Noise Guideline - Stationary and Transportation Sources - Approval and Planning) shown as Attachment 1 to the report (April 9, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District.

2. City Council forward its decision on this classification to the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks.

This Report recommends that City Council classify the lands at 3140, 3150 and 3170 Dufferin Street and 60 and 68 Apex Road as a Class 4 Area under relevant provincial noise guidelines administered by the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) to implement an approved mixed use development comprised of two buildings with four residential towers and non-residential space at-grade.

A Class 4 Area classification allows for higher daytime and nighttime sound level limits than would otherwise be permitted in relation to a noise sensitive land use such as residential dwellings and associated outdoor living areas. The impact of such higher levels is mitigated by specified noise control measures.

A Noise and Vibration Impact Study prepared in support of the development of the lands at 3140, 3150 and 3170 Dufferin Street and 60 and 68 Apex Road confirms that the development can be appropriately considered for a Class 4 Area classification. This Study has been peer reviewed by a consultant retained on behalf of the City, who agrees that this site is a candidate for Class 4 Area classification.

A Class 4 Area classification endorsed by City Council resolution would allow for existing industrial or commercial operations close to the subject site to use this noise classification and sound level limits in applications for required provincial approvals including operation certificates.

North York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council classify the lands municipally known as 3180 Dufferin Street as a Class 4 Noise Area pursuant to Publication NPC-300 (Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks Environmental Noise Guideline - Stationary and Transportation Sources - Approval and Planning) shown as Attachment 1 to the report (April 9, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District.

2. City Council forward its decision on this classification to the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks.

This Report recommends that City Council classify the lands at 3180 Dufferin Street as a Class 4 Area under relevant provincial noise guidelines administered by the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) to implement an approved mixed use development comprised of two buildings with four residential towers and non-residential space at-grade.

A Class 4 Area classification allows for higher daytime and nighttime sound level limits than would otherwise be permitted in relation to a noise sensitive land use such as residential dwellings and associated outdoor living areas. The impact of such higher levels is mitigated by specified noise control measures.

A Noise and Vibration Impact Study prepared in support of the development of the lands at 3180 Dufferin Street confirms that the development can be appropriately considered for a Class 4 Area classification. This Study has been peer reviewed by a consultant retained on behalf of the City, who agrees that this site is a candidate for Class 4 Area classification.

A Class 4 Area classification endorsed by City Council resolution would allow for existing industrial or commercial operations close to the subject site to use this noise classification and sound level limits in applications for required provincial approvals including operation certificates.

North York Community Council:

1. Approved the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 19 Lytton Boulevard and require the applicant to provide 5 replacement trees which can be achieved in a combination of on-site planting and cash-in-lieu of planting to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry.

This report requests that North York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 19 Lytton Boulevard. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting the removal of the tree is due to the poor location and concern that the roots are causing damage to both the applicant's driveway and foundation, and the neighbour's driveway and foundation at 17 Lytton Boulevard. The neighbour at 17 Lytton Boulevard agrees with these concerns.

The honey locust tree (Gleditsia triancanthos f. inermis) in question measures 33 centimetre 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 City's decision to deny a tree permit.

North York Community Council took no action on 103 Roslin Avenue - Application to Remove a City Owned Tree, as all motions lost on a tie vote.

All motions placed at the North York Community Council meeting on April 29, 2026 lost on a tie vote. As a result, North York Community Council has rejected the appeal of the Director, Urban Forestry, Environment, Climate and Forestry's decision to deny a permit, and no permit will be issued.

This report requests that North York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one City-owned tree located at 103 Roslin Avenue. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the tree is due to nuisance seeds, fruit and sap resulting in bug infestations; as well as concern that the tree or branches have the potential to break creating a safety hazard.

The littleleaf linden tree (Tilia cordata) in question measures 44 centimetre 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 City's decision to deny a tree permit.

North York Community Council:

1. Denied the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 14 Prestbury Street.

This report requests that the North York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 14 Prestbury Street. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the tree is concern that the tree is situated too close to the house creating the potential for future damage to the roof, walkway and foundation.

The honey locust tree (Gleditsia triancanthos f. inermis) measures 63 centimetre 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 City's decision to deny a tree permit.

North York Community Council:

1. Referred item NY32.11 - Wilson Avenue, between Bathurst Street and Wilson Heights Boulevard - Corridor Safety Review, to the Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services and requested that they arrange for a briefing with the local Councillor, and report back to the North York Community Council at the May 26, 2026 meeting.

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

North York Community Council directed Transportation Services to conduct a review of various safety and operational concerns for road users on Wilson Avenue, between Bathurst Street and Wilson Heights Boulevard. This report provides an overview of the assessments and improvements proposed or undertaken by Transportation Services.

North York Community Council:  

1. Authorized the all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of Clyde Avenue and Brooke Avenue.

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

Transportation Services is requesting approval to install all-way stop control at the intersection of Clyde Avenue and Brooke Avenue. Based on the assessment undertaken, the installation of all-way stop control is recommended and should enhance safety for all road users.  

North York Community Council:

1. Rescinded the existing designated on-street accessible parking space in effect at all times on the west side of Rowley Avenue, from a point 72 metres north of Roehampton Avenue to a point 5.5 metres further north.

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 located on the west side of Rowley Avenue, north of Roehampton Avenue.

North York Community Council:

1. Designated the areas in Ward 15 as designated areas with an associated speed limit of 30 kilometres per hour, with the exception of specified excluded highways or bridges, and amended the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 950, Traffic and Parking, generally as outlined in Attachment 1 to the report (April 13, 2026) from the Deputy General Manager, Transportation Services.

2. Reduced the speed limit from 40 kilometres per hour to 30 kilometres per hour on Broadway Avenue, between Bayview Avenue and Bessborough Drive and included it within the corresponding designated area in Column 1 in Schedule XLV (Part 1) as outlined in Attachment 1 to the report (April 13, 2026) from the Deputy General Manager, Transportation Services.

3. Reduced the speed limit from 40 kilometres per hour to 30 kilometres per hour on Sandfield Road, between York Mills Road and Sagewood Drive, and included it within the corresponding designated area in Column 1 in Schedule XLV (Part 1) as outlined in Attachment 1 to the report (April 13, 2026) from the Deputy General Manager, Transportation Services.

This staff report is about speed limit reductions for which Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended in a way that varies with City policy or by-laws.

The Vision Zero Road Safety Plan Speed Management Strategy focuses on how higher speeds contribute to higher risk of serious injuries and fatalities, and that setting lower speed limits is a key tool for reducing operating speeds on Toronto's roadways.

The Vision Zero Speed Management Strategy includes a program for reducing speed limits on local roads, as defined in the City's Road Classification System, and public lanes or public alleys, to 30 kilometre per hour, on a neighbourhood basis. With this approach, the City is no longer required to sign every individual street within that designated area, but only the entry and exit points to / from the designated area where speed limits change and any internal roads with a different speed limit.

The purpose of this report is to recommend area-based speed limit reductions to 30 kilometres per hour on public lanes or public alleys and local roads in Ward 15 in the North York Community Council area as part of the Vision Zero Road Safety Plan, Speed Management Strategy, as well as to place existing 30 kilometre per hour collector roads into the corresponding areas.

This report also recommends reducing the speed limit on Sandfield Road, between York Mills Road and Sagewood Drive from 40 kilometre per hour to 30 kilometre per hour. Sandfield Road received speed hump traffic calming measures in 2003, before speed limit reductions to 30 kilometre per hour were implemented in conjunction with traffic calming. This speed limit reduction is in line with the Council approved 2023 Traffic Calming Policy.

Lastly, this report recommends reducing the speed limit on a 90 meter section of Broadway Avenue, between Bayview Avenue and Bessborough Drive, from 40 kilometre per hour to 30 kilometre per hour. The speed limit along the section of Broadway Avenue immediately to the west, between Mount Pleasant Road and Bayview Avenue, and the section immediately to the east, between Bessborough Drive and Don Avon Drive, are currently by-lawed at 30 kilometre per hour. The proposed reduction in the speed limit will establish continuity along this section of roadway.

North York Community Council:

1. Authorized the installation of traffic calming (2 speed humps) on Chipstead Road, between York Mills Road and Harlington Road / Ames Gate, generally as shown in Attachment 2, Drawing Number TC-668, dated March 2026, to the report (April 13, 2026) from the Director, Enforcement and Street 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 Chipstead Road, between York Mills Road and Harlington 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 Chipstead Road, between York Mills Road and Harlington Road.

That North York Community Council:

1. Referred item NY32.16 - The Peanut Streets Plan, to the Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services, and requested that they report back to the North York Community Council in the first quarter of 2027 on The Peanut Streets Plan.

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

The purpose of this report is to conclude The Peanut Streets Plan and seek authorization to proceed to the implementation phase.

This report summarizes the study findings and recommends road safety and traffic management changes for implementation in The Peanut neighbourhood. Recommended changes include intersection safety improvements, traffic calming measures, all-way stop controls, new and refreshed pavement

markings, new signage and school crossing guard studies.

A companion report titled The Peanut Streets Plan - Protected Pedestrian Crossings has been submitted. As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Don Mills Road and Van Horne Avenue, City Council approval of changes recommended in the companion report is required.

A summary of all changes proposed can be found in Table 1.

North York Community Council recommends that:   

1. City Council authorize the installation of a Pedestrian Crossover on Van Horne Avenue, at a point approximately 55 metres east of Deerford Road.

2. City Council authorize the installation of a Midblock Pedestrian Signal on Don Mills Road West, at a point approximately 135 metres north of Esterbrooke Avenue.

3. City Council authorize the installation of a Pedestrian Crossover at the left-turn channel on Don Mills Road West, at a point approximately 75 metres south of Van Horne Avenue.

In consultation with the local community, City staff developed a Neighbourhood Streets Plan for The Peanut neighbourhood. The plan investigated issues related to traffic, road safety, and active transportation. A report titled The Peanut Streets Plan, dated April 29, 2026, that details the recommendations in the plan has been submitted to the North York Community Council.

As part of The Peanut Streets Plan, protected pedestrian crossings are recommended at two locations on Don Mills Road and one location on Van Horne Avenue. As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates transit service on Van Horne Avenue and Don Mills Road, City Council approval of recommended changes on these streets is required.

North York Community Council:  

1. Authorized the amendments to parking regulations required to establish new on-street paid parking on Adra Grado Way and Okra Tomar Crescent, as set out in Attachment 2, to the report (April 13, 2026) from the Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services.

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

Toronto Parking Authority (TPA) has worked with Transportation Services to identify a new on-street paid parking opportunity in Ward 17 that will support the local community and area businesses by providing additional parking for a neighbourhood that currently needs parking for more than a three-hour period.

Through this review, Transportation Services is requesting approval for the installation of on-street paid parking on Adra Grado Way and Okra Tomar Crescent in Ward 17. The proposed parking changes will replace the unsigned three-hour maximum parking regulation currently in effect and the proposed changes will not impact the flow of traffic.

North York Community Council:

1. Deferred the consideration of this item until the May 26, 2026 meeting of the North York Community Council.

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 Francine Drive, between Zircon Court and Janus Court. Staff's assessment indicates the criteria as set out in the Traffic Calming Policy has been satisfied. Therefore, speed humps should be installed on Francine Drive.

North York Community Council:

1. Authorized the installation of traffic calming (three speed humps) on Ruddington Drive, between Cummer Avenue and Wyvern Road, generally as shown in Attachment 2, Drawing Number TC683, dated April 2026, to the report (April 13, 2026) from the Director, Enforcement and Street 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 Ruddington Drive, between Cummer Avenue and Wyvern Road. Staff's assessment indicates the criteria as set out in the Traffic Calming Policy has been satisfied. Therefore, speed humps should be installed on Ruddington Drive.

North York Community Council:  

1. Designated an on-street electric vehicle charging station parking area at the following location:

a. Duplex Avenue, east side, between a point 115.5 metres north of Finch Avenue West and a point 12 metres further north (2 spaces),

for the exclusive use of electric vehicles and amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 910, Parking Machines, Parking Meters and Mobile Only Zones and Chapter 950, Traffic and Parking, as generally described in Attachment 2 of the report (April 13, 2026) from the Acting Director, Street Permits, Transportation Services.

This report outlines the parking by-law amendments required to implement one (1) Electric Vehicle (EV) charging location on Duplex Avenue, for the roll out of two (2) charging stations for which this Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. This location has been reviewed and supported by the local Councillor.

North York Community Council:  

1. Appointed Pak Hum as the stakeholder representative for the Avenue Road Eglinton Community Association (ARECA) to the North Toronto Memorial Arena Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on April 20, 2030, and until a successor is appointed.

This report recommends the appointment of one stakeholder representative to the North Toronto Memorial Arena Board.

North York Community Council:

1. Re-opened Item NY31.9 titled 71 Paperbirch Drive - Application to Remove a Private Tree amended by North York Community Council on March 31, 2026.

2. Deferred the consideration of Item NY31.9 until the North York Community Council meeting on May 26, 2026, and directed that Notice be issued in accordance with Municipal Code Chapter 813, Trees.

Following the March 31, 2026 North York Community Council meeting, further information which is relevant to the appeal has been brought to my attention. The applicant was also unable to present his case due to technical issues.

North York Community Council:

1. Prohibited parking from 1:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m., daily, on both sides of Bradgate Road, between Talwood Drive and the north end of Bradgate Road.

2. Prohibited parking from 1:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m., daily, on both sides of Chatfield Drive, between Bradgate Road (northeast intersection) and Bradgate Road (southwest intersection).

3. Rescinded the winter maintenance parking prohibition in effect from 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m., December 1st to March 31st on Bradgate Road, between Talwood Drive and the north end of Bradgate Road.

4. Rescinded the winter maintenance parking prohibition in effect from 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m., December 1st to March 31st on Chatfield Drive, between Bradgate Road (northeast intersection) and Bradgate Road (southwest intersection).

Bradgate Road and Chatfield Drive are two local roads in the Don Mills Neighbourhood of Ward 16. Currently, parking is allowed on both roads with the city-wide 3-hour limit and North York snow removal by-laws in place.

Residents contacted my office with concerns of overnight parking all year round (12 a.m. to 6 a.m). After discussions and a poll, a majority of residents (approximately 70 percent) were in favour of prohibiting parking during these times. At the request of the community, I am making the following recommendations.

North York Community Council:

1. Reduced the speed limit from 50 kilometres per hour to 40 kilometres per hour on Draycott Drive, between Sloane Avenue and Victoria Park Avenue.

Draycott Drive is a local road located in the Victoria Village neighbourhood of Ward 16. The speed limit on Draycott is 50 kilometres per hour to 40 kilometres per hour throughout most of the surrounding local roads.

In an effort to reduce speeding on Draycott and to bring a consistent speed limit through the neighbourhood, I am making the following recommendations.

North York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council authorize amendments to parking and traffic regulations as set out in Attachment 2 to the report (April 20, 2026) from the Acting Deputy General Manager, Transportation Services.

2. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Toronto Transit Commission ensure clear, effective signage for the extended queue-jump lane on Lawrence Avenue West at Marlee Avenue.

3. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Toronto Transit Commission to monitor effectiveness of the extended queue jump lane on Lawrence Avenue West at Marlee Avenue for period of six months and update the local Councillor in first quarter of 2027.

The delay in staff submitting the report was at my request so that the Transportation Services recommendation for an eastbound queue-jump lane (QJL) on Lawrence Avenue West could be reviewed by the Marlee - Glencairn Study team in context with those plans for additional, future traffic congestion mitigation strategies.

Given that additional review, there is confidence that the proposed queue-jump lane will not only have the potential to improve operational efficiency at this very congested intersection but, will not create any adverse effect on future plans including the possible closure of the southbound Allen Road on ramp.

Summary from the Report (April 20, 2026) from the Acting Deputy General Manager, Transportation Services:

As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates bus service on Lawrence Avenue West, City Council approval of this report is required.

Transportation Services is requesting approval, on behalf of the TTC, to alter Lawrence Avenue West from the east side of Blossomfield Drive to the west side of Marlee Avenue (135 metres), to provide an eastbound queue-jump lane (QJL) for TTC buses. This action will also extend the current eastbound lane for right-turning vehicle traffic.

The queue-jump lane on Lawrence Avenue West will improve service reliability and travel times by allowing TTC vehicles (327 daily eastbound trips) to bypass general traffic at the intersection of Lawrence Avenue West and Marlee Avenue. The proposal is supported by the City’s and TTC’s established criteria for queue-jump lane warrants.

The proposed modifications do not require any road widening. The queue-jump lane can be accommodated by adjusting pavement markings, the lengths of existing turn lanes, and hatched areas, in line with the City’s lane width guidelines, and is not anticipated to negatively impact operations at the Lawrence Avenue West and Marlee Avenue intersection. As per the City’s and TTC’s practice, the queue-jump lane would be identified by signage and red pavement marking.

North York Community Council:

1. Directed the General Manager, Transportation Services, to review the collision, fatality and serious injury history along Caledonia Road, between Lawrence Avenue West and Glengrove Avenue, and provide the Councillor with recommendations to make the road safer for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists.

My office has received concerns about transportation safety on Caledonia Road, between Castlefield Avenue and Lawrence Avenue West. I request that Community Council direct transportation services to review transportation safety along Caledonia Road and consider the following safety measures:

- Traffic Signals at Caledonia and Glengrove Avenue or other intersections.

- Deploy Crossing Guard at Caledonia and Glengrove Avenue.

- Explore the Provincial mandate to construct Roundabouts on Caledonia Road.

- Explore the Provincial mandate to construct Speed Humps on Caledonia Road from Castlefield Avenue to Lawrence Avenue West.

- Examine all other options available to make Caledonia Road safer given the high truck traffic volume and the high density Lotherton neighbourhood with a high number of children and seniors crossing Caledonia Road to take the TTC and attend Joyce Parkway and Regina Mundi Schools.

- Consider the use of rumble strips to slow down traffic especially near the Crosswalks, given installing Speed Humps on this TTC Route maybe be unsafe.

General Bills

North York Community Council passed By-laws 422-2026 to 428-2026, subject to Section 226.9 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

Confirmatory Bill

North York Community Council passed a Confirmatory Bill as By-law 429-2026, subject to Section 226.9 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

North York Community Council will introduce bills.

Announcements

The Chair acknowledged that the North York Community Council was meeting 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. The Chair also acknowledged that Toronto is covered by Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit.

Where the Members of the North York Community Council listed in the attendance for this meeting participated remotely, they were counted for quorum as permitted by Section 189(4.2) of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, and City Council's Procedures.