Other Items Considered by the Community Council

(a)Damage to Basement of 12 Eileen Avenue

by Roots from Tree on City Property

Ward 27, York-Humber.

 The York Community Council reports having discussed this matter in camera in view of pending litigation by the owner of 12 Eileen Avenue against the City, and having:

 (1)forwarded the following correspondence to the City Solicitor, to take into consideration when reporting to the Corporate Services Committee on a general policy for paying claims arising from damages to private property by roots from City-owned trees; and that if applicable, the owner of the property at 12 Eileen Avenue be considered for retroactive compensation; and

 (2)received the confidential information provided by the York Solicitor.

 (i)(April 30, 1998) advising that Ms. Margaret Zerafa has reported damages to her basement that she claims was caused by a tree located on City property; providing a letter from John J. Blatinecz, PH.D., Professor of Wood Science, Faculty of Forestry, University of Toronto, confirming that the root came from a silver maple tree, most likely from the one on the subject property since that tree is the closest to the house (at about 20 feet); and also a letter from J. W. Kidd, Acclaim Adjusting Service Inc.(representing the insurers of the former Corporation of the City of York) advising Margaret Zerafa that in order for her to be successful in her claim against the City, she must demonstrate the City was negligent in some way even if she shows roots from a City tree invaded her drain and basement and suggesting she seek independent legal advice.

 (ii)(April 20, 1998) from Mr. John Balatinecz, Professor of Wood Science, to Mr. Peter Silverman, City TV, providing information confirming that the tree on the front lawn at 12 Eileen Avenue was a silver maple; that an examination was conducted on the root sample and it was determined that the root came from the silver maple tree.

 (iii)(October 20, 1997) from Mr. J.W. Kidd, Acclaim Adjusting Service Inc. to Ms. Margaret Zerafa, 12 Eileen Avenue, advising that the York Building Department report does not confirm the presence of roots in the drain and basement from a City tree; that the York Works Department advises that there is no previous history of tree root problems at this address; that the City has to be shown as negligent; that the claim is denied in full; and suggesting that independent legal advice be sought.

   The following persons appeared before the Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter:

 -Ms. Margaret Zerafa, 12 Eileen Avenue, Toronto;

 -Mr. Derek Fulton, Solicitor for Ms. Zerafa; and

 -Mr. Peter Silverman, Television Journalist, City TV

 (b)Damage to Property at 112 Robina Avenue by Roots from

Tree on City Property - Ward 28, York-Eglinton.

 The York Community Council reports having:

 (1)deferred consideration of this matter pending the report from the City Solicitor on a policy for paying claims for damage to private property by City-owned trees; and

 (2)forwarded a copy of the following report to the City Solicitor and to the owners of 112 Robina Avenue:

 (May 20, 1998) from the City Solicitor, providing information on a claim by the owners of 112 Robina Avenue, that the roots from a City-owned tree allegedly damaged their property; that under the present policy the owners are not entitled to compensation; that it would be appropriate to defer this matter until City Council makes a decision on a new general policy regarding payment of such claims; and that the report be received.

 (c)Toronto Police Services - School Safety Campaign

and Parent Safety Program - Ward 27, York-Humber.

 The York Community Council reports having endorsed the Toronto Police Services School Safety Campaign and the Parent Safety Program, proposed for the St. John the Evangelist Catholic School and H.J. Alexander Public School.

 (May 27, 1998) verbal submission by Officer Talbot Torrance, Toronto Police 31 Division, advising of the conclusion of a five-week safety program involving 11 schools in Toronto; that 875 charges were laid under the Provincial Offences Act and Municipal By-laws; that the program is geared to ensuring the safety of children in school zones; suggesting the same type of campaign for the St. John the Evangelist Catholic School and H.J. Alexander Public School; that a Steering Committee has been formed with representatives from the Transportation Department (North York and York Divisions), the Toronto District School Board, the Toronto Catholic District School Board, the CAA, the Ministry of Transportation, the Toronto Board of Health, the Toronto Police Services and school representatives; and requesting that the Community Council endorse this community initiative.

 (d)Ward Boundary Review Process.

 The York Community Council reports having:

 (i)requested the Staff Working Group to consider using the major arterial roads as natural dividing boundaries as part of Aminor refinements@, and to consult with appropriate staff at the civic centres;

 (ii)invited the Staff Working Group to attend the Community Council meeting scheduled for June 24, 1998 to explain the process; and

 (iii)amended Councillor Nunziata=s resolution by deleting all references to the holding of public consultation meetings Aon the roles and responsibilities of Community Councils@, so that the resolution refers only to public consultation meetings for the AWard Boundary Review Process@.

 The Community Council submits the following communications:

 (i)(May 7, 1998) transmittal letter from the City Clerk forwarding Clause No. 1 in Report No. 4A of the Urban Environment and Development Committee, advising in part that Community Councils are being requested to hold meetings to invite the public=s input on the matter of ward boundaries, ward division and governance, and report thereon through the Urban Environment and Development Committee.

 (ii)(May 26, 1998) resolution by Councillor Frances Nunziata, seconded by Councillor Mihevc, that the York Community Council hold a public consultation meeting on the Roles and Responsibilities of Community Councils; and on the Ward Boundary Review Process as recommended by the Urban Environment and Development Committee and adopted by Council.

   Ms. Marjorie Sutton, on behalf of the York Federation of Ratepayers, appeared before the Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter.

 (e)Sub-Committee to Review York=s Infrastructure

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

 The York Community Council reports having:

 (1)appointed the following persons to the Infrastructure Sub-Committee:

 Business Sector-Joe Baldanza, Baldanza Insurance

 Social Sector-Yasmin Khan, Local Area Planner,

Toronto and Community Social Planning Council

 Arts Sector-Liliana D=Avella, Administrator, Arts York

 Ward 27 Community

Representatives-Sandy Ross

-Marjorie Sutton

 Ward 28 Community

Representatives-Judy Cohen

-Victoria Ashbourne; and

 (2)directed that the meetings of the Infrastructure Sub-Committee be held at 9:00 a.m. on the Thursday following the regular Community Council meetings.

 The Community Council submits the following:

 Clause No. 12(s) embodied in Report No. 5 of the York Community Council regarding the establishment of the Infrastructure Committee and its Terms of Reference.

 (f)Request for Withdrawal of Charges Imposed by the City

regarding Condition of Private Property in Ward 28,

York-Eglinton.

 The York Community Council reports having:

 (1)approved the following report from the York Commissioner of Community Services; and

 (2)requested the Commissioner of Planning and Urban Development Services to report on a policy that would allow municipalities to respond more timely to complaints of violations to the Cleaning and Clearing By-law.

 The Community Council submits the following communications:

 (i)(May 13, 1998) from the York Commissioner of Community Services, advising that warning letters were sent to the owners of 295 Boon Avenue on November 7, 1996 to clear the property of junk, rubbish and debris, with an extension granted to November 22, 1996; that a June 26, 1997 prepaid registered letter was refused by the addressee; written warnings were issued personally by the supervisor providing a compliance date of August 11, 1997; that on August 19, 1997 on instructions from the City, the property was cleared of all junk, rubbish and debris by a private contractor at a cost of $461.00 for labour and dumping costs (two truckloads) to clear the property; and recommending that a rebate for costs incurred to clean up the property not be granted.

(ii)(March 28, 1998) from Inam Dar to the Community Council advising that work was in progress to clear the property of material for which they were not responsible, and requesting that the clean-up charges be withdrawn.

 (g)Preliminary Report on Rezoning Application for

15 Robina Avenue - Ward 28, York-Eglinton.

 The York Community Council reports having approved the following report:

 (May 14, 1998) from the York Commissioner of Development Services, providing information on a rezoning application received from G. Bettencourt Designs Ltd., and a preliminary list of issues to be addressed prior to the final report; and recommending that staff be directed to prepare a report with recommendation with respect to the subject application.

 (h)Development Applications Received for

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

 The York Community Council reports having received the following:

 (May 14, 1998) from the York Commissioner of Development Services, providing information on rezoning applications and site plan approval amendment for 52 Hyde Avenue, 3 Strathearn Road and 1463 Eglinton Avenue West.

 (i)Appeal of Committee of Adjustment Decisions

for 2A Montye Avenue and 460 Rogers Road,

Ward 27, York-Humber.

 The York Community Council reports having received the following:

 (May 14, 1998) from the York Commissioner of Development Services, providing information on appeals of Committee of Adjustment decisions regarding 2A Montye Avenue and 460 Rogers Road.

 (j)Application for Liquor Licence, York Italian Hunting and

Sports Association, 1980 Eglinton Avenue West

Ward 28, York-Eglinton.

 The York Community Council reports having authorized the City Clerk to forward the departmental comments to the Liquor Licence Board of Ontario, regarding the application for a liquor licence at 1980 Eglinton Avenue West.

 (May 13, 1998) from the City Clerk, submitting the comments received from the relevant departments, and requesting authorization to forward the clearances to the LLBO.

 (k)Request for All-Way Stop Control at Glenholme Avenue

and Earlsdale Avenue - Ward 28,York-Eglinton.

 The York Community Council reports having approved the following report:

 (May 8, 1998) from the York Commissioner of Operations Services, advising that the subject intersection had been reviewed and did not meet the warrant criteria; and recommending that an all-way stop control is not warranted at Glenholme Avenue and Earlsdale Avenue, and therefore not recommended for installation.

 (l)Poll Results - Proposal to Change Two-Way Traffic back to One-Way

on Holland Park Avenue between Oakwood Avenue and a point

52 metres East of Oakwood Avenue - Ward 28, York-Eglinton.

 The York Community Council reports that having regard to several motions on this matter being lost on tie votes, the Community Council took no further action.

 The Community Council submits the following report:

 (May 6, 1998) from the City Clerk providing the results of a poll conducted to change the direction of traffic from two-way to one-way on Holland Park Avenue; advising that 80 residents were polled, 9 responses were received, of which 6 were in favour and 3 not in favour; and requesting direction from the Community Council.

 (m)Poll Results - Proposal to Change the Direction of Traffic

from One-Way to Two-Way, on Earlsdale Avenue from

Oakwood Avenue to the Laneway - Ward 28, York-Eglinton.

 The Community Council reports having received the following report:

 (May 7, 1998) from the City Clerk providing the results of a poll conducted to change the direction of traffic from one-way to two-way on Earlsdale Avenue from Oakwood Avenue to the laneway; advising that 69 residents were polled, 13 responses were received all indicating that they were not in favour of the proposal; and requesting direction from the Community Council.

 (n)Poll Results - Proposal for On-Street Permit Parking on

Alameda Avenue between (1) Eglinton Avenue West and

Lanark Avenue, and (2) Gloucester Grove and Belvidere Avenue

Ward 28, York-Eglinton.

 The Community Council reports having received the following report:

 (May 5, 1998) from the City Clerk providing results of a poll conducted to determine interest in on-street permit parking on Alameda Avenue from (1) Eglinton Avenue West to Lanark Avenue; and (2) from Gloucester Grove to Belvidere Avenue; advising that 71 residents were polled, 6 responses were received, of which 2 were in favour of 4 not in favour; and requesting direction from the Community Council.

 (o)Poll Results - Proposal for On-Street Permit Parking on Atlas Avenue

between (1) Watford Avenue and Normanna Avenue, and (2) Durham Avenue

and Eglinton Avenue West - Ward 28, York-Eglinton.

 The Community Council reports having received the following report:

 (May 6, 1998) from the City Clerk providing results of a poll conducted to determine interest in on-street permit parking on Atlas Avenue between (1) Watford Avenue and Normanna Avenue; and (2) from Durham Avenue to Eglinton Avenue West; advising that 245 residents were polled, 23 responses were received, of which 6 were in favour and 17 not in favour; and requesting direction from the Community Council.

 (p)Poll Results - Proposal for On-Street Permit Parking on Belvidere Avenue

between Oakwood Avenue and Atlas Avenue - Ward 28, York-Eglinton.

 The York Community Council reports having received the following report:

 (May 5, 1998) from the City Clerk providing results of a poll conducted to determine interest in on-street permit parking on Belvidere Avenue between Oakwood Avenue and Atlas Avenue; advising that 87 residents were polled, 5 responses were received, of which 2 were in favour of 3 not in favour; and requesting direction from the Community Council.

 (q)Poll Results - Proposal for On-Street Permit Parking on Durham Avenue

between Winnett Avenue and the Easterly Limits - Ward 28, York-Eglinton.

 The York Community Council reports having received the following report:

 (May 5, 1998) from the City Clerk providing results of a poll conducted to determine interest in on-street permit parking on Durham Avenue between Winnett Avenue and the easterly limits; advising that 22 residents were polled, that 6 responses were received all of which indicated that they were not in favour; and requesting direction from the Community Council.

 (r)Poll Results - Proposal for On-Street Permit Parking on Gloucester Grove

between Alameda Avenue and Winnett Avenue - Ward 28, York-Eglinton.

 The York Community Council reports having received the following report:

 (May 5, 1998) from the City Clerk providing the results of a poll conducted to determine interest in on-street permit parking on Gloucester Grove between Alameda Avenue and Winnett Avenue; advising that 61 residents were polled, that 12 responses were received, of which 4 were in favour and 8 were not in favour; and requesting direction from the Community Council.

 (s)Poll Results - Proposal for On-Street Permit Parking on Lanark Avenue

between Oakwood Avenue and Winona Drive - Ward 28, York-Eglinton.

 The York Community Council reports having received the following report:

 (May 6, 198) from the City Clerk providing the results of a poll conducted to determine interest in on-street permit parking on Lanark Avenue between Oakwood Avenue and Winona Drive; advising that 94 residents were polled, that 15 responses were received, of which 5 were in favour and 10 were not in favour; and requesting direction from the Community Council.

 (t)Poll Results - Proposal for On-Street Permit Parking on Rushton Road

between (1) St. Clair Avenue West and Humewood Gardens;

(2) Maplewood Avenue and Valewood Avenue; and (3) Vaughan Road and

Windley Avenue - Ward 28 - York-Eglinton.

 The York Community Council reports having received the following report:

 (May 5, 1998) from the City Clerk providing the results of a poll conducted to determine interest in on-street permit parking on Rushton Road between (1) St. Clair Avenue West and Humewood Gardens, (2) Maplewood Avenue and Valewood Avenue, and (3) Vaughan Road and Windley Avenue; advising that 82 residents were polled, that 24 responses were received, of which 10 were in favour and 14 were not in favour; and requesting the direction of the Community Council.

 (u)Poll Results - Proposal for On-Street Permit Parking on Wellwood Avenue

between Rushton Road and Humewood Drive - Ward 28, York-Eglinton.

 The York Community Council reports having received the following report:

 (May 5, 1998) from the City Clerk providing the results of a poll conducted to determine interest in on-street permit parking on Wellwood Avenue between Rushton Road and Humewood Drive; advising that 19 residents were polled, that 10 responses were received, of which 3 were in favour and 7 were not in favour; and requesting the direction of the Community Council.

 (v)Poll Results - Proposal for On-Street Permit Parking on Winona Drive between

Vaughan Road and Eglinton Avenue West - Ward 28, York-Eglinton.

 The York Community Council reports having deferred consideration of the following report the next meeting of the Community Council scheduled to be held on June 24, 1998, to allow the two Councillors to resolve their concerns:

(May 7, 1998) from the City Clerk providing the results of a poll conducted to determine interest in on-street permit parking on Winona Drive between Vaughan Road and Eglinton Avenue West; advising that 342 residents were polled, that 14 responses were received, of which 7 were in favour and 7 were not in favour; and requesting the direction of the Community Council.

 (w)Toronto Transit Commission 1999 Service Plan

Ward 27, York-Humber.

 The York Community Council reports having advised the two Councillors for Ward 27 and representatives from the West Park Hospital, to make deputations at the meeting of the TTC when the 1999 Service Plan is being presented.

 The Community Council submits the following communication:

 (April 30, 1998) from Mr. David L. Gunn, Chief General Manager, Toronto Transit Commission acknowledging receipt of York Community Council=s resolution regarding service improvements to both West Park Hospital and the Humber River Regional Hospital, Church Street site; and advising that the service plan is currently being developed and will be presented to the Commission and distributed to City councillors for comments this summer.

 (x)Existing Environmental Committees and the Environmental Task Force.

 The York Community Council reports having:

 (1)directed that a copy of the following transmittal letter (May 7, 1998) from the City Clerk, including the report (March 10, 1998) from the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services, be sent to the members of the former York Environment Advisory Committee, requesting that they submit their comments to the Chief Administrative Officer regarding the advisory committee=s work and potential role in the new City; and

 (2)reaffirmed its support for an ongoing environmental advisory committee for York, and that the Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Transition Team be so advised, after receipt of comments from the Environmental Task Force.

 (May 7, 1998) transmittal letter from the City Clerk advising that the Works and Utilities Committee on March 25, 1998), concurred with the recommendation embodied in the report dated March 10, 1998 from the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services, respecting existing environmental committees and the Environmental Task Force; and that each Community Council advise the Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Transition Team on the ongoing need for a general environmental advisory committee for its community, after receiving comments from the Environmental Task Force.

(y)Draft Report on Heritage Services Governance Structure and Staffing.

 The York Community Council reports having endorsed in principle the proposal submitted by Mr. John Court, member of the former York LACAC, in response to a draft staff report, that the Toronto Preservation Commission and the Toronto Museums Commission be integrated to create a single arms-length agency, and that the City=s Culture Office be so advised.

 The Community Council submits the following communication:

 (May 6, 1998) from Mr. John Court, member, former York LACAC, submitting proposed recommendations in response to a draft staff report (April 22, 1998), which the Culture Office advises is presently undergoing revisions in preparation for a new version of the Heritage report, for consideration by the Miller Committee in June.

   Ms. Madeline McDowell, former York LACAC, appeared before the Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter.

 (z)Garbage Inspection Process - Ward 27, York-Humber

and Ward 28, York-Eglinton.

 The York Community Council reports having requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to report on the feasibility of introducing a by-law requiring the owners of commercial buildings with apartments above, and multi-unit apartment buildings, to display signs in prominent locations on the door leading to a main street, regarding compliance with the City=s by-law with respect to putting out garbage.

 The Community Council submits the following memorandum:

 (May 14, 1998) from Councillor B. Saundercook expressing concerns regarding the litter and garbage situation in some parts of York, especially on Eglinton Avenue West.

 (aa)Additional Lighting in Laneway adjacent to

6 Hillary Avenue - Ward 27, York-Humber.

 The York Community Council reports having approved the installation of additional lighting in the laneway adjacent to 6 Hillary Avenue, pending a report from the York Commissioner of Operations Services regarding the process for routing requests for the installation of lighting.

 The Community Council submits the following communication:

 (April 20, 1998) from Mr. Jerry Mirka, Manager of Engineering, Toronto Hydro-Electric Commission (York Branch) to Councillor Bill Saundercook, advising that the 1998 estimated cost for the installation of 3 - 70 watt HPS luminaires on existing Bell poles including wiring is $2,500.00, the incremental annual energy cost is $85.00, and the annual Bell attachment cost is $60.00.

 (bb)Additional Lighting in (a) Laneway at rear of 2543 Eglinton Avenue West;

Ward 28, York-Eglinton; and (b) Pathway in Smythe Park from

Edinborough Court to the Park, Ward 27 - York-Humber.

 The York Community Council reports having approved the installation of additional lighting (a) in the laneway at the rear of 2543 Eglinton Avenue West, and (b) along the Pathway in Smythe Park from Edinborough Court to the Park, pending the report from the York Commissioner of Operations Services regarding the routing process for lighting requests.

 The Community Council submits the following communication:

 (March 6, 1998) from Mr. Jerry Mirka, Manager of Engineering, Toronto Hydro-Electric Commission (York Branch), advising of that the 1998 estimated costs for (a) installing 1 pole complete with 1-70 W HPS luminaire and wiring in the laneway at the rear of 2543 Eglinton Avenue West is $1,800.00, and that the incremental annual energy cost is $30.00; and (b) installing along the pathway in Smythe Park from Edinborough Court to the park, 4 fibreglass poles complete with 4-150 W HPS luminaires utilizing underground wiring (City forces) is $15,000.00, and the incremental annual energy cost is $250.00; or installing 4 wood poles complete with 4-70 W HPS luiminaires utilizing overhead wiring (Hydro forces) is $8,000.00, and the incremental annual energy cost is $125.00.

 (cc)Request for Special Occasion Permit regarding the

Annual Festival of Our Lady of Light, St. Matthew=s Church,

September 4-6, 1998 - Ward 27, York-Humber.

 The York Community Council reports having:

 (1)authorized the City Clerk to forward to the Liquor Licence Board of Ontario, the relevant departmental clearances required for the issuance of a special occasion permit to St. Matthew=s Church; and

 (2)requested the LLBO to impose a condition that the sale of alcohol be permitted up to 12:00 midnight.

 The Community Council submits the following communication:

 (May 11, 1998) from Rev. Tiziano Paolazzi, Associate Pastor, St. Matthews Church, advising that application has been made to the LLBO for a special occasion permit for their annual festival of Our Lady of Light, to be held in the school playground area from September 4 to 6, 1998.

(dd)Levy Site (Riverboat Landing), 1400 Weston Road,

Request for Reactivation of the Westpointe Advisory

Committee - Ward 27, York-Humber.

 The York Community Council reports having deferred the following report to its next meeting scheduled for June 24, 1998:

 (May 14, 1998) from the York Solicitor, responding to a request from the Community Council for a report on the history of the Levy site, the status of the current application and any legal implications of the request for reactivation of the Westpointe Advisory Committee; and recommending that the Committee not be activated at the present time.

 (ee)Parking Problems on Weston Road from Eglinton Avenue West

to Ray Avenue - Ward 27, York-Humber.

 The York Community Council reports that having regard to the concerns of area residents and businesses that the parking meters on Weston Road between Eglinton Avenue West and Ray Avenue are discouraging visitors and customers to the area, requested the Toronto Parking Authority to report on:

 (1)the usage and revenue from the parking meters on Weston Road between Eglinton Avenue West and Ray Avenue;

 (2)the amount of revenue generated by the municipal parking lot on Weston Road and suggest alternatives to encourage customer parking in the area;

 (3)the appropriateness of parking enforcement officers communicating with a particular tow truck operator to tow vehicles; and

 (4)the parking meters designed to accept $2.00 coins but provide only $1.00 value in time.

 The Community Council submits the following memorandum:

 (May 26, 1998) from Councillor F. Nunziata, advising of parking problems at Eglinton Avenue West and Weston Road to Ray Avenue, being experienced by the residents and businesses in the area, and concerns regarding the use of the municipal parking lot near Eglinton Avenue West, off Weston Road.

   Ms. Marjorie Sutton, on behalf of the York Federation of Ratepayers, appeared before the Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter.

 (ff)Request for Removal of Tree at 4 Corbett Avenue

Ward 27, York-Humber.

 The York Community Council reports having deferred consideration of the following letter to its meeting of June 24, 1998, and directed that the owners of the properties at 6, 8, 13 and 15 Corbett Avenue be notified of the proposed removal of the tree, and that the City Clerk be advised of any concerns/comments by June 11, 1998:

 (May 25, 1998) from Councillor F. Nunziata, forwarding a letter (May 25, 1998) from Kevin Bowser, York Director of Parks, advising that 4 Corbett Avenue is the site of construction of two, new semi-detached homes, and that the owner is requesting that a City-owned Siberian Elm tree located in front of the westerly residence, be removed.

 (gg)Request for Traffic Calming Project in the Pelmo area of Ward 2

to be Extended to the Wendell/Queenslea intersection; and

Construction of Traffic Island at this intersection.

 The York Community Council reports having requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to direct the York Commissioner of Operations Services, to consult with staff of the North York Civic Centre regarding the following proposals, and to report back to the Community Council:

 (May 22, 1998) from Councillor B. Saundercook requesting that staff of the York Works Department be requested to meet with staff of the North York Works Department, to discuss the feasibility of:

 (1)extending the traffic calming project underway in the Pelmo area of Ward 2, to the Wendell/Queenslea intersection; and

 (2)constructing a traffic island at this intersection similar to other traffic islands in the area.

 (hh)City Powers, Policies and Procedures regarding the Conversion

to Condominium and Demolition of Rental Housing before and

after the Proclamation of the Tenant Protection Act.

 The York Community Council reports having deferred consideration of the following communications to its next meeting to be held on June 24, 1998:

 (May 20, 1998) transmittal leter from the City Clerk, advising that the Urban Environment and Development Committee had recommended to Council adoption of a report (May 1, 1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services, subject to several amendments, including that a copy of said report be forwarded to the Community Councils for review.

 (ii)Pilot Project regarding Possible Locations for

the Installation of Red Light Cameras.

 The York Community Council reports having requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to:

 (1)examine the following intersections as possible sites for a pilot project to install red light cameras:

 (A)St. Clair Avenue West and Dufferin Street;

(B)St. Clair Avenue West and Vaughan Road;

(C)Jane Street and Eglinton Avenue West;

(D)Weston Road and Eglinton Avenue West;

(E)Dufferin Street and Eglinton Avenue West; and

(F)Black Creek Drive and Eglinton Avenue, and

 (2)consult with the Toronto Police Services with regard to statistics to determine the most suitable location for the cameras, should only one of the aforementioned intersections be considered.

 The Community Council submits the following motion by Councillor Mihevc:

 Whereas the Premier of Ontario has agreed to a pilot project for the installation of red light cameras and intersections; and

 Whereas the intersections at St. Clair Avenue West and Dufferin Street, and St. Clair Avenue West and Vaughan Road, are two of the most dangerous intersections, as indicated by the traffic fatalities involving pedestrians;

 Therefore be it resolved that the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services be requested to examine the above intersections as possible sites for the pilot project.

 (jj)Extension of Parkskeeper Program to all

Residents in the former City of York

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

 The York Community Council reports having deferred consideration of the following motion for two months, to allow the Councillors for Ward 27, York-Humber, to discuss this matter:

 Moved by Councillor Saundercook:

 Whereas the maintenance of City parks has always been a municipal responsibility; and

 Whereas an inadequate tax base in the past forced the municipality to look for creative ways to maintain City resources and services; and

 Whereas the Councillor for Ward 7 in the former City of York initiated a parkskeeper program, raising funds from the private sector for honoraria to reward volunteers for keeping their local parks clean; and

 Whereas a Councillor is now advertising this private sponsorship program in the local Guardian newspaper to the residents in Ward 27; and

 Whereas it is unfair to offer this program to residents of only one part of the former City of York, unlike the honoraria program to maintain former City of York ice rinks;

 Therefore be it resolved that the Parkskeeper Program be extended to all residents in Wards 27 and 28.

  Respectfully submitted,

  COUNCILLOR B. SAUNDERCOOK

Chair

 Toronto, May 27, 1998

  Ron Maurice, Interim Contact

Tel: 394-2515