NORTH YORK COMMUNITY COUNCIL

 A G E N D A

Date of Meeting:April 1, 1998Enquiry:Barbara Liddiard

 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST PURSUANT TO

THE MUNICIPAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST ACT.

  CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES.

  PUBLIC MEETINGS.

 12:00 p.m.OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING AMENDMENT APPLICATION UDOZ-96-38 - JOSEPH SAHAR to permit the existing retirement home and accessory place of worship within the two existing single-family dwellings - 31 and 33 Wilmington Avenue - Ward 8 - North York Spadina.

 (DEFERRED FROM COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 18, 1998 - CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC MEETING.)

 22:30 p.m.OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING AMENDMENT APPLICATION UD0Z-97-26 - SHELL CANADA LIMITED to permit an upgrade to the existing gasoline station - 4021 Yonge Street - Ward 9 - North York Centre South.

 a.(March 11, 1998) from Mr. Marty Fruchtman expressing his opposition to the redevelopment;

 b.(March 6, 1998) from George G. Flint advising of his opposition to the proposed official plan and zoning by-law amendments; and

 c.(January 19, 1998) from A. Mukherjee, P. Eng., Acting Manager, Program and Development Engineering, Metro Transportation Department advising of required changes to the site plan.

 32:50 p.m.GENERAL ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT UD43-HSK to improve the Zoning By-law by identifying and recommending changes which will contribute to fewer changes, improved clarity; more consistent interpretation and better enforcement of By-law No. 7625, as amended - All North York Wards.

 DEPUTATIONS.

 43:15 p.m.PRESENTATION ON BEHALF OF COMMUNITY VOICES OF SUPPORT

 Peter Clutterbuck, Community Social Planning Council of Toronto

(March 10, 1998)

 Requesting an opportunity to make a presentation on behalf of Community Voices of Support, a city-wide network of more than 400 community-based agencies working in a wide range of social support fields.

 54:00 p.m.REQUEST FOR EXEMPTION TO FENCE BY-LAW - PHILLIP BEALE - 31 ARRAN CRESCENT - WARD 10 - NORTH YORK CENTRE

 City Solicitor, North York

(March 10, 1998)

 Recommending that the request by Mr. Phillip Beale for a variance to the Fence By-law to maintain the electrified fence at 31 Arran Crescent be refused.

 64:10 p.m.APPEAL TO MUZZLE ORDER - MS. DARLAINE MATHEWS - 147 NORTHOVER STREET - WARD 7 - BLACK CREEK

 City Solicitor

(March 11, 1998)

 Recommending that the request for an exemption to the dog muzzling requirements of North York By-law No. 32823 be granted based upon the fact that there is no evidence to indicate that the dog is aggressive other than it is protecting its own property.

 74:30 p.m.SIGN BY-LAW VARIANCE APPLICATION - OMNI, THE OUTDOOR COMPANY - 305 FINCH AVENUE WEST - WARD 10 - NORTH YORK CENTRE

 (DEFERRED FROM COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 18, 1998.)

 Chief Building Official/Building Commissioner

(February 5, 1998)

 Recommending that the request by Ingrid V. Brooks of Omni, the Outdoor Company, be denied as a minor variance from the sign by-law.

 COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS.

 8DRAFT DISCUSSION PAPER ON THE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF COMMUNITY COUNCILS

 City Clerk

(March 12, 1998)

 Advising that City Council on March 4, 5 and 6, 1998, adopted, without amendment Clause 2 of Report No. 3 of the Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team headed ADraft Discussion Paper on the Roles and Responsibilities of Community Councils@.

 9CONFIDENTIAL - DEVELOPMENT CHARGES APPLICATIONS - SENECA COLLEGE (YORK UNIVERSITY) - WARD 7 - BLACK CREEK AND SENECA COLLEGE (NEWNHAM CAMPUS) - WARD 12 - SENECA HEIGHTS

 Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and City Solicitor, North York

(February 20, 1998)

 (IN CAMERA)

 Recommending:

 (1)the adoption of the confidential report (February 20, 1998) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the City Solicitor, respecting Development Charges Applications, which was forwarded to Members of Council under Aconfidential@ cover; and

 (2)Council resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole to give consideration, in camera, to such report.

 10REQUIREMENTS OF STATUTORY POWERS PROCEDURE ACT, PLANNING ACT AND TORONTO=S INTERIM PROCEDURE BY-LAW

 City Solicitor

(March 17, 1998)

 Reporting on the Interim Procedural By-law as it relates to the requirements of the Statutory Powers Procedure Act and the Planning Act and recommending that the report be received as information.

 11REQUEST FOR EXEMPTION TO NOISE BY-LAW - PCL CONSTRUCTORS CANADA INC. - 5075 YONGE STREET - WARD 10 - NORTH YORK CENTRE

 City Solicitor, North York.

(March 10, 1998)

 Recommending that the request by PCL Constructors Canada Inc. for an exemption from North York Noise By-law No. 31317 to permit construction equipment to operate until 10:00 p.m. be approved subject to the following conditions:

 (1)in the event complaints concerning construction noise after 7:00 p.m. are received by the By-law Enforcement Division, the exemption to 10:00 p.m. be rolled back to 9:00 p.m.; and

 (2)the exemption of the hours of work apply Monday to Saturday only.

 12REQUEST FOR EXEMPTION TO FENCE BY-LAW - CONSTANCE HODGSON - 186 WEDGEWOOD DRIVE - WARD 10 - NORTH YORK CENTRE

 City Solicitor, North York

(March 10, 1998)

 Recommending that the request by Mrs. Constance Hodgson for a variance to the Fence By-law to maintain the fence located at 186 Wedgewood Drive as constructed be approved.

 13REQUEST FOR EXEMPTION FROM NOISE BY-LAW - RESURFACING ARTERIAL ROADS - WARD 8 - NORTH YORK SPADINA; WARD 9 - NORTH YORK CENTRE SOUTH; WARD 11 - DON PARKWAY AND WARD 12 - SENECA HEIGHTS

 City Solicitor, North York

(March 20, 1998)

 Recommending that the request for an exemption to the North York Noise By-law No. 31317 be approved.

 14PARKING PROHIBITIONS - GARNIER COURT - WARD 12 - SENECA HEIGHTS

 (DEFERRED FROM COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 18, 1998.)

 Commissioner of Transportation, North York

(February 2, 1998)

 Recommending that City of North York By-law No. 31001 be amended to prohibit parking at any time on the north side of Garnier Court, from a point 199 metres west of the westerly limit of Ballyconnor Court to a point 286 metres east of the easterly limit of Ballyconnor Court, and on the south side between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, from a point 199 metres west of the westerly limit of Ballyconnor Court to a point 288.5 metres east of the easterly limit of Ballyconnor Court.

 15RELOCATION OF SCHOOL BUS LOADING ZONE - ST. CONRAD CATHOLIC SCHOOL - RODING STREET - WARD 7 - BLACK CREEK.

 Commissioner of Transportation, North York

(March 18, 1998)

 Recommending that North York By-law No. 30358 be amended to relocate the existing school bus loading zone, associated with the St. Conrad Catholic School, from Parent Avenue to the west side of Roding Street, south of Parent Avenue.

 16ALL WAY STOP CONTROL - HEATHROW DRIVE AT CHESHAM DRIVE/FORTHBRIDGE CRESCENT - WARD 7 - BLACK CREEK

 Commissioner of Transportation, North York

(February 4, 1998)

 Recommending that Schedules XVIII and XIX of North York By-law No. 31001 be amended to require traffic to stop on all approaches to the intersection of Heathrow Drive and Chesham Drive/Forthbridge Crescent.

17RIGHT-TURN PROHIBITION - ALTAMONT ROAD AT THE ACCESS TO CHELSEA GATE (108 FINCH AVENUE WEST) - WARD 10 - NORTH YORK CENTRE

 Commissioner of Transportation, North York

(February 11, 1998)

 Recommending that:

 (1)the necessary by-law be enacted to prohibit outbound right-turns at the access driveway from the Chelsea Gate development to Altamont Road; and

 (2)the necessary funds be acquired from the developer to cover the cost of the sign installation.

 18RELOCATION OF PEDESTRIAN CROSSOVER - CUMMER AVENUE - WARD 12 - SENECA HEIGHTS

 Commissioner of Transportation, North York

(January 30, 1998)

 Recommending the relocation of the existing pedestrian crossover on Cummer Avenue from Simeon Court to the east side of Ruddington Drive.

 19ALL WAY STOP CONTROL - CHARLESWOOD DRIVE AT COLLINSON BOULEVARD - WARD 8 - NORTH YORK SPADINA

 Commissioner of Transportation, North York

(February 2, 1998)

 Recommending that Schedules XVIII and XIX of North York By-law No. 31001 be amended to require traffic to stop on all approaches to the intersection of Charleswood Drive and Collinson Boulevard.

 20TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE - RIDLEY BOULEVARD BETWEEN BOMBAY AVENUE AND SANDRINGHAM DRIVE - WARD 9 - NORTH YORK CENTRE SOUTH

 Commissioner of Transportation, North York

(January 30, 1998)

 Recommending that permission for the temporary closure of Ridley Boulevard, Bombay Avenue to Sandringham Drive, be granted and that the appropriate by-law be enacted by Council.

21PARKING, STOPPING AND TURN PROHIBITIONS - AMENDMENTS TO THE TRAFFIC BY-LAW

 Commissioner of Transportation

(March 10, 1998)

 Recommending that Schedules VIII, IX, XV and XIX of North York By-law No. 31001 be amended to allow for the coordination of the entries between the traffic by-law and signs posted on specific roadways.

 22PARKING PROHIBITIONS - HICKORYNUT DRIVE - WARD 12 - SENECA HEIGHTS

 Commissioner of Transportation, North York

(March 11, 1998)

 Recommending that Schedule VIII of North York By-law No. 31001 be amended to prohibit parking from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the north and west sides of Hickorynut Drive, from the westerly limit of Hickorynut Drive to the southerly limit of Hazelnut Crescent.

 23PARKING PROHIBITIONS - DUNCANWOODS DRIVE - WARD 6 - NORTH YORK HUMBER

 Commissioner of Transportation, North York

(March 12, 1998)

 Recommending that Schedule VIII of North York By-law No. 31001 be amended to prohibit parking on the west side of Duncanwoods Drive, from the southerly limit of Benrubin Drive to the northerly limit of Pearldale Drive.

 24ALL WAY STOP CONTROL - BARSE STREET AT FAIRLAWN AVENUE - WARD 9 - NORTH YORK CENTRE SOUTH

 Commissioner of Transportation, North York

(March 13, 1998)

 Recommending that Schedules XVIII and XIX of North York By-law No. 31001 be amended to require traffic to stop on all approaches to the intersection of Barse Street and Fairlawn Avenue.

 25STOPPING PROHIBITIONS - BAYCREST AVENUE - WARD 9 - NORTH YORK CENTRE SOUTH

 Commissioner of Transportation, North York

(March 13, 1998)

 Recommending that Schedule XI of North York By-law No. 31001 be amended to prohibit stopping at any time on the south side of Baycrest Avenue, from the westerly limit of Bathurst Street to the easterly limit of Khedive Avenue.

 26PAYMENT-IN-LIEU OF PARKING - BAKER=S DOZEN CO. LTD. - 1887 AVENUE ROAD - WARD 9 - NORTH YORK CENTRE SOUTH

 Commissioner of Transportation, North York

(March 16, 1998)

 Recommending that payment-in-lieu of parking be applied against the 9 space parking deficiency, consistent with the approvals granted by the former North York Council for the same building at a rate of $1500.00 per space.

 2727PARKING PROHIBITIONS - BARMAC DRIVE - WARD 6 - NORTH YORK HUMBER

 Commissioner of Transportation, North York

(March 16, 1998)

 Recommending that Schedule VIII of North York By-law No. 31001 be amended to prohibit parking at anytime on both sides of Barmac Drive, from a point 288 metres south/west of the southerly lim of Ormont Drive (east intersection) to the southerly limit of Ormont Drive (west intersection).

 28TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE - BAYCREST AVENUE AND NEPTUNE DRIVE - WARD 9 - NORTH YORK CENTRE SOUTH

 Commissioner of Transportation, North York

(March 16, 1998)

 Recommending that the appropriate by-law be enacted to grant permission for the temporary road closure of portions of Baycrest Avenue and Neptune Drive, on Sunday, May 10, 1998, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. subject to the applicant=s compliance with North York Procedural By-law No. 27433.

 29TRAFFIC CALMING - WENDELL AVENUE, PELLATT AVENUE TO GARY DRIVE AND GARY DRIVE, YELLAND STREET TO WENDELL AVENUE - WARD 6 - NORTH YORK HUMBER

 Commissioner of Transportation, North York

(March 23, 1998)

 Recommending that, for a six month trial period, traffic calming measures be installed on Wendell Avenue and Gary Drive and the specific measures include intersection diverters, pinch points or chicanes and a traffic circle.

 30QUIT CLAIM OF EASEMENT - 5 GLEN PARK AVENUE - WARD 8 - NORTH YORK SPADINA

 (DEFERRED FROM COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 18, 1998.)

 Commissioner of Public Works, North York

(February 3, 1998)

 Recommending that the City easements at 204 Richard Clark Drive, 357 Hollywood Avenue and 5 Glen Park Avenue be quit claimed subject to the City assuming no liabilities for any of the physical services (pipes) within the easements.

 31DAMAGED SOD - 2 NORTHGATE DRIVE, OFF WHITLEY AVENUE FLANKAGE - WARD 8 - NORTH YORK SPADINA

 Commissioner of Public Works, North York

(February 10, 1998)

 Recommending that no immediate action be taken regarding the request by the residents of 2 Northgate Drive to replace the boulevard sod off Whitley Avenue because of weeds.

 32ENCROACHMENT - VACANT LOT NORTH OF 28 GLENAVY AVENUE - WARD 9 - NORTH YORK CENTRE SOUTH

 Deputy Commissioner of Public Works, North York

(March 4, 1998)

 Recommending that if the proposed encroachment and backfalling driveway are approved by the City, the encroachment and driveway be subject to the following conditions:

 (1)the owner(s) enter into an encroachment agreement with the City;

 (2)the agreement also includes a provision to Asave harmless@ the City in the event that the owners are flooded as a result of the backfalling driveway; and

 (3)the City Solicitor be authorized to do all things necessary.

 33ENCROACHMENT - 10 AMOS CRESCENT - WARD 8 - NORTH YORK SPADINA

 Deputy Commissioner of Public Works, North York

(March 4, 1998)

 Recommending that if the proposed encroachment is approved by the City, the encroachment be subject to the following conditions:

 (1)the owner(s) enter into an encroachment agreement with the City;

 (2)the City Solicitor be authorized to do all things necessary.

 34LOW LOT BY-LAW NO. 7273 - BEDFORD PARK AVENUE - WARD 9 - NORTH YORK CENTRE SOUTH

 Deputy Commissioner of Public Works, North York

(March 4, 1998)

 Recommending that:

 1.Lots 799 and 800 be released from the provisions of Low Lot By-law No. 7273, subject to:

 (a)the owner providing for the design and construction of the storage pipe works as proposed by the Consultant=s report (October 2, 1997) prepared by Greenland Engineering Group;

 (b)the owner covenants and agrees to deposit to the City, a letter of credit in the amount of $70,000 to guarantee the satisfactory and prompt performance of the works as proposed by Greenland Engineering Group. The letter of credit shall be kept in full force and effect, until such time as the City accepts the said service, at which time the letter of credit shall be returned to the owner;

 (c)a 3.5 metre easement be conveyed to the City at no cost over the proposed box culvert to ensure maintenance of the system;

 (d)building permits not be released until a grading plan is submitted to the Public Works Department for approval, certification from a Consultant Engineer is received by the City verifying that all works have been completed satisfactory to the Commissioner of Public Works and that agreements be concluded and registered on title to maintain the grading as approved by the Commissioner of Public Works and Building and indemnify the City from all claims and damages;

 (e)no building openings below the flood line contour of 176.0 metres; and

 (f)all legal costs to be borne by owner; and

 2.as per Council=s policy, subject to North York Community Council=s approval, the Legal Department provide to Council for public hearing the by-law for removal of provisions of the Low Lot By-law and that the Planning Department send out the notice of the policy of the by-law in the same manner as any other zoning amendment.

 35REQUEST FOR THREE CURB CUTS/DRIVEWAY ENTRANCES - 2 SUNCREST DRIVE AT GLENORCHY ROAD - WARD 9 - NORTH YORK CENTRE SOUTH

 Deputy Commissioner of Public Works, North York

(March 18, 1998)

 Recommending that the policy of the former City of North York Council, which reads in part, Athat when the frontage of a property exceeds 69 feet or the frontage and flankage of a corner lot exceeds 69 feet, the owner be permitted two curb cuts not to exceed a total of 30 feet@, be upheld.

 36SANITARY CONTROL MANHOLES - 3460-3472 BATHURST STREET - WARD 9 - NORTH YORK CENTRE SOUTH

 Deputy Commissioner of Public Works, North York

(March 19, 1998)

 Recommending that sanitary control manholes be installed to 3466, 3468, 3470 and 3472 Bathurst Street and Barrett Type Clean-outs be installed in the basement of 3460, 3462 and 3464 Bathurst Street.

 37BUILDING WATER RATES - 89 LARKFIELD DRIVE - WARD 9 - NORTH YORK CENTRE SOUTH

 Deputy Commissioner of Public Works, North York

(March 18, 1998)

 Recommending that the request by the owner of 89 Larkfield Drive that the building water rate in the amount of $416.00, which was paid under Municipal Services Application No. 004701, be refunded as he used water from his neighbours during construction of the new house at the subject location.

 38DRIVEWAYS - 325 HOLLYWOOD AVENUE - WARD 10 - NORTH YORK CENTRE.

 Deputy Commissioner of Public Works, North York

(March 23, 1998)

 Recommending that the policy of the former City of North York Council, which reads in part, Athat the curb cut policy for two (2) driveway entrances for lots 18.3 metres (60 feet) or greater as long as the total width of the curb cut does not exceed 7.5 metres (25 feet) and the 50% front yard hard surface requirement of Section 7, By-law No. 7625, as amended, is maintained@, be upheld.

 39REQUEST TO WAIVE BUILDING PERMIT FEES - CANADIAN MEMORIAL CHIROPRACTIC COLLEGE - ANNUAL FUNDRAISING - ABACKS IN MOTION@ RUN - APRIL 26, 1998

 Chief Building Official/Building Commissioner

(March 23, 1998)

 Forwarding a request from Councillor Flint to waive the permit fee for the erection of a temporary tent for the ABacks in Motion@ event sponsored by the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College and advising that:

 (1)the Building Department has no objections to the request from Councillor Flint to waive the permit fee for this year=s event, being approved by the North York Community Council; and

 (2)the applicant be advised to file the application for the permit at least 3 weeks prior to the event.

 40SPECIAL OCCASION PERMITS FOR COMMUNITY EVENTS - WARD 6 - NORTH YORK HUMBER; WARD 7 - BLACK CREEK; AND WARD 10 - NORTH YORK CENTRE

 Deputy Commissioner of Parks and Recreation, North York

(March 2, 1998)

 Recommending that:

 (1)permission be granted to the groups listed in Appendix I of the report (March 2, 1998) to hold Special Occasion (Beer Garden) Permit Events;

(2)the groups obtain a Special Occasion Permit from the Liquor Licensing Board of Ontario;

 (3)the groups be charged the approved Special Occasion Permit fee of $50.00 and for goods and services not readily available at the site;

 (4)the groups provide proof of liability insurance coverage in the amount of $2M naming the City as additional insured;

 (5)all bartenders and servers be required to attend a Server Intervention Training Program at the groups= expense; and

 (6)appropriate City officials be directed to carry out all things necessary thereto.

 41ENVIRONMENTAL EVENTS - SPRING 1998

 Interim Functional Lead, Parks and Recreation

(March 20, 1998)

 Informing local Councillors about the sites which are proposed for this year=s naturalization plantings in their community and recommending that the report be received as information.

 4242FILIPINO COMMEMORATIVE MONUMENT - EARL BALES PARK - WARD 9 - NORTH YORK CENTRE SOUTH

 Interim Functional Lead, Parks and Recreation

(March 23, 1998)

 Recommending that:

 (1)the City of Toronto accept as a gift a monument to Dr. Jose P. Rizal and erect it in Earl Bales Park in the location designated on the map attached as Appendix I to the report;

 (2)a moratorium be placed on any further installation of monuments and memorial trees in Earl Bales Park until a consolidated public art policy is completed and a specific plan developed for Earl Bales Park and approved by a future meeting of Council; and

 (3)the appropriate City Officials take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

 43INTERIM DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY - COMMUNITY COUNCIL - RENTAL HOUSING PROTECTION ACT

 Motion by Councillor Brown adopted, without amendment, by City Council at its meeting of March 4, 5 and 6, 1998, delegating the authority to give notice and hold any public meeting regarding applications under the Rental Housing Protection Act in respect of land within the part of the urban area it represents.

 44NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH PROGRAM

 Motion by Councillor Minnan-Wong deferred by the North York Community Council at its meeting of January 21, 1998, regarding funding for North York Neighbourhood Watch.

 45CITY OF TORONTO ACT, 1997 - PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO BILL 103

 Motion by Councillor Minnan-Wong deferred by the North York Community Council at its meeting of January 21, 1998, regarding a request for amendment to subsection 8(4) of Bill 103.

 45a.(January 30, 1998) from the City Solicitor recommending that if it is decided to seek an amendment to the City of Toronto Act, 1997, the City Solicitor be directed to seek the same from the Ontario Legislature.

 46REQUEST FOR HERITAGE CONSERVATION EASEMENT AGREEMENT - ELIHU PEASE HOUSE - 34 AVONDALE AVENUE - WARD 9 - NORTH YORK CENTRE SOUTH

 Manager, Culture Branch, North York

(March 13, 1998)

 Recommending that:

 (1)Council for the City of Toronto, approve in principle the receipt of a donation of a Heritage Conservation Easement Agreement on the property known as the historic Elihu Pease House, located at 34 Avondale Road, under the terms of Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act and in accordance with the advice of the North York Heritage Committee (Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee);

 (2)municipal staff be given the authority to negotiate the terms of the Heritage Conservation Easement Agreement with Louis & Donalda Badone, the owners of the Elihu Pease House;

 (3)staff report back to Council for the enactment of a municipal by-law and execution of the agreement; and

(4)the appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

 47SPECIAL OCCASION PERMIT - SECOND HARVEST - TORONTO TASTE >98 - SUNDAY, JUNE 7, 1998 - THE ESTATES OF SUNNYBROOK - 2075 BAYVIEW AVENUE - WARD 9 - NORTH YORK CENTRE SOUTH

 Ms. Misa Kim, Second Harvest

(February 23, 1998)

 Advising of intention of applying for a special occasion permit from the Liquor License Board of Ontario for an event to be held Sunday, June 7, 1998 at 4:30 p.m. at the Vaughan Estate, The Estates of Sunnybrook at 2075 Bayview Avenue.

 48SPECIAL EVENT - CRIME CONCERN - NEIGHBOURS NIGHT OUT - JUNE 16, 1998

 Carol Johnson, Crime Concern

(February 10, 1998)

 Advising of a neighbourhood community event on June 16, 1998 and requesting support and assistance to spread the celebration across more of the City.

 49SPECIAL OCCASION PERMIT - THE CANADIAN COUNCIL OF SOUTH AFRICANS - SOUTH AFRICAN FREEDOM DAY CELEBRATIONS - APRIL 26, 1998 - MEL LASTMAN SQUARE

 Jaye Robinson, Interim Lead, Special Events

(February 27, 1998)

 Forwarding a request from the President, Canadian Council of South Africans for permission to proceed with an application for a Special Events Permit from the Liquor Control Board of Ontario for an event to be held April 26, 1998 in Mel Lastman Square.

 50CHANGE IN NORTH-END LOOPING OF 97 YONGE BUS ROUTE - RESULTS OF PUBLIC CONSULTATION

 Vincent Rodo, Toronto Transit Commission

(February 26, 1998)

 Reporting on the routing change of the 97 Yonge Bus Route and approving the following:

 (1)staff proceed with the routing change outlined in the 1998 Service Plan on a trial basis between the March and September Board periods;

(2)staff report back in consultation with the local area councillors on the results of this trial at the first meeting in September, including comment on ridership and safety issues that were raised during discussion of the report;

 (3)the Toronto Transportation Department review the intersection of Hilda Avenue and Steeles Avenue with a view to instituting traffic measures that would reduce traffic levels; and

 (4)the Toronto Transportation Department review the traffic signals at Moore Park Avenue and Yonge Street for possible signal prioritization.

 51OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING AMENDMENT APPLICATION AND SUBDIVISION APPLICATION UDOZ-97-34 & UDSB-1232 - ROMEO DIBATTISTA - 665 TRETHEWEY DRIVE - WARD 6 - NORTH YORK HUMBER

 City Clerk

(March 12, 1998)

 Advising that City Council on March 4, 5 and 6, 1998, referred Clause 3 of Report No. 2 of the North York Community Council, headed AOfficial Plan and Zoning Amendment Application and Subdivision Application UDOZ-97-34 & UDSB-1232 - Romeo DiBattista - 665 Trethewey Drive - Ward 6 - North York Humber@, back to the North York Community Council for further consideration.

 52OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING AMENDMENT APPLICATION OZ-88-40 - R. G. THWAITES - 15 CAMERON AVENUE - WARD 10 - NORTH YORK CENTRE

 City Clerk

(March 12, 1998)

 Advising that City Council on March 4, 5 and 6, 1998, referred Clause 1 of Report No. 2 of the North York Community Council, headed AOfficial Plan and Zoning Amendment Application OZ-88-40 - R. G. Thwaites - 15 Cameron Avenue - Ward 10 - North York Centre@, back to the North York Community Council for further consideration.

 53PRELIMINARY REPORT - ZONING AMENDMENT AND SITE PLAN APPLICATION UDZ-98-04, UDSP-98-015 - OXFORD HILLS DEVELOPMENTS (HORSHAM) INC. - 24, 26, 36, 38 AND 44 HORSHAM AVENUE - WARD 10 - NORTH YORK CENTRE

 Acting Commissioner of Planning

(March 13, 1998)

 Reporting on an application to amend the Zoning By-law to permit a 16 unit, 3 storey freehold townhouse development; and recommending that the application be referred to the North York Planning Department to continue reviewing and processing in the manner outlined in the report.

 54PRELIMINARY REPORT - OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING AMENDMENT APPLICATION UD0Z-98-01 - B.Y. GROUP LTD. - 111 BARBER GREENE ROAD - WARD 11 - DON PARKWAY

 Acting Commissioner of Planning

(March 13, 1998)

 Reporting on an application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit 31 townhouses, and recommending that the application be referred to the North York Planning Department to continue reviewing and processing in the manner outlined in the report.

 55PRELIMINARY REPORT - ZONING AMENDMENT APPLICATION UDZ-97-50 - ROMZANALI AKBARALI IN TRUST - 101 - 123 BARTLEY DRIVE - WARD 11 - DON PARKWAY

 Acting Commissioner of Planning

(March 12, 1998)

 Reporting on an application to amend the Zoning By-law to permit a residential development comprising of two 4-storey apartment buildings, ten 3-storey townhouse units and four 2-storey semi-detached units; and recommending that the application be referred to the North York Planning Department to continue processing in the manner outlined in the report.

 56PRELIMINARY REPORT - OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING AMENDMENT APPLICATION UD0Z-98-03 - ROWLAND LINCOLN MERCURY - SOUTHWEST CORNER OF EGLINTON AVENUE EAST AND JONESVILLE CRESCENT - WARD 11 - DON PARKWAY

 Acting Commissioner of Planning

(March 13, 1998)

 Reporting on application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments in order to permit the immediate construction of an automobile dealership and the future construction of a restaurant; and recommending that the application be referred to the North York Planning Department to continue reviewing and processing in the manner outlined in the report.

 57PRELIMINARY REPORT - OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING AMENDMENT APPLICATION UD0Z-98-02 - JOHN WALDIE - 860 YORK MILLS ROAD - WARD 11 - DON PARKWAY

 Acting Commissioner of Planning

(March 16, 1998)

 Reporting on an application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit the construction of a one storey commercial building containing a restaurant and service commercial uses; and recommending that the application be referred to the North York Planning Department to continue reviewing and processing in the manner outlined in the report.

 58PRELIMINARY REPORT - ZONING AMENDMENT APPLICATION UDZ-98-06 - LIBERTY WALK DEVELOPMENTS INC. - 760 LAWRENCE AVENUE WEST - WARD 8 - NORTH YORK SPADINA

 Acting Commissioner of Planning

(March 16, 1998)

 Reporting on an application to amend the Zoning By-law to permit a development consisting of 245 four storey townhouse units; and recommending that the application be referred to the North York Planning Department to continue reviewing and processing in the manner outlined in the report.

 59RECOMMENDATION REPORT - ZONING AMENDMENT APPLICATION UDZ-96-30 - HARRY SNOEK - 15-19 FINCH AVENUE WEST AND 7-11 BLAKELY ROAD - WARD 10 - NORTH YORK CENTRE

 Acting Commissioner of Planning

(March 18, 1998)

 Reporting on an application to amend the Zoning By-law to permit two residential apartment buildings and submitting recommendations with respect thereto.