Other Items Considered by the Community Council

(a)Proposed Zoning By-law - Automobile Service Station - Gas Bar (All Wards in the former City of Toronto).

The Toronto Community Council reports having:

(1)adjourned the Public Meeting held pursuant to Sections 34(12) and 34(15) of the Planning Act, to be reconvened on November 12, 1998; and

(2)requested the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services to expedite the previously requested reports on this matter.

The Toronto Community Council reports, for the information of Council, that notice of the public meeting was given in accordance with the Planning Act. The public meeting was held on July 22, 1998 and October 14, 1998, and no one addressed the Toronto Community Council on October 14, 1998.

(i)(July 14, 1998) from the City Solicitor submitting Proposed Zoning By-law - Automobile Service Station - Gas Bar (All Wards in the former City of Toronto);

(ii)(July 8, 1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services- Gas Bars and Automobile Service Stations - Proposed Amendments to the Zoning By-law and the Municipal Code of the former City of Toronto;

(iii)(July 20, 1998) from William H. Roberts;

(iv)(July 20, 1998) from Ms. Victoria A. Masnyk, Ripley Area Residents Group Ltd.

(v)(July 27, 1998) from City Clerk, Toronto Community Council, forwarding the Community Council's action of July 22, 1998

(vi)(October 13, 1998) from Mr. William H. Roberts, Barrister and Solicitor, on behalf of the Swansea Area Ratepayers Association; and

(vii)(October 13, 1998) from Ms. Victoria A. Masnyk, Ripley Area Residents Group Ltd.

(b)Final Report - Application 197021 - Site Specific Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments and Site Plan Approval to Permit the Existing Union Carbide Building to be Replaced with an 18-storey Residential Condominium Apartment Building at 123 Eglinton Avenue East and 108 Redpath Avenue (North Toronto).

The Toronto Community Council reports having:

(1)amended the following final report by deleting Recommendation 2(vii), and adopted the report, as amended;

(2)requested that the City take whatever action is necessary to permit a layby access to the site from Eglinton Avenue, including the amendment of site plan drawings which will form part of the Statement of Approval/Undertaking to include a layby access from Eglinton Avenue and the issuance of the necessary permits; and

(3)requested the City Solicitor to submit the draft by-law to the meeting of the Toronto Community Council to be held on November 12, 1998, with the appropriate statutory notice:

(i)(October 1, 1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services respecting Application 197021 for Site Specific Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments and Site Plan Approval to Permit the Existing Union Carbide Building to be Replaced with an 18-storey Residential Condominium Apartment Building at 123 Eglinton Avenue East and 108 Redpath Avenue (North Toronto), and recommending:

(1)That the City Solicitor be requested to submit a draft by-law to give effect to an amendment to the Official Plan substantially as set out below:

add to Section 18 a new subsection as set out below:

ALands known as 123 Eglinton Avenue East and 108 Redpath Avenue

See Map 18.-- at the end of this Section.

(a)Notwithstanding any of the provisions of this Plan, City Council may pass by-laws applicable to the lands indicated on Map 18.-- to permit the erection and use of a building containing residential uses provided the residential gross floor area does not exceed 21,460 square metres and the total number of dwelling units does not exceed 183.@

(2)That the City Solicitor be requested to submit a draft by-law, in consultation with the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services, to amend the former City of Toronto Zoning By-law 438-86, as amended, as it affects the lands known municipally as 123 Eglinton Avenue East and 108 Redpath Avenue, shown on Map 1 attached to this report, so as to permit the erection and use of a residential building on the site provided:

(i)the maximum number of dwelling units does not exceed 183;

(ii)the residential gross floor area does not exceed 21,460 square metres;

(iii)the building is contained within the building envelope shown on Map 1;

(iv)the heights of the building do not exceed those shown on Maps 2, 3 and 4, and the maximum building height does not exceed 54.1 metres, including the mechanical penthouse;

(v)not less than 194 parking spaces are provided and maintained on the lot, of which at least 172 spaces shall be reserved for the exclusive use of residents and at least 22 spaces shall be reserved for residential visitors;

(vi)not less than 72 bicycle parking spaces are provided and maintained on the lot;

(vii)there is no vehicular access permitted off Eglinton Avenue East; and

(viii)the site is exempted from the appropriate provisions of Zoning By-law 438-86, as amended, identified by the Chief Building Official in the letter dated September 24, 1998, and forming part of Appendix A to this report.

(3)That the owner enter into a Statement of Approval/Undertaking delegated to me under Chapter 165, Article IV of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to secure Site Plan Approval prior to the introduction of any Bill in Council.

(ii)(October 13, 1998) from Mr. Michael Freel, Chairman, Building and Development Committee, South Eglinton Ratepayers and Residents Association;

(iii)(October 8, 1998) from Ms. Shirley Morriss;

(iv)(October 14, 1998) from Ms. Marion Joppe, Chair, Heritage Toronto; and

(v)Landscape Concept Plan from Ms. Mary Bull, McCarthy Tétrault, on behalf of the Applicant.

Ms. Mary Bull, McCarthy Tétrault, on behalf of the applicant, appeared before the Toronto Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter.

(c)Request for Speed Bumps - Area Bounded by Davenport Road, Dupont Street (Railway Tracks), Christie Street and Ossington Avenue (Davenport).

The Toronto Community Council reports having deferred consideration of the following communication until its meeting to be held on November 12, 1998, as a non-deputation item:

(September 1, 1998) from Councillor Disero respecting Request for Speed Bumps - Area Bounded by Davenport Road, Dupont Street (Railway Tracks), Christie Street and Ossington Avenue (Davenport).

(d)Preliminary Report on Rezoning Application No. 298004 for a Performing Arts Theatre/Lecture Hall, Victoria University, Part of 73 Queen=s Park Crescent (Downtown).

The Toronto Community Council reports having adopted the following preliminary report:

(September 28, 1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services respecting Rezoning Application No. 298004 for a Performing Arts Theatre/lecture Hall, Victoria University, part of 73 Queen=s Park Crescent (Downtown), and recommending that I be requested to hold a public meeting in the community to discuss the application and to notify owners and residents within 120 metres of the site and the Ward Councillors.

(e)Preliminary Report on Rezoning Application No. 198016 for the Conversion of the Second to Fifth Floor of a Portion of 75 McCaul Street from Office Use to a Commercial School (Downtown).

The Toronto Community Council reports having adopted the following preliminary report:

(September 28, 1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services respecting Rezoning Application No. 198016 for the Conversion of the Second to Fifth Floor of a Portion of 75 McCaul Street from Office Use to a Commercial School (Downtown), and recommending that:

(1)I be requested to hold a public meeting in the community to discuss the revised application and to notify owners and tenants within 120 metres of the site and the Ward Councillors; and

(2)The owner be advised that, prior to final Council approval of this project, the owner may be required to submit a Noise Impact Statement in accordance with City Council=s requirements. The owner will be further advised of these requirements, as they relate to this project, by the Commissioner of City Works and Emergency Services.

(f)Policy Directions: Harmonizing Animal Care and Control Legislation.

The Toronto Community Council reports having recommended to the Board of Health that:

(1)the draft by-law attached to the joint report (August 26, 1998) from the Medical Officer of Health and the City Solicitor be adopted subject to the following amendments:

(a)deleting Sections 19 and 20;

(b)adding the Toronto Wildlife Centre to the list of facilities exempt from the prohibition in Section 3;

(c)amending Section 5 to read: AEvery person who keeps an animal within the City=s boundaries shall provide the animal or cause the animal to be provided with adequate and appropriate living conditions including care, food, water, shelter, exercise, attention and veterinary care as may be required to meet the species-specific needs of the animal and to keep the animal in good health.@;

(d)amending Section 13(1) by adding the words, Aeuthanized for humane reasons@;

(e)adding a new Section 24 to read:

"24.A special fund be set up by the City from the cat registration revenues to assist the elderly and poor with the cost of pet sterilization."

and renumbering the remaining Sections accordingly;

(f)adding a new Section to read:

"No one shall be permitted to set a snare, leghold, body-gripping or similar trap in the City of Toronto."

(2)the City adopt a policy whereby all animals that are adopted from municipal pounds are micro-chipped;

(3)the City adopt a policy whereby guard dogs and personal assistance dogs are micro-chipped;

(4)the City consult with a microchip company on the means to administer Recommendation Nos. (2) and (3);

(5)the Toronto Humane Society be requested to ensure that, as a matter of policy, all impounded animals are scanned for a microchip on their arrival at the shelter, so that the owner can be quickly identified;

(6)the following off leash hours be instituted in Jean Sibelius Park for a period of six months:

Weekdays : 7:00 a.m - 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

Weekends:8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

(7)the Park Users' Committee of the Annex Residents' Association be recognized as the "dog watch community group" for the Jean Sibelius Park, as requested by City policy on leash-free areas in City parks.

The Toronto Community Council also requested the Board of Health to submit the Board=s recommendations on the issues of fines and enforcement to Council for its consideration, at the same time as the Board submits the draft by- law.

(i)(September 16, 1998) from the Interim Contact, Board of Health, forwarding the actions of the Board of Health of September 15, 1998 and requesting the Community Councils to hear deputations on draft animal care and control legislation and report back to the Board of Health with its recommendations;

(ii)(August 28, 1998) from the City Clerk forwarding Clause No. 1 contained in Report No. 7 of the Community and Neighbourhoods Services Committee, titled AUniform Policy for Leashed and Unleashed Dogs in Parks@, which was adopted, as amended, by The Council of the City of Toronto at its Meeting held on July 29, 30 and 31, 1998;

(iii)(October 8, 1998) from John Kerr, Annex Residents= Association, addressed to Councillor Adams;

(iv)(undated) from the Toronto Humane Society;

(v)(October 11, 1998) from Mr. Joseph Frankovic and Ms. Janet Lawrence;

(vi)(October 12, 1998) from Ms. Rhea Plosker and Mr. Michael Carter;

(vii)(October 14, 1998) from Ms. Ruth Mandel;

(viii)(October 14, 1998) from Ms. Liz White, Animal Alliance of Canada;

(ix)(October 13, 1998) from Mr. Ian Clifford;

(x)(October 14, 1998) from Ms. Donna C. Perry;

(xi)(October 14, 1998) from Miss Heather Speakman;

(xii)(October 13, 1998) from Mr. Eric Pressman, Leader of the Pack, Dog Walking Service;

(xiii)(October 15, 1998) from Ms. Dianne Eibner, Professional Dogwalkers Association; and

(xiv)(undated) from Ms. Daniela Quaglia, Toronto Humane Society

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

-Ms. Diane Eibner, Professional Dog Walkers Association;

-Mr. Eric Pressman, Leader of the Pack - Owner/Operator;

-Ms. Daniela Quaglia, Toronto Humane Society;

-Ms. Liz White, Director, Animal Alliance of Canada; and

-Mr. Paul Brown, Petnet.

Councillor Miller declared his interest in the foregoing matter insofar as that he has shares in a company which supplies goods to the Toronto Humane Society.

(g)Review of Impacts Related to Proposed Closings of Portions of Douro Street and Canniff Street - Massey-Ferguson Lands (Trinity-Niagara).

The Toronto Community Council reports having deferred consideration of this matter until its meeting to be held on November 12, 1998:

(i)(September 2, 1998) from the Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services Review of Impacts Related to Proposed Closings of Portions of Douro Street and Canniff Street - Massey-Ferguson Lands (Trinity-Niagara), and recommending:

(1) That in order to address potential traffic operations problems at the intersection of King Street West/Douro Street in the vicinity of Sudbury Street while maintaining access, and in a less costly manner than a full street closure, the following be adopted:

(a)The intersection of Douro Street and King Street West be restricted to right turns in and right turns out only in conjunction with the installation of the traffic signals at the Sudbury Street/King Street West intersection;

(b)The Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services monitor the operation of this intersection after the implementation of the right-in/right out restriction and, if appropriate, designate the section of Douro Street, south of King Street West, for one-way southbound operations to address any operational problems at this intersection;OR

(2) That in the event Council decides a street closure of Douro Street, south of King Street West is appropriate, the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services be requested to initiate the formal closing process and report back to the Toronto Community Council, with such report to address design details, property implications and costs related to the proposal;

(3) That the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services, in consultation with the Commissioners of Urban Planning and Development Services and Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, report further on the feasibility and implications of the proposed closing of Canniff Street, east of Crawford Street; and

(4)That the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

(ii)(October 8, 1998) from Mr. Patrick J. Devine, Goodman and Carr, Barristers and Solicitors, on behalf of Urbancorp;

(iii)(October 13, 1998) from Mr. Ben Smith-Lea, President, Niagara Residents Association; and

(iv)(October 13, 1998) from Mr. Robert A. Howald, Executive Vice President, Toronto Economic Development Corporation (TEDCO);

(h)Intersection of Dorothy Street and Hiltz Avenue - Impact of All-Way "Stop" Sign Control on Traffic Operation (East Toronto).

The Toronto Community Council reports having deferred consideration of the following report until its meeting to be held on November 12, 1998:

(September 28, 1998) from the Director, Transportation Services, District 1 respecting the Intersection of Dorothy Street and Hiltz Avenue - Impact of All-Way AStop@ Sign Control on Traffic Operation (East Toronto), and recommending that this report be received for information.

(i)Introduction of Permit Parking on Davenport Road, between Bathurst Street and Christie Street (Midtown).

The Toronto Community Council reports having:

(1)deferred consideration of the following report until its meeting to be held on November 12, 1998;

(2)requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to report further on how to alleviate the existing traffic problems in the Bathurst-Ossington-Davenport area;

(3)requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to report on "no parking from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m." on the south side of Christie Street; and

(4)requested the Ward Councillors from Midtown and Davenport to meet with staff to attempt to resolve the traffic problems in the area:

(October 1, 1998) from the Director, Transportation Services District 1 respecting Introduction of Permit Parking on Davenport Road, between Bathurst Street and Christie Street (Midtown), and recommending that:

(1)permit parking be introduced on Davenport Road, between Bathurst Street and Christie Street, within permit parking area 5C, to operate during the hours of 12:01 a.m. and 10:00a.m., 7 days a week;

(2)Schedule P of Municipal Code Chapter 400, Traffic and Parking, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code, be amended to incorporate Davenport Road, between Bathurst Street and Christie Street; and

(3)the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto, including the introduction of all necessary bills.

(j) Drain Claim - 156 Felstead Avenue (East Toronto).

The Toronto Community Council reports having deferred consideration of the following communication until its meeting to be held on November 12, 1998:

(September 18, 1998) from Councillor Bussin Respecting Drain Claim - 156 Felstead Avenue (East Toronto).

(k) Request for Parks Levy - 1510 to 1538 Dupont Street (Davenport).

The Toronto Community Council reports having requested the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services to report on this matter at its meeting to be held on November 12, 1998:

(September 28, 1998) from Councillor Disero and Councillor Fotinos respecting Request for Parks Levy - 1510 to 1538 Dupont Street (Davenport)

(l)Disabled Front Yard Parking - 26 Ascot Avenue (Davenport).

The Toronto Community Council reports having requested the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services to report on this matter at its meeting to be held on November 12, 1998:

(September 24, 1998) Councillor Disero Disabled Front Yard Parking - 26 Ascot Avenue (Davenport).

(m)Commercial Boulevard Parking at 232 Christie Street (Davenport).

The Toronto Community Council reports having requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to report to the Toronto Community Council on the request for commercial boulevard parking at 232 Christie Street:

(October 2, 1998) from Councillor Disero.

(n)Casa do Alentejo, 1130 Dupont Street (Davenport).

The Toronto Community Council report having requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to report on the following matter at its meeting to be held on November 12, 1998:

(October 13, 1998) from Councillor Disero respecting Casa do Alentejo, 1130 Dupont Street.

(o)Change in Parking Regulations on Rosewell Avenue from Lawrence Avenue West to Cheritan Avenue (North Toronto).

The Toronto Community Council reports having:

(1)requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to report on the change in the parking regulations on Rosewell Avenue from Lawrence Avenue West to Cheritan Avenue; and

(2)requested that, in the meantime, the parking signs formerly in place on Rosewell Avenue, from Lawrence Avenue West to Cheritan Avenue, be replaced immediately, as requested by residents:

(October 14, 1998) from Councillor Johnston respecting Change in Parking Regulations on Rosewell Avenue from Lawrence Avenue West to Cheritan Avenue.

(p) Front Yard Parking at 586 Victoria Park Avenue (East Toronto).

The Toronto Community Council reports having deferred consideration of the following report, for deputations, until its meeting to be held in January, 1999, at which time the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services will report to the Community Council on the results of a poll:

(October 1, 1998) from the Acting Assistant Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services respecting Request for an Exemption from Municipal Code Chapter 400, to Permit Front Yard Parking at 586 Victoria Park Avenue (East Toronto), and recommending that:

(1)City Council deny the request for an exemption from the by-law to permit front yard parking at 586 Victoria Park Avenue, as such a request does not comply with Municipal Code Chapter 400 of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code; and

(2)Should the Toronto Community Council consider this proposal, this report be deferred to the January 1999 meeting of the Toronto Community Council, at which time I will report on the results of a poll for the hearing of deputations.

Respectfully submitted,

COUNCILLOR KYLE RAE,

Chair

Toronto, October 14 and 15, 1998

Frances M. Pritchard

Tel: (416) 392-7033