Other Items Considered by the Community Council (a)Proposed By-law To Close a Portion of Roselawn Avenue between

Anastacia Court and Castlefield Avenue for vehicular traffic only,

and installation of a Guardrail and Curbing - Ward 28, York Eglinton.

The York Community Council reports having deferred consideration of the proposed by-law, and having requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services, to direct the York Director of Professional Services to report next day on the feasibility of implementing a directional change in traffic, in order to increase the safety of the above intersection, in consultation with Mr. Wajid Khan and Mr. Gordon Patterson.

(i)Notice of a statutory public meeting on September 16, 1998, and advertised for four consecutive weeks in the Toronto Star, regarding the abovementioned proposed alterations to the aforementioned streets, pursuant to The Municipal Act and the regulations thereunder.

(ii)(June 8, 1998) from Mr. Wajid Khan, President, Dufferin Mazda, advising of objections to the parkette planned to block off Roselawn Avenue at Anastasia Court, for the following reasons:

(a)it would cause complete chaos with the residents of over forty new homes trying to get onto a very busy Dufferin Street at anytime, especially during the morning and afternoon rush hours; at present traffic can go either way towards Marlee Avenue via Castlefield Avenue or Dufferin Street via Roselawn Avenue; and closing one artery would be absolutely counter productive and create traffic congestion;

(b)it would block off the entry to their property which is not acceptable;

(c)it will also cause residents of the forty homes to access Castlefield Avenue only via Dufferin Mazda property which is once again unacceptable; and

suggesting that the change is not necessary, and that an alternative acceptable plan be worked out, such as the installation of two traffic signals, one on CastlefieldAvenue and one on Roselawn Avenue; the one on Castlefield Avenue coordinated with the Dufferin Street and Castlefield Avenue signal and the one on Roselawn Avenue, just west of Anastasia Court with a short green of 15 to 20 seconds; that since Roselawn Avenue is already a one-way street there will be no on-coming traffic and there will be no merging required as the Castlefield Avenue traffic would be stopped on the red light while the Roselawn Avenue traffic is exiting and vice versa.

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

-Mr. Wajid Khan, President, Dufferin Mazda, Toronto; and

-Mr. Gordon Patterson, P. Eng., representing Castlefield Estates Inc.

(b)Proposed Recreational Use for Lands at the

Rockcliffe Industrial Business Park.

The York Community Council reports having requested the Commissioner of Corporate Services, to direct the Executive Director, Facilities and Real Estate and the York Director of Professional Services, to report to the York Community Council on:

(1)the status of the surplus lands at the Rockcliffe Industrial Park; and

(2)the feasibility of a proposal call instead of the tendering process, in the event the lands are to be offered for sale.

(July 27, 1998) from Mr. John Lajoy, Director of Development, Urban Golf Concepts Inc. advising of their interest in developing the lands at the Rockcliffe Industrial Business Park for recreational use, should the lands be declared surplus and be available for development purposes.

(July 28, 1998) from Councillor Frances Nunziata forwarding the above communication and requesting that representatives of Urban Golf Concepts Inc. be scheduled as deputants.

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

-Mr. John Lajoy, Director of Development, Urban Golf Concepts Inc., Toronto; and

-Mr. Walter Cardozo, Urban Golf Concepts Inc.

(c)TTC 1999 Service Plan - 55 Warren Park - Service on Pasadena Gardens

Ward 27, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having approved the following resolution by Councillor Frances Nunziata:

WHEREAS the TTC has recommended that the Warren Park 55 bus not be re-routed to operate south on Varsity Road, west on St. Mark's Road and north on Pasadena Gardens, instead of the current routing via Varsity Road, Van Stassen Boulevard and Underwood Avenue; and

WHEREAS the residents in the community have not been consulted and may not agree with this recommendation;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the TTC be requested to hold an evening public meeting in the Warren Park community, to receive input on alternating the 55 bus route onto Pasadena Gardens for specified periods, such as annually or every six months; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that should the residents wish an alternating bus route, that the TTC be directed by the decision of that meeting, and implement the re-routing of the 55 Warren Park bus.

(August 20, 1998) from the General Secretary, Toronto Transit Commission, forwarding copy of the report entitled, "1999 Service Plan"; advising of recommended service changes; and requesting that Community Councils forward their comments by October 28, 1998, and that a further public hearing will be held at the first Commission meeting following October28,1998.

Mr. Peter Haskill of the Toronto Transit Commission appeared before the Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter.

(d)Pilot Project for Litter and Garbage Receptacles with Advertising

on Streets in Ward 27, York Humber and Ward 28, York Eglinton.

The York Community Council reports having requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services, to direct the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, and the York Director of Professional Services, to:

(1)enter into discussions with representatives of the Olifas Marketing Group (OFM), and to identify 20 to 40 locations in Wards 27 and 28 for the placement of the litter and garbage receptacles, for a six-month trial period;

(2)prepare a draft agreement for consideration by the York Community Council, modelled after the agreement with the former City of Etobicoke;

(3)have regard for the type of advertising displayed on the containers;

(4)report back to the York Community Council on the results of the pilot project at the end of the six-month period;

(5)directed that this pilot project have no effect on any York program for the provision of litter and garbage receptacles elsewhere in Wards 27 and 28 at any time and in this area;

(6)directed that in selecting the 20 to 40 locations, consideration be given to the fact that the York-Eglinton BIA has receptacles on order for installation; and

(7)report on the status of the garbage receptacles approved by York last year for installation in Ward 28.

(September 4, 1998) from Councillor Bill Saundercook suggesting pilot project areas in York Humber for placement of stainless steel litter receptacles from the Olifas Marketing Group (OMG), and attaching a copy of an evaluation report (June 12, 1998) from the Director of Operations and Sanitation, City Works Services, approved by the Toronto Community Council.

(September 9, 1998) from Councillor Joe Mihevc, forwarding photographs of the stainless steel litter receptacles from OMG; and requesting that appropriate staff work with OGM to identify 20 to 40 locations in Wards 27 and 28 for a six-month trial period for the placement of the litter receptacles; and that during the trial period, staff draft an agreement for consideration by the York Community Council, modelled on the agreement made with the former City of Etobicoke.

(e)Parking at Rear of 1071 Eglinton Avenue West; and

Boulevard parking on Strathearn Road,

Ward 28, York Eglinton.

The York Community Council reports having received the following communication:

(September 11, 1998) from Councillor Joe Mihevc advising that the owner of 1071EglintonAvenue West is requesting an agreement with the City for permit parking for 3 to 4 vehicles at the rear of the property by the laneway; and for boulevard parking on Strathearn Road (similar to the building at Flanders Road and Eglinton Avenue West.)

(f)Disconnection of Downspouts; and Locations for more

Holding Tanks on various streets in Ward 28, York Eglinton.

The York Community Council reports having requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to direct the General Manager, Water and Wastewater Services, and the York Director of Professional Services, to report on:

(1)the cost of an educational campaign to aggressively promote the disconnection of downspouts; and

(2)appropriate locations for additional holding tanks that would be desirable in Wards 27 and 28, over the next few budget years, including Harvie, Crang, Chamberlain and Nairn Avenues, Robina and Holland Park Avenues, Holmesdale Road, Earlsdale Avenue, Mulberry Crescent and Westmount Avenue, just north of St.Clair Avenue West.

(August 24, 1998) from Councillor Joe Mihevc requesting that staff support and encourage the disconnection of downspouts onto lawns, so that sewers don't receive extra amounts of water; and that staff also report on appropriate locations for more holding tanks in Ward 28, including Harvie, Crang, Chamberlain and Nairn Avenues, Croham Road, Robina Avenue and Holland Park, Holmesdale Road, Earlsdale Avenue, Mulberry Crescent and Westmount Avenue, just north of St. Clair Avenue West.

(g)Installation of Proposed Historic Plaque at Top of Hill on

Humber Hill at Dundas Street West, request from the former

York LACAC - Ward 27, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having requested the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, to direct staff of the Culture Office, to assist York LACAC with the process regarding the installation of the plaque.

(September 15, 1998) from Councillor Bill Saundercook advising that the former York LACAC is requesting approval of wording for a plaque to be installed at the top of the hill on Humber Hill at Dundas Street West; and that the funding for this plaque will be provided by Loblaws.

(September 16, 1998) from York LACAC advising that at its meeting held on September10,1998, discussions were held regarding the old gas station located on the Loblaws site at 3671 Dundas Street West, had been the original site of the old toll gatehouse; that Loblaws has agreed to assume the cost for the erection of a plaque on the site; that York LACAC would like the have the plaque erected this fall; and requesting that the proposed wording be approved.

(h)Basement Flooding Problems in the York Community -

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

The York Community Council reports having received the following communication:

(September 15, 1998) from Councillor Bill Saundercook forwarding a resolution advising continuing supporting for any and all future projects that will address York's overflowing sewer problems; and expressing support for the report (September 14, 1998) from the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to the Budget Committee, recommending that:

(1)funding in the amount of $300,000.00 be approved for construction of detention facilities on Commodore and Bowie Avenues in the York Community; and

(2)funds be transferred from an approved 1998 Capital Project in the York Community plus the Water Reserve, as follows:

$200,000.00 from Capital Project - Watermain Relining, and

$100,000.00 from Water Reserve Account No. 901-542.

(i)Procedure for Deputations.

The York Community Council reports having deferred consideration of this item to its next regular meeting on October 14, 1998, or before if possible.

Clause No. 7(hh) in Report No. 2 of the York Community Council regarding a procedure for hearing deputations on a six month trial basis.

(j)Request for Removal of Stop Sign on Ava Road

at Hill Place - Ward 28, York Eglinton.

The York Community Council reports having requested the City Clerk to undertake a poll of the residents on Ava Road between Glencedar Road and Chiltern Hill Road, to determine interest in the removal of the stop sign.

(September 2, 1998) from Councillor Joe Mihevc advising that some residents have indicated that the stop sign at Ava Road and Hill Place should be removed, as there does not appear to be a problem with volume and speed of traffic.

(k)Request from the Toronto Extrication Team for a Donation

regarding Attendance at the 1998 International Auto Extrication

Competition and Learning Symposium, Rockford, Illinois.

The York Community Council reports having received the following communication:

(July 27, 1998) C23 (c) in Report No. 8 of the York Community Council which was referred back by Council on July 29, 30, and 31, 1998.

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

(July 27, 1998) from the City Clerk advising that the Municipal Grants Review Committee on July 27, 1998 had considered the York Community Council's request for a donation of $2,500.00 to the Toronto Extrication Team, and that the Municipal Grants Review Committee had received the aforementioned communication, in that the request did 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.

(l)Proposal for Increase in Fines for Garbage Related Infractions,

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

The York Community Council reports having requested the City Solicitor to report on the possibility of doubling the current fines for garbage related infractions.

(August 28, 1998) resolution from Councillor Saundercook advising that garbage is being left out on the street all week and is creating a health hazard; and requesting that staff report to the Community Council on doubling fines for all garbage related infractions.

(m)Emergency Telephones in Parks, Ward 27, York Humber

and Ward 28, York Eglinton.

The York Community Council reports having approved the following resolution:

(August 31, 1998) from Councillor Bill Saundercook:

WHEREAS public safety is of prime concern among the residents in Wards 27, York Humber and Ward 28, York Eglinton; and

WHEREAS many residents are afraid to use our parks as they believe attempts for assistance in an emergency situation would be unsuccessful; and

WHEREAS an emergency telephone has been installed in High Park on Spring Road, by the steps leading to the TTC loop;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, be requested to direct the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to consult with appropriate staff and authorities, and:

(1)report on whether or not these telephones are warranted;

(2)should these emergency telephones be considered necessary, report on their proposed installation in parks facilities in Ward 27, York Humber and Ward 28, YorkEglinton;

(4)determine the number of telephones required;

(5)request comments and suggestions of suitable locations for installation of the Distress Phones, from all ratepayer groups and community organizations in Ward 27, York Humber and Ward 28, York Eglinton.

(n)288 and 290 Boon Avenue - Ward 28, York Eglinton.

The York Community Council reports having requested the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services, to direct the Manager of the West District Field Office, to investigate this matter and report to the York Community Council.

(August 26, 1998) advising that in response to a complaint, staff report on whether the eavestrough at 290 Boon encroaches onto the property at 288 Boon Avenue; and that the former City of York issued a building permit to the owner of 290 Boon Avenue approximately seven years ago.

(o)Process for Disposal of City Property.

The York Community Council reports having received the following communication:

(August 18, 1998) from the Commissioner of Corporate Services providing information on the process for disposal of City property as requested by the Budget Committee, and recommending that this report be received for information.

(p)Traffic Calming Measures on Appleton Avenue,

Ward 28, York Eglinton.

The York Community Council reports having received the following communications:

(August 12, 1998) from the York Director of Professional Services forwarding a petition signed by approximately 31 residents on Appleton Avenue, expressing support for the traffic calming measures being implemented on the street.

(r)Request for Alternate Side Parking on Criscoe Street,

Ward 27, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having directed the City Clerk to undertake a poll of the residents on Criscoe Street, to determine interest for the implementation of alternate side parking.

(August 13, 1998) from the York Director of Professional Services advising that field surveys reveal that on Criscoe Street, there is a total of seventeen (17) and nineteen (19) curbside parking spaces available on the west and east sides, respectively; and recommending that subject to a poll indicating majority interest, that the Community Council approve the implementation of alternate side parking on Criscoe Street.

(s)Request to Rescind the One-Hour Parking Regulation

on Lippincott Street West - Ward 27, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having directed the City Clerk to undertake a poll of the residents on Criscoe Street, to determine interest in rescinding the one (1) hour maximum parking regulation on Lippincott Street West between Weston Road and Denison Road.

(August 13, 1998) from the York Director of Professional Services advising that rescinding the signed one (1) your parking regulation on Lippincott Street West between Weston Road and Denison Road, would provide the local residents with a longer on-street parking duration of three (3) hours; and recommending that subject to the results of a poll indicating majority interest, that the Community Council approve rescinding the one (1) hour maximum parking regulation on Lippincott Street West between Weston Road and Denison Road, during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except Sundays and holidays.

(t)Application for a Liquor Licence - Blue Sky Tavern,

509 Oakwood Avenue - Ward 28, York Eglinton.

The York Community Council reports having directed the City Clerk to forward the departmental comments to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario.

(September 15, 1998) from the City Clerk, advising that clearances have been received from the Urban Planning and Development Services Department, Fire Department, Health Department, Community Services Department, Municipal Standards Division, and Works and Emergency Services Department.

(u)Application for a Liquor Licence, Bagel Paradise Restaurant,

953 Eglinton Avenue West - Ward 28, York Eglinton.

The York Community Council reports having directed the City Clerk to forward the departmental comments to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario.

(August 27, 1998) from the City Clerk, advising that clearances have been received from the Urban Planning and Development Services Department, Fire Department, Health Department, Community Services Department, Municipal Standards Division, and Works and Emergency Services Department.

(v)Application for a Liquor Licence, Cascais Bakery,

1728 Eglinton Avenue West - Ward 28, York Eglinton.

The York Community Council reports having directed the City Clerk to forward the departmental comments to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario.

(September 1, 1998) from the City Clerk, advising that clearances have been received from the Urban Planning and Development Services Department, Fire Department, Health Department, Community Services Department, Municipal Standards Division, and Works and Emergency Services Department; and the Metropolitan Licensing Commission.

(w)Application for a Liquor Licence, Lambton House,

4066 Old Dundas Street West - Ward 27, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having directed the City Clerk to forward the departmental comments to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario.

(August 19, 1998) from the City Clerk, advising that clearances have been received from the Urban Planning and Development Services Department, Fire Department, Health Department, Community Services Department, Municipal Standards Division, and Works and Emergency Services Department.

(x)New Development Applications Received,

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

The York Community Council reports having received the following report:

(August 27, 1998) from the York Director of Community Planning, West District, 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; and recommending that this report be received.

(y)Proposed Renovations to Playgrounds at Four (4)

Toronto Catholic District School Board Sites;

St. Matthew, St. Nicholas of Bari, St. John Bosco,

and St. Alphonsus - Ward 27, York Humber and

Ward 28, York Eglinton.

The York Community Council reports having approved the following report, and having requested the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, to direct the General Manager, Parks & Recreation Division, to add the St. James Culnan Catholic School to the list of playgrounds for proposed renovations, in the event development plans do not proceed at St. Alphonsus Catholic School:

(September 2, 1998) from the General Manager, Parks & Recreation Division, Economic Development, Culture & Tourism, advising that funds in the amount of $75,000.00 have been placed in the preliminary 1999 Capital Budget; and 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)the 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)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.

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

The York Community Council reports having approved the following report:

(September 2, 1998) from the General Manager, Parks and Recreation Division, Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, responding to a request from the York Community Council on July 22, 1998; and recommending that:

(1)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)this report be forwarded to the Municipal Grants Review Committee for their information and consideration.

(aa)Procedural By-law Amendment to Permit Request for

Recorded Votes at Meetings of Standing Committees

and Committees of Council.

The York Community Council reports having received the following communication:

(August 10, 1998) from the City Clerk forwarding a copy of Clause No. 5 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.

(bb)Exemption of Official Plan Amendments from Provincial Approval.

The York Community Council reports having received the following communication:

(August 10, 1998) from the City Clerk forwarding a copy of Clause No. 9 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.

(cc)Interim Third Party Advertising Sign Minor Variance

Process for Areas Abutting the F.G. Gardiner Expressway,

Eglinton Avenue West, Highway 2, Highway 2A and Highway 27.

The York Community Council reports having received the following communcation:

(August 10, 1998) from the City Clerk forwarding a copy of Clause No. 6 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.

(dd)Guidelines for Determining City-Wide Interests in Planning Matters.

The York Community Council reports having received the following communcation:

(August 10, 1998) from the City Clerk forwarding a copy of Clause No. 2 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.

(ee)Issues Regarding Private Roads and Freehold Development

within the City of Toronto.

The York Community Council reports having received the following communcation:

(August 10, 1998) from the City Clerk forwarding a copy of Clause No. 7 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.

(ff)Recognition of Firefighters.

The York Community Council reports having presented awards recognizing Firefighters Bruce Correa, Kevin Nicholls and Colin Ash, regarding a tragic home fire at 108 Gardenview Crescent.

(gg)Damage to Private Property by City-owned Trees.

The York Community Council reports having requested the City Solicitor to report on:

(1)who should be held liable for costs incurred with regard to the following circumstances:

(a)if a branch from a City-owned tree, or a City tree, causes damage to private property, including a vehicle;

(b)should the owner of the property, or the owner of the vehicle, be responsible for paying their insurance deductible, if a City tree causes the damage;

(c)if the roots from a City-owned tree causes damage to the walkway or any part of a private residence;

(d)the roots from a City-owned tree cause sewer backup on private property; and

(2)recommendations to ensure that residents do not experience undue financial hardship pending the outcome of such claims.

Respectfully submitted,

COUNCILLOR BILL SAUNDERCOOK

Chair

Toronto, September 16, 1998

R.W. Maurice, Interim Contact

Tel: 394-2515