YORK COMMUNITY COUNCIL

A G E N D A

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST PURSUANT TO

THE MUNICIPAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST ACT.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES.

Minutes of the York Community Council meeting held on July 22, 1998.

COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS.

1.TO CLOSE A PORTION OF ROSELAWN AVENUE BETWEEN

ANASTACIA COURT AND CASTLEFIELD AVENUE IN

THE CITY OF TORONTO (YORK DISTRICT) FOR VEHICULAR TRAFFIC ONLY AND TO INSTALL A GUARD RAIL AND CURBING, Ward 28, York-Eglinton.

(DEPUTATION ITEM)

10:00 a.m.Wajid Khan, President, Dufferin Mazda

Ref. Clause No. 10, of Report No. 5 meeting of May 6, 1998 wherein City of Toronto York Community Council directed that the City Clerk publish the required notice as set out in the Municipal Act.

Advising of notice that York Community Council would give consideration on September 16, 1998 to close that portion of Roselawn Avenue between Anastacia Court and Castlefield Avenue for vehicular traffic only and for the installation of a guard rail and curbing was provided in the Toronto Star on August 23, August 30, September 6, and September 13, 1998.

Wajid Khan, President, Dufferin Mazda

(June 8, 1998)

Objecting to the proposal as it will cause traffic jams, block off entry to his property; and cause residents to access Castlefield Avenue via Dufferin Mazda property which is unacceptable.

2.ALTERATION OF VARIOUS STREETS IN THE CITY OF TORONTO

(YORK DISTRICT) BY THE INSTALLATION OF

TRAFFIC CALMING MEASURES,

Ward 27, York-Humber and Ward 28, York Eglinton.

(DEPUTATION ITEM)

As directed, the City Clerk provided the required notice as set out in the Municipal Act, that York Community Council would give consideration on September 16, 1998 to fourteen (14) by-laws to authorize the alteration of various streets in the City of Toronto (York District) by the installation of traffic calming measures by advertisement in the Toronto Star on August 23, August 30, September 6, and September 13, 1998.

10: 15 a.m.None confirmed.

3.ROCKCLIFFE INDUSTRIAL PARK - PROPOSED RECREATIONAL USE

Ward 27, York-Humber.

(DEPUTATION ITEM)

10:30 a.m.Walter Cardozo, Urban Golf Concepts Inc.

Councillor Frances Nunziata, Ward 27, York-Humber

(July 28, 1998)

Requesting that the representative of Urban Golf Concepts Inc. be scheduled as a deputant at the next meeting of York Community Council.

John Lajoy, B. Arch. Sc., Director of Development, Urban Golf Concepts Inc.

(July 27, 1998)

Advising of interest in the lands at the Rockcliffe Industrial Business Park for a recreational use and requesting the opportunity to present their development concept to the York Community Council.

4.DEPUTATIONS.

Ref. Clause No. 7 (hh) of York Community Council Report No. 2 meeting of February 18, 1998 wherein York Community Council reports having decided on a procedure with respect to deputations, for a trial period of six months.

5.REMOVAL OF NEW STOP SIGN ON AVA ROAD AT HILL PLACE

(CEDARVALE NEIGHBOURHOOD SPEED AND

TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PLAN) Ward 28, York Eglinton.

(TABLED FROM MEETING OF APRIL 1, 1998)

Councillor Joe Mihevc

(January 27, 1998)

Advising that area residents had requested the removal of the stop sign on Ava Road at Hill Place, as there does not appear to be a problem with volume and speed of traffic, and requesting that staff undertake a poll of the residents in the immediate area regarding the removal of the stop sign.

(February 18, 1998) Clause No. 7(e) of the York Community Council requesting the York Commissioner of Operations Services to submit a status report on the Cedarvale Traffic Plan to its April 1, 1998 meeting, including traffic control measures which have been implemented, measures proposed, and the cost of the contract.

6.REQUEST FROM THE TORONTO EXTRICATION TEAM FOR A DONATION, REGARDING ATTENDANCE AT THE 1998 INTERNATIONAL AUTO EXTRICATION COMPETITION AND LEARNING SYMPOSIUM, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS.

(REFERRED BACK BY TORONTO CITY COUNCIL)

Clause 23 (c) in Report No. 8 of the York Community Council which was referred back by Council on July 29, 30, and 31, 1998.

The York Community Council reports having expressed its support for the Team's participation in the subject event, and having requested the Grants Review Committee to approve the donation of $2,500.00; and reporting that the Committee received the aforementioned communication, in that the request does not meet the criteria for grants funding; and further requested the Commissioner of Community and Neighbourhood Services to raise the matter of this funding request with the Fire Chief.

7.PROPOSAL TO IMPLEMENT ON-STREET PERMIT PARKING ON

CORDELLA AVENUE BETWEEN WESTON ROAD AND LOUVAIN STREET

Ward 27, York-Humber.

(DEFERRED FROM MEETING OF JULY 22, 1998)

Councillor Frances Nunziata, Ward 27, York-Humber

(August 26, 1998)

Requesting that on-street permit parking be implemented on Cordella Avenue between Weston Road and Louvain Street, based on the favourable poll results embodied in the report dated July 13, 1998 from the City Clerk, and further, that the appropriate Parking Enforcement Unit be advised to layback enforcement on Cordella Avenue until this proposal takes effect.

City Clerk

(July 13, 1998)

Advising that one hundred and seventeen (117) residents were polled; fifty-three (53) replies were received with fifty-one (51) in favour and two (2) not in favour; and requesting the direction of the Community Council.

8.INCREASING FINES FOR GARBAGE RELATED INFRACTIONS.

Councillor Bill Saundercook, Ward 27, York-Humber, Chair, York Community Council

(August 28, 1998)

Requesting that Works staff be asked to report back to York Community Council on doubling fines for all garbage related infractions as garbage being left out on the street all week is a health hazard for all residents in the former City of York.

9.EMERGENCY TELEPHONES IN PARKS

Ward 27, York-Humber and Ward 28, York-Eglinton.

Councillor Bill Saundercook, Ward 27, York-Humber, Chair, York Community Council

(August 3, 1998)

Requesting that York Community Council ask staff to produce a report on the locations, and numbers of emergency telephones in parks facilities in the Wards of York-Humber and York-Eglinton; and further, that staff be instructed to send a letter to all ratepayer groups and community organizations in York asking for their input on emergency telephones in parks, and where they would like to see telephones installed; advising that public safety is a top concern among residents in the former City of York; and that many residents are afraid to use our parks because they believe they won't be able to successfully ask for help should there be an emergency.

10.SUPPORT FOR COMPLETION OF THE EGLINTON SUBWAY LINE.

(a)(Councillor Frances Nunziata, Ward 27, York-Humber

(August 31, 1998)

Requesting consideration of a motion wherein the York Community Council unanimously requests, that the City of Toronto Council endorse and reaffirm support for completion of the Eglinton subway line as the number one transportation priority if and when any financial support is offered to the City by the Provincial Government for major development or projects.

(b)Councillor Bill Saundercook, Ward 27, York Humber,

Chair, York Community Council

(August 31, 1998)

Requesting consideration of a motion wherein the York Community Council endorse and expresses its continuing support for an Eglinton Rapid Transit Line; and further, that this motion be sent to the Federal and Provincial Ministers of Transportation, and the Toronto Transit Commission.

11.288 AND 290 BOON AVENUE - EAVESTROUGH ENCROACHMENT

Ward 28, York Eglinton.

Councillor Joe Mihevc, Ward 28, York-Eglinton

(August 26, 1998)

Requesting that staff report on the issue of whether the eavestrough at 290 Boon Avenue encroaches onto the property at 288 Boon Avenue; that the Building Department investigate this situation, perhaps undertaking a new survey and reviewing past surveys to determine York's responsibilities in this matter; advising that pictures will be available at the next Community Council meeting; and that York is involved in this dispute because it is the former City of York that issued a building permit, perhaps improperly, to 290 Boon Avenue approximately seven years ago.

12.WINNETT AVENUE AND AVA ROAD TRAFFIC AND REMOVAL

OF "NO TURN" SIGN AT INTERSECTION, Ward 28, York-Eglinton.

Councillor Joe Mihevc, Ward 28, York-Eglinton

(July 28, 1998)

Requesting that staff bring forward to the next York Community Council previous reports pertaining to traffic at the intersection of Winnett Avenue and Ava Road as inquiries have been received from residents about the removal of the "NO TURN" sign at this intersection.

13.PROCESS FOR DISPOSAL OF CITY PROPERTY.

Commissioner of Corporate Services

(August 18, 1998)

Recommending that the report be received for information; and providing the processes for declaring properties surplus.

14.1998-1999 SNOW LINK PROGRAM,

Ward 27, York-Humber and Ward 28, York-Eglinton.

Director of Professional Services, Works and Emergency Services, York Civic Centre

(August 14, 1998)

Recommending that (1) continue with the Snow Link Program for the 1998-99 winter season; (2) the rebate level and administration of the Program remain unchanged; and (3) a one-page promotional/information ad be placed in the York Guardian Newspaper for a minimum period of two weeks; advising that funds are available and that the program will be administered through three separate community centres

15.TRAFFIC CALMING FACILITIES FOR APPLETON AVENUE

Ward 28, York-Eglinton.

Director of Professional Services, Works and Emergency Services, York Civic Centre

(August 12, 1998).

Forwarding a petition signed by thirty-one (31) residents on Appleton Avenue who strongly support the construction of raised pedestrian crossings and narrowed pavement to improve safety on their street; that they have become increasingly concerned for the safety of all residents, particularly children, given the increased numbers of cars using Appleton Avenue, and the drivers' ever-increasing rates of speed; and that they consider the need for traffic calming mechanisms to be urgent.

16.REQUEST FOR ALL-WAY STOP CONTROL AT GLENHOLME AVENUE AND CONWAY AVENUE, Ward 28, York-Eglinton.

Director, Professional Services, Works and Emergency Services Department,

York Civic Centre

(August 7, 1998)

Recommending that an all-way stop control is not warranted at the intersection of Glenholme Avenue and Conway Avenue and, therefore, not recommended for installation;

advising that in order for an intersection to be warranted for an all-way stop control, at least one of the five warrant criteria must be fulfilled one hundred percent and that a recent study at the intersection of Glenholme Avenue and Conway Avenue indicated none of the criteria were fulfilled.

17.TRAFFIC ON ARLINGTON AVENUE SOUTH OF VAUGHAN ROAD

Ward 28, York Eglinton.

Director, Professional Services, Works and Emergency Services Department,

York Civic Centre

(August 12, 1998)

Recommending that the Uniform Traffic By-law be amended to delete the existing No Right Turn prohibition on Vaughan Road at Arlington Avenue during the hours 7:00 to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.; and advising that based on the overall daily vehicular volumes on Arlington Avenue, south of Vaughan Road, and the fact that the current morning and afternoon eastbound right turn prohibition negatively impacts on those residents residing on Arlington Avenue between Vaughan Road and St. Clair Avenue, we would support and recommend deleting the right turn prohibition completely.

18.REQUEST FOR ALTERNATE SIDE PARKING ON CRISCOE STREET

Ward 27, York-Humber.

Director, Professional Services, Works and Emergency Services Department,

York Civic Centre

(August 13, 1998)

Recommending, subject to a poll revealing the majority of residents are in favour, York Community Council approve the implementation of alternate side parking on Criscoe Street.

19.REQUEST TO RESCIND THE ONE HOUR PARKING REGULATION ON LIPPINCOTT STREET WEST, Ward 27, York-Humber.

Director, Professional Services, Works and Emergency Services Department,

York Civic Centre

(August 13, 1998)

Recommending, subject to a poll revealing the majority of residents are in favour, York Community Council approve rescinding the one (1) hour maximum parking regulation on Lippincott Street West between Weston Road and Denison Road, during the hours 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except Sundays and Holidays.

20.REQUEST FOR DISABLED PARKING SPACE - 11 HUMBER TRAIL,

Ward 28, York-Humber.

Director, Professional Services, Works and Emergency Services Department,

York Civic Centre

(August 7, 1998)

Recommending that, the Uniform Traffic By-law 2958-94 be amended to prohibit parking anytime on the east side of Humber Trail for one vehicle length, directly in front of 11 Humber Trail; further, that Mr. M. Bedrin receive a copy of this report.

21.PERMIT PARKING ON FELTHAM AVENUE, Ward 27, York-Humber.

Commissioner, Operations Services, York Civic Centre

(July 31, 1998)

Recommending that, By-law 3491-80 be amended to introduce on-street permit parking on Feltham Avenue between Spears Street and Avon Avenue; advising that a review of the petition reveals a total of twenty municipally addressed residences are requesting the service; that there is a total of twenty-nine (29) fronting and flanking addresses on Feltham Avenue between Spears Street and Avon Avenue; and that the petition represents 69% of the total number of properties fronting and flanking Feltham Avenue between Spears Street and Avon Avenue.

22.POLL RESULTS: PROPOSAL FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF ON-STREET PERMIT PARKING ON HOLMESDALE CRESCENT, BETWEEN

ENNERDALE ROAD AND HOLMESDALE ROAD, Ward 28, York-Eglinton.

City Clerk

(August 17, 1998)

Recommending for consideration and direction of York Community Council; advising that the total number of residents polled was sixty-one (61); ten (10) replies were received with seven (7) replies in favour and three (3) replies not in favour.

23.POLL RESULTS: PROPOSAL FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF ON-STREET PERMIT PARKING ON KITCHENER AVENUE, BETWEEN GILBERT AVENUE AND CALEDONIA ROAD, Ward 28, York-Eglinton.

City Clerk

(August 14, 1998)

Recommending for consideration and direction of York Community Council; and advising that twenty-five (25) residents were polled; five (5) replies were received with three (3) replies in favour and two (2) replies not in favour.

24.APPLICATION FOR LIQUOR LICENSE, 953 EGLINTON AVENUE WEST, BAGEL PARADISE RESTAURANT, Ward 28, York-Eglinton.

City Clerk

(August 27, 1998)

Recommending that authorization be provided to forward departmental comments to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario; and advising that departmental clearances have been provided.

25.APPLICATION FOR LIQUOR LICENCE, 1728 EGLINTON AVENUE WEST,

CASCAIS BAKERY, Ward 28, York-Eglinton.

City Clerk

(September 1, 1998)

Recommending that authorization be provided to forward departmental comments to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario; and advising that departmental clearances have been provided.

26.APPLICATION FOR LIQUOR LICENSE, 4066 OLD DUNDAS STREET WEST, LAMBTON HOUSE, Ward 27, York-Humber.

City Clerk

(August 19, 1998)

Recommending that authorization be provided to forward departmental comments to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario; and advising that departmental clearances have been provided.

27.APPEAL OF COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT DECISIONS

Ward 28, York Eglinton.

Director, Community Planning, West District

(September 2, 1998)

Recommending that (1) Legal and staff representation be provided for the appeal regarding application No. CA-98-199, 168 Locksley Avenue; and (2) Legal and staff representation not be provided for the appeal regarding application No. CA-98-200, 72 Branstone Road; and advising that the subject appeals were reviewed by staff who are of the opinion that item (1) involves substantive planning issues; therefore, legal and staff representation at the Ontario Municipal Board is warranted; and Item (2) does not involve substantive planning issues, therefore, Legal and staff representation at the Ontario Municipal Board is not warranted for this appeal.

28.NEW DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED

Ward 27, York-Humber and Ward 28, York-Eglinton.

Director, Community Planning, West District

(August 27, 1998)

Recommending that this report on new development applications be received; and advising that Official Plan and Zoning Amendment applications have been received for 310-320 Tweedmuir Avenue, 1945 Lawrence Avenue West; that a Zoning By-law Amendment Application has been received for 450 Gilbert Avenue; and Site Plan Approval Applications for 2433 Dufferin Street, 3601 Dundas Street West, 1400 Weston Road, Block 3, Plan 66M2265, 100 Raglan Avenue and 165-171 Vaughan Road, and 3715 Dundas Street West.

29.TREE REMOVAL BY-LAW

Ken Dickin, York Parks and Recreation

(August 26, 1998)

Recommending that Council direct the Legal Services Division to prepare a by-law for the removal of City-owned trees, and that forestry staff begin removal and planting; and advising that in each case, where a tree has been removed, the resident has agreed to permit the City to plant a replacement tree.

30.PROPOSED RENOVATIONS TO PLAYGROUNDS AT FOUR (4) TORONTO CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD SCHOOL SITES -

ST. MATTHEW; ST. NICHOLAS OF BARI; ST. JOHN BOSCO; ST. ALPHONSUS

Ward 27, York-Humber and Ward 28, York-Eglinton.

General Manager, Parks & Recreation Division,

Economic Development, Culture & Tourism

(September 2, 1998)

Recommending that (1) staff continue to meet with representatives from the Toronto Catholic District School Board to determine the development status and budget provisions for these four playground projects; (2) That costs of the components of these projects be itemized by the TCDSB and that City of Toronto Parks & Recreation submit a funding request of a 50% share of the playground projects only in the 1999 Capital Budget; (3) That the TCDSB keep the City informed when they do their accommodation review of the four school locations identified in this report; and (4) That appropriate City officials be authorized to give effect thereto; and advising that funds in the amount of $75,000.00 have been placed in the preliminary 1999 Capital Budget.

31.FEES CHARGED TO COMMUNITY GROUPS FOR FAIRS AND EVENTS.

General Manager, Parks and Recreation Division,

Economic Development, Culture & Tourism

(September 2, 1998.)

Recommending (1) That the matter of fees charged to community groups for services be the subject of a further report from the Economic Development, Culture and Tourism Department, and that the matter be highlighted for consideration in the 1999 budget process; and (2) That this report be forwarded to the Municipal Grants Review Committee for their information and consideration; and advising that the new Economic Development, Culture and Tourism Department has a structure that includes a Special Events Division that will liaise with, manage, and service special events in the future; that the delivery of local events will be the subject of a more comprehensive review within the new department; that the current policy on grants for Festivals and Special Events managed through the Economic Development, Culture and Tourism Department is in the process of being reviewed by the Municipal Grants Review Committee; and that the harmonization of the fees charged and the operational support will be the subject of a more comprehensive report by the Economic Development, Culture and Tourism Department within the next few months.

32.PROCEDURAL BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO PERMIT REQUEST FOR

RECORDED VOTES AT MEETINGS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

AND COMMITTEES OF COUNCIL.

City Clerk

(August 10, 1998)

Providing for information and any attention deemed necessary, Clause No. 5 contained in Report No. 10 of The Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team, which was adopted, without amendment, by the Council of the City of Toronto at its meeting held on July 29, 30, and 31, 1998, containing the recommendation that the Council Procedural By-law be amended to provide that recorded votes be permitted at Standing Committee and Task Force meetings.

33.EXEMPTION OF OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENTS FROM

PROVINCIAL APPROVAL.

City Clerk

(August 10, 1998)

Forwarding for information and any attention deemed necessary, Clause No. 9 of Report No. 9 of The Urban Environment and Development Committee, which was adopted, without amendment by the Council of the City of Toronto at its meeting held on July 29, 30, and 31, containing the following recommendations: (1) recommends the adoption of the report (June 23, 1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services; containing the following recommendations: It is recommended that Council: (1) endorse the exemption of official plan amendments from Provincial approval; (2) authorize the City Clerk to initiate the appropriate changes in notification procedures to implement the exemption of official plan amendments from Provincial approval; and (3) authorize other appropriate City officials to take any necessary action to give effect thereto; (2) reports having received the report (July 10, 1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services, and having directed that a copy thereof be forwarded to Council for information.

34.INTERIM THIRD PARTY ADVERTISING SIGN MINOR VARIANCE

PROCESS FOR AREAS ABUTTING THE F. G. GARDINER EXPRESSWAY (FORMERLY THE QUEEN ELIZABETH WAY), EGLINTON AVENUE WEST, HIGHWAY 2, HIGHWAY 2A AND HIGHWAY 27.

City Clerk

(August 10, 1998)

Forwarding for information and any attention deemed necessary, Clause No. 6 contained in Report No. 9 of The Urban Environment and Development Committee, which was adopted, without amendment, by the Council of the City of Toronto at its meeting held on July 29, 30, and 31, 1998, containing the following recommendation: The Road Allowance Sub-Committee on July 2, 1998, recommended the adoption of the joint report dated June 1, 1998, from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services and the Interim Functional Lead for Transportation; The Road Allowance Sub-Committee reports, for the information of the Urban Environment and Development Committee, having requested: (1) the General Manager of Transportation to review those areas affected by this proposal which will result in restrictions in excess of those previously placed by the Province of Ontario, such report to be submitted to each of the Community Councils for comment; and

(2) the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services to submit a report to the Road Allowance Sub-Committee on permit fees for the erection and renewal of signs across the Toronto area, such report to provide a comparison with similar fees charged by the Province of Ontario.

35.GUIDELINES FOR DETERMINING CITY-WIDE INTERESTS IN

PLANNING MATTERS.

City Clerk

(August 10, 1998)

Forwarding for information and any information deemed necessary, Clause No. 2 contained in Report No. 9 of The Urban Environment and Development Committee, which was adopted, as amended, by the Council of the City of Toronto at its meeting held on July 29, 30, and 31, 1998, containing the following amended recommendations: (1) City Council endorse the attached Protocol for dealing with planning matters of City-wide interest and authorize its use by the Chief Planner in determining the appropriate Committee routing process for planning matters on a two-year trial basis; and (2) that with respect to matters abutting Community Council boundaries, a determination as to whether a City-wide or local interest exists, be made only after consultation with all of the affected Councillors; and that it is further recommended that the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services be requested to report to the Urban Environment and Development Committee: (a) in one year and two years on the experience with using the protocol, including comments from Members of Council; and (b) on a protocol for dealing with site plan applications and/or undertakings as an equivalent.

36.ISSUES REGARDING PRIVATE ROADS AND FREEHOLD DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE CITY OF TORONTO.

City Clerk

(August 10, 1998)

Forwarding for information and any attention deemed necessary Clause No. 7 contained in Report No. 9 of The Urban Environment and Development Committee, which was adopted, without amendment, by the Council of the City of Toronto at its meeting held on July 29, 30, and 31, 1998, containing the following recommendations: (1) development of freehold housing on private roads generally be discouraged; and (2)the Province of Ontario be urged to enact the proposed amendments to the Condominium Act pertaining to Common Elements Condominiums and Phased Condominiums.

37.TORONTO TRANSIT COMMISSION 1999 SERVICE PLAN.

Vincent Rodo, General Secretary, Toronto Transit Commission

(August 20, 1998)

Requesting that Community Councils provide comments on the service change recommendations by October 28, 1998; advising that (1) the recommended service changes described in the attached 1999 Service Plan report and summarised on the attached would improve service for customers and attract new customers to the TTC; that the service changes would improve the financial situation of the TTC by increasing revenues with no net increase in operating costs; and approval will initiate a 10-week consultation period, the results of which will be reported to the Commission if concerns are raised regarding any of the recommended service changes; and (2) That this report be forwarded to the Community Councils, as well as, any individual who has expressed a specific interest in any of the items outlined therein, and that a public hearing be held on this matter at the first Commission meeting following October 28, 1998.

38.SUNDAY OPENING OF WINERY RETAIL STORE

- LOBLAWS STORE, 3671 DUNDAS STREET WEST

Ward 27, York-Humber.

Administrator of Retail Operations and Leasing, THE WINE SHOP

(June 24, 1998)

Requesting a statement of no objection to Sunday openings of winery retail stores located within the area, and also no objection to winery retail stores in the area being open on Civic and Statutory Holidays for submission to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario.