NORTH YORK COMMUNITY COUNCIL

 A G E N D A

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST PURSUANT TO

THE MUNICIPAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST ACT.

 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES.

 DEPUTATION.

 1.10:30 a.m.Noise By-law Exemption - Surentec Inc. - Sheppard Centre - North-east corner of Yonge Street and Sheppard Avenue East - North York Centre

 City Solicitor, North York

(May 5, 1998)

 Recommending that the request by Surentec Inc. for an exemption to North York Noise By-law No. 31317, as amended, be refused.

 PRESENTATION.

 2.12:00 p.m.Environment Awards of Merit

 PUBLIC MEETINGS.

 3.2:00 p.m.Official Plan and Zoning Amendment Application 0Z-88-40 - R.G. Thwaites to convert and expand an existing single dwelling residence to allow an office building - 15 Cameron Avenue - North York Centre.

 a.(May 11, 1998) from Ms. Joanne M. McKenna, advising of her opposition to the application;

 b.(May 8, 1998) from Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Wagman, advising of their opposition to the application; and

 c.(May 6, 1998) from Mr. Stephen R. Jakob addressed to Councillor Filion, advising of his opposition to the application.

 4.2:10 p.m.Proposed Amendment to Low Lot By-law No. 7273 for Lots 799 and 800, Plan M-108 (between 446 and 466 Bedford Park Avenue) - North York Centre South.

 5.2:20 p.m.Zoning Amendment Application UDZ-97-27 - Shell Canada Limited to permit Shell Canada Limited to redevelop their existing service station site - 2831 Bayview Avenue - North York Centre South.

 6.2:40 p.m.Official Plan and Zoning Amendment Application UD0Z-94-34 - T.W.S. Developments Limited to permit the residential conversion of the existing vacant office building into 180 residential units - 797 Don Mills Road - Don Parkway.

 7.2:50 p.m.Official Plan, Zoning Amendment and Subdivision Application UD0Z-97-39 and UDSB-1236 - Topview Developments Limited to permit the residential development of the lands for 12 detached houses on the north side of Risa Boulevard and 4 detached houses on the south side of Risa Boulevard - east portion of 2781-2801 Dufferin Street (north side of Risa Blvd.), east of 2775 Dufferin Street (south side of Risa Boulevard) - North York Spadina.

 8.3:10 p.m.Zoning Amendment Application UDZ-97-49 - Vincent Planning and Development Consultants Inc. to permit a retail store on the vacant portion of the site, south of the existing development - 1675 Jane Street - North York Humber.

 a.(May 12, 1998) from Mrs. Dorothy Stewart, advising of her opposition to the application.

 9.3:20 p.m.Official Plan and Zoning Amendment Application UD0Z-96-27 and UD52-97-03 - 1190082 Ontario Limited to permit a residential development on the site - 22 Old York Mills Road - North York Centre South.

 a.(May 1, 1998) from Mr. Tim Sheeres, notifying of his intention to address Council.

   10.8:00 p.m.Draft Discussion Paper on the Roles and Responsibilities of Community Councils

 (Material previously forwarded under separate cover.)

 a.(April 15, 1998) from the City Clerk advising that the North York Community Council on April 1, 1998, deferred consideration of the notice of motion from Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong, Don Parkway, and communication from the Solicitor, North York Centre regarding the above matter; and

 b.(undated) from Mr. Dale Anderson, President, York Condominium Corporation No. 32.

 C O N S E N T A G E N D A

 11.WARD BOUNDARY REVIEW PROCESS

 City Clerk

(May 7, 1998)

 Advising that City Council at its Special Meeting held on April 28 and May 1, 1998, adopted, as amended, Clause 1 of Report No. 4A of the Urban Environment and Development Committee headed AWard Boundary Review Process@, viz:

 A(8)Community Councils be requested to hold public meetings to invite the public=s input on the matter of ward boundaries, ward division and governance, and report thereon through the Urban Environment and Development Committee.@

 RECOMMENDED:RECEIVE REPORT AND SCHEDULE PUBLIC MEETINGS

 12.COMMUNITY FESTIVAL EVENT - PHLIPPINE CENTENNIAL COMMISSION, CANADA CHAPTER - PISTAHAN FILIPINO (PHILIPPINE FIESTA) - JUNE 26, 27 AND 28, 1998 - MEL LASTMAN SQUARE - NORTH YORK CENTRE

 Jaye Robinson, Interim Lead, Special Events

(May 11, 1998)

 Forwarding a request from the Deputy Co-ordinator, Philippine Centennial Commission, Canada Chapter, 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 June 26, 27 and 28, 1998, in Mel Lastman Square.

 RECOMMENDED:APPROVE REQUEST AND FORWARD TO COUNCIL

13.COMMUNITY FESTIVAL EVENT - TRADE & CULTURE EVENTS - CARIBBEAN SUNFEST 1998 - JULY 17 TO JULY 19, 1998 - MEL LASTMAN SQUARE - NORTH YORK CENTRE

 Jaye Robinson, Interim Lead, Special Events

(May 7, 1998)

 Forwarding a request from the Organizer, Trade & Culture Events, 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 July 17 to July 19, 1998, in Mel Lastman Square.

 RECOMMENDED:APPROVE REQUEST AND FORWARD TO COUNCIL

 14.COMMUNITY FESTIVAL EVENT - THE FERRARI CLUB OF AMERICA (EAST & CENTRAL CANADA REGION) - JUNE 11, 1998 - E. T. SETON PARK - 770 DON MILLS ROAD - DON PARKWAY

 Randolph S. Paisely, Concours Chairman, The Ferrari Club of America

(April 28, 1998)

 Requesting permission to proceed with an application for a Special Events Permit from the Liquor Control Board of Ontario for an event to be held June 11, 1998 in E. T. Seton Park at 770 Don Mills Road.

 RECOMMENDED:APPROVE REQUEST AND FORWARD TO COUNCIL

 15.SIGN BY-LAW VARIANCE REQUEST - TRIMARK TRUST - 5140 YONGE STREET - NORTH YORK CENTRE

 Chief Building Official, North York Civic Centre

(May 19, 1998)

 Recommending approval of the requested minor variance from North York Sign By-law No. 30788.

 RECOMMENDED:APPROVE REQUEST AND FORWARD TO COUNCIL

 16.40 KM/H SPEED ZONE - ROANOKE ROAD - DON PARKWAY

 Commissioner of Transportation, North York

(May 14, 1998)

 Recommending enactment of a by-law to implement a 40 km/h speed zone on Roanoke Road, from the easterly limit of Underhill Drive to a point 120 metres east of the easterly limit of Monarchwood Crescent.

 RECOMMENDED:ADOPT REPORT AND FORWARD TO COUNCIL

 17.TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PLAN - GLENBROOK AVENUE - NORTH YORK SPADINA

 Commissioner of Transportation, North York

(May 15, 1998)

 Recommending that:

 (1)the traffic management plan previously approved by North York Council for a test period, be removed; and

 (2)staff of the Works and Emergency Services Department and the Toronto Police Services monitor traffic conditions on Glenbrook Avenue and take any appropriate remedial action to address traffic safety.

 RECOMMENDED:ADOPT REPORT AND FORWARD TO COUNCIL

 18.BOULEVARD LEASING CAFE - LA FONTINA RESTAURANT - 85 KINCOURT STREET - NORTH YORK HUMBER

 Commissioner of Transportation, North York

(May 15, 1998)

 Recommending that the application to lease a portion of the boulevard at 85 Kincourt Road be approved, subject to the following conditions:

 (1)no permanent structure be erected on the boulevard;

 (2)an anchored portable railing be placed around the proposed cafe area;

 (3)the applicant enter into an agreement to indemnify and save harmless the City of Toronto from any action, claim, damage or loss whatsoever arising from the issuance of the licence or the use to be provided or anything done or neglected to be done in connection with the said use; and

 (4)the provision of $2,000,000 (two million dollars) of liability insurance, naming the City of Toronto as co-insured.

 RECOMMENDED:ADOPT REPORT AND FORWARD TO COUNCIL

 19.TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PLAN - DANE AVENUE - NORTH YORK SPADINA

 Commissioner of Transportation, North York

(May 15, 1998)

 Recommending that:

 (1)the traffic management plan previously approved by North York Council, for a test period, be removed;

 (2)staff of the Works and Emergency Services Department implement three speed humps, in accordance with Council Policy, for a test period;

 (3)staff of the Works and Emergency Services Department continue to work with the residents of Dane Avenue during implementation of the test; and

 (4)staff of the Works and Emergency Service Department report back to Council within six months after implementation, on their effectiveness in controlling vehicle speeds.

 RECOMMENDED:ADOPT REPORT AND FORWARD TO COUNCIL

 20.TURN RESTRICTION - BARBER GREENE ROAD - DON PARKWAY

 Commissioner of Transportation, North York

(May 15, 1998)

 Recommending enactment of a by-law to delete the ANo Left Turn@ restriction for westbound traffic on Barber Greene Road at the first driveway access west of Don Mills Road.

 RECOMMENDED:ADOPT REPORT AND FORWARD TO COUNCIL

 21.SCHOOL BUS LOADING ZONE - BANNERMAN STREET - NORTH YORK SPADINA

 Commissioner of Transportation, North York

(May 15, 1998)

 Recommending enactment of a by-law to permit the installation of a School Bus Loading Zone on the east side of Bannerman Street, from a point 37 metres north of the northerly limit of Rustic Road to a point 20 metres northerly.

 RECOMMENDED:ADOPT REPORT AND FORWARD TO COUNCIL

 22.ALL WAY STOP CONTROL - DOON ROAD AT HIGHLAND CRESCENT - NORTH YORK CENTRE SOUTH

 Commissioner of Transportation, North York

(May 15, 1998)

 Recommending enactment of a by-law to require traffic to stop on all approaches to the intersection of Doon Road at Highland Crescent.

 RECOMMENDED:ADOPT REPORT AND FORWARD TO COUNCIL

 23.STOPPING PROHIBITIONS - CONNAUGHT AVENUE AND LARIVIERE AVENUE SENECA HEIGHTS

 Commissioner of Transportation, North York

(May 15, 1998)

 Recommending enactment of a by-law to prohibit stopping between the hours of 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., on both sides of Connaught Avenue, between Yonge Street and Lariviere Avenue, and of Lariviere Avenue, between the south limit of Lariviere Avenue and Patricia Avenue.

 RECOMMENDED:ADOPT REPORT AND FORWARD TO COUNCIL

 24.PARKING PROHIBITION AMENDMENTS - HOBART DRIVE - SENECA HEIGHTS

 Commissioner of Transportation, North York

(May 15, 1998)

 Recommending enactment of a by-law to prohibit parking between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Hobart Drive, from the south limit of 50 Hobart Drive to the north limit of Van Horne Avenue.

 RECOMMENDED:ADOPT REPORT AND FORWARD TO COUNCIL

 25.TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE - LOGANDALE ROAD - NORTH YORK CENTRE

 Commissioner of Transportation, North York

(May 19, 1998)

 Recommending enactment of a by-law to grant permission for the temporary road closure of Logandale Road, on Wednesday, July 1, 1998, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., subject to the applicant=s compliance with Procedural By-law No. 27433 of the former City of North York.

 RECOMMENDED:ADOPT REPORT AND FORWARD TO COUNCIL

 26.PRELIMINARY REPORT - ZONING AMENDMENT APPLICATION UDZ-98-09 - PETER ROH - 85 STEELES AVENUE EAST - NORTH YORK CENTRE

 Acting Commissioner of Planning

(May 11, 1998)

 Reporting on an application to amend the Zoning By-law to permit a business office (accounting office) as a home office within a portion of an existing single detached dwelling and recommending that the application be referred to the North York Planning Department to continue processing in the manner outlined in the report.

 RECOMMENDED:RECEIVE REPORT AND SCHEDULE

COMMUNITY CONSULTATION MEETING

 27.RECOMMENDATION REPORT - ZONING AMENDMENT APPLICATION UDZ-97-37 - LOPES BROS. CONTRACTING - 1721 JANE STREET - NORTH YORK HUMBER

 Acting Commissioner of Planning

(May 13, 1998)

 Reporting on an application to amend the Zoning By-law to allow the existing one storey commercial building and parking lot which fronts onto Jane Street to be maintained and to develop the eastern portion of the property which fronts onto Hearne Avenue, with 2 semi-detached dwellings (4 units); and submitting recommendations with respect thereto.

 RECOMMENDED:RECEIVE REPORT AND SCHEDULE PUBLIC MEETING

 28.RECOMMENDATION REPORT - ZONING AMENDMENT APPLICATION UD0Z-97-42 - RITA MALCOLM - 27 MARSHLYNN AVENUE - NORTH YORK HUMBER

 Acting Commissioner of Planning

(May 13, 1998)

 Reporting on an application to amend the Zoning By-law to permit a commercial use (beauty salon) within a portion of the existing dwelling as a home business; and submitting recommendations with respect thereto.

 RECOMMENDED:RECEIVE REPORT AND SCHEDULE PUBLIC MEETING

 29.REPORT - NOTICE PROVISIONS FOR OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENTS - UDO3-HOP - ALL NORTH YORK COMMUNITY COUNCIL WARDS

 Acting Commissioner of Planning

(May 12, 1998)

 Reporting on the alternative notice procedure in the Official Plan which should be amended to permit a notice period of twenty days for Aold@ Planning Act applications, and to permit current applications submitted under Bill 29 to proceed with the statutory twenty day notice period; and recommending:

 (1)that notice be given for a statutory public meeting to consider an amendment to the Official Plan to revise the Alternative Notice Procedure as described in the report.

 RECOMMENDED:RECEIVE REPORT AND SCHEDULE PUBLIC MEETING

 30.RECOMMENDATIONS REPORT - ZONING AMENDMENT APPLICATION UDZ-97-32 - L & A INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT INC. - WILLIAM CARSON CRESCENT - NORTH YORK CENTRE SOUTH

 Acting Commissioner of Planning

(May 14, 1998)

 Reporting on an application to amend the Zoning By-law to permit a six storey 134 unit apartment building on the east side of William Carson Crescent.

 RECOMMENDED:RECEIVE REPORT AND SCHEDULE PUBLIC MEETING

 31.TEMPORARY PUBLIC PARKING LOT - ZONING APPLICATION UD52-97-01 - 4155 YONGE STREET - NORTH YORK CENTRE SOUTH

 Nick Spensieri, Toronto Parking Authority

(May 12, 1998)

 Requesting consideration of a two year extension of the temporary zoning for a paid parking facility.

 RECOMMENDED:RECEIVE REPORT AND SCHEDULE PUBLIC MEETING

   R E G U L A R A G E N D A

 COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS.

 32.ENCROACHMENT - APOTEX INC. - ORMONT DRIVE, GARYRAY DRIVE, WESTON ROAD - UNDERGROUND UTILITY - NORTH YORK HUMBER

 Deputy Commissioner of Public Works

(May 13, 1998)

 Recommending that:

 (1)the City be authorized to enter into negotiations with Apotex Inc. toward an agreement to permit the installation, ownership and maintenance of underground fibre optic conduits within the public road allowance at various locations; and

 (2)the appropriate City officials report back to Council upon conclusion of the negotiations.

 33.SIDEWALK (EAST SIDE) - SHERMOUNT AVENUE FROM GLENCAIRN AVENUE TO HILLMOUNT AVENUE - NORTH YORK SPADINA

 Deputy Commissioner of Public Works, North York

(May 13, 1998)

 Recommending that:

 (1)the City construct a sidewalk on the east side of Shermount Avenue from the south limit of 713 Glencairn Avenue to Hillmount Avenue at an estimated cost of $67,000.00 financed from the 1998 Capital Budget item for new sidewalk construction (North York);

 (2)the construction of the above sidewalk be co-ordinated with sidewalk construction requirements of Site Plan Control Application No. UDSP-98-035, Glencairn Baptist Church; and

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

 34.RETAINING WALL AND SIDEWALK EXTENSION - GLAZEBROOK AVENUE - NORTH YORK CENTRE SOUTH

 Deputy Commissioner of Public Works, North York

(May 13, 1998)

 Recommending that:

 (1)the retaining wall and sidewalk on Glazebrook Avenue be constructed at an estimated cost of $25,000.00 financed from the 1998 Capital Budget item for new sidewalk construction (North York); and

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

 35.PROPOSALS REPORT - DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT FOR THE DOWNSVIEW AREA SECONDARY PLAN - NORTH YORK SPADINA

 Acting Commissioner of Planning

(May 13, 1998)

 Reporting on a development concept for the 534 ha (1320 acre) Downsview Secondary Plan Area, including comprehensive land use transportation and urban design strategies, for endorsement by Council. The affected lands include the former CFB Toronto (Downsview) air base (the Downsview Lands), as well as lands owned by the City and Bombardier Aerospace (deHavilland); and submitting recommendations with respect thereto.

 a.(May 13, 1998) from Mr. Stephen Glogowski, Project Director, Canada Lands Company (Downsview), 35 Carl Hall Road, North York, M3K 2B6, requesting to show a video at North York Community Council on May 27, 1998.

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