Other Items Considered by the Community Council

(a)Poll for Permit Parking on Feltham Avenue between

Spears Street and Avon Avenue - Ward 27, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports that prior to the implementation of permit parking on Feltham Avenue between Spears Street and Avon Avenue, which was adopted by Council on October 1 and 2, 1998, that the CityClerk be requested to poll the residents on an individual block basis, to determine their interest in permit parking, and that the required action be taken based on the results of that poll.

The York Community Council on September 16, 1998, recommended the implementation of permit parking on Feltham Avenue between Spears Street and Avon Avenue, which was adopted without amendment by Council on October 1 and 2, 1998.

Reference Clause No. 10 in Report No. 10 of the York Community Council.

(b)Preliminary Report - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments,

Goldlist Properties Inc., 310 & 312 Tweedsmuir Avenue,

Ward 28, York Eglinton.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1)requested the Director of Community Planning, West District, to:

(a)arrange for the Open House Meeting to be held in November 1998 at the HolyRosary Parish Hall;

(b)include in the further staff report prior to scheduling the Planning Act public meeting, information on the pertinent legislation applicable to this proposal;

(c)continue circulating the application; and

(2)received the following report:

(September 28, 1998) from the Director of Community Planning, West District, advising that the report is to provide preliminary comments on an application received on July 30, 1998, from Goldlist Properties Inc.; that the application is to amend the Official Plan for the former City of York planning area and Zoning By-law No. 1-83 to permit the construction of two new 25 storey condominium buildings of 119 units each, and 32 townhouses, for a total of 270 units; and that the development will entail the demolition of two existing high rise rental apartment buildings containing 246 units; that the development specific issues relate to height, density, massing, design, landscape preservation, traffic impact and on-site parking and circulation; and that in addition to these issues, the impact of the loss of rental units and their replacement with new condominium units in the context of the mix of housing types and tenure in the area has also been identified; and recommending that (1) this report be received; (2) the application continue to be circulated, (3) an Open House Meeting be scheduled for October 1998, and; (4) that a further staff report be available prior to the scheduling of the Planning Act public meeting;

(c)Traffic Calming Measures on Greenbrook Drive,

Ward 27, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1)heard deputations from two residents on Greenbrook Drive regarding the additional traffic control measures to be installed, one being in favour and the other being opposed; and having received a petition from residents on Greenbrook Drive indicating opposition to the proposed measures; that Councillor Saundercook will be submitting a Notice of Motion to Council on October 28, 1998 to consider the reopening of Clause No. 1 of Report No. 10 of the York Community Council, insofar as it pertains to paragraph (9) only of this Clause;

(2)directed that any consultation on this matter with the local residents take place prior to the October 28, 1998 meeting of Council; and

(3)requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to develop a comprehensive report with respect to a protocol for the implementation of traffic calming measures in communities, and on the feasibility of conducting a pre- and post-implementation analysis of such measures.

Reference Clause No. 1 in Report No. 10 of the York Community Council regarding the Alteration of Various Streets in the City of Toronto (York District) by the Installation of Traffic Calming Measures, which was adopted without amendment by Council on October1and 2, 1998.

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

-Mr. Vince Pileggi, Toronto; and

-Mr. Larry Colle, Toronto.

(d)Request for Barrier at Smythe Park - __Ward 27, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having requested the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, to direct the General Manager, Parks and Recreation and the York Director of Parks, to report on:

(1)(a)the installation of appropriate signage in Smythe Park to facilitate enforcement with respect to NoTrespassing and No Parking, to prohibit the use of the park between the hours of 11:00p.m. and 6:00 a.m., in consultation with Sgt. Hogg; and

(b)the feasibility of installing a low beam across the entrance of the park to prohibit access to trucks involved in phantom dumping, and on the impact such barrier would have on police and emergency vehicles;

(2)whether there are any barriers at entrances to other parks in Toronto;

(3)whether the City has the authority to use the Trespass to Property Act to control activities during specific hours on public lands including school areas.

(i)(September 16, 1998) from the President, Roselands Ratepayers and Residents Association to Councillor Bill Saundercook, requesting that a barrier be installed at the Scarlett Road entrance to Smythe Park; that the barrier be locked from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., in view of the activities in the park such as vandalism, drinking, racing, and phantom dumping.

(ii)(September 21, 1998) from Councillor Saundercook to the President, Roselands Ratepayers and Residents Association, advising that their communication of September 16, 1998 has been forwarded to 12 Division, Toronto Police Services.

(iii)(September 21, 1998) from Councillor Saundercook to Sgt. Paul Hogg, 12 Division, Toronto Police Services, forwarding the communication from the Roselands Ratepayers and Residents Association.

(iv)(September 30, 1998) from Councillor Nunziata requesting that Sgt. Paul Hogg and the Vice President, Roseland Ratepayers and Residents Association, be listed as deputations.

(v)(September 17, 1998) from Councillor Nunziata advising that the staff of Parks and Works Departments have been requested to report on the feasibility of installing a barrier at Smythe Park.

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

-Sgt. Paul Hogg, 12 Division, Toronto Police Services; and

-Mr. Jack Lund, Vice President, Roselands Ratepayers & Residents Association.

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

The York Community Council reports having considered Recommendations 1 to 7 in the following joint communication (October 14, 1998) from the Animal Alliance of Canada, the Animal Protection Institute, the Canadian Alliance for Furbearing Animals, and Zoocheck Canada Inc.; and having recommended to the Board of Health as follows:

(1)that Recommendations 1, 2, 4, 6 and 7, be endorsed;

(2)that Recommendation 3 regarding Part IV, DOGS, Section 13(1), that the words "for humane reasons" be added at the end of the paragraph to read as follows:

"13.(1)Any dog running at large contrary to the provisions of this by-law may be seized and impounded, or euthanized, for humane reasons."

(3)that Recommendation 5 regarding PART V, CATS, Section 20(1), that the words "for humane reasons" be added at the end of the paragraph to read as follows:

"20.(1)Any cat trespassing contrary to the provisions of this by-law may be seized and impounded, or euthanized, for humane reasons."; and

forwarded the following documents submitted by the Toronto Humane Society, to the Animal Services Advisory Committee of the Board of Health for consideration:

-A Compendium to the Evaluation of the Department of Public Health's Report on Municipal Animal Care and Control Legislation (September25, 1998); and

-An Evaluation of the Department of Public Health's Report on Municipal Animal Care and Control Legislation (September 3, 1998).

(i)(October 14, 1998) joint communication from the Director, Animal Alliance of Canada (AAC); the International Programme Director, Animal Protection Institute (API); the Director, Canadian Alliance for Furbearing Animals (CAFA); and the Director Zoocheck Canada Inc., advising that they generally support the direction taken by the Medical Officer of Health for the City's harmonized animal care and control legislation; and submitting the following recommendations to improve the proposed by-law:

1.Part II, Prohibited Animals, Section 3: That the Toronto Wildlife Centre should be added to the list of facilities exempt from the prohibition.

2.Part III, The Care of Animals, Section 5: That the wording in this section be replaced with the following:

"Every 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."

3.Part IV, Dogs, Section 13(1) be amended by deleting the word "euthanized".

4.Part V, Cats, Section 19 be amended to delete the word "trespass" and replace it with "roaming at large on private property other than that of the owner."

5.Part V, Cats, Section 20(1) be amended by deleting the word "trespassing" to "roaming at large on private property other than that of the owner" and by deleting the word "euthanized".

6.Part VI, Spay/Neuter Clinics, be amended by adding Section 24 which would read as follows:

"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."

7.That a new section be added to read:

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

and that Council request enabling legislation from the Provincial government, similar to that held by the former City of Toronto and City of Scarborough, in order to provide the new City of Toronto with the power to enact this section of the by-law.

(ii)(September 16, 1998) from the Board of Health regarding Policy Directions: Harmonizing Animal Care and Control Legislation, advising that the Board at its meeting on September 15, 1998:

(1)adopted the report (September 1, 1998) from the Medical Officer of Health recommending that:

(I)this report be forwarded to each Community Council for further consultation on October 14, 1998 with the community and that comments be forwarded to the Board of Health by October 23, 1998;

(ii)the Board of Health give consideration to holding a special meeting in mid-November to hear deputations on draft animal care and control legislation;

(2)adopted the joint report (August 26, 1998) from the Medical Officer of Health and City Solicitor recommending that the proposed by-law be forwarded to the Community Councils for consideration at their meetings on October 14, 1998; and that the recommendations from those meetings be forwarded to the Board of Health by October 23, 1998.

(iii)(August 28, 1998) from the City Clerk forwarding copy of Clause No. 1 in Report No. 7 of the Community and Neighbourhood Services Committee, as adopted by Council at its meeting held on July 29, 30 and 31, 1998 regarding Uniform Policy for Leashed and Unleashed Dogs in Parks.

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

-Mrs. Clementine Slater, Toronto;

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

-Ms. Daniela Quaglia, Public Affairs Advisor, Toronto Humane Society;

-Ms. Nathalie Karvonen, Toronto Wildlife Centre; and

-Ms. Fiona Venedam, York Director of Animal Control.

(f)Indoor Bocce Courts - Ward 28, York Eglinton.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1)requested the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, to direct the General Manager, Parks and Recreation and the York Director of Parks, to proceed with the construction of the proposed indoor bocce courts on the north side of Fairbank Park; and

(2)received the deputations:

(October 8, 1998) from Councillor Joe Mihevc advising that the bocce courts at Fairbank Parks has taken three years to process; that an appropriate location for the courts within the park has been the predominate issue at hand and needs to be addressed immediately; and requesting that this matter be placed on the agenda for consideration on October 14, 1998.

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

-Vice President, Board of Directors, Seniors Bocce Club; and

-Executive Director, York Fairbank Seniors.

(g)Request for Removal of Tree at 17 Grandville Avenue,

Ward 27, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1)requested the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism to direct the York Director of Parks, to report on:

(a)an alternative solution after a further review of the circumstances related to the tree; and

(b)the status of York's schedule with respect to tree pruning; and

(2)requested the York Director of Professional Services to report on the claim submitted in August by the owner of 17 Grandville Avenue, regarding the damage to the property caused by roots from the tree on City property; and

(3)received the deputation:

(i)(October 1, 1998) from the York Director of Parks, advising that the owner is requesting that a City-owned tree be removed as a drain pipe on her property had to be replaced in the basement; and recommending that the mature Maple tree located at 17 Grandville Avenue be pruned and not removed as it does not qualify for removal according to the Tree By-law.

(ii)(October 14, 1998) from Ms. Labaine Miller,17 Grandville Avenue, advising of problems experienced and damages to her property for several years by roots from the City-owned tree; has submitted a claim for reimbursement for repairs in the amount of $1,284.00; requesting that the tree be removed and replaced with a tree of more suitable size; and also submitted an inspection report from Drysdale Tree Farms Limited providing an evaluation of the tree and potential safety issues.

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-Ms. Labaine Miller, 17 Grandville Avenue, Toronto, appeared before the Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter.

(h)Request for Removal of Tree at 8 Louvain Street,

Ward 27, York Humber.

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

(October 1, 1998) from the York Director Parks, advising that the owner of 8 LouvainStreet is requesting that the City-owned fruit bearing tree on the boulevard be removed; and recommending that this tree not be removed as requested by the homeowner, as it does not qualify according to the Tree By-law.

(i)Request for Reversal of On-Street Permit Parking on Lambton Avenue,

Ward 27, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports that having recommended alternate side parking on Lambton Avenue on September 16, 1998, which was adopted by Council on October1and2,1998, and which allows for parking to be alternated on both the north and south sides of the street; that the following communication be received:

(October 2, 1998) from Councillor Saundercook advising that a resident on Lambton Avenue is requesting that parking on Lambton Avenue be reversed from the north to the south side of the street.

(j)Request for Construction of Bus Bays on Lavender Road

for St. Matthew Catholic School - Ward 27, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to direct the York Director of Professional Services to commence discussions with officials of St. Matthew Catholic School and representatives of the School Council, regarding the estimated cost of constructing the bus bays on Lavender Road, and the possibility of a cost-sharing arrangement with the Toronto District Catholic School Board.

(September 23, 1998) from Councillor Bill Saundercook requesting that staff report on the feasibility of constructing bus bays on Lavender Road to facilitate the St. Matthew Catholic School.

(September 14, 1998) from the Chairperson, St. Matthew Catholic School Council to the York Director of Professional Services, advising of the traffic congestion on the street; requesting a cost estimate for the construction of bays for the school buses; and enclosing a summarized background history (June 24, 1998) between the St. Matthew School and the City and the Site Master Plan drawing.

(k)Shell Station on Bathurst Street at Claxton Boulevard,

Ward 28, York Eglinton.

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

(September 12, 1998) signed by Councillor Mihevc on behalf of Councillors Adams, Bossons and Davis, requesting that the Committee of Adjustment defer the subject application to allow for a meeting with local residents and Shell officials; to examine the legal means by with the City can regulate the hours of operation of the Shell station and kiosk; and to examine the by-laws related to signage and lighting.

(l)Policy regarding Road Reconstruction and Traffic Calming,

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

The York Community Council reports having:

(1)reaffirmed the former City of York's policy, that where feasible, traffic calming measures be installed in conjunction with road and sidewalk reconstruction; and

(2)requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to direct the York Director of Professional Services to submit a preliminary list to the Community Council in December 1998, in advance of the budget, identifying roads and sidewalks due for reconstruction in 1999; and that the areas scheduled for reconstruction in Ward 28 be examined with a view to the possible installation of traffic calming measures:

(September 17, 1998) from Councillor Joe Mihevc advising of the former City of York's policy regarding the feasibility of installing traffic calming devices together with road and sidewalk reconstruction; and requesting that this policy be reaffirmed.

(m)Planter Box at Barrie Avenue and Winona Drive,

Ward 28, York Eglinton.

The York Community Council reports having requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to direct the York Director of Professional Services to investigate and report on this matter:

(September 23, 1998) from Councillor Mihevc advising that residents have complained that the planter box at the intersection of Barrie Avenue and Winona Drive is being removed and access gained where prohibited; and requesting that staff look at more permanent options to restrict the traffic flow at this intersection.

(n)Application for Liquor Licence, 1688 Eglinton Avenue West,

Roti King Restaurant - Ward 28, York Eglinton.

The York Community Council reports having requested the City Clerk to forward the municipal comments to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario:

(October 1, 1998) from the City Clerk advising that departmental comments have been received, and requesting authorization to forward same to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario.

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

The York Community Council reports having received the following report:

(September 30, 1998) from the Manager, Field Office, West District, providing information as requested by the Community Council, on the eavestrough at 290 Boon Avenue and on whether the permit issued to construct the building was issued correctly; and recommending that the report be received.

(p)Traffic Concerns in the Cedarvale Area,

Ward 28 - York Eglinton.

The York Community Council reports having reopened this item which was received by the Community Council earlier this day, and having requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to direct the York Manager, Parking/Traffic, to forward the further report being prepared on this issue, to the Urban Economic Development Committee, for consideration together with Clause No. 3 of ReportNo.10 of the York Community Council, which was referred to that Committee by Council on October 1 and 2, 1998.

(October 8, 1998) from Councillor Mihevc requesting that the recommendation in Clause No. 3 of Report No. 10 of the York Community Council be split into two motions to allow for separate voting; and that both items are traffic related and need to be dealt with on an individual basis.

(q)New Development Applications Received,

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

The York Community Council reports having received the following report:

(September 24, 1998) from the Director of Community Planning, West District, advising that new development applications have been received for the following:

2 Florence Crescent - Alteration of attached residential garage to permit a retail store.

9-17 Robina Avenue - Four semi-detached dwellings and part of a fifth semi-detached dwelling on a portion of the site which straddles the former Cities of York and Toronto.

2130 Eglinton Avenue West - Proposed 11 townhouses.

450 Gilbert Avenue - Proposed development of 10 semi-detached dwellings.

1515 Bathurst Street - Proposed 5790 m2 addition to existing Secondary School, Basilian Fathers of St. Michael's College School..

165-171 Vaughan Road - Extension of expiry of Site Plan Approval for development of Continuum Care Seniors' Facility.

(r)Planting of Trees on Watson Avenue,

Ward 27, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having expressed its support for tree planting initiatives; and having requested the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, to direct the General Manager, Parks and Recreation and the York Director of Parks to meet with Mr. Chicoine, interested residents and officials of Humbercrest School, to discuss this proposal:

(October 2, 1998) from Mr. Mark Chicoine advising that residents on the street are interested in planting more trees, and suggesting a "Green Watson Avenue" campaign involving other residents and the Humbercrest School.

(s)Deputations.

The York Community Council reports having approved the following procedure regarding deputations:

If a particular report or communication on which a person wishes to speak is listed on the regular or supplementary agenda, the Community Council will dispense with the required written notice of intent to speak.

(t)Beautiful York Contest.

The York Community Council presented awards to winners in the Back Yard, Corner Lot, Condominium, Small Front and Large Front categories, in the annual Beautiful York Contest.

Respectfully submitted,

COUNCILLOR BILL SAUNDERCOOK

Chair

Toronto, October 14, 1998

Glenda Jagai

Tel: 394-2516