Other Items Considered by the Community Council

(a)1999 Operating Budget Review.

The York Community Council reports having recommended to the Budget Committee that:

(1)Option 'B' - Eliminating Basic Fees contained in the report (February 10, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development Culture and Tourism, be approved;

(2)Fifty percent of new provincial grants be allocated to funding capital programs and that 50 percent be allocated for operational needs in the City, including:

(a)child care - increases to move towards paying actual costs;

(b)Food Access Grants ($561,000) annualized at $1,652,000;

(c)Dental Treatment Program ($1,017,000) annualized at $2,450,000;

(d)Reinstating the Workers Information and Action Centre ($280,000);

(e)a three-year phase-in of all the consolidated grants budget;

(f)funding be maintained for the Cycling Ambassador Program and that this program be retained within Urban Planning and Development Services;

(g)$100,000 be allocated for a door-to-door campaign to promote composting, water efficiency, tree planting and household energy audits; and

(h)the maintenance of pavement markings be harmonized;

(3)(a)no reductions be made to the TTC and WheelTrans subsidies, and that the shortfall be financed by increases in parking meter rates and by Parking Authority surpluses;

(b)the York Community Council opposes any increase in TTC fares;

(c)funds be increased for WheelTrans to allow for an expansion of the eligibility criteria;

(4)the issue regarding Harmonization of User Fees for garbage collection for commercial establishments be deferred for eight months to allow for further debate and discussion;

(5)the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism be requested to report on charging Film Permit Fees, based on a percentage of the value of the film;

(6)the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism be requested to allocate up to $2,000.00 from within the existing budget, for the continuation of the Garden Contest in Wards 27 and 28;

(7)it endorse similar City special events as passed by Council last year, provided there are no changes in the budget;

(8)it endorse the Water Metering Program, to bring all flat rate customers onto the metering system across the City, within 2 years;

(9)it endorse a City-wide residential water rate harmonization over a period of one-year;

(10)the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services be requested to create the following City-wide traffic flow models:

(a)Toronto before all traffic calming measures; and

(b)Toronto with the current level of traffic calming,

when funds are deemed to be available;

(11)Whereas in the performance of its mandate to oversee the consolidation of all municipal grant programs for the amalgamated City of Toronto, the Municipal Grants Review Committee concluded that the 1999 consolidated community grants budget should be flatlined at the 1998 level; and

Whereas within a flatlined community grants budget there is $1,378,000.00 available for allocation to begin leveling-up programs and services in under-resourced communities and areas; and

Whereas the Municipal Grants Review Committee recommended the flatlined grants budget for 1999 and the reallocation of the $1.3 million to the Grants Budget; and

Whereas the Community and Neighbourhood Services Committee supported this recommendation at its meeting of March 24, 1999; and

Whereas the Scarborough Community Council supported this recommendation at its meeting of March 25, 1999;

Therefore be it resolved that the Budget Committee recommend to Council:

(a)endorsement of the position of the Community and Neighbourhood Services Committee on the 1999 Consolidated Grants Budget, specifically that the 1999 Consolidated Grants Budget be minimally flatlined at the 1998 level, thus including the $1.3 million available for reallocation to the Grants Budget;

(b)that Council find additional resources of $1 million (the 1999 total being $2.3 million) in order to fund a 3-year process of harmonization and equalization of the Consolidated Grants Budget; and

(c)that these new resources be focused on under-resourced communities.

The York Community Council had before it the following communications:

(i)(March 5, 1999) from the City Clerk advising that the Budget Committee had completed its preliminary review of the 1999 Operating Budget and had directed that:

(1)the 1999 Operating Budget, together with the community (March 5, 1999) from Councillor Tom Jakobek, Chair, Budget Committee, be forwarded to all Community Councils and Standing Committee for consideration;

(2)the preliminary recommendations of the Budget Committee be forwarded to the Community Councils and Standing Committees for information; and

(3)the Community Councils and Standing Committees be requested 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;

(ii)(March 5, 1999) from Councillor Tom Jakobek advising that the Budget Committee has concluded its preliminary review of the 1999 Operating Budget; that attached revisions, combined with the Chief Administrative Officer's recommended budget, delivers a zero tax increase; and urging that any recommended changes not add to costs without identifying a source of funding or offsetting reductions; and

(iii)(March 30, 1999) from Ms. Helen Porto, Toronto, expressing concerns regarding the length of time it takes before garbage is collected during the summer months, if the collection day falls on a holiday, and the potential health hazards.

Ms. Shirley Hoy, Commissioner, Community and Neighbourhood Services, presented an overview of the 1999 Preliminary Operating Budget.

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

-Ms. Sharon Filger, Macauley Child Advisory Committee;

-Ms. Julia Barnett, CUPE Local 79 and submitted a brief in regard thereto;

-Ms. Francie Kendal, Director, Communications and Development,

York Community Services and submitted a brief in regard thereto;

-Rev. Paul Owen, Greenborough Community Church;

-Mr. Spyros Volonakis, Toronto Home Child Care Association and submitted a brief in regard thereto;

-Mr. Crawford Murphy, Member, Toronto Cycling Committee and submitted a brief in regard thereto;

-Ms. Rumana Khalila, Eritrean Canadian Community Centre;

-Mr. Peter Mutchler, Treasurer, Community Information Centre (York) and submitted a brief in regard thereto;

-Ms. Leela Viswanathan, Community Budget Watch Coalition and submitted a brief in regard thereto;

-Ms. Ann Fitzpatrick, Children's Aid Society;

-Ms. Liz Bonanno, Executive Directer, Syme Woolner Neighbourhood & Family Centre and submitted a brief in regard thereto;

-Ms. Doreen Brown, President, George Symes Seniors Centre and submitted a brief in regard thereto;

-Ms. Michelle Parent, The Lung Association and submitted a brief in regard thereto;

-Ms. Pam Roberts, Child Care Coordinator, The Learning Enrichment Foundation and submitted a brief in regard thereto;

-Ms. Marjorie Sutton, Mt. Dennis Community Association;

-Mr. Paul Rappell, Co-Chair, Toronto Cycling Committee and submitted a brief in regard thereto; and

-Mr. John Kiru, Coordinator, Weston Business Improvement Area.

(b)Preliminary Evaluation Report - Amendments to the Zoning Code

Rutledge Development Corporation - Lands at the South-West

Corner of Eglinton Avenue West and Black Creek Drive

Ward 27, York Humber.

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

(March 17, 1999) from the Director, Community Planning, West District, providing preliminary comments on the above application received on January 28, 1999 to amend the zoning of lands located at the south-west quadrant of Eglinton Avenue West and Black Creek Drive (Exhibit No. 1); advising that the applicant is proposing a phased, mixed use development containing 9,300 square meters (100,108 sq. ft.) of retail floor space, a 150-unit residential apartment building, with future phases of the project for potential office development; that City funding is not required and no impact on the capital or operating budgets have been identified; that local issues to be addressed by the applicant include context for future redevelopment of the site, urban design issues (siting of the buildings, relationships with other proposed uses, compliance with design guidelines and landscaping), transportation issues (future road networks, traffic impact, access driveways, parking, and on-site circulation), soil contamination, storm water management, and CN/CP operational requirements; that a community meeting will be arranged in consultation with the Ward Councillors and a staff report is expected to be available in the Spring of 1999; that staff of Corporate Services have been authorized to negotiate with the applicant regarding the proposed land exchanges; and recommending that:

(1)this report be received and that the application continue to be circulated;

(2)following the submission of all required information and when a staff report is available, a public meeting to consider the application be scheduled;

(3)a community information meeting be arranged in consultation with the local councillors; and

(4)in accordance with Clause No. 13 of Report No. 2 of the Corporate Services Committee adopted by Council on March 2, 1999 (Exhibit No. 2), staff, the Ward Councillors and the applicant, consult with the York City Centre Citizens Committee regarding this proposal.

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-Mr. Scott Rutledge, Rutledge Development Corporation, appeared before the Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter.

(c)Repairs to Water Service Connection

at 640 Rogers Road - Ward 27, York Humber.

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

(February 26, 1999) from Councillor F. Nunziata forwarding a memorandum (February 25, 1999) from the Manager, Installation and Rehabilitation Projects, providing information on the repair work done at 640 Rogers Road; and advising that Mr. Devirgilio is contesting the department's response and wishes to make a deputation.

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-Mr. Mario Devirgilio, 640 Rogers Road, appeared before the Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter.

(d)The Learning Enrichment Foundation - Request for Support

of Business Plan for an Ontario Works Program in Toronto

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

The York Community Council reports having:

(1)endorsed The Learning Enrichment Foundation's Business Plan for an Ontario Works Program;

(2)forwarded this document to the Community and Neighbourhood Services Committee for consideration.

The Community Council reports having had before it the following communications:

(i)(March 18, 1999) from Councillor B. Saundercook forwarding a letter from Ms. Eunice Grayson, Executive Director, The Learning Enrichment Foundation; and

(ii)(March 12, 1999) from Ms. Eunice Grayson, attaching copy of a proposal for an Ontario Works Program; and advising that this program will assist thousands of social service recipients, the economy through training and recruitment services to industry and meet Toronto's obligations under Ontario Works; and requesting the York Community Council to support the proposal.

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

-Ms. Eunice Grayson, Executive Director, The Learning Enrichment Foundation;

-Mr. Donald MacDonald, President, The Learning Enrichment Foundation; and

-Mr. Fergy Brown, Vice President, The Learning Enrichment Foundation.

(e)Recognition of Firefighters and Residents.

The York Community Council reports having postponed this presentation to a later date.

(f)Proposed 1999 Operating Budget Process and Schedule.

The York Community Council reports having received the following communication:

(February 12, 1999) from the City Clerk, forwarding copy of Clause No. 3 of Report No. 2 of The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee, which was adopted, as amended by Council at its meeting held on February 2, 3 and 4, 1999.

(g)Council Legislative Process Review - Deputations at Committee Meetings.

The York Community Council reports having received the following communication:

(February 12, 1999) from the City Clerk, forwarding copy of Clause No. 2 of Report No. 1 of The Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team, which was adopted, as amended, by Council at its meeting on February 2, 3 and 4, 1999.

(h)Request for All-Way Stop Control at Brookside Avenue

and St. Mark's Road - Ward 27, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1)deferred consideration of this matter to its April 28, 1999 meeting; and

(2)forwarded the following report to the Humbercrest School Advisory Council for discussion with area residents, the two Councillors for Ward 27 and the Manager, Traffic Operations, District 1:

(March 15, 1999) from the Director, Transportation Services, District 1, responding to a request from the York Community Council to evaluate the need for an all-way stop control at the intersection of Brookside Avenue and St. Mark's Road; and advising that an analysis was done of the 8-hour count data of vehicular volume from all approaches and that the results indicated that an average 119 vehicles were recorded per hour; that this was a very low hourly volume for dealing with all-way stop control conditions; that the Toronto Police Service collision records for this intersection for the 3-year period from January 1, 1995 to December 31, 1997 revealed that there were no reported collisions at this intersection; that in view of the foregoing an all-way stop control is not warranted and recommending that this report be received for information.

(i)Request for Permit Parking on Teston Boulevard

Ward 27, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having requested the City Clerk to undertake a poll of the residents on Teston Boulevard, including a copy of the following report, to determine interest in the implementation of on-street permit parking:

(March 15, 1999) from the Director, Transportation Service, District 1, reporting on a request from the former City of York regarding the feasibility of implementing on-street permit parking on Teston Boulevard; that funds for the implementation of permit parking is estimated at $300.00 and are contained in the Transportation Services Division 1999 Current Estimates; that field surveys reveal that there are 11 curbside parking spaces available on the east side of Teston Boulevard between the southerly terminus of the street and Marshall Boulevard; and recommending that subject to a poll to determine majority interest in this proposal, that on-street permit parking be implemented on Teston Boulevard.

(j)Request for Alternate Side Parking on Old Dundas Street West,

Ward 27, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1)forwarded a copy of the following report to the Warren Park Ratepayers Association for comment; and

(2)requested the Director, Transportation Services, District 1, to undertake a further review of this location:

(March 15, 1999) from the Director, Transportation Services, District 1, responding to a request from the York Community Council for a report on the feasibility of implementing alternate side parking on Old Dundas Street West; advising that field surveys reveal that there are 20 curbside parking spaces available on the south side of OldDundasStreet West and potentially 14 curbside parking spaces available on the north side; that implementing alternate side parking on Old Dundas Street West would result in the loss of 6 spaces during those periods when parking would be in effect on the north side; that alternate side parking on Old Dundas Street West between Varsity Road and the westerly terminus of the street would not be advisable; and recommending that the York Community Council not recommend approval of alternate side parking on Old Dundas Street West.

(k)Request for Permit Parking on Landour Avenue,

Ward 27, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having requested the City Clerk to undertake a poll of the residents on Landour Avenue, including the following report, to determine interest in the implementation of on-street permit parking:

(March 15, 1999) from the Director, Transportation Services, District 1, reporting on a request from the York Community Council with respect to the feasibility of implementing on-street permit parking on Landour Avenue; and advising that funds associated with this proposal are estimated at $100.00 and are contained in the Transportation Services Division 1999 Current Estimates; that field surveys reveal that there are 9 curbside parking spaces available on the east side of Landour Avenue between the southerly terminus of the street and Hertford Avenue; and recommending that the York Community Council approve the implementation of on-street permit parking on Landour Avenue, subject to a poll revealing that the majority of residents are in favour.

(l)Request for All-Way Stop Controls at Willard Avenue and

Hanley Street - Ward 27, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having received the following report:

(March 16, 1999) from the Director, Transportation Service, District 1, responding to a request from the York Community Council to evaluate the need for an all-way stop control at the intersection of Willard Avenue and Hanley Street; and advising that the highest recorded vehicular volume in a one-hour period from all approaches throughout the day was 96 vehicles during the afternoon peak hour; that these are very low peak period from all approaches throughout the day was 96 vehicles during the afternoon peak hour; that these are very low peak period volumes for consideration of all-way stop controls; that the Toronto Police Service collision records for this intersection for the three-year period from January1, 1995 to December 31, 1999 revealed that there were no reported collisions at this intersection; that Hanley Street is designated as a one-way street in a westbound direction, away from the intersection and therefore no conflicting vehicular volumes enter this intersection; that an all-way stop control is not warranted at this intersection; and recommending that this report be received for information.

(m)Request for Installation of Parking Meters between

2025 and 2045 Dufferin Street - Ward 28, York Eglinton.

The York Community Council reports having referred the following communication to the Director, Transportation Services, District 1, for inclusion in the preparation of their report:

(March 4, 1999) from the President, Toronto Parking Authority, reporting on a request from the York Community Council for the installation of parking meters with a 1-hour time limit on the east side of Dufferin Street, north of Rogers Road; and advising that an examination of this roadway revealed that it would be suitable for the installation of parking meters, however, there is currently a No Parking Anytime restriction at this location; that in order for the Parking Authority to proceed with this proposal, the relevant by-law must be repealed; and recommending that this matter be referred to the Works and Emergency Services to determine the feasibility of removing this restriction and if feasible, that the appropriate by-law to repeal the No Parking Anytime restriction be submitted to Council for approval, prior to the parking Authority proceeding with the installation of the parking meters.

(n)Proposed TTC Service Cuts - Ward 27, York Humber

and Ward 28, York Eglinton.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1)deferred the following communications to its April 28, 1999 meeting for consideration at 7:00 p.m.;

(2)invited the public to appear before the Community Council to make deputations on the proposed service reductions affecting Wards 27 and 28; and

(3)invited representatives of the TTC to attend the above meeting:

(i)(March 4, 1999) from Councillor F. Nunziata, referring to the communication (March 3, 1999) from the Chair, Toronto Transit Commission, advising of the proposed elimination of poor performing routes due to subsidy reduction; expressing concern regarding the impact on the quality of service in the community; that the residents should be afforded an opportunity to voice their concerns prior to Council dealing with this matter; and requesting that this communication be placed on the agenda for discussion;

(ii)(March 3, 1999) from Councillor Moscoe, Chair, TTC to Toronto City Councillors submitting a list of poor performing routes that would be recommended for elimination if subsidies are reduced; the following routes affecting Wards 27 and 28 are identified with poor financial performance:

4 Annette (City Wards 19, 21, 23 and 27)

• Saturday service after 10:00 p.m. has already been reduced to once every 30 minutes, starting in November 1998. The financial performance of the revised service will determine whether further reductions or elimination are required.

126 Christie (City Wards 21, 23 and 28)

• All service would be eliminated, seven days a week.

33 Forest Hill (City Wards 22, 23 and 28)

• All service would be eliminated.

30 Lambton (City Wards 3, 19 and 27)

• Monday to Friday service from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. would be reduced to once every 60 minutes or else would be eliminated.

• Saturday service from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. would be reduced to once every 60 minutes or else eliminated.

• Sunday and holiday service from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. would be reduced to once every 60 minutes or else would be eliminated.

• Sunday and holiday service after 10:00 p.m. would be eliminated.

• Monday to Saturday service after 10:00 p.m. and Sunday and holiday service after 7:00 p.m. has already been reduced to once every 60 minutes, starting in November 1998. The financial performance of the revised service will determine whether further reductions or elimination are required.

109 Ranee (City Wards 8, 22 and 28)

• Monday to Friday service from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and after 10:00 p.m. on Marlee Avenue would be eliminated.

• Saturday, Sunday, and holiday service on Marlee Avenue would be eliminated.

168 Symington (City Wards 21 and 27)

• Service after 10:00 p.m. north of St. Clair Avenue West to Bicknell Loop, has already been eliminated; it last ran in February 1999.

(o)Safety Concerns at Crosswalk at Bernice Crescent

and Scarlett Road - Ward 27, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1)forwarded a copy of the following communications to Lambton Public School and Humbercrest Park Community School Advisory Councils for discussion and deputation at the York Community Council; and

(2)requested the Director, Transportation Services, District 1, to further review this location and submit recommendations on measures that could be implemented as safety precautions:

(March 9, 1999)from Councillor F. Nunziata, forwarding a communication (February 16, 1999) from the Manager, Traffic Operations, District 1, to Ms. Cheryl Smith, Lambton Park Community School, wherein he advises that as requested, a review of the operation of the pedestrian crossover at the above location was undertaken and that based on the results, no further action is justified at this time; and stating that a representative of Lambton Park Community School has indicated that parents and residents in the area still have concerns regarding the safety of children using this crosswalk; and that in the light of the fact that changes to the current crosswalk are not warranted, that Works and Emergency Services be requested to replace the existing yellow flashing light overhead and PXO with a red flashing light; and also that an oversized "School Crossing" sign be installed to assist in increasing pedestrian safety.

(p)Request for On-Street Permit Parking on Riverside Drive

Ward 27, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having directed that, subject to a poll to be undertaken by the City Clerk revealing that the majority of residents are in favour, that the York Community Council consider the implementation of on-street permit parking on Riverside Drive from a point 58 metres north of Bloor Street and Old Mill Drive, as advised in the following communication dated February 24, 1999 from the Director, Transportation Services, District 1:

(March 1, 1999) from Councillor F. Nunziata, forwarding a communication (February 24, 1999) from the Director, Transportation Services, District 1, responding to a request for on-street permit parking on RiversideDrive, wherein he advised that the implementation of permit parking on Riverside Drive between a point 58 metres north of Bloor Street and Old Mill Drive is feasible; and requesting that a poll be undertaken to determine majority interest in this proposal.

(q)Alternate Side Parking on Hilldale Road and/or Extending On-Street

Permit Parking between Garrow Road and Humber Boulevard South,

Ward 27, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1)requested the City Clerk to undertake a poll of the residents on Hilldale Road to determine interest in (a) the implementation of alternate side parking on Hilldale Road, and/or (b) extending on-street permit parking between Garrow Road and Humber Boulevard South; and

(2)received the following communications:

(i)(February 26, 1999) from Councillor F. Nunziata, forwarding a communication dated February 9, 1999 from the Director, Transportation Services, District 1; and

(ii)(February 9, 1999) from the Director, Transportation Services, District 1, responding to an enquiry from a resident on Hilldale Road regarding on-street parking issues on Hilldale Road wherein he advises that the department could support the implementation of alternate side parking on Hilldale Road and/or extending on-street permit parking between Garrow Avenue and Humber Boulevard South; and requesting that staff undertake a poll of the residents on Hilldale Road to determine interest in this proposal.

(r)Request to Change Part of Belgravia Avenue to

Two-Way Traffic - Ward 28, York Eglinton.

The York Community Council reports having requested the Director, Transportation Services, District 1, to report on the feasibility of changing the first 60 yards of Belgravia Avenue to two-way traffic:

(March 3, 1999) from Councillor J. Mihevc advising that a complaint has been received regarding the first 60 yards of BelgraviaAvenue which is one-way; that currently motorists are avoiding the one-way entrance by cutting through the parking lot; and requesting that staff investigate the feasibility of changing the first 60 yards of Belgravia Avenue to two-way traffic.

(s)Request for Traffic Control Measures at Winona Drive

and Barrie Avenue - Ward 28, York Eglinton.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1)requested the Director, Transportation Services, District 1, to undertake a study of the above intersection with a view to proposing more effective traffic control measures other than a planter box; and

(2)received the following communication:

(March 10, 1999) from Councillor J. Mihevc advising that a few years ago a planter box was installed on Barrie Avenue close to WinonaDrive in order to discourage motorists who travel on Barrie Avenue against the one-way; that the configuration of this intersection encourages motorists to travel against the one-way as the opening from Barrie Avenue to Winona Drive is particularly wide, thereby creating a hazardous situation; that the planter box has been a limited success; and requesting that staff study the locations with a view to proposing solutions, such as narrowing the throat of the intersection together with planting one or two trees on a wider boulevard, and report back with drawing as soon as possible.

(t)Request for Painting/Repainting and Maintenance of Stop Bars

at Stop Signs and Intersections,

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

The York Community Council reports having:

(1)requested the Budget Committee to direct the Commissioner, Works and Emergency Services, to include funds in the 1999 Operating Budget for the continuation of the program to paint/repaint and maintain stop bars at stop signs and intersections;

(2)requested the Commissioner, Works and Emergency Services, to:

(a)report on identifying , prioritizing and fast tracking high priority areas for the painting of stop bars, such as day care centres, places of worship and schools, in particular at:

-the intersection of Ava Road and Peveril Hill South which is close to the Holy Blossom Synagogue and school; and

-the stop signs on Humewood Drive and Cherrywood Avenue adjacent to the Humewood Community School;

(b)include in the above report the harmonization of this program in District 1, a process for requesting such work when needed and whether the above requests can be accommodated within this current budget year; and

(c)report on the feasibility of redesigning every intersection compatible to introduce right, centre and left turning movements of traffic; and

(3)received the following communication:

(February 16, 1999) from Councillor J. Mihevc advising that residents have complained that white lines have been covered over when road repairs have been done; that intersections/stop sign locations close to schools are of particular concern, such as, (1) both stop signs at Ava Road and Peverial Hill south, located close to Holy Blossom Synagogue and school; and (2) the stop signs on Humewwod Drive and Cherrywood Avenue adjacent to Humewood Community School; requesting that the York Community Council support a motion to put money in the budget to have the work done in 1999; and also requesting that appropriate staff investigate the feasibility of the foregoing and advise his office.

(u)Detention Tanks Holmesdale Road,

Ward 28, York Eglinton.

The York Community Council reports having referred the following communication to the Works and Utilities Committee, and that the Commissioner, Works and Emergency Services be requested to tender the project related to detention tanks this year; and that should funds become available, that Holmesdale Road be identified as a priority location for the installation of detention tanks; and

(2)received the following communication:

(February 25, 1999) from Councillor J. Mihevc advising that according to the 1999 capital projects list, Holmesdale Road is not slated to received detention tanks; and requesting that this project be tendered this year and that if funds become available, it should be identified as a priority location for the installation of detention tanks.

(v)Request for Harmonization of Parking Regulations

on Beresford Avenue - Ward 27, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1)requested the Commissioner, Works and Emergency Services, to report on the harmonization of the parking regulations on Beresford Avenue, parts of the street being situated in the former Cities of York and Toronto; and

(2)received the following communication:

(March 8, 1999) from Councillor B. Saundercook advising that a resident is requesting that the alternate side parking regulations on the portion of Beresford Avenue in the former City of York, be harmonized with the regulations south of the former City of Toronto border; and requesting that staff investigate and report on this matter, including a poll of the residents on Beresford Avenue north to Dundas Street West.

(w)Request for Review of Study Regarding the Feasibility of

Installing a Pedestrian Crossover or Traffic Control

Signals at Bathurst Street and Heathdale Road,

Ward 28, York Eglinton.

The York Community Council reports having received the following communication:

(March 16, 1999) from Councillor R. Davis forwarding a copy of a report (February 26, 1999) from Works and Emergency Services to the residents of #209 - 1063 Bathurst Street, wherein staff provided details of their investigation regarding the feasibility of installing either a pedestrian crossover or traffic control signals at Bathurst Street and Heathdale Road; that a study revealed that only 23 pedestrians were observed crossing at this location during the busiest eight hours of their weekday study; that also there were no collisions involving pedestrians at this intersection within a three-year period ending May 31, 1999; and advising that based on the results of the studies, it has been concluded that the low number of pedestrians crossing at this intersection and the low number of vehicles exiting Heathdale Road onto to Bathurst Street do not justify the installation of a pedestrian crossover or traffic lights.

(x)New Applications Received for Wards 27 and 28.

The York Community Council reports having received the following report:

(February 20, 1999) Director of Community Planning, West District, advising that new applications have been received for (a) a proposed addition of four grouped portable classrooms at Our Lady of Victoria Catholic School at 92 Lambton Avenue; and (b) the demolition and building of a house at 7 Strathearn Road.

(y)Request for Funding - The Good Neighbours Association,

Ward 27, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having forwarded the following communication to the Municipal Grants Review Committee for consideration:

(March 8, 1999) from Councillor B. Saundercook forwarding a letter (February 25, 1999) from the President, Good Neighbours Association, requesting funds in the amount of $1,000.00 to cover promotional material and an award ceremony.

(z)Service Harmonization - Financial Impact Analysis.

The York Community Council reports having received the following report:

(March 18, 1999) from the Chief Administrative and Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to the Budget Committee, providing a summary of the financial impacts, by former municipality:

-of the various service harmonization proposals outlined in the Chief Administrative Officer's report of February 19, 1999 to the Budget Committee; as well as other options described in various reports that have been presented to Standing Committees;

-arising from the proposed water and approved hydro rate harmonization initiatives, tax rate harmonization, Current Value Assessment (CVA) and the net financial and fixed assets brought into the amalgamated City by each former municipality, as requested by the Budget Committee, Works and Utilities Committee and Urban Environment and Development Committee;

advising that the amalgamation of the seven former municipalities into the City of Toronto on January 1, 1999 has brought to issue the state of differing service levels; that this report quantifies the financial impacts by former local municipality of the service harmonization proposals embodied in the Chief Administrative Officer's report to the Budget Committee on February 22, 1999, and the impact of tax, water and hydro rate harmonization and the impact of CVA on each of the former municipalities; and recommending that this report be received for information.

(aa)Harmonization of Water and Water Pollution Control Rates.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1)deferred consideration of the following report to its April 28, 1999 meeting;

(2)directed that a copy of this report be forwarded to the York Association of Industry and Commerce and the industrial users in Wards 27 and 28 for review and comment, advising that this matter will be discussed on April 28, 1999:

(March 22, 1999) Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to the Budget Committee advising that this report, in conjunction with the Background Study attached as Appendix "A", presents a review of the current practices and rate structure respecting the water and wastewater program, and recommends a strategy towards a harmonized rate structure across the new city; that Option (1) considers the impacts of harmonizing to the average rate for all users; Option (1A) attempts to mitigate the annual impact to all customer profiles by phasing-in the harmonized rate over several years; Option (2) attempts to define a rate structure that mitigates the impacts to the high-volume customers, and in particular, the Scarborough high-volume customers; Option (3) presents an alternate approach that considers various rate structures for various customer classes; and recommending that:

(1)the pricing strategy as outlined under Option (3) be adopted and implemented effective September 1, 1999; specifically, the combined water and sewer rate for accounts paid on or before the due date be based on volume of water consumed as set out in columns (1) Monthly Volume Consumed, (2) Water Charge ($/M3), (3) Sewer Charge ($/M3), (4) Combined Rate to be Charged if not paid on or before due date ($/M3), and (5) Discounted Rate if paid on or before due date ($/m3);

(2)with respect to the harmonization of the early payment discount, the combined water and sewer rate for all accounts paid in full on or before the due date indicated on the bill be subject to a discount of 5.0 percent on the price per cubic metre of water, with the discounted price being shown under column (5) of Recommendation (1);

(3)with respect to Sewer Surcharge Rebates and private Water Works Agreements:

(a)Section (4) of Article 1 of Chapter 292 of the Municipal Code of the former City of Toronto, which provides for a rebate of the sewer surcharge to certain customers in the former municipality of Toronto, be repealed, and By-lawNo. 32-93 of the former Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto be amended to provide for the rebate of the sewer surcharge to qualifying customers in any of the former municipalities, and that the rebate for 1999 be based on the cost of sewage treatment of $0.3858 per cubic metre;

(b)By-law No. 32-93 of the former Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto be further amended to provide for a rebate of 55.85 percent of the retail rate charged to those customers receiving water services from the City and with a private septic system that is not connected to the sewer system; and

(c)Section (5) of Article 1 of Chapter 292 of the Municipal Act of the former City of Toronto, respecting a charge where sewage flow exceeds water usage, be repealed, and By-law No. 96-80 of the former Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto be amended to reflect both the cost of local sewage collection and treatment, and that this cost be set at 55.85 percent of the retail rate;

(4)with respect to flat rate accounts, the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer report back in July 1999, in regards to a harmonization strategy for flat-rate accounts; and

(5)the necessary City officials be authorized and directed to give effect thereto.

(bb)Public Meeting - 52 Hyde Avenue, Zoning By-law Amendment

Application - Ward 27, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1)deferred consideration of the following report to its April 28, 1999 meeting; and

(2)directed that no further public notice be given regarding this application.

The York Community Council reports, for the information of Council, having held a statutory public meeting on March 30, 1999, in accordance with Section 34 of The Planning Act and that appropriate notice of this meeting was given in accordance with The Planning Act and the regulations thereunder.

The York Community Council reports having had before it the following report:

(March 3, 1999) from the Director of Community Planning, West District, providing information on a draft Zoning By-law to permit the continued use of the existing building on the subject lands for mixed industrial - residential purposes, on a temporary basis, not exceeding three years; and recommending that;

(1)the Community Council receive this report as information to be considered at the Public Meeting respecting the Temporary Use Zoning By-law; and

(2)should the Community Council give favourable consideration to the application, that Zoning By-law No. 1-83 be amended in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law, worded to the satisfaction of the Legal Division, attached as Schedule 1 to this report.

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There were no deputations or written submissions regarding the above matter.

(cc)Proposing of Portions of Keelesdale Road and Photography Drive

in the Vicinity of Eglinton Avenue West and Black Creek Drive,

Ward 27, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having received the following report, the matter having been previously resolved:

(March 25, 1999) from the Director, Transportation Services, District 1, requesting Council authority to process the closing of the portions of Keelesdale Road and Photography Drive, to be exchanged for certain lands required for municipal and private development purposes; and recommending that subject to any additional terms and conditions including compensation, and costs, that may be determined by Council in connection with a proposed land exchange with Rutledge Development Corporation and the Ministry of Transportation (Clause No. 13 in Report No. 2 of the Corporate Services Committee), that:

(1)portions of Keelesdale Road and Photography Drive, shown as Areas 1, 2, 3 and 8 on Plan SYE 2917, be stopped-up and closed;

(2)Part 7 on Plan SYE 2817, be laid out and dedicated for public highway purposes; and

(3)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 might be required, and provide notice to the public.

(dd)Residential Water Service Connection Repair Program.

The York Community Council reports having received the following report:

(November 20, 1998) from the Commissioner, Works and Emergency Services to the Works and Utilities Committee, responding to the requests made by the Works and Utilities Committee in considering the report from the General Manager, Water and Wastewater Services dated October 23, 1998 regarding a Residential Water Service Connection Repair Program; and recommending that this report be received for information.

Respectfully submitted.

COUNCILLOR B. SAUNDERCOOK

Chair

Toronto, March 30, 1999

Glenda Jagai

(416) 394-2516