Agenda

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Schedule of Timed Items: 

9:30 a.m. - TE22.1 to TE22.3

10:00 a.m. - TE22.4 to TE22.9

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

Declarations of Interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act

Confirmation of Minutes – December 2, 2020

Speakers/Presentations: The speakers list will be posted online at 8:30 a.m. on January 11, 2021

Communications/Reports

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

Transportation Services recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the permanent closure of a portion of the western terminus of Randolph Avenue, designated as Part 20 on Plan 66R-31423 and containing a land area of 4.5 m2 (the "Highway"), in Attachment 2 attached to the report dated December 14, 2020, from the Director, Transportation Planning and Capital Program, Transportation Services.

2. City Council enact a by-law substantially in the form of the draft by-law attached in Attachment 1 as Appendix "A" to the report dated December 14, 2020, from the Director, Transportation Planning and Capital Program, Transportation Services.

3. City Council authorize Transportation Services staff to advise the public of the proposed closure of the Highway prior to implementation, in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment for Schedule “A+” activities, by posting notice of the proposed closure on the notice page of the City’s website for at least 5 working days prior to the Toronto and East York Community Council meeting which the proposed by-law to close the Highway will be considered.

Transportation Services recommends that a portion of the western terminus of Randolph Avenue be permanently closed and sold to Metrolinx in conjunction with the Kitchener Corridor GO Transit expansion project, specifically the Bloor GO Station building pavilion.

The closing of the Highway will not result in any costs to the City as the purchaser of the Highway is responsible to pay all costs associated with the closing.

The Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer has reviewed this report and agrees with the financial impact information.

Engineering and Construction Services recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council:  

1.  Approve the name "Owen Weinstein Lane" for an existing public lane located south of Eglinton Avenue West, extending between Flanders Road and Westover Hill Road.

This report recommends that the name "Owen Weinstein Lane" be approved to identify an existing public lane located south of Eglinton Avenue West, extending between Flanders Road and Westover Hill Road.

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

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

Engineering and Construction Services recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council:  

1. Approve the name "Ratna Lane" to identify a private lane located north of Dundas Street East, extending between Sumach Street and River Street.

2. Request the applicant to pay the costs, estimated to be $1000.00, for the fabrication and installation of the street name signage.

3. Request the owner and successors of the subject lands to maintain, at their own risk, the street name signage installed under Recommendation 1 of the report.

This report recommends that the name "Ratna Lane" be approved to identify a private lane in Regent Park located north of Dundas Street East, extending between Sumach Street and River Street.

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

There are no financial implications to the City resulting from the adoption of this report. The estimated cost of $1000.00 for the street name signage is to be paid by the applicant.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1. In accordance with the delegated approval under By-law 229-2000, as amended, City Council be advised that the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning intends to approve the Draft Plan of Subdivision as generally illustrated in Attachment 13 subject to:

a. the conditions as generally listed in Attachment 12 which, except as otherwise noted, must be fulfilled prior to final approval and the release of the Plan of Subdivision for registration; and

b. any such revisions to the proposed subdivision plan or any such additional modified conditions as the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning may deem to be appropriate to address matters arising from the on-going technical review of this development.

The Plan of Subdivision proposes to create four blocks and two new public roads.

Block 1 (the south-east block),  Block 2 (the north-east block) and Block 4 (the north-west block) will be developed with five mixed-use buildings and one office/commercial building ranging in height from 25 storeys to 90 storeys.  A total gross floor area (GFA) of 424,705 square metres is permitted of which approximately 80% is residential and 20% is non-residential.  A child care and an elementary school are planned in the base of the building in Block 4.  Block 3 (the south-west block) is anticipated to be a new public park. 

Respecting streets, the extension of Harbour Street from Yonge Street to Freeland Street as part of the 1 to 7 Yonge Street development to the west of the subject site is continued through the centre of the lands.  There is also the creation of two blocks which represents half the width of a new north-south street between Queens Quay East and Lake Shore Boulevard East, at the eastern edge of the property ("New Street"). The remainder of this New Street will be created when the property to the east is redeveloped.

The proposed blocks, park, and new public streets are in keeping with the comprehensive planning advanced through the Lower Yonge Precinct Plan (LYPP).

The Draft Plan of Subdivision application includes appropriate land dedications to the City to support the new development.  New public streets are proposed, and an agreement between the City, the applicant and the adjacent landowner securing on-site parkland has been executed and registered on title. Affordable Rental Housing Units (10% of the total residential gross floor area) will be provided on site in accordance with the registered Section 37 agreement for this site. Heritage conservation matters are being reviewed in the context of the related Site Plan Control Application. Contributions to transportation infrastructure improvements identified as required to support development in the Lower Yonge Precinct Area were also secured in the Section 37 Agreement. The proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision is consistent with the Lower Yonge Precinct Plan, the site's site and area specific official plan policies, The Lower Yonge Precinct Environmental Assessment Study and zoning settlement was approved via settlement by the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) in September 2019.

The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020), in conformity with the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020) and has regard for the criteria set out in Section 51(24) of the planning Act with regard to the subdivision of lands.  This report advises that the Chief Planner intends to approve the Draft Plan of Subdivision.

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

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

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

On January 12, 2021, Toronto and East York Community Council will consider a Final Report from the Director Community Planning, Toronto and East York District dated December 14th, 2020.  This report recommends that in accordance with the delegated approval under 229-2000, as amended, City Council be advised that the Chief Planner and Executive Director intends to approve the Draft Plan of Subdivision as generally illustrated in Attachment 13 of the report dated December 14th, 2020.

The applicant has requested City Staff consider a phased registration of the Draft Plan of Subdivision.  This supplementary report advises Council that City Staff will review the request to register the Draft Plan of Subdivision in phases once further information regarding the nature of the proposed phasing is received from the applicant.  If the necessary infrastructure is in place and public benefits can be appropriately secured and registration in phases is otherwise appropriate, the Chief Planner and Executive Director may register the Draft Plan of Subdivision in phases, in accordance with the delegated authority.

The City Planning Division recommends:

1. In accordance with the delegated approval under By-law 229-2000, as amended, City Council be advised that the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning intends to approve the Draft Plan of Subdivision as generally illustrated on Attachment 12 subject to:

a. The conditions, as generally listed in Attachment 11 which, except as otherwise noted, must be fulfilled prior to final approval and the release of the Plan of Subdivision for registration; and

 
b. Any such revisions to the proposed subdivision plan or any such additional or modified conditions as the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning may deem to be appropriate to address matters arising from the on-going technical review of this development.

This application for a Draft Plan of Subdivision proposes to create two development blocks and a new public street (referred to as the Harbour Street extension throughout this Report). The north block (Block 1) is 1.203 hectares and will be developed with three tall residential towers with commercial and community uses in the podium.  The south block (Block 2) is 1.084 hectares and is planned for commercial uses. The proposed new street would have a right of way width of 27 metres and will facilitate the reconfiguration and extension of Harbour Street as anticipated by the Lower Yonge Precinct Plan.

The Draft Plan of Subdivision application includes appropriate land dedications to the City to support the new development.  A new public road is proposed, and an agreement between the City, the applicant and the adjacent landowner securing parkland off-site within the Lower Yonge Precinct Plan has been executed and registered on title. Affordable Rental Housing Units (10% of the total residential gross floor area) will be provided on the north block in accordance with the registered Section 37 agreement for this site. Contributions to transportation infrastructure improvements identified as required to support development in the Lower Yonge Precinct Area were also secured in the Section 37 Agreement. The proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision is consistent with the Lower Yonge Precinct Plan, The Lower Yonge Precinct Environmental Assessment Study, the site's site and area specific official plan policies and the site-specific official plan and zoning settlement approved by the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) in March 2017.

The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020), in conformity with the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020) and has regard for the criteria set out in Section 51(24) of the planning Act with regards to the subdivision of lands.  This report advises that the Chief Planner intends to approve the Draft Plan of Subdivision.

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

Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Refuse to grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 310 Dundas St E. for the proposed galvanized metal fence and gates in the front and side yard on the south and west side of the property, which increases the overall height of the fence to 2.4 metres, (8') in height and remaining in non compliance with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences, thereby requiring further enforcement action.

OR

2. Grant the application for the proposed galvanized metal fence and gates, raising the fence height to 2.4 metres (8') that runs along the south, southwest corner and west side of the property. In addition, direct and require that at such time as replacement of the fence is required, that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, or its successor by-law.

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

The purpose of this report is to advise Council concerning an application by the owner(s) of 310 Dundas St. E for a site-specific Fence Exemption, pursuant to Section 447-1.2 B of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447- Fences. The property owner(s) are seeking Council's permission to exempt the proposed Galvanized steel post, picket and rail fence and gates running along the south and west side of the property line. The proposed fence and gates do not comply with restrictions contrary to Section 447-2 of the bylaw as detailed below in the following chart:                                                                                                                                                          

The subject property 310 Dundas St E is located in Ward 13-Toronto-Centre, on a commercial residential zoned property.

There is no financial impact anticipated in this report.

The General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation recommends that:

1. City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 84 Medland Crescent.

This report requests that City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 84 Medland Crescent. The application indicates the reason for removal is due to the nuisance created from falling sap and damage to a neighbouring property caused by the tree's roots.

The subject tree is a Colorado blue spruce (Picea pungens), measuring 53 cm in diameter. The Private Tree By-law does not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable.

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

Toronto Building Division recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council recommend that:

City Council give consideration to the demolition application for 3434 Dundas Street West and decide to:

1. Approve the application to demolish the two storey non-residential building subject to the following conditions:

a. The owner agree to a beautification plan that is satisfactory to the Chief Planner, or their designate, and includes provision for the site to be backfilled with clean fill and installation of base landscaping;

b. The owner entering into a beautification agreement with the City that secures the beautification plan, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor;

c. The owner registering the beautification agreement on title to the property and providing proof of registration to the City Solicitor;

d. That a construction fence be erected in advance of demolition and maintained until the site has been backfilled, in accordance with Chapter 363 of the Municipal Code, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official;

e. That all debris and rubble be removed immediately after the demolition; and,

f. That the site be maintained in accordance with the beautification plan agreed upon and secured by agreement;

OR

2. Approve the application to demolish the two storey non-residential building with the following conditions:

a. That construction fences be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 7, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official;

b. That all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition;

c. That sod be laid on the site and that the site be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 629-10, paragraph B and 629-11; and

d. That any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill;

OR

3. Approve the application to demolish the two storey non-residential building without any conditions.

This staff report is about a matter which must be referred to City Council for consideration and decision.

This property is located in the former City of York and in accordance with By-law No 3102-95 of the former City of York, this demolition permit application is submitted to City Council for consideration and decision to grant or grant with conditions, approval of the demolition permit application, including the requirement for the owner to enter into a beautification agreement prior to the issuance of the demolition permit.

Future property tax may change due to a change in the property's classification.

Toronto Building Division recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council recommend that:

City Council give consideration to the demolition application for 439 Vaughan Road and decide to:

1. Approve the application to demolish the existing 1-storey place of worship subject to the following conditions:

a. The owner agree to a beautification plan that is satisfactory to the Chief Planner, or their designate, and includes provision for the site to be backfilled with clean fill and installation of base landscaping;

b. The owner entering into a beautification agreement with the City that secures the beautification plan, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor;

c. The owner registering the beautification agreement on title to the property and providing proof of registration to the City Solicitor;

d. That a construction fence be erected in advance of demolition and maintained until the site has been backfilled, in accordance with Chapter 363 of the Municipal Code, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official;

e. That all debris and rubble be removed immediately after the demolition; and,

f. That the site be maintained in accordance with the beautification plan agreed upon and secured by agreement;

OR

2. Approve the application to demolish the existing 1-storey place of worship with the following conditions:

a. That construction fences be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 7, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official;

b. That all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition;

c. That sod be laid on the site and that the site be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 629-10, paragraph B and 629-11; and

d. That any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill;     

OR

3. Approve the application to demolish the existing 1-storey place of worship without any conditions.

This staff report is about a matter which must be referred to City Council for consideration and decision.

This property is located in the former City of York and in accordance with By-law No 3102-95 of the former City of York, this demolition permit application is submitted to City Council for consideration and decision to grant or grant with conditions, approval of the demolition permit application, including the requirement for the owner to enter into a beautification agreement prior to the issuance of the demolition permit.

Future property tax may change due to a change in the property's classification.

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

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

            Bloor West Village:

            MacKenzie, Renee

            Leslieville:

            Meighen, Max

            Sinopoli, John

            Riverside District:

            Deutsch, Derek

            Griffin, Allison

            Sideris, Diana

            Wadhawan, Rohit

            Roncesvalles Village:

            Berry, Ian

            Buzio, Guillermina

            Wychwood Heights

            Saenz, Maria

2.  Remove the following directors from the Business Improvement Area (BIA) boards of management set out below:

            Chinatown:

            Huong, Sonny

            Rong, Jieneng

            Leslieville:

            Kelly, Tracy

            Marvin, Conner

            Mamourian, Ara

            Riverside District:

            Kennedy, Dianna

3.  Direct that Schedule A of the Municipal Code Chapter 19, Business Improvement Areas, be amended by changing the number of directors of the following Boards of Management:

            Leslieville                              13

            Riverside District                  15

The purpose of this report is to appoint directors to the Bloor West Village, Leslieville, Riverside District, Roncesvalles Village and Wychwood Heights BIA boards of management and remove directors from the Chinatown, Leslieville, and Riverside District BIA boards of management.

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

The Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer has reviewed this report and agrees with the financial impact information.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.  Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 1405, 1407, 1409 and 1409A Bloor Street West and 229, 231 and 231A Sterling Road together with the Ward Councillor.

2.  Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.

This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application located at 1405, 1407, 1409 and 1409A Bloor Street West and 229, 231 and 231A Sterling Road. The application proposes an 18-storey mixed-use building which steps down to 12, and 4-storeys to the south (67.5m inc. mechanical penthouse), 326 residential units, a total of 21,384m2, FSI of 5.35, 101 vehicular parking spaces on three levels underground, 330 bicycle parking spaces and a public park.

Staff are currently reviewing the application. It has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. The application, as currently proposed is not supported by staff based on the issues outlined in this report.  Staff will continue to work with the applicant to address these issues.  Staff will proceed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application with the Ward Councillor.

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

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.  Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 11 Bay Street together with the Ward Councillor.

2.  Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.

3. The review of this proposal include consideration of the following public realm projects and that the final report on the applicatiion include recommendations on how   they will be integrated into the design of and advanced by the proposed development:

a. a fully integrated connection, in conjunction with the current 30% Preliminary Design and Engineering project for the Queens Quay and Bay LRT station, to be evaluated in consultation with the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) and Waterfront Toronto;

b. enhancements to the local and regional parks system, including the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal, in consultation with Parks, Forestry and Recreation.

4. The evaluation of the proposal be consistent with  the Mayor and Council's Urban Design Initiative for City-owned land aimed at achieving design excellence.

This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application located at 11 Bay Street.  The lands at 11 Bay Street are a City-owned asset under lease to a private entity. The site is presently occupied by a two (2) storey conference centre linked to the Westin Harbour Castle Hotel. The proponents are currently in lease negotiations with CreateTO, and have proposed a fifty-four (54) storey office tower atop conference centre and retail uses within the base building.

Staff are currently reviewing the application. It has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. Staff will proceed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application with the Ward Councillor.

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

The General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation recommends that:  

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

This report provides an update on the efforts that were made by Toronto Buildings and Urban Forestry to ensure compliance for the protection of trees at 58 Linnsmore Crescent.

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

The Director, Engineering Review recommends that:

City Council:

1. Assume the services installed and formally assume within the Pan-An Village under the terms of the associated Subdivision Agreement:

- The new roads constructed within Blocks 21-25, 27, 30, and 31, within the Registered Plan of Subdivision No. 66M-2488;

- Cherry Street / Sumach Street, from King Street East to the north side of the Metrolinx underpass, as widened by Blocks 6, 18, 19, 28, and 29 within the Registered Plan of Subdivision No. 66M-2488, together with widenings described as PART 1 on Reference Plan No. 66R-24360, PART 1 on Reference Plan No. 66R-24361, and PART 1 on Reference Plan No. 66R-24546;

- Front Street East, from west of the intersection at Cherry Street and Front Street East to Bayview Avenue, as widened by Blocks 5, 7, 33, and 34 within the Registered Plan of Subdivision No. 66M-2488;

- Mill Street, from west of the intersection at Cherry Street and Mill Street to Bayview Avenue, as widened by Block 35, within the Registered Plan of Subdivision No. 66M-2488; and,

- Eastern Avenue, from Eastern Avenue to Lawren Harris Square.

2. Authorize the Director, Engineering Review to release the performance guarantee held with respect to the Registered Plan of Subdivision No. 66M-2488;

3. Direct that an assumption By-Law be prepared to assume the municipal roads/ public highways and the municipal services within the Registered Plan of Subdivision No. 66M-2488, as described above;

4. Authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the assumption By-Law in the Land Registry Office, at the expense of the Owner;

5. Authorize the appropriate City Officials to take necessary action and to sign any release or other documentation necessary to give effect thereto; and,

6. Authorize the appropriate City Officials to transfer ownership of the street lighting system constructed within the Registered Plan of Subdivision No. 66M-2488 to Toronto Hydro.

This report requests Council's authority for the City to provide assumption of the municipal roads and services installed under the terms of the Subdivision Agreement between Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario, as represented by the Minister of Infrastructure and Lands Corporation and the City of Toronto, relating to registered Plan of Subdivision 66M-2488, together with widenings of Cherry Street described on Reference Plans 66R-24360, 66R-24361 and 66R-24546.

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

The Director, Operations and Maintenance recommends that:

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

The purpose of this report is to provide information requested by City Council regarding the streets that will receive sidewalk snow clearing during the 2020-2021 winter season and a path forward for a full harmonization of the 2021-2022 winter season.

Transportation Services mechanically clears snow from sidewalks in most areas of the City, with the exception of areas where a snow plow is unable to navigate the space to physically clear the snow. The City has about 7,029 km of sidewalks and the City mechanically clears approximately 5,785 km (about 82%) of these sidewalks.

In February 2020, Transportation Services began testing eight new pieces of equipment in selected areas across the city where existing contractor’s sidewalk plows cannot operate. The trial will continue throughout this upcoming winter season with an additional machine (bringing the total to nine sidewalk plows) that will operate along 230 km of sidewalks that have not previously had mechanical sidewalk snow clearing services. The sidewalks included in the trial were selected by prioritizing locations that serve the seniors and residents with disabilities program. Staff will use information from the trial and report back in spring 2021 on the operational and financial considerations that would be required to expand mechanical sidewalk plowing on a permanent basis in the future.

Other winter maintenance enhancements this winter season will include expanded multi-purpose trail snow and ice clearance in collaboration with Parks, Forestry and Recreation; enhanced inspections, on a complaint basis, to address locations where sidewalks are not cleared by the adjacent property owner within the time specified in the bylaw; and, continuance of the education campaign launched in 2019.

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

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

1.  Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the installation of on-street accessible parking spaces at the locations identified in Appendix A attached to the report dated December 14, 2020 from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.

This staff report concerns a matter for which Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. The purpose is to obtain authorization for the installation of a number of on-street accessible parking spaces.

Funds in the estimated amount of $600.00 are included within the Transportation Services Division’s 2021 Interim Operating Budget

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

1.  Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the amendments to parking regulations on Melville Avenue, between Shaw Street and Christie Street, as described in "Appendix A" of this report.

This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.

Transportation Services is recommending affixing parking to the south side of Melville Avenue, between Shaw Street and Christie Street, in place of the existing alternate side parking condition.  This is in response to Councillor Mike Layton requesting that the City discontinue the alternate-side parking arrangement on Melville Avenue in order to generate additional on-street parking opportunity on this roadway. 

All costs associated with the necessary signage installation are included within the Transportation Services 2020 Operating Budget.

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

1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the extension of the overnight on-street permit parking hours on Shaw Street, between Dewson Street and Harbord Street from 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., 7 days a week to the new hours of 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., 7 days a week.

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

Transportation Services is recommending that overnight on-street permit parking hours be extended on Shaw Street, between Dewson Street and Harbord Street, from 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., 7 days a week to the new hours of 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., 7 days a week.

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

The estimated funding to extend permit parking hours is $300 which is available within Transportation Services 2021 Interim Operating Budget.

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

1. City Council approve the amendment to Schedule B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to incorporate a revised map of permit parking area "8D", as shown in Attachment 1of the report dated November 16, 2020 from the Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services.

Transportation Services is requesting approval from City Council to prohibit the General Manager from accepting applications from residents of, visitors to, and tradespersons at the development properties municipally known as 1285 Queen Street East from residential on-street permit parking. 

There is no financial impact associated with this report.

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

1. City Council approve the amendment to Schedule B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to incorporate a revised map of permit parking area "8D", as shown in Attachment 1of the report dated December 7, 2020 from the Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services.

Transportation Services is requesting approval from City Council to prohibit the General Manager from accepting applications from residents of, visitors to, and tradespersons at the development properties municipally known as 1327-1339 Queen Street East from residential on-street permit parking. 

The Ward councillor on behalf of the local residents requested Permit Parking Area 8D be realigned to exclude the development located at 1327-1339 Queen Street East as a means of ensuring that this new development does not negatively impact the permit parking supply to the existing neighbourhood.

The Waterfront Neighbourhood Center Board of Management:

1. Recommends that the individuals listed below be appointed to the Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre Board of Management, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending January 12, 2025, and until successors are appointed: 

Lianne Jeffs

Yvette Hudson

Karen Sinotte

Ruby Suyck

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

The Board wishes to confirm that the following members, previously appointed by Community Council, continue to serve on the Board for the terms of office noted below and until successors are appointed: 

Brenda McCabe for a term of office ending January 11, 2020
Linda Ballentyne for a term of office ending January 11, 2020
Cliff Ojala for a term of office ending January 11, 2020
Virginia Martin for a term of office ending January 11, 2020
Saida Said for a term of office ending January 11, 2020

It is recommended that:

1. Toronto and East York Community Council amend the existing all-way stop control at Glen Road and Roxborough Drive, to be in effect at Glen Road and Roxborough Drive (south intersection).

2. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the compulsory stop controls for southbound and northbound traffic on Glen Road at Bin-Scarth Road.

3. Toronto and East York Community Council reduce the speed limit from 40km/h to 30km/h on Glen Road, between Elm Avenue and Summerhill Avenue.

City Council at its meeting of July 23, 2018 adopted item TE34.148 entitled, "Traffic Management Plan – Glen Road" with amendments.  City Council ruled that only Toronto and East York Community Council Recommendation 2 of this report was in order, as the balance of the recommendations on compulsory all way stop regulations, and speed limits, should be resubmitted to the Toronto and East York Community Council for consideration under its delegated authority.

The following recommendations are resubmitted to the Toronto and East York Community Council for consideration under its delegated authority.

It is recommended that Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Direct the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, to request the City Clerk to poll eligible householders on Rains Avenue, between Davenport Road and Melita Avenue, to determine whether residents support the installation of traffic calming, in accordance with the City of Toronto Traffic Calming Policy.

2. Subject to favourable results of the poll:

a. Authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Rains Avenue, between Davenport Road and Melita Avenue; and

b. Direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Rains Avenue, between Davenport Road and Melita Avenue, to install two speed humps, generally as shown on the attached copy of Drawing No. 421G-3820, dated January 2021.

I am writing to you to request Community Council's support for a motion that is important to the constituents of the Toronto-St. Paul's ward, but one that could not be brought forward by staff in a timely fashion due to the impacts of the pandemic on staffing levels.

The residents of Rains Avenue approached my office with a petition requesting a number of traffic calming and pedestrian safety improvements in the neighbourhood. One of those requests was for speed humps on Rains Avenue, between Davenport Road and Melita Avenue. We have received the findings of the study conducted by Traffic Operations, which indicated that the street did not meet the minimum warrants in order to be approved for speed humps. As staff have not provided any other options that could address the community's concern over speeding at this location, I would like to give the community the opportunity to voice their interest in having speed humps through an official City poll. Speed humps tend to be one of the more effective and meaningful ways that we can help address these concerns over speeding, so I hope you will support my request in order to help my constituents.

Traffic Operations staff have also been consulted on this and have provided assistance with the wording of the motion and needed designs.

Councillor Fletcher recommends that:

1. Toronto and East York Community Council request Transportation Services investigate traffic calming measures, such as speed humps, for Gough Avenue and report back by the June 24, 2021 Toronto and East York Community Council Meeting.

Gough Avenue is a one-way northbound residential street near Pape Avenue and Danforth Avenue. Residents of Gough Avenue contacted my office expressing serious concern for safety on their street having witnessed having witnessed many collisions and vehicles exceeding the speed limit. Local residents are interested in having speed humps installed on Gough Avenue between Danforth Avenue and Canning Avenue.

Councillor Bradford recommends that:

1. Toronto and East York Community Council approve the extension of the overnight on-street permit parking hours on Springdale Boulevard, between Woodmount Avenue and Woodbine Avenue from 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., 7 days a week to the new hours of 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., 7 days a week.

I have heard from constituents of Springdale Boulevard about the need to extend the hours of overnight permit parking between Woodmount Avenue and Woodbine Avenue. Currently, this section of the street allows overnight permit parking between 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., 7 days a week. In 2019, the western stretch of Springdale Boulevard was amended to 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., 7 days a week, under Item TE3.41: Extension of Permit Parking Hours - Springdale Boulevard.

I am requesting to extend the overnight permit parking hours for the section of the street between Woodmount Avenue and Woodbine Avenue to also be 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., 7 days a week. This will harmonize parking rules along the entire residential street while updating the permitted parking hours to meet the needs of residents along Springdale Avenue.

Councillor Bailão recommends that:

1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the parking by-law changes as indicated in Attachment 1.

I am writing to you to request Community Council's support for a motion that is important to the constituents of Ward 9 Davenport.

The City recently installed several Council-approved changes including a new traffic signal at College Street and Dundas Street West and reconfiguration of the traffic flow on College Street North (changing from two way to one way westbound) and St. Helen's Avenue (changing from one way southbound to one way northbound).

At the end of 2020, my office received notice that the sidewalk width on Lumbervale Avenue was widened to bring it up to code and meet the 1.8m municipal requirement as part of a sidewalk and road base reconstruction and paving program. This improvement, coupled with two-way traffic on the street, alternate side as well as being a school bus route to service Saint-Frère-André Catholic Secondary School, will have a significant impact on Lumbervale Avenue, especially on Thursdays due to the current alternate side parking by-law.

After careful consideration, I requested that Transportation Services staff undertake a review of the alternate side parking, considering heavy truck and school bus maneuvers on St. Helen's Avenue, Lumbervale Avenue and College Street North.

Staff recommend rescinding alternate parking on St. Helen's Avenue, Lumbervale Avenue and College Street North to accommodate current needs and increase safety for vulnerable road users. This was communicated in a letter sent to residents by the City of Toronto's Public Consultation Unit on December 11, 2020. 

Transportation Services, the community and my office support making parking permanent on the west side of St. Helen's Avenue, on the north side of Lumbervale Avenue and the south side of College Street North.  This is an opportunity to make these streets safer for people who walk, cycle and drive to access the adjacent schools, underground and surface parking lots, school bus passenger loading areas and homes.  Now is an ideal time to include these changes to be bundled with the larger Council-approved changes in the area.

In order to help provide a safer environment for local residents and school community, I am moving this motion to approve parking changes on St. Helen's Avenue, Lumbervale Avenue and College Street North.

Councillor Bailão recommends that:

1. It is recommended that Toronto and East York Community Council direct City staff to investigate having a westbound left-turn advance feature installed at the intersection of Lansdowne Avenue and Wallace Avenue to control and regulate traffic.

2. Staff investigate a westbound through traffic restriction at Wallace Avenue and Lansdowne Avenue during the peak rush hour period between 3:30-6:30pm.

Over the past number of years, my office has been working with the Junction Triangle and the Wallace Emerson Traffic Management Committees (JJTMC and WETMC) along with Toronto Transportation Services staff to introduce traffic improvements to ameliorate safety in the community. Residents have reported a rise in non-local traffic traveling westbound along Wallace Avenue, which is being used as a shortcut from Dufferin Street. This is problematic because Wallace Avenue is classified as a collector road, which is designed to carry lower volumes of traffic at lower speeds compared to major arterial roads that carry higher volumes of traffic at higher speeds. The increase in traffic and speeding heightens risk and has an adverse impact on public safety, especially students attending nearby schools.

As a result, I reached out to Traffic Operations staff requesting guidance on these issues and to make recommendations to address them. After consulting with area residents, I am recommending that staff investigate having a westbound left-turn advance feature installed at the intersection of Lansdowne Avenue and Wallace Avenue to control and regulate traffic. I am also asking that staff investigate a rush hour through traffic restriction at Wallace Avenue and Lansdowne Avenue to manage traffic travelling westbound on Wallace Avenue and crossing Lansdowne Avenue.

Councillor Matlow recommends that:

1.Toronto and East York Community Council direct the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, in consultation with appropriate staff from Transportation Services and Legal Services, to report to a future meeting of Toronto and East York Community Council with amendments to the by-laws for 350 Vaughan Road to permit the development to proceed in two phases, and bring forward any required zoning by-law amendment to a statutory public meeting under the Planning Act after holding a community consultation meeting.

2. Notice for the community consultation meeting shall be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the site, and to interested parties of Toronto and East York Community Council Item TE13.4, with all mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.

At its meeting held on February 3, 2016, City Council adopted Toronto and East York Community Council Item TE13.4 which recommended amendments to former City of York zoning by-law 1-83 and City of Toronto zoning by-law 569-2013 to permit redevelopment of 350 Vaughan Road in the form of seven 3-storey detached houses and two 3-storey semi-detached units. City Council enacted By-law Nos. 108-2017 and 109-2017 to permit the development and a section 37 agreement was entered into to secure matters of legal convenience, including conveyance of a lane widening abutting the site.

Since the date of approval, the applicant has worked to satisfy a number of conditions prior to building permit issuance, including the aforementioned conveyance of a lane widening. The owner is undertaking environmental remediation works on portions of the site so the lane conveyances meet City standards.

The owner of the site has requested they be permitted to develop the site in phases, allowing building on the western portion of the site while the remainder undergoes further remediation. City staff are willing to review this request, but have determined that such phased build-out will require an amendment to the previously approved by-laws, as well as public consultation. Staff should be directed to report to a future meeting of Toronto and East York Community Council regarding any recommended amendments to the by-laws, any required amendments to the section 37 agreement, or other matters that may be required to respond to this request.

Since becoming the local councillor, I have heard from many members from the community that this vacant site is an eyesore and would benefit from a plan that would lead to its restoration and usability. I support working towards a pragmatic solution recommended by city staff to allow this approved proposal to move forward.

Introduction and consideration of Bills for enactment of By-laws.