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TORONTO COMMUNITY COUNCIL

 A G E N D A

 

Date of Meeting: June 24 and 25, 1998 Enquiry: Frances Pritchard
Time: 9:30 a.m. Interim Contact
Location: Council Chamber 392-7033
City Hall
100 Queen Street West

 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST PURSUANT TO THE MUNICIPAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST ACT.

 DEPUTATION:

 1.10:00 A.M.APPEAL OF DENIAL OF APPLICATION FOR A BOULEVARD CAFE - BROADWAY AVENUE FLANKAGE OF 2387 YONGE STREET (North Toronto)

 Acting Assistant Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services

(June 10, 1998)

 Recommending that:

 (1)City Council approve the application for a boulevard cafe on the Broadway Avenue flankage of 2387 Yonge Street, notwithstanding the negative response to the public notice and the public poll, and that such approval be subject to the applicant complying with the criteria set out in ' 313-36 of Municipal Code Chapter 313, Streets and Sidewalks, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code;

 OR

 (2)City Council deny the application for a boulevard cafe on the Broadway Avenue flankage of 2387 Yonge Street.

 a)(March 10, 1998) from Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services

 b)(April 6, 1998) from City Clerk, Toronto Community Council, addressed to the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services, forwarding the Community Council=s action of April 1, 1998

 DEPUTATION:

 2.10:10 A.M.APPEAL OF DENIAL OF APPLICATION FOR COMMERCIAL BOULEVARD PARKING - MASSEY STREET FLANKAGE OF 937 QUEEN STREET WEST (Trinity-Niagara)

 (DEFERRED FROM TORONTO COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 27, 1998)

 Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services

(April 22, 1998)

 Recommending that:

 (1)City Council approve the application for commercial boulevard parking on the Massey Street flankage of 937 Queen Street West, notwithstanding the negative result of the public poll, and that such approval be subject to the applicant complying with the criteria set out in ' 313-42 of Municipal Code Chapter 313, Streets and Sidewalks;

 OR

 (2)City Council deny the application for commercial boulevard parking privileges on the Massey Street flankage of 937 Queen Street West.

    DEPUTATION:

 3.10:20 A.M.REQUEST FOR AN EXEMPTION FROM MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 400, TO PERMIT FRONT YARD PARKING FOR A SECOND SPACE AT 85 CRESCENT ROAD (Midtown)

 Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services

(May 13, 1998)

 Recommending that:

 (1)an application for a second parking space at 85 Crescent Road be denied by City Council, as such a request does not comply with Chapter 400 of the City of Toronto Municipal Code; and

 (2)the licence previously issued for a single space not be reinstated until the excessive paving is removed, as requested by City staff.

    DEPUTATION:

 4.10:30 A.M.APPEAL OF DENIAL OF APPLICATION FOR A SIDEWALK/BOULEVARD VENDING PERMIT - KING STREET WEST, SOUTH SIDE, 74.5 METRES WEST OF CHARLOTTE STREET (DOWNTOWN)

 Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services

(June 3, 1998)

 Recommending that a permit be issued to Mr. Medina Marisabel for sidewalk/boulevard vending on King Street West, south side, 74.5 metres west of Charlotte Street, notwithstanding the objections received by the adjoining property owner and tenant.

        DEPUTATION:

 5.10:40 A.M.APPEAL OF DENIAL OF APPLICATION FOR A SIDEWALK/BOULEVARD VENDING PERMIT - LESLIE STREET, EAST SIDE, AT UNWIN STREET (EAST TORONTO)

 Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services

(June 5, 1998)

 Recommending That, should City Council wish to permit Ms. Mary Dimitropoulos to vend on the sidewalk/boulevard, on the east side of Leslie Street at Unwin Street, which is not presently permitted under City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 315, it is recommended that the City Solicitor introduce the necessary bill in Council to amend Schedule B of Chapter 315, Street Vending, to include Leslie Street, both sides from Unwin Street to Commissioners Street.

 DEPUTATION:

 6.10:45 A.M.REQUEST FOR AN EXEMPTION FROM MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 248, TO PERMIT DRIVEWAY WIDENING AT 60 RUSSELL HILL ROAD (MIDTOWN)

 Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services

(June 3, 1998)

 Recommending that:

 (1)an application for a parking space adjacent to the private driveway at 60 Russell Hill Road be denied by City Council, as such a request does not comply with Chapter 248 of the City of Toronto Municipal Code: and

 (2)the existing crushed stone paving, situated on the City boulevard adjacent to the driveway and which was installed without a permit be removed and restored to soft landscaping.

   DEPUTATION:

 7.10:50 A.M.DENIAL OF APPLICATION FOR A BOULEVARD CAFE - 832 COLLEGE STREET, OSSINGTON AVENUE FLANKAGE (Trinity Niagara)

 Acting Assistant Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services

 Recommending that:

 (1)City Council approve the application for boulevard cafe privileges on the Ossington Avenue flankage of 832 College Street, notwithstanding the negative result of the public poll, and that such approval be subject to the applicant complying with the criteria set out in ' 313-36 of Municipal Code Chapter 313, Streets and Sidewalks, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code; and

 (2)Should City Council approve the application, I be requested to report back after the end of the 1998 cafe season on the operation of the cafe;

 OR

 (3)City Council deny the application for boulevard cafe privileges on the Ossington Avenue flankage of 832 College Street.

8.11:00 A.M.ESPRESSIMO CAFFEBAR - REQUEST TO EXTEND THE HOURS OF OPERATION FOR THE BOULEVARD CAFE, ON THE ROXBOROUGH STREET WEST FLANKAGE OF 1094 YONGE STREET (Midtown)

 Acting Assistant Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services

(June 10, 1998)

 Recommending that:

 (1)(a)City Council approve the extension of hours of operation for the boulevard cafe on the Roxborough Street West flankage of 1094 Yonge Street to 11:00 p.m. 7 days a week, as requested by the applicant; and

 (b)Should City Council approve an extension of the hours, I be requested to report back after the end of the 1998 cafe season on the operation of the cafe under the extended hours;

 OR

 (2)City Council deny the request for an extension of the boulevard cafe hours on the Roxborough Street West flankage of 1094 Yonge Street.

   DEPUTATION:

 9.11:10 A.M.CONSTRUCTION OF A WROUGHT IRON FENCE AND STONE PILLARS - FRONTING 49 FOREST HILL ROAD AND ON THE HEATH STREET WEST FLANKAGE (Midtown)

 Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services

(June 3, 1998)

 Recommending that City Council approve the construction of the wrought iron fence and pillars within the City boulevard on the Heath Street West flankage of 49 Forest Hill Road, subject to the owners entering into an agreement with the City of Toronto, as prescribed under Chapter 313 of the City of Toronto Municipal Code.

DEPUTATION:

 10.11:15 A.M.PALMERSTON GARDENS FROM MANNING AVENUE TO PALMERSTON AVENUE - TRANSFER OF PARKING FROM THE NORTH SIDE TO THE SOUTH SIDE (Midtown)

 Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, Works and Emergency Services, addressed to Councillor Adams

(June 10, 1998)

    DEPUTATION:

 11.11:25 A.M.APPLICATION FOR A SIDEWALK/BOULEVARD VENDING PERMIT - JOHN STREET, EAST SIDE, 9 METRES NORTH OF RICHMOND STREET WEST (Downtown)

 Acting Assistant Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services

(June 10, 1998)

 Recommending:

 That, should City Council wish to permit Mr. Walter Guadron to vend on the sidewalk/boulevard within 25 metres of a business selling similar products (a restaurant) on John Street, east side, 9 metres north of Richmond Street West, which is not presently permitted under Chapter 315 of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code, it is recommended that:

 (1)(a)the permit be renewed annually, provided a letter of consent is submitted at time of renewal from Mr. Young Ik Kwon, owner and operator of AThe Sandwich Table@, 150 John Street;

 (b)the vending permit be valid from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Sunday; and

 (c)in the event of change of ownership of the business at 150 John Street, the new owner provide a letter of consent for the continuing operation of the vending location;

 OR

 (2)the application for sidewalk/boulevard vending on John Street, east side, 9 metres north of Richmond Street West, be refused.

 REPORTS/COMMUNICATIONS (TO BE CONSIDERED AT 9:30 A.M.)

 12.510 SPADINA: ROADWAY CHANGES TO IMPROVE SAFETY (Downtown)

 (DEFERRED FROM TORONTO COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETINGS OF MAY 6 AND 7, AND MAY 27 AND 28, 1998)

 General Secretary, Toronto Transit Commission

(April 9, 1998)

 Forwarding recommendations from its meeting of April 8, 1998 to Toronto Community Council for information.

 a)General Secretary, Toronto Transit Commission (April 9, 1998) respecting Automobile-Streetcar Collisions Continue on 510 Spadina Route

    13.INTERSECTION OF VAUGHAN ROAD AND BATHURST STREET - REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL STREET NAME SIGNS (Midtown)

 Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services

(June 5, 1998)

 Recommending that this report be received for information.

    14.RONAN AVENUE, EAST SIDE FROM SNOWDON AVENUE TO GOLFDALE ROAD - PROHIBITION OF PARKING FROM 2:00 A.M. TO 5:00 A.M., MONDAY TO FRIDAY (North Toronto)

 Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services

(June 5, 1998)

 Recommending:

 (1)That parking be prohibited on the east side of Ronan Avenue from Snowdon Avenue to Golfdale Road from 2:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m., Monday to Friday; and

 (2)That the appropriate City Officials be requested to take whatever action is necessary to give effect to the foregoing, including the introduction in Council of any Bills that may be required.

   15. PROVISION OF A ASTUDENT PICK-UP/DROP-OFF ZONE@ IN FRONT OF ST. CLEMENTS EARLY LEARNING SCHOOL, 70 ST. CLEMENTS AVENUE (North Toronto)

 Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services

(June 5, 1998)

 Recommending:

 (1)That the existing ANo parking 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., daily@ prohibition on the north side of St. Clements Avenue from Duplex Avenue to a point 65 metres west be adjusted to operate from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday;

 (2)That parking be allowed on the north side of St. Clements Avenue from Duplex Avenue to a point 65 metres west, for a maximum period of ten minutes from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday;

 (3)That parking be prohibited on the north side of St. Clements Avenue from Duplex Avenue to a point 65 metres west, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., and from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday to Friday; and

 (4)The appropriate City Officials be requested to take whatever action is necessary to give effect to the foregoing, including the introduction in Council of any Bills that are required.

    16.ISABELLA STREET, BETWEEN YONGE STREET AND GLOUCESTER LANE - PROHIBITION OF STANDING FROM 10:00 P.M. TO 6:00 A.M. (Downtown)

 Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services

(June 3, 1998)

 Recommending:

 (1)That standing be prohibited from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. on both sides of Isabella Street between Yonge Street and Gloucester Lane; and

 (2)That the appropriate City Officials be requested to take whatever action is necessary to give effect to the foregoing, including the introduction in Council of any Bills that are required.

   17.INTERSECTION OF LAMB AVENUE AND FELSTEAD AVENUE - INSTALLATION OF AALL WAY STOP@ SIGN CONTROL (East Toronto)

 Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services

(June 3, 1998)

 Recommending:

 (1)That AStop@ signs be installed for eastbound and westbound traffic on Felstead Avenue at Lamb Avenue; and

 (2)That the appropriate City Officials be requested to take whatever action is necessary to give effect to the foregoing, including the introduction in Council of any Bills that are required.

    18.WELLINGTON STREET WEST, SOUTH SIDE, BETWEEN YONGE STREET AND BAY STREET AND BAY STREET, EAST SIDE, BETWEEN FRONT STREET WEST AND WELLINGTON STREET WEST - PROVISION OF ON-STREET LOADING ZONES FOR DISABLED PERSONS (Downtown)

 Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services

(June 2, 1998)

 Recommending:

 (1)That a disabled persons loading zone be established on the east side of Bay Street, from a point 87.0 metres north of Front Street West to a point 9.5 metres further north;

(2)That a disabled persons loading zone be established on the south side of Wellington Street West, from a point 58.2 metres west of Yonge Street to a point 11.0 metres further west; and

 (3)That the appropriate City Officials be requested to take whatever action is necessary to give effect to the foregoing, including the introduction in Council of any Bills that are required.

   19.AMENDMENT TO FORMER CITY OF TORONTO BY-LAW NO. 379-80 - DESIGNATION OF EMPLOYEES AS PROVINCIAL OFFENCES OFFICERS UNDER THE PROVINCIAL OFFENCES ACT, R.S.O. 1990, CH. P.33

 Corporation Counsel

(June 4, 1998)

 Recommending:

 1.That former City of Toronto By-law No. 379-80 be further amended:

 (1)by adding the following City Works employee to Schedule "C":

 GIEZEN, David

 2.That authority be granted for the introduction of the necessary bill in Council to give effect to the foregoing.

    20.AREA BOUNDED BY LAWRENCE AVENUE WEST, YONGE STREET, GLENGROVE AVENUE WEST AND CHATSWORTH DRIVE - REDUCTION OF THE SPEED LIMIT FROM FIFTY KILOMETRES PER HOUR TO FORTY KILOMETRES PER HOUR. (North Toronto)

 Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services

(June 5, 1998)

 Recommending:

 (1)That the speed limit be reduced from fifty kilometres per hour to forty kilometres per hour on the following streets:

  (a) Ansley Street from Glengrove Avenue West to Glenview Avenue;

 (b) Chatsworth Drive from Duplex Avenue to Yonge Street;

 (c)Cheritan Avenue from Duplex Avenue to Greer Road;

 (d)Chudleigh Avenue from Cortland Avenue to Chatsworth Drive;

(e) Cortland Avenue from Cheritan Avenue to north limit; and

(f) Glen Castle Street from Glengrove Avenue West to Glenview Avenue.

 (2)That the appropriate City Officials be requested to take whatever action is necessary to give effect to the foregoing, including the introduction in Council of any Bills that may be required.

  21.CUSTOMER SERVICE IMPROVEMENTS TO THE RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING PROGRAM SERVING RESIDENTS OF WARDS 19 THROUGH 26 INCLUSIVE (All Wards of the Former City Of Toronto)

 Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services

(June 4, 1998)

 Recommending that:

 (1)City Council approve the necessary amendments to Chapter 400, Traffic and Parking, of the Municipal Code of the former City of Toronto, governing Wards 19 through 26 in the Toronto Community Council district only, to

 (a)permit flexible permit terms, with a minimum term of 3 months and a maximum of 24 months;

 (b)permit over-subscribing a permit area by up to 10%, at the request of the Ward Councillors;

 (c)eliminate the requirement that we charge customers to re-issue a permit when it is lost or damaged;

 (d)remove the 1 month/$30 rate for visitor/temporary permits so that all visitor/temporary permits are sold in increments of 7 days for $10;

 (e)amend the definition of a passenger vehicle to correspond with the Ministry of Transportation=s definition;

 as further described and justified in the body of this report; and

 (2)The appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto, including the introduction of all necessary bills.

    22.GLENLAKE AVENUE AND ITS INTERSECTIONS WITH PRINCE RUPERT AVENUE AND DORVAL ROAD - IMPLEMENTATION OF ALL-WAY ASTOP@ SIGN CONTROL (Davenport)

 Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services.

(May 29, 1998)

 Recommending:

 (1)That "Stop" signs be installed for eastbound and westbound traffic on Glenlake Avenue at its intersections with Prince Rupert Avenue and Dorval Road; and

 (2)That the appropriate City Officials be requested to take whatever action is necessary to give effect to the foregoing, including the introduction of any Bills that are required.

  23. INCLUSION ON THE CITY OF TORONTO INVENTORY OF HERITAGE PROPERTIES - 58 SHERWOOD AVENUE (North Toronto)

 Managing Director, Toronto Historical Board

(May 25, 1998)

 Recommending:

 1.That City Council include the property at 58 Sherwood Avenue on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties.

 2.That the appropriate officials be authorized to take whatever action is necessary to give effect hereto.

  24.INCLUSION ON THE CITY OF TORONTO INVENTORY OF HERITAGE PROPERTIES - 548 GERRARD STREET EAST (Don River)

 Managing Director, Toronto Historical Board

(May 25, 1998)

 Recommending:

 1.That City Council include the property at 548 Gerrard Street East on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties.

 2.That the appropriate officials be authorized to take whatever action is necessary to give effect hereto.

  25.INCLUSION ON THE CITY OF TORONTO INVENTORY OF HERITAGE PROPERTIES - 2928 DUNDAS STREET WEST (High Park)

 Managing Director, Toronto Historical Board

(May 25, 1998)

 Recommending:

 1.That City Council include the property at 2928 Dundas Street West on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties.

 2.That the appropriate officials be authorized to take whatever action is necessary to give effect hereto.

  26.INCLUSION ON THE CITY OF TORONTO INVENTORY OF HERITAGE PROPERTIES - 30 EDWIN AVENUE (Davenport)

 Managing Director, Toronto Historical Board

(May 25, 1998)

 Recommending:

 1.That City Council include the property at 30 Edwin Avenue on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties.

 2.That the appropriate officials be authorized to take whatever action is necessary to give effect hereto.

    27.INCLUSION ON THE CITY OF TORONTO INVENTORY OF HERITAGE PROPERTIES - 200 ANNETTE STREET (High Park)

 Managing Director, Toronto Historical Board

(May 25, 1998)

 Recommending:

 1.That City Council include the property at 200 Annette Street on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties.

 2.That the appropriate officials be authorized to take whatever action is necessary to give effect hereto.

 28.MCCORMACK STREET - REQUEST FOR ALL-WAY ASTOP@ SIGN AT MAYBANK AVENUE; AND A ANO HEAVY TRUCKS@ PROHIBITION 7:00 P.M. TO 7:00 A.M. (Davenport)

 Clause 24, Report No. 6 of the Toronto Community Council which was struck out and referred back by City Council on June 3, 4 and 5, 1998 to the Toronto Community Council for further consideration

  29.LANSDOWNE AVENUE FROM QUEEN STREET WEST TO RIDEAU AVENUE - PROPOSED ROAD NARROWINGS (High Park)

 Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services

(June 10, 1998)

 Recommending:

 1. That approval be given to narrow the pavement on Lansdowne Avenue described as follows:

 Athe narrowing of the pavement from a width of 14.0 m to a width varying from 10.0 m to 14.0 m on LANSDOWNE AVENUE between Queen Street West and Rideau Avenue, as shown on the attached print of Drawing No. SK-2199, dated June 10, 1998;

 2. That the City Solicitor and City Clerk be requested to commence the statutory advertising process of the draft by-laws to authorize the narrowings of Lansdowne Avenue such that ads are placed the weeks of June 29 and July 6, 13 and 20, 1998, to enable the hearing of deputations on this matter at the July 22, 1998 Toronto Community Council meeting; and

 3. That the appropriate City Officials be authorized to take whatever action is necessary to implement the foregoing, including the introduction in Council of any Bills that might be required.

 30.INSTALLATION OF SPEED BUMPS IN PUBLIC LANEWAYS (Davenport)

 Director, Infrastructure Planning & Transportation, City Works Services

(June 8, 1998)

 Recommending:

 (1)That the installation of a speed bump of the type and design noted herein and at the location shown in Table "A" of this report be approved; and

 (2)That the appropriate City Officials be requested to take whatever action is necessary to give effect to the foregoing including the introduction in Council of any Bills that may be required.

  31.INSTALLATION/REMOVAL OF ON-STREET DISABLED PERSONS PARKING SPACES (Davenport, Don River, East Toronto, Trinity-Niagara)

 Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services

(June 8, 1998)

 Recommending:

 (1)That the installation/removal of disabled on-street parking spaces as noted in Table AA@ of this report be approved; and

 (2)That the appropriate City Officials be requested to take whatever action is necessary to give effect to the foregoing, including the introduction in Council of any Bills that may be required.

 32.GRACE STREET, WEST SIDE, FRONTING NO. 262 - INSTALLATION OF AN ON-STREET DROPPING OFF LOADING ZONE FOR DISABLED PERSONS (Trinity-Niagara)

 Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services

(June 8, 1998)

 Recommending:

 (1)That an on-street loading zone for disabled persons operating from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., daily, be established on the west side of Grace Street, from a point 187.0 metres south of Harbord Street to a point 8.0 metres further south; and

 (2)That the appropriate City Officials be requested to take whatever action is necessary to give effect to the foregoing, including the introduction in Council of any Bills that are required.

 33.BURNSIDE DRIVE - INTRODUCTION OF SIXTY MINUTE MAXIMUM PARKING REGULATION FROM 8:00 A.M. TO 6:00 P.M., MONDAY TO FRIDAY. (Midtown)

 Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services

(June 8, 1998)

 Recommending:

 (1)That parking be restricted to a maximum period of sixty minutes from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday on the south, east, north and west sides (the inner crescent) of Burnside Drive from Bathurst Street (north intersection) to Bathurst Street (south intersection); and

 (2)That the appropriate City Officials be requested to take whatever action is necessary to give effect to the foregoing, including the introduction in Council of any Bills that are required.

 34.AREA PARKING STUDY - HILLCREST AND WYCHWOOD PARK NEIGHBOURHOODS (Midtown)

 Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation Division, City Works Services

(June 9, 1998)

 Recommending:

 (1) That Toronto Community Council endorse the work plan, as outlined in the body of this report, for an Area Parking Study of the Hillcrest and Wychwood Park Neighbourhoods; and

 (2) That the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services report, as necessary, on any recommendations arising as a result of the Area Parking Study.

 35.EAST SIDE OF OSSINGTON AVENUE, FROM HALLAM STREET TO DAVENPORT ROAD - RESCINDMENT OF THE ANO PARKING, 7:00 A.M. TO 9:00 A.M., MONDAY TO FRIDAY@ PROHIBITION. (Davenport)

 Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services

(June 9, 1998)

 Recommending:

 (1) That the ANo Parking, 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Monday to Friday@ parking prohibition on the east side of Ossington Avenue be adjusted to operate from Queen Street West to Hallam Street; and

 (2) That the appropriate City Officials be authorized to take whatever action is necessary to give effect to the foregoing, including the introduction in Council of any Bills that are required.

 36.SILVERTHORN AVENUE AND BLACKTHORN AVENUE - IMPLEMENTATION OF ALTERNATE SIDE PARKING (Davenport)

 Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services.

(June 9, 1998)

 Recommending:

 (1)That alternate side parking be implemented on Silverthorn Avenue and Blackthorn Avenue, from St. Clair Avenue West to the northerly limit of the Davenport Ward by rescinding and implementing as required, the parking regulations outlined in Appendix AA@ (attached); and

 (2)That the appropriate City Officials be requested to take whatever action is necessary to give effect to the foregoing, including the introduction of any Bills that are required.

  37.NAMING OF THE PROPOSED TEMPORARY STREET - SIMCOE STREET (Downtown)

 City Engineer, Toronto Works Services

(June 10, 1998)

 Recommending:

 (1)That the proposed temporary public street, 151.2 metres north of Pullan Place extending easterly from St. Patrick Street to Simcoe Street, illustrated on MAP A attached, be named ASimcoe Street@, and

 (2)That the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto, including the introduction in Council of any Bills that may be required.

 a)(June 10, 1998) from Director Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services respecting Traffic and Parking Regulations on the new East-West Leg of Simcoe Street between Simcoe Street and St. Patrick Street

  38.SHOXS BILLIARD LOUNGE - OPERATION OF THE BOULEVARD CAFE AT 2827 DUNDAS STREET WEST (Davenport)

 Acting Assistant Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services

(June 10, 1998)

 Recommending that the temporary licence for the boulevard cafe fronting 2827 Dundas Street West be extended to the end of the 1998 cafe season under the present terms and conditions and I be requested to report back after the end of the 1998 cafe season on the operation of the cafe.

39.CONSTRUCTION OF AN UNDERGROUND PEDESTRIAN TUNNEL UNDER AND ACROSS MELINDA STREET, CONNECTING THE BUILDING AT 11 KING STREET WEST AND THE EXISTING PEDESTRIAN TUNNEL AT 21 MELINDA STREET (Downtown)

 Acting Assistant Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services

June 10, 1998)

 Recommending that City Council approve the construction of an underground pedestrian tunnel under and across Melinda Street, connecting the building at 11 King Street West (Hammerson building) to the adjacent existing pedestrian tunnel at 21 Melinda Street (Commerce Court), subject to the respective owners of the buildings, Hammerson Canada Inc., Suite 1005, 70 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M5J 2M4 and National Trust Company, CIBC Development Corp. Realty Taxation, P.O. Box 109, Station Commerce Court Toronto, Ontario M5L 1E2, and such other licensees as may be required by the City Solicitor to:

 (a)indemnify the City of Toronto from and against all actions, suits, claims or demands and from all loss, costs, damages, charges and expenses that may result from such permission granted;

 (b)maintain the tunnel in good and proper repair and a condition satisfactory to the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services;

 (c)remove the tunnel upon receiving notice so to do with the understanding that the City shall not give such notice in the first 75 years following completion of the tunnel or for the life of the buildings at 11 King Street West and 21 Melinda Street, whichever period is less;

 (d)permit additions to such tunnel to allow additional buildings to be serviced, and to permit and pay for such alterations and modifications to such tunnel as may be required at any time by the City to serve the public interest;

 (e)pay an annual rental fee, as determined by the Commissioner of Corporate Services;

 (f)accept such additional conditions as the City Solicitor or the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services may deem necessary in the interest of the Corporation;

 (g)make any amendments to the agreement (July 9, 1969) for the existing underground tunnel that may be required as a result of this new tunnel connection; and

 (h)relocate any underground pipes or other connections that may be required to facilitate the construction of the new tunnel connection to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services.

40.PILOT PROJECT TO PROVIDE FOR MORE GARBAGE CANS TO BE PLACED ON ST. CLAIR AVENUE WEST (Davenport)

 John Warren, Director of Operations and Sanitation, City Works Services

(June 12, 1998)

 Recommending that:

 (1) the pilot litter receptacle and garbage storage receptacle program described in this report be approved;

 (2) the pilot project extend from approximately August 1 to December 31, 1998 and that all pilot litter and garbage receptacles be removed at the end of the pilot;

 (3) authorization be given for the provision of approximately 20 advertising litter receptacles by Olifas Marketing Group Inc., at no cost to the City, for the duration of the pilot;

 (4) the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services be requested to report to the Toronto Community Council on the results of the pilot project following its completion; and

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

  41.FENCES WITHIN THE CITY STREET ALLOWANCE

 City Clerk

(May 21, 1998)

 Forwarding the following motion adopted by Council at its meeting held on May 13, and 14, 1998

 "WHEREAS City Council at its meeting held on April 16, 1998, received, for information, Item (p), entitled >Fences Within the City Street Allowance (All Wards in the Former City of Toronto)=, embodied Clause No. 96 of Report No. 3 of Toronto Community Council, headed >Other items Considered by the Community Council=;

 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, in accordance with Section 46 of the Council Procedural By-law, Item (p), entitled >Fences Within the City Street Allowance (All Wards in the Former City of Toronto)= embodied in Report No. 3 of Toronto Community Council, headed >Other Items Considered by the Community Council=, be reopened and referred back to the Toronto Community Council for further consideration."

 a)(March 18, 1998) from Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services

 b)(March 19, 1998) from Toronto Community Council Solicitor

 42.APPOINTMENT TO THE RALPH THORNTON CENTRE - BOARD OF DIRECTORS

 Ms. Elizabeth J. Feltes, Executive Director, South Riverdale Community Health Centre

(May 27, 1998)

 43.BANNERS FROM THE ST. CLAIR/OAKWOOD PROJECT CHAIR DONATED TO THE CITY (Davenport)

 Councillor Disero and Councillor Fotinos

(June 1, 1998)

44.REQUESTS FOR ENDORSEMENT OF EVENTS FOR LIQUOR LICENSING PURPOSES

 a)(May 22, 1998) from Ms. Elizabeth Hollyer, General Manager, Ruth=s Chris Steak House respecting Picnic at Ward=s Island - July 1, 1998

 b)(May 27, 1998) from Mr. Tony Tamburro, Director of Food and Beverage, Toronto Marriott Eaton Centre respecting Picnic at Olympic Island - July 2, 1998

 c)(June 2, 1998) from Ms. Ivone Carion, respecting Royal Bank Picnic at Olympic Island - August 13, 1998

 d)(May 23, 1998) from L. Goldberg respecting St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Association Annual Community Picnic at David Crombie Park - July 11, 1998

 e)(June 3, 1998) from Ms. Jill Ward respecting Summerworks Theatre Festival in Outdoor Courtyard of the Factory Theatre - August 6 - 16, 1998

   THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 1998

 

 PUBLIC MEETING:

 45.10:00 A.M.CITY SOLICITOR SUBMITTING OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS - 2 BLOOR STREET WEST (Midtown) (Report Not Yet Available)

 a).Commissioner, Urban Planning and Development Services (May 13, 1998) - Final Report - 2 Bloor Street West (Cumberland Terrace) - Application 12258 for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments to permit a mixed retail and 305-unit residential development

 b)(May 26, 1998) from Mr. Harry Lipton, J&S Holdings Ltd

 c)(May 26, 1998) from Mr. W. Carson Woods

   DEPUTATION:

 46.10:15 A.M.16 CLARENCE SQUARE, APPLICATION NO. 998014: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A VARIANCE FROM CHAPTER 297, SIGNS, OF THE FORMER CITY OF TORONTO MUNICIPAL CODE (Downtown)

 (DEFERRED FROM TORONTO COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 27, 1998)

 Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

(May 11, 1998)

 Recommending that City Council refuse Application No. 998014 respecting a minor variance from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit one non-illuminated mural sign.

      DEPUTATION:

  47.10:25 A.M.291 JANE STREET, APPLICATION NO. 998015 - REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A VARIANCE FROM CHAPTER 297, SIGNS, OF THE FORMER CITY OF TORONTO MUNICIPAL CODE (High Park)

 Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

(June 10, 1998)

 Recommending that Council refuse Application No. 998015 respecting a minor variance from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to maintain one illuminated roof sign.

    DEPUTATION:

 48.10:30 A.M.199 RICHMOND STREET WEST, APPLICATION NO. 993062: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF VARIANCES FROM CHAPTER 297, SIGNS, OF THE FORMER CITY OF TORONTO MUNICIPAL CODE (Downtown)

 Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

(June 9, 1998)

 Recommending that City Council refuse Application No. 993062 respecting minor variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to maintain one illuminated fascia sign.

        DEPUTATION:

 49.10:40 A.M.RESIDENTIAL DEMOLITION APPLICATION - 133 ROXBOROUGH DRIVE (Midtown)

 Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

(May 25, 1998)

 Recommending that City Council authorize me to issue the residential demolition permit for 133 Roxborough Drive, and that the permit bear the condition that the lot be re-graded and landscaped, substantially in accordance with the May 15, 1998 landscaping plan, no later than one year after demolition of the existing building has begun.

 DEPUTATION:

 50.10:45 A.M.SITE PLAN APPLICATION NO. 397135 RESPECTING 204, 212 EGLINTON AVENUE EAST - RESOLUTION OF THE PROTECTION OF A 33 CM DIAMETER ELM TREE ON ABUTTING PROPERTY AT 220 EGLINTON AVENUE EAST (North Toronto)

 Councillor Johnston

(June 10, 1998)

 Recommending that the City Solicitor:

 (1)report to City Council at its July 8, 1998 meeting on the options available to Council to grant an exemption to By-law No. 1997-0428.

 (2)advise City Council on what legal agreement would be required (should Council grant an exemption) to absolve the City of Toronto from any liability should the construction activities at 204-212 Eglinton Avenue East injure the subject elm tree located on the abutting 220 Eglinton Avenue East property.

 REPORTS/COMMUNICATIONS (TO BE CONSIDERED AT 9:30 A.M.):

 51.PRELIMINARY REPORT ON OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 198008 TO COVERT AN EXISTING INDUSTRIAL BUILDING TO 15 LIVE-WORK UNITS AT 99 CHANDOS AVENUE (Davenport)

 Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

(May 25, 1998)

 Recommending that I be requested to hold a public meeting in the community to discuss the applications and to notify owners and tenants within 300 metres of the site and the Ward Councillors.

   52.PRELIMINARY REPORT ON ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 198009 FOR 2543, 2545 AND 2549 DUNDAS STREET WEST AND 22R JEROME STREET (Davenport)

 Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

(May 29, 1998)

 Recommending that the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services be requested to hold a public meeting in the community to discuss the application and to notify owners and tenants within 120 metres of the site, the Dundas West Residents Association, the West Toronto Junction Historical Society and the Ward Councillors.

   53.PRELIMINARY REPORT ON REZONING APPLICATION 198007 TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF 62 LIVE/WORK UNITS AND ELEVEN DETACHED AND SEMI-DETACHED HOUSES WITH BASEMENT APARTMENTS AT 35 GOLDEN AVENUE, 30/36 MORROW AVENUE (High Park)

 Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

(June 4, 1998)

 Recommending that:

 (1)I be requested to hold a public meeting in the area to discuss the application and to notify the tenants and owners within 120 metres of the site and the Roncesvalles/Macdonell Residents Association;

 (2)The owner be advised that, prior to final Council approval of this project, the owner may be required to submit a Noise Impact Statement. The owner will be further advised of these requirements, as they relate to this project, by the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services.

(3)The owner immediately conduct a detailed historical review of the site to identify all existing and past land uses which could have resulted in negative environmental effects to the site. This report should be submitted to the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services for approval by the Medical Officer of Health, prior to the introduction of a bill in Council.

 54.1390 QUEEN STREET WEST, APPLICATION NO. 998008: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A VARIANCE FROM CHAPTER 297, SIGNS, OF THE FORMER CITY OF TORONTO MUNICIPAL CODE (High Park)

 Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

(May 20, 1998)

 Recommending that:

 (1)City Council approve Application No. 998008 respecting a minor variance from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to maintain one illuminated fascia sign.

 (2)The applicant be advised, upon approval of Application No. 998008, of the requirement to obtain the necessary permits from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services.

 55.48 YONGE STREET, APPLICATION NO. 998039 - REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A VARIANCE FROM CHAPTER 297, SIGNS, OF THE FORMER CITY OF TORONTO MUNICIPAL CODE (Downtown)

 Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

(June 10, 1998)

 Recommending that:

 (1)City Council approve Application No. 998039 respecting a minor variance from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit one on-illuminated fascia sign.

 (2)The applicant be advised, upon approval of Application No. 998039, of the requirement to obtain the necessary permits from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services.

 56.337 QUEEN STREET WEST, APPLICATION NO. 998032: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF VARIANCES FROM CHAPTER 297, SIGNS, OF THE FORMER CITY OF TORONTO MUNICIPAL CODE (Downtown)

 Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

(May 22, 1998)

 Recommending that:

 (1)City Council approve Application No. 998032 respecting minor variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to maintain two non-illuminated projecting signs.

 (2)The applicant be advised, upon approval of Application No. 998032, of the requirement to obtain the necessary permits from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services.

 57.14 DUNCAN STREET, APPLICATION NO. 998029: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF VARIANCES FROM CHAPTER 297, SIGNS, OF THE FORMER CITY OF TORONTO MUNICIPAL CODE (Downtown)

 Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

(June 9, 1998)

 Recommending that:

 (1)City Council approve Application No. 998029 respecting minor variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit one illuminated projecting sign, on condition that the sign does not contain flashing lights.

 (2)The applicant be advised, upon approval of Application No. 998029, of the requirement to obtain the necessary permits from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services.

 58.400 KING STREET WEST, APPLICATION NO. 998034 - REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A VARIANCE FROM CHAPTER 297, SIGNS, OF THE FORMER CITY OF TORONTO MUNICIPAL CODE (Downtown)

 Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

(May 19, 1998)

 Recommending that:

 (1)City Council approve Application No. 998034 respecting a minor variance from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to maintain one illuminated fascia sign.

 (2)The applicant be advised, upon approval of Application No. 998034, of the requirement to obtain the necessary permits from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services.

 59.2014 QUEEN STREET EAST, APPLICATION NO. 998021: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF VARIANCES FROM CHAPTER 297, SIGNS, OF THE FORMER CITY OF TORONTO MUNICIPAL CODE (East Toronto)

 Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

(June 1, 1998)

 Recommending that:

 (1)City Council approve Application No. 998021 respecting minor variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to maintain one illuminated awning sign.

 (2)The applicant be advised, upon approval of Application No. 998021, of the requirement to obtain the necessary permits from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services.

 60.416 VICTORIA PARK AVENUE, APPLICATION NO. 998026: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A VARIANCE FROM CHAPTER 297, SIGNS, OF THE FORMER CITY OF TORONTO MUNICIPAL CODE (East Toronto)

 Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

(May 29, 1998)

 Recommending that:

 (1)City Council approve Application No. 998026 respecting a minor variance from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit one non-illuminated fascia sign.

 (2)The applicant be advised, upon approval of Application No. 998026, of the requirement to obtain the necessary permits from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services.

 61.20 EGLINTON AVENUE EAST, APPLICATION NO. 993063: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF VARIANCES FROM CHAPTER 297, SIGNS, OF THE FORMER CITY OF TORONTO MUNICIPAL CODE. (North Toronto)

 Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

(June 9, 1998)

 Recommending that:

 (1)City Council approve Application No. 9930063 respecting minor variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to maintain one illuminated fascia sign on condition that the sign only be illuminated between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. and that this be controlled by means of an automatic timing device.

 (2)The applicant be advised, upon approval of Application No. 993063, of the requirement to obtain the necessary permits from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services.

 62.152 ST. PATRICK STREET, APPLICATION NO. 997075: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF VARIANCES FROM CHAPTER 297, SIGNS, OF THE FORMER CITY OF TORONTO MUNICIPAL CODE (Downtown)

 Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

(June 11, 1998)

 Recommending that:

 (1)City Council approve Application No. 997075 respecting minor variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit two illuminated fascia signs and four non-illuminated projecting banner signs, on condition that:

 (i)the fascia signs are located on the building substantially in accordance with the attached Figures 1 and 2;

 (ii)the fascia sign in the form of a globe is front lit;

 (iii)the fascia sign in the form of a globe has a maximum projection from the face of the building of 0.26 metres; and

 (iv)the copy on the fascia sign in the form of a globe and the banner signs not include letters or numbers.

 (2)The applicant be advised, upon approval of Application No. 997075, of the requirement to obtain the necessary permits from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services.

 63.ADVISABILITY OF CLOSING BRUNSWICK AVENUE AT THE SOUTH SIDE OF BLOOR STREET FOR THE CREATION OF AN URBAN SQUARE (Downtown)

 Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

(June 4, 1998)

 Recommending that this report be received for information purposes.

 64.STATUS REPORT ON OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND REZONING APPLICATION NO. 197018 TO PERMIT A FOUR-STOREY MIXED-USE BUILDING CONTAINING GROUND FLOOR RETAIL SPACE AND 36 RESIDENTIAL UNITS AT 1117 DUNDAS STREET WEST (Ward 20 - Trinity-Niagara)

 Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

(June 10, 1998)

 Recommending that I be requested to hold a second public meeting in the area to discuss the revised application.

 65.SETTLEMENT OF CERTAIN ISSUES, BY-LAW NO. 1997-0183 (OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 87) AND ZONING BY-LAW NO. 1997-0184 - EAST BAYFRONT (Downtown and Don River)

 Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

(June 10, 1998)

 Recommending:

 (1)That the curbside parking regulations on Richardson Street be amended to improve traffic circulation in the vicinity of 215 Lake Shore Boulevard East as follows:

 (a)adjustment to the one hour maximum parking regulation from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., daily, on both sides of Richardson Street from Queens Quay East to Lake Shore Boulevard East, to apply:

 (i)on the west side of Richardson Street from Lake Shore Boulevard East to Queens Quay East;

 (ii)on the east side of Richardson Street from Queens Quay East to a point 46.0 metres north;

 (iii)on the east side of Richardson Street from a point 100.1 metres north of Queens Quay East to Lake Shore Boulevard East;

 (b)That parking be prohibited at anytime on the east side of Richardson Street from a point 46.0 metres north of Queens Quay East to a point 54.1 metres further north; and

 (2)That appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect to recommendation number 1, including the introduction in Council of any Bills that may be required to authorize the work and amend the appropriate schedules of Chapter 400 of the Municipal Code accordingly.

 (3)That City Solicitor be requested to submit a draft by-law, in consultation with the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services to amend Zoning By-law 438-86 as amended by By-law 1997-0184 to require a parking standard of 1 parking space for every 18 square metres of floor area for entertainment facilities.

 66.PREPARATION OF A FRAMEWORK AND CONCEPT PLAN FOR LANDS SOUTH OF THE SHIP CHANNEL (PORT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT) (Downtown)

 Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

(June 10, 1998)

 Recommending that this report be received for information.

 67.44 NORWOOD TERRACE - MODIFICATIONS TO PLAN OF SUBDIVISION (East Toronto)

 Toronto Community Council Solicitor

(June 10, 1998)

 Recommending that the City Solicitor be authorised to inform the Ontario Municipal Board that the Council of the City of Toronto has no objection to the owner's application to modify the plan of subdivision at 44 Norwood Terrace as described in the Notice of Appointment for a Motion for Directions served on the City."

 68.794 BATHURST STREET - COURT OF APPEAL DECISION FROM THE JUDGMENT OF MADAM JUSTICE KITELY DATED SEPTEMBER 27, 1995 (Downtown)

 Corporation Counsel

(May 26, 1998)

 Recommending that the report be received for information.

 69.EXTENSION OF KING PARLIAMENT FACADE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (Don River)

Councillor McConnell

(June 5, 1998)

70.APPEAL OF COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT DECISION - ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD HEARING - 59 BARTON AVENUE (Midtown)

 Councillor Bossons

(June 11, 1998)

 Recommending that the City Solicitor and the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services be instructed to appear at the Ontario Municipal Board hearing scheduled for August 11, 1998, in defense of the Committee of Adjustment dismissal of the owners= application numbered B-199800002 and application numbered A-199800003, both respecting 59 Barton Avenue.

 
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