Agenda

Membership:

Councillor Paul Ainslie (Chair), Councillor Nick Mantas (Vice Chair), Councillor Parthi Kandavel, Councillor Jamaal Myers, Councillor Neethan Shan, and Councillor Michael Thompson

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The Director, Community Planning Scarborough District recommends that:

1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 5445 Steeles Avenue East substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 5 to this Report.

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

This Report recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law to permit the redevelopment of the existing gas station and will add a vehicle washing establishment at 5445 Steeles Avenue East. Along with the revised list of land use permissions, the proposal would renovate the existing facility to consist of four new gas pumps, two electric vehicle charging stations, an expansion of the existing retail store and the removal of the existing drive through restaurant.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law. The proposed Zoning By-law Amendment application is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement (2024) and conforms to the City's Official Plan. The expanded commercial service uses support in creating an appropriate mix of uses to serve the needs of the community.

There are no financial implications resulting from the recommendations included in this Report in the current budget year or in future years.

The Director, Community Planning Scarborough District recommends that:

1. City Council amend By-law 1201-2024 to extend the Part Lot Control Exemption for the lands municipally known as 2740 Lawrence Avenue East for an additional two year period from the date of the enactment of the By-law, substantially in accordance with the draft Part Lot Control Exemption By-law in Attachment 3 to this report from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District to be prepared to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

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

3. Prior to the enactment of the Amending Part Lot Control Exemption By-law, City Council require the owner to provide proof of payment of all current property taxes for the subject lands to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

4. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law on title to the lands municipally known as 2740 Lawrence Avenue East.

On November 14, 2024, City Council adopted the Part Lot Control Exemption Application Decision Report (2024.SC17.4) and enacted the associated Part Lot Control Exemption By-law (By-law 1201-2024) for the development located at 2740 Lawrence Avenue East. The intent of the Part Lot Control Exemption Application and associated by-law were to facilitate the creation and conveyance of 65 three-storey townhouse units with maintenance easements for the development within Blocks 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44 and 45 on Plan 66M-2589. The plan of subdivision including a public street was registered on April 11, 2023. The enacted By-law contained an expiry period of two years after enactment, a time period which the current application proposes to extend.

This Report recommends approval of the application to permit the exemption from Part Lot Control to be extended for an additional two years to facilitate completion of the development and to implement the necessary land transactions.

The Development Review Division confirms that there are no financial implications resulting from the recommendations included in this Report in the current budget year or in future years.

The Director of Urban Forestry, Environment, Climate and Forestry recommend that:

1. Scarborough Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove two privately owned trees located at 224 Timberbank Boulevard.

This report requests that Scarborough Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove two privately owned trees located at 224 Timberbank Boulevard. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of two trees is that the trees are causing damage to hardscape areas, uplifting interlocking pavers, and shifting adjacent concrete surfaces, resulting in tripping hazards. The property owner is also concerned the roots could be damaging the foundation of the building.           

The two honey locust trees (Gleditsia triacanthos) measure 72 cm and 60 cm in diameter respectively. The City's Tree By-laws do not support the removal of these trees as they are both 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.

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

The Director of Urban Forestry, Environment, Climate and Forestry recommends that:

1. Scarborough Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 226 Scarboro Crescent.

This report requests that Scarborough Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 226 Scarboro Crescent. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting the removal of the tree is a concern for safety with a history of branch failure and associated property damage.

The black walnut tree (Juglans nigra) measures 73 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. The 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.

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

The Deputy General Manager, Transportation Services recommends that:

1. Scarborough Community Council receive this report for information.

At its meeting on June 4, 2021, Scarborough Community Council requested Transportation Services to report back on sound mitigation along Highway 2A. In response to Community Council direction, Transportation Services retained a consultant to undertake a feasibility study to consider sound mitigation along Highway 2A.

The length studied is approximately 1.5 km per side, for approximately 3.0 km in total along Highway 2A, generally between the Highland Creek overpass and Newmains Court. The intent was to evaluate extent of transportation noise in the area and opportunities to mitigate the noise, including the exploration of building a noise barrier.

As part of the feasibility study, a noise study was completed to confirm the location and desired height of the sound barrier infrastructure and investigate alternative sound mitigation approaches, such as lowering the road classification or reducing posted speeds. Additional studies, including an Arborist Report, Geotechnical Report, and Soil Characteristic Report, were also completed. The final deliverable provided an options-assessment and a Functional Design of sound barriers and informed high-level capital cost estimates for sound mitigation infrastructure.

The City of Toronto does not have a program to assess the eligibility to implement sound mitigation infrastructure along municipal roadways or expressways. While some jurisdictions have programs for assessing the eligibility of noise wall mitigation at locations adjacent to roadways or expressways (e.g. the Ontario Ministry of Transportation, the Region of Peel, and the Town of Oakville), at the municipal level these programs typically include a requirement for cost-sharing between residential property owners and the municipality.

Given that the City of Toronto does not have a means of assessing and prioritizing eligibility for sound barriers (except where those requirements exist as part of the development approval process), or a mechanism to fund (and potentially cost-share with adjacent landowners) such infrastructure, Transportation Services does not recommend advancing the implementation of sound mitigation for Highway 2A.

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

The Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services recommends that:

1. Scarborough Community Council authorize the installation of pedestrian crossover at Homestead Road, at a point 275 metres north of Coronation Drive.

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

Transportation Services has reviewed the need for pedestrian crossing protection on Homestead Road, between Coronation Drive and Skelding Court. Based on the assessment undertaken, Transportation Services is recommending the installation of a pedestrian crossover (PXO) at Homestead Road, approximately 275 metres north of Coronation Drive. The PXO will provide enhanced safety for vulnerable road users.

The estimated cost for installing a PXO and all associated work at Homestead Road between Coronation Drive and Skelding Court is $120,000.00. Funding would be subject to availability and competing priorities within the Transportation Services 2026 Capital Budget.

The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that:

1. Scarborough Community Council authorize the installation of speed humps on Poplar Road, between Cumber Avenue/Dearham Wood and Kingston Road.

2. Scarborough Community Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway for the installation of 20 speed humps on Poplar Road, between Cumber Avenue/Dearham Wood and Kingston Road, generally as shown on Attachments 3, 4, 5, and 6, Drawings TC-510, TC-511, TC-512, and TC-513, dated May 2025, attached to the report entitled "Traffic Calming (Speed Humps) - Poplar Road" from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.  

3. Subject to approval of Recommendations 1 and 2 above, Scarborough Community Council reduce the speed limit from 40 km/h to 30 km/h on Poplar Road, between Cumber Avenue/Dearham Wood and Kingston Road, in conjunction with the installation of speed humps. 

4. Subject to approval of Recommendation 3 above, Scarborough Community Council authorize the amendment of Schedule XLV (Part 1) to City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 950, Traffic and Parking, to remove on Poplar Road, between Cumber Avenue/Dearham Wood and Kingston Road, from being excluded from the Designated Area such that this portion of highway will then be included within the corresponding designated area in Column 1 in Schedule XLV (Part 1).

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 Poplar Road, between Cumber Avenue/Dearham Wood and Kingston 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 Poplar Road.

The estimated cost for installing 20 speed humps on Poplar Road is $80,000.00. Funding is subject to availability and competing priorities within the Transportation Services 2025 Capital Budget.

The Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services recommends that:

1. City Council not authorize the installation of speed cushions on Nightstar Road, between Morningside Avenue and Mantis Road/Knotwood Crescent/Flower Crescent.

2. City Council prohibit heavy vehicles at all times on Nightstar Road, between Morningside Avenue and Mantis Road/Knotwood Crescent/Flower Crescent.

As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Nightstar Road, and the report includes non-delegated matters, City Council approval of this report is required.

Transportation Services has reviewed the need for speed cushions on Nightstar Road, between Morningside Avenue and Mantis Road/Knotwood Crescent/Flower Crescent. The assessment indicates the warrant criteria as set out in the updated Traffic Calming Policy has not been satisfied. Therefore, staff do not recommend the installation of speed cushions on Nightstar Road.

During the course of the investigation, it was noted that there is discrepancy between the by-lawed heavy vehicle prohibition and the posted sign on Nightstar Road. Recommendation 2 will correct this inconsistency.

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

If City Council amends the recommendation in this report and authorizes the installation of speed cushions on Nightstar Road, the estimated cost of installing four speed cushions is $16,000.00. Funding would be subject to availability and competing priorities within the Transportation Services 2026 Capital Budget.

The Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services recommends that:

1. Scarborough Community Council authorize the installation of speed humps (17 speed humps) on Tower Drive, between Warden Avenue and Lawrence Avenue East, generally as shown in Attachments 3, 4, 5, and 6, on the attached Drawing Numbers TC-670, TC-670-1, TC-670-2, and TC-670-3, dated March 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 Tower Drive, between Warden Avenue and Lawrence Avenue East. Staff's assessment indicates the criteria as set out in the Traffic Calming Policy has been satisfied. Therefore, speed humps should be installed on Tower Drive.

The estimated cost for installing 17 speed humps on Tower Drive is $68,000.00. Funding would be subject to availability and competing priorities within the Transportation Services 2026 Capital Budget.

The Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals on Kennedy Road at a point 140 metres north of Dancy Avenue.

2. Subject to the approval of Recommendation 1 above and in conjunction with the installation of traffic control signals on Kennedy Road at a point 140 metres north of Dancy Avenue, City Council authorize the removal of the existing pedestrian refuge island on Kennedy Road, approximately 50 metres north of Dancy Avenue.

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

Transportation Services is requesting approval to install traffic control signals on Kennedy Road at a point 140 metres north of Dancy Avenue and to remove the existing pedestrian refuge island (PRI) on Kennedy Road, approximately 50 metres north of Dancy Avenue. The traffic control signals will provide enhanced safety for all road users and is justified based on the assessment undertaken. 

There are several factors for the proposed recommendations:

- PRI's do not provide right-of-way for pedestrians and are not considered an enhanced form of pedestrian crossing protection.

- The heavy traffic on the five-lane cross-section of Kennedy Road poses potential safety concerns for pedestrians crossing at the PRI to access the TTC bus shelters located on both sides of Kennedy Road in the vicinity of the PRI.

- The distance between the nearest protected pedestrian crossings (traffic control signals) on Kennedy Road is approximately 790 metres.

Additionally, staff recommend relocating the existing TTC bus stops and shelters on Kennedy Road to new locations, adjacent to the proposed traffic control signals. This work would be undertaken in conjunction with the installation of the traffic control signals and the removal of the PRI.

The above recommendations will provide improved accessibility and a safer and more convenient crossing of Kennedy Road pedestrians, including TTC passengers.

The estimated cost to install traffic control signals on Kennedy Road at a point 140 metres north of Dancy Avenue, remove the PRI located approximately 50 metres north of Dancy Avenue, relocate TTC bus shelters on both sides of Kennedy Road north of Dancy Avenue, and complete all associated works, is $250,000.00.  Funding would be subject to availability and competing priorities within the Transportation Services 2026 Capital Budget.

The Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Pharmacy Avenue and Stellarton Road/Camilla Crescent.

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

Transportation Services is requesting approval to install traffic control signals at the intersection of Pharmacy Avenue and Stellarton Road/Camilla Crescent. The traffic control signals will provide enhanced safety for all road users and is justified based on the assessment undertaken.

The estimated cost for installing traffic control signals at the intersection of Pharmacy Avenue and Stellarton Road/Camilla Crescent is $250,000.00. Funding would be subject to availability and competing priorities within the Transportation Services 2026 Capital Budget.

The Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services recommends that:  

1. Scarborough Community Council prohibit parking at all times on the east side of Woodland Park Road, between Kingston Road and a point 48 metres 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 recommending a parking prohibition on the east side of Woodland Park Road, within and adjacent to the horizontal curve south of Briar Dale Boulevard. The proposed amendment will deter parking in this section of the roadway and address sightline concerns caused by parked vehicles, while ensuring adequate space for vehicles to pass safely within the curve.

The signage cost associated with the proposed amendments is approximately $500.00. Funding is available within the Transportation Services 2026 Operating Budget.

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

1. Scarborough 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 address set out below, as a fire route pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes - 730 Military Trail.

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

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.

There are no financial implications associated with this report.

Councillor Parthi Kandavel recommends that:

1. Scarborough Community Council reopen Item SC23.22, titled "Raleigh Avenue and Moira Avenue - Parking Amendments " with respect to Part 6 and Part 7of the decision of the Scarborough Community Council.

2. Scarborough Community Council delete Part 6 and Part 7 of its decision on Item SC23.22 and adopt the following:

1. Scarborough Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the south side of Raleigh Avenue, between a point 80 metres south of Glasgow Avenue and North Bonnington Avenue.

Despite previous amendments to address parking concerns on Raleigh Avenue, the changes have not achieved the intended relief, and the issues persist.

Raleigh Avenue is a residential street where local businesses and residents have been repeatedly inconvenienced by ongoing disregard for current parking bylaws. Issues include illegal parking, blocking of driveways, storage of unlicensed vehicles on the street, and general obstruction of traffic. Direct communication has not resolved the matter, and while Parking Enforcement has responded to numerous complaints and ticketed accordingly, the conduct continues. Both Parking Enforcement and Transportation Services have indicated that a further Parking By-law amendment would be helpful in relieving some of these concerns.

Therefore, on behalf of the residents and businesses along Raleigh Avenue, and by reopening of this item, I am requesting the following.

Councillor Neethan Shan recommends that:

1. Scarborough Community Council authorize the installation of traffic calming (eight speed humps) on Flerimac Road, between Lawrence Avenue East and Megan Avenue, generally as shown in Attachments 1 and 2, Drawing No. TC-672 and TC-672-1, dated March 30, 2026 from the Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services.

2. Subject to approval of Recommendation 1 above, Scarborough Community Council reduce the speed limit from 50 km/h to 30 km/h on Flerimac Road, between Lawrence Avenue East and Megan Avenue, in conjunction with the installation of speed humps.

This letter is a follow-up to the request of residents to implement speed humps on Flerimac Road. Staff have completed the necessary drawings for the installation of speed humps. Residents have petitioned our office and engaged all their neighbours who live on the affected street. The recommendations to install speed humps is another step towards the introduction of additional traffic calming measures in an area that has a need for increased traffic safety.

Councillor Neethan Shan recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic calming (two speed cushions) on Morrish Road, between Ellesmere Road and Canmore Boulevard, generally as shown on the attached Drawings No. TC-674-2 and TC-674-3, dated March 2026 from the Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services.

2. City Council authorize the installation of traffic calming (19 speed humps) on Morrish Road, between Canmore Boulevard and the north end of Morrish Road, and between Ellesmere Road and the south end of Morrish Road, generally as shown on the attached Drawings No. TC-674, TC-674-1, TC-674-2, TC-674-3, and TC-674-4, dated March 2026 from the Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services.

3. Subject to approval of Recommendation 1 and 2 above and in conjunction with the installation of speed cushions and speed humps:

a. City Council rescind the speed limit of 40 km/h on Morrish Road, between the east end of Military Trail and Ellesmere Road.

b. City Council designate a 30 km/h speed limit on Morrish Road, between the south end of Morrish  Road and the north end of Morrish Road.

4. Subject to approval of Recommendation 1 above and in conjunction with the installation of the traffic calming (two speed cushions) on Morrish Road, between Ellesmere Road and Canmore Boulevard:

a. City Council prohibit standing at all times on both sides of Morrish Road, between a point 124 metres north of Ellesmere Road and a point 44 metres further north.

b. City Council prohibit standing at all times on both sides of Morrish Road, between Grantown Avenue and a point 44 metres south. 

This letter is a follow-up to the request of community members to implement traffic calming measures on Morrish Road. Staff have completed the necessary drawings for the installation of speed humps. Community members and the Highland Creek Community Association have asked our office for this, and our office surveyed the residents who live on the road who are fully supportive. The recommendations to install speed humps and cushions is another step towards the introduction of additional traffic calming measures in an area that has a need for increased traffic safety.

Scarborough Community Council will introduce bills.