YORK COMMUNITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
MEETING No. 11
Date of Meeting: December 2, 1999 Enquiry: Glenda Jagai
Time: 9:30 a.m. Administrator
Location: York Civic Centre 394-2516
Council Chamber gjagai@toronto.ca
2nd Floor
2700 Eglinton Avenue West
Toronto.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST PURSUANT TO
THE MUNICIPAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST ACT.
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES.
Minutes of meetings held on October 12, 1999 and November 9, 1999
COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS.
1. 1001 ROSELAWN AVENUE, PRELIMINARY EVALUATION REPORT, ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT -
Ward 28, York Eglinton.
10:00 a.m. DEPUTATION - Mr. Murray Goldman, Westside Developments Ltd.
(A) Mr. Murray Goldman
(November 6, 1999)
Requesting to make a deputation on the following points regarding a report (September 28, 1999) from the Director,
Community Planning, West District:
1. to express dismay that the above matter which was directed by the Community Council to be heard December 2, 1999, is
not ready;
2. to report on the progress of the entire development; and
3. to discuss the freehold townhouse issue as reported on by the Works Department.
(B) Action taken by the York Community Council on October 12, 1999 in considering a report (September 28, 1999) from
the Director, Community Planning, West District, viz:
"(1) that the recommendation in the report dated September 28, 1999 from the Director, Community Planning, West
District, be approved;
(2) that the Director, Community Planning, West District, attempt to have the planning staff report ready for the December
2, 1999 meeting of the York Community Council; and
(3) that the Director, Community Planning, West District, report on the fast-tracking program to the Community Council
and to the Planning and Transportation Committee."
(C) (September 28, 1999) from the Director, Community Planning, West District, considered by the York Community
Council on October 12, 1999, providing preliminary comments on the processing of an application received
September 2, 1999, from Westside Developments Ltd. to amend alteration and Zoning By-law No. 1-83 from PE-Prestige
Employment Zone to Residential Multiple Zone 1 (RM1), to permit the conversion of a manufacturing/warehouse building
to an apartment building containing 171 condominium live/work units and construction of 61 residential townhouse units;
and recommending that:
(1) this report be received, and that the application continue to be circulated;
(2) upon completion of a Planning staff report, a public meeting to consider the application be scheduled for a meeting of
Community Council; and
(3) a community meeting be arranged in consultation with the local Councillors.
2. NOMINATION OF CITIZENS FOR APPOINTMENTS TO HERITAGE BOARDS ALL WARDS IN THE
FORMER CITY OF YORK -
Ward 27, York Humber and Ward 28, York Eglinton.
11:00 a.m. Staff representative will be present
Commissioner, Economic Development and Culture
(November 9, 1999)
Forwarding recommendations for the appointment of citizens to the York LACAC Panel and to the York Museum
Management Board; advising that there are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report; and
recommending that:
(1) Council appoint the following citizens to serve on the York LACAC Panel for a term to begin January 1, 2000 and to
expire on November 30, 2003: Mary Louise Ashbourne, Cecil Louis, Terry McAuliffe, Madeleine McDowell, and Susan
Sheerin Sneyd;
(2) Council appoint the following citizens to serve on the York Museum Management Board for a term to begin January 1,
2000 and to expire on November 30, 2003: Eugene Miller, Ellen Mitchell, Wilbert G. Thomas, Bernard J. Thompson, Bud
Migory, and Tina Laruccia;
(3) future citizen appointments to these boards be for three-year terms coincident with the term of Council; and
(4) the appropriate City Officials be authorised and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.
3. SALE OF SURPLUS SPADINA PROPERTY AT 38 HEATHDALE ROAD
Ward 28, York Eglinton.
Acting Commissioner of Corporate Services
(November 16, 1999)
Providing information on the disposal of the property municipally known as 38 Heathdale Road and on offers submitted by
potential purchasers; advising that there will be revenue of $526,050.00 less closing costs and the usual adjustments,
subject to the revenue sharing agreement with the Province pursuant to the former Metropolitan Corporate Administration
Committee Report No. 25, Clause No. 1, approved on December 4, 1996; and recommending that:
(1) the Acting Commissioner of Corporate Services or the Executive Director of Facilities and Real Estate be authorized to
accept the highest offer in the amount of $526,050.00 as detailed herein;
(2) Council, pursuant to Clause No. 14, Report No. 36 of the former Metropolitan Management Committee adopted on
September 28, 1994, waive the minimum required deposit of 10 percent. of the purchase price;
(3) authority be granted to direct a portion of the sale proceeds on closing to fund the outstanding balance of Costing Unit
No. CP300J56187;
(4) the City Solicitor be authorized and directed to take the appropriate action, in conjunction with the Province of Ontario
Officials and/or agents, to complete this transaction on behalf of the City of Toronto and be further authorized to amend the
closing date to such earlier or later date as considered reasonable; and
(5) the appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.
4. SALE OF SURPLUS SPADINA PROPERTY AT 40 GLOUCESTER GROVE,
Ward 28, York Eglinton.
Acting Commissioner of Corporate Services
(November 15, 1999)
Providing information on the disposal of the property municipally known as 40 Gloucester Grove; advising that there will
be revenue in the amount of $247,500.00, less closing costs and the usual adjustments is anticipated; and recommending
that:
(1) the Acting Commissioner of Corporate Services or the Executive Director of Facilities and Real Estate be authorized to
accept the highest offer in the amount of $247,500.00 as detailed herein;
(2) Council, pursuant to Clause No. 14, Report No. 36 of the former Metropolitan Management Committee adopted on
September 24, 1994, waive the minimum required deposit of 10 percent of the purchase price;
(3) authority be granted to direct a portion of the sale proceeds on closing to fund the outstanding balance of Costing Unit
No. CA700CA2522;
(4) the City Solicitor be authorized and directed to take the appropriate action, in conjunction with the Province of Ontario
Officials and/or agents, to complete the transaction on behalf of the City of Toronto and be further authorized to amend the
closing date to such earlier or later date as considered reasonable; and
(5) the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.
5. SALE OF SURPLUS SPADINA PROPERTY AT 200 AVA ROAD
Ward 28, York Eglinton.
Acting Commissioner of Corporate Services
(November 16, 1999)
Providing information on the disposal of the property municipally known as 200 Ava Road and on offers submitted by
potential purchasers; advising that there will be revenue of $318,318.00, less closing costs and the usual adjustments,
subject to the revenue sharing agreement with the Province pursuant to the former Metropolitan Corporate Administration
Committee Report No. 25, Clause No. 1, approved on December 4, 1996; and recommending that:
(1) the Acting Commissioner of Corporate Services or the Executive Director of Facilities and Real Estate be authorized to
accept the highest offer in the amount of $318,318.00 as detailed herein;
(2) Council, pursuant to Clause No. 14, Report No. 36 of the former Metropolitan Management Committee adopted on
September 28, 1994, waive the minimum required deposit of 10 percent. of the purchase price;
(3) authority be granted to direct a portion of the sale proceeds on closing to fund the outstanding balance of Costing Unit
No. CA700CA2468;
(4) the City Solicitor be authorized and directed to take the appropriate action, in conjunction with the Province of Ontario
Officials and/or agents, to complete this transaction on behalf of the City of Toronto and be further authorized to amend the
closing date to such earlier or later date as considered reasonable; and
(5) the appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.
6. TRAFFIC AND PARKING CONCERNS IN THE SCOTT ROAD
AND CAMERON AVENUE AREA - Ward 27, York Humber.
Director, Transportation Services, District 1
(November 15, 1999)
Responding to a request from the York Community Council for a report on a traffic and parking proposal within the
Cameron Avenue and Scott Road Area; advising that on September 20, 1999, a public meeting was held at the York Civic
Centre to hear a variety of safety and parking concerns within the Scott Road and Cameron Avenue area; that the meeting
was attended by local residents, Silverthorn Ratepayers Association, members of the Masjid-E-Noor mosque, the local
Councillor and respective executive assistants, Toronto Police Services and municipal staff; responding to the following
recommendations proposed to alleviate the concerns raised at the meeting with respect to:
(a) Construction of a throat narrowing on the south-west corner of Scott Road and Cameron Avenue;
(b) Establishment of a loading/unloading zone on the south side of Cameron Avenue, east of Scott Road;
(c) Implementation of a "No Stopping Anytime" regulation on Cameron Avenue and Scott Road;
(d) Changing the 15-metre parking prohibition to "No Standing Anytime" on the east side of Scott Road, south of Cameron
Avenue;
advising that funds required for constructing a modular concrete curb throat narrowing on the south-west corner of Scott
Road at Cameron Avenue are estimated at $3,000.00, and are contained in the Works and Emergency Services Department
1999 Capital Budget; and recommending that:
(1) subject to a poll revealing the majority of residents on Scott Road between Holwood Avenue and Cameron Avenue
support the construction of a modular concrete curb throat narrowing on the south-west corner of Scott Road and
Cameron Avenue, a road alteration by-law be prepared and public notice be given; and
(2) the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.
7. FLASHING CONTROL BEACON AT KING STREET AND
GEORGE STREET - Ward 27, York Humber.
Director, Transportation Services, District 1
(November 16, 1999)
Advising on the impacts of installing a flashing control beacon as a cautionary measure to enhance the visibility of the stop
controls at the intersection of King Street and George Street as recommended by York Community Council at its meeting
of June 22, 1999; advising that prior to the decision related to the installation of a flashing beacon, staff were requested to
review the feasibility of installing a raised pedestrian crossing at the intersection of King Street and George Street to
improve pedestrian safety; that this report reviews the relative merits and impacts of these traffic control measures for
improving safety within the intersection; concluding that based on these study findings the existing all-way stop control is
serving the safety needs of all users; that the introduction of further traffic control measures such as a flashing hazard
identification beacons or traffic calming (i.e. a tabled intersection) would provide no safety enhancement to support the
existing all-way stop control and, therefore, cannot be justified; advising that the necessary funds for the installation of a
flashing control beacon at this intersection, estimated at $5,000.00, are not available within the Transportation Services
1999 Current Budget and that the cost of this work could be provided for in the Transportation Services Current Estimates
for installation in 2000; and recommending that a flashing control beacon not be installed at the intersection of King Street
and George Street.
8. TRAFFIC CALMING IN WARD 27, YORK HUMBER AND
WARD 28, YORK EGLINTON.
Director, Transportation Services, District 1
(November 17, 1999)
Responding to a request from the York Community Council at its meeting of October 12, 1999 for a report on the current
status of various individual requests for traffic calming within both Wards 27 and 28; attaching an Appendix providing a
summary by Ward of the current status of each individual request for traffic calming; advising that with each of these
requests, they will proceed with their normal process of studies to determine whether traffic calming would be of benefit,
preparation of a design, determination of majority support by a survey of the residents, and reporting to Community
Council with a recommendation for advertisement and enactment of a by-law; that once the Transportation Services 2000
Capital Budget is approved, we will then report on the approved locations to determine the priority for installation in 2000;
and recommending that this report be received for information.
9. URBAN FORESTRY BACK-LOG - Ward 27, York Humber and
Ward 28, York Eglinton.
Commissioner, Economic Development and Culture
(November 12, 1999)
Advising that Councillor Mihevc requested that staff report on the number of outstanding requests for tree trimming, the
approximate timeframe for the work to be undertaken and the potential to assign additional resources to address the
backlog of requests; that since that time these issues have been reported on a City-wide basis in Policy and Finance Report
No. 6, Clause No. 1, adopted by Council on September 28 and 29, 1999, as amended; that as of June 15, 1999, the average
wait for tree maintenance across the City ranged from 10-13 months clearly showing an unacceptable level of service
across the City; that the tree maintenance back-log in Wards 27 and 28 specifically as of September 29, 1999 is as follows:
Ward 1998 1999 Total
27 129 282 411
28 90 198 288
Total 219 480 699
that the forestry back-log in York as of September 29, 1999 is 699 (tree pruning/removal); that the hiring of contractors has
enhanced the ability to address the back-log in York and it is anticipated that the back-log will be reduced to an average
wait of 10 months by the end of this year; and recommending that this report be received for information.
10. 4002 DUNDAS STREET WEST - SITE PLAN APPROVAL,
Ward 27, York Humber.
Executive Director and Chief Planner
(September 3, 1999)
Reporting on a site plan application which has been requested by Councillor Nunziata to be referred to City Council;
advising that this application was received on May 12, 1999 for an eight-bay self service coin operated car wash at 4002
Dundas Street on the north side of Dundas Street West, west of Scarlett Road; that upon completion of the circulation
process, certain minor modifications and minor zoning variances were required; that on September 21, 1999, the
Committee of Adjustment granted minor variances to the rear and side yard setbacks, as well as parking requirements,
subject to the installation of a retaining wall and the applicant filing a site plan application; that these conditions have been
satisfied and the variances are now in effect; that the application addresses all departments concerns; that as all the
technical and substantive issues have been satisfied, it is recommended that the site plan be approved, subject to the
conditions outlined in the attached Statement of Approval, which includes the posting of financial securities to guarantee
completion of the landscape works and cash payment in lieu of parkland dedication; and recommending that the site plan
approval of plans and drawings be granted for a self-service coin operated car wash, subject to the conditions, as outlined
in the Statement of Approval.
11. PRESENTATIONS TO THE YORK COMMUNITY COUNCIL
Councillor J. Mihevc
(October 25, 1999)
Advising that it is unprecedented at Community Councils not to allow a local community group or a City of Toronto
agency wishing to speak to smaller groups of Councillors to present their information to the local councillors, such as the
York Coalition on Homelessness and the Toronto Arts Council; that both these groups have requested to appear before the
York Community Council; that the groups have relevant information to share with the local councillors and they should not
be denied this opportunity; that the York Coalition on Homelessness has completed relevant research related to the York
community; and that this issue is being brought forward for discussion to determine a clear protocol for dealing with local
individuals and groups in the future.
12. ZERO TOLERANCE FOR GARBAGE IN LANEWAYS
Councillor J. Mihevc
(November 1, 1999)
Requesting that: (a) vacuum machines be used to clean-up the laneways once per week; (b) crews clean-up the laneways
once every one to two weeks; and (c) store owners be reminded that garbage placed in laneways should be placed in bins,
not in boxes or plastic bags; as neighbourhoods close to these laneways are plagued by rodents; and also that particular
attention be given to:
- the laneway behind Pizza Pizza at Oakwood Avenue and Eglinton Avenue West, in particular the section between
Oakwood Avenue and Clovelly; and
- the section of the laneway between Rostrevor Road and Camberwell Road;
and that staff report back as soon as possible.
13. NEW BOCCE COURTS AT FAIRBANK CENTRE FOR SENIORS
Ward 28, York Eglinton.
Councillor J. Mihevc
(October 28, 1999)
Advising that in the summer of this year work was completed on new indoor bocce courts at the York Fairbank Centre for
Seniors; that the contractor was contacted shortly after with a list of complaints regarding problems related to the courts;
that none of the problems have been addressed; that the contractor has not returned calls; and that the members have
submitted a petition requesting that the following issues be resolved as soon as possible:
1. that all wood be treated (due to humidity, etc.)
2. the echo in the bocce courtyard is extremely loud and should be rectified;
3. that a control box for heating be installed due to drastic fluctuations in temperature; and
4. that the fence on both sides of the lanes be extended by a minimum of 5 ft.; and
requesting that staff work directly with the contractor and report back on the action taken.
14. REQUEST FOR A FLASHING LIGHT AT KEYWEST AVENUE
AND DUFFERIN STREET - Ward 28, York Eglinton.
Councillor R. Davis
(November 3, 1999)
Advising that a resident has indicated that due to the grade of Dufferin Street when travelling north it is difficult for
motorists to be aware of vehicles turning east at Keywest Avenue; that a flashing warning light at this intersection would
be a good safety feature to warn motorists; and requesting that staff investigate the feasibility of installing a flashing
warning light.
15. REQUEST FOR REVIEW OF PARKING RESTRICTIONS
ON ROMANWAY CRESCENT - Ward 27, York Humber.
Councillor F. Nunziata
(November 5, 1999)
Advising that a resident has expressed concern with the Monday to Thursday, No Parking restriction from 11:00 p.m. to
7:00 a.m.; that this restriction during the winter months is suitable for snow removal purposes but that it should be relaxed
during the summer months; and requesting that staff investigate this suggestion and report back.
16. REQUEST FOR ALTERNATE SIDE PARKING ON HANDEL STREET
Ward 27, York Humber.
Councillor F. Nunziata
(November 16, 1999)
Advising that a request has been received from a resident for alternate side parking on Handel Street between Foxwell
Avenue and Ellins Avenue; and requesting that Transportation Services, District 1, report on this proposal.
17. REQUEST FOR ALTERNATE SIDE PERMIT PARKING ON FOLKES STREET
Ward 27, York Humber.
Councillor F. Nunziata
(November 1, 1999)
Advising that several residents have requested alternate side permit parking on Folkes Street; and requesting staff to
investigate the feasibility of this request and undertake a poll of the residents.
18. 1751-1753 KEELE STREET, SAN NICOLA CAFE,
APPLICATION FOR A LIQUOR LICENCE -
Ward 27, York Humber.
Mr. Mitchell Worsoff, Solicitor
(November 12, 1999)
Regarding the York Community Council's objection to the application for a liquor licence; that the letter of opposition was
received one month following the expiry date for receipt of objections by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission; and
requesting more details as to the Community Council's objection.
19. APPROVAL PROCESS FOR THE SITING OF WATERFRONT WINDMILLS.
City Clerk
(November 3, 1999)
Forwarding for information, Clause No. 1 of Report No. 4 of the Works Committee, headed "Approval Process for the
Siting of Waterfront Windmills", which was adopted, as amended, by City Council at its meeting held on October 26 and
27, 1999.
20. CITY OF TORONTO BOUNDARY IDENTIFICATION SIGNS.
City Clerk
(October 5, 1999)
Forwarding a copy of Clause No. 4 of Report No. 3 of the Works Committee, headed, "City of Toronto Boundary
Identification Signs, which was adopted, as amended, by City Council at its meeting held on September 28 and 29, 1999.
7:00 P.M.
21. 2000-2004 CAPITAL BUDGET.
Members of the York Community Council are respectfully requested to bring their Capital Budget binders and other
material previously distributed, as no other additional copies will be available.
