TORONTO COMMUNITY COUNCIL

A G E N D A

MEETING NO. 1

Date of Meeting: January 20, 1999Enquiry:Frances Pritchard

Location: Committee Room No. 1392-7033

City Hallfpritcha@city.toronto.

100 Queen Street West on.ca

DEPUTATION SCHEDULE-Items 1 -1210:00 a.m.

Items 13-2311:00 a.m.

DEPUTATION:

1.TREE REMOVAL - 304 ST. CLAIR AVENUE EAST (Midtown)

Commissioner, Economic Development, Culture & Tourism

(January 4, 1999)

Recommending that City Council:

(1)refuse to issue a permit for tree removal; OR

(2)issue a permit for tree removal conditional on the applicant agreeing to plant a replacement tree to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture & Tourism.

DEPUTATION:

2.TREE REMOVAL - 247 GLENROSE AVENUE (Midtown)

Commissioner, Economic Development, Culture & Tourism

(January 4, 1999)

Recommending that City Council:

(1)Issue a permit for injury to the tree on the condition that during construction of the addition, the applicant agrees to hire an arborist to implement the tree preservation plan prepared by Thomson, Bruce and Associates, dated December 8, 1998, and filed as part of this application; OR

(2)Refuse to issue a permit for tree injury requiring the applicant to abandon or redesign plans for the rear addition.

DEPUTATION:

3.TREE REMOVAL - 492 EGLINTON AVENUE EAST (North Toronto)

Commissioner, Economic Development, Culture & Tourism

(January 4, 1999)

Recommending that City Council:

(1)refuse to issue a permit for tree removal; OR

(2)issue a permit for tree removal conditional on:

i) the trees in question not being removed until permitted construction and/or demolition related activities in accordance with plans approved under the building permit application for the subject project commence which warrant the destruction of the trees.

ii) the applicant agreeing to plant a replacement tree to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture & Tourism.

DEPUTATION:

4.REQUEST FOR ANGLED DRIVEWAY WIDENING - 228 BLACKTHORN AVENUE (Davenport)

(DEFERRED FROM TORONTO COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETINGS OF SEPTEMBER 16, 1998, NOVEMBER 12, 1998 AND DECEMBER 9, 1998)

Acting Assistant Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services

(September 2, 1998)

Recommending that City Council deny the request for an exemption from the by-law to permit angled driveway widening at 228 Blackthorn Avenue, as such a request does not comply with Chapter 248 of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code due to insufficient space to meet the required clearance from back of the City sidewalk and the landscaping requirements.

DEPUTATION:

5.170 WOBURN AVENUE - DRIVEWAY WIDENING APPEAL (North Toronto)

Manager, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services District 1

(January 4, 1999)

Recommending that City Council deny the request for an exemption from the by-law to permit driveway widening at 170 Woburn Avenue, as such a request does not comply with Chapter 248 of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code.

DEPUTATION:

6.2 DRUMSNAB ROAD - MAINTENANCE OF A BRICK WALL (Midtown)

Manager, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, District 1

(November 30, 1998)

Recommending that:

(1)City Council approve the maintenance of the 2.0 m high brick wall within the City's right-of-way, provided that the owner enters into an encroachment agreement with the City of Toronto; and

(2)the agreement be prepared in accordance with procedures established by the former City of Toronto and in accordance with Municipal Code Chapter 313, Streets and Sidewalks;

DEPUTATION:

7.TREE REMOVAL - 12 WILLARD GARDENS (High Park)

Commissioner, Economic Development, Culture & Tourism

(January 4, 1999)

Recommending that City Council:

(1)issue a permit for tree removal conditional on: the tree in question not being removed until permitted construction and/or demolition related activities in accordance with plans approved under the building permit application for the subject project commence which warrant the destruction of the tree; OR

(2)refuse to issue a permit for tree removal requiring the applicant to abandon or redesign plans for the addition.

DEPUTATION:

8.TREE REMOVAL - 114 HIGHBOURNE ROAD (North Toronto)

Commissioner, Economic Development, Culture & Tourism

(January 4, 1999)

Recommending that City Council:

(1)issue a permit for tree removal conditional on: i) the tree in question not being removed until permitted construction and/or demolition related activities in accordance with plans approved under the building permit application for the subject project commence which warrant the destruction of the tree. ii) the applicant agreeing to plant a replacement tree to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture & Tourism; OR

(2)refuse to issue a permit for tree removal requiring the applicant to abandon or redesign plans for the addition.

DEPUTATION:

9.586 VICTORIA PARK AVENUE - RESULTS OF THE POLL FOR FRONT YARD PARKING (East Toronto)

Manager, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, District 1

(January 6, 1999)

Recommending that City Council deny the application for front yard parking, as the result of the poll was not favourable, as per the criteria set out in Municipal Code Chapter 400, Traffic and Parking, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code.

DEPUTATION:

10.APPEAL OF DRIVEWAY WIDENING - 103 MOORE AVENUE (Midtown)

Clause 42 of Report No. 16 of the Toronto Community Council, which was struck out by City Council on December 16 and 17, 1998 and referred back to the Toronto Community Council for further consideration and the hearing of deputations.

PUBLIC MEETING:

11.CITY SOLICITOR SUBMITTING DRAFT ZONING BY-LAW RESPECTING LANDS COMPRISING THE BLOCK BOUNDED BY QUEEN, VICTORIA, SHUTER AND BOND STREETS IN THE FORMER CITY OF TORONTO, BEING THE MAIN ST. MICHAEL'S HOSPITAL COMPLEX (Downtown) (Report Not Yet Available)

a)(December 31, 1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services - Final Report on Rezoning Application No. 198011, St. Michael's Hospital, 30 Bond Street, to permit a phased renovation, redevelopment and expansion of the existing hospital at 30 Bond Street

PUBLIC MEETING:

12.CITY SOLICITOR SUBMITTING DRAFT OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS RESPECTING 130 GERRARD STREET EAST, 337 JARVIS STREET AND 12, 14, 16 AND 18 HORTICULTURAL AVENUE (Downtown) (Report Not Yet Available)

a)(March 7, 1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Development Services - Final Report on Application No. 95011 to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law

b)(April 3, 1997) from the Administrator, Land Use Committee, former City of Toronto, forwarding the Committee's actions of March 27, 1997

c)(January 5, 1999) from Mr. C. Tim Devlin

DEPUTATION:

13.TREE REMOVAL - 105 HAZELWOOD AVENUE (Don River)

(DEFERRED FROM TORONTO COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 9, 1998)

Commissioner, Economic Development, Culture & Tourism

(November 25, 1998)

Recommending that City Council:

(1)refuse to issue a permit for tree removal; OR

(2)issue a permit for tree removal conditional on the applicant agreeing to plant a replacement tree to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture & Tourism.

DEPUTATION:

14.TREE REMOVAL - 63 WOLFREY AVENUE (Don River)

(DEFERRED FROM TORONTO COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 9, 1998)

Commissioner, Economic Development, Culture & Tourism

(November 25, 1998)

Recommending that City Council:

(1)refuse to issue a permit for tree removal; OR

(2)issue a permit for tree removal conditional on the applicant agreeing to plant a replacement tree to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture & Tourism.

DEPUTATION:

15.8 SOUTH KINGSWAY - REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A VARIANCE FROM CHAPTER 297, SIGNS, OF THE FORMER CITY OF TORONTO MUNICIPAL CODE (High Park)

(DEFERRED FROM TORONTO COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 12, 1998)

Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

(October 27, 1997)

Recommending that:

(1)City Council approve Application No. 998050 respecting a minor variance from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit 16 illuminated signs and 2 non-illuminated signs.

(2)The applicant be advised, upon approval of Application No. 998050, of the requirement to obtain the necessary permits from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services.

a)(December 23, 1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development - Further Report

DEPUTATION:

16.276 KING STREET WEST - APPLICATION NO. 998048: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF VARIANCES FROM CHAPTER 297, SIGNS, OF THE FORMER CITY OF TORONTO MUNICIPAL CODE (Downtown)

Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

(December 31, 1998)

Recommending that:

(1)City Council approve, in part, Application No. 998048 respecting minor variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to maintain one illuminated mural sign.

(2)City Council refuse, in part, Application No. 998048 respecting minor variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to maintain one illuminated awning sign.

(3)The applicant be advised, upon partial approval of Application No. 998048, of the requirement to obtain the necessary permits from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services.

DEPUTATION:

17.42 WALKER AVENUE - APPEAL - FRONT YARD PARKING (Midtown)

Manager, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, District 1

(January 5, 1999)

Recommending that City Council deny the request for an exemption from the by-law to permit front yard parking at 42 Walker Avenue, as such a request does not comply with Chapter 400 of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code.

DEPUTATION:

18.2549 YONGE STREET - APPEAL OF DENIAL OF APPLICATION FOR A BOULEVARD CAFE (North Toronto)

Manager, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, District 1

(January 4, 1999)

Recommending that:

(1)City Council deny the application for a boulevard cafe at 2549 Yonge Street; OR

(2)City Council approve the application for a boulevard cafe at 2549 Yonge Street, as shown on Appendix 'A', notwithstanding the negative response to the public notice, and that such approval be subject to the applicant complying with the criteria set out in § 313-36 of Municipal Code Chapter 313, Streets and Sidewalks, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code.

DEPUTATION:

19.TREE REMOVAL - 250 LYTTON BOULEVARD (North Toronto)

Commissioner, Economic Development, Culture & Tourism

(January 4, 1999)

Recommending that City Council:

(1)issue a permit for tree removal conditional on the applicant agreeing to plant a replacement tree to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture & Tourism; OR

(2)refuse to issue a permit for tree removal.

DEPUTATION:

20.TREE REMOVAL - 20A THORNWOOD ROAD (Midtown)

Commissioner, Economic Development, Culture & Tourism

(January 4, 1998)

Recommending that City Council:

(1)refuse to issue a permit for tree removal; OR

(2)issue a permit for tree removal conditional on the applicant providing a detailed landscape plan for the property to be approved by the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture & Tourism.

DEPUTATION:

21.TREE REMOVAL - 706 1/2 GERRARD STREET EAST (Don River)

Commissioner, Economic Development, Culture & Tourism

(January 4, 1999)

Recommending that City Council:

(1)refuse to issue a permit for tree removal; OR

(2)issue a permit for tree removal.

DEPUTATION:

22.56, 60 ST. CLAIR AVENUE WEST, 55, 55R, 57, 59 AND 61 DELISLE AVENUE, TORONTO - REQUEST FOR THE REMOVAL OF ONE CITY OWNED TREE AND THREE TREES SITUATED ON PRIVATE PROPERTY (Midtown)

Commissioner, Economic Development, Culture & Tourism

(January 4, 1999)

Recommending that if Toronto Community Council approves the request for the removal of one City owned tree and three trees situated on private property indicated in this report, that such approval be conditional on:

(1)the trees in question not being removed until permitted construction and/or demolition related activities in accordance with plans approved under Official Plan Amendment and Rezoning Application No. 12372 commence which warrant the destruction of the trees;

(2)the applicant submitting a certified cheque in the amount of $5,823.54 to cover the value of the City owned tree, its' removal and replacement costs; and

(3)the applicant planting a minimum of thirty-three (33) trees in accordance with Landscape Plans L1A, L1 and L2 prepared by Vertechs Design Inc., date stamped as received by Urban Planning & Development Services on December 11, 1998 and on file with the Commissioner of Urban Planning & Development Services.

DEPUTATION:

23.SEWER CONNECTION BLOCKAGE INSPECTION AND REPAIR PROGRAM, AND TREE ROOT REMOVAL AND GRANT POLICY (East Toronto)

City Clerk

(November 26, 1998)

Forwarding Clause No. 2 of Report No.10, which was struck out by City Council at its meeting held on November 25, 26 and 27, 1998 and referred to all Community Councils for further consideration, with the request that the Community Councils forward their recommendations with respect to the Repair Program, and Tree Root Removal and Grant Policy to the Works and Utilities Committee.

a)(November 26, 1998) from Councillor Jakobek

REPORTS/COMMUNICATIONS (TO BE CONSIDERED AT 9:30 A.M.):

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST PURSUANT TO THE MUNICIPAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST ACT.

24.INTERIM CONTROL BY-LAW N0. 726-1998: HAZELTON AVENUE, WEBSTER AVENUE, BERRYMAN STREET AND BISHOP STREET - ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD APPEAL - RETENTION OF OUTSIDE CONSULTANTS (Midtown)

City Solicitor

(December 30, 1998)

Recommending that a maximum of $25,000.00 be allocated from a Corporate Contingency Account to retain outside consultants to testify at an Ontario Municipal Board hearing yet to be scheduled to hear appeals of Interim Control By-law No. 726-1998 passed by the City.

a)(January 4, 1999) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services recommending that the in effect time period of Interim Control By-law 726-1998 be extended for three months.

25.WINCHESTER SQUARE - FINAL SETTLEMENT OF ISSUES BEFORE THE ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD (Don River)

Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

(December 31, 1998)

Recommending that the previous authorization concerning a Section 37 Agreement for Winchester Square (Urban Development Services report dated September 22, 1997) be amended to delete the provisions respecting requirements for the provision of community service and facility space as well as the education space and to replace such with the requirement that the owner pay to the City the sum of $500,000 for the purpose of contributing to community facility development in the St. James Town area and pay to the Toronto Board of Education the sum of $150,000 in lieu of the provision of education space.

26.86 GLENVIEW AVENUE: APPLICATION FOR CONSENT UNDER CHAPTER 276, ARTICLE I OF THE FORMER CITY OF TORONTO MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A DECK WITHIN THE CHATSWORTH RAVINE AT THE REAR OF THE NEW HOUSE WHICH IS LOCATED OUTSIDE THE RAVINE (North Toronto)

Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

(January 4, 1998)

(1)That City Council consent to Application No. 098053 respecting 86 Glenview Avenue to permit the construction of a deck located within the Chatsworth Ravine, on the condition that the owner enter into a Ravine Control Agreement requiring:

(a)that the owner shall provide and maintain the landscaping and ravine improvements substantially in accordance with Plan No. A-1, A-2, A-4, A-5, and A-6, date stamped as received on November 30, 1998, prepared by Makow Associates Architect Inc., as on file with the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services.

(2)That the owner submit sediment and erosion control details to the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority for review and approval prior to the issuance of a building permit for the deck.

(3)That the City Solicitor be authorized to prepare the necessary agreement.

(4)That the owner be advised to remove all landfill and construction debris from the site, to not place any fill within the ravine and to contact the Forestry Section, Parks and Recreation Division, Economic Development, Culture and Tourism Services, at 392-1900, upon the completion of all work as indicated on the approved plans.

27.PRELIMINARY REPORT, OFFICIAL PLAN AND REZONING APPLICATION NO. 198018, 173-181 YONGE STREET AND 16 QUEEN STREET EAST, TO PERMIT AN 18-STOREY OFFICE BUILDING WITH RETAIL USES AT GRADE (Downtown)

Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

(December 17, 1998)

Recommending:

(1)That I be requested to hold a public meeting in the community to discuss the application, and to notify owners and tenants within 300 metres of the site and the Ward Councillors.

(2)That the owner be advised that, prior to final Council approval, the owner may be required to submit a Noise Impact Statement and a Transportation Demand Management Plan in accordance with Council's requirements. The owner will be further advised of any requirements by the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services.

28.PRELIMINARY REPORT ON APPLICATION NO. 198017 TO AMEND THE OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NINE STOREY MIXED-USE BUILDING, WITH UP TO 75 RESIDENTIAL UNITS AND RETAIL AT GRADE, AT 457, 459, 463, 467, 471 COLLEGE STREET AND 301 MARKHAM STREET (Trinity Niagara)

Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

(December 22, 1998)

Recommending that:

(1)I be requested to hold a public meeting in the area to discuss the application and to notify tenants and owners within 300 metres of the site , area BIA's , residents associations and the Ward Councillors.

(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. The owner will be further advised of these requirements, as they relate to this project, by the Commissioner Works and Emergency Services.

29.PRELIMINARY REPORT ON 64 COLGATE AVENUE - APPLICATION NO. 298008 FOR AN OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT, REZONING AND SITE PLAN APPROVAL TO PERMIT A 6 STOREY BUILDING WITH LIVE/WORK UNITS (Don River)

Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

(December 31, 1998)

Recommending that:

(1)I be requested to hold a public meeting in the community on January 5, 1999 to discuss the application and to notify owners and tenants within 300 metres of the site and the Ward Councillors.

(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 Works and Emergency Services.

30.PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SECTION 37 AGREEMENT - 33 BAY STREET - WORLD TRADE CENTRE (Downtown)

Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

(January 6, 1999)

Recommending that City Council authorize the City Solicitor, in consultation with the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services, to amend the Section 37 Agreement for the World Trade Centre development generally in accordance with the terms set out in this report, and that the appropriate City officials be authorized to enter into such agreement.

31.2300 YONGE STREET, APPLICATION NO. 998091: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A VARIANCE FROM CHAPTER 297, SIGNS, OF THE FORMER CITY OF TORONTO MUNICIPAL CODE (North Toronto)

(DEFERRED FROM TORONTO COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 9, 1998)

Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

(November 26, 1998)

Recommending that:

(1)City Council approve Application No. 998091 respecting a minor variance from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit two illuminated "blade" signs.

(2)The applicant be advised, upon approval of Application No. 998091, of the requirement to obtain the necessary permits from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services.

a)(December 2, 1998) from Mr. David Y. Green, Yonge-Eglinton Centre

32.3080 YONGE STREET, APPLICATION NO. 998068: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF VARIANCES FROM CHAPTER 297, SIGNS, OF THE FORMER CITY OF TORONTO MUNICIPAL CODE (North Toronto)

Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

(January 6, 1999)

Recommending:

(1)That City Council approve Application No. 998068, respecting minor variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit two illuminated, wrap around, signs on two columns of the building at 3080 Yonge Street on condition that:

(i)an existing unapproved, parking sign near the public sidewalk on the Yonge Street frontage of the building is removed prior to issuance of the necessary permits.

(2)That the applicant be advised, upon approval of Application No. 998068, of the requirement to obtain the necessary permits from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services.

33.548 RICHMOND STREET EAST - NO. 998081: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF VARIANCES FROM CHAPTER 297, SIGNS, OF THE FORMER CITY OF TORONTO MUNICIPAL CODE (Don River)

Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

(January 5, 1999)

Recommending that:

(1)City Council approve Application No. 998081 respecting minor variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit four illuminated outrigger signs, four non-illuminated leader board signs and one illuminated pedestal sign.

(2)The applicant be advised, upon approval of Application No. 998081, of the requirement to obtain the necessary permits from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services.

34.181 BAY STREET, APPLICATION NO. 998096: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A VARIANCE FROM CHAPTER 297, SIGNS OF THE FORMER CITY OF TORONTO MUNICIPAL CODE (Downtown)

Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

(January 6, 1999)

Recommending:

(1)That City Council approve Application No. 998096 respecting a minor variance from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit one non-illuminated fascia sign in the form of individual letters which identifies the firm of 'Merrill Lynch' to be located on the west elevation at 181 Bay Street.

(2)That the applicant be advised, upon approval of Application No. 998096, of the requirement to obtain the necessary permits from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services.

35.48 YONGE STREET, APPLICATION NO. 998084: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A VARIANCE FROM CHAPTER 297, SIGNS, OF THE FORMER CITY OF TORONTO MUNICIPAL CODE (Downtown)

Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

(January 6, 1999)

Recommending:

(1)That City Council approve Application No. 998084 respecting a minor variance from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to install one illuminated fascia sign at south end of the east elevation at 48 Yonge Street.

(2)That the applicant be advised, upon approval of Application No. 998084, of the requirement to obtain the necessary permits from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services.

36.118 YONGE STREET - REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A VARIANCE FROM CHAPTER 297, SIGNS, OF THE FORMER CITY OF TORONTO MUNICIPAL CODE (Downtown)

Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

(December 31, 1998)

Recommending:

(1)That City Council approve Application No. 998056 respecting a minor variance from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit two illuminated, fascia signs for identification purposes in the form of a logo and corporate name at 118 Yonge Street.

(2)That the applicant be advised, upon approval of Application No. 998056, of the requirement to obtain the necessary permits from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services.

37.ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD DECISION: 85 BLOOR STREET EAST AND 44 HAYDEN STREET (Downtown)

City Solicitor

(January 4, 1999)

Recommending that this report be received for information.

38.EXTENSION OF PERMIT PARKING HOURS ON CLENDENAN AVENUE, BETWEEN ANNETTE STREET AND DUNDAS STREET WEST (High Park)

Manager, Right of Way, Management, Transportation Services, District 1

(January 6, 1999)

Recommending that:

(1)the permit parking hours of operation on Clendenan Avenue, between Annette Street and Dundas Street West, be extended from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., 7 days a week, to 12:01 a.m. to 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 Clendenan Avenue, between Annette Street and Dundas Street West; 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.

39.INTRODUCTION OF PERMIT PARKING ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF OSTEND AVENUE, BETWEEN DURIE STREET AND WINDERMERE AVENUE (High Park)

Manager, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, District 1

(January 5, 1999)

Recommending that:

(1)permit parking be introduced on the south side of Ostend Avenue, between Durie Street and Windermere Avenue, on a street name basis, to operate during the hours of 12:01 a.m. and 7:00 a.m., 7 days a week;

(2)Schedule A of Municipal Code Chapter 400, Traffic and Parking, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code, be amended to incorporate the south side of Ostend Avenue, between Durie Street and Windermere Avenue; 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.

40.INSTALLATION OF ON-STREET DISABLED PERSONS PARKING SPACES (Davenport and Don River)

(PARTIALLY DEFERRED FROM TORONTO COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 9, 1998)

Director, Transportation Services, District 1

(November 25, 1998)

Recommending:

(1)That the installation of disabled on-street parking spaces as noted in Table "A" of this report be approved; and

(2)That the appropriate City Officials be requested to take whatever action is necessary to give effect to the foregoing, including the introduction in Council of any Bills that may be required.

a)Clause 13 of Report No. 16 of the Toronto Community Council, headed "Installation of On-Street Disabled Persons Parking Spaces - Millbrook Crescent (Don River)", as adopted by the Council of the City of Toronto on December 16 and 17, 1998.

41.BRIAR HILL AVENUE BETWEEN CALDOW ROAD AND CHAPLIN CRESCENT - INSTALLATION OF SPEED HUMPS. (North Toronto)

(DEFERRED FROM TORONTO COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 9, 1998)

Director, Transportation Services District 1

(November 25, 1998)

Recommending:

(1)That approval be given to alter sections of the roadway on Briar Hill Avenue, from Caldow Road to Chaplin Crescent for traffic calming purposes as described below, with implementation subject to the favourable results of polling of the affected residents pursuant to the policy related to speed hump installation as adopted by the former City of Toronto Council:

"The construction of speed humps on BRIAR HILL AVENUE from Caldow Road to Chaplin Crescent, generally as shown on the attached print of Drawing No. 421F-5282, dated October, 1998,"

(2)That the speed limit be reduced from forty kilometres per hour to thirty kilometres per hour on Briar Hill Avenue from Caldow Road to Chaplin Crescent, coincident with the implementation of the traffic calming measures; and

(3)That the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action is necessary to implement the foregoing, including the introduction in Council of any Bills that may be required.

42.320-328 ADELAIDE STREET EAST - CONSTRUCTION OF AN UNDERGROUND PEDESTRIAN TUNNEL (Downtown)

Manager, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, District 1

(January 4, 1999)

Recommending that City Council approve the construction of an underground pedestrian tunnel diagonally under and across the City lane, connecting the rear of the proposed building at 100 Sherbourne Street to a proposed building at 320-328 Adelaide Street East, subject to the respective owners of the buildings, Sherbourne Studios Inc., Attention: Plazacorp, Suite 202, 3845 Bathurst Street, Downsview, Ontario M3H 3N2 and 1073539 Ontario Limited, Suite 850, 439 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M5G 1Y8, and such other licensees as may be required by the City Solicitor to enter into an agreement with the City agreeing to:

(a)Indemnify the City of Toronto from and against all actions, suits, claims or demands and from all loss, costs, damages, charges and expenses that may result from such permission granted;

(b)Maintain the tunnel in good and proper repair and a condition satisfactory to the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services;

(c)Remove the tunnel upon receiving notice so to do with the understanding that the City shall not give such notice in the first 75 years following completion of the tunnel or for the life of the proposed building at 100 Sherbourne Street (also known as 311 Richmond Street East) and 320-328 Adelaide Street East (also known as 90R Sherbourne Street), whichever period is less;

(d)Permit additions to such tunnel to allow additional buildings to be serviced and to permit and pay for such alterations and modifications to such tunnel as may be required at any time by the City to serve the public interest;

(e)Relocate any underground pipes or other connections including the abandonment of a portion of the City sewer and installation of a new catch basin, that may be required to facilitate the construction of the new tunnel connection to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services;

(f)Obtain the necessary approval from Toronto Hydro Electric Systems;

(g)Pay an annual rental fee, as determined by the Commissioner of Corporate Services; and

(h)Accept such additional conditions as the City Solicitor or the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services may deem necessary in the interest of the Corporation.

43.LAY OUT AND DEDICATION FOR PUBLIC HIGHWAY PURPOSES OF THE 0.3 METRE WIDE CITY-OWNED RESERVE STRIP AT THE NORTH END OF ALBERTA AVENUE - (Davenport)

Director, Transportation Services - District 1, Works and Emergency Services

(December 9, 1998)

Recommending:

(1)That approval be granted to incorporate the 0.3 metre wide reserve strip, shown on the attached Plan SYE2901, into Alberta Avenue;

(2)That the 0.3 metre wide reserve strip shown hatched on the attached Plan SYE2901, be laid out and dedicated for public highway purposes; and

(3)That the appropriate City Officials be authorized to take whatever action is necessary to give effect thereto, including the introduction in Council of any bills that might be necessary.

44.INSTALLATION OF A SNOW MELTING SYSTEM - 61 HILLHOLM ROAD (Midtown)

Manager, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, District 1(January 4, 1998)

Recommending that City Council approve the installation of a snow melting system within the City's right of way fronting 61 Hillholm Road, subject to the owner entering into an agreement with the City of Toronto, as prescribed under Chapter 313 of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code, and agreeing to:

(a)indemnify the City from and against all actions, suits, claims or demands and from all loss, costs, damages and expenses that may result from such permission granted;

(b)maintain the snow melting system in good and proper repair and a condition satisfactory to the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services;

(c)accept such additional conditions as the City Solicitor or the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services may deem necessary in the interest of the City; and

(d)remove the snow melting system upon receiving 90 days notice from the City so to do.

45.DESIGNATION OF 84 WOODLAWN AVENUE EAST (Midtown)

City Clerk

(December 7, 1998)

Recommending that authority be granted for the introduction of the necessary Bill in Council to designate 84 Woodlawn Avenue East for architectural and historical reasons under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, and that the appropriate City Officials be directed to take whatever action may be necessary to comply with the provision of the said Act in respect to such designation.

46.NOMINATION - SWANSEA TOWN HALL BOARD OF MANAGEMENT (High Park)

Ms. Sally Dillon, Swansea Town Hall, Community Centre

(January 5, 1999)

47.NAMING OF PUBLIC LANE AT 322 CLINTON STREET (Trinity-Niagara)

Councillor Pantalone

(January 7, 1999)