Other Items Considered by the Community Council

(a)Election of Chair of the York Community Council.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1)held a Special Meeting on Tuesday, May 11, 1999 at 1:30 p.m. in Committee Room "B", Toronto City Hall, for the purpose of electing a new Chair for the term of office commencing the effective date of the new governance structure, i.e. June 14, 1999; and

(2)elected Councillor Rob Davis as Chair of the York Community Council.

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

The York Community Council reports having:

(1)approved the following recommendations contained in the Policy Options and Recommendations document attached to the report dated March 26, 1999 from the Medical Officer of Health:

(a)Recommendation (2)(i), viz:

"That public places be smoke-free, except for restaurants, bars, bowling centres, casinos and bingo and billiard halls, which may have unenclosed smoking in 25% of space until April 30, 2001 when they become smoke-free;"

(b)Recommendations (3)(i) and 3(ii) regarding designated smoking rooms (DSRs) in public places, viz:

"(i)No DSRs, except where permitted in the Tobacco Control Act, 1994, (e.g. Homes for the Aged); and

"(ii)DSRs up to 25% of space."

(c)Recommendation (4), viz:

"That the Corporation of the City of Toronto develop a corporate policy to prohibit smoking in all municipal facilities including workplaces, whether located in municipal or commercial buildings, except in such cases where this space is reserved for a private function such as a wedding. Where exemptions apply, they should be time limited until April 30, 2001."

(d)Recommendation (5), viz:

"That the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services be requested to consult with the Medical Officer of Health regarding revisions to the Licensing By-law to ensure these revisions have regard for the ETS By-law."

(e)Recommendation (6), viz:

"That the new harmonized by-law be implemented three months following its enactment by City Council."

(2)requested the Medical Officer of Health to submit a status report to the Board of Health in January 2001, on the implementation of the aforementioned recommendations;

(3)requested the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services to report to the Board of Health on:

(a)whether the City of Toronto should consider increasing the fee for a tobacco vending licence to $10,000.00 or other amount to be recommended by the Commissioner, with the intent of increasing the overall per package cost of tobacco; and

(b)whether the City of Toronto should impose a ban on the issuance of a tobacco vending licence in combination with other vending licences, (i.e. confections) with a view to preventing the sale of tobacco in commercial establishments where children and youth frequent; and

(4)referred the foregoing recommendations 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.

The York Community Council, also reports having heard public deputations on May26,1999 regarding the above proposed by-law; and having had before it the following communications during consideration of this matter:

(i)(April 26, 1999) from the Secretary, Board of Health, advising that the Board 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)forwarded 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 26and 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 June28 and 29, 1999.

(ii)(May 6, 1999) from the Secretary, Board of Health, advising that the Board on May6, 1999, adopted the report dated April 28, 1999 from Councillor John Filion, Chair, Board of Health, which recommended that:

(1)the Ontario Restaurant Association provide to the Medical Officer of Health, by May31, 1999, specific details on the ventilation technology which they believe to be an effective alternative to 100 percent smoke-free status for hospitality establishments, along with independent scientific evidence supporting the effectiveness of this technology; and

(2)the Medical Officer of Health report to the Board of Health by June 28, 1999, regarding the appropriateness of including a ventilation option in the proposed ETS by-law;

and advising that the Board of Health further requested the Medical Officer of Health to:

(1)report back to the next meeting of the Board on whether the Ontario Restaurant Association has responded; and

(2)circulate the final consolidated report on the ETS by-law in sufficient time to provide members of the Board the opportunity for review prior to the Board meeting on June28 and 29, 1999;

(iii)(May 25, 1999) from Mr. Michael Perley, Director, Ontario Campaign for Action on Tobacco, providing a summary of their views regarding the proposed harmonization of an environmental tobacco smoke by-law for the City of Toronto; and

(iv)(May 25, 1999) from Mr. Enrico Codogno, Canadian Cancer Society, submitting comments on the positive economic impact regarding the ban on smoking in restaurants and bars in the United States; and on the negative effects of smoking and second-hand smoke.

Dr. Sheela Basrur, Medical Officer of Health, presented the report regarding A Harmonized Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) for the City of Toronto, containing Policy Options and Recommendations, prepared by the Toronto Public Health, dated April 6, 1999.

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

-Mr. Paul Sudolski, Volunteer President, Canadian Cancer Society Unit in the York District; and submitted a brief in regard thereto;

-Ms. Heather Laughlin, employee of the Canadian Cancer Society; and submitted a brief in regard thereto;

-Ms. Judy Myrvold, Chair, Council for a Tobacco-Free Toronto; and submitted a brief in regard thereto;

-Ms. Louisa Cantelon, Volunteer, Canadian Cancer Society; and submitted a brief in regard thereto;

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

-Ms. Lyba Spring, Toronto; and submitted a brief in regard thereto;

-Mr. David Spring, Toronto; and submitted a brief in regard thereto;

-Mr. John Kiru, Coordinator, Weston Business Association;

-Mr. Cameron Johnstone, operator of Delta Bingo and Mayfair Bingo;

-Mr. Tom Bunda, owner, Central Restaurant; and

-Mr. Mike McCallum, owner, Irish Rose Restaurant.

(c)York Community Care Access Centre - Ward 28, York Eglinton.

The York Community Council reports having received:

(1)the information in the slide presentation made by Ms. Catherine Adam, Executive Director, York Community Care Access; and

(2)the following communication:

(March 3, 1999) from the Executive Director, York Community Care Access Centre to Councillor Bill Saundercook, stating that in the recommendations identified by the Infrastructure Sub-Committee to improve the physical and social infrastructure of the York district, it was noted that there was little understanding of the role of the Community Care Access Centre; and advising that a presentation can be made regarding their services and how they relate to other health and social services in the community.

-Ms. Catherine Adam, Executive Director, York Community Care Access Centre, appeared before the Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter.

(d)Lambton House - Ward 27, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having requested the Manager, Public Health Division, Etobicoke Civic Centre, to:

(1)review the Health Division's previous comments with respect to the limit of 40 persons for the liquor licence regarding the Lambton House and to report to the June 22, 1999 meeting of the Community Council, in order to accommodate the Lambton House for the summer season; and

(2)report on a comparison of facilities between the Lambton House and other heritage buildings with liquor licences in the City, with regard to the number of persons permitted in the respective buildings; and

(3)received the following communication:

(May 5, 1999) from Councillor F. Nunziata forwarding a letter from Ms. Eileen Jones, Co-Chair, Warren Park Ratepayers Association, advising that the community is pleased to see the development of the Lambton House, that its capacity is limited to 40 persons and requesting information on the requirements for increasing the number of persons permitted in the building at any one time.

-Ms. Margo Duncan, Secretary-Treasurer, Heritage York, appeared before the Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter.

(e)Property at 75-77 Summit Avenue - Ward 28, York Eglinton.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1)requested the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the City Solicitor to submit a confidential report on the status of this property, for consideration at the June 22, 1999 meeting of the Community Council; and

(2)received the following communication:

(May 5, 1999) from Councillor J. Mihevc advising that several complaints have been received regarding this property and requesting that staff of by-law enforcement, tax and the legal department be in attendance for this item.

(f)501 Alliance Avenue, Unit #2, Ambiance Banquet Hall -Application for a Liquor Licence for an Outdoor Patio Ward 27, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having authorized the City Clerk or her designate to complete and sign the Municipal Information form and to forward the form with the departmental comments to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario.

The Community Council had before it a report (April 14, 1999) from the City Clerk, providing comments from the relevant City departments regarding an application for a liquor licence from Ambiance Banquet Hall at 501 Alliance Avenue, Unit #2.

(g)Provision of Litter Bins with Advertising.

The York Community Council reports having received the following report:

(May 3, 1999) from the Commissioner, Works and Emergency Services to the Toronto, Scarborough, North York, East York and York Community Councils, advising that on February 2, 3 and 4, 1999, City Council approved a number of recommendations pertaining to issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the provision of litter bins with advertising; that the RFP will solicit proposals from the private sector to supply, install and maintain new litter bins with an advertising component, at no cost to the City, which will replace existing litter bins at various locations within the public road allowances in the City; that the BIAs and other interested parties have been notified that the issue of litter bins with advertising in their community will be on this meeting's agenda; that an RFP for the provision of new litter bins with an advertising component will be issued after direction is received from the Community Councils and Toronto Council as to which Community Councils would like to participate in the litter bins with advertising program and whether there are certain areas or locations that should not be included in the RFP; and recommending that:

(1)the Community Councils, except Etobicoke, advising City Council as soon as possible whether they support replacing existing litter bins with new bins with an advertising component, and if so, whether there are any existing bin locations in the Community Council area that should be excluded.

(h)Request for On-Street Permit Parking on Scarlett Road - Ward 27, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1)requested the Director, Transportation Services, District 1, to investigate and report on the feasibility of introducing on-street permit parking on:

(a)the east side of Scarlett Road, north from St. Clair Avenue West to Edinborough Court; and

(b)the west side of Scarlett Road, north from St. Clair Avenue West to the entrance of the Lambton Golf and Country Club;

(2)requested the City Clerk to undertake a poll of the residents at the above locations, and the residents of the adjacent streets, should the staff report determine that on-street permit parking can be accommodated at the foregoing locations on Scarlett Road; and

(3)received the following communication:

(April 19, 1999) from Councillor B. Saundercook advising that the residents on Scarlett Road are requesting overnight permit parking on specific sections of Scarlett Road; and requesting the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to report on the feasibility of allowing permit parking on:

(1)the east side of Scarlett Road, north from St. Clair Avenue West to Edinborough Court; and

(2)the west side of Scarlett Road, north from St. Clair Avenue West to the entrance of the Lambton Golf and Country Club.

(i)Damage to Retaining Wall on Humberhill Avenue Ward 27, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having requested the Commissioner, Works and Emergency Services to investigate and report on the following communication:

(May 13, 1999) from Councillor B. Saundercook requesting the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to report on the condition of the retaining wall on HumberhillAvenue overlooking Juliana Court, and on any action that may have taken place during the testing of the fire hydrants on Humberhill Avenue that might have damaged this retaining wall.

(j)Request for Permit Parking on Outlook Garden Boulevard - Ward 27, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1)requested the Director, Transportation Services, District 1, to report on the feasibility of implementing on-street permit parking on Outlook Garden Boulevard; and

(2)received the following communication:

(May 10, 1999) from Councillor F. Nunziata, forwarding a letter (May 6, 1999) from the Manager, Traffic Operations, District 1, providing information on the request for on-street permit parking; advising that this street operates in a two-way north/south direction between Outlook Avenue and Lambton Avenue; that currently on-street parking is allowed at all times on both sides of Outlook Garden Boulevard for a maximum of three (3) hours; that there is a total complement of 32 curbside parking spaces on the east side and it is feasible to implement on-street permit parking along this side of Outlook Garden Boulevard, subject to a poll of the residents to determine majority interest in this proposal.

(k)Request for Poop-And-Scoop Disposal Containers - Ward 27, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1)requested the Director, Transportation Services, District 1, to report on the installation of disposal containers specifically to facilitate the owners of dogs; and

(2)received the following communication:

(May 4, 1999) from Councillor F. Nunziata forwarding a letter from the Warren Park Ratepayers Association regarding dogs running loose in the parklands by the Humber River and on dog owners who do not clean up after their pets; and requesting that staff report on the feasibility of installing containers specifically to facilitate the owners of dogs who scoop up after their animals.

(l)Request for Traffic Control Measures on Scarlett Road - Ward 27, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1)requested the Director, Transportation Services, District 1, to report on:

(a)the installation of a stop light at Scarlett Road and Bernice Crescent;

(b)the reduction of speed to 40 km/h on Scarlett Road between FoxwellAvenue and St. Clair Avenue West; and

(c)a No Right Turn on red, from St. Clair Avenue West on to ScarlettRoad; and

(2)received the following communication:

(May 10, 1999) from Councillor F. Nunziata advising that a communication has been received from the Lambton Park Parent Council expressing safety concerns regarding the crosswalk at the intersection of Scarlett Road and Bernice Crescent; and requesting that staff report on:

(1)the installation of a stop light;

(2)the reduction of speed to 40 km/h on Scarlett Road between Foxwell Avenue and St. Clair Avenue West; and

(3)a No Right Turn on red, from St. Clair Avenue West on to Scarlett Road.

(m)Concerns regarding Parking on Vaughan Road, West of Northcliffe Boulevard - Ward 28, York Eglinton.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1)requested the Director, Transportation Services, District 1, to report on:

(a)options to rectify the sanitation problems on Vaughan Road;

(b)reverting this section of Vaughan Road back to its previous parking regulations;

(c)the feasibility of implementing alternate side parking;

(d)assigning a litter hog to this area; and

(e)contacting the police to enforce the parking regulations as vehicles without permits are parking on a regular basis; and

(2)received the following communication:

(May 3, 1999) from Councillor J. Mihevc advising that due to parking on both sides of Vaughan Road, west of Northcliffe Boulevard which was implemented last year, this section of Vaughan Road cannot be cleaned by the sweepers; that a garbage problem from the neighbouring schools add to the problem; and requesting that staff report on:

(1)options to rectify the lack of cleanliness problem;

(2)reverting this section of Vaughan Road back to its previous parking regulations;

(3)the feasibility of implementing alternate side parking;

(4)assigning a litter hog to this area; and

(5)contacting the police to enforce the parking regulations as vehicles without permits are parking on a regular basis.

(n)Tree Trimming - Ward 28, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1)requested the Director, Parks and Recreation, West District, to report on:

(a)an update on the number of outstanding requests for tree trimming;

(b)the approximate timeframe for the work to be undertake;

(c)reassigning staff from other areas to address the backlog of requests; and

(2)received the following communication:

(April 22, 1999) from Councillor J. Mihevc advising that last year several complaints had been received from residents regarding tree trimming which have not yet been done; and requesting that the parks staff provide an update on the number of requests and the timeframe for the work to be undertaken; and suggesting assistance from other areas to address the backlog.

(o)Parking Prohibition on Avalon Avenue - Ward 27, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1)requested the Director, Transportation Division, District 1, to report on the introduction of a No Stopping regulation, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Avalon Road; and

(2)received the following communication:

(May 12, 1999) from Councillor F. Nunziata forwarding copy of a communication from the Manager, Traffic Operations, District 1, which advises that the introduction of a "No Stopping 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday" regulation is feasible on the west side of Avalon Avenue; and requesting that this matter be placed on the agenda for direction to staff to conduct a poll of the residents.

(p)Request for Change in Director of Traffic on the portion of the Municipal Lane between Nickle Street and Mahoney Avenue - Ward 27, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1)requested the Director, Transportation Services, District 1, to report on the feasibility of changing the direction of traffic from two-way to one-way southbound on the portion of the municipal lane between Nickle Street and Mahoney Avenue; and

(2)received the following communication:

(May 5, 1999) from Councillor F. Nunziata forwarding copy of a communication from the Manager, Traffic Operations, District 1, which provides information on the feasibility of changing the operation of the two-way portion of the municipal lane between Nickle Street and Mahoney Avenue, to one-way southbound; and advising that designating this portion of the lane would provide a consistent standard over the total length of the lane, since this section currently provides access for two abutting residential properties and is accessible in a north/south direction for those residents residing on Cobalt Street, Mahoney Avenue, Nickle Street and Sedan Avenue and suggesting that the residents be consulted to determine their support for this proposal; and requesting that this matter be placed on the agenda for direction to staff to conduct a poll of the residents.

(q)Further Report on Proposed Use of Funds Generated from Cash-in-Lieu of Parkland Dedication.

The York Community Council reports having deferred consideration of the following report to a date to be determined, to allow its members to caucus prior to the June14,1999 meeting of the Planning and Transportation Committee, in view of the time constraints at this meeting.

The York Community Council reports having had before it a communication (May 18, 1999) from the City Clerk advising that City Council on May 11 and 12, 1999, had before it Clause No. 5 of Report No. 7 of The Urban Environment and Development Committee, wherein the Committee recommended that the joint report (March 17, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism and the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services be adopted as an interim policy, pending the adoption of a further report from the Commissioners on an adjustment to the policy which would build in initiatives for acquiring parkland in park deficient areas of the City; that Council directed that this Clause be struck out and referred back to the Planning and Transportation Committee for further consideration at its meeting to be held on June 14, 1999, for report thereon to Council for its meeting to be held on July 6, 1999; and that Council also directed that:

(1)a copy of the Clause be forwarded to the Community Councils with the request that they submit their comments thereon to the Planning and Transportation Committee for consideration at its meeting on June 14, 1999;

(2)the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services submit a report to the Planning and Transportation Committee on a policy and mechanism, in the context of planning applications, of identifying parks deficiencies and allocating funding therefor through the budget process;

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

(4)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 on mechanisms for acquiring additional parkland in areas that are parkland deficient.

-Mr. Frank Kershaw, Director, Policy and Development Division, Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, appeared before the Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter.

(r)Parks and Recreation - Status of Harmonization of Outdoor Pool Operations - All Wards.

The York Community Council reports having received the following report:

(May 17, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism advising that this report provides a brief update and status report on the harmonization of outdoor pool operations; that the Parks and Recreation Division will operate approximately 80 outdoor pools for the summer of 1999; that these facilities operate differently in each of the former municipalities in terms of length of season and operating hours per day and that there were significant differences in the operations from a risk management and safety procedure standpoint, in operating schedules in terms of the number of hours of operation per day, and in programming schedules for facilities; that the most notable program is the Extended Hour Pool Program which was traditionally operated in the Toronto South District, which allows 6 outdoor pools to remain open until 12:45 a.m. whenever weather reports call for continued hot, hazy and humid conditions; that staff have focussed their efforts on the harmonization of all risk management and safety related issues during the past year, including an external review of all risk management procedures conducted by the Lifesaving Society and has resulted in a new training regimen for the aquatic staff, a new common staff manual and other harmonized safety procedures; that the operating schedules and hours of operation for the former municipalities will be retained for the 1999 season; that the full harmonization of the aquatic operations will take a number of years to fully implement; that a harmonized operating season, hours of operation and potential sites for the extension of extended hours to all districts will be developed for the summer of 2000; that there is the potential for budget implications in the year 2000 operating budget depending on the outcome of these investigations; and recommending that this report be received for information.

(s)New Development Applications for York District - Ward 27, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having received the following report:

(May 17, 1999) from the Director, Community Planning, West District, advising that a new Site Plan Approval application has been received from:

Applicant:Greg Dell and Associates

Owner:Brimley Construction Co. Ltd. under agreement to purchase from Imperial Oil Limited

Property:4002 Dundas Street West

Proposal:Proposed eight bay coin operated car wash

(t)Request for On-Street Permit Parking on Rectory Road between Weston Road and Coulter Avenue - Ward 27, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1)requested the City Clerk to undertake a poll of the residents on Rectory Road between Weston Road and Coulter Avenue to determine interest in on-street permit parking; and

(2)received the following communication:

(May 19, 1999) from Councillor B. Saundercook forwarding a report from the Manager, Traffic Operations, District 1, to Councillor Saundercook in response to his request regarding the feasibility of on-street permit parking on Rectory Road; and advising that there is a total complement of 13 curbside parking spaces available on the north and east sides of Rectory Road between Weston Road and Coulter Avenue; and that implementation of permit parking is feasible, subject to a poll revealing that the majority of residents are in favour of the proposal.

(u)Request from the Keele-Eglinton BIA for Assistance regarding Spring Clean-Up day on June 3, 1999.

The York Community Council reports having requested the Director, Transportation Services, District 1, to provide assistance as necessary to the Keele-Eglinton BIA, with respect to a Student Spirit - Spring Clean-Up Day, scheduled for June 3, 1999 between 9:45 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

The York Community Council reports having had before it a communication (May 21, 1999) from Mr. Steve Tasses, Chairman, Keele and Eglinton BIA, to Councillor Frances Nunziata, advising that the BIA will be celebrating a Student Spirit - Spring Clean-Up Day on June 3, 1999; that the Principal of York Memorial High School, David Drew, has agreed to the students participating in this effort; and requesting that the City provide a garbage truck, driver, a mobile litter hog and if possible, some gloves.

Respectfully submitted,

COUNCILLOR B. SAUNDERCOOK

Chair

Toronto, May 26, 1999

Glenda Jagai

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