TORONTO COMMUNITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
MEETING No. 1
Date of Meeting: January 18, 2000 Enquiry: Frances Pritchard
Time: 9:30 a.m. Administrator
Location: Council Chambers 392-7033
City Hall fpritcha@toronto.ca
100 Queen Street West
DEPUTATION SCHEDULE
Items 1 - 8 10:00 a.m.
Items 9 - 16 11:00 a.m.
Items 17 - 18 12 noon
Items 19 - 30 2:00 p.m.
Items 31 - 40 3:00 p.m.
Items 41 - 42 4:00 p.m.
DEPUTATION
1. DISCHARGE OF HISTORICAL DESIGNATION AND HERITAGE EASEMENT AGREEMENT - 333
BLOOR STREET EAST (Downtown)
(DEFERRED FROM TORONTO COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 9, 1999)
Source: City Clerk
Forwarding Clause 55 of Report No. 12 of the Toronto Community Council, titled, "Discharge of Historical Designation
and Heritage Easement Agreement - 333 Bloor Street East (Downtown)" which was referred back to the Toronto
Community Council by City Council on September 28 and 29, 1999, for further consideration.
DEPUTATION
2. RESIDENTIAL DEMOLITION APPLICATION - 123 DUPONT STREET (Midtown)
Source: Acting Commissioner, Urban Planning and Development Services
(November 22, 1999)
Recommending that City Council:
(A) authorize me to issue the residential demolition permit for 123 Dupont Street, after the applicant has obtained a
building permit to erect a new building, subject to the standard conditions as set out in chapter 146-16B(5) of the
Municipal Code, specifically:
(1) That the applicant for the permit construct and substantially complete the new building to be erected on the site of the
residential property to be demolished, not later than two (2) years from the day demolition of the existing residential
property is commenced; and
(2) That, on failure to complete the new building within the time specified, the City Clerk shall be entitled to enter on the
collector's roll, to be collected in like manner as municipal taxes, the sum of twenty-thousand dollars ($20,000.00) for each
dwelling unit contained in the residential property in respect of which the demolition permit is issued, and that such sum
shall, until payment, be a lien or charge upon the land in respect of which the permit to demolish the residential property is
issued; OR
(B) Refuse the demolition permit.
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Deputation
3. REQUEST FOR AN EXEMPTION FROM CHAPTER 400 OF THE FORMER CITY OF TORONTO
MUNICIPAL CODE TO PERMIT FRONT YARD PARKING AT 15 BOSWELL AVENUE (Midtown)
Source: Manager, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, District 1
(December 24, 1999)
Recommending that:
(1) City Council deny the application for front yard parking at 15 Boswell Avenue; OR
(2) City Council approve the application for front yard parking at 15 Boswell Avenue, subject to:
(a) the parking area being paved with semi-permeable paving materials, i.e., ecostone pavers or approved and equivalent
permeable paving treatment acceptable to the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services;
(b) the applicant removing the paving within 1.6 m of the existing City owned tree;
(c) a formal poll being conducted and that such poll have a favourable result; and
(d) the applicant paying all applicable fees set out in Municipal Code Chapter 400, Traffic and Parking, of the former City
of Toronto Municipal Code.
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Deputation
4. RESIDENTIAL DEMOLITION APPLICATION - 80 ROXBOROUGH STREET EAST (Midtown)
Source: Acting Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services
(December 9, 1999)
Recommending that City Council authorize me to issue the residential demolition permit for 80 Roxborough Street East,
subject to the standard conditions as set out in Chapter 146-16B(5) of the Municipal Code, specifically:
(1) That the applicant for the permit construct and substantially complete the new building to be erected on the site of the
residential property to be demolished, not later than two (2) years from the day demolition of the existing residential
property is commenced.
(2) That, on failure to complete the new building within the time specified, the City Clerk shall be entitled to enter on the
collector's roll, to be collected in like manner as municipal taxes, the sum of twenty-thousand dollars ($20,000.00) for each
dwelling unit contained in the residential property in respect of which the demolition permit is issued, and that such sum
shall, until payment, be a lien or charge upon the land in respect of which the permit to demolish the residential property is
issued.
Deputation
5. RESIDENTIAL DEMOLITION APPLICATION - 50 LAVINIA AVENUE (High Park)
Source: Acting Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services
(December 8, 1999)
Recommending that City Council authorize me to issue the residential demolition permit for 50 Lavinia Avenue subject to
the standard conditions as set out in Chapter 146-16B(5) of the Municipal Code, specifically:
(1) That the applicant for the permit construct and substantially complete the new building to be erected on the site of the
residential property to be demolished, not later than two (2) years from the day demolition of the existing residential
property is commenced.
(2) That, on failure to complete the new building within the time specified, the City Clerk shall be entitled to enter on the
collector's roll, to be collected in like manner as municipal taxes, the sum of twenty-thousand dollars ($20,000.00) for each
dwelling unit contained in the residential property in respect of which the demolition permit is issued, and that such sum
shall, until payment, be a lien or charge upon the land in respect of which the permit to demolish the residential property is
issued.
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Deputation
6. RESULTS OF RE-POLL FOR FRONT YARD PARKING AT 172 WALMER ROAD (Midtown)
Source: Manager, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, District 1
(December 24, 1999)
Recommending that:
(1) City Council deny the application for front yard parking at 172 Walmer Road; OR
(2) City Council approve the application for front yard parking for one vehicle at 172 Walmer Road, subject to:
(a) the maximum area to be paved for parking not to exceed 2.4 m wide by 5.9 m long;
(b) the parking area being paved with semi-permeable paving materials, i.e., ecostone pavers or approved and equivalent
permeable paving treatment acceptable to the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services; and
(c) the applicant paying all applicable fees and complying with all other criteria set out in Municipal Code Chapter 400,
Traffic and Parking, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code.
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PUBLIC MEETING
7. CITY SOLICITOR SUBMITTING DRAFT OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT AND
DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION - 81 TURNBERRY AVENUE AND 101 UNION STREET (Report Not Yet
Available)
(a) (January 4, 2000) from the Acting Commissioner of Urban Development Services - Final Report on Official Plan and
Zoning By-law Amendment Application Nos. 199001 and 298010 and Plans of Subdivision Application Nos. 499001 and
498041 to permit the construction of 7 Detached Dwellings and 88 Semi-Detached Dwellings at 81 Turnberry Avenue and
1 Detached Dwelling and 24 Semi-Detached Dwellings at 101 Union Street
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PUBLIC MEETING
8. CITY SOLICITOR SUBMITTING DRAFT OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS AND
DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION - 275 WALLACE AVENUE (Davenport) (Report Not Yet Available)
(a) (January 4, 2000) from the Acting Commissioner of Urban Development Services - Final Report on Official Plan
Amendment and Rezoning Application No. 298006 and Draft Plan of Subdivision Application No. 449039 to Permit the
Construction of 4 Detached Dwellings and 60 Semi-Detached Dwellings at 275 Wallace Avenue
Deputation
9. INTRODUCTION OF PERMIT PARKING ON THE NORTH LEG OF BURNSIDE DRIVE, BETWEEN
BATHURST STREET AND THE WEST DEAD END OF BURNSIDE DRIVE (Midtown)
Source: Manager, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, District 1
(December 29, 1999)
Recommending that:
(1) permit parking be introduced on the south side of the north leg of Burnside Drive, between Bathurst Street and the west
dead end of Burnside Drive, on a street name basis, to operate during the hours of 2:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m., Monday to
Friday;
(2) newly created part AF of Schedule XXV1 (Permit Parking), of Municipal Code Chapter 400, Traffic and Parking, of
the former City of Toronto Municipal Code, be introduced to incorporate the north leg of Burnside Drive, between Bathurst
Street and the west dead end of Burnside Drive; and
(3) the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto, including the
introduction of all necessary bills.
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Deputation
10. RESULTS OF RE-POLL FOR FRONT YARD PARKING AT 84 HILTON AVENUE (Midtown)
Source: Manager, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, District 1
(December 23, 1999)
Recommending that:
(1) City Council deny the application for front yard parking at 84 Hilton Avenue; OR
(2) City Council approve the application for front yard parking for one vehicle at 84 Hilton Avenue, subject to:
(a) the maximum area to be paved for parking not to exceed 2.6 m wide by 5.9 m long;
(b) the parking area being paved with semi-permeable paving materials, i.e., ecostone pavers or approved and equivalent
permeable paving treatment acceptable to the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services; and
(c) the applicant paying all applicable fees and complying with all other criteria set out in Municipal Code Chapter 400,
Traffic and Parking, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code.
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Deputation
11. REQUEST FOR AN EXEMPTION FROM CHAPTER 248 OF THE FORMER CITY OF TORONTO
MUNICIPAL CODE TO PERMIT DRIVEWAY WIDENING AT 590 MILLWOOD ROAD (North Toronto)
Source: Manager, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, District 1
(December 24, 1999)
Recommending that:
(1) City Council deny the application for driveway widening at 590 Millwood Road; OR
(2) City Council approve the application for driveway widening at 590 Millwood Road, notwithstanding that the
landscaped open space requirement cannot be satisfied and subject to the applicant complying with the other criteria set out
in Chapter 248, Parking Licences, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code.
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Deputation
12. RESIDENTIAL DEMOLITION APPLICATION - 45 BELLEVUE AVENUE (Downtown)
Source: Acting Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services
(December 14, 1999)
That City Council authorize me to issue the residential demolition permit for 45 Bellevue Avenue, subject to the standard
conditions as set out in Chapter 146-16B(5) of the Municipal Code, specifically:
(a) That the applicant for the permit construct and substantially complete the new building to be erected on the site of the
residential property to be demolished, not later than two (2) years from the day demolition of the existing residential
property is commenced.
(b) That, on failure to complete the new building within the time specified, the City Clerk shall be entitled to enter on the
collector's roll, to be collected in like manner as municipal taxes, the sum of twenty-thousand ($20,000) for each dwelling
unit contained in the building in respect of which the demolition permit is issued, and that such sum shall, until payment,
be a lien or charge upon the land in respect of which the permit to demolish the residential property is issued.
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DEPUTATION
13. REQUEST FOR AN EXEMPTION FROM CHAPTER 400 OF THE FORMER CITY OF TORONTO
MUNICIPAL CODE TO PERMIT FRONT YARD PARKING AT 227 PEARSON AVENUE (High Park)
Source: Manager, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, District 1
(December 24, 1999)
Recommending that:
(1) City Council deny the application for front yard parking at 227 Pearson Avenue; OR
(2) City Council approve the application for front yard parking at 227 Pearson Avenue, subject to:
(a) the maximum area to be paved for parking not to exceed 2.6 m wide by 5.9 m long;
(b) the parking area being paved with semi-permeable paving materials, i.e., ecostone pavers or approved and equivalent
permeable paving treatment acceptable to the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services; and
(c) the applicant paying all applicable fees and complying with all other criteria set out in Municipal Code Chapter 400,
Traffic and Parking, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code.
DEPUTATION
14. 262 ST. CLAIR AVENUE WEST (ALEXANDER DAVIDSON HOUSE) - DESIGNATION UNDER PART IV
OF THE ONTARIO HERTAGE ACT (Midtown)
Source: Managing Director, Toronto Historical Board
(December 21, 1999)
Recommending that:
(1) the property at 262 St. Clair Avenue West (Alexander Davidson House) be designated under Part IV of the Ontario
Heritage Act.
(2) the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.
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Deputation
15. RESIDENTIAL DEMOLITION APPLICATION - 262 ST. CLAIR AVENUE WEST (Midtown)
Source: Acting Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services
(December 14, 1999)
Recommending that City Council choose one of the following recommendations:
1. That the application to demolish the subject commercial and residential building be refused by City Council, since no
replacement building is proposed at this time, and the building has been listed on the City's Inventory of Heritage
Properties, and Heritage Toronto is considering the property for designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, OR
2. That the application to demolish the subject commercial and residential building be granted by City Council, provided:
(a) that a replacement building is erected on the site not later than two (2) years from the day demolition of the existing
building is commenced, and
(b) that, on failure to complete the new building within the time specified, the City Clerk shall be entitled to enter on the
collector's roll, to be collected in like manner as municipal taxes, the sum of twenty-thousand ($20,000) for each dwelling
unit contained in the building in respect of which the demolition permit is issued, and that such sum shall, until payment,
be a lien or charge upon the land in respect of which the permit to demolish the residential property is issued, OR
3. That the application to demolish the subject commercial and residential building be granted without conditions.
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Deputation
16. RESIDENTIAL DEMOLITION APPLICATION - 264 ST. CLAIR AVENUE WEST (Midtown)
Source: Acting Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services
(December 14, 1999)
Recommending that City Council choose one of the following recommendations:
1. That the application to demolish the subject commercial and residential building be refused by City Council, since no
replacement building is proposed at this time, and the building has been listed on the City's Inventory of Heritage
Properties, and Heritage Toronto is considering the property for designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, OR
2. That the application to demolish the subject commercial and residential building be granted by City Council, provided:
(a) that a replacement building is erected on the site not later than two (2) years from the day demolition of the existing
building is commenced, and
(b) that, on failure to complete the new building within the time specified, the City Clerk shall be entitled to enter on the
collector's roll, to be collected in like manner as municipal taxes, the sum of twenty-thousand ($20,000) for each dwelling
unit contained in the building in respect of which the demolition permit is issued, and that such sum shall, until payment,
be a lien or charge upon the land in respect of which the permit to demolish the residential property is issued, OR
3. That the application to demolish the subject commercial and residential building be granted without conditions.
DEPUTATION
17. PROPOSED INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A WOODEN RETAINING WALL WITHIN THE
PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY - 374 CLEVELAND STREET (North Toronto)
(DEFERRED FROM TORONTO COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 2, 1999)
Source: Angie Antoniou, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, District 1
(November 10, 1999)
Recommending that City Council approve the installation and maintenance of a wooden retaining wall within the public
right of way fronting 374 Cleveland Street, subject to the owner entering into an agreement with the City of Toronto, as
prescribed under Chapter 313 of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code.
(a) (November 1, 1999) from Mr. Dan J. Goldberger, New Paradigm Capital Corp.
(b) (November 29, 1999) from Mr. Dan J. Golberger, requesting deferral
(c) (November 30, 1999) from Ms. Patricia A. Foran, Aird & Berlis
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Deputation
18. RESIDENTIAL DEMOLITION APPLICATION - 155, 157, 159 AND 161 BEATRICE STREET
(Trinity-Niagara)
Source: Acting Commissioner of Urban Development Services
(December 20, 1999)
Recommending that City Council choose one of the following recommendations:
1. That the application to demolish the subject residential buildings be granted, OR
2. That the application to demolish the subject residential buildings be granted once "Site Plan Approval" under Section 41
of the Planning Act is obtained, OR
3. That the application to demolish the subject residential buildings be refused.
PUBLIC HEARING
19. CITY SOLICITOR SUBMITTING DRAFT BY-LAW TO STOP UP AND CLOSE A PORTION OF THE
UNOPENED ROAD ALLOWANCE NORTH OF ROXBOROUGH STREET EAST EXTENDING
NORTH-WESTERLY FROM MOUNT PLEASANT ROAD AND TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE THEREOF
(Midtown)
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PUBLIC HEARING
20. CITY SOLICITOR SUBMITTING DRAFT BY-LAW TO AUTHORIZE THE ALTERATION OF
BELLWOODS AVENUE FROM QUEEN STREET WEST TO DUNDAS STREET WEST BY THE
INSTALLATION OF SPEED HUMPS WITH A POSSIBLE FUTURE REDUCTION IN SPEED FROM 40
KM/HR TO 30 KM/HR (Trinity-Niagara)
(a) Clause 52 of Report No. 8 of the Toronto Community Council, headed "Installation of Speed Humps - Bellwoods
Avenue between Queen Street West and Dundas Street West (Trinity-Niagara)", as adopted by the City Council at its
meeting held on June 9, 10 and 11, 1999.
(b) (December 23, 1999) from Director, Transportation Services, District 1
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PUBLIC HEARING
21. CITY SOLICITOR SUBMITTING DRAFT BY-LAW TO AUTHORIZE THE ALTERATION OF
CRAWFORD STREET FROM DUNDAS STREET WEST TO COLLEGE STREET BY THE INSTALLATION
OF SPEED HUMPS WITH A POSSIBLE FUTURE REDUCTION IN SPEED FROM 40 KM/HR TO 30 KM/HR
(Trinity-Niagara)
(a) Clause 38 of Report No. 8 of the Toronto Community Council, headed "Rescindment of Traffic Calming Proposal -
Portugal Village, Area Bounded by Crawford Street, College Street, Grace Street/Bellwoods Avenue and Dundas Street
West (Trinity-Niagara)", as adopted by the City Council at its meeting held on June 9, 10 and 11, 1999.
(b) (December 23, 1999) from Director, Transportation Services, District 1
PUBLIC HEARING
22. CITY SOLICITOR SUBMITTING DRAFT BY-LAW TO AUTHORIZE THE ALTERATION OF DUFFERIN
PARK AVENUE FROM GLADSTONE AVENUE TO HAVELOCK STREET BY THE INSTALLATION OF
SPEED HUMPS WITH A POSSIBLE FUTURE REDUCTION IN SPEED FROM 40 KM/HR TO 30 KM/HR
(Trinity-Niagara)
(a) Clause 34 of Report No. 7 of the Toronto Community Council, headed "Dufferin Park Avenue, between Gladstone
Avenue and Havelock Street - Request for Speed Humps (Trinity-Niagara)" as adopted by City Council at its meeting held
on May 11 and 12, 1999.
(b) (December 23, 1999) from Director, Transportation Services, District 1
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PUBLIC HEARING
23. CITY SOLICITOR SUBMITTING DRAFT BY-LAW TO AUTHORIZE THE ALTERATION OF EASTERN
AVENUE BETWEEN TRINITY STREET AND CHERRY STREET BY NARROWING THE PAVEMENT BY
THE INSTALLATION OF A PEDESTRIAN REFUGE CENTRE MEDIAN ISLAND (Don River)
(a) Clause 33 of Report No. 14 of the Toronto Community Council, headed "Installation of a Pedestrian Refuge Island,
Eastern Avenue at Trinity Street (Don River) as adopted by City Council at its meeting held on November 23, 24, and 25,
1999.
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PUBLIC HEARING
24. CITY SOLICITOR SUBMITTING DRAFT BY-LAW TO AUTHORIZE THE ALTERATION OF
GLADSTONE AVENUE FROM COLLEGE STREET TO SYLVAN AVENUE AND LINDSEY AVENUE FROM
DUFFERIN STREET TO HAVELOCK STREET BY THE INSTALLATION OF SPEED HUMPS WITH A
POSSIBLE FUTURE REDUCTION IN SPEED FROM 40 KM/HR TO 30 KM/HR.
(a) Clause 11 of Report No. 12 of the Toronto Community Council, headed "Speed Humps - Gladstone Avenue, between
College Street and Sylvan Avenue, and Lindsey Avenue, between Dufferin Street and Havelock Street (Trinity-Niagara) as
adopted by City Council at its meeting held on September 28 and 29, 1999.
PUBLIC HEARING
25. CITY SOLICITOR SUBMITTING DRAFT BY-LAW TO AUTHORIZE THE ALTERATION OF GORE
VALE AVENUE FROM QUEEN STREET WEST TO DUNDAS STREET WEST BY THE INSTALLATION OF
SPEED HUMPS WITH A POSSIBLE FUTURE REDUCTION IN SPEED FROM 40 KM/HR TO 30 KM/HR.
(Trinity-Niagara)
(a) Clause 43 of Report No. 9 of the Toronto Community Council, headed "Gore Vale Avenue between Queen Street West
and Dundas Street West - Operational Safety (Trinity-Niagara)", as adopted by City Council at its meeting held on July 6, 7
and 8, 1999.
(b) (December 23, 1999) from Director, Transportation Services, District 1
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PUBLIC HEARING
26. CITY SOLICITOR SUBMITTING DRAFT BY-LAW TO AUTHORIZE THE ALTERATION OF HEYDON
PARK ROAD BETWEEN DOVERCOURT ROAD AND RUSHOLME ROAD BY THE INSTALLATION OF
SPEED HUMPS WITH A POSSIBLE FUTURE REDUCTION IN SPEED FROM 40 KM/HR TO 30 KM/HR.
(Trinity-Niagara)
(a) Clause 46 of Report No. 8 of the Toronto Community Council, headed "Installation of Two Speed Humps - Heydon
Park Road (Trinity-Niagra)", as adopted by the City Council at its meeting held on June 9, 10 and 11, 1999.
(b) (December 21, 1999) from the Director, Transportation Services, District 1
DEPUTATION
27. 2300 YONGE STREET, APPLICATION NO. 999042: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF VARIANCES FROM
CHAPTER 297, SIGNS, OF THE FORMER CITY OF TORONTO MUNICIPAL CODE (North Toronto)
(DEFERRED FROM TORONTO COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 2, 1999)
Source: Acting Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services
(November 16, 1999)
Recommending that City Council refuse Application No. 999042 for minor variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the
former City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit the replacement of an existing illuminated double face ground sign, for
identification purposes, with a triple face illuminated ground sign containing electronic message display copy, located on
the south-east corner of the property at 2300 Yonge Street.
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DEPUTATION
28. 595 BAY STREET, APPLICATION NO. 999087: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF VARIANCES FROM
CHAPTER 297, SIGNS, OF THE FORMER CITY OF TORONTO MUNICIPAL CODE (Downtown)
Source: Acting Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services
(November 23, 1999)
Recommending that City Council refuse Application No. 999087 for minor variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the
former City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit, for identification purposes, an illuminated fascia sign, on the south
elevation of the building at 595 Bay Street.
Deputation
29. 83 BLOOR STREET WEST, APPLICATION NO. 999058: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF VARIANCES
FROM CHAPTER 297, SIGNS, OF THE FORMER CITY OF TORONTO MUNICIPAL CODE (Downtown)
Source: Acting Commissioner of Urban Development Services
(December 21, 1999)
Recommending that City Council refuse Application No. 999058 for minor variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the
former City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit the replacement of existing faces of two non-conforming illuminated
roof signs at 83 Bloor Street West with new electronic message display copy.
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Deputation
30. 300 FRONT STREET WEST, APPLICATION NO. 999059: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF VARIANCES
FROM CHAPTER 297, SIGNS, OF THE FORMER CITY OF TORONTO MUNICIPAL CODE (Downtown)
Source: Acting Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services
(November 19, 1999)
Recommending that City Council refuse Application No. 999059 for minor variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the
former City of Toronto Municipal Code to replace both faces of an existing non-conforming illuminated ground sign at 300
Front Street West, with new electronic message display copy.
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Deputation
31. 819 YONGE STREET, APPLICATION NO. 999074: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF VARIANCES FROM
CHAPTER 297, SIGNS, OF THE FORMER CITY OF TORONTO MUNICIPAL CODE (Midtown)
Source: Acting Commissioner of Urban Development Services
(December 21, 1999)
Recommending that City Council refuse Application No. 999074 for minor variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the
former City of Toronto Municipal Code to maintain, for third party advertising, an illuminated fascia sign on the north wall
of the building at 819 Yonge Street.
DEPUTATION:
32. 48 GLEN ROAD - REMOVAL OF ONE CITY OWNED TREE, AND ONE PRIVATE TREE, AND INJURY
TO ONE PRIVATE TREE (Midtown)
(DEFERRED FROM TORONTO COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 22, 1999)
Source: Commissioner Economic Development, Culture and Tourism
(June 4, 1999)
Recommending that Toronto Community 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.
Deputation
33. REQUEST FOR AN EXEMPTION FROM CHAPTER 400 OF THE FORMER CITY OF TORONTO
MUNICIPAL CODE TO PERMIT FRONT YARD PARKING AT 279 WINDERMERE AVENUE (High Park)
Source: Manager, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, District 1
(December 24, 1999)
Recommending that:
(1) City Council deny the application for front yard parking at 279 Windermere Avenue; OR
(2) City Council approve the application for front yard parking at 279 Windermere Avenue, subject to:
(a) the maximum area to be paved for parking not to exceed 2.6 m wide by 5.9 m long;
(b) the parking area being paved with semi-permeable paving materials, i.e., ecostone pavers or approved and equivalent
permeable paving treatment acceptable to the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services; and
(c) the applicant paying all applicable fees and complying with all other criteria set out in Municipal Code Chapter 400,
Traffic and Parking, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code.
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DEPUTATION
34. 17 FOREST RIDGE DRIVE - REMOVAL OF PRIVATE TREE (North Toronto)
Source: Commissioner, Economic Development, Culture and Tourism
(January 4, 2000)
Recommending that:
(1) a permit for tree removal be refused; or
(2) a permit for tree removal be issued conditional on:
(i) the tree 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 tree.
(ii) the applicant implementing a landscape plan acceptable to the Commissioner Economic Development, Culture and
Tourism.
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Deputation
35. APPLICATION FOR FRONT YARD PARKING AT 43 NANTON AVENUE
(Midtown)
Source: Manager, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, District 1
(December 24, 1999)
Recommending that City Council approve the front yard parking at 43 Nanton Avenue, as such a request complies with
Chapter 400 of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code.
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DEPUTATION
36. 314/316 AVENUE ROAD - REMOVAL OF PRIVATE TREE (Midtown)
Source: Commissioner Economic Development, Culture and Tourism
(January 4, 2000)
Recommending that:
(1) a permit for tree removal be refused; or
(2) a permit for tree removal be issued conditional on the implementation of the landscape plan, prepared by Acme
Environmentals Landscape Design Ltd., dated September 1999, revised October 1, 1999.
DEPUTATION
37. 1643 YONGE STREET (MASSEY MAUSOLEUM, MOUNT PLEASANT CEMETERY) - DESIGNATION
UNDER PART IV OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT (Midtown)
Source: Managing Director, Toronto Historical Board
(December 16, 1999)
Recommending that:
(1) the portion of the property of 1643 Yonge Street containing the Massey Mausoleum be designated under Part IV of the
Ontario Heritage Act.
(2) the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.
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DEPUTATION
38. 106 TRINITY STREET (ENOCH TURNER SCHOOLHOUSE) - DESIGNATION UNDER PART IV OF THE
ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT (Don River)
Source: Managing Director, Toronto Historical Board
(December 16, 1999)
Recommending that:
(1) City Council designate the property at 106 Trinity Street (Enoch Turner Schoolhouse) under Part IV of the Ontario
Heritage Act.
(2) the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.
DEPUTATION
39. SCHOOLS REPORT - INCLUSION ON THE CITY OF TORONTO INVENTORY OF HERITAGE
PROPERTIES
Source: Managing Director, Toronto Historical Board
(December 16, 1999
Recommending that:
(1) The property at 125 Evelyn Crescent (Western Technical-Commercial School) be recommended for inclusion on the
City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties.
(2) The property at 228 Hallam Street (Dovercourt Public School) be recommended for inclusion on the City of Toronto
Inventory of Heritage Properties.
(3) The property at 410 Pape Avenue (Pape Avenue Public School) be recommended for inclusion on the City of Toronto
Inventory of Heritage Properties.
(4) The property at 180 Shaw Street (Givins Public School, 1914) be recommended for inclusion on the City of Toronto
Inventory of Heritage Properties.
(5) The property at 1100 Spadina Road (Forest Hill Village Public School) be recommended for inclusion on the City of
Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties.
(6) The property at 24 Williamson Road (Williamson Road Public School) be recommended for inclusion on the City of
Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties.
(7) The Schools Study be extended to evaluate school properties owned by the Toronto Separate School Board for
inclusion on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties.
(8) Preservation staff report on methods to study the remaining schools in the City of Toronto for inclusion on the City of
Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties.
(9) The appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.
CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC MEETING
40. DRAFT BY-LAW RESPECTING PROPOSED OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND ZONING BY-LAW -
YONGE-ST. CLAIR PART II PLAN (Midtown)
Source: City Solicitor
(November 29, 1999)
(ADJOURNED FROM TORONTO COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 2, 1999)
(a) (November 15, 1999) from the Acting Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services - Final Report
respecting Yonge-St. Clair Part II Plan Study Review - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for the Yonge St.
Clair Planning District
(b) (November 30, 1999) from Ms. Heather M. McGregor, YWCA
(c) (November 30, 1999) from Mr. Michael B. Vaughan
(d) (November 30, 1999) from Mr. Murray H. Chusid, Blaney McMurtry Stapells Friedman
(e) (November 30, 1999) from Ms. Janice Merson, Summerhill Residents Association
(f) (December 1, 1999) from Mr. Leon R. Kentridge, Kentridge Johnston Limited
(g) (December 29, 1999) from Acting Commissioner of Urban Development Services - Supplementary Report
CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC MEETING
41. DRAFT BY-LAW RESPECTING PROPOSED BY-LAW AMENDMENT - SIGNS - AUTOMOBILE
SERVICE STATIONS AND GAS BARS (High Park, Trinity-Niagara, Davenport, North Toronto, Midtown, Downtown,
Don River, East Toronto)
City Solicitor
(September 30, 1999)
(ADJOURNED FROM TORONTO COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETINGS OF OCTOBER 12, AND NOVEMBER 9, 1999)
(a) (September 27, 1999) Acting Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services reporting as requested on:
- height limits and sizes of pedestal signs and ground signs at automobile service stations and gas bars;
- merchandise signage at automobile service stations and gas bars; and
- signage for drive through operations as separate uses and in association with automobile service stations and gas bars
(b) Clause 9 of Toronto Community Council Report No. 6, entitled, ADraft Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Sign
By-law - Automobile Service Stations and Gas Bars (All Wards in the former City of Toronto), which was amended and
adopted by City Council at its meeting held on April 13, 14 and 15, 1999
(c) (October 8, 1999) from Ms. Victoria A. Masnyk, Swansea Area Ratepayers= Association and Swansea Area
Ratepayers= Group
(d) (November 8, 1999) from the Acting Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services - Supplementary to
Follow-up Report
(e) (December 21, 1999) from the Acting Commissioner of Urban Development Services
DEPUTATION
42. PARKDALE CONFLICT RESOLUTION PROCESS (High Park)
(DEFERRED FROM TORONTO COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 9, 1999)
Source: Executive Director/Chief Building Official, South District; Executive Director/Chief Planner; Executive Director,
Municipal Licensing and Standards and the General Manager, Shelter, Housing and Support Division
(October 22, 1999)
Recommending that Council:
(1) approve, in principle, recommendations 1 to 18 in Section 4 of this report;
(2) defer recommendation 19 in Section 4 of this report to the Toronto Community Council meeting of December 2, 1999,
pending the conclusion of on-going discussions with stakeholders;
(3) authorize staff to convene a Public Meeting to present the recommended approach;
(4) direct staff to report further on the detailed staffing and financial implications of implementing this approach; and,
(5) refer this report to the Commissioners of Urban Planning and Development Services, Community and Neighbourhood
Services, and the Chief Financial Officer for consideration during the 2000 Operating Budget process.
(a) Clause 32 of Toronto Community Council Report No. 12, titled, "Parkdale Planning Initiatives (High Park)", which was
amended and adopted by City Council at its meeting held on October 28, 29 and 30, 1998
(b) (November 8, 1999) from the Community Services Agencies Group
(c) (November 5, 1999) from Mr. Ray Van Eenooghe, Co-Chair and Mr. Murray Lowe, Treasurer, Bachelorette Owners
Association
(d) (November 9, 1999) from Mr. Philippe Campaie for Robert Keel, Chairman, Rupert Community Residential Services
Inc.
(e) (January 15, 1999) from Mr. Robert B. Levitt, Secretary, Parkdale Tenants' Association
(f) (November 5, 1999) from Ray Van Eenooghe and Murray Lowe, Bachelorett Owners Association
(g) (December 22, 1999) from Acting Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST PURSUANT TO THE MUNICIPAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST ACT.
REPORTS/COMMUNICATIONS (TO BE CONSIDERED AT 9:30 A.M ON JANUARY 18, 2000):
43. REVISED PRELIMINARY REPORT ON 235 CARLAW AVENUE - REZONING APPLICATION NO.
199026 TO PERMIT THE CONVERSION OF FOUR FLOORS OF AN EXISTING INDUSTRIAL BUILDING
TO LIVE/WORK UNITS.
(Don River )
Source: Acting Commissioner of Urban Development Services
(December 23, 1999)
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 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 in accordance with City Council requirements. The owner will be further advised of these requirements,
as they relate to this project, by the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services.
44. 399 CHURCH STREET, APPLICATION NO. 999082: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF MINOR
VARIANCES FROM CHAPTER 297, SIGNS, OF THE FORMER CITY OF TORONTO MUNICIPAL CODE
(Downtown)
Source: Acting Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services
(December 3, 1999)
Recommending that:
(1) City Council approve Application No. 999082 for minor variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of
Toronto Municipal Code to permit two illuminated fascia signs in the form of letters, for identification purposes, to be
maintained one on the north elevation and one on the west elevation of the building at 399 Church Street, on condition that
the fascia sign on the north wall of the building be illuminated only between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. and this
be achieved by an automated timing device.
(2) The applicant be advised, upon approval of Application No. 999082, of the requirement to obtain the necessary permits
from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services.
45. 220 BAY STREET, APPLICATION NO. 999083: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A VARIANCE FROM
CHAPTER 297, SIGNS, OF THE FORMER CITY OF TORONTO MUNICIPAL CODE (Downtown)
Source: Acting Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services
(November 25, 1999)
Recommending that:
(1) City Council approve Application No. 999083 for a minor variance from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of
Toronto Municipal Code to permit, for identification purposes, an illuminated fascia sign on the south elevation of the
building at 220 Bay Street.
(2) The applicant be advised, upon approval of Application No. 999083, of the requirement to obtain the necessary permits
from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services.
46. 1606 QUEEN STREET EAST, APPLICATION NO. 999097: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF MINOR
VARIANCES FROM CHAPTER 297, SIGNS, OF THE FORMER CITY OF TORONTO MUNICIPAL CODE
(East Toronto)
Source: Acting Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services
(November 25, 1999)
Recommending that:
(1) City Council approve Application No. 999097 for minor variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of
Toronto Municipal Code to permit one illuminated fascia sign and one illuminated projecting sign, for identification
purposes, on the front elevation of the building at 1606 Queen Street East, on condition that the projecting sign be
illuminated only between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. and that this be achieved by means of an automatic timing
device.
(2) The applicant be advised, upon approval of Application No. 999097, of the requirement to obtain the necessary permits
from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services.
47. 1651 QUEEN STREET EAST, APPLICATION NO. 999086: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF MINOR
VARIANCES FROM CHAPTER 297, SIGNS, OF THE FORMER CITY OF TORONTO MUNICIPAL (East
Toronto)
Source: Acting Commissioner of Urban Development Services
(December 7, 1999)
Recommending that:
(1) City Council approve in part Application No. 999086 for minor variance from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of
Toronto Municipal Code to permit two illuminated fascia signs, for identification purposes, one on the north elevation and
one on the south elevation of the building at 1651 Queen Sreet East, on condition that the proposed fascia sign on the north
elevation be illuminated only between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. and this be achieved by an automated timing
device.
(2) The applicant be advised, upon approval of Application No. 999086, of the requirement to obtain the necessary permits
from the Commissioner of Urban Development Services.
48. 5 ROSEHILL AVENUE (1353 YONGE STREET), APPLICATION NO. 999069: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL
OF MINOR VARIANCES FROM CHAPTER 297, SIGNS, OF THE FORMER CITY OF TORONTO
MUNICIPAL CODE (Midtown)
Source: Acting Commissioner of Urban Development Services
(December 15, 1999)
Recommending that:
(1) City Council approve Application No. 999069 for minor variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of
Toronto Municipal Code to maintain at 5 Rosehill Avenue, for identification purposes, nine illuminated fascia signs. Eight
fascia signs are facing Yonge Street and one fascia sign is facing Rosehill Avenue.
(2) The applicant be advised, upon approval of Application No. 999069, of the requirement to obtain the necessary permits
from the Commissioner of Urban Development Services.
49. 250 BLOOR STREET EAST, APPLICATION NO. 999070: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF MINOR
VARIANCES FROM CHAPTER 297, SIGNS, OF THE FORMER CITY OF TORONTO MUNICIPAL CODE
(Midtown)
Source: Acting Commissioner of Urban Development Services
(December 20, 1999)
Recommending that:
(1) City Council approve Application No. 999070 for a minor variance from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of
Toronto Municipal Code to maintain at 250 Bloor Street East, for identification purposes, an existing illuminated Time and
Temperature Unit sign located on the top floor of the building facing Bloor Street East.
(2) The applicant be advised, upon approval of Application No. 999070, of the requirement to obtain the necessary permits
from the Commissioner of Urban Development Services.
50. 28 FAIRLAWN AVENUE, APPLICATION NO. 999091: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF MINOR
VARIANCES FROM CHAPTER 297, SIGNS, OF THE FORMER CITY OF TORONTO MUNICIPAL CODE
(North Toronto)
Source: Acting Commissioner of Urban Development Services
(December 20, 1999)
Recommending that:
(1) City Council approve Application No. 999091 for minor variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of
Toronto Municipal Code to permit an illuminated ground sign, for identification purposes, on the Fairlawn Avenue
frontage at 28 Fairlawn Avenue, on condition that the sign be illuminated only between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:30
p.m. and that this be achieved by means of an automated timing device.
(2) The applicant be advised, upon approval of Application No. 999091, of the requirement to obtain the necessary permits
from the Commissioner of Urban Development Services.
51. 2434 YONGE STREET, APPLICATION NO. 999092: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A MINOR
VARIANCE FROM CHAPTER 297, SIGNS, OF THE FORMER CITY OF TORONTO MUNICIPAL CODE
(North Toronto)
Source: Acting Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services
(December 3, 1999)
Recommending that:
(1) City Council approve Application No. 999092 for a minor variance from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of
Toronto Municipal Code to permit four non-illuminated projecting banner signs, for identification purposes, on the front
elevation of the building at 2434 Yonge Street.
(2) The applicant be advised, upon approval of Application No. 999092, of the r requirement to obtain the necessary
permits from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services.
52. 2400 YONGE STREET, APPLICATION NO. 999093: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A MINOR
VARIANCE FROM CHAPTER 297, SIGNS, OF THE FORMER CITY OF TORONTO MUNICIPAL CODE
(North Toronto)
Source: Acting Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services
(December 1, 1999)
Recommending that:
(1) City Council approve Application No. 999093 for a minor variance from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of
Toronto Municipal Code to permit an illuminated fascia sign, for identification purposes, on the front elevation of the
building at 2400 Yonge Street, on condition that the fascia sign be illuminated only between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and
11:00 p.m. and this be achieved by an automated timing device.
(2) The applicant be advised, upon approval of Application No. 999093, of the requirement to obtain the necessary permits
from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services.
53. 700 KING STREET WEST, APPLICATION NO. 999072: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF MINOR
VARIANCES FROM CHAPTER 297, SIGNS, OF THE FORMER CITY OF TORONTO MUNICIPAL CODE
(Trintity Niagara)
Source: Acting Commissioner of Urban Development Services
(December 20, 1999)
Recommending that:
(1) City Council approve Application No. 999072 for minor variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of
Toronto Municipal Code to permit eight illuminated awning signs, for identification purposes, with four signs on the east
elevation and four signs on the south elevation of the building at 700 King Street West.
(2) The applicant be advised, upon approval of Application No. 999072, of the requirement to obtain the necessary permits
from the Commissioner of Urban Development Services.
54. INGLEWOOD DRIVE, FROM ST. CLAIR AVENUE EAST TO MOUNT PLEASANT ROAD -
INSTALLATION OF SPEED HUMPS (Midtown)
Source: Director, Transportation Services, District 1
(December 17, 1999)
Recommending that this report be received for information.
55. MARGUERETTA STREET, BETWEEN COLLEGE STREET AND BLOOR STREET WEST - PROPOSED
INSTALLATION OF SPEED HUMPS.
(Trinity-Niagara)
Source: Director, Transportation Services District 1
(December 16, 1999)
(1) That approval be given to alter sections of the roadway on Margueretta Street, from College Street to Bloor Street West,
for traffic calming purposes as described below, with implementation subject to favourable results of the polling of the
affected residents pursuant to the policy related to speed hump installation as adopted by the former City of Toronto
Council:
"The construction of speed humps on MARGUERETTA STREET, from College Street to Bloor Street West, generally as
shown on the attached print of Drawing Nos. 421F-5165, 421F-5166, 421F-5167 and 421F-5168, dated March 1998";
(2) That a speed limit of 30 kilometres per hour be introduced on Margueretta Street, from College Street to Bloor Street
West, coinciding with the implementation of speed humps and as legislation permits; and
(3) That the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action is necessary to give effect thereto,
including the introduction in Council of any Bills that are required.
56. PREMISES NO. 51 GLENHOLME AVENUE.ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ON-STREET LOADING ZONE
FOR DISABLED PERSONS. (Davenport)
Source: Director, Transportation Services District 1
(December 14, 1999)
Recommending that:
(1) an on-street disabled persons loading zone be established on the east side of Glenholme Avenue from a point 41 metres
south of Rosemount Avenue to a point 2.4 metres further south; and
(2) 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 may be required.
57. SWANWICK AVENUE - INSTALLATION OF A "STOP" SIGN AT ENDERBY ROAD AND REDUCTION
OF MAXIMUM SPEED LIMIT TO 40 KILOMETRES PER HOUR. (East Toronto)
Source: Director, Transportation Services, District 1
(December 21, 1999)
(1) That a forty kilometres per hour maximum speed limit be introduced on Swanwick Avenue, from Main Street to
Norwood Road;
(2) That a "Stop" sign not be installed for westbound traffic on Swanwick Avenue at Enderby Road; and
(3) That the appropriate City Officials be requested to take whatever action is necessary to give effect to the foregoing,
including the introduction of any Bills that are required.
58. PEARL STREET, FROM SIMCOE STREET TO DUNCAN STREET -DUNCAN STREET, EAST SIDE,
FROM KING STREET WEST TO PEARL STREET - PROPOSED SIDEWALK WIDENINGS (Downtown)
Source: Director, Transportation Services District 1
(December 17, 1999)
Recommending:
(1) That approval be given to narrow the pavement and widen the south sidewalk on Pearl Street, between Duncan and
Simcoe Streets, described as follows:
The narrowing of the pavement (and corresponding widening of the south sidewalk) from a width of 7.3 metres to a width
varying from 6.1 metres to 7.3 metres on PEARL STREET at various locations, generally as shown on the attached print of
Drawing No. SK-2241 dated December 1999;
(2) That approval be given to narrow the pavement and widen the east sidewalk on Duncan Street, between King Street
West and Pearl Street, described as follows:
The narrowing of the pavement (and corresponding widening of the east sidewalk) from a width of 11.0 metres to a width
of 9.7 metres on DUNCAN STREET, generally as shown on the attached print of Drawing No. SK-2242 dated December
1999;
(3) That the enactment of By-laws by City Council respecting Recommendation Nos. (1) and (2) above, be contingent on
the receipt of funds necessary to cover the incremental costs of the adjustments to the rights of way as described herein;
(4) That staff be directed to prepare all necessary tender documents and contract drawings to implement the foregoing on
receipt of all private funds; and
(5) That the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action is necessary to implement the
foregoing, including the introduction in Council of any Bills that might be required.
59. INTERSECTION OF AVENUE ROAD AND OXTON AVENUE AND AVENUE ROAD, NORTH OF OXTON
AVENUE - PROPOSED WESTBOUND LEFT TURN PROHIBITION AND PROPOSED NORTHBOUND
U-TURN PROHIBITION (Midtown)
Source: Director, Transportation Services, District 1
(December 23, 1999)
Recommending:
(1) That westbound left turns on Oxton Avenue at Avenue Road be prohibited at anytime;
(2) That U-turns be prohibited at anytime for northbound traffic on Avenue Road, between Oxton Avenue and Chaplin
Crescent; and
(3) That 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.
60. HILLSDALE AVENUE WEST, SOUTH SIDE, FROM YONGE STREET TO A POINT 28 METRES WEST -
REQUEST TO INTRODUCE A MORE RESTRICTIVE PARKING REGULATION. (North Toronto)
Source: Director, Transportation Services, District 1
December 17, 1999
Recommending:
(1) That the maximum one hour parking limit, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., daily, be rescinded on the south side of
Hillsdale Avenue West, from Yonge Street to a point 28 metres west;
(2) That stopping be prohibited on the south side of Hillsdale Avenue West, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to
Saturday, from Yonge Street to a point 28 metres west; and
(3) That the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action is necessary to implement the
foregoing, including the introduction in Council of any Bills that might be required.
61. GUEST AVENUE - AMENDMENTS TO THE PARKING REGULATIONS.
(Don River)
Source: Director, Transportation Services District 1
(December 16, 1999)
Recommending that:
(1) The parking prohibition from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., on the east side of Guest Avenue, be rescinded;
(2) The regulation restricting parking to a maximum period of one hour from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., on the west side of
Guest Avenue, be rescinded;
(3) Parking be prohibited at anytime on the east side of the north/south branch of Guest Avenue, from Danforth Avenue to
the south end;
(4) Parking be prohibited at anytime on the west side of the north/south branch of Guest Avenue, from a point 75 metres
south of Danforth Avenue to the south end;
(5) Parking be prohibited at anytime on the north side of the east/west branch of Guest Avenue, from the north/south of
Guest Avenue to Dawes Road;
(6) Parking be prohibited at anytime on the south side of the east/west branch of Guest Avenue, from the north/south
branch of Guest Avenue to a point 9 metres east;
(7) Parking be restricted to a maximum period of one hour, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., on the west side of the north/south
branch of Guest Avenue, from Danforth Avenue to a point 75 metres south;
(8) Parking be restricted to a maximum period of one hour, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., on the south side of the east/west
branch of Guest Avenue, from a point 9 metres east of the north/south branch of Guest Avenue to Dawes Road;
(9) The No Parking Except By Permit, 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., regulation on the west side of Guest Avenue, from the
south end to Danforth Avenue, be adjusted to indicate, No Parking Except By Permit, 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., on the west
side of the north/south branch of Guest Avenue, from Danforth Avenue to a point 75 metres south;
(10) Parking be restricted to permit holders only, from, 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., on the south side of the east/west branch of
Guest Avenue, from a point 9 metres east of the north/south branch of Guest Avenue to Dawes Road; and
(11) The appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary steps to give effect thereto, including
the introduction in Council of any Bills that might be required.
62. SORAUREN AVENUE, WEST SIDE, FROM QUEEN STREET WEST TO SAUNDERS AVENUE.
REQUEST TO IMPLEMENT PARKING. (High Park)
Source: Director, Transportation Services District 1
(December 15, 1999)
Recommending that:
(1) the "No Parking Anytime" regulation on the west side of Sorauren Avenue, from Queen Street West to Saunders
Avenue, be rescinded;
(2) parking be prohibited at anytime on the west side of Sorauren Avenue, from Queen Street West to a point 30.5 metres
further north; and
(3) the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action is necessary to implement the
foregoing, including the introduction in Council of any Bills that are required.
63. INSTALLATION/REMOVAL ON-STREET DISABLED PERSONS SPACES (Don River, East Toronto,
Trinity-Niagara)
Source: Director, Transportation Services District 1
(January 4, 2000)
Recommending:
(1) That the installation/removal of disabled on-street parking spaces as noted in Table "A" of this report be approved; 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 may be required.
64. THE ESPLANADE, FROM LOWER JARVIS STREET TO YONGE STREET AND THE INTERSECTION
OF THE ESPLANADE AND MARKET STREET - IMPLEMENTATION OF A MAXIMUM FORTY
KILOMETRE PER HOUR SPEED LIMIT, INSTALLATION OF A MEDIAN ISLAND AND PROVISION OF A
DESIGNATED LEFT-TURN LANE. (Downtown)
Source: Director, Transportation Services District 1
(January 4, 2000)
Recommending:
(1) That the maximum speed limit on The Esplanade, from Lower Jarvis Street to Yonge Street, be reduced from 50
kilometres per hour to 40 kilometres per;
(2) That approval be given to narrow the pavement on the eastbound approach of The Esplanade, west of Market Street as
described as follows:
"The narrowing of the pavement from a width of 9.75 metres to a width ranging from 7.75 metres to 9.75 metres on The
Esplanade, between a point 5.0 metres west of Market Street and a point 24.0 metres further west, by the installation of a
median island generally as indicated on the attached print of Drawing No. 421F-5496 dated October 1999";
(3) That an exclusive left-turn lane for westbound traffic be designated on The Esplanade, from Market Street to a point
39.0 metres east of Market Street, as indicated on attached print of Drawing No. 421F-5496 dated October 1999; and
(4) 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.
65. 800 FLEET STREET - PLAN FOR PARKLAND AND RE-INTEGRATION WITH THE REST OF THE
FORT YORK AND GARRISON COMMON HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT (Trinity-Niagara)
Source: Acting Commissioner of Urban Development Services
(December 24, 1999)
Recommending that:
(1) City Council re-affirm its intent to develop the City-owned land at the north-east corner of Fleet Street and Strachan
Avenue, known municipally as 800 Fleet Street, as parkland consistent with existing City policy as expressed in the
Bathurst/Strachan Part II Official Plan, the Zoning By-law and its designation as a Heritage Conservation District;
(2) the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, in consultation with the Commissioner of Urban
Development Services and Heritage Toronto be requested to prepare plans and cost estimates by September 2000 for the
transformation of 800 Fleet Street from a parking lot to a park;
(3) Heritage Toronto, in consultation with the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism and the
Commissioner of Urban Development Services, be requested to report further on the incorporation of additional
City-owned lands into the Fort York and Garrison Common Heritage Conservation District when land north of Fort York
is acquired from Canadian National Railways; and
(4) the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, in consultation with the Commissioner of Urban
Development Services, Heritage Toronto and the Friends of Fort York be requested to report on an Open Space Master
Plan for the Fort York area.
66. TRILLER AVENUE, FROM QUEEN STREET WEST TO KING STREET WEST.REDUCTION OF THE
MAXIMUM SPEED LIMIT FROM 50 KM/H TO 40 KM/H. (High Park)
Source: Director, Transportation Services District 1
(December 14, 1999)
Recommending that:
(1) the speed limit on Triller Avenue, between Queen Street West and King Street West be reduced from 50 km/h to 40
km/h; and
(2) the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action is necessary to implement the
foregoing, including the introduction in Council of any Bills that are required.
67. GOLDEN AVENUE AND SILVER AVENUE.MORROW AVENUE AND SILVER AVENUE.
INSTALLATION OF "STOP" SIGN CONTROL; ANDGOLDEN AVENUE, FROM DUNDAS STREET WEST
TO ITS TERMINUS; MORROW AVENUE, BETWEEN DUNDAS STREET WEST AND ITS TERMINUS; AND
SILVER AVENUE, BETWEEN GOLDEN AVENUE AND MORROW AVENUE.REDUCTION OF THE
MAXIMUM SPEED LIMIT FROM 50 KM/H TO 40 KM/H. (High Park)
Source: Director, Transportation Services District 1
(December 14, 1999)
Recommending that:
(1) a "Stop" sign be installed for westbound traffic on Silver Avenue at its intersection with Golden Avenue;
(2) a "Stop" sign be installed for eastbound traffic on Silver Avenue at its intersection with Morrow Avenue;
(3) the speed limit on Golden Avenue, between Dundas Street West and its terminus, on Morrow Avenue, between Dundas
Street West and its terminus and on Silver Avenue between Golden Avenue and Morrow Avenue be reduced from 50 km/h
to 40 km/h; and
(4) the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action is necessary to implement the
foregoing, including the introduction in Council of any Bills that are required.
68. NAMING OF PRIVATE LANE - CHARLESWORTH LANE (Midtown)
Source: City Surveyor, Works and Emergency Services
(December 17, 1999)
Recommending that:
(1) the private lane at the residential development at 15, 35 and 65 Shaftsbury Avenue, illustrated on "Attachment No. 1",
be named "Charlesworth Lane."
(2) Victor J. Heinrichs Architect be required to pay the costs, estimated to be in the amount of $600.00, for the fabrication
and installation of the appropriate signage; and
(3) the appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect to.
69. ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD DECISION - 324 CHERRY STREET AND 429 LAKE SHORE
BOULEVARD EAST (Don River)
Source: H.W.O. Doyle
(November 24, 1999)
Recommending that this report be received for information.
70. QUEEN STREET EAST, SOUTH SIDE, FROM COXWELL AVENUE TO NURSEWOOD ROAD -
EXTENSION OF THE OPERATIONAL PERIOD OF THE AFTERNOON RUSH HOUR STOPPING
PROHIBITION (East Toronto)
(REFERRED BACK BY CITY COUNCIL AT ITS MEETING HELD ON NOVEMBER 23, 24 AND 25, 1999)
Source: Director, Transportation Services District 1, Works and Emergency Services
(September 17, 1999)
Recommending that:
(1) the stopping prohibition from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday on the south side of Queen Street East, be
rescinded:
(a) from Jarvis Street to Eastern Avenue;
(b) from Kingston Road to Nursewood Road; and
(c) from Kingston Road to a point 200 metres west thereof;
(2) stopping be prohibited from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., except Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays on the south side of
Queen Street East, from Jarvis Street to Coxwell Avenue;
(3) stopping be prohibited from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., except Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays, on the south side of
Queen Street East, from Coxwell Avenue to Nursewood Road;
(4) the hours of operation of the Pay-&-Display parking machines on the south side of Queen Street East from Coxwell
Avenue to a point 200 metres west of Kingston Road and from Kingston Road to Woodbine Avenue, be adjusted to
operate at a rate of $1.25 per hour from:
(a) 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, for a maximum period of two hours;
(b) 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, for a maximum period of two hours;
(c) 6:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, for a maximum period of three hours; and
(d) 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Saturday and Sunday for a maximum period of three hours; and
(5) 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.
71. DESIGNATION OF 395 BRUNSWICK AVENUE - WILLIAM THOMPSON HOUSE (Midtown)
Source: City Clerk
(December 17, 1999)
Recommending that:
(1) Council authority be granted for the introduction of the necessary Bill in Council to designate 395 Brunswick Avenue
for architectural and historical reasons under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act; and
(2) The appropriate City Officials be directed to take whatever action may be necessary to comply with the provisions of
the said Act in respect to such designation.
72. DESIGNATION OF 397 AND 399 BRUNSWICK AVENUE - WILLIAM AND ROBERT SMITH HOUSES
(Midtown)
Source: City Clerk
(December 17, 1999)
Recommending that:
(1) Council authority be granted for the introduction of the necessary Bill in Council to designate 397 and 399 Brunswick
Avenue for architectural and historical reasons under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act; and
(2) The appropriate City Officials be directed to take whatever action may be necessary to comply with the provisions of
the said Act in respect to such designation.
73. 117-147 MERTON STREET AND 195-253 MERTON STREET - LIMITING DISTANCE RESTRICTION
AFFECTING BELTLINE PARK (North Toronto)
Source: Commissioner, Economic Development, Culture and Tourism
(December 28, 1999)
Recommending that:
(1) the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism be authorized to issue letters to each of the owners
of 117-147 Merton Street and 195-253 Merton Street advising that the City of Toronto has no objection to the respective
owners utilizing lands within the abutting Beltline Park for the purposes of calculating the limiting distance from the
respective owner's south building wall as required by the Ontario Building Code, Section 3.2.3.1; conditional upon:
(i) the respective owners satisfying any requirements of the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and
Tourism, including the issuance of an Occupation Permit respecting occupation of any portion of the abutting parklands,
including the provision of satisfactory financial security in respect of restoration of the park following construction;
(ii) the respective owners securing any necessary approvals from the City and Council with respect to potential damage and
removal of trees in Beltline Park affected by the construction and maintenance of 117-147 Merton Street and 195-253
Merton Street, including the provision of compensation satisfactory to the Commissioner of Economic Development,
Culture and Tourism for the loss or damage to any plant material in Beltline Park as a result of these activities; and
(iii) the respective owners ensuring that the maintenance and operation of the buildings, once completed, will not, in
anyway, impact or encroach onto the park;
(2) the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to prepare and enter into an
agreement respecting the Limiting Distance provisions of the Ontario Building Code Act as described in this report.
74. RENAMING OF EDGEWOOD PARK TO ORCHARD PARK (East Toronto)
Source: Joe Halstead, Commissioner Economic Development, Culture & Tourism
(December 28, 1999)
Recommending that:
(1) the park currently known as Edgewood Park at Dundas Street East and east of Coxwell Avenue be renamed Orchard
Park; and
(2) the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.
75. REQUEST FOR EXEMPTION - FRONT YARD PARKING BY-LAW - TREE PLANTING - 13 HERBERT
AVENUE (East Toronto)
Source: Councillor Jakobek
(December 6, 1999)
Requesting an exemption from planting a tree as part of the Front Yard Parking application.
76. REQUEST FOR FORMAL POLL - BIA ON ST. CLAIR AVENUE WEST - BETWEEN WESTMOUNT
AVENUE AND GLENHOLME AVENUE (Davenport)
Source: Councillor Disero
(December 2, 1999)
Requesting that City Council instruct staff to conduct a poll on St. Clair Avenue West, between Westmouint Avenue and
Glenholme Avenue, for purposes of establishing a Business Improvement Association.
77. REQUEST FOR ENDORSEMENT OF EVENTS FOR LIQUOR LICENSING PURPOSES
(a) (December 23, 1999) from Mr. Greg Cosway, President, The Cottage Creek Corporation respecting Toronto's Festival
of Beer 2000 - August 11, 12 and 13, 2000.
