Other Items Considered by the Community Council

 (a)The 2008 Toronto Olympic Bid - Public Consultation.

 The York Community Council reports having received the following report:

 (July 7, 1998) from the Commissioner, Economic Development, Culture & Tourism, providing a general outline of the public consulation process related to Toronto's bid to host the 2008 Olympics, specifically setting out the details of Phase I of the process, and recommending that the report be received as information.

 Mr. Brian Jackson of the Olympic Office, appeared before the Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter.

 (b)York Lions Steel Band.

 The York Community Council reports having congratulated Mr. Mike Stacey and the York Lions Steel Band, the winners of a gold medal in the float category at an international event held in Birmingham, England, on June 30, 1998; and having made an appropriate presentation to the group in recognition of their achievements.

 (c)Request from the Toronto Extrication Team for a Donation,

regarding Attendance at the 1998 International Auto Extrication

Competition and Learning Symposium.

 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.

 The Community Council had before it the following communications:

 (i)(July 17, 1998) from Councillor Nunziata advising that Firefighter First Class, Lorne Babiuk, wished to make a deputation to the Community Council.

 (ii)(July 15, 1998) from Firefighter First Class, Lorne Babiuk, advising that the team had qualified to compete at the abovementioned competition and learning symposium, that funds are being raised through various events and contributions from local businesses, and requesting that the Community Council give consideration to donating $2,500.00 to assist with the costs associated with the team's participation.

 Firefighter Dan Ramsay appeared before the Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter.

 (d)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 established a new working group for the Levy Site, comprised of the two local Councillors and community representatives, and having requested the York Commissioner of Development Services to develop Terms of Reference for the group, to be submitted to the Community Council for approval at the earliest opportunity.

 The York Community Council had before it the following communications:

 (i)(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 related to the request for reactivation of the Westpointe Advisory Committee; and recommending that the Committee not be activated at the present time.

 (ii)(April 6, 1998) from Ms. Ella Jackson, Chair, Westpointe Foresight Group, advising that there has been a new purchaser of the site, the developement is proceeding, the Westpointe Advisory Committee has not been convened to monitory current progress, and requesting that the advisory committee be reactivated.

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

 -Ms. Ella Jackson, Chair, Westpointe Foresight Group;

 -Mr. Tuffy Zidner, Weston BIA; and

 -Mr. Ron Kowalczyk, B.G. Schickendanz Central Inc.

 (e)Request for Change in the Status of the Laneway between

673 and 693 Vaughan Road - Ward 28, York Eglinton.

 The York Community Council reports having approved the proposals in the following communication, and having referred this matter to the Commissioner of Corporate Services to direct the Interim Lead, Facilities and Real Estate, to proceed accordingly.

 (May 21, 1998) from Councillor Joe Mihevc requesting that appropriate staff make offers to purchase the laneway from all involved owners; arrange for transfer of title from willing owners at a cost of $1.00 per property; and to report back on the status of the laneway, after this initial round of offers and purchases is completed.

(f)Traffic Concerns on Eileen Avenue - Ward 27, York Humber.

 The York Community Council reports having requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to direct the York Manager, Traffic/Parking, to report on traffic control measures for Eileen Avenue.

 The Community Council submits the following communication:

 (June 25, 1998) from Councillor Bill Saundercook advising that a resident on Eileen Avenue had expressed concerns regarding the speed of traffic on Eileen Avenue, as there are many school children in the area.

 (g)Poll Results - Proposal for Alternate Side Parking and

Permit Parking on Peveril Hill Road South,

Ward 28, York Eglinton.

 The York Community Council reports having received the following report:

 (July 7, 1998) from the City Clerk advising that 24 residents were polled, 3 were in favour, 15 were not in favour, and 1 reply was not counted, and requesting direction of the Community Council.

 (h)Preliminary Evaluation Report, Official Plan and Zoning By-law

Amendment Application for 424 Gilbert Avenue - Ward 28, York Eglinton.

 The York Community Council reports having approved the recommendations in the following report:

 (July 2, 1998) from the York Commissioner of Development Services advising that the applicant proposes to divide the property into six (6) lots, create rights-of-way, and build three (3) pairs of three-storey, semi-detached dwellings (six homes); that although the employment policies of the Official Plan allow for the introduction of residential uses, the applicant wishes to redesignate and rezone the site for residential use on a permanent basis; and recommending that:

 (1)the Planning Department schedule a Community Consultation Meeting in consultation with the Ward Councillors; and

 (2)staff be directed to prepare a Recommendation Report on the application and provide notice of a Planning Act Public Meeting at the appropriate time.

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

and Earnscliffe Avenue - Ward 28, York Eglinton.

 The York Community Council reports having received the following report:

(July 13, 1998) from the York Commissioner of Operations Services advising that the present geometric layout of the intersection is a "T" type design, that the intersection is all-way stop controlled on the south and east approaches; and recommending that the report be received for information purposes.

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

and Conway Avenue - Ward 28, York Eglinton.

 The York Community Council reports having requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to direct the York Manager, Traffic/Parking, to report on the feasibility of installing an all-way stop control at the intersection of Glenholme Avenue and Conway Avenue.

 (k)Poll Results - Proposal for Permit Parking on Cordella Avenue

between Weston Road and Louvain Street - Ward 28, York Eglinton.

 The York Community Council reports having deferred consideration of the following report to its September 16, 1998 meeting, to allow the two local Councillors to meeting with the residents, in view of a petition received by Councillor Saundercook:

 (July 13, 1998) from the City Clerk 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.

 (l)Guidelines for Determining City-Wide Interest in Planning Matters.

 The York Community Council reports having advised Council of its support for the proposed guidelines and protocol, as set out in the joint report from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services and the City Clerk.

 The Community Council had before it the following communication:

 (July 14, 1998) transmittal letter from the the City Clerk, advising that the Urban Environment and Development Committee on July 13, 1998, approved Recommendation No. (3) embodied in the joint report (June 29, 1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services and the City Clerk; and recommending in part, that this report be placed on the agendas of the July 22, 1998 meetings of all Community Councils and that comments be forwarded directly to the July 29, 1998 City Council meeting.

 (m)Municipal Animal Care and Control Legislation.

 The York Community Council reports having received the following communication:

 (July 9, 1998) from the Interim Contact, Board of Health for the City of Toronto Health Unit advising that the Board of Health on July 6, 1998, considered two reports from the Medical Officer of Health (June 19 and July 3, 1998), and several communications from interested parties and heard deputations on this matter; that the reports were received and referred to the Medical Offier of Health for further report in consultation with the City Solicitor and preparation of a draft by-law; and requesting that each Community Council consider this report and draft by-law when prepared and submit comments to the Medical Officer of Health.

 Ms. Fiona Venedam, York Animal Control Shelter, appeared before the Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter.

 (n)Consultation on Access and Equity in the City of Toronto.

 The York Community Council reports having received the following communication:

 (June 17, 1998) from the Co-Chairs, Task Force on Community Access and Equity advising that as a follow-up on the Terms of Reference, members of the Task Force are now conducting consultations with City departments, special purpose bodies and members of the public, particularly equity-seeking communities.

 (o)Request to Transplant Oak Tree from 108 Gardenview Crescent

to the rear of St. James School - Ward 27, York Humber.

 The York Community Council reports having directed the two local Councillors to meet with Mr. Crowe and Ms. Melville to discuss an appropriate location for the tree.

 The Community Council had before it the following communciation:

 (July 17, 1998) from Councillor Nunziata forwarding a letter from Ms. Sandra Melville, Co-Chair, Warren Park Ratepayers Association, advising that Mr. Joseph Crowe, owner of 108 Gardenview Crescent, is requesting that an Oak tree located on his property be transplanted to near the benches at the rear of St. James School, in honour or "Aaron James" who perished in a recent fire on Gardenview Crescent.

 (p)Fees Charged to Community Groups for Fairs and Events.

 The York Community Council reports having requested the Commissioner, Economic Development, Culture & Tourism, to direct the York Commissioner of Community Services, to report to its September 16, 1998 meeting on:

 (1)the elimination or reduction of fees charged to community groups for community fairs and festivals;

 (2)a review of the remaining funds in the Festivals Account;

 (3)the fees charged in other areas in the City of Toronto; and

(4)highlighting this matter for consideration during the 1999 budget process.

 The Community Council had before it the following communication:

 (July 15, 1998) from Councillor Mihevc advising that the fees charged to community groups have been significant; that this levy is affecting the operations of community-based groups; requesting that the fees be eliminated or reduced to prevent the loss of contributions these groups provide to the community; and that the funds in the Festivals Account be reviewed.

 (q)Speed Reduction on Rogers Road.

 The York Community Council reports having requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to direct the York Manager, Traffic/Parking, to bring forward reports on the proposed reduction of speed to 40/km on Rogers Road.

 (r)Traffic Polls.

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

 (1)new initiatives to increase residents' responses to traffic poll questionnaires, including the use of plain language and negative option polling;

 (2)the development of a protocol to be used as a guideline for Councillors when deciding on an issue, and for this protocol to be communicated in the poll letter;

 (3)a mechanism to communicate to the residents in multiple languages, by providing translation services and appropriate persons to contact for information in their respective languages.

  Respectfully submitted,

 COUNCILLOR B. SAUNDERCOOK

Chair

 Toronto, July 22, 1998

  Ron Maurice, Interim Contact

Tel: 394-2515