TORONTO COMMUNITY COUNCIL

A G E N D A

MEETING NO.3

Date of Meeting: March 30, 1999Enquiry:Frances Pritchard

Location: Council Chamber392-7033

City Hallfpritcha@city.toronto.

100 Queen Street West on.ca

DEPUTATION SCHEDULE-Items 1 - 1010:00 a.m.

Items 11 - 1611:00 a.m

Items 17 - 1912 noon

Items 20 - 272:00 p.m.

Items 28 - 31 3:00 p.m.

Item 327:00 p.m.

DEPUTATION:

1.APPEAL - FRONT YARD PARKING - 27 FOXBAR ROAD (Midtown)

Manager, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, Works and Emergency Services

(March 15, 1999)

Recommending:

(1) That City Council deny the request for an exemption from the by-law to permit front yard parking at 27 Foxbar Road, as such a request does not comply with Chapter 400 of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code; OR

(2) That, should the Toronto Community Council consider this proposal, this report be deferred to the May 26, 1999 meeting of the Toronto Community Council, and the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services be requested to report at that time on the results of a poll for the hearing of deputations.

(a)(February 15, 1999) from City Forester, Economic Development, Culture & Tourism, addressed to Councillor Bossons

DEPUTATION:

2.MAINTENANCE OF A FENCE - 33 GLOUCESTER STREET (Downtown)

Manager, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, District 1, Works and Emergency Services

(February 26, 1999)

Recommending that City Council approve the maintenance of the 1.2 m high wrought iron fence within the public right-of-way fronting 33 Gloucester Street, subject to the owner entering into an encroachment agreement with the City of Toronto, as prescribed under Chapter 313 of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code.

DEPUTATION:

3.MAINTENANCE OF A FENCE - 314 VESTA DRIVE (Midtown)

Manager, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, District 1, Works and Emergency Services

(February 26, 1999)

Recommending that City Council approve the maintenance of a wrought iron fence within the City's right-of-way fronting 314 Vesta Drive, 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.

DEPUTATION:

4.CONSTRUCTION OF A WOODEN FENCE - 197 ARGYLE STREET (Trinity-Niagara)

Manager, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, District 1, Works and Emergency Services

(March 3, 1999)

Recommending that City Council approve the construction of a 1.9 m high wooden fence within the City's right-of-way, subject to the owner providing a 1.8 m vision splay adjacent to the driveway and entering into a new agreement with the City of Toronto, as prescribed under Chapter 313 of the City of Toronto Municipal Code.

DEPUTATION:

5.MAINTENANCE OF A FENCE - 195 AND 197 WELLESLEY STREET EAST (Don River)

Manager, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, District 1, Works and Emergency Services

(March 3, 1999)

Recommending that City Council approve the maintenance of the 1.2 m high wrought iron fence within the City's right-of-way fronting 195 and 197 Wellesley Street East, subject to the owner entering into an encroachment agreement with the City of Toronto, as prescribed under Chapter 313 of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code.

DEPUTATION:

6.MAINTENANCE OF A WOODEN FENCE AND CONSTRUCTION OF A WROUGHT IRON FENCE - 102 MACDONELL AVENUE (High Park)

Manager, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, District 1, Works and Emergency Services

(March 10, 1999)

Recommending that City Council approve the maintenance of the 1.68 m to 2.0 m high wooden fence and permit the construction of a 1.2 m high wrought-iron fence within the public right of way fronting 102 Macdonell Avenue, subject to the owners entering into an encroachment agreement with the City of Toronto, as prescribed under Chapter 313 of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code.

DEPUTATION:

7.APPEAL - FRONT YARD PARKING - 174 MADISON AVENUE (Midtown)

Manager, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, District 1, Works and Emergency Services

(March 15, 1999)

Recommending that:

(1) That City Council deny the request for an exemption from the by-law to permit front yard parking at 174 Madison Avenue, as such a request does not comply with Chapter 400 of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code; OR

(2)That, should the Toronto Community Council consider this proposal, this report be deferred to the May 26, 1999 meeting of the Toronto Community Council, and the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services be requested to report at that time on the results of a poll for the hearing of deputations.

PUBLIC MEETING:

8.CITY SOLICITOR SUBMITTING DRAFT OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS AND SITE PLAN APPROVAL IN RESPECT OF 56 AND 60 ST. CLAIR AVENUE WEST AND 55, 55R, 57, 59 AND 61 DELISLE AVENUE (Midtown) (Report Not Yet Available)

(a)(February 4, 1999) from Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services - Final Report recommending approval for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments and Site Plan Approval for a building consisting of two 12 storey towers at 56 and 60 St. Clair Avenue West and 55, 55R, 57, 59 and 61 DeLisle Avenue

(b)(January 4, 1999) from Commissioner, Economic Development, Culture & Tourism respecting Removal of One City-Owned Tree and Three Trees situated on Private Property

(c)(February 16, 1999) from Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services - Further Report

(d)(February 24, 1999) from the City Clerk, Toronto Community Council, forwarding the Community Council's actions from its meeting held on February 17, 1999

PUBLIC MEETING:

9.CITY SOLICITOR SUBMITTING DRAFT OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND ZONING BY-LAW IN RESPECT OF THE YORKVILLE TRIANGLE AREA (Midtown) (Report Not Yet Available)

(a)(March 12, 1999) from Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services recommending amendments to the planning controls for the Yorkville Triangle in the North Midtown area to better reflect the existing built form context and protect the heritage character of the area.

PUBLIC MEETING:

10.CITY SOLICITOR SUBMITTING PROPOSED ZONING BY-LAW AND SIGN BY-LAW AMENDMENTS RESPECTING AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATIONS AND GAS BARS (All Wards in the Former City of Toronto) (Report Not Yet Available)

(a)(March 16, 1999) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services - Final Report - Automobile Service Stations: Zoning Amendments To Permit Gas Bars And Regulate Other Retail Uses, Site Plan Approval, Design Guidelines And Amendments To The "Sign By-law", Former City Of Toronto

DEPUTATION:

11.FINAL REPORT, OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND REZONING APPLICATION NO. 198018, 173, 177 AND 181 YONGE STREET AND 16 QUEEN STREET EAST (Downtown)

Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

(March 12, 1999)

Providing final recommendations respecting a Council position on Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments and respecting authorization for City staff to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board for an 18 storey office building with retail uses at grade, at 173 to 181 Yonge Street and 16 Queen Street East

DEPUTATION:

12.PROPOSAL BY THE BALMY BEACH RUGBY CLUB TO ERECT TWO GROUND SIGNS IN THE CITY'S ROAD ALLOWANCE ADJACENT TO ASHBRIDGES BAY PARK (East Toronto)

Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

(March 15, 1999)

Recommending that City Council advise the Balmy Beach Rugby Club that it does not support its proposal for two third party ground signs within the Lake Shore Boulevard East road allowance to finance a private club house in a City park.

DEPUTATION:

13.FINAL REPORT - OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND REZONING APPLICATION NO. 197013 - 34 NOBLE STREET (High Park)

Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

(February 8, 1999)

Recommending approval of by-laws to permit 17 live/work units in an existing three storey non-residential building located at 34 Noble Street near Queen Street West and Dufferin Street

DEPUTATION:

14.APPEAL OF DENIAL OF APPLICATION FOR A BOULEVARD CAFE - 481 BLOOR STREET WEST, BRUNSWICK AVENUE FLANKAGE (Downtown)

(DEFERRED FROM TORONTO COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 17, 1999)

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

(January 28, 1999)

Recommending that:

(1)City Council deny the application for a boulevard cafe on the Brunswick Avenue flankage of 481 Bloor Street West;OR

(2)City Council approve the application for a boulevard cafe on the Brunswick Avenue flankage of 481 Bloor Street West, notwithstanding the negative result of the public poll, 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.

(a)(February 11, 1999) from Mr. Keith P. Sharp

DEPUTATION:

15.REMOVAL OF TREE - 63 WOLFREY AVENUE (Don River)

(DEFERRED FROM TORONTO COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETINGS OF DECEMBER 12, 1998 AND JANUARY 20, AND FEBRUARY 17, 1999)

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:

16.APPEAL OF DENIAL OF APPLICATION FOR COMMERCIAL BOULEVARD PARKING - 373 FRONT STREET EAST (Don River)

(DEFERRED FROM TORONTO COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 17, 1999)

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

(January 29, 1999)

Recommending that the Toronto Community Council recommend that City Council deny the application for commercial boulevard parking fronting 373 Front Street East.

DEPUTATION:

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

(DEFERRED FROM TORONTO COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 20, 1999)

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.

(a)(March 15, 1999) from Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture & Tourism, reporting as requested

DEPUTATION:

18.905 QUEEN STREET WEST (FARR HOUSE) - APPLICATION TO DEMOLISH (Trinity-Niagara)

Managing Director, Heritage Toronto

(March 12, 1999)

Recommending that the Toronto Community Council request Heritage Toronto, acting in the capacity of the Local Architectural Conservancy Advisory Committee, to consider at its meeting on April 7, 1999 the application to demolish the house at 905 Queen Street West and that Heritage Toronto submit its recommendation directly to City Council for consideration at its meeting on April 13, 1999.

DEPUTATION:

19.TREE REMOVAL - 523 DAVISVILLE AVENUE

Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism

(March 15, 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 an 80 millimetre caliper large growing native shade tree.

PRESENTATION:

20.DRAFT REPORT OF THE TASK FORCE ON COMMUNITY ACCESS AND EQUITY

Chair, Task Force on Community Access and Equity

(January 27, 1999)

(Councillor Mihevc, Chair, Task Force on Community Access and Equity, to make a presentation on this matter)

PUBLIC HEARING:

21.CITY SOLICITOR SUBMITTING DRAFT BY-LAW RESPECTING ALTERATION OF SHAW STREET - SPEED HUMPS

(a)Clause 56 of Report No. 16 of the Toronto Community Council, titled "Installation of Traffic Control Devices - Shaw Street, from Dundas Street West to College Street (Trinity Niagara)", which was adopted without amendment by City Council at its meeting held on December 16 and 17, 1998

PUBLIC HEARING:

22.CITY SOLICITOR SUBMITTING DRAFT BY-LAW RESPECTING ALTERATION OF ADELAIDE STREET WEST - ROAD NARROWING & REALIGNMENT (Trinity-Niagara

(a)Clause 54 of Report No. 16 of the Toronto Community Council, titled "Realignment and Narrowing of Pavement - Adelaide Street West, West of Bathurst Street (Trinity-Niagara)", which was adopted without amendment by City Council at its meeting held on December 16 and 17, 1998

PUBLIC HEARING:

23.CITY SOLICITOR SUBMITTING DRAFT BY-LAW RESPECTING ALTERATION OF EUCLID AVENUE AND PALMERSTON BOULEVARD - SPEED HUMPS (Trinity-Niagara)

(a)Clause 50 of Report No. 16 of the Toronto Community Council, titled, "Palmerston Area Traffic Calming - Euclid Avenue and Palmerston Boulevard Speed Hump Proposal (Trinity-Niagara)", which was adopted without amendment by City Council at its meeting held on December 16 and 17, 1998

PUBLIC MEETING:

24.CITY SOLICITOR SUBMITTING DRAFT BY-LAW RESPECTING ALTERATION OF ELM RIDGE DRIVE - SPEED HUMPS (North Toronto)

(a)Clause 48 of Report No. 16 of the Toronto Community Council, titled "Installation of Speed Humps - Elm Ridge Drive, from Bathurst Street to William R. Allen Road (North Toronto), which was adopted without amendment by City Council at its meeting on December 16 and 17, 1998.

PUBLIC MEETING:

25.CITY SOLICITOR SUBMITTING DRAFT BY-LAW RESPECTING ALTERATION OF DUFFERIN GROVE AREA - SPEED HUMPS (Trinity-Niagara)

(a)Clause 55 of Report No. 16 of the Toronto Community Council, titled "Proposed Installation of Speed Humps - Dufferin Grove Area bounded by Dufferin Street, Bloor Street West, Ossington Avenue and College Street (Trinity-Niagara)", which was adopted without amendment by City Council at its meeting held on December 16 and 17, 1998

DEPUTATION:

26.REALIGNMENT OF PERMIT PARKING AREA BOUNDARY - AREAS 3L AND 5A (Davenport and Midtown)

Manager, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, District 1, Works and Emergency Services

(March 15, 1999)

Recommending that:

(1)The boundary of permit parking areas 3L and 5A be amended as follows:

(a)Area 3L to be bounded on the west by the east side of Ossington Avenue, on the north by the CPR Corridor; on the east by the west side of Christie Street, and on the south by the north side of Bloor Street West; and

(b)Area 5A to be bounded on the west by the east side of Christie Street, on the north by the CPR Corridor; on the east by the west side of Bathurst Street, and on the south by the north side of Bloor Street West;

(2)Municipal Code Chapter 400, Traffic and Parking, of the former City of Toronto, be amended to incorporate the attached revised "District Map 5-1"; and

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

DEPUTATION:

27.APPLICATION FOR COMMERCIAL BOULEVARD PARKING PRIVILEGES - 18 LOWER JARVIS STREET, MARKET STREET REAR (Downtown)

Manager, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, District 1, Works and Emergency Services

(March 16, 1999)

Recommending that:

(1)City Council deny the application for commercial boulevard parking at 18 Lower Jarvis Street, Market Street rear;OR

(2)City Council approve the application for commercial boulevard parking at 18 Lower Jarvis Street, Market Street rear and such approval be subject to the applicant complying with the criteria set out in §313-41 of Municipal Code Chapter 313, Streets and Sidewalks, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code, subject to the following:

(a)that the applicant being approved for the construction of the 1.83 m high chain link fence, 1 m back of the curb at 18 Lower Jarvis Street, Market Street rear;

(b)that the applicant be required to enter into an agreement with the City of Toronto, as prescribed under Chapter 313 of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code;

(c)that access to the proposed boulevard commercial boulevard parking spaces be restricted to the existing ramping facilities;

(d)that the gate be locked at night and on weekends;

(e)that the use of the proposed commercial boulevard parking spaces is restricted to staff and clients and not to the general public; and

(f)that the applicant be required to undertake landscape improvements to the City boulevard on Market Street.

DEPUTATION:

28.CANCELLATION OF BOULEVARD MARKETING - 387 BLOOR STREET EAST (Downtown)

Manager, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, Works and Emergency Services

(March 11, 1999)

Recommending that:

(1)City Council rescind the licensed boulevard marketing fronting 387 Bloor Street East subject to:

(a)the licence holder be notified and be given the opportunity to be heard by the Toronto Community Council;

(b)a 30 day written notice of cancellation be provided to the licence holder; and

(c)the licence holder be refunded the unexpired portion of the annual boulevard marketing fee; or

(2)City Council allow the licensed boulevard marketing to continue fronting 387 Bloor Street East.

DEPUTATION:

29.APPEAL OF DENIAL OF APPLICATION FOR AN EXTENSION OF COMMERCIAL BOULEVARD PARKING - WOODFIELD ROAD FLANKAGE OF 1390 GERRARD STREET EAST (East Toronto)

Manager, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, District 1, Works and Emergency Services

(March 11, 1999)

Recommending that:

(1)City Council deny the application for an extension of commercial boulevard parking on the Woodfield Road flankage of 1390 Gerrard Street East; or

(2)City Council approve the application for an extension of commercial boulevard parking on the Woodfield Road flankage of 1390 Gerrard Street East, notwithstanding the negative results of the public poll, and that such approval be subject to the applicant complying with the criteria set out in § 313-39 of Municipal Code Chapter 313, Streets and Sidewalks, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code.

DEPUTATION:

30.APPEAL OF DRIVEWAY WIDENING - 723 COXWELL AVENUE (East Toronto)

Manager, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, Works and Emergency Services

(March 15, 1999)

Recommending:

(1) That City Council request the excessive paving fronting 723 Coxwell Avenue be removed, and that the parking area be paved in semi-permeable materials such as ecostone or equivalent permeable paving treatment acceptable to the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services, as per the conditions of approval; OR

(2) That the existing paving fronting 723 Coxwell Avenue be permitted to remain.

DEPUTATION:

31.APPLICATION FOR A SIDEWALK/BOULEVARD VENDING PERMIT - LESLIE STREET, EAST SIDE, 190 METRES SOUTH OF COMMISSIONERS STREET (East Toronto)

Manager, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, District 1, Works and Emergency Services

(March 9, 1999)

Recommending that:

(1)City Council deny the application for sidewalk/boulevard vending on Leslie Street, east side, 190 m south of Commissioners Street; or

(2)City Council approve the application for sidewalk/boulevard vending on Leslie Street, east side, 190 m south of Commissioners Street, notwithstanding the objection received by the adjoining property owner, and that such approval to the applicant complying with the criteria set out in Municipal Code Chapter 315, Street Vending, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code.

DEPUTATION:

32.1999 OPERATING BUDGET

City Clerk

(March 5, 1999)

Forwarding the preliminary recommendations for the Budget Committee to all Community Councils and Standing Committees for information and requesting the Community Councils and Standing Committees to forward their recommendations pertaining to the 1999 Operating Budget to the Budget Committee prior to the commencement of the "wrap-up" meetings on April 6, 1999

(a)(February 24, 1999) from City Clerk, Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee forwarding the Committee's actions of February 23, 1999 respecting Service Level Harmonization

(b)Clause 2 of Report No. 4 of the Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee, headed, "Proposed 1999 Operating Budget Process and Schedule" which was amended and adopted by City Council at its meeting held on February 2, 3 and 4, 1999

(c)Service Harmonization - Financial Impact Analysis (Report from Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer not yet available)

(d)Water Rate Harmonization (Report from Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer not yet available)REPORTS/COMMUNICATIONS (TO BE CONSIDERED AT 9:30 A.M.):

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

33.COUNCIL LEGISLATIVE PROCESS REVIEW - DEPUTATIONS AT COMMITTEE MEETINGS

City Clerk

(February 12, 1999)

Forwarding Clause 2 of Report No. 1 of the Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team, headed, "Council Legislative Process Review - Deputations at Committee Meetings", which was adopted, as amended, by City Council at its Meeting held on February 2, 3 and 4, 1999.

34.RAILWAY LANDS CENTRAL AND WEST (Downtown)

City Solicitor

(March 12, 1999)

Recommending:

(1)The City amend the 1994 "Escrow Agreement Railway Lands Central and West" to replace the 1994 street and park conveyances with conveyances for the new streets and parks as shown on the 1997 amendments to the Railway Lands West Part II Plan and Zoning By-law approved by the Ontario Municipal Board Order of September 3, 1998.

(2)The Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services be allowed to report directly to the March 30, 1999 meeting of Toronto Community Council or the April 13, 1999 meeting of City Council upon the request by Concord Adex that the City agree to not take title to the crescent abutting Block 26 and certain components of the Northern Linear Park until the abutting blocks are developed.

35.URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR PARKING FACILITIES IN THE KINGS - (Downtown)

Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

(March 8, 1999)

Recommending that City Council adopt the urban design guidelines for parking facilities in The Kings districts.

36.SEARCH LIGHTS ON THE CN TOWER (Downtown)

City Solicitor

(February 26, 1999)

Recommending that this report be received for information.

37.PRIVATE DEVELOPER PERCENT FOR PUBLIC ART PLAN - 86 AND 100 BLOOR STREET WEST (UNIVERSITY THEATRE) (Midtown)

Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

(March 15, 1999)

Recommending that the Toronto Community Council approve the following recommendations from the City of Toronto Public Art Commission:

(a)that, in addition to the main north wall site, as proposed in the 86 and 100 Bloor Street West Private Developer Percent for Public Art Plan, the northeast corner be included as a significant site and addressed in the final scheme;

(b)that the final budget will identify the public art contribution which will be over and above the base building costs for the north wall;

(c)that the owner submit the competition brief for information to the City and the Public Art Commission prior to distribution to the competing artists; and

(d)that Toronto Community Council approve the proposed Private Developer Percent for Public Art Plan for 86 and 100 Bloor Street West, subject to the incorporation of the above recommendations from the Public Art Commission.

38.PRELIMINARY REPORT ON APPLICATION NO. 298007 TO AMEND THE ZONING BY-LAW - 318 CLINTON STREET (Trinity-Niagara)

Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

(March 12, 1999)

Recommending that:

(1)the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services 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, 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.

39.PRELIMINARY REPORT ON REZONING APPLICATION NO. 198020 - 31 ST. CLEMENTS AVENUE (North Toronto)

Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

(March 12, 1999)

Recommending that the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services be requested to hold a public meeting to discuss the application, and to notify owners and tenants within 300 metres of the site, area residents' associations and the Ward Councillors.

40.PRELIMINARY REPORT ON APPLICATION NO. 199001 FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AND PLAN OF SUBDIVISION APPLICATION NO. 499001, TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF SIX DETACHED DWELLINGS AND 92 SEMI-DETACHED DWELLINGS AT 81 TURNBERRY AVENUE (Davenport)

Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

(March 10, 1999)

Recommending that the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services be requested to hold a public meeting in the community to discuss the application and to notify owners and residents within 300 metres of the site and the Ward Councillors.

41.PRELIMINARY REPORT ON APPLICATION NO. 298010 FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE OP AND ZONING BY-LAW AND PLAN OF SUBDIVISION APPLICATION NO. 498041 TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF ONE DETACHED DWELLING AND 24 SEMI-DETACHED DWELLINGS AT 101 UNION STREET (Davenport)

Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

(March 10, 1999)

Recommending that the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services be requested to hold a public meeting in the community to discuss the application and to notify owners and residents within 300 metres of the site and the Ward Councillors.

42.PRELIMINARY REPORT: 381 AND 395 MOUNT PLEASANT ROAD - APPLICATION NO. 299001 FOR ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS AND SITE PLAN APPROVAL TO PERMIT A GAS BAR AND CONVENIENCE STORE (North Toronto)

Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

(March 15, 1999)

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, area residents associations and the North Toronto Ward Councillors.

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

(3)That the owner be advised that, prior to final Council approval of this project, the owner may be required to submit a report, audit and management plan which provides for the remediation of soil and groundwater from any hazardous materials on the site.

43.RELOCATION OF ADVERTISING SIGN FROM HIGH PARK AREA TO EXHIBITION PLACE (Trinity-Niagara)

Interim General Manager, Exhibition Place

(February 21, 1999)

Recommending that:

(1)recommendations 1, 2, and 3, of subject report be submitted to the City's Economic Development Committee;

(2)recommendation 4 of subject be submitted to the Toronto Community Council; and

(3)the reports of the Economic Development Committee and Toronto Community Council Committee related to this sign be submitted to the City Council at the same time.

44.1450 ST. CLAIR AVENUE WEST, APPLICATION NO. 999003: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF VARIANCES FROM CHAPTER 297, SIGNS, OF THE FORMER CITY OF TORONTO MUNICIPAL CODE (Davenport)

Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

(March 5, 1999)

Recommending:

(1)That City Council approve Application No. 999003 respecting minor variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit two illuminated pedestal signs for identification purposes at 1450 St. Clair Avenue West; and

(2)That the applicant be advised, upon approval of Application No. 999003, of the requirement to obtain the necessary permits from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services.

45.267 COLLEGE STREET, APPLICATION NO. 999008: 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

(March 1, 1999)

Recommending:

(1)That City Council approve Application No. 999008 respecting a minor variance from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to install two illuminated fascia signs, in the form of individual letters, on the north elevation and west elevation at 267 College Street.

(2)That the applicant be advised, upon approval of Application No. 999008, of the requirement to obtain the necessary permits from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services.

46.456 WELLINGTON AVENUE WEST, APPLICATION NO. 999005: 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

(March 9, 1999)

Recommending:

(1)That City Council approve Application No. 999005 respecting a minor variance from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to maintain one illuminated fascia sign for identification purposes at 456 Wellington Avenue West.

(2)That the applicant be advised, upon approval of Application No. 999005, of the requirement to obtain the necessary permits from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services.

47.REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF VARIANCES FROM CHAPTER 297, SIGNS, OF THE FORMER CITY OF TORONTO MUNICIPAL CODE - 522 UNIVERSITY AVENUE (Downtown)

Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

(March 15, 1999)

Recommending that:

(1)City Council approve Application No. 999012 respecting minor variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit one illuminated fascia sign and two illuminated pedestal signs on condition that only the top portion of the pedestal signs, being the letters and logo, be illuminated.

(2)The applicant be advised, upon approval of Application No. 999012 , of the requirement to obtain the necessary permits from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services.

48.APPLICATION FOR CONSENT UNDER CHAPTER 276, ARTICLE I, RAVINES, OF THE FORMER CITY OF TORONTO MUNICIPAL CODE - RETENTION OF A DECK - 5 CASTLE FRANK CRESCENT (Midtown)

Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

(February 23, 1999)

Recommending that:

(1)City Council consent to Application No. 098054 respecting 5 Castle Frank Crescent to permit the construction of a deck located within the Rosedale Valley 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. L1, date stamped as received on October 19, 1998, as redlined on November 30, 1998, prepared by Lloyd & Nodwell Landscape Architects, as on file with the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services; and

(b)that the rain water leaders, at the rear of the building, remain connected to the existing drainage system;

(2)the City Solicitor be authorized to prepare the necessary agreement; and

(3)the owner be advised 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.

49.79 HIGHLAND AVENUE: APPLICATION NO. 098064 FOR CONSENT UNDER CHAPTER 276, RAVINES - ARTICLE I OF THE FORMER CITY OF TORONTO MUNICIPAL CODE - TO ALLOW PLANTING, CONSTRUCTION OF STAIRS, TERRACES AND RETAINING WALLS PARTIALLY WITHIN THE PARK DRIVE RAVINE (Midtown)

Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

(March 16, 1999)

Recommending that:

(1)City Council consent to Application No. 098064 respecting 79 Highland Avenue to permit the construction of terraces and retaining walls within the Park Drive 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. L1, 'Landscape Plan and Details - Back Garden' date stamped as received on December 2, 1998, and redlined March 16, 1999, prepared by William M. Hewick, Landscape Architect, Acme Environmentals, as on file with the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services;

(2)the City Solicitor be authorized to prepare the necessary agreement; and

(3)the owner be advised 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.

50.MAINTENANCE OF A WOOD TRELLIS - 105B GOUGH AVENUE (Don River)

Manager, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, District 1, Works and Emergency Services

(March 3, 1999)

Recommending that City Council approve the maintenance of a wood trellis within the City's right-of-way fronting 105B Gough Avenue, subject to the property owner entering into an encroachment agreement with the City of Toronto, as prescribed under Chapter 313 of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code.

51.MAINTENANCE OF A WOOD TRELLIS - FRONTING 71 RAINSFORD ROAD (East Toronto)

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

Works and Emergency Services

(March 3, 1999)

Recommending that City Council approve the maintenance of the wood trellis within the City's right-of-way fronting Rainsford Road, subject to the owner entering into an encroachment agreement with the City of Toronto as prescribed under Chapter 313 of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code.

52.INSTALLATION OF A SIGN CASE - 12 ALEXANDER STREET (Downtown)

Manager, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, District 1, Works and Emergency Services

(March 3, 1999)

Recommending that City Council approve the installation of the illuminated sign case within the public highway fronting 12 Alexander Street, provided that the sign owner agrees to restrict the use of the sign case for the display of posters or similar signage promoting the theatre's events and plays and agrees to enter into an agreement with the City of Toronto as prescribed under Chapter 313 of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code.

53.DECORATIVE SIDEWALK PLAQUE/STAR AND MONUMENT INSTALLATION - CANADA'S WALK OF FAME - JOHN STREET, SIMCOE STREET AND FRONT STREET WEST (Downtown)

Manager, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, District 1, Works and Emergency Services

(March 15, 1999)

Recommending that City Council approve the extension of the existing boundaries of Canada's Walk of Fame and the installation of decorative plaques/stars and two monuments on John Street, from Richmond Street West to King Street West; on Simcoe Street, from King Street West to Front Street West; and Front Street West, from Simcoe Street to John Street, subject to the Board of Directors of Canada's Walk of Fame:

(a)supplying the plaques/stars and monuments to the City and paying $700.00 for each plaque/star and monument for their installation by City forces;

(b)submitting to the City an irrevocable letter of credit in the amount of $10,000.00 to cover the cost of on-going maintenance work that may be required for the City sidewalk affected by the installation of the plaques/stars and monuments; and

(c)executing an agreement with such conditions as the Commissioners of Works and Emergency Services and Corporate Services may deem necessary in the interest of the City of Toronto.

54.PROVISION OF AN ON-STREET LOADING ZONE FOR DISABLED PERSONS ELIZABETH STREET, WEST SIDE, FROM DUNDAS STREET WEST TO HAGERMAN STREET (IN THE VICINITY OF THE REAR ENTRANCE/EXIT DOORS AT CITY HALL) (Downtown)

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

(March 4, 1999)

Recommending:

(1)That the parking prohibition at anytime on the west side of Elizabeth Street, from Hagerman Street to a point 25.9 metres further north, be rescinded;

(2)That a disabled persons loading zone be established on the west side of Elizabeth Street, from Hagerman Street to a point 25.9 metres further north; and

(3)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 are required.

55.PROVISION OF AN ON-STREET LOADING ZONE FOR DISABLED AND OTHER PERSONS - JARVIS STREET, WEST SIDE, BETWEEN SHUTER STREET AND DUNDAS STREET EAST FRONTING PREMISES NO. 178 (HAZELBURN HOUSING CO-OP) (Downtown)

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

(March 3, 1999)

Recommending:

(1)That a passenger loading zone be established on the west side of Jarvis Street, from a point 56.5 metres north of Shuter Street to a point 14.5 metres further north;

(2) That the one hour maximum parking regulation from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday and from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday, on the west side of Jarvis Street, between Shuter Street and Dundas Street East, be rescinded;

(3) That parking be allowed for a maximum period of one hour from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday and from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday, on the west side of Jarvis Street, between Shuter Street and a point 56.5 metres north;

(4) That parking be allowed for a maximum period of one hour from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday and from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday, on the west side of Jarvis Street, from a point 71.0 metres north of Shuter Street to Dundas Street East; and

(5)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 are required.

56.INSTALLATION OF ON-STREET DISABLED PERSONS PARKING SPACES (High Park, Trinity-Niagara, Davenport, Downtown and East Toronto)

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

(March 10, 1999)

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.

57.EXTENSION OF PERMIT PARKING HOURS ON BOWOOD AVENUE, BETWEEN YONGE STREET AND MOUNT PLEASANT ROAD (North Toronto)

Manager, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, District 1, Works and Emergency Services

(March 15, 1999)

Recommending that:

(1)the permit parking hours of operation on Bowood Avenue, between Yonge Street and Mount Pleasant Road, be extended from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., 7 days a week, to 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.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 Bowood Avenue, between Yonge Street and Mount Pleasant Road;

(3)the existing no parking 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Monday to Friday prohibitions on both sides of Bowood Avenue, from Bocastle Avenue to Mount Pleasant Road, be rescinded;

(4)the existing maximum one hour parking limit in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday on the north side of Bowood Avenue, from a point 50 metres east of Yonge Street to Bocastle Avenue, be adjusted to allow parking for a maximum period of one hour from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday;

(5)the existing maximum one hour parking limit in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday on the south side of Bowood Avenue, from a point 91.4 metres east of Yonge Street to Bocastle Avenue, be adjusted to allow parking for a maximum period of one hour from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday to Friday; and

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

58.AMENDMENTS TO PARKING REGULATIONS NEAR PREMISES NO. 2155 DANFORTH AVENUE (East Toronto)

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

(March 17, 1999)

Recommending that:

(1) the one-space taxicab stand designation, on the south side of Danforth Avenue, west of Cedarvale Avenue, be rescinded; and

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

59.REDUCTION OF PERMIT PARKING HOURS ON BOWOOD AVENUE, BETWEEN MOUNT PLEASANT ROAD AND RONAN AVENUE (North Toronto)

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

(March 3, 1999)

Recommending that:

(1)permit parking hours of operation on Bowood Avenue, between Mount Pleasant Road and Ronan Avenue, be reduced from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., 7 days a week, to 2:00 a.m. to 7:00a.m., 7 days a week;

(2)Schedule H of Municipal Code Chapter 400, Traffic and Parking, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code be amended to incorporate Bowood Avenue, between Mount Pleasant Road and Ronan 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.

60.INTRODUCTION OF A ONE HOUR MAXIMUM PARKING RESTRICTION AND EXTENSION OF THE PERMIT PARKING HOURS - WOODYCREST AVENUE FROM GERTRUDE PLACE TO SELKIRK STREET (Don River)

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

(March 16, 1999)

Recommending:

(1)That the permit parking hours of operation where applicable under the alternate side parking system on the east and west sides of Woodycrest Avenue, between Gertrude Place and Selkirk Street, be extended from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., daily, to apply from 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., daily.

(2)That parking on the east side of Woodycrest Avenue from Gertrude Place to Selkirk Street be restricted to a maximum period of one hour from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday from December 1st of one year to March 31st of the next following year, inclusive, and from the 1st day to the 15th day of each month, from April 1st to November 30th, inclusive;

(3)That parking on the west side of Woodycrest Avenue from Gertrude Place to Selkirk Street be restricted to a maximum period of one hour from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday from the 16th day to the last day of each month, from April 1st to November 30th inclusive; and

(4)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 are required.

61.WINONA DRIVE, WEST SIDE, FROM TYRREL AVENUE TO BENSON AVENUE - IMPLEMENTATION OF A ONE HOUR MAXIMUM PARKING LIMIT FROM 8:00 A.M. TO 6:00 P.M., MONDAY TO FRIDAY (Davenport)

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

(March 15, 1999)

Recommending:

(1)That parking be allowed for a maximum period of one hour from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Winona Drive from a point 73.2 metres south of Benson Avenue to Tyrrel Avenue; 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.

62.REVERSAL OF THE ONE-WAY SOUTHBOUND TRAFFIC OPERATION TO OPERATE A ONE-WAY NORTHBOUND - WIDMER STREET, FROM ADELAIDE STREET WEST TO RICHMOND STREET WEST (Downtown)

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

(March 16, 1999)

Recommending:

(1)That the one-way southbound traffic operation on the section of Widmer Street, from Adelaide Street West to Richmond Street West, be adjusted to operate one-way northbound; and

(2)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 might be required.

63.EXTENSION OF THE MAXIMUM PARKING DURATION - WHEELER AVENUE, BETWEEN QUEEN STREET EAST AND NORWAY AVENUE (East Toronto)

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

(March 11, 1999)

Recommending:

(1)That the one hour maximum parking regulation at anytime on the east side of Wheeler Avenue from Queen Street East to Norway Avenue, be adjusted to allow parking for a maximum parking period of two hours at anytime; 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 are required.

64.RESTRICTION OF PARKING TO A MAXIMUM PERIOD OF ONE HOUR AND EXTENSION OF THE PERMIT PARKING HOURS - LOGAN AVENUE, WEST SIDE, BETWEEN EASTERN AVENUE AND QUEEN STREET EAST (Don River)

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

(March 8, 1999)

Recommending:

(1)That the permit parking hours of operation on the west side of Logan Avenue, between Eastern Avenue and Queen Street East, be extended from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., daily, to apply from 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., daily;

(2)That parking on the west side of Logan Avenue from a point 30.5 metres south of Queen Street East to a point 67 metres north of Eastern Avenue, be restricted to a maximum period of one hour from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday; and

(3)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 are required.

65.NARROWING OF THE PAVEMENT ON DUNDAS SQUARE BETWEEN YONGE STREET AND VICTORIA STREET - YONGE-DUNDAS REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT (Downtown)

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

(March 17, 1999)

Recommending:

(1)That approval be given to narrow the pavement on Dundas Square, described as follows:

"the narrowing of the pavement on DUNDAS SQUARE from a width of 11.0 metres to a width of 6.1 metres between Yonge Street and a point 60.5 metres east thereof, and a width ranging from 6.1 to 10.0 metres from a point 60.5 metres east of Yonge Street to Victoria Street, as shown on the attached print of Drawing No. 421F-5348, dated March 1999";

(2)That one-way eastbound traffic operation be implemented on Dundas Square between Yonge Street and a point 60.5 metres east thereof, and Schedule 1 of Chapter 400 of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code be amended accordingly as indicated in Appendix A of this report;

(3)That the parking regulation amendments to Schedules 23, 25 and 30 of Chapter 400 of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code indicated in Appendix A of this report be approved; and

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

66.PROPOSED EXEMPTION FOR POLICE VEHICLES FROM THE EXISTING WESTBOUND LEFT-TURN PROHIBITION - EGLINTON AVENUE WEST AND DUPLEX AVENUE (North Toronto)

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

(March 11, 1999)

Recommending:

(1) That the existing westbound left-turn prohibition on Eglinton Avenue West at Duplex Avenue, in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. except Sundays and Public Holidays, be amended to exempt police vehicles; 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.

67.PROPOSED DESIGNATION OF AN EXCLUSIVE SOUTHBOUND LEFT TURN LANE - UNIVERSITY AVENUE AT ADELAIDE STREET WEST (Downtown)

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

(March 11, 1999)

Recommending:

(1)That the easterly southbound lane on University Avenue at Adelaide Street West be designated for left-turning vehicles only, between Adelaide Street West and a point 30.5 metres north thereof; 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.

68.PROPOSED DESIGNATION OF AN EXCLUSIVE NORTHBOUND RIGHT TURN LANE - JOHN STREET AT ADELAIDE STREET WEST (Downtown)

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

(March 12, 1999)

Recommending:

(1) That the easterly northbound lane on John Street at Adelaide Street West be designated for right-turning vehicles only, between Adelaide Street West and a point 30.5 meters south thereof; 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.

69.PARKING ON MULOCK AVENUE (Davenport)

Manager, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, District 1, Works and Emergency Services

(March 15, 1999)

Recommending that this report be received for information.

70.INSTALLATION OF A NORTHBOUND "STOP" SIGN - INTERSECTION OF KEYSTONE AVENUE AND BECK AVENUE (East Toronto)

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

(March 10, 1999)

Recommending:

(1)That a "Stop" sign be installed for northbound traffic on Beck Avenue at Keystone Avenue; 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 are required.

71.THE INTERSECTION OF DOROTHY STREET AND HILTZ AVENUE - IMPACT OF ALL-WAY "STOP" SIGN CONTROL ON TRAFFIC OPERATION (East Toronto)

(REFERRED BACK BY CITY COUNCIL AT ITS MEETING OF MARCH 2, 3 AND 4, 1999)

Director, Transportation Services, District 1

(September 28, 1999)

Recommending that this be received for information.

72.REQUEST FOR SPEED HUMP POLL - MARCHMOUNT ROAD BETWEEN SHAW STREET AND OSSINGTON AVENUE (Davenport)

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

(March 12, 1999)

Recommending that this report be received for information.

73.INSTALLATION OF SPEED HUMPS - CASTLEFIELD ROAD FROM EGLINTON AVENUE WEST TO CRESTVIEW ROAD (North Toronto)

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

(March 8, 1999)

Recommending:

(1)That approval be given to alter sections of the roadway on Castlewood Road, from Eglinton Avenue West to Crestview Road 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 CASTLEWOOD ROAD from Eglinton Avenue West to Crestview Road, generally as shown on the attached print of Drawing No. 421F-5290, dated November 1998,"

(2)That the speed limit be reduced from forty kilometres per hour to thirty kilometres per hour on Castlewood Road from Eglinton Avenue West to Crestview Road, 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 might be required.

74.PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF SPEED BUMPS - LANE SYSTEM BOUNDED BY ST. CLAIR AVENUE WEST, ARLINGTON AVENUE, BENSON AVENUE (Davenport)

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

(March 10, 1999)

Recommending:

(1)That the installation of speed bumps in the public lane system bounded by St. Clair Avenue West, Arlington Avenue, Benson Avenue and Greensides Avenue of the type and design noted and at locations shown on Drawing No. 421F-5015 be approved; and

(2)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.

75.EXTENSION OF STADIUM ROAD SOUTHERLY, THENCE WESTERLY (Trinity-Niagara)

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

(March 15, 1999)

Recommending:

(1)That the lands, shown hatched on the attached Plan SYE 2912, be laid out and dedicated for public highway purposes and declared to form part of Stadium Road;

(2)That standing be prohibited at anytime on both sides of the east-west branch of Stadium Road from the north-south branch of Stadium Road to the west end of the street; 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.

76.ONCE PER WEEK DAYTIME GARBAGE AND RECYCLING COLLECTION RESCHEDULING IN THE TORONTO COMMUNITY COUNCIL AREA

General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services

(March 9, 1999)

Recommending that authority be granted to implement the proposed collection schedule described in this report effective June 21, 1999 and that staff produce and distribute a revised collection calendar to all affected households by mid June 1999.

77.REQUEST FOR REMOVAL OF A CITY-OWNED TREE - 322 GLEN ROAD (Midtown)

Commissioner, Economic Development, Culture and Tourism

(March 15,1999)

Recommending that the request for tree removal be denied.

78.DESIGNATION OF 2 STRACHAN AVENUE (STANLEY BARRACKS)(Trinity-Niagara)

City Clerk

(February 25, 1999)

Recommending that authority be granted for the introduction of the necessary Bill in Council to designate 2 Strachan Avenue (Stanley Barracks) (Trinity Niagara) for architectural and historical reasons under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, and the appropriate City Officials be directed to take whatever action may be necessary to comply with the provisions of the said Act in respect to such designation.

79.LIQUOR PLEBISCITE (Davenport)

City Solicitor

(March 10, 1999)

Recommending that this report be received for information.

80.FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THE FAIRLAWN COMMUNITY CENTRE (North Toronto)

Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism

(March 16, 1999)

Recommending that funding in the amount of $3,486.00 be made available to the Fairlawn Neighbourhood Centre in support of the purchase and installation of the Neutral All Season Window Film.

81.FEASIBILITY OF INSTALLING SPEED HUMPS ON GLENCAIRN AVENUE, DUPLEX AVENUE TO ROSEWELL AVENUE (North Toronto)

Councillor Johnston

(February 18, 1999)

Requesting that the appropriate City staff review the feasibility of installing speed humps on Glencairn Avenue, Duplex Avenue to Rosewell Avenue, and report back to the Toronto Community Council.

82.REQUEST FOR SPEED HUMPS ON DUFFERIN PARK AVENUE ADJACENT TO ST. MARY SECONDARY CATHOLIC SCHOOL (Trinity-Niagara)

Councillors Pantalone and Silva

(March 5, 1999)

Requesting:

(1)That the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services be requested to investigate the feasibility and effectiveness of installing two speed humps on Dufferin Park Avenue adjacent to St. Mary Secondary Catholic School to prevent illegal "drag-racing" on this residential street;

(2)That a report be presented to the next meeting of Toronto Community Council regarding this matter and that the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

83.LIQUOR LICENCE APPLICATION - LION ON THE BEACH - 1958 QUEEN STREET EAST (East Toronto)

Councillor Jakobek

(undated)

Requesting:

(1)That City Council advise the Commission that the Commission should impose a condition on the Lion's Liquor Licence to cease the sale and service of liquor on the westerly patio area at 10:15 p.m. and to clear that patio area of all patrons by no later than 11 p.m., nightly, having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents of the municipality; and

(2)That the City Solicitor be authorized to attend before the Commission at the hearing set for May 4, 1999, in support of the imposition of this condition.

84.LIQUOR LICENCE APPLICATION - 5 ST. JOSEPH STREET (Downtown)

Councillor Rae

(undated)

Requesting:

(1)That City Council reaffirm its resolution of June 2, 1978; and

(2)That the City Solicitor be requested to appear at the hearing regarding 5 St. Joseph to oppose the issuance of the liquor licence.

85.APPEAL OF COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT DECISION - 148 BORDEN STREET (Downtown)

Councillor Chow

(undated)

Requesting that City Council request staff to appear at the Ontario Municipal Board in support of the Committee of Adjustment decision.

86.REQUEST FOR IMPROVED TTC SERVICE IN PARKDALE (High Park)

General Secretary, Toronto Transit Commission

(February 25, 1999)

Advising the Toronto Community Council of the Commission's receipt of a report titled, "Request for Improved TTC Service in Parkdale", noting that:

(1)excellent transit service is currently provided in Parkdale;

(2)the TTC would be pleased to consider any proposals for specific transit service improvements as part of the annual Service Plan process. The deadline for submissions to the Service Plan is April 5, 1999;

(3)the most-significant and immediate action the Toronto Community Council could take to improve the existing transit service in Parkdale would be to support and encourage an enforceable and effective ban on left-turning automobiles from streetcar tracks. The TTC supports this initiative, and encourages any action which would reduce the delays to streetcar customers resulting from left-turning automobiles;

(4)it would be beneficial if the Toronto Community Council were to endorse recent TTC initiatives which would increase the fines for blocking streetcar tracks and make easier the removal of private vehicles which park on or block streetcar tracks.

87.REQUEST FOR ENDORSEMENT OF EVENTS FOR LIQUOR LICENSING

PURPOSES

a)(March 30, 1999) from Councillor Pantalone and Councillor Silva respecting the Annual Senhor Da Petra Festival, Trinity Bellwoods Park, on July 31, 1999 and August 1, 1999.

b)(February 19, 1999) from Steve Chisholm, Benson & Hedges Symphony of Fire respecting the Benson & Hedges Symphony of Fire, VIP reception, June 19, 26, 30, July 3, 8 and 10, 199 from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 p.m.

c)(February 23, 1999) from Councillor Rae respecting The Fashion Cares Gala, the New Convention Centre, May 8, 1999 from 6:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.

d)(February 24, 1999) from Patti Marshall, respecting Du Maurier Downtown Jazz, 1999, Toronto Colony Hotel on Chestnut Street, June 25 to July 4, 1999.

e)(March 12, 1999) from Ian Melvin, The Fringe, respecting The Fringe: Toronto's Theatre Festival, July 1 - 11, 1999.

f)(March 10, 1999) from Lido Chilelli, Toronto Fiesta respecting Toronto Fiesta at Earlscourt Park, July 10 and 11, 1999, 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

g)March 9, 1999) from Elizabeth Dove, African Medical and Research Foundation respecting a fundraising event at St. Lawrence Market North, May 17th, 1999.

h)(March 15, 1999) from Councillor Pantalone and Councillor Mario Silva respecting Permission for consumption of alcohol in the seating area by patrons on a permanent basis during Concert Events of the Molson Amphitheatre