(City Council on April 16, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Etobicoke Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report   (April  1,  1998)  from the City Clerk:

Purpose:

To address the Liquor Licence Board of Ontario (LLBO) requirement of obtaining a Council resolution agreeing to the issuance of a Special Occasion Permit in association with the Lakeshore Community Festival.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

None.

Recommendation:

That Etobicoke Community Council recommend that the Lakeshore Community Festival be permitted to take place on the grounds of the Humber College Lakeshore campus on Saturday, June 13, 1998 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and that beer be permitted to be sold at the festival, subject to the requirements of the Fire, Health and Building Departments being addressed.

Background:

The Lakeshore Community Festival will be celebrating its twenty-fifth anniversary this year. The annual event usually draws between 10,000 to 12,000 spectators. The event is held on the grounds of Humber College's Lakeshore campus. This year's event will be held on Saturday, June 13, 1998, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. In accordance with the Liquor Licence Board of Ontario (LLBO) regulations, Council's approval for the sale of beer is required.

Comment:

The former City of Etobicoke Council normally approved such requests for festivals and the sale of beer, subject to the applicant meeting the requirements of the Fire, Health and Building Departments

Conclusion:

Approval for the holding of the Lakeshore Community Festival and sale of beer on Saturday, June 13, 1998, be granted subject to the requirement of the Fire, Health and Building Departments being addressed.

Contact:

Cathie Best, Director, Clerk's Division

Tel: (416)394-8080

(City Council on April 16, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Etobicoke Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (April  1,  1998) from the Commissioner of Works, Etobicoke:

Purpose:

The subject of this report is to seek Council approval to exempt the applicant from the Etobicoke Zoning Code requirement of two additional vehicle parking stalls.

Funding Sources:

Council approval of this application will provide the City with a $4,000.00 payment-in-lieu of parking and a $200.00 application processing fee.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1) Council approve this application.

Background:

The applicant owns an existing commercial/residential building located on the north side of The Queensway, east of Loma Road (Attachment No. 1). The applicant proposes to convert the existing 85.9 m² of ground floor commercial area into a dental office. The second floor of the building is currently occupied by a residential apartment.

Discussion:

The Urban Development Department informed the applicant that the introduction of a dental office at this location requires the provision of two additional vehicle parking stalls. The site cannot accommodate the two parking stalls, and the applicant has formally requested an exemption from the parking provisions of the Etobicoke Zoning Code, under the terms and conditions of Etobicoke's payment-in-lieu of parking policy (Attachment No. 2 ).

Transportation Planning staff advised the applicant that we could not technically support a parking variance at this location, and that the only reasonable recourse was through an application to Council requesting consideration under the terms and conditions of Etobicoke's payment-in-lieu of parking policy.

Conclusions:

It is staff's opinion that the request for exemption to the provision of two additional vehicle parking stalls is acceptable. The two stall parking shortfall will not have a significant impact on parking conditions in the immediate area; therefore, staff is of the opinion that Council can grant the requested exemption, subject to the usual conditions.

Council has the authority under Section 40 of the Planning Act, Revised Statutes of Ontario 1990, Chapter 13, to require the payment of monies by an applicant where it is considered appropriate to exempt a project from all, or part, of the Etobicoke Zoning Code parking requirements.

Should Council concur with the application of the policy at this location, we will require that the applicant make a payment of $4,000.00 for the two stall parking shortfall before issuance of a building permit.

Contact Name:

Mr. A. Smithies, Manager, Transportation Planning - Transportation and Engineering Planning.

(416) 394-8412; Fax 394-8942.

(Copies of Attachment Nos. 1-2, referred to in the foregoing report were forwarded to all Members of Council with the agenda of the Etobicoke Community Council meeting of April 1, 1998, and copies thereof are on file in the office of the City Clerk.)

(City Council on April 16, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Etobicoke Community Council recommends:

(1) the adoption of the following report  (April  1,  1998)  from the Commissioner of Works, Etobicoke; and

(2) that Humber Arboretum be requested to improve the directional signage to the Arboretum:

Purpose:

To propose the introduction of a left turn prohibition on Humber College Boulevard at Beech Forest Drive (private road servicing Humber College, North Campus) for northbound traffic.

Funding Sources:

The funds associated with the installation of the regulatory signage are contained in the Transportation Department's Operating Budget.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1) a left turn prohibition be introduced on Humber College Boulevard Drive at Beech Forest Drive (private road servicing Humber College, North Campus) for northbound traffic; and

(2) the attached by-law (Attachment No. 1) receive Council approval.

Background:

At the request of Humber College, Transportation Consultants, Read, Voorches & Associates prepared a report on the traffic conditions at the intersection of Humber College Boulevard and Beech Forest Drive. Beech Forest Drive is the most north-westerly private driveway to the campus of Humber College, south of Humberline Drive.

The consultant's report recommended that the concrete centre median on Humber College Boulevard be modified to permit left turn movements outbound from Beech Forest Drive onto Humber College Boulevard. This intersection reconfiguration would provide access to northbound Humber College Boulevard, thereby reducing the number of U-turns that occur south/east of this intersection.

Staff of the Transportation and Engineering Planning Division concurred with the results and recommendations presented in the report and the modifications to the channelization median were completed at the end of the 1997 construction season. The cost of this project was assumed by Humber College.

Comments:

Although the design of the break in the median discourages motorists from making a left turn into the driveway from Humber College Boulevard, a left turn prohibition will legislatively preclude any such traffic movement at this intersection.

Conclusions:

A left turn prohibition on Humber College Boulevard at Beech Forest Drive will effectively manage traffic flow at this location.

Contact Name:

Mark Hargot, Traffic Co-Ordinator - Transportation and Engineering Planning Division.

(416) 394-8453; Fax 394-8942.

(Copy of Attachment No. 1, referred to in the foregoing report, was forwarded to all Members of Council with the agenda of the Etobicoke Community Council Meeting of April 1, 1998, and copy thereof is on file in the office of the City Clerk.)

(City Council on April 16, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Etobicoke Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report  (April  1,  1998) from the Commissioner of Works, Etobicoke:

The Etobicoke Community Council reports having requested the Commissioner of Works, Etobicoke District, to submit a report to the Etobicoke Community Council for its meeting to be held on May 6, 1998, on the implementation of all-way stop controls at Rimilton Avenue and Thirtieth Street.

The Etobicoke Community Council submits the following report (April 1, 1998) from the Commissioner of Works, Etobicoke:

Purpose:

To propose the installation of all-way stop controls at the intersection of Valermo Drive and Thirtieth Street, coincident with the removal of the existing pedestrian crossover.

Funding Sources:

The funds associated with the installation of the regulatory signage and the removal of the existing pedestrian crossover are contained in the Transportation Department's Operating Budget.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1) all-way stop controls be erected at the intersection of Valermo Drive and Thirtieth Street;

(2) coincident with the all-way stop control installations, the existing pedestrian crossover be removed; and

(3) the attached by-laws (Attachment Nos. 1, 2, and 3) receive Council approval.

Background:

The Transportation and Engineering Planning Division has received a request from an area resident to install all-way stop controls at the intersection of Valermo Drive and Thirtieth Street. The request is a result of concerns with respect to the accident frequency at this location. A map of the area is Attachment No. 4.

Comments and Discussion:

To assess traffic conditions at the intersection, the following information was obtained:

(1) manual approach counts conducted on December 4, 1997, at the intersection of Valermo Drive and Thirtieth Street;

(2) radar spot speed studies conducted on Thursday, December 4, 1997, on Valermo Drive east of Thirtieth Street;

(3) review of the three-year accident history; and

(4) intersection description, including existing parking restrictions, sidewalks and land use.

The Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO) has provided the following warrants for the installation of all-way stop controls on roads and streets considered to be either arterial or major collector streets:

(a) a total of vehicle volume on all intersection approaches must exceed 350 for the highest hour recorded; and

(b) a volume split should not exceed 65/35 for a four-way control.

Manual Turning Movement Count:

Date: Thursday, December 4, 1997

The following observations and analysis were derived from the manual count:

(a) The total vehicle volume on all approaches for the highest hour (8-9 a.m.) is 529 vehicles, exceeding the minimum necessary requirement to fully satisfy the volume warrant.

(b) The balance of flow for the highest hour recorded is 69/31, which does not meet the volume split warrant (65/35) for four-way control; however, for the hour between 3-4 p.m., both the vehicle volume of 418 and the volume split of 54/16 meet warrant requirements.

During the four-hour manual count, a total of 82 pedestrians were observed crossing the through street (Valermo Drive), 55 of whom crossed at the existing pedestrian crossover.

Radar Speed Studies:

Vehicle speeds were recorded on Valermo Drive, east of Thirtieth Street, between 7-9 a.m. and 3-5 p.m. The average and 85th percentile speeds were 47 km/h and 54 km/h, respectively. Given the 50 km/h legal speed limit, these speeds are within acceptable levels.

Accident Analysis:

An accident analysis for a three-year period revealed an average of three reportable accidents per year at the intersection of Valermo Drive and Thirtieth Street. All accidents were of angle type and would be considered susceptible to relief through all-way stop controls.

Intersection Description:

Parking Regulations: Both sides of Valermo Drive between a point 42.5 m east of Thirtieth Street to Bellman Avenue.

- No Parking 8 a.m - 5 p.m.;

- Lane Configuration: One Lane in each direction;

- Speed Limit: Valermo Drive - 50 km/h; Thirtieth Street - 50 km/h;

- Through Street: Valermo Drive;

- Sidewalks: Both sides of through and stop streets; and

- Land Use: R2 Residential (Second Density).

Conclusions:

Traffic conditions at the intersection of Valermo Drive and Thirtieth Street fully comply with the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario All-way Stop Control Warrants. The introduction of all-way stop controls will establish a minor street right-of-way which will reduce or eliminate the occurrence of right angle accidents and improve safety in this intersection.

Contact Name:

Mark Hargot, Traffic Co-Ordinator - Transportation and Engineering Planning Division.

(416) 394-8453; Fax 394-8942.

(Copies of Attachment Nos. 1-3, referred to in the foregoing report, were forwarded to all Members of Council with the agenda of the Etobicoke Community Council meeting of April 1, 1998, and copies thereof are on file in the office of the City Clerk.)

(City Council on April 16, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Etobicoke Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (April 1,  1998)  from the Commissioner of Works, Etobicoke:

Purpose:

To propose the introduction of a parking prohibition on both sides of Steinway Boulevard between Goodmark Place and Signal Hill Road.

Funding Sources:

The funds associated with the installation of the appropriate regulatory signage are allocated in the Transportation Department's Operating Budget.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1) parking be prohibited on both sides of Steinway Boulevard from Goodmark Place to Signal Hill Road; and

(2) the appropriate by-law (Attachment No. 1) be amended accordingly.

Background:

The Transportation Department is in receipt of correspondence from Ms. Anne Snyders, Qualified Metal Fabricators (Attachment No. 2), requesting the introduction of a parking prohibition on Steinway Boulevard between Goodmark Place and Signal Hill Road. Ms. Snyders states that a serious problem is occurring with excessive long-term parking of transport trucks along this section of Steinway Boulevard. A map of the area is Attachment No. 3.

Discussion:

Steinway Boulevard is a two-lane roadway; parking is permitted on both sides of the street for a maximum period of three hours. Land use in the immediate vicinity is zoned Industrial, Class 2.

The development of this area was regulated under the current provisions set out in the City of Etobicoke Zoning Code. As a result, the parking requirements for the permitted uses of these developments should be accommodated on site. Staff has reviewed this complaint and found a number of transport trucks and trailers parked for extended periods of time on both sides of Steinway Boulevard between Goodmark Place and Signal Hill Road. Periodic parking enforcement has had little effect in discouraging this practice.

Conclusions:

Based on the staff evaluation of this concern, the introduction of a parking prohibition on both sides of Steinway Boulevard between Goodmark Place and Signal Hill Road would be appropriate.

Contact Name:

Karen Kirk, C.E.T., Parking Co-Ordinator, Transportation and Engineering Planning.

(416) 394-8419; Fax 394-8942.

(Copies of Attachments Nos. 1-3, referred to in the foregoing report, were forwarded to all Members of Council with the agenda of the Etobicoke Community Council meeting of April 1, 1998, and copies thereof are on file in the office of the City Clerk.)

(City Council on April 16, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Etobicoke Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (April  1,  1998)  from the Commissioner of Works, Etobicoke:

Purpose:

To propose the introduction of a parking prohibition on both sides of McLachlan Drive from a point 114.0 metres east of Attwell Drive to a point 89.0 metres east thereof.

Funding Sources:

The funds associated with the installation of the appropriate signage are allocated in the Transportation Department's Operating Budget.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1) parking be prohibited on both sides of McLachlan Drive from a point 114.0 metres east of Attwell Drive to a point 89.0 metres east thereof; and

(2) the appropriate by-law (Attachment No. 1) be amended accordingly.

Background:

The Transportation Department is in receipt of correspondence from Mr. Clay Jackson, General Manager, Production Contracting Services, 11 McLachlan Drive (Attachment No. 2) , requesting the introduction of a parking prohibition on McLachlan Drive. Mr. Jackson states that a large number of vehicles park on McLachlan Drive, directly opposite the loading facilities of Production Contracting Services, 11 McLachlan Drive, making it very difficult for trucks to access the shipping/receiving facilities of his building. A map of the area is Attachment No. 3.

Discussion:

McLachlan Drive is a two-lane roadway; parking is permitted on both sides of the street for a maximum of three hours. Land use in the immediate vicinity is zoned Industrial, Class 2. Staff has reviewed Mr. Jackson's concerns and has found that excessive long-term parking occurs on both sides of McLachlan Drive making it extremely difficult for trucks to access the shipping/receiving area of this business.

Conclusions:

Based on the staff examination of this concern, Council's endorsement of the recommendations contained herein is appropriate. The introduction of this parking prohibition will ensure that trucks using the shipping/receiving area of Production Contracting Services Ltd. will have an adequate, unobstructed turning radius from McLachlan Drive into this facility. This parking prohibition will not impact any other business on McLachlan Drive.

Contact Name:

Karen Kirk, C.E.T., Parking Co-Ordinator, Transportation and Engineering Planning.

(416) 394-8419; Fax 394-8942.

(Copies of Attachment Nos. 1-3, referred to in the foregoing report, were forwarded to all Members of Council with the agenda of the Etobicoke Community Council meeting of April 1, 1998, and copies thereof are on file in the office of the City Clerk.)

(City Council on April 16, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Etobicoke Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (April 1, 1998) from the Commissioner of Works, Etobicoke:

The Etobicoke Community Council reports having received the following memorandum (March 30, 1998) from Councillor I. Jones, Lakeshore-Queensway:

The Etobicoke Community Council submits the following report (April, 1998) from the Commissioner of Works:

Purpose:

To propose the introduction of a one hour parking restriction on Hay Avenue between Royal York Road and a point 36.5 metres west thereof.

Funding Sources:

The funds associated with the installation of the appropriate regulatory signage are allocated in the Transportation Department's Operating Budget.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1) parking be restricted to one hour on both sides of Hay Avenue between Royal York Road and a point 36.5 metres west thereof;

(2) the appropriate by-law (Attachment No. 1) be amended accordingly; and

(3) this matter be reviewed in six months to ensure that the introduction of this regulation has not had a negative impact on the residential community to the west of Royal York Road in the vicinity of this business district.

Council Reference:

Councillor Irene Jones has received a request from the Mimico Village BIA (Attachment No. 2 ) requesting that parking be limited to one hour on Hay Avenue between Royal York Road and a point 36.5 metres west thereof. The concerns raised by the BIA are with respect to the long-term use of these parking spaces by employees of the businesses in the area. The monopolization of parking spaces by these employees measurably reduces customer parking in the area. A map of the area is Attachment No. 3.

Discussion:

Over the past several years, in response to complaints from members of this business area regarding long-term parking, the Transportation Department has polled this community on two occasions to propose the introduction of metered parking in this business area. In both cases the merchants in the area and the residential community on the east side of Royal York Road between Newcastle Street and Algoma Street declined this proposal, opting instead for increased parking enforcement in the area. This enforcement has not had the desired long-term effect.

This parking restriction on Hay Avenue would only affect parking in the business district on Royal York Road, however, the absence of alternative long-term parking facilities in the area may force these employees to park on the residential streets to the west of the business district. A review of this matter in six months will address this concern.

Conclusions:

Based on the staff review of this matter and the support of the Mimico Village BIA, the introduction of a one hour parking restriction on Hay Avenue would be appropriate.

Contact Name:

Karen Kirk, C.E.T., Parking Co-Ordinator, Transportation and Engineering Planning.

(416) 394-8419; Fax 394-8942.

The Etobicoke Community Council submits the following memorandum (March 30, 1998) from Councillor I. Jones, Lakeshore-Queensway:

Please be advised that I do support the introduction of the proposed parking restriction. I would advise Community Council that the Business Improvement Area has made arrangements for staff to park at the local church on the west side of Royal York Road. This should prevent employees from parking on the adjacent residential streets.

(Copies of Attachment Nos. 1-3, referred to in the foregoing report, were forwarded to all Members of Council with the agenda of the Etobicoke Community Council meeting of April 1, 1998, and copies thereof are on file in the office of the City Clerk.)

(City Council on April 16, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Etobicoke Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (April  1,  1998)  from the Commissioner of Works, Etobicoke:

Purpose:

To propose the introduction of a parking prohibition on Tamarisk Drive between Humber College Boulevard and a point 51.0 metres north thereof.

Funding Sources:

The funds associated with the installation of the appropriate regulatory signage are allocated in the Transportation Department's Operating Budget.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1) parking be prohibited on the west side of Tamarisk Drive between Humber College Boulevard and a point 51.0 metres north thereof; and

(2) the appropriate by-law (Attachment No. 1) be amended accordingly.

Background:

The Transportation Department is in receipt of a petition from Mr. Tranquillo Musso forwarded on behalf of the residents of Tamarisk Drive (Attachment No. 2 ) to request the introduction of a parking prohibition for both sides of Tamarisk Drive throughout the curve section of the roadway north of Humber College Boulevard. Mr. Musso states that pedestrians frequently cross the street at this point and due to the curve in the road the cars parked here cause a safety hazard making it difficult for pedestrians to see oncoming traffic and to be seen. A map of the area is  Attachment No. 3.

Discussion:

Tamarisk Drive is a two-lane roadway; parking is permitted on both sides of the street for a maximum period of three hours. Land use in the immediate vicinity is predominantly residential.

There are a number of factors that contribute to the high incidence of on-street parking in this area. Approximately ten years ago, daytime parking regulations were introduced on the residential streets on the west side of Highway 27, in the immediate area around Humber College, North Campus. Students of the college parked their vehicles on these streets throughout the day to avoid paying parking fees on campus. This problem has now moved to the residential streets on the east side of Highway 27, compounding an ongoing parking problem in the area caused by patients and visitors to Etobicoke General Hospital that also park on Tamarisk Drive to avoid paying for parking at the medical facilities. A staff review of this issue clearly indicates that daytime parking on Tamarisk Drive is a problem. Periodic parking enforcement initiatives have been ineffective in rendering a long-term solution.

Conclusion:

Based on the staff examination of this matter and the favourable consensus of the affected residents, Council's endorsement of the recommendations contained herein would be appropriate.

Contact Name:

Karen Kirk, C.E.T., Parking Co-Ordinator, Transportation and Engineering Planning.

(416) 394-8419; Fax 394-8942.

(Copies of Attachment Nos. 1-3, referred to in the foregoing report were forwarded to all Members of Council with the agenda of the Etobicoke Community Council meeting of February 18, 1998, and copies thereof are on file in the office of the City Clerk.)

(City Council on April 16, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Etobicoke Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (April  1,  1998)  from the Commissioner of Works, Etobicoke:

Purpose:

To propose the introduction of a parking prohibition on Westmore Drive between Brownridge Crescent (south intersection) and Finch Avenue West.

Funding Sources:

The funds associated with the installation of the appropriate regulatory signage are allocated in the Transportation Department's Operating Budget.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1) parking be prohibited on the west side of Westmore Drive from the south limit of Brownridge Crescent to Finch Avenue between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday; and

(2) the appropriate by-law (Attachment No. 1) be amended accordingly.

Background:

The Transportation Department is in receipt of a petition from the residents of Westmore Drive (Attachment No. 2 ) requesting the introduction of a daytime parking prohibition for the west side of Westmore Drive between Brownridge Crescent (south intersection) and Finch Avenue West .

The forty-five (45) affected residents of Westmore Drive residing between Brownridge Crescent (south intersection) and Finch Avenue West were polled by letter to obtain their views on this proposal (Attachment No. 3 ). There were twenty-two (22) respondents to the poll: eighteen (18) were in favour of the proposal and four (4) opposed. A map of the area is Attachment No. 4 .

Discussion:

Westmore Drive is a two lane roadway; parking is permitted on the west side of the street for a maximum period of three hours. Land use in the immediate vicinity is predominantly residential.

Council for the City of Etobicoke, at its meeting held on September 6, 1994, approved By-Law No. 1994-148 to prohibit parking on the east side of Westmore Drive between Brownridge Crescent (south intersection) and Finch Avenue West. This was the result of a complaint from the Waste Management Division regarding vehicles being parked on both sides of the street in such a manner that waste collection trucks were often obstructed and could not collect waste effectively. The introduction of this parking restriction made waste collection much more efficient.

There are a number of factors that contribute to the high incidence of on-street parking in this area.

Approximately ten years ago, daytime parking regulations were introduced on the residential streets on the west side of Highway 27, in the immediate area around Humber College, North Campus. Students of the college parked their vehicles on these streets throughout the day to avoid paying parking fees on campus. This problem has now moved to the residential streets on the east side of Highway 27, compounding an ongoing parking problem in the area caused by patients and visitors to Etobicoke General Hospital and the Medical Centre parking on Westmore Drive to avoid paying parking at these medical facilities. A staff review of this issue clearly indicates that daytime parking on Westmore Drive is a problem. Periodic police enforcement initiatives have been ineffective in rendering a long-term solution.

Conclusion:

Based on the staff investigation of this matter and the favourable consensus of the affected residents, Council's endorsement of the recommendations contained herein would be appropriate.

Contact Name:

Karen Kirk, C.E.T., Parking Co-Ordinator, Transportation and Engineering Planning

(416) 394-8419; Fax 394-8942.

(Copies of Attachment Nos. 1-4, referred to in the foregoing report, were forwarded to all Members of Council with the agenda of the Etobicoke Community Council meeting of April 1, 1998, and copies thereof are on file in the office of the City Clerk.)

(City Council on April 16, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Etobicoke Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (April  1,  1998)  from the Commissioner of Works, Etobicoke:

Purpose:

To propose the introduction of a parking prohibition on both sides of Woolenscote Circle between Norbrook Crescent (south intersection) and Woolenscote Circle (west intersection).

Funding Sources:

The funds associated with the installation of the appropriate regulatory signage are allocated

in the Transportation Department's Operating Budget.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1) parking be prohibited on both sides of Woolenscote Circle between Norbrook Crescent (south intersection) and Woolenscote Circle (west intersection) between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday; and

(2) the appropriate by-law (Attachment No. 1) be amended accordingly.

Background:

The Transportation Department is in receipt of a petition from the residents of Woolenscote Circle (Attachment No. 2) requesting the introduction of a daytime parking prohibition for both sides of Woolenscote Circle between Norbrook Crescent (south intersection) and Woolenscote Circle (west intersection). A map of the area is Attachment No. 3.

Discussion:

Woolenscote Circle is a two-lane roadway; parking is permitted on both sides of the street for a maximum period of three hours. Land use in the immediate vicinity is predominantly residential.

There are a number of factors that contribute to the high incidence of on-street parking in this area. Approximately ten years ago, daytime parking regulations were introduced on the residential streets on the west side of Highway 27, in the immediate area around Humber College, North Campus. Students of the college parked their vehicles on these streets throughout the day to avoid paying parking fees on campus. The problem has now moved to the residential streets on the east side of Highway 27, compounding an ongoing parking problem in the area caused by patients and visitors to Etobicoke General Hospital and the Medical Centre that also park on Woolenscote Circle to avoid paying for parking at these facilities. A staff review of this issue clearly indicates that daytime parking on Woolenscote Circle is a problem. Periodic police enforcement initiatives have been ineffective in rendering a long-term solution.

Conclusion:

Based on the staff examination of this matter and the favourable consensus of the affected residents, Council's endorsement of the recommendations contained herein would be appropriate.

Contact Name:

Karen Kirk, C.E.T., Parking Co-Ordinator, Transportation and Engineering Planning.

(416) 394-8419; Fax 394-8942.

(Copies of Attachment Nos. 1-3, referred to in the foregoing report, were forwarded to all Members of Council with the agenda of the Etobicoke Community Council meeting of April 1, 1998, and copies thereof are on file in the office of the City Clerk.)

(City Council on April 16, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Etobicoke Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (April  1, 1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Development, Etobicoke:

Purpose :

To advise Toronto Council of a number of Committee of Adjustment Decisions which have been appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board and to recommend whether legal and staff representation is warranted.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

No financial impact.

Recommendation:

It is recommended that:

(1) Legal and staff representation be provided for appeals regarding Application No. A-39/98ET, 72 Cabernet Circle, Application No. A-40/98ET, north of Queen's Plate Drive and west of Highway 27, and Application No. A-60/98ET, 171 Thirtieth Street.

(2) Legal and staff representation not be provided for the appeal regarding Application No. A-72/98ET, 52 Arborwood Drive.

Comment:

The applications and appeals are summarized as follows:

(i) Address: 72 Cabernet Circle (Rexdale-Thistletown)

Applicant: Harshwinder and Gurdial Pabla

Appellant: Harshwinder and Gurdial Pabla

Hearing Date: To be determined by the OMB

Application: Proposed variances to Zoning By-law No. 1981-230 to legalize the conversion of a garage to living space and recognize the resultant parking on the driveway.

.

Decision of Committee of Adjustment: Refused.

Staff Recommendation: Since the City has previously been represented at the OMB in opposition to relaxing development standards in this subdivision, legal and staff representation should be provided in support of the Committee's decision.

(ii) Address: North of Queen's Plate Drive, west of Highway 27

(Rexdale-Thistletown)

Applicant: City of Toronto

Appellant: Cantron Industries Limited

Hearing Date: To be determined by the OMB

Application: Variances for coverage and open space requirements on individual lots and fence height related to a proposed townhouse subdivision which is presently before the OMB for approval.

Decision of Committee of Adjustment: Approved.

Staff Recommendation: Since the City is represented on the appeal of the subdivision, legal and staff representation should be provided in support of the Committee's decision.

(iii) Address: 171 Thirtieth Street (Lakeshore-Queensway)

Applicant: Sefer and Safeta Suhonic

Appellant: Sefer and Safeta Suhonic

Hearing Date: To be determined by the OMB

Application: Proposed variances to legalize three bachelor dwelling units within an existing industrial building.

Decision of Committee of Adjustment: Refused.

Staff Recommendation: Since the proposed use is contrary to the intent of both the Official Plan and Zoning Code, legal and staff representation should be provided in support of the Committee's decision.

(iv) Address: 52 Arborwood Drive

Applicant: Lawrence Renne

Appellant: Lawrence Renne

Hearing Date: To be determined by the OMB

Application: Proposed variances for building depth and setbacks to legalize

enclosing a deck to add a sunroom addition to a single family

detached dwelling.

Decision of the Committee of Adjustment: Refused.

Staff Recommendation: Legal and staff representation not be provided.

The subject appeals were reviewed by staff who are of the opinion that appeal items (i), (ii) and (iii) involve substantive planning issues; therefore, legal and staff representation at the Ontario Municipal Board is warranted for these appeals.

Contact Name:

For items (i), (ii) and (iv):

Ed Murphy, Planner, Development and Design

Tel: (416) 394-8234; Fax: (416) 394-6063

For item (iii):

Paulo Stellato, Planner, Development and Design

Tel: (416) 394-6004; Fax: (416) 394-6063

(City Council on April 16, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Etobicoke Community Council, after considering the findings of fact, conclusions and recommendations contained in the following report (February 18, 1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Development, Etobicoke District, recommends that:

(1) the application by Fima Developments for amendment to the Etobicoke Zoning Code to permit an additional 6 874 mē (74,000 sq. ft.) of Special Retail uses be approved, subject to fulfilment of the conditions outlined in the report (February 18, 1998);

(2) that cash-in-lieu of parkland be required for this proposal and a contribution toward public art be discussed with the Advisory Committee on Public Art at the time of Site Plan Approval, as recommended in the following report (April 1, 1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Development, Etobicoke District:

The Etobicoke Community Council reports having held a statutory public meeting on April 1, 1998 in accordance with Section 34 of the Planning Act, and that appropriate notice of this meeting was given in accordance with the Planning Act and the regulations thereunder.

The Etobicoke Community Council submits the following report (February 18, 1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Development Etobicoke District:

Purpose:

Proposed amendment to the Etobicoke Zoning Code to permit an additional 6 874 mē (74,000 sq. ft.) of Special Retail uses on lands at the north-east corner of The Queensway and The West Mall.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

City funding is not required. There are no impacts on capital or operating budgets.

Recommendation:

It is recommended that the application by Fima Developments for amendment to the Etobicoke Zoning Code to permit an additional 6 874 mē (74,000 sq. ft.) of Special Retail uses be the subject of a Public Meeting to be held by the Etobicoke Community Council to obtain the views of interested parties and, if approved, the conditions outlined in this report be fulfilled.

Background:

Site Description:

Fima Developments owns a 3.24 ha (8.0 ac) site at the north-east corner of The Queensway and The West Mall (Exhibit No. 1). Existing uses on this site are an automobile dealership of about 2 322.5 mē (25,000 sq. ft.) and a Cinema complex of 5 468 mē (58,855 sq. ft.) along with related parking. This long narrow site has narrow frontages on both The West Mall and on Boncer Drive, and is flanked on either side by Ontario Hydro utility corridors. The southerly corridor is presently used for parking related to the existing site uses. The northerly corridor is vacant.

The northerly Hydro corridor runs parallel to the site and extends in a north-west direction to The West Mall. Between that part of the Hydro corridor and The West Mall is a small triangular piece of land owned by the City (Exhibit No. 1).

In August, 1997, the applicant submitted an application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning Code to permit "a full range of retail commercial uses" on the site. The application was refined to permit a range of special retail uses in up to 6 874 mē (74,000 sq. ft.) of additional G.F.A. In September 1997, the application was revised to request rezoning of the adjacent City lands in order to use these lands for ancillary parking. The applicant has applied to lease these lands from the City.

Surrounding Uses:

Surrounding land uses are as follows:

North: Hydro corridor (U) then industrial container storage (I.C2)

South: Hydro corridor (U) and Special Retail uses on lands fronting The Queensway (CPR)

East: Boncer Drive and industrial (I.C2)/office uses

West: The West Mall

Proposal:

Fima Developments has requested an amendment to the Official Plan and Zoning Code to permit the development of up to an additional 6 874 mē (74,000 sq. ft.) gross floor area (G.F.A.) of special retail uses. A 'conceptual' site plan has been submitted, (Exhibit No. 2) indicating two buildings (A and B) for retail uses and the existing cinema building. Building 'A' is proposed as a 389 mē (41,000 sq. ft.) G.F.A. replacement for the existing auto dealership building and, Building 'B' is proposed to be 3 066 mē (33,000 sq. ft.) G.F.A. Parking is proposed on site and also on the adjacent Hydro lands to the north and on the triangular piece of City owned land adjacent to those Hydro lands. Access is proposed from Boncer Drive, The West Mall across the northerly Hydro corridor and The Queensway across existing retail lands owned by the applicant and across the southerly Hydro corridor.

The following is a summary of information relevant to this application:

Official Plan:

Site: Existing: Employment, Site Specific Policy permitting Special Retail

Proposed: Employment, Site Specific Policy permitting Special Retail

City Lands: Existing: Employment

Proposed: Employment

Zoning:

Site: Existing: Class 2 Industrial (I.C2)

Proposed: Planned Commercial Regional (CPR)

City land Existing: Private Open Space (POS)

Proposed: Planned Commercial Regional (CPR)

Site Area 3.24 ha (8.0 ac)

City Land 0.45 ha (1.1 ac)

Total: 9.1 ac

G.F.A.:

Existing 7 791 mē ( 83,855 sq. ft.)

Proposed 6 875 mē ( 74,000 sq. ft.)

Total: 14 666 mē (137,855 sq. ft.)

F.S.I. 0.38

Parking: Required: 1,082 spaces

Provided: 1,714 spaces

Comment:

Official Plan:

This proposal conforms to the Official Plan as amended by the Sherway Centre Secondary Plan, consequently an amendment is not required.

Section 4.3.18 of the Official Plan sets out criteria to be considered in applications for enlarging a retail site through rezoning or Official Plan amendment. These criteria largely deal with impacts. The applicants traffic study indicates acceptable traffic impacts. Since the application is for a development of less than 6 908 mē (75,000 sq. ft.) and does not include a food or drug component more than 1 858 mē (20,000 sq. ft.), no market analysis is required.

Zoning Code:

The site is zoned Industrial, Class 2 (I.C2). That zoning category permits some but not the full range of Special Retail uses, consequently an amendment is required.

The City owned lands are zoned Private Open Space (POS) which permits parks and other recreational facilities but not Special Retail uses or related parking. An amendment is required

to permit the proposed parking.

The adjacent Hydro corridors are zoned Utility (U) which permits parking associated with an adjacent permitted use.

The proposed Planned Commercial Regional (CPR) is considered an appropriate zoning category given the uses proposed and the Official Plan designation. However, site specific provisions will be required. To differentiate between typical retail shopping mall development and special retail development, the City has previously applied a minimum unit size of 465 mē (5,000 sq. ft.); this minimum should also be applicable to this site.

Agency/Department Circulation:

In response to the circulation of a 'conceptual' site plan submitted in support of this application, no objections have been expressed. However, certain matters need to be addressed prior to the development of these lands.

The Fire Department notes that yard hydrants and a fire access route will be required. The proposed driveways will meet that requirement if they are connected to the existing on-site fire route.

Canada Post notes that if the buildings have more than two adjoining units the owner will be required to install and maintain a central mail facility.

The Transportation Planning section of the Works Department comments are attached as Exhibits No. 3 and No. 4. Exhibit No. 3 indicates a requirement for legal agreements to protect rights-of-way for future roads conceptually identified in the Sherway Centre Secondary Plan. Similar agreements have been required of Sherway Gardens, Home Depot and Queens Walk Developments, as conditions to approval of their recent development proposals. Exhibit No. 4 suggests these legal agreements for Fima could be delayed until Site Plan Approval. In subsequent discussions, the applicant agreed to enter an agreement protecting a right-of-way from The Queensway northward through the site to provide a future connection as specified in the Sherway Centre Secondary Plan prior to the enactment of amending zoning by-laws.

Exhibit No. 5 contains the comments of the Development Engineering section of the Works Department. It addresses servicing, stormwater management, waste management and environmental issues and indicates that, with respect to both the site and the City owned lands, any costs for servicing, grading modifications and environmental cleanup are to be the responsibility of the applicant.

Matters related to servicing and grading can be addressed at a later site control approval. However, the City's policies and procedures with respect to environmental matters may require that they be addressed prior to development.

Conclusions:

This application has been evaluated within the context of the Official Plan, as amended by the Sherway Centre Secondary Plan, and is consistent with the objectives of those documents. Staff conclude that the proposed uses are acceptable for the site. Should this application be approved, the following conditions should apply:

Conditions to Approval:

1. Prior to the amending by-law being adopted, the applicant shall enter into a legal agreement with respect to a right-of-way northward from The Queensway as indicated in the Sherway Centre Secondary Plan.

2. The applicant to submit environmental information with respect to the site and the City owned land in accordance with City policy, if required.

3. The amending by-law shall contain the following:

(i) Rezoning of the site from Class Two Industrial (I.C2) to Regional Planned Commercial Regional (CPR) restricting the uses to special retail uses up to a maximum additional G.F.A. of 6 874 mē (74,000 sq. ft.) and specifying site specific standards with respect to minimum unit size of 465 mē (5,000 sq. ft.).

(ii) Rezoning of the City owned land from Private Open Space (POS) to Regional Planned Commercial (CPR) restricting the uses to special retail uses.

Contact Name:

Ed Murphy, Tel: (416)394-8234, Fax: (416)394-6063

Area Planner, Development and Design

(Copies of Exhibit Nos. 1-5 referred to in the foregoing report were forwarded to all Members of Council with the agenda of the Etobicoke Community Council meeting of April 1, 1998, and copies thereof are on file in the office of the City Clerk.)

The Etobicoke Community Council also submits the following report (April 1, 1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Development, Etobicoke District:

Purpose:

To respond to the Etobicoke Community Council's request of February 18, 1998, for a report with respect to a cash-in-lieu of parkland contribution and a contribution toward public art related to a proposed zoning amendment to permit additional retail uses at the north-east corner of The Queensway and The West Mall.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

City funding is not required.

Recommendation:

It is recommended that cash-in-lieu of parkland be required for this proposal and a contribution toward public art be discussed with the Advisory Committee on Public Art at the time of Site Plan Approval.

Comment:

Further to the report on the above-noted application, tabled for a public hearing at the February 18, 1998, meeting of Etobicoke Community Council, Parks and Recreation Services has indicated that it would be appropriate to take cash-in-lieu of parkland in this instance. This provision will apply later at Site Plan Approval.

On the matter of contributing to public art, staff note that the site plan submitted with this zoning proposal is conceptual. When an application for Site Plan Control approval is submitted and details of building design are known, staff would request the input of the Public Art Advisory Committee on the feasibility of obtaining a contribution. The applicant is agreeable to that approach.

Urban Design Considerations:

This application is still in the conceptual stage. It does not include a detailed site plan and building elevations showing the precise architectural treatment of the buildings. Consequently, the site plan approval process will be particularly important in ensuring a high standard of urban design recognizing the urban design guidelines appended to the Sherway Centre Secondary Plan.

Conclusion:

Cash-in-lieu of parkland is applicable to this site and a contribution toward public art could be specifically addressed at the Site Plan Control approval stage.

Contact Name:

Ed Murphy - Tel: (416)394-8234, Fax (416)394-6063

Planner - North District, Development and Design

(City Council on April 16, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Etobicoke Community Council reports having received the following communication (March 19, 1998) from Councillor M. Giansante and Councillor G. Lindsay Luby,  Kingsway-Humber and, having directed the City Solicitor to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board on April 30, 1998, to support the Committee of Adjustment decision refusing an application for approval of a proposed residential draft plan of subdivision of six lots at the north-west corner of Fairway Road and Islington Avenue, requests the concurrence of Council in the action taken:

Re: Request for Legal Representation at OMB Appeal of Subdivision of Lots at  1386-1388  Islington Avenue at Fairway Road;

F. & F. Construction Limited had submitted an application to the former City of Etobicoke for the subdivision of six (6) lots at the north-west corner of Fairway Road and Islington Avenue (municipal address 1386-1388 Islington Avenue). A Community Meeting was held on June 4, 1997 at which most of the area residents opposed this application. Council in turn turned down the application.

The applicant has appealed the Council decision to the OMB and there will be a hearing on  April  30, 1998.

I am therefore requesting that the City send legal representation to the OMB hearing to defend Council's position.

(City Council on April 16, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Etobicoke Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (April 1, 1998) from the Acting Commissioners of Parks and Recreation, Etobicoke District:

Purpose:

This report is to address the requests from Toronto City Council on March 4, 5 and 6, 1998 and those of the Etobicoke Community Council on February 18,1998 that:

(1) staff take the necessary actions to assist in establishing the Steering Committee and The Advisory Committee for The Assembly Hall Project; and

(2) the Acting Commissioners of Parks and Recreation forward a report with recommendations for the member representation on The Advisory Committee and The Steering Committee to Community Council.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1) Etobicoke Community Council endorse the Assembly Hall Advisory Committees's Draft Terms of Reference; and

(2) necessary City Staff be authorized to give effect thereto.

Council Reference/Background/History:

In preparation for the former City of Etobicoke assuming ownership and potentially restoring the former Lakeshore Psychiatric Hospital Assembly Hall, it was requested by Council to commence the establishment of an Advisory Committee that would provide input to the Project Steering Committee on matters dealing with the potential uses and programming of the Assembly Hall. The Advisory Board members would continue in this function after project completion to advise staff on community program issues and the activities of the new facility.

Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:

Once these committees are formed it is up to the individual committee, namely the Advisory Committee, to establish goals, objectives and an operational structure. The operational structure will then be approved by Community Council in the form of Final Terms of Reference.

The Steering Committee:

Structure and Representation:

The committee shall consist of 10 members with representation as follows:

- Councillors (2)

- Advisory Committee (2)

- City Staff (6)

- Parks and Recreation (4)

- Urban Development (1)

- Works Department (1)

The Advisory Committee:

Structure and Representation:

- See attached Draft Terms of Reference

Conclusions:

The prompt development of these committees should allow for the seamless and transparent development and operation of this facility.

Contact Names:

Franco Lora, Co-ordinator of Planning and Policy, Toronto Parks and Recreation,

Etobicoke Office

Tel: 394-8765; Fax: 394-8935

Assembly Hall Advisory Committee

Draft Terms of Reference

Mandate

To advise staff and Etobicoke Community Council on matters relating to policies, procedures and issues that effect the development and operation of the Lakeshore Grounds Assembly Hall.

Objectives

To advise and recommend to staff and Members of Community Council means of programming the facility that will best represent the stakeholders.

To increase public awareness of the facility as a key cultural entity within the Lakeshore and the greater waterfront area.

To promote and develop fund raising opportunities for the Assembly Hall.

Composition of the Committee

The Advisory Committee shall be comprised of up to 18 members:

- four members of Community Council

- up to fourteen community and resident members with the following group representation:

- Historical Boards

- Lakeshore Planning Committee

- Lakeshore Rate Payers

- Humber College

- Lakeshore Arts

- Local Business

and the following community representation with skills/interest in the following areas :

- legal skills

- financial management

- architecture

- programming

- advocacy

- negotiations

- facility management

The Co-Chairs of the Advisory Committee will be Councillors Irene Jones and Blake Kinahan with the terms of office being three months/until the elected committee finalize the terms of reference and elect representatives for Chair and Vice-Chair, at which time the term of office will be one year.

Appointment of Advisory Committee Members

Members shall be appointed through a Nomination Committee comprising four members of Etobicoke Community Council and one staff member. The term of office for the members appointed will be for a one (1) year term. Future appointments will be for two (2) year terms and staggered to allow for a continuum of membership.

(City Council on April 16, 1998, received this Clause, for information.)

(a) Noise Pollution Control - Kipling Avenue.

The Etobicoke Community Council reports having:

(1) requested the Works and Emergency Services Department, Transportation Section, to submit a further report on streetscape management to the Etobicoke Community Council for its meeting to be held on May 6, 1998; and

(1) received the following reports (i) and (ii):

(i) (February 23, 1998) from the Manager of Forestry and Horticulture, Etobicoke District, recommending that the City not participate in sound abatement as requested by the owners of property backing onto Kipling Avenue, and that the resident be permitted to complete the planting that has been started on City property;

(ii) (April 1, 1998) from the Commissioner of Works, Etobicoke District, recommending that the City not provide financial assistance or a donation in kind toward a cedar hedge at the rear of 43 Blair Athol Crescent.

Mr. A. Tucker appeared before the Etobicoke Community Council in connection with the foregoing.

(b) Eden Oak Development (Skeens Lane), Lake Shore Boulevard West at Twenty-Ninth Street.

The Etobicoke Community Council reports having:

(1) requested the City Solicitor to proceed with the necessary and appropriate court action; and

(2) requested the Commissioner of Urban Development and the Commissioner of Works, Etobicoke Division, to submit a report to the Etobicoke Community Council making recommendations with respect to the requirement of a site management plan for all infill housing projects, and guarantees and deposits to placed before any type of permits are issued; and

(3) received the following communication:

(April 1, 1998) from Reble, Ritchie, Green & Ketcheson, advising of a meeting with area residents to determine the nature of complaints relating to the Skeens Lane development project, including mud and dirt on the roadway, dust, inadequate fencing, lack of clean-up procedures and demolition and construction debris on neighbouring properties; and proposing certain measures to alleviate the situation.

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

- Mr. R. Ciupa, Etobicoke, Ontario; and

- Mr. G. Borean, Solicitor for Eden Oak Homes.

(c) Advertising Signage on Belfield Road.

The Etobicoke Community Council reports having:

(1) directed the Commissioner of Urban Development, Etobicoke Division to take immediate action to remove all illegal mobile signs in the Etobicoke area;

(2) requested the Commissioner of Planning and Urban Development Services to place a priority of the development of a uniform sign by-law across the City; and

(2) received the following report (i) and the following communication (ii):

(i) (March 12, 1998) from the Director, Building Standards, responding to concerns regarding the number of billboard and roof signs on Belfield Road, and advising that the by-law includes restrictions on the location of roof signs that should prevent proliferation; and

(ii) (March 1, 1998) from Dr. D. Hillenbrand, President and CEO, Bayer Inc., expressing concerns regarding the proliferation of billboard and roof signs on Belfield Road, and that Etobicoke By-law No. 1997-193 will permit an unsightly clutter of signs creating a "strip mall" appearance on Belfield Road.

(d) Heritage Issues.

The Etobicoke Community Council reports having:

(1) advised the Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team that the Etobicoke Community Council endorses the proposals of the Etobicoke Historical Board for the future of heritage services management and delivery in the new City of Toronto, and the establishment of a Citizens' Heritage Management Board; and

(2) received the following report:

(April 1, 1998) from the Chairman, Etobicoke Historical Board, respecting the management and delivery of heritage services, and submitting a proposal for a new structure for the management of these services which could assist in the deliberations of City Council on the means to achieve Council's objectives of maintaining a high level of service at the most reasonable (ie. lowest) cost possible.

Mrs. E. Ingolfsrud, Chairman, Etobicoke Historical Board, appeared before the Etobicoke Community Council in connection with the foregoing.

(d) Community Service Grants.

The Etobicoke Community Council reports having:

(1) requested the Budget Committee to identify:

(i) community groups and organizations housed within municipal facilities, including those under the jurisdiction of the MTHA;

(ii) those who pay rent and those who do not;

(iii) which of these groups may be required to pay property taxes; and

(iv) ways in which the City might assist community groups and organizations with a consistent policy for rental of municipal facilities across the City; and

(2) advised the Budget Committee that Etobicoke Community Council continues to support the continuance of the organizations and programs that benefit the community.

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

- Mr. W. Goursky, Area Planner, Community Social Planning Council of Toronto, Etobicoke Office;

- Mrs. L. Kennedy, Day Care and Visiting Services;

- Ms. S. Kolenda, Braeburn Neighbourhood Place;

- Ms. C. Foster, Braeburn Neighbourhood Place;

- Ms. A. Facchini, Braeburn Neighbourhood Place; and

- Ms. B. Alto, Welcome Baby.

(e) Etobicoke Crime Prevention Association.

The Etobicoke Community Council reports having:

(1) requested the Etobicoke Crime Prevention Association and CRIME S.C.O.P.E. to submit a joint report to the next meeting of the Etobicoke Community Council with recommendations on how the two organizations can work together on the issue of community crime prevention; and

(2) received the following presentation:

Mr. D. Cameron, President and Chairman of the Board, Etobicoke Crime Prevention Association, gave a presentation regarding the past and future activities of the Etobicoke Crime Prevention Association.

The following person appeared before the Etobicoke Community Council in connection with the foregoing:

- Mr. T. Hunt, Etobicoke Crime Prevention Association.

(f) Animal Control Services.

The Etobicoke Community Council reports having:

(1) recommended to the Budget Committee that should further budget reductions be necessary to meet the Toronto Animal Services budget targets, the money be taken out of the $181,000.00 allocated for the Seasonal Parks Patrol Program which primarily services the former City of Toronto;

(2) endorsed the recommendations from the Board of Health regarding the "Interim Arrangement of the Provision of Animal Service in 1998", and directed that the Board of Health be advised that the Etobicoke Community Council supports the effective working relationship between the regional Toronto Animal Services Centre and the current corresponding Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals affiliate or branch, to ensure the highest quality of services to the animals and citizens within the community; and

(3) received the following communications (i), (ii) and (iii):.

(i) (March 30, 1998) from Ms. L. White, Director, Animal Alliance of Canada, regarding the provision of animal services in the City of Toronto as outlined in the Business Plan prepared by Toronto Animal Services entitled Animal Services in the New Toronto;

(ii) (April 1, 1998) from Mrs. M. Blain, Vice President, Etobicoke Humane Society, regarding the concerns of the Society in awarding the Animal Services contract to the Toronto Humane Society, the costs that will be incurred as a result of changing from the existing service, and the potential loss of volunteer services; and

(iii) (March 26, 1998) from the City Clerk respecting the recommendations of the Board of Health for the provision of Animal Services in 1998.

The following persons appeared before the Etobicoke Community Council with respect to the foregoing matter:

- Ms. L. White, Director, Animal Alliance of Canada; and

- Mrs. M. Blain, Vice President, Etobicoke Humane Society.

(g) Clean Air Buses in Etobicoke.

The Etobicoke Community Council reports having received the following report for information:

(February 26, 1998) from the General Secretary, Toronto Transit Commission, forwarding, as directed by the Toronto Transit Commission, a report entitled, "Clean Air Buses In Etobicoke", which responds to a request by the Metro Environment and Public Space Committee in November, 1997 for the Chief General Manager of the Toronto Transit Commission to submit a report to the appropriate committee of the new City of Toronto Council on the expected date of receipt of clean air buses in the City of Etobicoke, and the routes that will be utilized for such buses, and advising that the Commission took the following action:

(1) Received the report for information, noting that:

(i) pollution from TTC vehicles is a very small component of the total amount of vehicle-generated pollution in Toronto;

(ii) it is impracticable and inefficient to commit specific types of buses to any particular route or area within Toronto; and

(2) Requested that a copy of the report be forwarded to the Urban Environment and Development Committee of the City of Toronto and to the Etobicoke Community Council for information.

(h) Variances to the Sign By-law.

The Etobicoke Community Council reports having received the following report for information:

(April 1, 1998), from the Secretary, Sign Variance Advisory Committee, advising that the Sign Variance Advisory Committee, on March 3, 1998, approved the following applications for variance to the Etobicoke Sign By-law:

(1) an application by Blackwood Building Technologies Group Inc., on behalf of Newport Beach Development, for variance to the Sign By-law to permit the erection of a construction advertising ground sign in association with a development proposal on the south side of Lake Shore Boulevard West, Humber Bay Shores; and

granting of a variance to permit a 9.15 m x 6.1 m construction advertising ground sign, having a total display area of 55.82 mē, with a maximum height of 11 m; and

removal of the sign by March 31, 1999; and

issuance of a building permit.

(2) an application by Chris Charny, on behalf of J. Czechowski Polish Sausage Inc., for variance to the Sign By-law to permit the installation of side wall fascia signs, one of which exceeds the maximum display area allowed in the Sign By-law, on their premises at 935 The Queensway be approved, subject to issuance of a building permit.

(i) City of Toronto - Hullmark Developments Limited,

By-law No. 1997-188/OMB Appeal.

The Etobicoke Community Council reports having received the following communication for information:

(March 2, 1998) from Reble, Ritchie, Green & Ketcheson, Solicitors, Etobicoke District, reporting on an Ontario Municipal Board motion, heard on February 25, 1998, whereby an appeal lodged against By-law No. 1997-188 was dismissed.

(j) City of Toronto - Magdalena's Rest Home/OMB Appeal.

The Etobicoke Community Council reports having received the following communication for information:

(March 5, 1998) from Reble, Ritchie, Green & Ketcheson, Solicitors, Etobicoke District, reporting on an Ontario Municipal Board decision allowing an appeal, in part, from a decision of the Committee of Adjustment to permit a minor alteration to the front facade at 379 Lake Promenade.

(k) City of Toronto - Lawctor Holdings Incorporated,

416 The Westway/OMB Appeal.

The Etobicoke Community Council reports having received the following communication for information:

(March 13, 1998) from Reble, Ritchie, Green & Ketcheson, Solicitors, Etobicoke District, reporting on an Ontario Municipal Board decision to allow the construction of 32 three-storey townhouses at 416 The Westway, subject to certain terms.

(l) City of Toronto - Rattling Chain Investments Limited/Notice of Appeal by Cantron Industries Limited pursuant to Section 51(39) of the Planning Act respecting Draft Plan of Subdivision 55T-97010.

The Etobicoke Community Council reports having:

(1) directed the Commissioner of Urban Development, Etobicoke District, to proceed with the implementation of the conditions to the subdivision plan approval in accordance with direction issued by the Ontario Municipal Board; and

(2) received the following communications (i) and (ii) for information:

(i) (February 24, 1998) from Reble, Ritchie, Green & Ketcheson, Solicitors, Etobicoke District, reporting on an Ontario Municipal Board hearing with respect to an appeal of an approval of a plan of subdivision with respect to a parcel of vacant land north of Queen's Plate Drive, west of the former Highway 27; and

(ii) (March 27, 1998) from Reble, Ritchie, Green & Ketcheson, Solicitors, Etobicoke District, reporting on the decision and order issued by the Ontario Municipal Board on March 12, 1998 in connection with the approval of the proposed plan of subdivision submitted by Rattling Chain Investments Inc.

(m) New Development Applications for Etobicoke District.

The Etobicoke Community Council reports having received the following reports (i) and (ii) for information:

(i) (April 1, 1998), from the Commissioner of Urban Development, Etobicoke District, reporting on new applications for rezoning, site plan approval and condominium received since the last report was presented to the February 1998 meeting of the Etobicoke Community Council, and advising that since that report the Department has received one (1) condominium application, one (1) rezoning application and six (6) applications for site plan approval; and

(ii) (April 1, 1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Development, Etobicoke District, advising that an additional three (3) site plan approval applications have been received.

(n) Application for Amendment to the Zoning Code - Toys R Us,

690 Evans Avenue - File No. Z-2260.

The Etobicoke Community Council reports having directed that a public meeting be held to consider the following report:

(April 1, 1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Development, Etobicoke District, with respect to an application for amendment to the Etobicoke Zoning Code to permit an additional 3863 m² (41,580 sq. ft.) of retail uses on lands at the north-east corner of Evans Avenue and Sherway Gate.

(o) Application for Amendment to the Official Plan and Zoning Code - Tanana Investments and Royal Gate Apartments, 1407 Royal York Road - File No. Z-2249.

The Etobicoke Community Council reports having:

(1) directed that a public meeting be held to consider the following report; and

(2) referred to the Urban Environment and Development Committee the whole issue of school board contributions for discussion, review and recommendation with a view to achieving equity and fairness across the City of Toronto for the school boards and the development industry:

(April 1, 1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Development, Etobicoke District, regarding an application for amendment to the Official Plan and Zoning Code to permit the development of two condominium apartment buildings, ten and fifteen storeys in height, containing a total of 219 units, to be developed in conjunction with an existing 12-storey rental apartment building located at the south-east corner of Royal York Road and LaRose Avenue.

(p) Application for Amendment to the Official Plan and Zoning Code - Zanini Developments, 4185 Dundas Street West - File No. Z-2251.

The Etobicoke Community Council reports having:

(1) directed that a public meeting be held to consider the following report (April 1, 1998);

(2) requested the Commissioner of Urban Development, Etobicoke District, to submit a report to the Etobicoke Community Council regarding the extent to which other approvals have been granted by private agreement outside of the Condominium Act; and

(3) requested the Urban Environment and Development Committee to review issues regarding private roads and freehold development within the City of Toronto:

(April 1, 1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Development, Etobicoke District, with respect to an application for amendment to the Official Plan and Zoning Code from General Commercial (CG) and Second Density Residential (R2) to Fourth Density Residential Group Area (R4G) to permit the development of thirty six freehold townhouses on the south side of Dundas Street West, east of Prince Edward Drive.

(q) Draft Discussion Paper on the Roles and Responsibilities of Community Councils.

The Etobicoke Community Council reports having received the following communication:

(March 12, 1998) from the City Clerk, forwarding for consideration and community consultation, Clause No. 2 contained in Report No. 3 of The Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team, headed "Draft Discussion Paper on the Roles and Responsibilities of Community Councils", which was adopted, without amendment, by City Council at its meeting held on March 4, 5 and 6, 1998.

(r) Public Meetings Regarding Applications Under the Rental Housing Protection Act.

The Etobicoke Community Council reports having received the following communication:

(March 12, 1998) from the City Clerk, forwarding, for information, a Motion adopted by City Council at its meeting held on March 4, 5 and 6, 1998, whereby each Community Council is delegated the authority to give notice and hold any public meeting regarding applications under the Rental Housing Protection Act as required by Section 11 of that Act in respect of land within the part of the urban area it represents, and that the Urban Environment and Development Committee is delegated the authority to hold such meetings in respect of land that is within the geographic area represented by more than one Community Council; and further that this delegation is an interim measure to be reconsidered once the Special Committee chaired by Councillor Miller has reported to Council regarding Community Councils and Council's Procedural By-law.

(s) Crime Concern.

The Etobicoke Community Council reports having received the following communication for information:

(February 10, 1998) from Ms. Carol Johnson, Executive Director, Crime Concern, advising of the Neighbours Night Out program which encourages neighbours to meet on an informal basis, to be held throughout the City on June 16, 1998, and co-organized in Etobicoke with CRIME S.C.O.P.E.

(t) Dog Problem - 773/781 The Queensway.

The Etobicoke Community Council reports having:

(1) requested the General Manager, Etobicoke Animal Centre, to meet with representatives of the residential building at 773/781 The Queensway and the adjacent video store and to submit a report to the Etobicoke Community Council for its meeting on May 6, 1998, on ways by which the residents' complaints may be addressed; and

(2) received the following communication (March 17, 1998) from Mr. B. Melanson, Etobicoke, Ontario.

(March 17, 1998) from Mr. B. Melanson, on behalf of the tenants of 773/781 The Queensway regarding barking dogs left unattended at a neighbouring video store.

Mr. B. Melanson, Etobicoke, Ontario, appeared before the Etobicoke Community Council in connection with the foregoing.

(u) Permanent Casino at Woodbine Racetrack.

The Etobicoke Community Council reports having referred the following correspondence (March 17, 1998) to the Sub-Committee on Gambling:

(March 17, 1998) from Mr. B. Melanson, Etobicoke, Ontario, regarding the establishment of a permanent casino at Woodbine Racetrack to allow an opportunity for seniors and others to enjoy an outing in the community that is not too costly.

(v) Interim Purchasing By-law.

The Etobicoke Community Council reports having received the following communication for information:

(March 12, 1998) from the City Clerk, forwarding for information Clause No. 1 contained in Report No. 2 of The Corporate Services Committee, headed "Interim Purchasing By-law", which was adopted, as amended, by the Council of the City of Toronto at its meeting held on March 4, 5 and 6, 1998, together with a copy of By-law No. 57-1998, enacted by Council on March 6, 1998.

(w) 1998 City Planning Work Program.

The Etobicoke Community Council reports having

(1) received the following communication (March 24, 1998) for information; and

(2) recommended to the Urban Environment and Development Committee that:

(a) project (3)(a)7. (Pg. 11), Humber Bay Shores be modified to read:

"Co-ordinates staff, agency, private sector, and consultant interests to create a comprehensive design for the Central site within this area. Initiated by the former Etobicoke Council."; and

(b) the project Townhouse Zoning, Development Standards, originally moved back to 1999, be brought forward to the 1998 Work Program, under (3)(b)17. (Pg. 16) Updating Planning Regulations, with the following description: "Develops comprehensive standards for townhouse projects. Initiated by the former Etobicoke Council in 1997."

(March 24, 1998) from the City Clerk, advising that The Urban Environment and Development Committee on March 23 and 24, 1998, during consideration of the 1998 City Planning Work Program, concurred with Recommendation No. (2) embodied in the report (March 6, 1998) from the Commissioner of Planning and Urban Development Services, viz:

(2) that the City Clerk be requested to place a copy of this report on the April 1, 1998 agenda for all Community Council meetings, with a request that any comments from the Community Councils be forwarded to the April 20, 1998 meeting of the Urban Environment and Development Committee.

(x) City of Toronto - 1 Meadowvale Drive/OMB Appeal.

The Etobicoke Community Council reports having received the following communication for information:

(March 20, 1998) from Reble, Ritchie, Green & Ketcheson, Solicitors, Etobicoke District, reporting on the settlement of an appeal to the OMB from a decision of the Committee of Adjustment with respect to 1 Meadowvale Drive whereby the proposed dwelling was redesigned and reduced by approximately 300 sq. ft. to be more compatible with the surrounding neighbourhood.

(y) Property Tax and Tenants.

The Etobicoke Community Council reports having received the following communication:

(March 31, 1998) from the Federation of Metro Tenants' Associations, with respect to property tax fairness for tenants of multi-unit residential properties, asking that the City undertake an analysis of the impact of equal property tax treatment of multi-residential properties and an effective communications strategy for informing tenants of the amount of property tax they pay.

Respectfully submitted,

ELIZABETH BROWN,

Chair

Toronto, April 1, 1998

(Report No. 4 of The Etobicoke Community Council was adopted, as amended, by City Council on April 16, 1998.)

Clause Page

1 Lakeshore Community Festival. 2478

2 Payment in Lieu of Parking - Ms. S. Martino, 818 The Queensway. 2479

3 Proposed Left Turn Prohibition -
Humber College Boulevard at Beech Forest Drive. 2481

4 Proposed Installation of All-Way Stop Controls -

Valermo Drive and Thirtieth Street 2482

5 Introduction of Parking Prohibition - Steinway Boulevard. 2486

6 Introduction of Parking Prohibition - McLachlan Drive. 2487

7 Introduction of One-Hour Parking Restriction - Hay Avenue. 2488

8 Introduction of Parking Prohibition - Tamarisk Drive. 2490

9 Introduction of Parking Prohibition - Westmore Drive. 2492

10 Introduction of Parking Prohibition - Woolenscote Circle. 2494

11 Appeal of Committee of Adjustment Decisions. 2495

12 Application for Amendment to the Zoning Code - Fima Developments
2000 The Queensway & 30 Boncer Drive - File No. Z-2248. 2498

13 F. & F. Construction Limited, 1386-1388 Islington Avenue
Request for Legal Representation at OMB Hearing. 2504

14 Assembly Hall Project - Citizen's Advisory Board -
Draft Terms of Reference. 2504

15 Other Items Considered by the Community Council. 2507