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Other Items Considered by the Community Council
(a) Request for Stop Sign at Haverson Boulevard
and Donald Avenue.
The York Community Council reports having concurred with the recommendation embodied in the following report:
(December 11, 1997) from the Commissioner of Operations Services (York Civic Centre), advising that based on the results of a traffic study an all-way stop control is not warranted at the aforementioned intersection, and is therefore not recommended for installation.
(b) Request for Alternate Side Parking on
Silverthorn Avenue or a Portion thereof.
The York Community Council reports having concurred with the recommendation embodied in the following report:
(December 16, 1997) from the Commissioner of Operations Services (York Civic Centre) advising that reversing the parking regulation from the west to the east side on Silverthorn Avenue between Harlton Crescent and Donald Avenue would result in a loss of three (3) on-street curb side parking spaces; and recommending that the Uniform Traffic By-law not be amended to reverse the current on-street parking regulation.
(c) Parking Problems on Vaughan Road,
West of Northcliffe Boulevard; and
Proposed Policy for Area-Wide Parking Permits.
The York Community Council reports having referred the following communication to the Commissioner of Planning and Urban Development Services, with a request that staff (York Civic Centre) report on the parking problems on Vaughan Road, west of Northcliffe Boulevard; and having also requested the Commissioner to report on a policy with respect to the issuance of area-wide parking permits:
(February 4, 1998) from Councillor R. Davis, advising that a number of residents on Vaughan Road have complained that they are receiving parking tickets through aggressive enforcement; the lack of available parking on the street; and that a copy of this memorandum had been sent to Mr. Stephen Brown, Traffic Branch (York Civic Centre) with a request to report to the Community Council on the feasibility of implementing parking on the south side of Vaughan Road.
(d) Traffic on Arlington Avenue,
South of Vaughan Road.
The York Community Council reports having referred the following communication to the Commissioner of Planning and Urban Development Services, with a request that:
(1) staff (York Civic Centre) undertake a traffic count on Arlington Avenue, south of Vaughan Road for one week, and that this information be used as the basis for consideration of the removal of the 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. southbound turn restriction on Vaughan Road at Arlington Avenue; and
(2) staff (York Civic Centre) report on a 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. No Entry prohibition for southbound vehicles on Arlington Avenue at Earlsdale Avenue:
(January 14, 1998) from Councillor J. Mihevc, advising that a business establishment in the Vaughan Road/Arlington Avenue area had requested that the southbound 4-6 p.m. ANo Right Turn@ restriction on the sign at Vaughan Road at Arlington Avenue be removed; that since the sign was installed at this location, a number of stop signs were placed on Arlington Avenue southbound, thereby reducing the volume of traffic on Arlington Avenue; and requesting that a traffic count be undertaken on Arlington Avenue, south of Vaughan Road, for a one-week period.
(e) Removal of New Stop Sign on
Ava Road at Hill Place.
The York Community Council reports having deferred consideration of the following communication; and having regard to the Cedarvale Traffic Plan, requested the Commissioner of Planning and Urban Development Services, to direct staff (York Civic Centre) to submit a status report to its April 1, 1998 meeting, including traffic control measures which have been implemented, measures proposed, and the cost of the contract:
(January 27, 1998) from Councillor J. Mihevc, advising that area residents had requested the removal of the stop sign, as there does not appear to be a problem with traffic, volume and speed of vehicles; that the new stop sign increases noise and air pollution and is peripheral to the overall Cedarvale traffic plan; and requesting that staff undertake a poll of the residents in the immediate regarding the removal of the stop sign and to report back to the Community Council.
(f) Installation of Bench at the Top of the Hill
on Ennerdale Road; and Grass Maintenance.
The York Community Council reports having referred the following communication to the Commissioner of Community and Neighbourhood Services, with a request that staff (York Civic Centre):
(1) report on the feasibility of maintaining the grassy areas of public land along the Ennerdale Road flankage at 2 Branstone Avenue; and
(2) on placing the grassy areas of public land at 2 Branstone Avenue on a regular maintenance schedule;
(3) identify and report on the feasibility of installing benches on plots of public land in York, such as the hills in the areas of Ennerdale Road, Nairn and Harvie Avenues, and Dufferin Street;
(4) consult with the Fairbank Seniors to identify need and location for benches; and
(5) report in two months on criteria for development of a City-wide policy for installation of benches on public land:
(February 4, 1998) from Councillor J. Mihevc, advising that the City-owned property at 2 Ennerdale Road is on a very steep hill, and that area residents are experiencing difficulty walking up this incline, and requesting that a bench be installed at the top of the hill to allow area residents to rest; that if the City is unable to cut the grass at this location, that the City consider paying an area resident to maintain the upkeep of this property; and requesting that staff investigate and report back on the above two issues.
(g) Permit Parking on Alameda Avenue between
Eglinton Avenue West and Belvidere Avenue.
The York Community Council reports having concurred with the recommendation embodied in the following report, and having referred this matter to the Commissioner of Planning and Urban Development Services, with a request that staff (York Civic Centre) undertake the poll for permit parking on Alameda Avenue between Eglinton Avenue West and Lanark Avenue:
(January 23, 1998) from the Commissioner of Operations Services (York Civic Centre) advising that a survey revealed a total complement of thirty-two (32) curbside parking spaces available on the east side of Alameda Avenue between Eglinton Avenue West and Lanark Avenue, and on Alameda Avenue between Gloucester Grove and Belvidere Avenue; and recommending that the York Community Council approve the implementation of on-street permit parking at the aforementioned locations, subject to a poll of the residents to determine majority interest.
(h) Permit Parking on Arlington Avenue between
Rushton Road and Winnett Avenue.
The York Community Council reports having concurred with the recommendation embodied in the following report, and having referred this matter to the Commissioner of Planning and Urban Development Services, with a request that staff (York Civic Centre) undertake the poll for permit parking on Arlington Avenue between Rushton Road and Winnett Avenue:
(January 23, 1998) from the Commissioner of Operations Services (York Civic Centre), advising that a survey revealed a total of twenty-three (23) curbside parking spaces available at the aforementioned location, and recommending that the York Community Council approve the implementation of on-street permit parking, subject to a poll of the residents to determine majority interest.
(I) Permit Parking on Atlas Avenue between
Barrie Avenue and Dundurn Crescent; and
between Durham Avenue and Eglinton Avenue West.
The York Community Council reports having concurred with the recommendation embodied in the following report, and having referred this matter to the Commissioner of Planning and Urban Development Services, with a request that staff (York Civic Centre) undertake the poll for permit parking on Atlas Avenue between Watford Avenue and Normanna Avenue, and between Durham Avenue and Eglinton Avenue West:
(January 23, 1998) from the Commissioner of Operations Services (York Civic Centre), advising that a survey revealed a total of sixty-two (62) curbside parking spaces available at the aforementioned locations; and recommending that the York Community Council approve the implementation of on-street permit parking, subject to a poll of the residents to determine majority interest.
(j) Permit Parking on Belvidere Avenue between
Oakwood Avenue and Atlas Avenue.
The York Community Council reports having concurred with the recommendation embodied in the following report, and having referred this matter to the Commissioner of Planning and Urban Development Services, with a request that staff (York Civic Centre) undertake the poll for permit parking on Belvidere Avenue between Oakwood Avenue and Atlas Avenue:
(January 23, 1998) from the Commissioner of Operations Services (York Civic Centre), advising that a survey revealed a total of twenty-two (22) curbside parking spaces available at the aforementioned location; and recommending that the York Community Council approve the implementation of on-street permit parking, subject to a poll of the residents to determine majority interest.
(k) Permit Parking on Bude Street between
Alameda Avenue and Winona Drive.
The York Community Council reports having concurred with the recommendation embodied in the following report, and having referred this matter to the Commissioner of Planning and Urban Development Services, with a request that staff (York Civic Centre) undertake the poll for permit parking on Bude Street between Alameda Avenue and Winona Drive:
(January 23, 1998) from the Commissioner of Operations Services (York Civic Centre), advising that a survey revealed a total of seven (7) curbside parking spaces available on the south side at the aforementioned location; and recommending that the York Community Council approve the implementation of on-street permit parking, subject to a poll of the residents to determine majority interest.
( l) Permit Parking on Durham Avenue between
Winnett Avenue and the Easterly Limits.
The York Community Council reports having concurred with recommendation embodied in the following report, and having referred this matter to the Commissioner of Planning and Urban Development Services, with a request that staff (York Civic Centre) undertake the poll for permit parking on Durham Avenue between Winnett Avenue and the easterly limits:
(January 23, 1998) from the Commissioner of Operations Services (York Civic Centre), advising that a survey revealed a total of fourteen (14) curbside parking spaces available on the north side at the aforementioned location; and recommending that the York Community Council approve the implementation of on-street permit parking, subject to a poll of the residents to determine majority interest.
(m) Permit Parking on Gloucester Grove between
Alameda Avenue and Winnett Avenue.
The York Community Council reports having concurred with the recommendation embodied in the following report, and having referred this matter to the Commissioner of Planning and Urban Development Services, with a request that staff (York Civic Centre) undertake the poll for permit parking on Gloucester Grove between Alameda Avenue and Winnett Avenue:
(January 23, 1998) from the Commissioner of Operations Services (York Civic Centre), advising that a survey revealed a total of twelve (12) curbside parking spaces available at the aforementioned location; and recommending that the York Community Council approve the implementation of on-street permit parking, subject to a poll of the residents to determine majority interest.
(n) Permit Parking on Graham Gardens.
The York Community Council reports having concurred with the recommendation embodied in the following report, and having referred this matter to the Commissioner of Planning and Urban Development Services, with a request that staff (York Civic Centre) undertake the poll for permit parking on Graham Gardens.
(January 23, 1998) from the Commissioner of Operations Services (York Civic Centre), advising that a survey revealed a total of ten (10) curbside parking spaces available on the north side of Graham Gardens; and recommending that the York Community Council approve the implementation of on-street permit parking, subject to a poll of the residents to determine majority interest.
(o) Permit Parking on Humewood Gardens between
Arlington Avenue and Humewood Drive.
The York Community Council reports having concurred with the recommendation embodied in the following report, and having referred this matter to the Commissioner of Planning and Urban Development Services, with a request that staff (York Civic Centre) undertake the poll for permit parking on Humewood Gardens between Arlington Avenue and Humewood Drive:
(January 23, 1998) from the Commissioner of Operations Services (York Civic Centre), advising that a survey revealed a total of twenty-one (21) curbside parking spaces available on the south side at the aforementioned location; and recommending that the York Community Council approve the implementation of on-street permit parking, subject to a poll of the residents to determine majority interest.
(p) Permit Parking on Lanark Avenue between
Oakwood Avenue and Winona Drive.
The York Community Council reports having concurred with the recommendation embodied in the following report, and having referred this matter to the Commissioner of Planning and Urban Development Services, with a request that staff (York Civic Centre) undertake the poll for permit parking on Lanark Avenue between Oakwood Avenue and Winona Drive.
(January 23, 1998) from the Commissioner of Operations Services (York Civic Centre), advising that a survey revealed a total of eighteen (18) curbside parking spaces available at the aforementioned location; and recommending that the York Community Council approve the implementation of on-street permit parking, subject to a poll of the residents to determine majority interest.
(q) Permit Parking on Rushton Road between
St. Clair Avenue West and Arlington Avenue.
The York Community Council reports having concurred with the recommendation embodied in the following report, and having referred this matter to the Commissioner of Planning and Urban Development Services, with a request that staff (York Civic Centre) undertake the poll for permit parking on Rushton Road between St. Clair Avenue West and Humewood Gardens, between Maplewood Avenue and Valewood Avenue; and between Vaughan Road and Windley Avenue:
(January 26, 1998) from the Commissioner of Operations Services (York Civic Centre), advising that a survey revealed a total of twenty-seven (27) curbside parking spaces available at the aforementioned locations; and recommending that the York Community Council approve the implementation of on-street permit parking, subject to a poll of the residents to determine majority interest.
(r) Permit Parking on Valewood Avenue between
Arlington Avenue and Wychwood Avenue.
The York Community Council reports having concurred with the recommendation embodied in the following report, and having referred this matter to the Commissioner of Planning and Urban Development Services, with a request that staff (York Civic Centre) undertake the poll for permit parking on Valewood Avenue between Arlington Avenue and Wychwood Avenue:
(January 23, 1998) from the Commissioner of Operations Services (York Civic Centre), advising that a survey revealed a total of thirty-four (34) curbside parking spaces available at the aforementioned location; and recommending that the York Community Council approve the implementation of on-street permit parking, subject to a poll of the residents to determine majority interest.
(s) Permit Parking on Wellwood Avenue between
Rushton Road and Humewood Drive.
The York Community Council reports having concurred with the recommendation embodied in the following report, and having referred this matter to the Commissioner of Planning and Urban Development Services, with a request that staff (York Civic Centre) undertake the poll for permit parking on Wellwood Avenue between Rushton Road and Humewood Drive:
(January 23, 1998) from the Commissioner of Operations Services (York Civic Centre), advising that a survey revealed a total of fourteen (14) and seventeen (17) curbside parking spaces available on the north and south sides at the aforementioned location; and recommending that the York Community Council approve the implementation of on-street permit parking, subject to a poll of the residents to determine majority interest.
(t) Permit Parking on Winona Drive between
Vaughan Road and Eglinton Avenue West.
The York Community Council reports having concurred with the recommendation embodied in the following report, and having referred this matter to the Commissioner of Planning and Urban Development Services, with a request that staff (York Civic Centre) undertake the poll for permit parking on Winona Drive between Vaughan Road and Eglinton Avenue West:
(January 23, 1998) from the Commissioner of Operations Services (York Civic Centre), advising that a survey revealed a total of sixty-two (62) curbside parking spaces available on the west side at the aforementioned location; and recommending that the York Community Council approve the implementation of on-street permit parking, subject to a poll of the residents to determine majority interest.
(u) Proposed Uniform Permit Parking Policy.
The York Community Council reports having requested:
(1) the Commissioner of Planning and Urban Development Services, to direct staff (York Civic Centre) to bring forward in one month, a skeletal outline for implementation of an area-wide permit parking policy, to be considered in a City-wide context, including a graduated fee structure for single addresses requiring multiple vehicle permits; and
(2) the Urban Environment and Development Committee to draft a uniform permit parking by-law, for all Community Councils to present to the public for comment, and for the Community Council=s consideration and subsequent report to Committee.
(v) Proposed 1998 Capital and Operating Budgets.
The York Community Council reports having deferred discussion regarding the proposed 1998 Capital and Operating Budgets to its next meeting scheduled to be held on April 1, 1998.
(w) Sidewalk Repairs in the Vaughan Road and
Arlington Avenue Area.
The York Community Council reports having referred the following communication to the Commissioner of Planning and Urban and Development Services, with a request that staff (York Civic Centre) proceed to take appropriate action:
(January 14, 1998) from Councillor Joe Mihevc, advising that complaints had been received from the shopkeepers between 389-397 Vaughan Road, and 306-400 Vaughan Road, regarding the condition of the sidewalks; and requesting that the Community Council support the repair of these sidewalks going forward to the Works Department for inclusion in the Capital Works Program for 1998.
(x) Request for Two-Way Traffic on Holland Park Avenue
between Oakwood Avenue and a point 52 Metres East of
Oakwood Avenue to be Reverted to One-Way Traffic.
The York Community Council reports having referred the following communication to the Commissioner of Planning and Urban and Development Services, with a request that staff (York Civic Centre) undertake a poll of the residents on Holland Park Avenue between Oakwood Avenue and the easterly point, to determine majority interest in retaining the status quo of two-way traffic, or reverting to the original one-way traffic flow:
(i) (October 20, 1997) from Councillor Joe Mihevc, advising that area residents were not consulted with the change of traffic flow to two-way on Holland Park; and requesting that the two-way traffic from Oakwood Avenue to the library entrance/exit be removed, and returned to the original one-way flow.
(ii) (August 26, 1997) report from the Commissioner of Operations Services (York Civic Centre) embodied in Clause No. 109, in Report No. 14 of the York Works and Parks Committee, adopted by the Council of the City of York on September 17 , 1997.
(y) Request for Earlsdale Avenue from Oakwood Avenue
to the Laneway to be Changed to Two-Way.
The York Community Council reports having referred the following communication to the Commissioner of Planning and Urban Development Services, with a request that staff (York Civic Centre) undertake a poll of the residents on Earlsdale Avenue between Oakwood Avenue and Glenholme Avenue, to determine majority interest in changing the direction of traffic from one-way to a two-way flow.
(January 14, 1998) from Councillor Mihevc advising of the subject request from a resident to allow improved access to the laneway, and requesting that appropriate staff undertake a poll of the residents on Earlsdale Avenue, to determine majority interest in this proposal.
(z) Bell Canada Telephone Booth Advertising.
The York Community Council reports having received the following communication, and having directed the Commissioner of Development Services (York Civic Centre) to submit to the April 1, 1998 Community Council meeting, the report on this matter requested at its meeting held on January 21, 1998.
(February 13, 1998) from the City Clerk advising that the Urban Environment and Development on February 9, 1998, concurred with the recommendation embodied in a report (January 21, 1998) from Councillor Joe Pantalone, Chair, Urban Environment and Development Committee, viz:
A It is recommended that the Bell Canada telephone booth advertising proposal be deferred until the end of 1998 to provide the opportunity to assess the reaction to the installations in Etobicoke and East York in the context of a general assessment of advertising possibilities on the public road allowances.@
(aa) Condolences regarding Mark Adler.
The York Community Council reports having received the following motion by Councillor Nunziata, and having requested the Chair forward an appropriate letter to the family of Mark Adler, on behalf of the Community Council.
WHEREAS the York Community has been saddened by the recent passing of Mark Adler, the former Executive Director of the St. Clair West Services for Seniors; and
WHEREAS Mark Adler was an outstanding citizen of the community who gave countless hours of his time to volunteer efforts in a number of areas such as the York Bingo Association and Jewish youth initiatives; and
WHEREAS his contributions to the well-being of the community at large will be remembered long after his passing;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the York Community Council convey its deepest sympathy to Mark=s wife, Terry Azar, and his parents Louis and Hilda Adler.
(bb) Proposed Sign at Eglinton Avenue West
and Guestville Avenue.
The York Community Council reports having received the following communication:
(February 16, 1998) from Dr. Brian Wolfs, Mount Dennis Health Services, to Councillor Nunziata, advising of the withdrawal of the subject proposal.
(cc) TTC Service Improvements in
York-Humber and York-Eglinton.
The York Community Council reports having received the following communication, and having directed that ratepayer groups be invited to attend the public meeting on April 1, 1998, to make deputations after the other items scheduled to be heard at 7:00 p.m.:
(February 4, 1998) from Councillor F. Nunziata, forwarding a letter from the Chief General Manager (January 30, 1998) requesting proposals for improvements in transit service for evaluation in the TTC's 1999 Service Plan, be submitted by Friday, April 3, 1998, and advising that in April, after proposals from councillors have been assembled, the TTC will be holding a public meeting to receive further input directly from customers.
(dd) New Development Applications Received.
The York Community Council reports having received the following communication:
(February 2, 1998) from the Commissioner of Development Services (York Civic Centre), advising that new development applications have been received for properties at 19 Kenora Crescent, 460 Rogers Road and 3617-3619 Dundas Street West; and recommending that the report be received.
(ee) Appeal of Committee of Adjustment Applications:
55 St. Marks Road
15 Winfield Avenue
3 Strathearn Road
The York Community Council reports having received the following report:
(February 2, 1998) from the Commissioner of Development Services (York Civic Centre) providing information regarding appeals of Committee of Adjustment applications on the subject properties; and recommending that the report be received.
(ff) Recommendation 21 in the Final Report of the
Toronto Transition Team pertaining to One
Councillor Per Ward Representation.
The York Community Council reports having deferred consideration of the issue with respect to reducing the number of councillors from 56 to 28 to later this year, to allow the new Council to gain experience, to provide appropriate staff with sufficient time to prepare reports, and to permit community consultation on this proposal.
The Community Council reports having given consideration to the following communications:
(January 15, 1998) from the City Clerk advising that:
(i) City Council on January 2, 6, 8 and 9, 1998, considered a motion and several communications with respect to the final report of the Transition Team, entitled ANew City, New Opportunities@, and the draft Procedural By-law;
and,
(ii) Council, in adopting as amended, the recommendations of the final report of the Toronto Transition Team directed, in part, that Recommendation 21 of the final report pertaining to one Councillor per ward representation be referred to the Urban Environment and Development Committee, and circulated to the Community Councils for consideration and report thereon to Council.
(February 13, 1998) Motion from Councillor Nunziata:
WHEREAS the Toronto Transition Team recommended that there be only one Councillor per Ward representation; and
WHEREAS one Councillor per ward can effectively represent each constituency, similar to an MP or MPP; and
WHEREAS the reduction of the size of Council by fifty (50) percent would provide significant cost savings to the taxpayers;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the York Community Council endorse the recommendation of the Toronto Transition Team with respect to one Councillor per Ward representation; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council approve the implementation of this recommendation in time for the next municipal election.
(gg) Procedural By-law and Possible Amendments
regarding Road Alterations, and Regulation of Signs.
The York Community Council reports having endorsed the following motions by Councillor Davis, and having concurred with the recommendations embodied in the following report; referred these matters to the Special Committee chaired by Councillor Miller for consideration:
Whereas Section 300 of The Municipal Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.M.45, requires that before passing a by-law for stopping up, altering, widening, diverting, selling or leasing a highway, or for establishing or laying out a highway, Council must hear any person who claims that the person=s land will be prejudicially affected by the by-law and who applies to be heard; and
Whereas Section 105 of The Municipal Act provides that where the Council of a municipality is required by law to hear interested parties or to afford them an opportunity to be heard before doing any act, passing a by-law or making a decision, the Council may provide for a committee of Council to hear such parties, or afford them an opportunity to be heard in the place of the Council;
Now Therefore Be It Resolved that the hearing, as required by Section 300 of The Municipal Act, of persons who claim that their land will be prejudicially affected by a proposed by-law for stopping up, altering, widening, diverting, selling or leasing a highway, or for establishing or laying out a highway is delegated:
(1) in the case of any highway designated as arterial, minor arterial or collector by any official plan in effect, to the Urban Environment and Development Committee; and
(2) in every other case, to the Community Council which represents the geographic area in which the affected highway is located; and
Be It Further Resolved that this delegation is an interim measure, to be reconsidered once the Special Committee chaired by Councillor Miller has reported to Council regarding Community Councils and Council's Procedural By-law.
And further,
Whereas paragraph 146, of Section 210, of The Municipal Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.M.45, requires that Council hear any person who applies to be heard before Council passes a by-law for prohibiting or regulating signs and other advertising devices or any class or classes thereof, and the posting of notices on buildings or vacant lots within any defined area or areas, or on land abutting on any defined highway or part of a highway; and
Whereas Section 105 of The Municipal Act provides that where the Council of a municipality is required by law to hear interested parties or to afford them an opportunity to be heard before doing any act, passing any by-law or making a decision, the Council may provide for a committee of the Council to hear such parties or afford them an opportunity to be heard in the place of the Council;
Now Therefore Be It Resolved that the hearing, as required by paragraph 146 of Section 210 of The Municipal Act, of any person who applies to be heard before Council passes a by-law pursuant to that paragraph of Section 210 of The Municipal Act, is delegated:
(1) in the case of a proposed by-law which is to apply only within the geographic area represented by one Community Council, to that Community Council; and
(2) in the case of a proposed by-law which is to apply within the geographic areas represented by more than one Community Council, to the Urban Environment and Development Committee; and
Be It Further Resolved that this delegation is an interim measure, to be reconsidered once the Special Committee chaired by Councillor Miller has reported to Council regarding Community Councils and Council's Procedural By-law.
(February 5, 1998) from the Solicitor (York Community Council) providing advice on the provisions of the Procedural By-law and suggested amendments, as requested by the Community Council on January 21, 1998; and recommending that:
1. Council delegate the following hearing functions to the Community Councils:
(a) the hearing required by section 300 of the Municipal Act of persons who claim that their land will be prejudicially affected by a proposed by-law to stop up, alter, widen, divert, sell or lease a highway or establish or lay out a highway, except any such proposed by-law in relation to roads designated as arterial, minor arterial and collector roads by an applicable official plan; and
(b) the hearing required by paragraph 146 of section 210 of the Municipal Act of persons who apply to be heard in relation to a proposed sign by-law or amendment which would apply solely to lands totally within the urban area represented by the Community Council; and
2. Notices of Motion be prepared and presented to City Council to effect the delegation of these hearing functions.
(hh) Deputations.
The York Community Council reports having decided on the following procedure with respect to deputations, for a trial period of six months:
(1) at the beginning of the meeting, the Chair will ask members of the public to identify the items on which they wish to speak;
(2) if the item is listed on the regular or supplementary agenda, the Community Council will dispense with the required written notice of intent to speak;
(3) the Community Council will then, as the first order of business, set aside time to hear these deputations consecutively, allowing for submissions of approximately 3 to 5 minutes, and will render its decisions as soon as possible thereafter; and
(4) if a member of the public wishes to speak on an item which is not listed on the agenda, the Community Council will decide by majority vote whether or not to hear the deputant.
Respectfully submitted:
COUNCILLOR B. SAUNDERCOOK,
Chair
Toronto, February 18, 1998
Ron Maurice, Interim Contact
Tel: 394-2515
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