Other Items Considered by the Community Council

(a)Appeal - Front Yard Parking - 174 Madison Avenue (Midtown).

The Toronto Community Council reports having deferred consideration of the following report, and having requested the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism to make a site inspection and report to the Toronto Community Council on the impact of the application on the mature silver maple located at the site:

(i)(March 15, 1999) from the Manager, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, Works and Emergency Services respecting Appeal - Front Yard Parking - 174 Madison Avenue (Midtown), and 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;

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

(iii)(May 20, 1999) from Yik Tse; and

(iv)(May 25, 1999) from Mr. Peter Rozee and Ms. Francesca Patterson.

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

-Mr. Peter Rozee; and

-Mr. Mel Litman.

(b)Appeal - Front Yard Parking - 29 Admiral Road (Midtown).

The Toronto Community Council reports having deferred consideration of the following report and having requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to report to the Toronto Community Council to report on the results of a poll, the cost of which is to be borne by the applicant:

(i)(April 13, 1999) from the Manager of Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, District 1, Works and Emergency Services, respecting Appeal - Front Yard Parking - 29 Admiral Road (Midtown), and 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; and

(ii)(May 25, 1999) from the Director of Transportation Services, District 1, Works and Emergency Services.

Mr. Bernard Zelechow appeared before the Toronto Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter.

(c)Draft Zoning By-law Respecting No. 103 West Lodge Avenue (High Park).

The Toronto Community Council reports having:

(1)adjourned the Public Meeting held pursuant to Sections 34(12) and 34(15) of the Planning Act, to be reconvened on September 14, 1999, to enable the Ward Councillors to hold a public meeting in the community, with the assistance of Planning, Legal and Inspections staff;

(2)requested the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services, in consultation with appropriate officials, prior to the meeting in the community, to report on:

(a)the relevant provisions of the Order of Judge Epstein, and any other relevant court orders, and the implications for the parking garage;

(b)the issue of parking permits and the possibility of prohibiting residents of 103-105 West Lodge Avenue from obtaining permits;

(c)the issue of access from O'Hara Avenue;

(d)the progress and details of the implementation of the safety measures as recommended in Recommendation No. (3) of the report (May 7, 1999) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services;

(e)the work completed on the garage to date, and whether a permit was issues for the work;

(f)whether by-law amendments are still required, in view of the landlord's statement that 660 spaces have been, or are being renovated, out of the 698 required by the By-law; and

(g)the issue of the safety and structural integrity of the basement levels; and

(3)requested the City Solicitor, in consultation with appropriate officials, to report to the Toronto Community Council on a process by which a mechanism can be put in place, so that parking demands are reviewed periodically and resolved at 103-105 West Lodge Avenue:

(i)(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;

(ii)(May 13, 1999) from Ms. Anna Thacker;

(iii)(May 21, 1999) from Ms. Marian Y. MacGregor, Parkdale Community Legal Services Inc.;

(iv)(Undated) from Ms. Ann-Marie Rechier;

(v)(May 25, 1999) from A. Lynch;

(vi)(May 24, 1999) Petition - 31 signatures in opposition;

(vii)(April 26, 1999) from Mr. Robert B. Levitt obo the Parkdale Tenants' Association;

(viii)(Undated) from Ms. Shirley Woods;

(ix)(Undated) from Ms. Anna C. Thaker; and

(x)(Undated) - Form Letter with 139 signatures in opposition .

The Toronto Community Council reports, for the information of Council, that notice of the public meeting was given in accordance with the Planning Act. The public meeting was held on May 26, 1999, and the following addressed the Toronto Community Council:

-Mr. Vilko Zbogar, Parkdale Community Legal Services;

-Mr. Bart Poesiat, Common Front in Defense of Poor Neighbourhoods;

-Mr. Bob Levitt, Parkdale Tenants' Association;

-Dr. Harpreet Chaggar;

-Mr. Suk Tumsee;

-Mr. A. Lynch;

-Ms. Anna Thaker, Westlodge Tenant Association;

-Mr. David Drake, EMC Group Ltd.;

-Ms. Daramdeo Sukdeo; and

-Mr. Paul Wynn.

(d)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).

The Toronto Community Council reports having:

(1)deferred consideration of the following report until the city-wide sign harmonization report is submitted; and

(2)requested the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services to expedite the previously requested report on the harmonization of the City's sign policy, so that it is submitted to the Urban Environment and Development Committee within six months:

The motion for deferral was carried on the following division of votes:

Yeas:Councillors Adams, Bussin, Chow, Disero, Fotinos, Korwin-Kuczynski, Silva and Walker - 8

Nays:Councillors Rae, Bossons, Jakobek, Johnston, Layton, McConnell and Pantalone - 7

(i)(May 7, 1999) Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services respecting 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), and 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. & Yonge Ward 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.

(ii)Drawing submitted by Barry Alpen, PAT;

(iii)(undated) from the Toronto Parking Authority.

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

-Mr. Barry Alper, Barking and Brilliant Management Inc.;

-Mr. Ron Barr, Pattison Outdoor Advertising; and

-Mr. Blair Murdoch, Mediacom Inc.

(e)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).

The Toronto Community Council reports having:

(1)adjourned the public hearing held pursuant to the Municipal Act, to be reconvened on September 14, 1999;

(2)requested that the area be repolled and that more information respecting the proposal be contained in the ballot:

The Toronto Community Council reports, for the information of Council, that pursuant to 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, notice with respect to the proposed enactment of the draft by-law was advertised in a daily newspaper on May 7, 11, 18 and 25, 1999, and the following addressed the Toronto Community Council:

-Mr. Sid Adilman; and

-Ms. Jane Jacobs.

(i)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;

(ii)(May 25, 1999) from Director, Transportation Services District 1; and

(iii)(Undated) Petition from Albany Ave. Residents - 16 signatures in opposition.

(f)Carlaw Avenue from Danforth Avenue to McConnell Avenue - Provision of a "Student Pick-up/drop-off Area" with Short Term Parking (Don River).

The Toronto Community Council reports having deferred consideration of the following report until its meeting to be held on June 22, 1999:

(i)(April 1, 1999) from the Director of Transportation Services, District 1, Works and Emergency Services, respecting Carlaw Avenue from Danforth Avenue to McConnell Avenue - Provision of a "Student Pick-Up/Drop-Off Area" with Short Term Parking (Don River), and 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; and

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

(g)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).

The Toronto Community Council reports having adopted the following preliminary report:

(May 11, 1999) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services respecting 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), and 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; and

(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.

(h)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).

The Toronto Community Council reports having adopted the following preliminary report:

(May 11, 1999) from the Commissioner, Urban Planning and Development Services 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), 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; and

(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.

(i)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).

The Toronto Community Council reports having adopted the following preliminary report:

(May 6, 1999)from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services 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), and 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.

(j)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).

The Toronto Community Council reports having adopted the following preliminary report:

(May 7, 1999) Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services 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), and 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.

(k)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).

The Toronto Community Council reports having deferred consideration of the following report until its meeting to be held on June 22, 1999:

(ii)(May 6, 1999) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services 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);

(ii)(May 20, 1999) from Ms. Kelly Cavanaugh and Mr. Peter Jeffery.

(l)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).

The Toronto Community Council reports having adopted the following revised preliminary report:

(i)(May 6, 1999) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services respecting 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), and 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; and

(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; and

(ii)(May 25, 1999) from Mr. Gord Cockell.

(m)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).

The Toronto Community Council reports having deferred consideration of the following report until its meeting to be held on June 22, 1999:

(May 11, 1999) Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services 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), and 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; and

(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.

(n)Appeal of Denial of Application for an Extension of Commercial Boulevard Parking- Woodfield Road Flank of 1390 Gerrard Street East (East Toronto).

The Toronto Community Council reports having received the following report for information:

(May 10, 1999) Manager, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, District 1 respecting Appeal of Denial of Application for an Extension of Commercial Boulevard Parking- Woodfield Road Flank of 1390 Gerrard Street East (East Toronto), and recommending that this report be received for information.

(o)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).

The Toronto Community Council reports having deferred consideration of the following report until its meeting to be held on June 22, 1999:

(April 21, 1999) from the Director, Transportation Services District 1, Works and Emergency Services Respecting 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), and 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 any bills that are required.

(p)Public Art Contributions.

The Toronto Community Council reports having received the following matter:

(May 4, 1999) from the City Clerk, 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."

(q)Request for Speed Hump Report - for Lindsey Avenue Between Dufferin Street and Havelock Street (Trinity Niagara).

The Toronto Community Council reports having requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to report to the Community Council on the feasibility of installing speed humps on Lindsey Avenue, between Dufferin Street and Havelock Street, and on Gladstone Avenue between College Street and Sylvan Avenue, and to conduct a poll thereon:

(May 10, 1999) from Councillor Pantalone.

(r)A Harmonized Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) By-law for the City of Toronto: Community Input Process.

The Toronto Community Council reports having heard deputations from the following persons:

On May 26, 1999:

-Mr. Danny Gayle;

-Mr. Michael Perley, Ontario Campaign for Action on Tobacco;

-Mr. Al Carbone;

-Ms. Marilyn Soper, Hilton Toronto;

-Mr. Mike O'Connor, Joe Badali's Restaurant;

-Mr. Victor Miller, Bartending School of Ontario;

-Mr. Leslie Major, Reillys Restaurant;

-Mr. John Anderson, Yonge Street Small Business;

-Mr. G. Francis Deck, Fran Restaurants Ltd;

-Mr. Peter Chen, Ontario Chinese Restaurant & Food Association;

-Mr. Jonathan Dixit, The Duke of Gloucester;

-Ms. Judith Myrvold, Council for a Tobacco-Free Toronto;

-Mr. Marvin Greenberg, The Hospitality Network Inc.;

-Ms. Debra DeMonte, The Longest Yard Restaurant and North Toronto Merchants Association;

-Mr. Tony Florsham, Elephant and Castle;

-Mr. David Blosdale;

-Ms. Judy Perly, Free Times Cafe;

-Ms. Kathleen Morris;

-Ms. Fran Walsh;

-Ms. Debbie Thurston, Mary John's Restaurant;

-Ms. M. Kennedy Baker, Canadian Council for Non-Smoking;

-Ms. Heli Donaldson; and

-Ms. Neila Poscente.

On May 27, 1999:

-Mr. Paul Manna, Manna Franchise Corporation;

-Ms. Jo-Anne Azzarello, The Toronto Entertainment District Association;

-Mr. Dino Magnatta, Living Well Cafe and Zelda's Living Well;

-Mr. Samy Chong;

-Mr. Martin McSkimming, Hemingway's Restaurant;

-Ms. Diane Finkle;

-Ms. Joanna Kirton

-Mr. Thomas Hutchison;

-Mr. Colin Finkle;

-Mr. Douglas Ibbitson;

-Mr. Srdjan Kisin;

-Ms. Virginia Rae;

-Sandi Lublin;

-Ms. Susan Aaron;

-Ms. Lilieth Pottinger, The Real Jerk Restaurant; and

-Mr. Gordon Hemsley, Madison Avenue Pub.

At 2:15 p.m. on May 27, 1999, the Clerk called the roll and recorded the names of those present:

Councillors Rae, Bossons, Jakobek, Johnston, Korwin-Kuczynski, McConnell, Walker.

There being only 7 members present, the meeting failed through lack of quorum:

(i)(April 6, 1999) from the Secretary, Board of Health respecting a Harmonized Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) By-law for the City of Toronto: Community Input Process, and 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;

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

(iii)(May 17, 1999) from Ms. Elizabeth and Mr. Ian White;

(iv)(May 19, 1999) from Mr. Allan S. McPherson;

(v)(May 18, 1999) from Mr. Alan Warren;

(vi)(May 25, 1999) from Mr. Jack Micay;

(vii)(May 25, 1999) from President, Council for a Tabacco-free Ontario;

(viii)(May 19, 1999) from Mr. James Panousopoulos, Victoria Restaurant;

(ix)(May 25, 1999) from Vice-President Food and Beverage, Bowlerama Limited;

(x)Petition with 107 signatures in opposition to total ban on smoking in coffee shops;

(xi)Presentation - May 26, 1999 - Greater Toronto Hotel Association - Ontario Restaurant Association;

(xiii)(May 26, 1999) from Mr. Fred Luk, Filet of Sole;

(xiv)(May 26, 1999) from Mr. Michael Perley, Ontario Campaign for Action on Tobacco;

(xv)(May 26, 1999) from Lobsang Samchok, Everest Cafe;

(xvi)(May 26, 1999) from Ms. Judith Myrvold, Council for a Tobacco-Free Toronto (CTFT);

(xvii)(Undated) from Ms. Debbie Thuston;

(xviii)(Undated) from Ms. Winnie Leung;

(xix)(Undated) from Ms. Diane Finkle;

(xx)(May 26, 1999) from Terry Mundell, President, Ontario Restaurant Association; and

(xxi)(May 24, 1999) from Ms. Barbara West.

(s)Proposed Use of Funds Generated from Cash-In-Lieu of Parkland Dedication.

The Toronto Community Council reports having recommended to the Planning and Transportation Committee that:

(1)the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism submit a report to the Planning and Transportation Committee, and Community Councils, on all concerns expressed by Members of Council in regard to park deficiencies, by district, community and Ward;

(2)the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism and the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services submit a joint report to the Planning and Transportation Committee, and Community Councils, on mechanisms for acquiring additional parkland in areas that are parkland deficient; and

(3)the Commissioners, in their joint report, include population density and other measures as mechanisms to identify parkland deficiencies.

(May 18, 1999) from the City Clerk forwarding Clause 5 of Urban Environment and Development Report No. 7, titled, "Further Report on Proposed Use of Funds Generated from Cash-in-lieu of Parkland Dedication", requesting that the Community Councils submit their comments to the Planning and Transportation Committee for consideration at its meeting to be held on June 14, 1999.

(t)Urban Planning and Development Services Department - Staff Resources.

The Toronto Community Council reports having unanimously endorsed the recommendations of the Urban Environment and Development Committee respecting the Urban Planning and Development Services Department - Staff Resources.

The above endorsement was carried unanimously as follows:

Yeas-Councillors Rae, Adams, Chow, Bossons, Disero, Fotinos, Jakobek, Johnston, Layton, Miller, Pantalone, Silva and Walker

(May 18, 1999) from the City Clerk, Urban Planning and Development Committee respecting Urban Planning and Development Services Department - Staff Resources, forwarding the Committee's action of May 17, 1999 to Community Councils for information and to the Budget Committee for consideration and report directly to Council for its meeting on June 9, 1999.

(u)Parks and Recreation - Status of Harmonization of Outdoor Pool Operations.

The Toronto Community Council reports having received the following report for information:

(May 17, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism respecting Parks and Recreation - Status of Harmonization of Outdoor Pool Operations, and recommending that this report be received for information.

(v)Sewage Drains Servicing Multiple Residential Properties/City-Wide Program to Achieve Separate Drains for each Residential Property.

The Toronto Community Council reports having requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services, in consultation with appropriate officials, to report on:

(1)sewage drains servicing multiple residential properties;

(2)problems which are encountered with such sewage drains (including neighbour disputes and inefficiencies with such drains); and

(3)how a city-wide program similar to the Water Service Upgrading Program could achieve separate drains for each residential property.

(May 19, 1999) from Councillor Pantalone.

(w)Installation of Signs Directing Tafffic to Downtown Chinatown as a Tourist Destination.

The Toronto Community Council reports having requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services, in consultation with appropriate officials, to report to the Toronto Community Council on the feasibility of installing signs at appropriate locations, directing traffic to Downtown Chinatown as a tourist destination and to consult with the Chinatown Development Association on possible locations for such signs:

(May 25, 1999) from Councillor Chow.

(x)Traffic Island Greenspace - Bloor Street West and Christie Street.

The Toronto Community Council reports having requested the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services to report to the Community Council, at its meeting to be held on June 22, 1999 on the process required to accommodate the following recommendation:

"That the greenspace located on the traffic island located at Bloor Street West and Christie Street, north side, be reserved for public art purposes for the Korea Town Development Association for a period of five year."

(May 26, 1999) from Councillor Adams.

(y)Pilot Project of Advertising on the Outside of the Sam McBride Ferry.

The Toronto Community Council reports having requested Heritage Toronto to report to the Toronto Community Council, at its meeting to be held on July 15, 1999, on the pilot project of advertising on the outside of the Sam McBride Ferry to Heritage Toronto and whether the pilot project should be extended or repeated:

(May 26, 1999) from Councillor Chow.

(z)Election of Chair - Toronto Community Council.

The Toronto Community Council reports having unanimously elected Councillor McConnell as Chair of the Toronto Community Council for a term of 18 months or until her successor is elected or appointed.

Respectfully submitted,

COUNCILLOR KYLE RAE

Chair.

Toronto, May 11, 26 and 27, 1999.