Other Items Considered by the Community Council

(a)Pedestrian Walkway Lighting

in Howard Talbot Park.

The East York Community Council reports having referred the following report back to the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism with the request that he:

(1)conduct a community meeting; and

(2)submit a report to the East York Community Council on the results of the community meeting and providing a breakdown of the costs associated with lighting Howard Talbot pedestrian walkway as outlined in the following report:

(June 22, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, providing cost estimates for pedestrian walkway lighting in Howard Talbot Park; identifying two additional areas for consideration for pedestrian walkway lighting; noting that community consultation should occur due to the close proximity of potential lamp post locations to existing backyards; that additional maintenance costs may be incurred; and recommending that:

(1)the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism consider the inclusion of $90,000.00 for pedestrian walkway lighting in Howard Talbot Park in the 2000-2004 Capital Works Program; and

(2)the appropriate City officials be authorized to take the necessary actions to give effect thereto.

 (b)Preliminary Evaluation Report Application to Amend Zoning By-law No. 6752 by Maurice Jouenne - 153 Torrens Avenue.

The East York Community Council referred the following report to the City Clerk with the request that she convene a public meeting (under the Planning Act) in the evening on September 15, 1999:

(June 10, 1999) from the Director of Community Planning, East District, reporting on an application to amend Zoning By-law No. 6752 to permit a pair of semi-detached dwellings at 153 Torrens Avenue; advising that costs associated with this development will be assumed by the developer; and recommending that the East York Community Council:

(1)convene a Public Meeting (under the Planning Act) to consider the application to amend Zoning By-law No. 6752 regarding 153 Torrens Avenue and that the public meeting be scheduled for the third quarter of 1999; and

(2)instruct the City Clerk to provide public notice by circulation.

 (c)New Applications Received.

The East York Community Council reports having received the following report:

(June 15, 1999) from the Director of Community Planning, East District, reporting, for information, on new Planning applications received within the last 30 days.

 (d)Post Office Access to Krawchuk Lane.

The East York Community Council reports having:

(1)referred the following report and communication back to the Director, Transportation Services, with the request that he submit a further report with respect to:

(a)the possible traffic controls which could be implemented such as one-way turn restrictions and traffic calming measures;

(b)the traffic volume on Krawchuk Lane; and

(c)in consultation with the City Solicitor, as appropriate, the feasibility of installing a sidewalk on Krawchuk Lane and who would be obliged to pay for such installation;

(2)requested the Acting Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services, in consultation with the City Solicitor, and Director, Transportation Services, as appropriate, to submit a report to the East York Community Council with respect to the original proposal submitted by the Developer for the townhouse development on Krawchuk Lane and the site plan approved by the former Borough of East York;

(3)directed that:

(a)the Developer of the Krawchuk Lane townhouse development be requested to appear before the East York Community Council when this matter is considered; and

(b)the residents of Malcolm Road and of Krawchuk Lane, including officials at Canada Post, be notified of the East York Community Council's action in this regard and invited to attend future meetings when this matter is considered:

(June 28, 1999) from the Director of Transportation Services, District 1, reporting on the results of the meeting held to discuss Canada Post access to Krawchuk Lane as well as subsequent field studies, and to propose changes to the operation of Malcolm Road to facilitate the closure of the postal outlet driveway to Krawchuk Lane for day-to-day Canada Post operations; advising that the estimated cost to implement the proposed recommendations is $1,000.00.; that these funds can be accommodated within the Transportation Services 1999 Current Budget; and recommending that:

(1)this report be forwarded to the appropriate Canada Post representatives and that they be requested to comment on the installation of a gate system at the postal outlet access to Krawchuk Lane which would close the lane to all vehicles accessing the postal outlet except during an emergency or during periods when the driveway to Malcolm Road is closed for construction or other events;

(2)if Canada Post responds favourably to the proposal to restrict vehicles using the Krawchuk Lane access, that the one-way northbound operation of Malcolm Road be rescinded from Millwood Road to a point 60 metres north of Millwood Road; that stop control be introduced for southbound Malcolm Road motorists at Millwood Road; that southbound left turns be prohibited at all times at Malcolm Road and Millwood Road; and,

(3)the appropriate City officials be requested to take whatever action is necessary to give effect thereto, including the introduction in Council of any Bills that are required; and

(July 12, 1999) from Ms. Jolanta Malicki, Counsel, Legal Affairs, Canada Post, commenting on the report (June 28, 1999) from the Director, Transportation Services, District 1.

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

-Mr. Larry Neary and Ms. Janice Kasuk, on behalf of the residents of Krawchuk Lane;

-Ms. Irene Patton, on behalf of Canada Post;

-Ms. Marian Woodley, CUPW, on behalf of employees of Canada Post, and submitted a written brief with respect thereto;

-Ms. Carol Burtin Fripp, Past President and Co-Chair, Municipal Committee, Leaside Property Owners' Association, and submitted a written brief with respect thereto; and

-Ms. Pat Prentice, on behalf of Leaside Property Owners' Association, and submitted a written brief with respect thereto.

(e)Audit Committee - Audit Projects requested by Standing Committees.

The East York Community Council reports having received the following communication:

(June 14, 1999) from the City Clerk, forwarding, for information, Clause No. 4 contained in Report No. 4 of the Audit Committee, headed "Standing Committee Requests - Project Update", which was adopted, without amendment, by the Council of the City of Toronto at its meeting held on June 9, 10 and 11, 1999.

 (f)Water Services on St. Cuthberts Road.

The East York Community Council reports having received the following communication:

(June 29, 1999) from Councillor Jane Pitfield, respecting water quality and pressure before and after watermain improvement work on St. Cuthberts Road.

 (g)Collection of Recyclables from Commercial Properties on the East Side of Bayview Avenue.

The East York Community Council reports having:

(1)referred the following communication to the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services with a request that he:

(a)submit a report thereon to the East York Community Council;

(b)ensure that appropriate by-laws are enforced in this area; and

(2)requested Councillor Pitfield to re-distribute her memorandum addressed to the Bayview Merchants and Residential Tenants concerning problems with respect to the storage and collection of garbage behind some retail establishments on Bayview Avenue:

(June 29, 1999) from Councillor Jane Pitfield, respecting the collection of recyclable material from the commercial properties on the east side of Bayview Avenue between Eglinton Avenue and Davisville Avenue.

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Ms. Carole McClure, East York, appeared before the East York Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter.

 (h)Leaside Branch, Toronto Public Library - Parking Problems.

The East York Community Council reports having received the following communication:

(June 29, 1999) from Councillor Jane Pitfield, respecting parking problems on the McRae Road side of the Leaside Library.

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Mr. Don Ladkin, East York, appeared before the East York Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter.

 (i)Community Festival Permits.

The East York Community Council reports having referred the following communication to the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services with a request that he submit a report thereon to the Works Committee:

(June 15, 1999) from Councillor Jane Pitfield, requesting appropriate City officials to report on the community festival permit policy.

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Mr. Craig Simons, East York, appeared before the East York Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter.

 (j)East York Civic Centre General Conditions.

The East York Community Council reports having received the following communication:

(June 29, 1999) from Councillor Jane Pitfield, regarding problems at the Civic Centre respecting parking meters, maintenance of grounds, and use of the front steps and ramps by skateboarders.

(k)Frater Avenue - Amendment to Parking Regulations Official Poll.

The East York Community Council reports having referred the following report to the City Clerk with the request that she conduct a formal poll of the residents of Frater Avenue, between Woodmount Avenue and Woodbine Avenue, to determine support for the extension of the hours of permit parking:

(July 2, 1999) from the Director, Transportation Services, District 1, recommending that the City Clerk conduct a poll of the residents of Frater Avenue, between Woodmount Avenue and Woodbine Avenue, to determine support for the extension of the hours of permit parking.

 (l)Stop Sign Control at Woodville Avenue and Rivercourt Boulevard.

The East York Community Council reports having received the following communication:

(July 5, 1999) from Staff Inspector W. Fordham, reporting, for information, on the East York Community Council's request that the Toronto Police Service enforce the stop sign control at the intersection of Woodville Avenue and Rivercourt Boulevard; advising that this intersection was monitored for one month commencing April 29, 1999; and providing comments on the results of such enforcement.

 (m)Request for Permission to use the Name "East York".

The East York Community Council reports having referred the following communications to the Administration Committee with the recommendation that permission be granted to the East York General Radio Emergency Service and "The East York Voice" for continued use of the name "East York" and the East York leaf logo, as outlined in the communications (July 12, 1999) from Mr. Christopher J.K. Salmond:

(July 12, 1999) from Mr. Christopher Salmond, Managing Director, East York General Radio Emergency Service, requesting permission for:

(i)continued use of the name "East York" in their organization's name; and

(ii)use of the East York leaf logo on crests and vehicle shields; and

(July 12, 1999) from Mr. Christopher J. K. Salmond, Community Liaison and Promotions

"The East York Voice", requesting permission for the continued use of the name "East York" in the title of the publication "The East York Voice".

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Mr. Christopher J.K. Salmond, East York General Radio Emergency Service and "The East York Voice", appeared before the East York Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter.

 (n)Animal Licences.

The East York Community Council reports having referred the following communication to the Medical Officer of Health with the request that she submit a report thereon to the meeting of the East York Community Council, scheduled to be held on September 14, 1999, such report to include comment with respect to the feasibility of animal licences being issued at the East York Civic Centre:

(July 13, 1999) from Councillor Prue, forwarding a communication dated July 8, 1999, from Mr. John Mclaughlin, East York, with respect to service at the Northline Road office.

 (o)Garbage Collection from Ina Grafton Gage Home.

The East York Community Council reports having referred the following communication to the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services with the request that either:

(a)arrangements be made to collect garbage and recyclables from the rear of the Ina Grafton Gage Home as was the previous practice; or

(b)he submit a report to the East York Community Council for its meeting scheduled to be held on September 14, 1999, such report to explain why the garbage and recyclables cannot be collected from the rear of the building:

(July 13, 1999) from Mr. Gordon Blowes, Administrator, Ina Grafton Gage Home, requesting that garbage and recyclables continue to be picked up from the rear of the building.