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THE CITY OF TORONTO
Clerk's Department
Minutes of the Toronto Community Council
Meeting No. 8
Wednesday & Thursday, June 24 & 25, 1998.
The Toronto Community Council met on Wednesday & Thursday, June 24 and 25, 1998,
in the Council Chamber, City Hall, Toronto, commencing at 9:30 a.m.
The Chair called the meeting to order and indicated an opportunity for members to
declare interests pursuant to the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act. (See Minute
No. 569)
Members Present:
Councillor K. Rae, Chair
Councillor J. Adams
Councillor I. Bossons
Councillor S. Bussin
Councillor O. Chow
Councillor B. Disero
Councillor D. Fotinos
Councillor A. Johnston
Councillor C. Korwin-Kuczynski
Councillor J. Layton
Councillor P. McConnell
Councillor D. Miller
Councillor J. Pantalone
Councillor M. Silva
Councillor M. Walker
484. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (June 5, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
respecting Intersection of Vaughan Road and Bathurst Street - Request for
Additional Street Name Signs (Midtown).
On motion by Councillor Adams, the Toronto Community Council received the
foregoing report for information.
(Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation; City Works Services - Encl.
- June 29, 1998)
(Clause No. 61(a), Report No. 8)
485. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (June 5, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
respecting Ronan Avenue, East Side from Snowdon Avenue to Golfdale Road -
Prohibition of Parking from 2:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m., Monday to Friday (North
Toronto).
On motion by Councillor Johnston, the Toronto Community Council recommended to
City Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 7, Report No. 8)
486. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (June 5, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
respecting Provision of a Student Pick-Up/Drop-Off Zone in front of St. Clements
Early Learning School, 70 St. Clements Avenue (North Toronto).
On motion by Councillor Johnston, the Toronto Community Council recommended to
City Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 8, Report No. 8)
487. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (June 3, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
respecting Isabella Street, between Yonge Street and Gloucester Lane - Prohibition
of Standing from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. (Downtown).
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 9, Report No. 8)
488. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (June 3, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
respecting Intersection of Lamb Avenue and Felstead Avenue - Installation of All
Way Stop Sign Control (East Toronto).
On motion by Councillor Bussin, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 10, Report No. 8)
489. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (June 2, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
respecting Wellington Street West, South Side, between Yonge Street and Bay Street
and Bay Street, East Side, between Front Street West and Wellington Street West -
Provision of On-Street Loading Zones for Disabled Persons (Downtown).
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 11, Report No. 8)
490. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (June 4, 1998) from the
Corporation Counsel respecting amendment to Former City Of Toronto By-law No. 379-
80 - Designation of Employees as Provincial Offences Officers Under The Provincial
Offences Act, R.S.O. 1990, Ch. P.33.
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 12, Report No. 8)
491. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (June 5, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
respecting Area Bounded by Lawrence Avenue West, Yonge Street, Glengrove Avenue
West and Chatsworth Drive - Reduction of the Speed Limit from Fifty Kilometres Per
Hour to Forty Kilometres Per Hour (North Toronto).
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 13, Report No. 8)
492. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (May 29, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
respecting Glenlake Avenue and its Intersections with Prince Rupert Avenue and
Dorval Road - Implementation of All-way Stop Sign Control (Davenport).
On motion by Councillor Adams, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 15, Report No. 8)
493. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (May 25, 1998) from the
Managing Director, Toronto Historical Board respecting Inclusion on the City of
Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties - 58 Sherwood Avenue (North Toronto).
On motion by Councillor Adams, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 56, Report No. 8)
494. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (May 25, 1998) from the
Managing Director, Toronto Historical Board Respecting Inclusion on the City of
Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties - 58 Sherwood Avenue (North Toronto).
On motion by Councillor McConnell, the Toronto Community Council recommended to
City Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 57, Report No. 8)
495. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (May 25, 1998) from the
Managing Director, Toronto Historical Board respecting Inclusion on the City of
Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties - 2928 Dundas Street West (High Park).
On motion by Councillor Korwin-Kuczynski, the Toronto Community Council
recommended to City Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 58, Report No. 8)
496. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (May 25, 1998) from the
Managing Director, Toronto Historical Board respecting Inclusion on the City of
Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties - 30 Edwin Avenue (Davenport).
On motion by Councillor Disero, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 59, Report No. 8)
497. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (May 25, 1998) from the
Managing Director, Toronto Historical Board respecting Inclusion on the City of
Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties - 200 Annette Street (High Park).
On motion by Councillor Korwin-Kuczynski, the Toronto Community Council
recommended to City Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 55, Report No. 8)
498. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (June 10, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
respecting Lansdowne Avenue from Queen Street West to Rideau Avenue - Proposed
Road Narrowings (High Park).
On motion by Councillor Korwin-Kuczynski, the Toronto Community Council
recommended to City Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 17, Report No. 8)
499. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (June 8, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
respecting Installation of Speed Bumps in Public Laneways (Davenport).
On motion by Councillor Disero, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 18, Report No. 8)
500. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (June 8, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
respecting Installation/Removal of On-Street Disabled Persons Parking Spaces
(Davenport, Don River, East Toronto, Trinity-Niagara).
On motion by Councillor Disero, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 19, Report No. 8)
501. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (June 8, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
respecting Grace Street, West Side, Fronting No. 262 - Installation of an On-
Street Dropping Off Loading Zone for Disabled Persons (Trinity-Niagara).
On motion by Councillor Pantalone, the Toronto Community Council recommended to
City Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 20, Report No. 8)
502. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (June 8, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
respecting Burnside Drive - Introduction of Sixty Minute Maximum Parking
Regulation from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday (Midtown).
On motion by Councillor Bossons, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 21, Report No. 8)
503. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (June 9, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation Division, City Works Services
respecting Area Parking Study - Hillcrest and Wychwood Park Neighbourhoods
(Midtown).
On motion by Councillor Adams, the Toronto Community Council adopted the foregoing
report.
(Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services; c: Interested Persons - Encl. -
June 29, 1998)
(Clause No. 61(b), Report No. 8)
504. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (June 9, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
respecting East Side of Ossington Avenue, from Hallam Street to Davenport Road -
Rescindment of the No Parking, 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Monday to Friday
Prohibition (Davenport).
On motion by Councillor Adams, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 22, Report No. 8)
505. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (June 9, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
respecting Silverthorn Avenue and Blackthorn Avenue - Implementation of Alternate
Side Parking (Davenport).
On motion by Councillor Disero, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 23, Report No. 8)
506. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (June 10, 1998) from the City
Engineer, City Works Services and a report (June 10, 1998) from the Director,
Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services respecting Naming
of the Proposed Temporary Street - Simcoe Street (Downtown).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it a communication (June 17, 1998)
from Mr. Phillip L. Sanford, McCarthy Tétrault.
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing reports (June 10, 1998) from the City
Engineer, City Works Services and (June 10, 1998) from the Director,
Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services.
(Clause No. 24, Report No. 8)
507. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (June 10, 1998) from the
Acting Assistant Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works
Services, respecting Shoxs Billiard Lounge - Operation of the Boulevard Cafe at
2827 Dundas Street West (Davenport).
On motion by Councillor Fotinos, the Toronto Community Council deferred
consideration of the foregoing report, until its meeting to be held on July 22,
1998, for deputations.
(Mr. Konstantinos Koutoumanos, 2827 Dundas Street West, Toronto, Ontario, M6P 1Y6;
c: Mr. Ken McGuire, Works and Emergency Services - Encl. - June 29, 1998)
(Clause No. 61(c), Report No. 8)
508. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (June 10, 1998) from the
Acting Assistant Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works
Services respecting Construction of an Underground Pedestrian Tunnel Under and
across Melinda Street, Connecting the Building at 11 King Street West and the
Existing Pedestrian Tunnel at 21 Melinda Street (Downtown).
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 25, Report No. 8)
509. The Toronto Community Council had before it a communication (May 21, 1998) from
the City Clerk, respecting Fences within the City Street Allowance (High Park,
Trinity-Niagara, Davenport, North Toronto, Midtown, Downtown, Don River and East
Toronto).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it the following reports:
- (March 18, 1998) from Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City
Works Services; and
- (March 19, 1998) from Toronto Community Council Solicitor.
On motion by Councillor Walker, the Toronto Community Council deferred
consideration of the foregoing reports until the draft proposed fence by-law for
the City of Toronto is submitted.
(City Solicitor; Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services; c: Fani Lauzon,
Works and Emergency Services; Edward Earle, Legal Services - Encl. - June 29,
1998) (Clause No. 61(d), Report No. 8)
510. The Toronto Community Council had before it a communication (May 27, 1998) from
Ms. Elizabeth J. Feltes, Executive Director, South Riverdale Community Health
Centre respecting appointment to the Ralph Thornton Centre - Board Of Directors.
On motion by Councillor McConnell, the Toronto Community Council recommended to
City Council that Ms. Julie Richards be appointed to the Board of Management to
the Ralph Thornton Centre on an interim basis, at the pleasure of Council, and
until her successor is appointed, to replace Mr. Daniel Kushner.
(Clause No. 31, Report No. 8)
511. The Toronto Community Council had before it the following communications
respecting requests for endorsement of events for liquor licensing purposes:
- (May 22, 1998) from Ms. Elizabeth Hollyer, General Manager, Ruth s Chris
Steak House;
- (May 27, 1998) from Mr. Tony Tamburro, Director of Food and Beverage,
Toronto Marriott Eaton Centre;
- (June 2, 1998) from Ms. Ivone Carion;
- (May 23, 1998) from L. Goldberg;
- (June 3, 1998) from Ms. Jill Ward;
- (June 13, 1998) from Mr. Michael Blecher;
- (June 24, 1998) from Councillor Rae;
- (June 15, 1998) from Mr. Marcelo E. Ruiz;
- (June 12, 1998) from Mr. Robert Costello, Bloor by the Park;
- (June 9, 1998) from Fr. Luis d Araujo;
- (undated) from Councillor Miller and Councillor Korwin-Kuczynski;
- (June 16, 1998) from Ms. JoAnne Godawa; and
- (June 16, 1998) from Bill Graham, President, Golden Rule Marketing.
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council recommended that City
Council, for liquor licensing purposes:
(1) declare the following to be events of municipal and/or community
significance and advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that
it has no objection to their taking place:
(a) 10th Annual Latin American Music Festival at Christie Pits Park to
be held on August 1, 2 and 3, 1998;
(b) Festival at St. Mary of the Angels Church to be held on August 7, 8
and 9, 1998; and
(c) Bloor By The Park Street Party on the curb lane and sidewalk of
south side of Bloor Street West from Indian Road east for
approximately 200 lineal feet to be held on July 11, 1998;
(2) advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that it is aware of the
following events and has no objection to their taking place:
(a) Royal Bank Picnic at Olympic Island to be held on August 13, 1998;
(b) St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Association Annual Community Picnic at
David Crombie Park to be held on July 11, 1998;
(c) Summerworks Theatre Festival in Outdoor Courtyard of the Factory
Theatre to be held on August 6 - 16, 1998;
(d) Keen Pre-Race Reception on the premises of the Marine Museum at
Exhibition Place to be held on July 16, 1998
(e) Rittal Systems Ltd. Company Picnic at Centre Island at site #26, to
be held on July 11, 1998;
(3) endorse the action of the Toronto Community Council in having advised the
Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that it has declared the Lesbian
and Gay Pride Day Celebrations, in the Area of Church and Wellesley Streets
which was held on June 27 and 28, 1998 to be an event of municipal
significance and had no objection to it taking place; and
(4) since the following events take place prior to the meeting of Council,
endorse the actions of the Toronto Community Council in having advised the
Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that it was aware of the following
events and had no objection to their taking place:
(a) Ruth s Steak House Picnic at Ward s Island which was held on July
1, 1998;
(b) Toronto Marriott Eaton Centre Picnic at Olympic Island which was
held on July 2, 1998; and
(c) Fontaine Films Reception on Dunloe Road which was held on July 1,
2, or 3, 1998
(Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, Special Occasion Permits, 55 Lakeshore
Boulevard East, Toronto, Ontario, M5E 1A4, Attention: Mr. Jiles Wickens; Alcohol
and Gaming Commission of Ontario, Special Occasion Permits, 55 Lakeshore Boulevard
East, Toronto, Ontario, M5E 1A4, Attention: Mr. Wayne Jackson, Manager; c:
Interested Persons - Encl. - June 24 & 29, 1998)
(Clause No. 60, Report No. 8)
512. The Toronto Community Council had before it Clause 24 of Report No. 6, entitled,
McCormack Street - Request for All-Way Stop Sign at Maybank Avenue and a No
Heavy Trucks Prohibition 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. (Davenport) , which City Council
on June 3, 4 and 5, 1998, struck out and referred back to the Toronto Community
Council for further consideration.
On motion by Councillor Disero, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council that an all-way Stop Sign at McCormack Street and Maybank Avenue be
approved.
(Clause No. 16, Report No. 8)
513. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (June 10, 1998) from the
Acting Assistant Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works
Services respecting Appeal of Denial of Application for a Boulevard Cafe -
Broadway Avenue Flankage of 2387 Yonge Street (North Toronto).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it the following communications:
- (April 6, 1998) from the City Clerk, Toronto Community Council, addressed
to the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services;
- (June 18, 1998) from Ms. Hilda Wilson;
- (June 22, 1998) from Bernice Slotnick;
- (undated) from Mr. Lev Teplitsky; and
- (June 24, 1998) from Mr. and Mrs. Geoffery and Susanne Sadleir.
The following persons appeared before the Toronto Community Council in connection
with the foregoing matter:
- Ms. Cindy Visser, Toronto, Ontario;
- Mr. Albert B. Hoogenboon, Toronto, Ontario; and
- Mr. Tony O Donohue on behalf of the applicant.
On motion by Councillor Walker, the Toronto Community Council recommended that
City Council deny the application for a boulevard cafe on the Broadway Avenue
flankage of 2387 Yonge Street.
(Clause No. 46, Report No. 8)
514. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (April 22, 1998) from the
Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services respecting
Appeal of Denial of Application for Commercial Boulevard Parking - Massey Street
Flankage of 937 Queen Street West (Trinity-Niagara).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it the following communications:
- (May 1, 1998) from Ms. Michaelle McLean;
- (May 6, 1998) from Mr. Robert Whalen;
- (May 3, 1998) from Ms. Annette Borger and Mr. Ken Dishman; and
- (May 4, 1998) from Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Loeppky.
On motion by Councillor Pantalone, the Toronto Community Council recommended to
City Council that two boulevard parking spaces on the Massey Street flankage of
937 Queen Street West be approved subject to the following conditions:
(1) the applicant shall develop and maintain a landscaped area in the
northernmost section of the boulevard (as per the sketch attached to the
communication (June 16, 1998) from Councillor Pantalone), containing up to
three trees (if possible, and at the City s discretion), one of the trees
to be the existing honey locust;
(2) the paving of the boulevard parking spaces shall be of Ecostone or
equivalent material;
(3) the loading door access area shall be reconstructed in asphalt or concrete;
(4) the applicant shall install a sign at the loading dock advising that the
space is for short-term loading and unloading only;
(5) the area south of the loading dock access area, presently enclosed in
curbstones shall be of concrete and permitted to be used to allow parallel
loading and unloading;
(6) the southernmost area (approximately eight feet) referred to in Condition
No. (5), shall be excavated by the applicant and filled with soil to allow
the planting of a flower garden;
(7) the applicant shall not apply chemical pesticides to the areas referred to
in Condition Nos. (1) and (6); and
(8) the applicant shall place and maintain a small garbage receptacle adjacent
to the loading dock.
(Clause No. 47, Report No. 8)
515. The Toronto Community Council allowed the introduction of a communication
(undated) from Councillors Miller and Korwin-Kuczynski respecting Waiving
Temporary Street Closing and Sidewalk Sale Fees for the Junction Gardens Market.
On motion by Councillor Miller and seconded by Councillor Korwin-Kuczynski, the
Toronto Community Council recommended to City Council the adoption of the
following motion:
WHEREAS the Junction Gardens BIA Farmers Market, which is part of
the Dundas Street West Action Plan for the rejuvenation of this
area, has been very successful over the past four years; and
WHEREAS the Junction Gardens BIA Farmers Market may be assessed
very high fees for the temporary street closures and sidewalk sale
permits needed to facilitate the Farmers Market; and
WHEREAS the former City of Toronto agreed to waive all such fees in
prior years;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT City Council waive the temporary
street closing and sidewalk sale fees for the Junction Gardens
Farmers Market to be held each Saturday from June 1 to October 31,
1998".
(Clause No. 41, Report No. 8)
516. The Toronto Community Council allowed the introduction of a communication
(undated) from Councillors Miller and Korwin-Kuczynski respecting Mountain Biking
in High Park.
On motion by Councillor Miller and seconded by Councillor Korwin-Kuczynski, the
Toronto Community Council adopted the following motion:
WHEREAS mountain biking has become a popular sport in High
Park; and
WHEREAS we, as Ward Councillors, have received numerous
complaints regarding the high incidence of damage caused by
mountain bikes in High Park;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT staff , in consultation
with the City Cycling Committee, be requested to report with
respect to the issue of facilitating alternative mountain
biking locations; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT staff, in consultation with the
City Cycling Committee, review possible sites for a mountain
bike course by consulting with appropriate agencies, in co
which might have available land, such as TEDCO.
(Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services; City Cycling Committee - Encl. -
June 30, 1998)
(Clause No. 61(n), Report No. 8)
517. The Toronto Community Council allowed the introduction of a communication (June
18, 1998) from Councillor Disero respecting 80 Turnberry Avenue.
On motion by Councillor Disero, the Toronto Community Council requested the
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services to report to the Toronto
Community Council on the zoning for 80 Turnberry Avenue.
(Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services - Encl. - June 29, 1998)
(Clause No. 61(o), Report No. 8)
518. The Toronto Community Council allowed the introduction of a communication
(undated) from Councillors Miller and Korwin-Kuczynski respecting 1947-1997 Bloor
Street West - Appeal of Committee of Adjustment Decision.
The Toronto Community Council also had before it a communication (June 23, 1998)
from Ms. Dawn Napier.
On motion by Councillor Miller and seconded by Councillor Korwin-Kuczynski, the
Toronto Community Council recommended to City Council the adoption of the
following motion:
WHEREAS the Committee of Adjustment denied an application made by
Ontario Limited for variances at 1947-1997 Bloor Street West; and
WHEREAS this application is a very serious issue to local residents
as a result of the history of the site, previous OMB decisions with
respect to this lot, the proximity to High Park, and the soil
contamination and related water issues; and
WHEREAS the Swansea Area Ratepayers Association and local
residents oppose the application and support the decision of the
Committee of Adjustment; and
WHEREAS the OMB has set a hearing date in August, 1998 without the
input of the City or local residents; and
WHEREAS it is it the interest of the City of Toronto to uphold the
decision of the Committee of Adjustment;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
(1) the City Solicitor be instructed to attend the OMB hearing
in support of the decision of the Committee of Adjustment,
and that he be authorized to retain outside planning advice,
if necessary;
(2) the City Solicitor be requested, at the earliest possible
time, to apply to the OMB for a hearing date in September or
October, when residents will be available for the hearing;
and
(3) the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services
and the City Solicitor report on the progress of the OMB
Hearing to the meeting of the Toronto Community Council to
be held on July 22, 1998.
(Clause No. 5, Report No. 8)
519. The Toronto Community Council allowed the introduction of a communication (June
23, 1998) from Councillor Disero respecting Appointments to Hillcrest B.I.A. -
Board of Directors.
On motion by Councillor Disero, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council that Mr. Victor Singh, Toronto Dominion Bank, 687 St. Clair Avenue West,
be appointed to the Board of Management of the Hillcrest B.I.A. to replace Ms.
Cathy Lawes, for a term of office to expire on November 30, 1998, or until her
successor is appointed. The named nominee meets the requirements of Section 220
of the Municipal Act, as amended by Bill 106.
The Toronto Community Council noted Mr. Tony Diodati is the property owner at 679
St. Clair Avenue West and not the business Churrasco of St. Clair as submitted
in an earlier report.
(Clause No. 42, Report No. 8)
520. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (May 13, 1998) from the
Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services respecting
Request for an Exemption from Municipal Code Chapter 400, to Permit FrontYard
Parking for a Second Space at 85 Crescent Road (Midtown).
The following persons appeared before the Toronto Community Council in connection
with the foregoing matter:
- Mr. Viktor Jaunkalns on behalf of Gunta Mackars; and
- Mr. Robert Peters, Toronto, Ontario.
On motion by Councillor Bossons, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council that:
(1) the application for a second parking space at 85 Crescent Road be approved
by City Council, notwithstanding that the request does not comply with
Chapter 400 of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code; and
(2) the licence previously issued for a single space be reinstated.
(Clause No. 48, Report No. 8)
521. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (June 3, 1998) from the
Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services respecting
Appeal of Denial of Application for a Sidewalk/Boulevard Vending Permit - King
Street West, South Side, 74.5 Metres West of Charlotte Street (Downtown).
The following persons appeared before the Toronto Community Council in connection
with the foregoing matter:
- Ms. Marisabel Medina, Toronto, Ontario; and
- Mr. Eric Bresler, Toronto, Ontario.
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council that a permit be issued to Mr. Medina Marisabel for sidewalk/boulevard
vending on King Street West, south side, 74.5 metres west of Charlotte Street,
notwithstanding the objections received by the adjoining property owner and
tenant.
(Clause No. 49, Report No. 8)
522. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (June 5, 1998) from the
Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services, respecting
an Appeal of Denial of Application for a Sidewalk/Boulevard Vending Permit -
Leslie Street, East Side, at Unwin Street (East Toronto).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it a communication (June 15, 1998)
from Councillor Jakobek.
The following persons appeared before the Toronto Community Council in connection
with the foregoing matter:
- Mr. Bill Dimitropoulos, Toronto, Ontario; and
- Ms. Tihomira Pachova, Toronto, Ontario.
On motion by Councillor McConnell, the Toronto Community Council recommended to
City Council for its meeting on July 8, 1998 that:
(1) a permit to allow vending on the sidewalk/boulevard, on the east side of
Leslie Street at Unwin Street, be authorized;
(2) a permit to allow vending not less than 300 metres from the location set
out in Recommendation No. (1) be authorized.
On a further motion by Councillor McConnell, the Toronto Community Council also
requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to report directly to
Council on which of the two applicants, Ms. Mary Dimitropoulos or Ms. Tihomira
Pachova, should be granted each permit.
(Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services; c: Road Allowance Subcommittee -
Encl. - June 26, 1998) (Clause No. 6, Report No. 8)
523. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (June 3, 1998) from the
Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services respecting
Request for an Exemption from Municipal Code Chapter 248, to Permit Driveway
Widening at 60 Russell Hill Road (Midtown).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it a communication (April 20, 1998)
from Ms. Barb Caplan, addressed to Councillor Adams.
Mr. Sidney Oland, Toronto, Ontario appeared before the Toronto Community Council
in connection with the foregoing matter.
On motion by Councillor Adams, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council that the application for a parking space adjacent to the private driveway
at 60 Russell Hill Road be approved by City Council, notwithstanding that the
application does not comply with Chapter 248 of the former City of Toronto
Municipal Code.
(Clause No. 50, Report No. 8)
524. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (June 10, 1998) from the
Acting Assistant Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works
Services Respecting Denial of Application for a Boulevard Cafe - 832 College
Street, Ossington Avenue Flankage (Trinity-Niagara).
On motion by Councillor Pantalone, the Toronto Community Council recommended to
City Council that:
(1) City Council approve the application for boulevard cafe privileges on the
Ossington Avenue flankage of 832 College Street, notwithstanding the
negative result of the public poll, and that such approval be subject to
(a) the applicant complying with the criteria set out in § 313-36 of
Municipal Code Chapter 313, Streets and Sidewalks, of the former
City of Toronto Municipal Code; and
(b) the patio being closed and cleared by 10:30 p.m. from Sunday to
Thursday and by 11:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday; and
(2) the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services be requested to report
back after the end of the 1998 cafe season on the operation of the cafe.
(Clause No. 51, Report No. 8)
525. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (June 10, 1998) from the
Acting Assistant Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works
Services respecting Espressimo Caffebar - Request to Extend the Hours of Operation
for the Boulevard Cafe, on the Roxborough Street West Flankage of 1094 Yonge
Street (Midtown).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it the following communications:
- (June 16, 1998) from Ms. Pauline Couture; and
- (June 17, 1998) from Ms. Diana Powell.
On motion by Councillor Adams, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council that:
(1) City Council approve the extension of hours of operation for the boulevard
cafe on the Roxborough Street West flankage of 1094 Yonge Street to 11:00
p.m. 7 days a week, as requested by the applicant; and
(2) the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services be requested to report
back after the end of the 1998 cafe season on the operation of the cafe
under the extended hours.
(Clause No. 52, Report No. 8)
526. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (June 3, 1998) from the
Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services respecting
Construction of a Wrought Iron Fence and Stone Pillars - Fronting 49 Forest Hill
Road and on the Heath Street West Flankage (Midtown).
On motion by Councillor Bossons, the Toronto Community Council recommended that
City Council approve the construction of the wrought iron fence and pillars within
the City boulevard on the Heath Street West flankage of 49 Forest Hill Road,
subject to the owners entering into an agreement with the City of Toronto, as
prescribed under Chapter 313 of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code.
(Clause No. 53, Report No. 8)
527. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (June 10, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, Works and Emergency
Services, addressed to Councillor Adams, respecting Palmerston Gardens from
Manning Avenue to Palmerston Avenue - Transfer of Parking from the North Side to
the South Side (Midtown).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it the following communications:
- (June 23, 1998) from Mr. and Mrs. Judith and Trent Brady, addressed to
Councillor Adams;
- (June 23, 1998) from Ms. Anne Minguet;
- (June 22, 1998) from Ms. Carolynne Veffer;
- (June 23, 1998) from Mr. Elden Freeman;
- (June 24, 1998) from Mr. and Mrs. Brent and Barbara Kilbourn; and
- (June 12, 1998) from Councillor Adams, addressed to Residents of Palmerston
Gardens.
Ms. Judith and Mr. Trent Brady, Toronto, Ontario appeared before the Toronto
Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter.
On motion by Councillor Adams, the Toronto Community Council received the
foregoing communications.
(Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services - Encl. - c: Interested Persons - No
Encl. - July 2, 1998)
(Clause No. 61(r), Report No. 8)
528. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (June 12, 1998) from the
Director of Operations and Sanitation, City Works Services, respecting Pilot
Project to Provide for More Garbage Cans to be Placed on St. Clair Avenue West
(Davenport).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it a supplementary report (June 22,
1998) from the Director of Operations and Sanitation, City Works Services.
The following persons appeared before the Toronto Community Council in connection
with the foregoing matter:
- Mr. Michael Homsi, OMG Media; and
- Ms. Rita Gardonio, Toronto, Ontario.
On motion by Councillor Disero, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council that:
(1) the pilot litter receptacle and garbage storage receptacle program
described in the report (June 12, 1998) from the Director of Operations and
Sanitation, City Works Services be approved;
(2) the pilot project extend from approximately August 1 to December 31, 1998;
that all pilot litter and garbage receptacles be removed at the end of the
pilot; and that approval of the pilot project have no effect on any program
for provision of litter and garbage receptacles elsewhere in the City at
any time and in this area after December 31, 1998;
(3) authorization be given for the provision of approximately 20 advertising
litter receptacles by Olifas Marketing Group Inc., at no cost to the City,
for the duration of the pilot;
(4) the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services be requested to report to
the Toronto Community Council on the results of the pilot project following
its completion; and
(5) the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the
necessary action to give effect thereto, including entering into a contract
in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
On motion by Councillor Pantalone, the Toronto Community Council also requested
the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to submit the previously
requested report on the shortage of garbage receptacles in certain areas of the
City, to the meeting of the Toronto Community Council to be held on July 22, 1998.
(Commissioner of works and Emergency Services - Encl. - June 29, 1998)
(Clause No. 30, Report No. 8)
529. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (June 10, 1998) from the
Acting Assistant Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works
Services respecting Application for a Sidewalk/Boulevard Vending Permit - John
Street, East Side, 9 Metres North of Richmond Street West (Downtown).
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council that the application for sidewalk/boulevard vending on John Street, east
side, 9 metres north of Richmond Street West, be refused.
(Clause No. 54, Report No. 8)
530. The Toronto Community Council had before it a communication (June 1, 1998) from
Councillor Disero and Councillor Fotinos, respecting Banners from the St.
Clair/Oakwood Project Chair Donated to the City (Davenport).
On motion by Councillor Fotinos, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council that:
(1) the application for banners donated by the St. Clair/Oakwood Project Chair
to be located on poles on St. Clair Avenue West between Westmount Avenue
and Winona Drive, be approved;
(2) the location of the banners be subject to approval of Toronto Hydro; and
(3) the City s general insurance policy be applied to this application.
On a further motion by Councillor Fotinos, the Toronto Community Council also
requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to submit any further
requests for pole locations directly to Council.
(Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services - Encl. - June 26, 1998)
(Clause No. 40, Report No. 8)
531. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (June 4, 1998) from the
Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services respecting
Customer Service Improvements to the Residential Permit Parking Program Serving
Residents of Wards 19 Through 26 Inclusive (All Wards Of The Former City Of
Toronto).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it the following communications:
- (June 2, 1998) from Ms. Babs Church, President, Asquith Collier
Association; and
- (June 23, 1998) from Mr. Storm MacGregor
On motion by Councillor Adams, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
On a further motion by Councillor Adams, the Toronto Community Council requested
the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to respond to the communications
from Ms. Babs Church, Asquith/Collier Association and Mr. Storm MacGregor.
(Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services - Encl. - June 26, 1998)
(Clause No. 14, Report No. 8)
The Toronto Community Council adjourned at 12:15 p.m..
The Toronto Community Council reconvened Thursday, June 25, 1998 at 9:30 a.m.
Members Present:
Councillor K. Rae, Chair
Councillor J. Adams
Councillor I. Bossons
Councillor S. Bussin
Councillor O. Chow
Councillor B. Disero
Councillor D. Fotinos
Councillor T. Jakobek
Councillor A. Johnston
Councillor C. Korwin-Kuczynski
Councillor J. Layton
Councillor P. McConnell
Councillor D. Miller
Councillor J. Pantalone
Councillor M. Silva
Councillor M. Walker
532. The Toronto Community Council had before it a preliminary report (May 25, 1998)
from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services, on Official Plan
and Zoning By-law Amendment Application No. 198008 to convert an existing
industrial building to 15 live-work units at 99 Chandos Avenue (Davenport), and
recommending that:
I be requested to hold a public meeting in the community to discuss the
applications and to notify owners and tenants within 300 metres of the site and to
Ward Councillors.
On motion by Councillor Disero, the Toronto Community Council adopted the
foregoing preliminary report.
(Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services - No Encl. - Executive
Director and Chief Planner - No Encl. - Commissioner of Works and Emergency
Services; Toronto Community Council Solicitor, Attn: Sylvia Watson; Director, City
Planning; Chief Building Official; Director, Development & Support, Parks &
Recreation; Director, Housing Operations; Director, Property Services; City
Surveyor; Fire Chief; Parking Authority of Toronto; Toronto Catholic School Board;
Toronto District School Board; Metropolitan Toronto Police - Attn: Sergeant Paul
Cocksedge - Encl. - All Interested Persons; c: Michael Major, Urban Planning and
Development Services - No Encl. - June 29, 1998)
(Clause No. 61(e), Report No. 8)
533. The Toronto Community Council had before it a preliminary report (May 29, 1998)
from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services, on Zoning By-law
Amendment Application No. 198009 for 2543, 2545 and 2549 Dundas Street West and 22
R Jerome Street (Ward 21 - Davenport), and recommending that:
The Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services be requested to hold
a public meeting in the community to discuss the application and to notify owners
and tenants within 120 metres of the site, the Dundas West Residents Association,
the West Toronto Junction Historical Society and the Ward Councillors.
On motion by Councillor Disero, the Toronto Community Council adopted the
foregoing preliminary report.
(Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services - No Encl. - Executive
Director and Chief Planner - No Encl. - Commissioner of Works and Emergency
Services; Toronto Community Council Solicitor, Attn: Sylvia Watson; Director, City
Planning; Chief Building Official; Director, Development & Support, Parks &
Recreation; Director, Housing Operations; Director, Property Services; City
Surveyor; Fire Chief; Parking Authority of Toronto; Toronto Catholic School Board;
Toronto District School Board; Metropolitan Toronto Police - Attn: Sergeant Paul
Cocksedge - Encl. - All Interested Persons; c: Paul Bain, Urban Planning and
Development Services - No Encl. - June 29, 1998)
(Clause No. 61(f), Report No. 8)
534. The Toronto Community Council had before it a preliminary report (June 4, 1998)
from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services, on Rezoning
Application 198007 to permit the construction of 62 live/work units and eleven
detached and semi-detached houses with basement apartments at 35 Golden Avenue,
30/36 Morrow Avenue (Ward 19-High Park), and recommending that:
(1) I be requested to hold a public meeting in the area to discuss the
application and to notify the tenants and owners within 120 metres of the
site and the Roncesvalles/Macdonell Residents Association;
(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. The owner
will be further advised of these requirements, as they relate to this
project, by the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services.
(3) The owner immediately conduct a detailed historical review of the site to
identify all existing and past land uses which could have resulted in
negative environmental effects to the site. This report should be
submitted to the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services
for approval by the Medical Officer of Health, prior to the introduction of
a bill in Council.
On motion by Councillor Korwin-Kuczynski, the Toronto Community Council adopted
the foregoing preliminary report.
(Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services - No Encl. - Executive
Director and Chief Planner - No Encl. - Commissioner of Works and Emergency
Services; Toronto Community Council Solicitor, Attn: Sylvia Watson; Director, City
Planning; Chief Building Official; Director, Development & Support, Parks &
Recreation; Director, Housing Operations; Director, Property Services; City
Surveyor; Fire Chief; Parking Authority of Toronto; Toronto Catholic School Board;
Toronto District School Board; Metropolitan Toronto Police - Attn: Sergeant Paul
Cocksedge - Encl. - All Interested Persons; c: Helen Coombs, Urban Planning and
Development Services - No Encl. - June 29, 1998)
(Clause No. 61(g), Report No. 8)
535. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (May 20, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services respecting 1390 Queen
Street West, Application No. 998008: Request for Approval of a Variance from
Chapter 297, Signs, of the Former City of Toronto Municipal Code (High Park).
On motion by Councillor Korwin-Kuczynski, the Toronto Community Council
recommended to City Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 36, Report No. 8)
Councillor Korwin-Kuczynski assumed the Chair.
536. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (June 10, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services respecting 48 Yonge
Street, Application No. 998039 - Request for Approval of a Variance from Chapter
297, Signs, of the Former City of Toronto Municipal Code (Downtown).
On motion by Councillor Rae, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 36, Report No. 8)
537. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (May 22, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services respecting 337 Queen
Street West, Application No. 998032: Request for Approval of Variances from
Chapter 297, Signs, of the Former City of Toronto Municipal Code (Downtown).
On motion by Councillor Rae, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 36, Report No. 8)
538. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (June 9, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services respecting 14 Duncan
Street, Application No. 998029: Request for Approval of Variances from Chapter
297, Signs, of the Former City of Toronto Municipal Code (Downtown).
On motion by Councillor Rae, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 36, Report No. 8)
539. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (May 19, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services respecting 400 King Street
West, Application No. 998034 - Request for Approval of a Variance from Chapter
297, Signs, of the Former City of Toronto Municipal Code (Downtown).
On motion by Councillor Rae, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 36, Report No. 8)
Councillor Rae resumed the Chair.
540. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (June 1, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services respecting 2014 Queen
Street East, Application No. 998021: Request for Approval of Variances from
Chapter 297, Signs, of the Former City of Toronto Municipal Code (East Toronto).
On motion by Councillor Bussin, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 36, Report No. 8)
541. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (June 9, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services respecting 20 Eglinton
Avenue East, Application No. 993063: Request for Approval of Variances from
Chapter 297, Signs, of the Former City of Toronto Municipal Code (North Toronto).
On motion by Councillor Bossons, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 36, Report No. 8)
Councillor Korwin-Kuczynski assumed the Chair.
542. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (June 11, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services Respecting 152 St. Patrick
Street, Application No. 997075: Request for Approval of Variances from Chapter
297, Signs, of the Former City of Toronto Municipal Code (Downtown).
On motion by Councillor Rae, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 36, Report No. 8)
543. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (June 4, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services, respecting Advisability
of Closing Brunswick Avenue at the South Side of Bloor Street for the Creation of
an Urban Square (Downtown).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it a Petition with 320 signatures in
favour of the closing.
On motion by Councillor Rae, the Toronto Community Council received the foregoing
report for information.
(Interested Persons; c.: Paul Bain, Urban Planning and Development Services - No
Encl. - June 30, 1998)
(Clause No. 61(h), Report No. 8)
Councillor Rae resumed the Chair.
544. The Toronto Community Council had before it a status report (June 10, 1998) from
the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services, respecting Official
Plan Amendment and Rezoning Application No. 197018 to permit a Four-Storey Mixed-
Use Building Containing Ground Floor Retail Space and 36 Residential Units at 1117
Dundas Street West (Trinity-Niagara) and recommending that the Commissioner of
Urban Planning and Development Services be requested to hold a second public
meeting in the area to discuss the revised application.
The Toronto Community Council also had before it a communication (June 20, 1998)
from Mr. Ted Pejlak forwarding a petition in opposition.
On motion by Councillor Pantalone, the Toronto Community Council adopted the
foregoing status report.
(Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services - No Encl. - Executive
Director and Chief Planner - No Encl. - Commissioner of Works and Emergency
Services; Toronto Community Council Solicitor, Attn: Sylvia Watson; Director, City
Planning; Chief Building Official; Director, Development & Support, Parks &
Recreation; Director, Housing Operations; Director, Property Services; City
Surveyor; Fire Chief; Parking Authority of Toronto; Toronto Catholic School Board;
Toronto District School Board; Metropolitan Toronto Police - Attn: Sergeant Paul
Cocksedge - Encl. - All Interested Persons; c: Susanne Pringle, Urban Planning
and Development Services - No Encl. - June 30, 1998)
(Clause No. 61(i), Report No. 8)
Councillor Korwin-Kuczynski assumed the Chair.
545. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (June 10, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services, respecting the
Preparation of a Framework and Concept Plan for Lands South of the Ship Channel
(Port Industrial District) (Downtown).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it a communication (June 24 1998)
from Ms. Jacqueline Courval, Co-chair, Friends of the Spit.
On motion by Councillor Rae, the Toronto Community Council received the foregoing
report for information.
(Interested Persons; c: Elyse Parker, Urban Planning and Development Services - No
Encl. - June 29, 1998) (Clause No. 61(j), Report No. 8)
Councillor Rae resumed the Chair.
546. The Toronto Community Council had before it report (June 10, 1998) from the
Toronto Community Council Solicitor respecting 44 Norwood Terrace - Modifications
to Plan of Subdivision (East Toronto).
On motion by Councillor Bussin, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 37, Report No. 5)
547. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (March 17, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services respecting 794 Bathurst
Street - Court of Appeal Decision from the Judgment of Madam Justice Kitely dated
September 27, 1995 (Downtown).
On motion by Councillor Disero, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 38, Report No. 8)
548. The Toronto Community Council had before it a communication (June 5, 1998) from
Councillor McConnell Respecting Extension of King Parliament Facade Improvement
Program (Don River).
On motion by Councillor McConnell, the Toronto Community Council recommended to
City Council that, in consultation with the City Solicitor, the facade improvement
program presently existing in the King/Parliament area be extended north of Queen
Street and between the western boundary of Jarvis Street, and the eastern boundary
of River Street.
(Clause No. 39, Report No. 5)
549. The Toronto Community Council had before it a communication (June 12, 1998) from
Councillor Walker, respecting a Request for a Traffic Management Study in the
South Eglinton West Area (Bounded by Yonge Street, Eglinton Avenue East, Mount
Pleasant Road and Manor Road East) (North Toronto).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it a communication (June 18, 1998)
from Councillor Johnston.
On motion by Councillor Walker, the Toronto Community Council:
(1) formalized the South Eglinton West Area (bounded by Yonge Street, Eglinton
Avenue East, Mount Pleasant Road and Manor Road East) for a traffic
management study; and
On motion by Councillor Johnston:
(2) authorized the Commissioner of City Works and Emergency Services to assist
the South Eglinton Residents and Ratepayers Association (SERRA) traffic
committee in seeking solutions to reduce the speed and volume of traffic on
residential streets in this area.
(Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services - Encl. - c.: Andrew Koropeski,
Works and Emergency Services - No Encl. - June 30, 1998)
(Clause No. 61(q), Report No. 8)
550. The Toronto Community Council had before it a communication (June 17, 1998) from
Councillor Pantalone respecting Rescinding of No Parking Regulations on the
Northern Section of Montrose Avenue (West Of North Beatrice Street And Fronting
Nos. 296 To 300) (Trinity-Niagara).
On motion by Councillor Pantalone, the Toronto Community Council recommended to
City Council that:
(1) the No Parking Regulations on the northern section of Montrose Avenue
(west of North Beatrice Street and fronting numbers 296 to 300) be
rescinded; and
(2) City officials take the necessary action to give effect thereto.
(Clause No. 26, Report No. 8)
551. The Toronto Community Council had before it a communication (June 15, 1998) from
Councillor Jakobek, respecting a Request for an Injunction to Stop the Operation
of an Illegal Building Supply Business - 2055 Danforth Avenue (East Toronto).
On motion by Councillor Jakobek, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council that the City Solicitor be instructed to seek an immediate injunction to
prevent the building supply business located at 2055 Danforth Avenue from
operating illegally by storing supplies in a residential zone.
On a further motion by Councillor Jakobek, the Toronto Community Council also
requested the City Solicitor to report directly to Council, in camera if
necessary, on whether the City has the right to block an entrance on a City road
allowance, which is being used for illegal purposes, particularly with respect to
2055 Danforth Avenue.
(City Solicitor - Encl. - June 29, 1998)
(Clause No. 4, Report No. 8)
552. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (June 15, 1998) from
Councillor Disero request for Tree Removal at 2022 Davenport Road (Davenport).
On motion by Councillor Disero, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council that the City undertake to remove the tree located at 2022 Davenport Road
at minimal or no charge to the owner.
(Clause No. 32, Report No. 8)
553. The Toronto Community Council had before it a communication (June 9, 1998) from
the City Clerk forwarding Clause No. 3 contained in Report No. 7 of The Urban
Environment and Development Committee, headed Designation of Loading Areas and
On-Street Parking Spaces in Downtown Toronto for Use by Motor Coaches , which was
amended and adopted by City Council at its meeting held on June 3, 4 and 5, 1998.
On motion by Councillor Disero, the Toronto Community Council received the
foregoing communication for information.
(Clause No. 61(l), Report No. 8)
554. The Toronto Community Council had before it a communication (June 8, 1998) from
the City Clerk forwarding Clause No. 17 contained in Report No. 7 of The Corporate
Services Committee, headed Interim Purchasing By-law, Awarding of Contracts ,
which was adopted, without amendment, by City Council at its meeting held on June
3, 4 and 5, 1998.
On motion by Councillor Disero, the Toronto Community Council received the
foregoing communication for information.
(Clause No. 61(m), Report No. 8)
555. The Toronto Community Council had before it a communication (June 11, 1998) from
Mr. John Sillers, Ted Reeve Community Arena and The Toronto East Arena Gardens
Incorporated respecting Request for Amendment to Municipal Code respecting the
Lifting of a Ban respecting Special Occasion Permit Events for Liquor Licensing
Purposes - Ted Reeve Community Area and the Toronto East Arena Gardens
Incorporated (East Toronto).
On motion by Councillor Bussin, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council that Chapter 25 of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code be amended to
permit the use of special occasion permits issued under the Liquor Licence Act at
Ted Reeve Community Arena, where such permits have been first approved by the
Committee of Management of the Arena, subject to amending the agreement between
the City and The Toronto East Arena Gardens Incorporated.
(Clause No. 27, Report No. 8)
556. The Toronto Community Council had before it a communication (June 13, 1998) from
Councillor Disero respecting Request for Stop Signs, Emerson Avenue, at the
Intersections of Armstrong Avenue and Millicent Street (Davenport).
On motion by Councillor Disero, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council that Stop signs be installed for southbound traffic on Emerson Avenue at
its intersections with Armstrong Avenue and Millicent Street.
(Clause No. 28, Report No. 8)
557. The Toronto Community Council allowed the introduction of a communication (June
16, 1998) from Councillor Disero respecting Request to Change On-Street Overnight
Permit Parking Hours on the West Side of Christie Street (south of Barton Avenue)
from 12:01 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. (Davenport).
On motion by Councillor Disero, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council that:
(1) in order to allow non-permit holders the opportunity to park on Christie
Street, between Barton Avenue and Bloor Street West after midnight, the
existing permit parking hours of 12:01 a.m to 7:00 a.m. on the west side of
Christie Street (south of Barton Avenue) be adjusted so as to operate
between the hours of 2:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.; and
(2) City Officials take appropriate action to give effect thereto.
(Clause No. 29, Report No. 8)
Councillor Korwin-Kuczynski assumed the Chair.
558. The Toronto Community Council allowed introduction of a report (June 15, 1998)
from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services respecting
Residential Demolition Application - 33 Gloucester Street (Downtown).
On motion by Councillor Rae, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 43, Report No. 8)
Councillor Rae resumed the Chair.
559. The Toronto Community Council allowed the introduction of a communication (June
12, 1998) from Jeff Power, The Wine Rack, requesting Municipal Approval to permit
the Wine Rack located at Dufferin Mall, 403 Parliament Street, 1354 Queen Street
West and 731 Queen Street East to remain open on any public holiday.
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council requested the City
Solicitor and the City Clerk to prepare a response to the request contained in the
following communication, in consultation with the Ward Councillors where the
stores are located, and to report to the Toronto Community Council, if necessary.
(City Solicitor; City Clerk - Encl. - c.: Interested Persons - No Encl. - June 30,
1998)
(Clause No. 61(p), Report No. 8)
560. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (June 18, 1998) from the City
Solicitor, submitting Official Plan And Zoning By-law Amendments - 2 Bloor Street
West (Midtown).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it the following:
- final report (May 13, 1998) from the Commissioner, Urban Planning and
Development Services, respecting 2 Bloor Street West (Cumberland Terrace) -
Application 12258 for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments to permit
a mixed retail and 305-unit residential development;
- communication (May 26, 1998) from Mr. Harry Lipton, J&S Holdings Ltd.; and
- communication (May 26, 1998) from Mr. W. Carson Woods.
Notice of the public meeting was given in accordance with the Planning Act. The
public hearing was held on June 25, 1998 and Ms. Cynthia MacDougall, McCarthy
Tétrault, addressed the Toronto Community Council.
On motion by Councillor Adams, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council:
(1) That the Draft By-laws attached to the Report (June 18, 1998) of the City
Solicitor be approved and that authority be granted to introduce the
necessary Bills in Council to give effect thereto, provided that prior to
such introduction:
(a) I) the applicant has entered into an Agreement pursuant to
Section 37 of the Planning Act, in accordance with
Recommendation 4(a) of the Final Planning Report in a form
and with content satisfactory to the City Solicitor, in
consultation with the Commissioner of Urban Planning and
Development Services, to secure the facilities, services and
matters set forth in the by-laws and requiring amongst other
matters that prior to the issuance of any Building Permit
pursuant to the implementing by-laws, the conveyance or a
new lease of the Parcel A lands must have been completed by
the applicant to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor;
ii) the applicant has provided the City Solicitor with such
postponements as are required to ensure the Section 37
Agreement will be a first charge on the subject lands; and
iii) the applicant has provided a Letter of Credit satisfactory
to the City Treasurer in the amount of $250,000 to secure
the cash payment required by the implementing by-laws; and
(b) I) the applicant has entered into an Agreement to Purchase or
Agreement to Lease the lands identified as Parcel A in the
Final Planning Report (May 13, 1998) with the City, to the
satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and
ii) the applicant has agreed to relinquish any existing rights
to build over the 10-foot strip of land on Bay Street and
two 0.16-foot strips of land on Cumberland Street and
Mayfair Mews which are owned by the City;
(c) appropriate staff meet with the applicant, in consultation with the
Ward Councillors, and report to the Toronto Community Council on
the amount of the increase in the proposed cash contribution to be
set forth in the Draft By-laws and whether the applicant is in
agreement with increasing the amount of money to be paid to the
City pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act an on any
amendments to the Draft By-laws which may be required to implement
same;
(2) That Recommendations 1 to 13 of the Final Report of the Commissioner of
Urban Planning & Development Services dated May 13, 1998, be adopted.
On motion by Councillor Miller, the Toronto Community Council also requested the
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services and the City Solicitor, to
report to its meeting to be held on July 22, 1998 on Section 37 of the Planning
Act, and the flexibility the City has to use such section, in particular, the
definition of local .
(Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services; City Solicitor - Encl. -
June 29, 1998)
(Clause No. 1, Report No. 8)
561. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (May 29, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services respecting 416 Victoria
Park Avenue, Application No. 998026: Request For Approval Of A Variance From
Chapter 297, Signs, Of The Former City Of Toronto Municipal Code (East Toronto).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it a communication (June 23, 1998)
from Mr. John Humphries, Kingdom Hall of Jehovah s Witnesses.
On motion by Councillor Jakobek, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report from the Commissioner of Urban
Planning and Development Services.
(Clause No. 36, Report No. 8)
562. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (June 10, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services, respecting Settlement of
Certain Issues, By-law No. 1997-0183 (Official Plan Amendment No. 87) and Zoning
By-law No. 1997-0184 - East Bayfront (Downtown and Don River).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it a communication (June 23, 1998)
from Mr. Nicholas T. Macos, on behalf of 1227803 Ontario Limited.
On motion by Councillor McConnell, the Toronto Community Council recommended to
City Council the adoption of the foregoing report (June 10, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services.
On a further motion from Councillor McConnell, the Toronto Community Council also
requested:
- the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism and the
Commissioner of Urban Development Services, in consultation with TABIA, to
report on the cumulative impact of big box retail development on the
Toronto Community s retail strips; and
- the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services, in
consultation with the City Solicitor to report to the Toronto Community
Council, at its meeting to be held on July 22, 1998 on the communication
(June 23, 1998) from Mr. Nicholas T. Macos.
(Commissioner Of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism; Commissioner of Urban
Planning and Development Services; Tabia; City Solicitor - Encl. - c.: Mr.
Nicholas T. Macos, on behalf of 1227803 Ontario Limited; Interested Persons - No
Encl. - July 6, 1998) (Clause No. 3, Report No. 8)
563. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (June 10, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services respecting 291 Jane
Street, Application No. 998015 - Request for Approval of a Variance from Chapter
297, Signs, of The Former City of Toronto Municipal Code (High Park).
On motion by Councillor Korwin-Kuczynski, the Toronto Community Council
recommended that Council refuse Application No. 998015 respecting a minor variance
from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to maintain
one illuminated roof sign at 291 Jane Street.
(Clause No. 33, Report No. 8)
564. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (June 9, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services respecting 199 Richmond
Street West, Application No. 993062: Request for Approval of Variances from
Chapter 297, Signs, of the Former City of Toronto Municipal Code (Downtown).
Mr. Danny Starnino, Cieslok Outdoor Ltd., appeared before the Toronto Community
Council in connection with the foregoing matter.
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council recommended that City
Council refuse Application No. 993062 respecting minor variances from Chapter
297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to maintain one
illuminated fascia sign at 199 Richmond Street West.
(Clause No. 34, Report No. 8)
565. The Toronto Community Council allowed the introduction of a report (June 23, 1998)
from the Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
respecting Brunswick Avenue from Bloor Street West to Wells Avenue, and Barton
Avenue from Brunswick Avenue to Albany Avenue - Installation of Speed Humps
(Midtown).
On motion by Councillor Adams, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 44, Report No. 8)
566. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (May 25, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services respecting Residential
Demolition Application - 133 Roxborough Drive (Midtown).
The following persons appeared before the Toronto Community Council in connection
with the foregoing matter:
- Mr. David Harrison, Toronto, Ontario;
- Mr. John Emery, Toronto, Ontario; and
- Mr. Ira S. Pickell, Toronto, Ontario.
On motion by Councillor Adams, the Toronto Community Council recommended the
adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 35, Report No. 8)
567. The Toronto Community Council had before it a communication (June 10, 1998) from
Councillor Johnston respecting Site Plan Application No. 397135 respecting 204,
212 Eglinton Avenue East - Resolution of the Protection of a 33 cm Diameter Elm
Tree on Abutting Property at 220 Eglinton Avenue East (North Toronto).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it the following:
- decision of Committee of Adjustment dated June 4, 1997;
- Clause 17 of Neighbourhood Committee Report No. 11 of the former City of
Toronto, titled, Municipal Code - Trees - Chapter 331, Article III -
Injury or Destruction of Trees in Defined Areas, which was amended and
adopted by the Council of the former City of Toronto at its meeting held on
August 21, 1997; and
- communication (June 19, 1998) from Mr. Flori Volpi, owner of 220 Eglinton
Avenue East
The following persons appeared before the Toronto Community Council in connection
with the foregoing matter:
- Mr. Flori Volpi, Toronto, Ontario;
- Mr. John Laverty, Toronto, Ontario;
- Ms. Dale Juknevicius, Toronto, Ontario; and
- Mr. I. Meisels, Toronto, Ontario.
On motion by Councillor Johnston, the Toronto Community Council submitted this
matter to Council without recommendation.
On motion by Councillor Walker, the Toronto Community Council requested the City
Solicitor, in consultation with appropriate officials, to report directly to
Council on the possibility of granting an exemption from Chapter 331, Article III,
of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code, to permit the tree removal at 220
Eglinton Avenue East.
On motion by Councillor Johnston, the Toronto Community Council also requested the
City Solicitor, in consultation with appropriate officials, to report to the
Toronto Community Council, at its meeting to be held on September 16, 1998 on:
(1) proposed amendments to Chapter 331, Trees, of the former City of Toronto
Municipal Code, which would resolve joint ownership issues and issues
respecting applications which straddle property lines; and
(2) the following motion from Councillor Johnston:
That, in respect to trees that straddle property lines,
Council reinstate the former City of Toronto Municipal Code
provisions that allow the owner of either property to make
application to injure or destroy a tree that straddles a
property line and allows the owner of an abutting property
to make application to injure or destroy a tree on an
adjacent property in respect to a development that would
affect the roots or branches of such a tree.
(City Solicitor - Encl. - June 29, 1998)
(Clause No. 2, Report No. 8)
568. The Toronto Community Council had before it a communication (April 9, 1998) from
the General Secretary, Toronto Transit Commission, respecting 510 Spadina: Roadway
Changes to Improve Safety (Downtown).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it the following communications:
- (April 9, 1998) from the General Secretary, Toronto Transit Commission,
respecting Automobile-Streetcar Collisions Continue on 510 Spadina Route;
- (June 23, 1998) from Mr. Alex Speigel, Project Manager, Kensington Market
Lofts;
- (June 23, 1998) from Ms. Catherine Cragg, Chair, SURA; and
- (Undated) from Pat McKendry.
The following persons appeared before the Toronto Community Council in connection
with the foregoing matter:
- Ms. Pat McKendry, Toronto, Ontario
- Mr. Tony Louie, Toronto, Ontario; and
- Mr. Lloyd Alter, Toronto, Ontario.
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council that:
(1) in order to address traffic safety concerns on the section of Spadina
Avenue extending from Front to College Streets, temporary barriers be
installed between signalized intersections to prevent vehicles crossing the
streetcar tracks, with breaks in the barriers to accommodate left-turn
movements at all non-signalized intersections except those at D Arcy Street
and Glen Baillie Place, Oxley Street and Front Street to the northern edge
of Wellington Street West;
(2) the lane markings, including double yellow lines and signage on Spadina
Avenue be modified to reinforce and complement the effects of the temporary
barriers on managing traffic movements;
(3) T.T.C. and City Officials closely monitor the traffic situation on Spadina
Avenue and adjacent streets following the introduction of the temporary
barriers;
(4) T.T.C. and appropriate City Officials consult with local residents to
development options for permanent solutions to the traffic safety problem
on Spadina Avenue, and report back to the Toronto Community Council in
January, 1999 on a recommended proposal along with cost estimates and an
implementation schedule;
(5) T.T.C. and appropriate City Officials work with the Chinatown Police
Liaison Committee to develop a public awareness and road safety campaign
regarding the operation of light rail transit on Spadina Avenue; and
(6) T.T.C. and appropriate City Officials consult with the residents and
merchants in the Kensington area to consider the issue of vehicular access
to and from the market, including the installation of traffic signs at
Baldwin Street.
(Chair, Toronto Transit Commission - Encl. - June 26, 1998)
(Clause No. 45, Report No. 8)
569. The Toronto Community Council had before it a communication (June 11, 1998) from
Councillor Bossons, respecting an Appeal of Committee of Adjustment Decision -
Ontario Municipal Board Hearing - 59 Barton Avenue (Midtown):
The Toronto Community Council also had before it the following:
- Notices of Committee of Adjustment Decisions dated January 14, 1998;
- (June 23, 1998) from Ms. Joan MacCallum, in support of the decision of the
Committee of Adjustment respecting 59 Barton; and
- (June 24, 1998) from Mr. Jassie Khurana, Khurana Associates.
Mr. Jassie Khurana appeared before the Toronto Community Council in connection
with the foregoing matter.
Councillor Adams declared an interest in the foregoing matter in that he owns
property within the notice area of the subject property.
On motion by Councillor Bossons, the Toronto Community Council received the
foregoing.
(Clause No. 61(k), Report No. 8)
570. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (May 11, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services respecting 16 Clarence
Square, Application No. 998014: Request for Approval of a Variance from Chapter
297, Signs, of The Former City of Toronto Municipal Code (Downtown).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it a communication (June 24, 1998)
from Mr. Just Cole, Pattison Signs, withdrawing application.
The matter was withdrawn.
The Toronto Community Council adjourned its meeting at 11:55 a.m.
Chair.
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