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TORONTO COMMUNITY COUNCIL

A G E N D A

MEETING NO. 5

Date of Meeting:

Time:

Location:

May 26 and 27, 1999

9:30 a.m.

Council Chambers

City Hall

100 Queen Street West

Enquiry: Frances Pritchard, Administrator

392-7033

fpritcha@toronto.ca

DEPUTATION SCHEDULE - MAY 26, 1999

Items 1-910:00 a.m.

Items 10-1811:00 a.m.

Items 19-2012 noon

Items 21-262:00 p.m.

Item 697:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on May 26, 1999

to be continued at 9:30 a.m. on May 27, 1999 (if required)

DEPUTATION:

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

(DEFERRED FROM TORONTO COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 30, 1999)

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

(March 15, 1999)

Recommending:

(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.

(a)(May 14, 1999) from the Manager, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, District 1 - Results of the Poll

DEPUTATION:

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

(DEFERRED FROM TORONTO COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETINGS OF JANUARY 20 AND MARCH 30, 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

(b)(March 25, 1999) from Myra Moore

DEPUTATION:

3.APPEAL - FRONT YARD PARKING - 29 ADMIRAL ROAD (Midtown)

(DEFERRED FROM TORONTO COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 28, 1999)

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

(April 13, 1999)

Recommending:

(1)That City Council deny the request for an exemption from the by-law to permit front yard parking at 29 Admiral 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 June 23, 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.

DEPUTATION:

4.APPEAL OF DENIAL OF APPLICATION FOR A BOULEVARD CAFE - 785 CARLAW AVENUE (CONVENIENCE ADDRESS FOR 560 DANFORTH AVENUE) (Don River)

(DEFERRED FROM TORONTO COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 28, 1999)

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

(April 9, 1999)

Recommending:

(1)City Council deny the application for a boulevard cafe fronting 785 Carlaw Avenue; OR

(2)City Council approve the application for a boulevard cafe fronting 785 Carlaw Avenue, 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)(April 21, 1999) from Ms. Kathryn Oughtred

DEPUTATION:

5.CONVERSION OF NEW STREET, BETWEEN DAVENPORT ROAD AND THE WEST END OF NEW STREET, FROM 'AREA BASED PERMIT PARKING' TO 'STREET NAME BASED PERMIT PARKING' (Midtown)

(DEFERRED FROM TORONTO COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 28, 1999)

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

(April 13, 1999)

Recommending that:

1.City Council deny the conversion of permit parking on New Street, between Davenport Road and the west end of New Street, from 'Area Based Permit Parking' to 'Street Name Based Permit Parking'; OR

2.(a)permit parking on New Street, between Davenport Road and the west end of New Street, be converted from 'Area Based Permit Parking' to 'Street Name Based Permit Parking'; and

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

PUBLIC MEETING:

6.CITY SOLICITOR SUBMITTING DRAFT ZONING BY-LAW RESPECTING NO. 103 WEST LODGE AVENUE (High Park) (Report not yet available)

(a)(May 7, 1999) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services - Final Report on Application No. 197024 To Amend Site Specific By-law 22037 To Permit A Reduction In The Number of Parking Spaces Required For 103-105 West Lodge Avenue

PUBLIC MEETING:

7.DRAFT ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT AND DRAFT SIGN BY-LAW - NO. 52 ST. LAWRENCE STREET, 71 LIVE-WORK UNITS (Don River)

City Solicitor

(May 10, 1999)

Recommending that:

(1)the Toronto Community Council hold a public meeting in respect of Draft By-law (1) in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act and in respect of Draft By-law (2) in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Act.

Following the public meeting and in the event the Toronto Community Council wishes to approve the Draft By-laws, it could recommend that:

(2)the Draft By-laws attached to the report (May10,1999) of the City Solicitor be approved and that authority be granted to introduce the necessary bills in Council to give effect thereto;

(3)Recommendations 1-5, as amended, of the report of the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services (April28,1999) be adopted.

(a)(April 28, 1999) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services - Final Report on Rezoning Application No. 198010 for the Renovation and Re-Use of a Light Industrial Building at 52 St. Lawrence Street for 71 Live-Work Units

PUBLIC MEETING:

8.CITY SOLICITOR SUBMITTING DRAFT SIGN BY-LAW RESPECTING NO. 1 DUNDAS STREET WEST ET AL (EATON CENTRE) (Downtown) (Report Not Yet Available)

(a)(May 12, 1999) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services respecting 1 Dundas Street West (Toronto Eaton Centre), Application No. 999021 Request for Approval of a Site Specific Amendment to Chapter 297, Signs of the Former City of Toronto Municipal Code to Permit Signage on the Yonge and Dundas Street Facades of The Toronto Eaton Centre including a Media Tower

DEPUTATION:

9.REPORT ON SITE PLAN APPLICATION NO. 397070 FOR 100-108 CHARLES STREET WEST AND 4 ST. THOMAS STREET: TO CONSTRUCT AN 11 STOREY HOTEL (Downtown)

Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

(May 12, 1999)

Recommending:

(1)That City Council concur with the applicant's request to demolish the historic houses at 100 -108 Charles Street as part of the new hotel proposal for these lands;

(2)Should City Council adopt Recommendation 1, that:

(a)the City Solicitor, in consultation with the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services, be instructed to amend the Site Specific By-laws to permit the revised hotel proposal; and

(b)the City Solicitor be requested to inform the Ontario Municipal Board of these amendments and that City staff be authorized to take the steps necessary to implement such decision.

DEPUTATION:

10.PROPOSAL BY THE TORONTO PARKING AUTHORITY TO REPLACE EXISTING ILLUMINATED PEDESTAL SIGNS WITH NEW ILLUMINATED GROUND SIGNS ON 13 PARKING LOTS IN THE FORMER CITY OF TORONTO (All Wards in the former City of Toronto)

Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

(May 7, 1999)

Recommending that:

(1)City Council approve the following applications respecting minor variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code, to permit all 8 requested illuminated ground signs, as listed below:

Application 999022400 Keele StreetWard 19:1 replacement sign

Application 9990231325 Queen St.W. Ward 19:1 replacement sign

Application 999024 16 Ossington Av.Ward 20: 1 replacement sign

Application 99902625 Dundas St. E.Ward 24:1 replacement sign

Application 999028111 Richmond St. E. Ward 25:1 replacement sign

Application 999029 323 Richmond St. E.Ward 25:1 replacement sign

Application 999032573 Gerrard Street E.Ward 25:1 replacement sign

Application 999033716 Pape AvenueWard 25:1 replacement sign

all on condition that:

(i)the 8 existing pedestal signs be removed; and

(ii)the Accessibility Guidelines be implemented by providing a cane detectable barrier around the replacement signs to be located at 16 Ossington Avenue, 25 Dundas Street East, and 323 Richmond Street East, as illustrated on Figures C, F and I attached.

(2)City Council approve, in part, the following applications respecting minor variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code, to permit 4 of the 7 requested illuminated ground signs:

Application 99902545 Bay St. & YongeWard 242 of 3 replacement signs

Application 9990271 Church St.Ward 241 of 2 replacement signs

Application 999031111 Broadview Av.Ward 251 of 2 replacement signs

all on condition that:

(i)the 4 replacement signs be located as illustrated on Figures E-1 & E-2, G, and J and; and

(ii) the 7 existing pedestal signs be removed.

(3)City Council refuse the following applications respecting minor variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code, thereby rejecting the request to replace one illuminated ground sign in addition to an existing non-conforming ground sign:

Application 999030730 Mount PleasantWard 22

Application 9990341612 Danforth Ave.Ward 26

(4)The applicant be advised upon approval of the requirement to obtain the necessary permits from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services.

DEPUTATION:

11.REMOVAL OF PRIVATE TREE, 24 YONGE BOULEVARD (North Toronto)

Commissioner Economic Development, Culture & Tourism

(May 7, 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:

12.REQUEST FOR AN EXEMPTION FROM CHAPTER 248 OF THE FORMER CITY OF TORONTO MUNICIPAL CODE, TO PERMIT DRIVEWAY WIDENING FOR A SECOND PARKING SPACE AT 53 LAWRENCE AVENUE WEST (North Toronto)

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

(May 11, 1999)

Recommending that:

(1)City Council deny the request for an exemption from the by-law to permit driveway widening for a second parking space, at 53 Lawrence Avenue West, as such a request does not comply with Chapter 248 of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code; OR

(2)City Council approve the application for driveway widening for a second parking space at 53Lawrence Avenue West, notwithstanding that it does not comply with Chapter 248 of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code.

(a)Councillor Walker (April 22, 1999)

DEPUTATION:

13.APPLICATIONS FOR COMMERCIAL BOULEVARD PARKING AND BOULEVARD MARKETING - FRONTING 317CARLTON STREET AND ON THE SACKVILLE STREET FLANKAGE (Don River)

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

(May 10, 1999)

Recommending that:

(1)(a) City Council deny the application for commercial boulevard parking on the Sackville Street flankage of 317 Carlton Street; OR

(b)City Council approve the application for commercial boulevard parking on the Sackville Street flank of 317 Carlton Street and such approval be subject to the applicant complying with the criteria set out in § 313-42 of Municipal Code Chapter 313, Streets and Sidewalks, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code; and

(2)(a) City Council approve the application for boulevard marketing fronting 317 Carlton Street and on the Sackville Street flank, subject to the removal of the chain link fence; OR

(b)City Council approve the application for boulevard marketing fronting 317 Carlton Street and on the Sackville Street flank and the continued maintenance of the 2.4 m high chain link fence subject to the business operator entering into an encroachment agreement with the City of Toronto and the business operator agreeing to remove the fence from the boulevard upon receipt of 60 days written notice to do so.

DEPUTATION:

14.REQUEST FOR AN EXTENSION OF BOULEVARD CAFE - EDWIN AVENUE FLANK OF 1627DUPONT STREET (Davenport)

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

(May 11, 1999)

Recommending that:

(1)(a)City Council deny the request to transfer the existing licensed cafe privileges on the Edwin Avenue flank of 1627 Dupont Street; OR

(b)City Council approve the request to transfer the existing licensed cafe privileges on the Edwin Avenue flank of 1627 Dupont Street, 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; and

(2)(a)City Council deny the application for an extension to the boulevard cafe on the Edwin Avenue flank of 1627 Dupont Street; OR

(b)City Council approve the application for an extension to the boulevard cafe for a total area of 44.1 sq. m. on the Edwin Avenue flank of 1627 Dupont Street, 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. In addition, a commercial boulevard parking spot for one vehicle will require cancellation due to the extended cafe.

DEPUTATION:

15.SAVORIE - OPERATION OF THE BOULEVARD CAFE DURING THE 1998 CAFE SEASON - MONTCLAIR AVENUE FLANK OF 390 SPADINA ROAD (Midtown)

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

(May 11, 1999)

Recommending that:

(1)City Council deny the continuation of the boulevard cafe on the Montclair Avenue flank of 390 Spadina Road; OR

(2)Should City Council approve the continuation of the licence for the boulevard cafe on the Montclair Avenue flank of 390 Spadina Road, with the same terms and conditions as previously approved, the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services be requested to report back at the end of the 1999 cafe season on the operation of the cafe.

DEPUTATION:

16.RESULTS OF A SECOND POLL TO DETERMINE NEIGHBOURHOOD SUPPORT OR OPPOSITION TO A BOULEVARD CAFE ON THE ASHDALE AVENUE FLANK OF 1438A GERRARD STREET EAST (East Toronto)

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

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

(May 10, 1999)

Recommending that:

(1)City Council deny the applicant's request to operate the boulevard cafe on the Ashdale Avenue flank of 1438A Gerrard Street East; OR

(2)(a)Should City Council approve the boulevard cafe application on the Ashdale Avenue flank of 1438A Gerrard Street East, the cafe be required to close and clear by 11:00p.m., 7 days a week, as set out in Municipal Code Chapter 313, Streets and Sidewalks, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code; and

(b)the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services be requested to report back at the end of the 1999 cafe season on the operation of the cafe.

(a)(January 28, 1999) from Manager, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, District 1

DEPUTATION:

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

(DEFERRED FROM TORONTO COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETINGS OF FEBRUARY 17 AND MARCH 30, 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

(b)(March 24, 1999) from Mr. Keith P. Sharp

(c)(March 24, 1999) from Mr. M. Swartz

(d)(March 24, 1999) from Ms. Rhea Plosker and Mr. Michael Carter

(e)(March 24, 1999) from Mr. Keith P. Sharp

(f)(March 24, 1999) from Ms. Gail Misra and Mr. Mark Rowlinson

(g)(March 29, 1999) from Dr. Daniel Contogiannis

(h)(Undated) from Mr. Mark Mainguy

DEPUTATION:

18.APPEAL OF DENIAL OF APPLICATIONS FOR BOULEVARD CAFES - 71 FRONT STREET EAST (THE JERSEY GIANT PUB AND RESTAURANT) AND 73A FRONT STREET EAST (THE RED PEPPER) (Downtown)

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

(May 11, 1999)

Recommending that:

(1)(a)City Council deny the applicant's requests for tree relocation and for a boulevard cafe fronting 71 Front Street East; OR

(b)should City Council approve the request for a boulevard cafe fronting 71 Front Street East, notwithstanding non-compliance with the requirement of Municipal Code Chapter 313, Streets and Sidewalks, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code, the applicant be required to pay for the removal of 2 parking meters in front of the proposed cafe and pay for the annual loss in parking revenue for the loss in the 3 metered parking spots; also to pay for the relocation of the trees; and

(2)(a)City Council deny the applicant's request for a boulevard cafe fronting 73A Front Street East; OR

(b)City Council approve the application for a boulevard cafe fronting 73A Front Street East, 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.

DEPUTATION:

19.APPEAL OF DENIAL OF APPLICATION FOR A BOULEVARD CAFE - 847 DUNDAS STREET WEST, EUCLID AVENUE FLANK (Trinity-Niagara)

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

(May 10, 1999)

Recommending that:

(1)City Council deny the application for a boulevard cafe on the Euclid Avenue flank of 847 Dundas Street West; OR

(2)City Council approve the application for a boulevard cafe on the Euclid Avenue flank of 847 Dundas 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.

DEPUTATION:

20.APPEAL OF DENIAL OF APPLICATION FOR COMMERCIAL BOULEVARD PARKING - 186 STRACHAN AVENUE (CONVENIENCE ADDRESS FOR 937 QUEEN STREET WEST) (Trinity-Niagara)

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

(May 10, 1999)

Recommending that:

(1)City Council deny the application for commercial boulevard parking fronting 186 Strachan Avenue; OR

(2)City Council approve the application for commercial boulevard parking fronting 186 Strachan Avenue, 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.

PUBLIC HEARING:

21.CITY SOLICITOR SUBMITTING DRAFT BY-LAW TO AUTHORIZE THE ALTERATION OF BLACKTHORN AVENUE FROM ST. CLAIR AVENUE WEST TO ROCKWELL AVENUE BY NARROWING THE PAVEMENT (Davenport)

(a)Clause 72 of Report 6 of the Toronto Community Council, titled "Blackthorn Avenue from St. Clair Avenue West to Rockwell Avenue - Proposed pavement narrowings (Davenport)" which was adopted without amendment by City Council at its meeting held on April 13, 14 and 15, 1999

PUBLIC HEARING:

22.CITY SOLICITOR SUBMITTING DRAFT BY-LAW TO AUTHORIZE THE ALTERATION OF DUNDAS SQUARE FROM YONGE STREET TO VICTORIA STREET BY NARROWING THE PAVEMENT (Downtown)

(a)Clause 44 of Report 6 of the Toronto Community Council, titled "Narrowing of the Pavement on Dundas Square between Yonge Street and Victoria Street - Yonge-Dundas Redevelopment Project (Downtown)" which was adopted without amendment by City Council at its meeting held on April 13, 14 and 15, 1999

PUBLIC HEARING:

23.CITY SOLICITOR SUBMITTING DRAFT BY-LAW - RESPECTING THE ALTERATION OF COLLEGE STREET BETWEEN MANNING AVENUE AND BATHURST STREET, AND EACH OF MANNING AVENUE, EUCLID AVENUE AND MARKHAM STREET NEAR COLLEGE BY NARROWING AND REALIGNING THE INTERSECTIONS (Trinity-Niagara)

(a)Clause 28 of Report No. 4 of the Toronto Community Council, titled "Realignment of Intersections - College Street from Manning Avenue to Bathurst Street (Trinity-Niagara)" , which was adopted without amendment by City Council at its meeting held on March 2, 3 and 4, 1999

PUBLIC HEARING:

24.CITY SOLICITOR SUBMITTING DRAFT BY-LAW TO AUTHORIZE THE ALTERATION OF ALBANY AVENUE FROM BLOOR STREET WEST TO BARTON AVENUE BY THE INSTALLATION OF SPEED HUMPS AND TO PASS A FURTHER BY-LAW TO REDUCE SPEED FROM 40 KM/HR TO 30 KM/HR ON THOSE PORTIONS OF STREET (Midtown)

(a)Clause 27 of Report 4 of the Toronto Community Council, titled "Examination of Feasibility of Installing Speed Humps - Albany Avenue, from Bloor Street West to Barton Avenue (Midtown)", which was adopted without amendment by City Council at its meeting held on March 2, 3 and 4, 1999

PUBLIC HEARING:

25.CITY SOLICITOR SUBMITTING DRAFT BY-LAW TO AUTHORIZE THE ALTERATION OF ROEHAMPTON AVENUE FROM MT. PLEASANT ROAD TO CARDIFF ROAD BY THE INSTALLATION OF SPEED HUMPS AND TO PASS A FURTHER BY-LAW TO REDUCE SPEED FROM 40 KM/HR TO 30 KM/HR ON THOSE PORTIONS OF STREET (North Toronto)

(a)Clause 4 of Report No. 12 of the Toronto Community Council, titled "Installation of Speed Humps - Roehampton Avenue from Mt. Pleasant Road to Cardiff Road (North Toronto)", which was adopted without amendment by City Council at its meeting held on October 28, 29 and 30, 1998

(b)Director, Transportation Services District 1, Works and Emergency Services (April 30, 1999) - Speed Hump Poll Results

PUBLIC HEARING:

26.CITY SOLICITOR SUBMITTING DRAFT BY-LAW TO AUTHORIZE THE ALTERATION OF SUDBURY STREET FROM KING STREET WEST TO DOVERCOURT WEST BY NARROWING AND REALIGNING THE PAVEMENT (Trinity-Niagara)

(a)Clause 56 of Report No. 4 of the Toronto Community Council titled "Narrowing and Realignment of the Pavement on Sudbury Street Between King Street West and Dovercourt Road (Trinity-Niagara)", which was adopted without amendment by City Council at its meeting held on March 2, 3 and 4, 1999

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST PURSUANT TO THE MUNICIPAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST ACT.REPORTS/COMMUNICATIONS (TO BE CONSIDERED AT 9:30 A.M. ON MAY 26, 1999):

27.CARLAW AVENUE FROM DANFORTH AVENUE TO MCCONNELL AVENUE - PROVISION OF A "STUDENT PICK-UP/DROP-OFF AREA" WITH SHORT TERM PARKING (Don River)

(DEFERRED FROM TORONTO COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETINGS OF APRIL 28, 1999)

Director, Transportation Services District 1

(April 1, 1999)

Recommending:

(1)That the parking prohibition at anytime on the west side of Carlaw Avenue between Danforth Avenue and McConnell Avenue, be rescinded;

(2)That parking be allowed for a maximum period of ten minutes from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday on the west side of Carlaw Avenue from a point 86.3 metres south of Danforth Avenue to a point 40.7 metres further south;

(3)That parking be prohibited from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., Monday to Friday and at anytime Saturday and Sunday, on the west side of Carlaw Avenue from a point 86.3 metres south of Danforth Avenue to a point 40.7 metres further south;

(4)That parking be prohibited at anytime on the west side of Carlaw Avenue, from Danforth Avenue to a point 86.3 metres south;

(5)That parking be prohibited at anytime on the west side of Carlaw Avenue, from a point 127.0 metres south of Danforth Avenue to McConnell Avenue; and

(6)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.

(a)(April 27, 1999) from A. Duncan, Holy Name Catholic School

28.PRELIMINARY REPORT ON 1142 DUNDAS STREET EAST - APPLICATION NO. 298002 FOR A ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT AND SITE PLAN APPROVAL TO PERMIT A 4 STOREY LIVE/WORK BUILDING (Don River)

Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

(May 11, 1999)

Recommending that:

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

29.PRELIMINARY REPORT ON 1195 QUEEN STREET EAST - APPLICATION NO. 199011 FOR AN OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND REZONING TO PERMIT THE EXPANSION OF AN EXISTING NURSING HOME (Don River)

Commissioner, Urban Planning and Development Services

(May 11, 1999)

Recommending that:

(1)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)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.PRELIMINARY REPORT ON APPLICATION NO. 199008 FOR AN OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND A REZONING, TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN APARTMENT BUILDING ON A PORTION OF 45 LISGAR STREET (Trinity-Niagara)

Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

(May 6, 1999)

Recommending that I 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.

31.PRELIMINARY REPORT ON APPLICATION NO. 199015 FOR AN OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND A REZONING TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN OFFICE BUILDING AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION WORK ON THE BLOCK KNOWN AS THE RICHMOND-ADELAIDE CENTRE (NOS. 100, 120, 130 ADELAIDE STREET WEST, 85 AND 111 RICHMOND STREET WEST, 12 AND 22 SHEPPARD STREET) (Downtown)

Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

(May 7, 1999)

Recommending that I 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.

32.INTERIM CONTROL BY-LAW 241-1998 RESPECTING 16 AVONDALE ROAD WITHIN THE AVONDALE RAVINE AND APPLICATION FOR CONSENT UNDER CHAPTER 276, ARTICLE I OF THE FORMER CITY OF TORONTO MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW HOUSE WHICH WOULD BE PARTIALLY LOCATED WITHIN THE AVONDALE RAVINE. (Midtown)

Commissioner, Urban Planning and Development Services

(May 6, 1999)

The purpose of the report is to recommend that the property known as 16 Avondale Road be fully subject to the constraints of Chapter 276 - Ravines, of the former City of Toronto's Municipal Code and that the exemption allowed by Chapter 276-5.B., which permitted the construction of a single family residence be removed. However, it is also recommended that the replacement of the existing house on the associated property at 10 Avondale Road with a new house to be constructed on the joint property of 10 and 16 Avondale Road be allowed subject to the consent of Council in response to Application No. 099007.

33.REVISED PRELIMINARY REPORT ON APPLICATION NO: 12429 TO AMEND THE ZONING BY-LAW TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF 18 RESIDENTIAL UNITS, AT 720 - 724 KINGSTON ROAD AND 35R LYALL AVENUE (East Toronto)

Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

(May 6, 1999)

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

34.250 FRONT STREET EAST, APPLICATION NO. 999007: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A VARIANCE FROM CHAPTER 297, SIGNS, OF THE FORMER CITY OF TORONTO MUNICIPAL CODE (Don River)

Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

(April 16, 1999)

Recommending:

(1)That City Council approve Application No. 999007 respecting a minor variance from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to install two non-illuminated trellis wall signs for identification purposes at 250 Front Street East.

(2)That the applicant be advised, upon approval of Application No. 999007, of the requirement to obtain the necessary permits from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services.

35.204-214 KING STREET EAST & 185 FREDERICK STREET, APPLICATION NO. 999010: 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

(April 26, 1999)

Recommending that:

(1)City Council approve Application No.999010 respecting a minor variance from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit ten illuminated banner signs on condition that they only be used to identify the tenants on the ground floor and first floor levels of the building.

(2)The applicant be advised, upon approval of Application No. 999010, of therequirement to obtain the necessary permits from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services.

36.672 DUPONT STREET, APPLICATION NO. 999015: 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

(April 23, 1999)

Recommending:

(1)That City Council approve Application No. 999015 respecting minor variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit one illuminated fascia sign for third party advertising on the north wall of the building at 672 Dupont Street.

(2)That the applicant be advised, upon approval of Application No. 999015, of the requirement to obtain the necessary permits from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services.

37.55 BLOOR STREET WEST, APPLICATION NO. 999016: 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

(April 26, 1999)

Recommending:

(1)That City Council approve Application No. 999016 respecting minor variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to maintain one illuminated fascia sign for identification purposes on the west elevation, on condition that the sign be illuminated only between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. and that this be achieved by means of an automatic device.

(2)That the applicant be advised, upon approval of Application No. 999016, of the requirement to obtain the necessary permits from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services.

38.306 YONGE STREET (595 BAY STREET), APPLICATION NO. 999018: 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

(May 12, 1999)

Recommending that:

(1)City Council approve Application No. 999018 respecting minor variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit amendments to the existing sign permissions on condition that the three-dimensional sponsor logo not depict or represent any advertisement which is discriminatory in tone or content, as so defined by the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Canadian Code of Advertising Standards.

(2) The applicant be advised, upon approval of Application No. 999018, of the requirement to obtain the necessary permits from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services.

39.280 COXWELL AVENUE, APPLICATION NO. 999020: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A VARIANCE FROM CHAPTER 297, SIGNS, OF THE FORMER CITY OF TORONTO MUNICIPAL CODE (East Toronto)

Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

(May 11, 1999)

Recommending:

(1)That City Council approve Application No. 999020 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 280 Coxwell Avenue.

(2)That the applicant be advised, upon approval of Application No. 999020, of the requirement to obtain the necessary permits from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services.

40.23 SPADINA AVENUE, APPLICATION NO. 999038: 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

(May 14, 1999)

Recommending that:

(1)City Council approve Application No. 999038 respecting a minor variance from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit the proposed three undefined signs.

(2)The applicant be advised, upon approval of Application No. 999038, of the requirement to obtain the necessary permits from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services.

41.REPORT ON URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR THE RAILWAY LANDS CENTRAL AND WEST (Downtown)

Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

(May 11, 1999)

Recommending that:

(1)Council adopt the Urban Design Guidelines attached as Appendix A to this report.

(2)Council adopt the membership of the Urban Design and Environment Advisory Group attached as Appendix B to this report, including the provision that this membership may change from time to time to allow for full public consultation.

(3)Council adopt the Terms of Reference for the Urban Design and Environment Advisory Group, included in this report as Section 2.

(4)Council direct Urban Planning and Development Services staff to convene meetings of the Urban Design and Environment Advisory Group as necessary to provide input respecting individual development applications or public initiatives in the Railway Lands Central and Railway Lands West.

(5)Council adopt the District Public Art Plan attached as Appendix C of this report.

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

(DEFERRED FROM TORONTO COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 30, 1999)

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

(May 10, 1999)

Recommending that this report be received for information.

43.MASSEY STREET AT ADELAIDE STREET WEST - REALIGNMENT OF THE NORTHEAST AND SOUTHWEST CORNERS OF THE INTERSECTION (Trinity Niagara)

Director, Transportation Services District 1, Works and Emergency Services

(May 12, 1999)

Recommending:

(1)That in order to install a roadway narrowing on Massey Street in the vicinity of its intersection with Adelaide Street West, the following be approved:

(a)The narrowing of the pavement on the west side of Massey Street from Adelaide Street West to a point 15 metres south, from a width of 7.3 metres to a width varying from 4.0 metres to 7.3 metres, as shown on the attached print of Drawing No. 421F-5371 dated May, 1999;

(b)The narrowing of the pavement on the east side of Massey Street from Adelaide Street West to a point 15 metres north, from a width of 7.3 metres to a width varying from 4.0 metres to 7.3 metres, as shown on the attached print of Drawing No. 421F-5371 dated May, 1999; and

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

44.NAMING OF THE PRIVATE ROAD AT 55 KILDONAN ROAD - GLENN MORROW MEWS (East Toronto)

Executive Director, Technical Services Division

(May 10, 1999)

Recommending:

(1)That the proposed private road at 55 Kildonan Road, illustrated on the attached "Map A", be named "Glenn Morrow Mews";

(2)That Jourdan at Beaches Incorporated be required to pay the costs, estimated to be in the amount of $600.00, for the fabrication and installation of the appropriate signage; and

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

45.TWO APPLICATIONS FOR TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURES ON MERCER STREET, FROM BLUE JAYS WAY TO A POINT 200 FEET EAST OF BLUE JAYS WAY (Downtown)

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

(May 10, 1999)

Recommending that the following street be closed to all vehicular traffic, for a) Wayne Gretzky's Restaurant Corporate Function and, immediately followed by, b) Molson Indyfest Drivers' VIP Party:

(1)Mercer Street, from Blue Jays Way to a point 200 feet east of Blue Jays Way, be closed to all vehicular traffic from 8:00 a.m. Thursday, July 15, 1999 up to and including 6:00 a.m. Saturday, July 17, 1999; and

(2)that the appropriate City officials be authorized to take whatever action is necessary to give effect thereto.

46.PROPOSED CLOSING OF A PORTION OF THE PUBLIC LANE EXTENDING EASTERLY FROM ELMER AVENUE, BETWEEN PREMISES NOS. 71 AND 75 ELMER AVENUE. (East Toronto)

Director, Transportation Services District 1, Works and Emergency Services

(April 22, 1999)

Recommending:

(1)That the portion of the public lane situated between Premises Nos. 71 and 75 Elmer Avenue, shown hatched on the attached Plan SYE 2888, be stopped-up and closed; and

(2)That the appropriate City Officials be authorized to take the necessary action to give effect to the foregoing, including the introduction in Council of any Bills that might be required, and give notice to the public.

47.PRIVATE LANE SOUTH OF ST. CLAIR AVENUE WEST, EXTENDING WESTERLY FROM SPRING GROVE AVENUE BETWEEN PREMISES

NOS. 34 AND 36 (Davenport)

Director, Transportation Services District 1

(May 7, 1999)

Recommending that Toronto Community Council recommend to City Council:

(1)That a Local Improvement recommendation on the initiative plan be prepared for the opening of a public lane, approximately 3.05 metres in width, extending westerly from Spring Grove Avenue, as shown hatched on the attached Plan SYE 2925; and

(2)That the appropriate officials be authorized to take whatever action is necessary in respect thereto.

48.CASTLEFIELD AVENUE FROM CHAPLIN CRESCENT TO CALDOW ROAD - PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF SPEED HUMPS (North Toronto)

Director, Transportation Services District 1, Works and Emergency Services

(May 6, 1999)

Recommending:

(1)That approval be given to alter sections of the roadway on Castlefield Avenue, from Chaplin Crescent to Caldow 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 CASTLEFIELD AVENUE from Chaplin Crescent to Caldow Road, generally as shown on the attached print of Drawing No. 421F-5368, April 1999,"

(2)That the speed limit be reduced from forty kilometres per hour to thirty kilometres per hour on Castlefield Avenue from Chaplin Crescent to Caldow 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.

(a)(May 10, 1999) from Councillor Johnston

(b)Councillor Walker (April 23, 1999)

49.DAY AVENUE AND SELLERS AVENUE BETWEEN MORRISON AVENUE AND ROGERS ROAD - INTRODUCTION OF ONE-WAY TRAFFIC OPERATIONS AND ADJUSTMENT OF PARKING REGULATIONS (Davenport and York-Eglinton)

Director, Transportation Services District 1, Works and Emergency Services

(April 27, 1999)

Recommending:

(1)That a one-way southbound traffic operation be implemented on Day Avenue between Morrison Avenue and Rogers Road;

(2)That a one-way northbound traffic operation be implemented on Sellers Avenue between Morrison Avenue and Rogers Road;

(3)That the "No Parking Anytime" prohibition on the west side of Day Avenue between Morrison Avenue and Rogers Road be rescinded;

(4)That the "No Parking Anytime" prohibition on the east side of Sellers Avenue between Morrison Avenue and Rogers Road be rescinded;

(5)That the "No Parking Anytime" prohibition on the west side of Sellers Avenue between Morrison Avenue and a point approximately 15 metres north thereof be rescinded;

(6)That the existing permit parking hours of operation from 12:01 a.m. to 6:00 a.m., daily on the west side of Sellers Avenue from a point approximately 22 metres north of Morrison Avenue to Rogers Road be amended to operate from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., daily, to be set out in a new Schedule "B" of Municipal Code, Chapter 985, Parking - Overnight and By-law No. 3491-80; and

(7)That the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect to the foregoing including the introduction in Council of any Bills that are required.

50.TEMPERANCE STREET FROM 50 METRES WEST OF YONGE STREET TO BAY STREET - IMPLEMENTATION OF ONE-WAY WESTBOUND OPERATION (Downtown)

Director, Transportation Services District 1, Works and Emergency Services

(April 29, 1999)

Recommending:

(1)That Temperance Street operates one-way westbound from a point 50 metres west of Yonge Street to Bay Street for the duration of the construction of the Bay/Adelaide Centre (approximately 2 years); 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.

51.ADELAIDE STREET WEST AND KING STREET WEST - INTRODUCTION OF "NO STOPPING" REGULATIONS (Downtown)

Director, Transportation Services District 1, Works and Emergency Services

(April 23, 1999)

Recommending:

(1)That the changes to the parking, standing and stopping regulations on the north side of King Street West between Spadina Avenue and Charlotte Street and the parking and stopping regulations on the south side of Adelaide Street West between Spadina Avenue and Charlotte Street outlined in the schedules contained in Appendix "A" attached hereto 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 are required.

52.GLOUCESTER STREET, BOTH SIDES, FROM YONGE STREET TO CHURCH STREET - PROHIBITION OF STOPPING FROM 7:00 P.M. TO 7:00 A.M. AND PROHIBITION OF PARKING FROM 7:00 A.M. TO 7:00 P.M., DAILY (Downtown)

Director, Transportation Services District 1, Works and Emergency Services

(April 21, 1999)

Recommending:

(1)That the parking prohibition at anytime on the north side of Gloucester Street, from Yonge Street to Church Street, be rescinded;

(2)That the parking prohibition at anytime on the south side of Gloucester Street, from Yonge Street to a point 91.5 metres further east, be rescinded;

(3)That stopping be prohibited from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., daily, on the north side of Gloucester Street, from Yonge Street to Church Street;

(4)That stopping be prohibited from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., daily, on the south side of Gloucester Street, from Yonge Street to a point 91.5 metres further east;

(5)That parking be prohibited from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., daily, on the north side of Gloucester Street, from Yonge Street to Church Street;

(6)That parking be prohibited from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., daily, on the south side of Gloucester Street, from Yonge Street to a point 91.5 metres further east; and

(7)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

53.INTRODUCTION OF PERMIT PARKING ON THE WEST SIDE OF MUTUAL STREET, BETWEEN MCGILL STREET AND CARLTON STREET (Downtown)

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

(May 10, 1999)

Recommending that:

(1)permit parking be introduced on the west side of Mutual Street, between McGill Street and Carlton Street, on a street name basis, to operate during the hours of 12:01 a.m. to 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 west side of Mutual Street, between McGill Street and Carlton Street; and

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

54.INSTALLATION/REMOVAL OF ON-STREET DISABLED PERSONS PARKING SPACE. (High Park, Davenport, Don River and East Toronto)

Director, Transportation Services, District 1

(May 12, 1999)

Recommending:

(1)That the installation/removal 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.

55.EXTENSION OF PERMIT PARKING HOURS ON LOGAN AVENUE, BETWEEN LANGLEY AVENUE AND RIVERDALE AVENUE (Don River)

(DEFERRED FROM TORONTO COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETINGS OF OCTOBER 14, 1998 AND NOVEMBER 12, 1998)

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

(May 11, 1999)

Recommending that:

(1)the permit parking hours of operation on Logan Avenue, between Langley Avenue and Riverdale Avenue, be extended from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., 7 days a week, to 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., 7days a week;

(2)Schedule C of Municipal Code Chapter 400, Traffic and Parking, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code, be amended to incorporate Logan Avenue, between Langley Avenue and Riverdale 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.

(a)Acting Assistant Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement (October 1, 1998)

56.INTRODUCTION OF PERMIT PARKING ON BOTH SIDES OF DAVENPORT ROAD, FROM CHRISTIE STREET TO BATHURST STREET AND FROM OSSINGTON AVENUE TO CHRISTIE STREET (Davenport & Midtown)

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

(May 11, 1999)

Recommending that:

(1)permit parking be introduced on both sides of Davenport Road, from Christie Street to Bathurst Street and from Ossington Avenue to Christie Street, on a street name basis, to operate during the hours of 12:01 a.m. and 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 Davenport Road, from Christie Street to Bathurst Street and from Ossington Avenue to Christie Street; and

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

(a)(October 1, 1998) from Acting Assistant Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services

57.EXTENSION OF PERMIT PARKING HOURS ON LATIMER AVENUE, BETWEEN EGLINTON AVENUE WEST AND CRESTVIEW ROAD (North Toronto)

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

(May 10, 1999)

Recommending that:

(1)the permit parking hours of operation on Latimer Avenue, between Eglinton Avenue West and Crestview 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., 7days 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 Latimer Avenue, between Eglinton Avenue West and Crestview Road; 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.

58.PORTUGAL VILLAGE, AREA BOUNDED BY CRAWFORD STREET, COLLEGE STREET, GRACE STREET/BELLWOODS AVENUE AND DUNDAS STREET WEST - RESCINDMENT OF TRAFFIC CALMING PROPOSAL. (Trinity-Niagara)

Director, Transportation Services District 1

(April 30, 1999)

Recommending:

(1)That By-law No. 1996-0202 (to further amend By-law No. 602-89), enacted by the former City of Toronto Council on April 29, 1996, to authorize the narrowing of sections of the pavement for traffic calming purposes on the streets in the Portugal Village Area bounded by Crawford Street, College Street, Grace Street/Bellwoods Avenue and Dundas Street West, and associated Drawing Nos. 421F-4588, 421F-4589 and 421F-4591, dated January 1996, be rescinded;

(2)That By-law No. 1996-0391 (to further amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 400) enacted by the former City of Toronto Council on August 12, 1996, respecting traffic and parking regulations associated with the narrowing of sections of the pavement for traffic calming purposes on certain streets in the Portugal Village Area, be rescinded; 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.

59.REQUEST TO RESCIND "U" TURN PROHIBITION ON ST. CLAIR AVENUE WEST BETWEEN DUFFERIN STREET AND OAKWOOD AVENUE (Davenport)

Director, Transportation Services District 1, Works and Emergency Services

(April 27, 1999)

Recommending that this report be received for information.

60.AMENDMENTS TO PARKING REGULATIONS - EASTERN AVENUE AT DIBBLE STREET (Don River)

Director, Transportation Services District 1, Works and Emergency Services

(May 11, 1999)

Recommending:

(1) That stopping be prohibited at all times on the north side of Eastern Avenue, between Dibble Street and a point 40 metres east thereof; and

(2) 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.

61.SECTION 37 AMENDMENT: 55, 60, 70 AND 80 MILL STREET (GOODERHAM AND WORTS DISTILLERY COMPLEX) (Don River)

Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

(May 12, 1999)

Recommending that the City Solicitor be authorized to prepare and execute an amending agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act to give effect to the changes described in this report.

62.905 QUEEN STREET WEST - HERITAGE EASEMENT AGREEMENT (Trinity-Niagara)

Managing Director, Heritage Toronto

(May 12, 1999)

Recommending:

(1)That authority be granted for the execution of a Heritage Easement Agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of 905 Queen Street West, using substantially the form of easement agreement prepared by the City Solicitor, subject to such amendments as may be deemed necessary by the City Solicitor in consultation with the Managing Director, Heritage Toronto; and

(2)That authority be granted for the introduction of any necessary Bills in Council to give effect thereto.

63.OPERATION OF THE 1999 MOLSON INDY RACE AT EXHIBITION PLACE (Trinity-Niagara)

Director, Transportation Services District 1, Works and Emergency Services

(April 29, 1999)

Recommending:

(1)That authority be granted to totally occupy or close Lake Shore Boulevard West between Strachan Avenue and Ontario Drive from 9:00 p.m. Thursday, July 15, 1999, to 11:59 p.m. Sunday, July18,1999, except for emergency vehicles and Transportation Department vehicles. (Access and egress will be maintained to Ontario Place and local Lake Shore Boulevard West traffic by an alternate route via Remembrance Drive, a parallel road on the south edge of Lake Shore Boulevard West);

(2)That stopping be prohibited from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. from July 16, 1999 to July 18, 1999 inclusive, on both sides of Fleet Street from Bathurst Street to Strachan Avenue, and on both sides of Strachan Avenue from Lake Shore Boulevard West to King Street West; and

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

(a)Clause 7 of Report No. 4 of the Urban Environment and Development Committee, titled "Renewal of Agreement to Permit Molson Indy Race at Exhibition Place for 1998, 1999 and 2000", which was adopted without amendment by City Council at its meeting held on April 16, 1998

64.PUBLIC ART CONTRIBUTIONS

City Clerk

(May 4, 1999)

Advising that City Council at its Special Meeting held on April 26, 27 and 28, 1999, adopted, as amended, Clause No. 1 contained in Report No. 8 of The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee, headed "1999 Operating Budget" and in so doing, Council referred the following motion to the Toronto Community Council for consideration:

"It is further recommended that immediately, and until further notice, the Public Art contributions payable upon approval of developments located in the Toronto Community Council area, and in any other community in the City of Toronto, be applied to public transit operating and capital deficits."

65.PROVISION OF LITTER BINS WITH ADVERTISING

Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services

(May 3, 1999)

Recommending that the Community Councils, except Etobicoke, advise Toronto Council as soon as possible whether they support replacing existing litter bins with new bins with an advertising component and, if so, whether there are any existing bin locations in the Community Council Area that should be excluded.

66.ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD APPEAL WITH RESPECT TO A DECISION BY THE COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT - 233 PEARSON AVENUE (High Park)

Councillors Korwin-Kuczynski and Miller

(Undated)

Requesting City Council advise the Ontario Municipal Board, that the variances being sought by the applicant are not considered minor, and the owner's past history of zoning, building, and possible plumbing and fire code violations, do not warrant consideration of approval of the appeal by the Ontario Municipal Board

(a)Decision of the Committee of Adjustment dated December 9, 1998

67.REQUEST FOR SPEED HUMP REPORT - FOR LINDSEY AVENUE BETWEEN DUFFERIN STREET AND HAVELOCK STREET (Trinity Niagara)

Councillor Pantalone

(May 10, 1999)

Requesting Commissioner of City Works Services to report on the feasibility of speed humps being installed on Lindsey Avenue, between Dufferin Street and Havelock Street.

68.REQUEST FOR ENDORSEMENT OF EVENTS FOR LIQUOR LICENSING PURPOSES:

(a)(May 3, 1999) from Regatta Manager, The East Seal Society respecting the Tenth Annual Easter Seals Regatta - July 11, 1999

(b)(May 3, 1999) from Tenant Services Co-ordinator, Omers Realty Management Corporation respecting 2 Bloor Street West - Annual Tenant Barbeque - July 15, 1999

(c)(April 30, 1999) from Human Resources Department, Ontario Medical Association respecting Annual Staff Picnic - June 25, 1999

(d)(April 29, 1999) from Mr. Noble, Street Events Management respecting Temporary Extension of Licensed Area - 99 Blue Jays Way - July 15 and 16, 1999

(e)(May 7, 1999) from President, Toronto Australia New Zealand Club respecting Tranzac's 1st Annual Clubbing Weekend - June 25 - 27, 1999

(f)(May 10, 1999) from Producer, Music Africa respecting 11th Annual AfroFest - July 11, 1999

(g)(May 11, 1999) from Director of Development, Tarragon Theatre respecting Toronto's Theatre Festival - July 1 - 11, 1999

TORONTO COMMUNITY COUNCIL

SPECIAL SESSION

WEDNESDAY, MAY 26, 1999

7:00 P.M. TO 10:00 P.M.

AND

THURSDAY, MAY 27, 1999, AT 9:30 A.M. (IF REQUIRED)

DEPUTATION:

69.A HARMONIZED ENVIRONMENTAL TOBACCO SMOKE (ETS) BY-LAW FOR THE CITY OF TORONTO: COMMUNITY INPUT PROCESS

Secretary, Board of Health

(April 6, 1999)

Advising that the Board of Health at its meeting on April 6, 1999:

(1)adopted the report dated March 26, 1999, from the Medical Officer of Health with respect to the community input process for a harmonized Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) By-law for the City of Toronto; and

(2)forwards such report to the Community Councils for staff presentation and deputations on the policy options and recommendations paper attached thereto, at the Community Council meetings scheduled to be held on May 26 and 27, 1999, with recommendations from the Community Councils to be referred to the Medical Officer of Health and the City Solicitor for consideration and recommendations back to the Board of Health at its meeting on June 28 and 29, 1999.

(a)(May 6, 1999) from the Secretary, Board of Health respecting Ventilation Option for the Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) By-law.

 

   
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