Other Items Considered by the Community Council

(a)Review of York Residential Zoning By-law No. 3623-97.

The York Community Council reports having approved the following resolution by Councillor Joe Mihevc:

(November 4, 1998)

WHEREAS the former City of York on October 1, 1997 enacted By-law No. 3623-97, being a by-law to amend the City of York General Zoning By-law No. 1-83; and

WHEREAS By-law No. 3623-97 provides for amendments to Sections 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 16 and 18 of said By-law No. 1-83 with respect to residential zoning regulations and development standards; and

WHEREAS the residents in the area of CaesarAvenue, Deakin Avenue and RockcliffeBoulevard, in Ward 27, York Humber, have expressed concerns regarding the provisions of By-law No.3623-97 with respect to the permitted uses in R zones relative to height and density, which impacts negatively on the existing homes in the area;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that in consideration of the concerns of the residents, that the Director of Community Planning, West District, be requested to:

(1)undertake a review of By-law No. 3623-97 as to its appropriateness in terms of its ability to promote compatible development within residential neighbourhoods; and

(2)submit a report directly to Council on this matter.

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

-Mr. Robert Truman, Toronto;

-Mr. John Poli, Toronto;

-Ms. Anita Bartlett, Toronto; and

-Mr. Rob Mannovich, Toronto.

(b)Official Plan Policies and Related By-laws regarding the

Conversion to Condominium and Demolition of Rental Housing.

The York Community Council reports having considered the recommendations of the Urban Environment and Development Committee on November 2, 1998, as stated in the following communication (November 3, 1998) from the City Clerk, and having:

(1)endorsed Recommendation No. 2(a), Section 3.2.3 Conversion and Demolition of Rental Housing, with its amendments to paragraphs 135.1, 135.3, 135.4 and 135.5;

(2)amended paragraph 135.2 by:

-deleting the words "including" and substituting the words "exclusive of" in lieu thereof;

-deleting the words "containing six or more rented residential units" and by substituting the words "where 33 percent or more of the units are tenanted" in lieu thereof;

so that Recommendation No. (2)(a), paragraph 135.2 shall now read as follows:

135.2to restrict the conversion to condominium of any building, or any related group of buildings, exclusive of equity co-operatives, where 33 percent or more of the units are tenanted, as it would be premature and not in the public interest, unless the vacancy rate in the City of Toronto, as reported by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, for private rental apartments and townhouses, respectively, has been at or above 2.5 percent for the preceding two-year reporting period;

(3)endorsed the addition of the following new Recommendations (12) and (13):

"(12)notification of applications involving the demolition of rental units be extended to all tenants, and the application fees be adjusted to cover the costs thereof; and

(13)the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services be requested to submit a report to the Urban Environment and Development Committee on the feasibility of establishing a provision that no building permit be issued and no planning application be considered for properties which have outstanding City work orders against them."; and

(4)received the following communication (November 12, 1998) from Goldlist Properties Inc.:

(i)(November 3, 1998) from the City Clerk advising that the Urban Environment and Development Committee on November 2, 1998 considered the report (October15,1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services, and:

(A)endorsed Recommendation No. (9), embodied in the attached report (October 15, 1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services, viz:

"(9)that a copy of this report and the Committee's action be forwarded to the Community Councils for review at their meetings scheduled to be held on November 12, 1998, with a request that their comments be made available for the Urban Environment and Development Committee's consideration at its November 30, 1998 public meeting;".;

(B)referred the following motion to the Community Councils and the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services for review and comment thereon to the November 30, 1998 meeting of the Urban Environment and Development Committee:

Moved by Councillor Moscoe:

'That the Urban Environment and Development Committee recommend to Council that:

(1)Recommendation No. (2)(a), embodied in the report (October 15, 1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services, be amended as follows:

135.1-(i)delete the words "where appropriate"; and

(ii)strike out the word "discouraging" and insert in lieu thereof the word"prohibiting";

135.3-add the word "only" after the words "rented residential units";

135.4-delete the words "whenever possible" and "wherever appropriate";

135.5-strike out (a) and insert in lieu thereof the following:

"(a)to prohibit redevelopment applications which involve the demolition of rental units without replacement of those rental units with an equivalent number of rental units of a similar number, type, size, and level of affordability in the new development, or the equivalent number of such units which, in the opinion of City Council, is consistent with the intent of this policy; and";

so that Recommendation No. (2)(a) shall now read as follows:

"(2)Council adopt new official plan policies to regulate the conversion to condominium and demolition of rental housing by:

(a)adding the following new sections to the Metropolitan Toronto Official Plan:

Section 3.2.3Conversion and Demolition of Rental Housing:

It is the policy of Council:

135.1to preserve, maintain and replenish the supply of residential buildings, and particularly rental buildings, across the City of Toronto by restricting the demolition of residential property and the conversion of rental units to condominium, and byprohibiting the conversion of rental units to equity co-operative;

135.2to restrict the conversion to condominium of any building, or any related group of buildings, including equity co-operatives, containing six or more rented residential units as it would be premature and not in the public interest, unless the vacancy rate in the City of Toronto, as reported by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, for private rental apartments and townhouses, respectively, has been at or above 2.5percent for the preceding two-year reporting period;

135.3despite Policy 135.2, to consider allowing the conversion of buildings containing six or more rented residential units only where the rents that were charged for each unit in the building or related group of buildings one year prior to the application, were at or above the average high-end rent level by unit type as prescribed by Council from time to time, and based on Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation reports;

135.4to seek the retention of rented residential units, and to consider acquiring or leasing the property where such units are at risk of being demolished;

135.5(a)to prohibit redevelopment applications which involve the demolition of rental units without replacement of those rental units with an equivalent number of rental units of a similar number, type, size, and level of affordability in the new development, or the equivalent number of such units which, in the opinion of City Council, is consistent with the intent of this policy; and

(b)when considering such applications in the context of an increase in height and/or density, to secure such replacement units and/or alternative arrangements through an appropriate legal agreement under Section 37 of the Planning Act.";

(2)the following new Recommendations (12) and (13) be added thereto:

"(12)notification of applications involving the demolition of rental units be extended to all tenants, and the application fees be adjusted to cover the costs thereof; and

(13)the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services be requested to submit a report to the Urban Environment and Development Committee on the feasibility of establishing a provision that no building permit be issued and no planning application be considered for properties which have outstanding City work orders against them;"'.

(ii)(November 12, 1998) from Mr. Richard Kuchynski, Director of Planning and Development, Goldlist Properties, Toronto, advising of their concerns regarding the issue of affordable rental housing; that Goldlist has a solid record of working cooperatively with all stakeholders to address important issues; that application has been made to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law No. 1-83 of the former City of York, to permit the construction of two new 25-storey condominium buildings of 125 units each, and 36 townhouses for a total of 286 units; the development would entail the demolition of two existing high rise rental buildings containing a total of 148 rental units and 98 hotel suites; that the Urban Planning and Development Services Department has recommended that Council adopt new official plan polices to regulate the conversion to condominium and demolition of rental housing in response to the recent repeal of previous restrictions on conversion and demolition by the Province's new Tenant Protection Act; that the recommendations tabled by City staff are counteproductive and will not lead to enhancements in the quality or supply of Toronto's rental housing stock; urging the Community Council to reject staff's recommendations; and that in order to stimulate the development of more rental housing in Toronto, additional tools and initiatives are needed, and recommending that the City of Toronto:

(1)Establish an administrative structure to actively encourage partnerships to combine affordable (often municipally owned) real estate with investment capital to produce private sector market units.

(2)Pass resolutions and implement an action plan to press the provincial and federal governments to acknowledge the rental housing problem and contribute to a solution by allowing PST and GST exemptions on building materials and other development expenses (especially services) that are dedicated to production of rental units.

(3)Establish a task force to initiate dialogue with industry representatives about municipal assurances and incentives that will encourage them to build new units.

(4)Provide exemptions in any relevant municipal policy respecting buildings that require structural repairs and improvements that are not economically feasible; and

(5)Take action that will capitalize on low interest rates and the development of a new regulatory climate that has returned Ontario's rental housing industry to the brink of viability.

(c)Harmonizing Recreation User Fees.

The York Community Council reports having approved the following resolution by Councillor Nunziata; and having directed that it be forwarded to the User Fee Committee for consideration:

(November 12, 1998)

WHEREAS recreational services in the City of Toronto are a key component in providing a healthy City and contributing to the quality of life in communities across Toronto; and

WHEREAS the City of Toronto should be committed to providing its residents equal access to these services, regardless of income, age or geographic location; and

WHEREAS the York Community Council having heard from several deputants at its public meeting, and having noted that all the comments did not support user fees;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the User Fee Committee, after having now completed the public consultation process, recommend the harmonization of all user fees for recreational services in the City of Toronto, effecting January 1, 1999; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the York Community Council recommends Option 5, the elimination of all user fees for drop-in programs, subscriber programs and basic instructional programs.

The Community Council further reports having had before it during consideration of the foregoing matter, the following communications:

(i)(October 27, 1998) presentation material from Parks and Recreation, Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, to the User Fee Committee regarding Harmonizing Recreation User Fees; and

(ii)(October 29, 1998) from the User Fee Committee to the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, advising the Committee received the overview presentation by Mr. John Macintyre, Director, Parks and Recreation Central Services; and adopted recommendations to be included in the presentation by staff at the Community Councils on November 12, 1998.

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

-Mr. Loren Grebanier, Coordinator, For Youth Project;

-Mr. John MacLennan, Toronto and York Region Labour Council;

-Ms. Diana Andrews, Unit Officer, CUPE Local 79; and also submitted a brief from Ms. Anne Dubas, President, CUPE Local 79;

-Ms. Dorothy MacKinnon, West Enders Chapter of Canadian Pensioners Concerned;

-Ms. Stacy Miller, Black Students Association;

-Tricia Edwards, Black Students Association;

-Mr. Henry Cerda, York Hispanic Centre;

-Ms. Mandisa Keya, Weston student;

-Mr. Keddone Dias, Syme-Woolner Neighbourhood and Family Centre; and

-Representative on behalf of the residents in Metro Housing.

(d)Environmental Initiatives - Reserve Account,

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

The York Community Council reports having:

(1)requested the Works and Utilities Committee to include in the notification process for the Downspout Disconnection Program (City-wide), an enquiry of residents as to their interest in environmental initiatives such as tree planting, composters and blue/grey boxes; and

(2)directed that the Budget Committee be advised of this action.

(October 19, 1998) from Councillor Joe Mihevc requesting that the Parks staff report on the feasibility of hiring two students per York Wards, using the $10,000.00 in the reserve account to poll residents on the following environmental initiatives:

(1)having their downspout disconnected;

(2)having a tree planted on their property; and

(3)using a composter and blue/grey box.

(e)Garbage, Waste and Recycling Material being placed on

Arterial Roads on Non-Collection Days.

The York Community Council reports that with a view to harmonizing solid waste collection services in mixed use areas on arterial roadways, that would include a common educational and enforcement component to ensure uniform service, having:

(1)requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to report to the Works and Emergency Services on:

(a)current procedures and practices for the collection of solid waste in mixed use areas (commercial/residential) throughout the City of Toronto, focusing on the following issues,

(b)identifying and detailing the number of mixed use areas on arterial roadways where collection is occurring at curbside versus laneways;

(c)the frequency of such collection;

(d)the educational and notification programs which are presently available and being utilized;

(e)the number of staff persons, hours involved and overall costs in order to maintain current standards;

(f)the existing penalties and fines; and

(2)received the following communication from Councillor Nunziata:

(October 27, 1998) from Councillor Frances Nunziata requesting that the York Community Council indicate to the Works and Utilities Committee and the Urban Environment and Development Committee, that it supports the drafting of a by-law that would prohibit garbage, waste, and recycling material from being put out on arterial roads for collection on non-collection days, and that the municipality be empowered to fine those property owners and businesses who fail to comply with this by-law.

(f)Services to the Film Industry,

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

The York Community Council reports having approved the following resolution by Councillor Bill Saundercook:

(November 6, 1998)

WHEREAS the film industry is a billion dollar industry in the City of Toronto; and

WHEREAS local economic benefits from filming can range into thousands of dollars per day; and

WHEREAS numerous successful recent initiatives have increased the film industry activity in what was formerly the City of York; and

WHEREAS the York Community Council should work towards making Ward 27, YorkHumber and Ward 28, York Eglinton, desirable locations for the film industry;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, be requested to:

(1)meet with staff of CANDO at the York Civic Centre, to develop a plan for constructing a fee for service for sewer hookups for film trailers in the Wards27 and 28; and

(2)explore other options that could assist the film industry in Wards 27 and 28.

(g) For Youth Project.

The York Community Council reports having received the following communication and deputations:

(Undated) Information sheet providing a summary of the Youth Assembly held on October 13, 1998 entitled "Whose City Is It Anyway?" hosted by the For Youth Project, along with the Youth Committee of the Toronto's Children and Youth Action Committee.

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

-Mr. Loren Grebanier, For Youth Project; and

-Mr. Jelani Nias, moderator of the Youth Assembly.

(h)The Learning Enrichment Foundation.

The York Community Council reports having received the following communication and deputation:

(November 12, 1998) from Ms. Eunice Grayson, Executive Director, The Learning Enrichment Foundation, advising that the Foundation provides services such as daycare centres; it is also a training organization, a Microsoft Solution Provider, an Internet Service Provider, providing services such as English as a second language; employment to social assistance recipients through the Ontario Works program; and thanking members of Council for their support.

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-Ms. Eunice Grayson, Executive Director, The Learning Enrichment Foundation, appeared before the Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter.

(i)Redistribution of Community Service Grants.

The York Community Council reports having received the following communication:

(October 1, 1998) from Mr. Martin Zichy, Toronto, requesting that York Community Council take a strong position against the idea of redistribution of Community Service Grants for the sake of all those who are in need of the services and for the needed city building for which Councillors are responsible if there is obsoletely no extra resources in the budget to support the growing demand for services; that this is not to deny that the needs in the suburbs are no less significant then they are in the inner city.

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

Ward 27, York Humber.

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

(October 1, 1998) from the York Commissioner of Parks and Recreation, advising that the owner of 8 Louvain Street is requesting that the City-owned Flowering Crab fruit bearing tree on the boulevard be removed as the fruit falls on to the sidewalk creating a safety hazard for pedestrians; that there is a high maintenance involved with this tree species; it is a popular tree in the York area with four others located on Louvain; that if this tree is removed there may be other requests for tree removals and this would reduce the tree inventory; and recommending that the tree not be removed as it does not qualify in terms of the tree by-law.

(k)Parks Procedure - 1999 Operating Year,

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

The York Community Council reports having received the following communication:

(October 19, 1998) from Councillor Joe Mihevc requesting that Parks staff report on the schedule and procedure of the York Parks Department for the 1999 budget year and on a comparison with all other former City parks departments.

(l)Notification to Residents of Temporary Traffic Changes

during Construction - Ward 27, York Humber and

Ward 28, York Eglinton.

The York Community Council reports having requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to take appropriate action regarding the following communication:

(October 20, 1998) from Councillor Joe Mihevc requesting that in future local residents and community schools be notified of temporary traffic changes so that children can be made aware of them; that the signs state temporary change rather than a new change; and advising of the numerous complaints from residents on Winnett Avenue who were not notified of plans to change Winnett Avenue temporarily from a one way to a two way street while construction took place in October.

(m)Smythe Park Tennis Courts - Ward 27, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having requested the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, to direct the York Manager of Parks, to report on maintaining the Smythe Park tennis courts at its present location, or alternatively, give consideration to relocating the courts possibly on the flat tablelands on the east side of Jane Street.

(October 27, 1998) from Councillor Bill Saundercook advising that the Smythe Park tennis courts are in poor condition; and requesting that Parks staff report on a plan of action for the rehabilitation of these tennis courts.

(n)Traffic Concerns on Aileen Avenue between Keele Street

and Silverthorn 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 the following communication, including the concerns expressed by the residents:

(October 22, 1998) requesting that staff report on the traffic situation on Aileen Avenue; and advising that a number of vehicles are using Aileen Avenue to bypass making the left at the signalized intersection at Rogers Road, just south of Aileen Avenue; that vehicles turning left from Keele Street to Aileen Avenue are having trouble making the turn without mounting the curb due to the rate of speed travelling southbound on Keele Street; that the postal box located on the south of Aileen Avenue has been hit and thrown by vehicles on four (4) separate occasions, and the concern about the speed of the cars travelling on Aileen Avenue.

(o)Traffic Concerns on Keele Street at Lonborough 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 the following communication, including action that can be taken to improve the safety at this location, and a compliance study of the No Left Turn restriction from Keele Street on to Lonborough Avenue.

(October 26, 1998) from Councillor Frances Nunziata requesting staff report on what action can be taken to improve safety at this location, including in that report a compliance study of the no left turn regulation from Keele Street and Lonborough Avenue; advising that prior to the beginning of this school year, a child was struck crossing Keele Street at that location; that cars are illegally parked on both sides of Irving Road at Keele Street, where parents load and unload their children rather than using the school's parking lot located on Clearview Heights; that vehicles travelling southbound on Keele Street are making illegal left-hand turns onto Lonborough Avenue, contrary to the posted "No Left Turns" from 7:00 to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., except Sundays and Public Holidays, regulation, when they can legally make left-hand turns at Beechborough Avenue; and that her office has (1) requested Parking Enforcement West monitor the illegal parking on Irving Avenue; and (2) requested the Toronto Police Department, 12 Division, enforce the no left turn regulation at Keele and Lonborough Avenue.

(p)Concerns in Florence Gell Park - Ward 27, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1)requested the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, to direct the York Manager of Parks to report on the installation of a wading pool or appropriate shrubbery near the center of the park, to replace the walkway presently being used by cyclists; and

(2)received the following communication.

(October 26, 1998) advising that the Warren Park Ratepayers' Association is requesting lighting in Florence Gell Park because the back corner of the park near the climbing apparatus has become a "hang out" for teens approximately fourteen to twenty years of age; that the teens use the apparatus as a "recreation" room where they smoke and drink beer; and that consideration also be given to installing a wading pool near the centre of the park to replace the walkway that is being used as a raceway for bicyclists.

(q)Petition from Residents on Greenbrook Drive regarding

Traffic Calming Measures - Ward 27, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having received the following communication:

(October 29, 1998) from Councillor Frances Nunziata requesting that petitions regarding traffic calming devices be placed on the agenda to become part of the public record.

The following petitions were submitted and are on file in the Clerk's Department:

(i)from the children of Greenbrook Drive indicating disagreement with the removal of the speed bumps;

(ii)from the children of Greenbrook Drive advising that they are in agreement with the installation of the four additional speed bumps;

(iii)from the residents of Greenbrook Drive stating their agreement with the installation of the four remaining traffic calming devices, to complete the project on that street.

(r)New Development Applications Received -

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

The York Community Council reports having received the following report:

(October 27, 1998) from the Director, Community Planning, West District, recommending that the report be received; and advising that two applications for Site Plan Approval had been received:

(1)424 Gilbert Avenue for six semi-detached dwellings following from a rezoning application for same; and

(2)1956 Weston Road for the alteration of existing commercial building into four commercial freehold units each on its own lot with equal share ownership of parking area; and

that two applications for Part Lot Control Exemption:

(1)1575 Weston Road to amend Part Lot Control exemption By-law Number 3499-97 to extend the Part Lot exemption expiration date; and

(2)285 Wright Avenue to subdivide semi-detached lots within a plan of subdivision for conveyance of semi-detached housing.

(s)Petition requesting that the Two-Way Traffic on Atlas Avenue

between Eglinton Avenue West and the Beth Shalom Synagogue

be Reverted to One-Way Northbound - Ward 28, York Eglinton.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1)requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to direct the York Manager, Traffic/Parking, to report on the concerns expressed in the following petition, to recommend alternative solutions, and to invite the deputant to the meeting when the report is being considered; and

(2)received the following communications; and the deputation.

(October 7, 1998) Petition submitted by Mr. David Jourard, signed by the residents of the northern most block of Atlas Avenue which intersects with Eglinton Avenue West; advising that the traffic flow on Atlas Avenue from Eglinton Avenue West to the south end of the Beth Shalom synagogue parking lot is two-way, and then changes to one-way northbound to the next block; that motorists are reversing at high speeds and creating a safety hazard to the children and residents in the area; and requesting that Atlas Avenue be restored to its former one-way northbound up to Eglinton Avenue West.

(October 27, 1998) from Councillor Mihevc advising that his office has received a petition from the residents on Atlas Avenue requesting that the two-way section of that street be reverted to one-way; and requesting that staff investigate and report with options for consideration.

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-Mr. David Jourard, Toronto, appeared before the Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter.

(t)Request for Lighting on Wilby Crescent,

Ward 27, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having requested the Toronto Hydro-Electric Commission to install appropriate lighting on Wilby Crescent at the entrance to the ravine, across from the Vehicle Registration Office, in view of the concerns expressed in the following communication:

(November 2, 1998) from Councillor Nunziata advising that the residents on Wilby Crescent are pleased with the outcome of the joint resident/City staff effort to clean and clear the ravine area; that residents use the walkway to access their homes and are requesting that lighting be installed on the existing hydro pole for safety reasons.

(u)Request for Permit Parking on Sykes 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 the following communication:

(November 5, 1998) from Councillor Frances Nunziata, advising that a request has been received from a resident of Sykes Avenue; that there are three homes on this street without on-site parking and the residents are receiving parking tickets every night; and requesting that staff report on the feasibility of introducing on-street permit parking, or alternatively, recommend a possible solution to the situation.

(v)Request for Traffic Calming Measures on Watt Avenue

between Kersdale Avenue and Rogers Road -

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 to the Working Group comprised of the two local Councillors for Ward 27, on the concerns outlined in the following communication:

(November 4, 1998) from Councillor Nunziata, submitting a petition received from area residents regarding the speed of traffic on Watt Avenue; advising of parking violations by customers to the Nova Era Bakery; that the Community Council approved an outdoor eating area for the bakery subject to certain conditions being met with respect to parking; that the Manager of Traffic/Parking was requested to report back on the issues; that the residents are requesting the introduction of traffic calming measures which should be included in the staff report; and that this petition was also submitted to the Works and Emergency Services Department.

(w)Request for Permit Parking on Romanway Crescent -

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 the following communication:

(November 9, 1998) from Councillor Frances Nunziata advising that a petition has been received by her office signed by residents on Romanway Crescent who are requesting permit parking; and requesting that a staff report and poll be undertaken for this proposal.

(x)Request for Traffic Calming Measures on Bicknell Avenue

between Eglinton Avenue West and Rogers Road -

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 the following communication:

(November 12, 1998) from Councillor Frances Nunziata forwarding a communication dated November 9, 1998 from the York Manager, Traffic/Parking, to Mr. M. Marino, responding to a request to introduce morning and evening rush hour right turn prohibitions at the above locations and advising that this proposal would have a negative impact on the total community; that further studies have revealed that a high percentage of vehicular traffic exceeded the legal speed limit and as an interim measure would be requesting the Toronto Police to monitor this street; and suggesting that as a long term measure, that traffic calming measures be introduced on Bicknell Avenue between Eglinton Avenue West and RogersRoad, to improve safety in view of the two schools on Bicknell Avenue.

Respectfully submitted,

COUNCILLOR B. SAUNDERCOOK,

Chair

Toronto, November 12, 1998

Glenda Jagai

Tel: 394-2516