Item - 2016.TE20.44
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on December 13, 2016 without amendments.
- This item was considered by the Toronto and East York Community Council on November 15, 2016 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on December 13, 2016.
- See also By-laws 1233-2016, 1234-2016
TE20.44 - Road Alterations - Wellington Street East, Church Street, and Front Street Intersection
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 28 - Toronto Centre-Rosedale
City Council Decision
City Council on December 13, 14 and 15, 2016, adopted the following:
1. City Council approve the modifications to the intersection of Church Street, Front Street, and Wellington Street East, as well as the existing north lane of Wellington Street East between Yonge Street and Church Street, as shown in Attachment 1 to the report (October 1, 2016) from the Director, Public Realm Section, Transportation Services.
2. City Council rescind the parking regulations outlined in Attachment 2 - By-laws to be rescinded, attached to the report (October 1, 2016) from the Director, Public Realm Section, Transportation Services.
3. City Council approve the parking regulations outlined in Attachment 3 - By-laws to be enacted, attached to the report (October 1, 2016) from the Director, Public Realm Section, Transportation Services.
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-97963.pdf
(October 27, 2016) Report from Director, Public Realm Section, Transportation Services - Road Alterations - Wellington Street East and Church Street and Front Street Intersection - Notice of Pending Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-97847.pdf
Motions (City Council)
Vote (Adopt Item) Dec-15-2016 8:43 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - TE20.44 - Adopt the item |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 20 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Jon Burnside, Josh Colle, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Justin J. Di Ciano, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, Paula Fletcher, Mary Fragedakis, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, Gord Perks, Michael Thompson |
| Total members that voted No: 7 | Members that voted No are John Campbell, Michael Ford, Stephen Holyday, Jim Karygiannis, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner |
| Total members that were Absent: 17 | Members that were absent are Maria Augimeri, Christin Carmichael Greb, Shelley Carroll, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, John Filion, Mark Grimes, Michelle Holland, Norman Kelly, Giorgio Mammoliti, Ron Moeser, James Pasternak, Anthony Perruzza, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
TE20.44 - Road Alterations - Wellington Street East, Church Street, and Front Street Intersection
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 28 - Toronto Centre-Rosedale
Community Council Recommendations
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council approve the modifications to the intersection of Church Street, Front Street, and Wellington Street East, as well as the existing north lane of Wellington Street East between Yonge Street and Church Street, as shown in Attachment 1 to the report (October 1, 2016) from the Director, Public Realm Section, Transportation Services.
2. City Council rescind the parking regulations outlined in Attachment 2 – By-laws to be rescinded, attached to the report (October 1, 2016) from the Director, Public Realm Section, Transportation Services.
3. City Council approve the parking regulations outlined in Attachment 3 – By-laws to be enacted, attached to the report (October 1, 2016) from the Director, Public Realm Section, Transportation Services.
Origin
Summary
The purpose of this report is to seek approval to modify the intersection of Church Street, Front Street, and Wellington Street East, as well as the existing north lane of Wellington Street East between Yonge Street and Church Street. Proposed modifications along Wellington Street include a widened boulevard, curbside TTC loading area, reduced crossing distances for pedestrians, and a parking lay-by. The widened boulevard will provide an opportunity for significant tree infrastructure to be incorporated in the boulevard, will provide widened pedestrian clearways, and space for patios and street furniture.
The streetscape work is part of a larger coordinated project that involves upgrading a watermain (Toronto Water), streetcar track replacement (TTC), utility upgrades (Hydro, Bell), and resurfacing this section of Wellington Street East.
This proposal aligns with the 2015 St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood Business Improvement Area (BIA) Master Plan to guide public realm improvements within its boundaries. The BIA has been requesting the boulevard widening since 2007.
On-street parking on the north side of Wellington Street East, between Church Street and Yonge Street, will be reduced in order to accommodate the proposed modifications. The net result will be a loss of ten parking spaces. However the eight parking spaces created in the proposed lay-by will have extended hours of operation.
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Wellington Street East, City Council approval of this report is required.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-97963.pdf
(October 27, 2016) Report from Director, Public Realm Section, Transportation Services - Road Alterations - Wellington Street East and Church Street and Front Street Intersection - Notice of Pending Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-97847.pdf