Other Items Considered by the Community Council
(a)Appeal - Front Yard Parking - 172 Walmer Road (Midtown)
The Toronto Community Council reports having:
(1)deferred consideration of the following report;
(2)requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to conduct a re-polling of the area using the
most up-to-date data available from the Finance Department and the City Clerk;
(3)requested the City Clerk, in consultation with appropriate officials, to report to the Administration Committee
on the various types of polls currently in use within the City of Toronto, such report to include recommendations on
how such methods of polling may be improved:
(i)(April 13, 1999) Manager, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, District 1 respecting Appeal - Front
Yard Parking - 172 Walmer Road (Midtown), and recommending:
(1) That City Council deny the request for an exemption from the by-law to permit front yard parking at 172 Walmer
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.
(ii)(May 10, 1999) from the City Clerk, forwarding the actions of the Toronto Community Council of April 28, 1999
(iii)(Undated) from Max Dublin
(iv)(June 22, 1999) from the Manager, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, District 1
(b)Appeal - Front Yard Parking - 84 Hilton Avenue (Midtown)
The Toronto Community Council reports having:
(1)deferred consideration of the following report;
(2)requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to conduct a re-polling of the area using the
most up-to-date data available from the Finance Department and the City Clerk:
(i)(April 13, 1999) Manager, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, District 1 respecting Appeal - Front
Yard Parking - 84 Hilton Avenue (Midtown), and recommending:
(1) That City Council deny the request for an exemption from the by-law to permit front yard parking at 84 Hilton
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 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.
(ii)(Undated) from Ms. Deborah Buchler
(iii)(June 8, 1999) from Mr. David Gurin
(iv)(June 7, 1999) from Ms. Janet Wright
(v)(June 17, 1999) from Ms. Ruth Fein
(vi)(June 15, 1999) from Mr. Joel Wiesenfeld
(vii)(June 22, 1999) from the Manager, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, District 1
The following persons appeared before the Toronto Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter:
-Mr. Mark Wright, Toronto, Ontario; and
-Ms. Deborah Buchler, Toronto, Ontario.
(c)10 Shorncliffe Avenue, Removal of Three Private Trees (Midtown)
The Toronto Community Council reports having deferred consideration of the following report until its meeting to
be held on July 15, 1999, and having requested the City Arborist to meet with the applicant and interested parties
to propose a mutually agreeable solution:
(i)(June 4, 1999) from the Commissioner Economic Development, Culture and Tourism respecting 10 Shorncliffe
Avenue, Removal of Three Private Trees (Midtown), and recommending that City Council:
(1)issue a permit for tree removal conditional on:
(i)the trees in question not being removed until permitted construction and/or demolition related activities in accordance
with plans approved under the building permit application for the subject project commence which warrant the destruction
of the trees; and
(ii)the applicant agreeing to plant replacement trees to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Economic Development,
Culture and Tourism; OR
(2)refuse to issue a permit for tree removal, requiring the applicant to incorporate the trees into the plans for the new
house and landscape.
(ii)(June 21, 1999) from Mr. David Mongeau
(iii)(Undated) from Ms. Audrey Loeb
The following persons appeared before the Toronto Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter:
-Mr. David Mongeau, Richmond Hill, Ontario;
-Mr. David P. Ross, Deloitte & Touche; and
-Mr. Lorne Vineberg, Toronto, Ontario.
(d)48 Glen Road - Removal of One City Owned Tree, and One Private Tree, and Injury to One Private Tree
(Midtown)
The Toronto Community Council reports having deferred the following report and having requested the Ward
Councillors, in consultation with the City Arborist, to engage in a consultation process in the community, and
report back to the Toronto Community Council, if necessary:
(June 4, 1999) from the Commissioner Economic Development, Culture and Tourism respecting 48 Glen Road - Removal
of One City Owned Tree, and One Private Tree, and Injury to One Private Tree (Midtown), and recommending that City
Council approve the request for the removal of one City owned tree, and one private tree, and injury to one private tree and
such approval be conditional on:
(a)the trees in question not being removed or injured until permitted construction and/or demolition related activities in
accordance with plans approved under the building permit application for the subject project commence which warrant the
destruction of the trees; and
(b)the implementation of the recommendations in the tree preservation report, for the privately owned sugar maple,
prepared by Arborvalley Urban Forestry Co. Inc., dated March 15, 1999; and
(c)the applicant submitting a certified cheque in the amount of $1245.43 to cover the value of the City owned tree, it's
removal and replacement costs, and the applicant agreeing to the planting of a replacement tree to be planted on City
property upon completion of construction; and
(d)the applicant agreeing to plant a large growing shade tree, to replace the privately owned black locust, to the
satisfaction of the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism.
(e)Preliminary Report on Rezoning Application No. 199014: 305 Bremner Boulevard - Reduction of Required Bus
Parking for the Skydome (Downtown)
The Toronto Community Council reports having adopted the following preliminary report:
(June 4, 1999) from the Commissioner, Urban Planning and Development Services on Rezoning Application No. 199014:
305 Bremner Boulevard - Reduction of Required Bus Parking for the Skydome (Downtown), and recommending that the
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services be requested to hold a public meeting in the community to
discuss the application, and to notify owners and residents within 120 metres of the site, the local residents' associations
and the Ward Councillors.
(f)Preliminary Report on Application No. 199013 for A Rezoning, to Permit An Entertainment Facility At No. 659
Queen Street West (Trinity-Niagara)
The Toronto Community Council reports having adopted the following preliminary report:
(May 31, 1999) from the Commissioner, Urban Planning and Development Services on Application No. 199013 for A
Rezoning, to Permit An Entertainment Facility At No. 659 Queen Street West (Trinity-Niagara), and recommending that:
(1)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;
(2)that the applicant be advised of the need to apply for an Official Plan Amendment for the proposal; and
(3)I be requested to consider the impact of food and entertainment uses on the Queen Street West "MCR" zone, west of
Bathurst Street to Shaw Street.
(g)Appeal of Committee of Adjustment Decision No. A-199900122 - 1383 Landsdowne Avenue - Minor Variance -
Withdrawal of Appeal by Applicant (Davenport)
The Toronto Community Council reports having received the following report for information:
(May 25, 1999) from the City Solicitor respecting Appeal of Committee of Adjustment Decision No. A-199900122 - 1383
Landsdowne Avenue - Minor Variance - Withdrawal of Appeal by Applicant, and recommending that this report be
received for information.
(h)Community Safety Project - Maurice Cody Public School/Maurice Cody Community Centre (North Toronto)
The Toronto Community Council reports having requested the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture
and Tourism, in consultation with appropriate officials to report to the Toronto Community Council, at its meeting
to be held on July 15, 1999 on providing a one time grant of $11,300 to the Maurice Cody Public School matching
the contribution of the Toronto District School Board for the purpose of improving personal safety in the school
parking lot by purchasing and installing two light standards and providing an additional pedestrian exit on to
Cheston Road:
(June 4, 1999) from Councillor Walker
(i)Danforth Avenue, from Broadview Avenue to Dewhurst Boulevard - Installation of Parking Meters on the
Flankage of Various Intersecting Streets. (Don River)
The Toronto Community Council reports having:
(1)deferred consideration of the following report until its meeting to be held on July 15, 1999; and
(2)requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services, in consultation with the Ward Councillors, to
conduct a neighbourhood consultation process.
(May 31, 1999) from the Director, Transportation Services District 1 respecting Danforth Avenue, From Broadview
Avenue to Dewhurst Boulevard - Installation of Parking Meters on the Flankage of Various Intersecting Streets (Don
River), and recommending:
(1)That the parking regulations outlined in Appendix A of this report be adjusted/amended as indicated; and
(2)That the appropriate City Officials be requested to take whatever action is necessary to give effect to the foregoing,
including the introduction in Council of any Bills that are required.
(j)Lane, First North of College Street Between Dufferin Street and Sheridan Avenue - Proposed One-Way
Operation (Trinity-Niagara)
The Toronto Community Council reports having:
(1)deferred consideration of the following report until its meeting to be held on September 14, 1999; and
(2)requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to conduct a poll of all abutting property
owners to determine support for this proposal:
(June 10, 1999) from the Director, Transportation Services, District 1 respecting Lane, First North of College Street
Between Dufferin Street and Sheridan Avenue - Proposed One-way Operation (Trinity-Niagara) and recommending:
(1)That the lane first north of College Street between Dufferin Street and Sheridan Avenue be designated to operate
one-way westbound; and
(2)That the appropriate City Officials be requested to take whatever action is necessary to give effect to the foregoing,
including the introduction in Council of any Bills that are required.
(k)Official Plan Amendment No. 143 and Zoning By-law 138-1999 in connection with the Yorkville Triangle Area
(Midtown)
The Toronto Community Council reports having requested the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development
Services and the City Solicitor, in consultation with Heritage Toronto, to report to the Toronto Community
Council, at its meeting to be held on July 15, 1999 on the recommendation contained in the communication (June
10, 1999) from Councillor Adams:
(June 10, 1999) from Councillor Adams
(l)City Boulevard - 53 Nanton Avenue, flanking Castle Frank Road (Midtown)
The Toronto Community Council reports having requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to
report to the Toronto Community Council on:
(1)the circumstances surrounding the rock and concrete treatment authorized by staff on the City boulevard at 53
Nanton Avenue flanking Castle Frank Road, and advise on how this treatment conforms with the City's policy on
landscaping, open and green space, and why notice was not given to the Ward Councillors as is the practice when a
request is made by a property owner to change or use the City boulevard, or portion thereof, for their own
purposes, and/or benefit; and
(2)the advisability of installing a City sidewalk in the area:
(June 22, 1999) from Councillor Adams
(m)Maintenance of A Decorative Steel Trellis and Planter Walls - 920 King Street West (Trinity-Niagara)
The Toronto Community Council reports having been advised that this matter has been withdrawn.
(n)Motion of Condolence - Councillor Frank Faubert
The Toronto Community Council reports having adopted the following resolution by Councillor Johnston,
seconded by Councillor Jakobek:
"WHEREAS Councillor Frank Faubert served the people of Scarborough with distinction and selfless dedication
in varied and challenging capacities; and
WHEREAS Councillor Faubert served the people of Scarborough as a member of the Board of Control from
December 1978 to November, 1980, and from 1982 to 1987; and
WHEREAS Councillor Faubert also served the people of Scarborough as an Alderman from 1967 to 1969, from
1973 to 1978, and from 1981 to 1982 and as Member of the Provincial Parliament for the riding of Scarborough
Ellesmere from 1987 to 1990, and as a Councillor in the City of Scarborough from 1991 to 1994; and
WHEREAS Councillor Faubert served as the last Mayor of Scarborough from 1994 to 1997; and
WHEREAS Councillor Faubert was elected to Toronto City Council in 1997; and
WHEREAS he took to heart the interests and well being of the residents of Scarborough and Toronto, and added to
and improved immeasurably the quality of life for tens of thousands of people, and to whom the people of Toronto
own an eternal debt;
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Toronto Community Council extend its deepest condolences to the family and
friends of Councillor Frank Faubert and to the Scarborough Community Council, and record in its minutes its
expression of such condolences."
(o)Motion of Condolence - Ms. Ina Robinson
The Toronto Community Council reports having adopted the following resolution by Councillor Rae, seconded by
Councillor McConnell:
"WHEREAS the City of Toronto lost an active and valued employee with the death of Ina Robinson from
Creutzfedt-Jakob Disease on June 20, 1999; and
WHEREAS Ina was hired by the City in April, 1974 as a General Clerk within the City Clerk's office; and
WHEREAS Ina worked within the Clerk's office until 1999, holding increasingly responsible positions such as
Committee Secretary, Administration Section Manager, Assistant Secretary of the Executive Committee, and
finally, in the new City, Manager of Council Secretariat Support; and
WHEREAS Ina Robinson was the consummate civil servant in her efficiency, judgement, unflappablity and poise.
Her humour and yeoman support will be missed by all at the City of Toronto who value a well-run meeting,
accurate and complete documentation, and a good laugh. Ina was an important player in the professional evolution
of the Clerk's office and she will be greatly missed;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City Clerk be directed to convey, on behalf of members of the
Toronto Community Council, our sincere sympathy to Ina's family, friends and colleagues."
(p)A Harmonized Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) By-law for the City of Toronto: Community Input
Process (from the Toronto Community Council's special meeting of June 8, 1999)
The Toronto Community Council reports having recommended to the Board of Health that:
(1)restaurants, bars, bowling centres, casinos and bingo and billiard halls have 75% non-smoking and 25%
smoking;
(2)the report (April 6, 1999) from the Medical Officer of Health, titled, "A Harmonized Environmental Tobacco
Smoke (ETS) By-law for the City of Toronto - Policy Options and Recommendations be amended by:
(a)adding a new Recommendation No. (7) to read:
"That the City make requests for proposals for a multi-year publicity and education campaign that:
(a)reflects Council's decisions on smoking in restaurants, bars and similar places, and
(b)is aimed at reducing smoking;
and that such a campaign involve funding partnerships with the private sector.
(b)adding a new Recommendation No. (8) to read:
"That the City, in co-operation with appropriate business associations, monitor carefully the economic impact of
any smoking regulations on the restaurant sector;
(3)the Medical Officer of Health, the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, and the
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services report on the appropriate technology which will help
to minimize second-hand smoke.
The Toronto Community Council also reports having requested:
(1)the Medical Officer of Health, in consultation with appropriate officials to report to the Board of Health, at its special
meeting to be held on June 28 and 29, 1999, on the following motion by Councillor Bossons:
"That the report (April 6, 1999) from the Medical Officer of Health, titled, "A Harmonized Environmental Tobacco Smoke
(ETS) By-law for the City of Toronto - Policy Options and Recommendations be amended by:
Adding a new Recommendation 3(iv) to read:
'That restaurants with 40 or fewer seats be exempted from any smoking regulation on condition that they decide
themselves whether to be a 'wholly smoking' or 'smoke-free' and post the chosen arrangement at their door.'"
(2)the Medical Officer of Health, in consultation with the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and
Tourism and the City Solicitor, and in consultation with stakeholders, to report to the Board of Health, at its special
meeting to be held on June 28 and 29, 1999, on the possibility of creating separate rules for restaurants and bars; and
(3)the Medical Officer of Health to report to the Board of Health, at its special meeting to be held on June 28 and 29,
1999, on the New York by-law, and in her opinion, how it can be altered to make it applicable to the City of Toronto.
Recommendation Nos. 1 and 3 were adopted on the following division of votes:
Yeas:Councillors Rae, Bossons, Fotinos, Johnston, Korwin-Kuczynski and Silva - 6
Nays:Councillors Miller and Walker - 2
The following motion, placed by Councillor Johnston, lost on the following division of votes:
"As a 100% ban on smoking in Toronto's restaurants has an obvious economic impact; and
Because suburban councillors have not heard the concerns of downtown restaurants and the hospitality industry;
The Toronto Community Council recommends that:
(1)a joint or concurrent meeting be held on June 28 and 29, 1999 between the Board of Health and the Economic
Development Committee to hear deputations before a final recommendation is made to City Council; and
(2)the City Clerk be requested to submit proposed rules of order for the joint meeting."
Yeas:Councillors Bossons, Johnston and Miller - 3
Nays:Councillors Rae, Disero, Fotinos, Korwin-Kuczynski, Silva and Walker - 6
(i)(April 6, 1999) from the Secretary, Board of Health, 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 Tobacco-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
(xii)(May 26, 1999) from Mr. Fred Luk, Filet of Sole
(xiii)(May 26, 1999) from Mr. Michael Perley, Ontario Campaign for Action on Tobacco
(xiv)(May 26, 1999) from Lobsang Samchok, Everest Cafe
(xv)(May 26, 1999) from Ms. Judith Myrvold, Council for a Tobacco-Free Toronto (CTFT)
(xvi)(Undated) from Ms. Debbie Thuston
(xvii)(Undated) from Ms. Winnie Leung
(xviii)(Undated) from Ms. Diane Finkle
(xix)(May 26, 1999) from Terry Mundell, President, Ontario Restaurant Association
(xx)(May 24, 1999) from Ms. Barbara West
(xxi)(May 26, 1999) from R. Alter
(xxii)(May 31, 1999) from Jean Walker
(xxiii)(undated) from Beth Theis
(xxiv)(undated) from F. Barry
Respectfully submitted,
COUNCILLORS PAM MCCONNELL AND KYLE RAE,
Chair
Toronto, June 8 and June 22, 1999
Frances M. Pritchard
Tel: (416) 392-7033
