Other Items Considered by the Community Council

(a) Frequency of Grass Cutting, Maintenance and Landscaping of

Flower Beds - Ward 27, York Humber and Ward 28, York Eglinton.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1) requested the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture & Tourism to add Old Mill Drive to the Riverview Gardens Mowing Rotation for Ward 27, south of Eglinton Avenue West; and

(2) received the following report:

(June 4, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture & Tourism, responding to a request from the York Community Council for more detailed information regarding (a) grass cutting, maintenance and scheduling and (b) for consideration to other locations other than the York Civic Centre with respect to improvements to the level of landscaping for flowerbeds located in the community; advising that with respect to:

(a) Grass Cutting, Maintenance and Scheduling, staff from the Parks Division are sent out in three crews to work north of Eglinton Avenue West and south of Eglinton Avenue West in Ward 27, and east of Caledonia Road in Ward 28; that staff are currently working a 10-day cutting cycle that allows them to work from park to park throughout their area using a consistent rotation that relates to the schedule of locations attached to this report; that in addition, there is a cutting crew that is responsible for boulevards within Wards 27 and 28 which allows for a two-week cutting cycle on high profile areas such as major street sad corners and a four-week cutting schedule in other areas; that the Parks Division is also responsible for cutting police stations on the same rotation as community parks; that the schedule is adjusted for unforeseen circumstances such as breakdowns of equipment, heavy rains or staff absenteeism; and

(b) Parks Garden Planting Area, the staff in the Horticultural/Maintenance sections of the Parks Divisions have begun to plant the flower beds at the York Civic Centre; annuals have been grown by City staff, however at the end of the season (Fall '99) staff will remove the annuals and plant certain gardens at the York Civic Centre with perennials; that the number of flower beds planted each year will be reduced; advising of new locations for planting this summer; and recommending that the report be received.

(b) 564-566 Rogers Road - Application for Cash Payment-in-Lieu of Parking

Ward 27, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1) requested the Director, Community Planning, West District, to report further on a revised application for two (2) parking spaces instead, and to submit the revised plans together with the report; and

(2) received the deputation.

The York Community Council had before it a report (June 8, 1999) from the Director, Transportation Services, District 1, advising that Grewal General Contractors Ltd. have submitted an application for cash payment-in-lieu of providing four (4) of the eight (8) parking spaces required under the provisions of the Zoning By-law, for a proposed mixed-use commercial-residential development at 564-566 Rogers Road; that there are no boulevard parking spaces available to rent adjoining these premises, but that there is on-street metered parking on both the north and south sides of Rogers Road between Keele Street and Old Weston Road for a maximum duration of one hour; that it does not appear feasible to provide additional parking on the site; and recommending that the application by Grewal General Contractors for four (4) parking spaces be approved.

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-Mr. Grewal, owner of the property at 564-566 Rogers Road, appeared before the Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter.

(c) Cash Payment-in-Lieu of Parking Related to Development Applications

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

The York Community Council reports having received the following report:

(June 7, 1999) Director, Transportation Services, District 1, responding to a request from the York Community Council on the policies of other area municipalities compared with the policy of the former City of York regarding cash payment-in-lieu of parking, and on what action can be taken on an interim basis to provide relief for new business owners in Wards 27 and 28, with the exception of licensed establishments; forwarding a copy of Clause No. 4 of Report No. 12 of the Urban Environment and Development Committee, adopted as amended by Council on October 28, 19 and 30, 1999, containing a report (September 10, 1998) from the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services and the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services, which provided a summary of the current policies and procedures in the former municipalities; advising that compared with other areas, York's charges are in line with other former municipalities; that given the direction of City Council with respect to cash payment-in-lieu practices and the current efforts by staff to develop consolidated policies and practices for the new City, including the development of a uniform fee structure, it is not appropriate at this time to provide relief for new business owners in Wards 27 and 28 on an interim basis; and recommending that the report be received for information.

(d) New Development Applications Received -

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

The York Community Council reports having received the following report:

(June 4, 1999)from the Director, Community Planning, West District, providing information on the following new development applications; and recommending that the report be received:

1.OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT (Ward 27, York Humber)

File No.: 099-001Date received: May 21, 1999Planner: P. Zuliani

Applicant: Rutledge Development Corporation

Owner: Downtown York Developments Inc.

Property Address: Southwest Corner of Eglinton Ave. W. and Black Creek Drive

Proposal: To amend Section 21.8 of the Official Plan relating to the York City Centre Area to permit a development consisting of retail uses without a residential component

Approval Process: Community Council

2.OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND REZONING (Ward 27, York Humber)

File No.: OR99-001Date Received: May 20, 1999Planner: W. Johncox Applicant: Alex Talwood

Owner: B.G. Schickedanz.Central Inc.

Property Address:1400 Weston Road

Proposal: To reallocate unit densities on the site, allow for a mix residential and commercial development on Block 2 and increase height by two-storeys on the permitted high rise residential development Block 4 so as to realize the permitted a development of up to 2150 residential units and up to 18,600 m² of commercial space.

Approval Process: Community Council

3.ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT (Ward 28, York Eglinton)

File No.: R99-003Date Received: May 26,1999Planner: P. Stellato

Applicant: Joseph Kang

Owner: Domi Construction Co. Ltd.

Property Address:460 Gilbert Avenue

Proposal: Two pairs of three storey semi-detached dwellings

Approval Process: Community Council

4.APPLICATION: SITE PLAN APPROVAL (Ward 27, York Humber)

File No.: SPA99-005Date Received: May 31, 1999Planner: P. Stellato

Applicant: Ralph Griffo

Owner:1341634 Ontario Limited

Property Address:249 Scarlett Road

Proposal: Proposed eight, three-storey freehold townhouses

Approval Process: Delegated to Director of Community Planning

File No.: SPA99-006Date Received: June 1, 1999Planner: W. Johncox

Applicant: Northgrave Architect Inc.

Owner: Harold and Grace Baker Centre

Property Address:1 Northwestern Avenue

Proposal: Addition of dining room to existing Nursing Home

Approval Process: Delegated to Director of Community Planning

(e) Request for Construction of a Bus Bay on Lavender Road

for St. Matthew Catholic School - Ward 27, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1) requested the Commissioner, Works and Emergency Services, to give consideration to including funds in the capital budget for next year, for the construction of a bus bay on Lavender Road at the St. Matthew Catholic School; and

(2) received the following communications:

(June 9, 1999) from Councillor B. Saundercook forwarding the following communications:

(i) (Undated) from the Director of Professional Services, York Civic Centre to the Chairperson, St. Matthew Catholic School Council, advising that the preliminary cost estimate for construction of a bus bay at 18 Lavender Road is $45,000.00; that the proposed bus bay is approximately 2.5 metres wide by 80 metres long; that the cost estimate includes reconstruction of the existing curb and walk and relocation of a fire hydrant; that a field survey indicates that a tree in front of the school may be affected by this work; that due to budget constraints they are unable to share any of the costs involved, but will assist in the design and supervision of the project.

(ii) (April 29, 1999) from the Co-Chair of St. Matthew School Council to Councillor Saundercook advising that the school is now ready to move forward with site development and that the bus bay is an essential component of this development.

(iii) (September 14, 1998) from the Chairperson, St. Matthew Catholic School Council, to Mr. Chi Ng, Director of Professional Services, York Civic Centre, advising that the school is serviced by three large school buses and three smaller buses which load and unloads children at the sidewalk; that this routine adds to traffic congestion and causes drivers to become impatient as they try to manoeuvre through the students, parents and other vehicles; and that the parent community firmly believes that this on-going traffic congestion on Lavender Road seriously affects the safety of the children at St. Matthew School.

(f) Capital Budget Planning in Parks and Recreation for Year 200 and Beyond

Ward 28, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having requested Councillor Davis to coordinate a meeting of all the local Councillors, and senior staff at an appropriate time, to discuss the following communication from Councillor Mihevc:

(June 1, 1999) Councillor J. Mihevc advising that the draft report on Recreation Needs Assessment and Feasibility Study for the York Area is continuing; that there are concerns that the report will eventually deal with one or two larger facilities, omitting some smaller Parks and Recreation projects that also need attention; and requesting that staff examine the merits of the following projects, including a capital budget-financing plan for each, and report back to the York Community Council prior to submissions by staff to the Budget Committee:

(1) an outdoor artificial rink attached either to the Phil White Arena or Humewood Community School;

(2) outdoor water play areas in Cedarvale Park and Bert Robinson Park;

(3) covered tennis courts at Cedarvale Park;

(4) a gymnasium on the second floor of the new bocce courts at Fairbank Park;

(5) an indoor public swimming centre at Fairbank pool;

(6) a co-venture with the school boards regarding the improvement of playground equipment at St. John Bosco, St. Nicholas, St. Alphonsus and Rawlinson school;

(7) new playground equipment at Humewood Park; and

(8) opening up of Graham Parking by purchasing a few nearby homes.

(g) 180 Schell Avenue - Possible Damage to Basement Floor by Roots

from a City-owned Tree - Ward 28, York Eglinton.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1) advised the owner of 180 Schell Avenue to submit a claim to the City to be forwarded to the insurance adjusters; and

(2) received the following communication:

(May 17, 1999) Councillor J. Mihevc advising that his office has been contacted by Mr. Ernesto Abate of 180 Schell regarding damage to his basement floor from roots belonging to a City tree; that staff have already visited the property; and requesting that the City undertake an independent study of this situation to determine responsibility for the damage and report back to the Community Council.

(h) Request for Traffic Count on Menin Road -

Ward 28, York Eglinton.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1) requested the Director, Transportation Services, District 1, to undertake a traffic count of vehicles on Menin Road and report back to the Community Council; and

(2) received the following communication:

(May 14, 1999) Councillor J. Mihevc advising that residents have complained that the volume of traffic has increased on Menin Road since the installation of the parking meters have been reinstated on Eglinton Avenue West; and requesting that staff conduct a traffic count on Menin Road in order to address this problem.

(i) Request for Poll to Rescind Alternate Side Parking

on Beechwood Avenue and to Re-Instate Exclusive Parking

on the East Side of Beechwood Avenue - Ward 27, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1) requested the City Clerk to undertake a poll of the residents on BeechwoodAvenue to determine interest in rescinding the alternate side parking regulations on Beechwood Avenue; and reinstating exclusive parking on the east side of the street; and

(2) received the following communication:

(May 26, 1999) Councillor F. Nunziata requesting that a poll of the residents on Beechwood Avenue be undertaken, and forwarding copy of a report (May 10, 1999) from Transportation Services Division, in response to a request to review the feasibility of rescinding alternate side parking and reinstating exclusive on-street parking on the east side of Beechwood Avenue, advising that a review indicates that there would be no benefit in terms of available parking spaces with this proposal; that there is an equal complement of 16 curbside parking spaces available on the east and west sides of Beechwood Avenue between Lambton Avenue and Outlook Avenue respectively; that maintaining the existing alternate side parking regulations on Beechwood Avenue between Lambton and Outlook Avenues benefits all the residents from a City street maintenance perspective; but that the final decision to reverse and reinstate exclusive on-street parking on the east side of Beechwood Avenue would be subject to a poll revealing the majority of municipally addressed property owners support this traffic management change.

(j) Request for Pedestrian Crosswalk and Bus Shelter on Weston Road

near Dora Spencer 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 installation of a pedestrian crosswalk and bus shelter on WestonRoad and Dora Spencer Road; and

(2) received the following communication:

(May 14, 1999) Councillor F. Nunziata forwarding a communication (May 7, 1999) from Our Lady of Victory Place Seniors Residence, advising that seniors are at risk in crossing Weston Road and requesting the installation of a pedestrian crossover; and also that many of the residents use the TTC service, there are new homes in the area, two towers and a school are being built, and requesting that a bus shelter be installed on the east and west sides of Weston Road near Dora Spencer Road.

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

The York Community Council reports having requested the Manager, Healthy Environments, West Region, to meet with the Secretary-Treasurer, Heritage York, to correct the information in the following report, to find ways to increase the current limit of 40 persons; and to explore the possibility of an exemption for liquor licensing purposes:

(June 16, 1999) Manager, Healthy Environments, West Region, responding to a request from the York Community Council and providing information on:

(1) a Review of Health Division's Previous Comments - that a Building Permit was applied for on July 17, 1997 and was approved/issued on March 4, 1998; that it was approved as a recreational establishment with the multipurpose rooms to be used for mainly internal meetings; that the approved occupancy load for this type of facility was set at 92 persons for the first floor only; that as there was no mention of an operating kitchen or a requirement for a Liquor Licence, the Health Department was not asked for comments or to approve the plans; that on June 11, 1998 an application was received requesting approval for licencing the facility for 91 persons for the purposes of providing alcoholic beverages and that a Business and Liquor Licence was applied for; that under the Ontario Food Premises Regulation, the sanitary facility requirements are clearly set out; these requirements are applied to all restaurants, banquet halls and similar facilities throughout the City of Toronto and Ontario; that the requirements set out in the Food Premises Regulation are the same as set out in the Building Code where a liquor licence is required; that in order to obtain an increase in the licenced capacity for this facility under the Food Premises Regulation, additional sanitary facilities would have to be provided;

(2) a Comparison of Facilities - advising that a complete report is not available; that there are over 3,000 heritage buildings in the former City of Toronto alone; that a quick survey of heritage buildings with liquor licences throughout Toronto was done and all surveyed were in compliance with the Food Premises Regulation and no exemptions were reported; that the Healthy Environments Managers were canvassed and all agreed that the Food Premises Regulation should apply and exemptions should not be made;

and recommending that:

1.this report be received for information; and

2.a committee be struck with a minimum of members from Heritage York, Public Health, Fire and Urban Development to determine proposed usage of the facility and discuss the standards required.

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

- Ms. Margo Duncan, Secretary-Treasurer, Heritage York; and

- Mr. Michael Freeman, Heritage York.

(l) Request for Installation of a Flashing Light at the Stop Sign

at King Road and George Street - Ward 27, York Eglinton.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1) requested the Director, Transportation Services, District 1, to install a flashing light at the stop sign at King Road and George Street, as a cautionary measure and to enhance the visibility of the stop sign; and

(2) received the following communication:

(June 15, 1999) Councillor F. Nunziata, advising that the Weston Community Concerns Committee would like to make a deputation on the installation of a flashing east/west light at the intersection of King Road and George Street in view of traffic hazards at this location.

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- Mr. Art Venables, Weston Community Concerns Committee, appeared before the Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter.

(m) Liquor Licence Issued to Robinson Crusoe Restaurant,

2007 Lawrence Avenue W., Unit 14 - Ward 27, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1) requested the City Clerk to send a letter to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, reiterating that City Council on May 11 and 12, 1999, adopted Clause No. 8 of Report No. 5 of the York Community Council, wherein the Community Council deemed the issuance of a liquor licence to the above establishment to be contrary to the public interest; and requesting a response as to why the City's position was not taken into consideration; and

(2) received the following communications:

(i) (June 10, 1999) from Councillor Nunziata advising that the Alcohol and Gaming Commission claims to have no record of receiving the City's objection to the issuance of the liquor licence; and

(ii) (June 10, 1999) from Councillor Nunziata to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission requesting information as to why the City's position was not taken into consideration.

(n) Concerns Regarding Parking Permits and Parking in

Residential Areas - Ward 27, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having requested the Director, Transportation Services, District 1, to report on the following communication:

(June 11, 1999) from Councillor F. Nunziata forwarding a motion advising that several auto body garages along St. Clair Avenue West have received permits to accommodate additional parking requires; that it appears that the number of vehicles being parked on neighbouring residential streets is in excess of the permits issued and is creating problems in the residential areas; and requesting that staff report on this matter and recommend measures to resolve these concerns.

(o) Request for Advance Green Light at Jane Street

and Pritchard Avenue- Ward 27, York Eglinton.

The York Community Council reports having requested the Commissioner, Works and Emergency Services, to modify the traffic control signals at Jane Street and Pritchard Avenue to include an advance green signal for southbound vehicles on JaneStreet turning eastbound onto Pritchard Avenue.

The York Community Council had before it the following motion:

(June 2, 1999)from Councillor F. Nunziata:

WHEREAS there is an exceptionally high volume of traffic southbound on Jane Street, turning eastbound on Pritchard Avenue in peak rush hour periods, making it difficult for motorists to clear the intersection; and

WHEREAS this volume of traffic creates delays for the southbound Scarlett Road bus and motorists turning east on Pritchard Avenue; and

WHEREAS the large number of children and parents walking to the area school and the number of parents dropping off children in vehicles also contributes to the slowing down of traffic;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services be requested to install an advance green signal at the Jane Street/Pritchard Avenue intersection, for southbound vehicles on Jane Street turning east on Pritchard Avenue, to facilitate improved traffic flow and to permit at least two or three vehicles to turn onto Pritchard Avenue at each signal rotation during rush hours.

(p) Request for Change in Direction 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 requested the City Clerk to undertake a poll of the residents on Cobalt Street, Mahoney Avenue, Nickle Street and Sedan Avenue, to determine interest in changing the direction of traffic in the municipal lane from two-way to one-way southbound.

The York Community Council had before it a report (June 14, 1999) from the Director, Transportation Services, District 1, responding to a request from York Community Council for a report on the feasibility of changing the direction of traffic from two-way to one-way southbound on the municipal lane between Nickle Street and Mahoney Avenue; and advising that designating that portion of the municipal lane between Nickle Street and Mahoney Avenue in a one-way southbound direction would provide a consistent standard over the total length of the lane. Since this section of the lane currently provides access for two abutting local residential property owners and is accessible in a north/south direction for those residents on Cobalt Street, Mahoney Avenue, Nickle Street and Sedan Avenue it is recommended the residents be consulted to determine their support to change it into a one-way southbound operation; that approval would be subject to a poll revealing the majority of residents support the traffic regulation change; that funds associated with the implementation of changing the direction of traffic to one-way southbound on the municipal lane between Nickle Street and Mahoney Avenue are estimated at $200.00, are contained in the Transportation Services Division 1999 Current Budget; and recommending that subject to a poll revealing the majority of residents on Cobalt Street, Mahoney Avenue, Nickle Street and Sedan Avenue are in favour, that York Uniform Traffic By-law Nos. 196-84 and 2958-94 be amended to change the direction of traffic from two-way to one-way southbound on the portion of municipal lane between Nickle Street and Mahoney Avenue.

(q) Request for On-Street Permit Parking on Outlook Garden Blvd.

Ward 27, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having requested the City Clerk to undertake a poll of the residents on Outlook Garden Boulevard to determine interest in on-street permit parking.

The York Community Council had before it a report (June 14, 1999) from the Director, Transportation Services, District 1, responding to a request from York Community Council for a report on the feasibility of implementing on-street permit parking on Outlook Gardens Boulevard; advising that currently on-street parking is allowed at all times on both the east and west sides of Outlook Gardens Boulevard, for a maximum period of three (3) hours; that field surveys reveal there are 32 curb side parking spaces on the east side; that residential development on Outlook Gardens Boulevard is exclusively confined to the west side of the street with access to these private residences provided on the west side only; that the east side of the street directly abuts the rear yards of those residents of Grandville Avenue, separated by a continuous wooden fence; that it is feasible to implement on-street permit parking along the east side of Outlook Gardens Boulevard, subject to a poll revealing the majority of residents are in favour; that at the same time, parking should be prohibited at all times on the west side to provide two-way traffic flow, the restriction of parking to the east side only will not affect the amount of parking available as, in reality, parking is only possible on one side due to the narrowness of the street and the number of driveways on the west side; that funds associated with the implementation of permit parking, estimated at $400.00, are contained in the Transportation Services Division 1999 Current Budget; and recommending that:

(1) subject to a poll revealing the majority of residents are in favour, the implementation of on-street permit parking on Outlook Gardens Boulevard be approved; and

(2) subject to a positive result to the poll identified in Recommendation No. 1 above, that York Uniform Traffic By-law Nos. 196-84 and 2958-94 be amended to prohibit parking any time on the west side of Outlook Gardens Boulevard between Outlook Avenue and Lambton Avenue.

(r) Proclamation of Lesbian and Gay Pride Week

June 21-27, 1999.

The York Community Council reports having endorsed the Proclamation, by Mayor Lastman, on behalf of the people of the City of Toronto, proclaiming June 21-27, 1999 as Lesbian and Gay Pride Week.

Respectfully submitted,

COUNCILLOR R. DAVIS

Chair

Toronto, June 22, 1999

Glenda Jagai

(416) 394-2516