TABLE OF CONTENTS

REPORTS OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES

AND OTHER COMMITTEES

As Considered by

The Council of the City of Toronto

on May 13 and 14, 1998

YORK COMMUNITY COUNCIL

REPORT No. 5

11998 Membership in Ontario Traffic Conference

2Permit Parking on Mariposa Avenue betweenSt. Clair Avenue West and Pritchard Avenue, Ward 27 - York-Humber

3All-Way Stop Control Trial Results - Varsity Road, Ward 27 - York-Humber

4Disabled Parking Space at 18 Hanson Road Ward 28 - York-Eglinton

5Release of Agreements and Securities RequiredPursuant to City of York Act, 1994

6Application for Demolition Approval2150 Eglinton Avenue West Ward 28 - York-Eglinton

7Application for Demolition Approval15 Robina Avenue, Ward 28 - York-Eglinton

8Application for Demolition Approval1576 Weston Road Ward 27 - York-Humber

9Designation of Private Roadways at 1400 Weston Roadas Fire Routes - Ward 27, York-Humber

10Alteration of Roselawn Avenue at Castlefield AvenueWard 27, York-Eglinton

11Installation of All-Way Southbound Stop Control at Arlington Avenue and Humewood Gardens

12Other Items Considered by the Community Council

City of Toronto

REPORT No. 5

OF THE YORK COMMUNITY COUNCIL

(from its meeting on May 6, 1998,

submitted by Councillor Bill Saundercook, Chair)

As Considered by

The Council of the City of Toronto

on May 13 and 14, 1998

1

1998 Membership in Ontario Traffic Conference

(City Council on May 13 and 14, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The York Community Council recommends that:

(1)Councillor Joe Mihevc and Mr. Stephen Brown, York Manager of Traffic and Parking, be appointed as the representatives of the York Community Council on the Ontario Traffic Conference; and

(2)the selections be reported to the Administrative Assistant of the Ontario Traffic Conference.

The York Community Council, reports for the information of City Council, having had before it a Committee Transmittal (April 21, 1998) from the City Clerk advising that the Urban Environment and Development Committee on April 20, 1998, concurred with Recommendation No. (2), embodied in a report dated March 31, 1998, from the Interim Functional Lead, Transportation, regarding 1998 membership in the Ontario Traffic Conference, viz:

"(2)this report be referred to each Community Council for the selection of up to two representatives each for the Ontario Traffic Conference, and that the selections be reported to the Administrative Assistant of the Ontario Traffic Conference."

2

Permit Parking on Mariposa Avenue between

St. Clair Avenue West and Pritchard Avenue

Ward 27 - York-Humber

(City Council on May 13 and 14, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The York Community Council recommends that:

(1)the following report (April 16, 1998) from the York Commissioner of Operations Services be adopted; and

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

Purpose:

Mariposa Avenue residents, by petition (Appendix I) through Councillor Frances Nunziata's office, are requesting implementation on-street permit parking.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

Traffic budget.

Recommendations:

That By-law No. 3491-80 be amended to introduce on-street permit parking on Mariposa Avenue between St. Clair Avenue West and Pritchard Avenue.

Council Reference/Background History:

Councillor Frances Nunziata, by memo dated April 9, 1998, is requesting a report on the feasibility of implementing on-street permit parking on Mariposa Avenue.

Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:

Mariposa Avenue traverses in a north/south direction, between St. Clair Avenue West and PritchardAvenue, providing two-way vehicular traffic flow.

Currently on-street parking on Mariposa Avenue is legally permitted on the east side, exclusively. The parking duration is a maximum unsigned three (3) hour limit anytime.

Field surveys reveal there is a total complement of thirty-five (35) curbside parking spaces available on the east side of Mariposa Avenue.

On-street permit parking provides those residents without adequate off-street parking facilities to legally park their vehicles on the streets on which they reside for extended periods of time, with impunity from the signed and unsigned parking regulations.

We, therefore, support the introduction of on-street permit parking on Mariposa Avenue between St.Clair Avenue West and Pritchard Avenue.

Conclusions:

A review of the petition reveals a total of seventeen (17) municipally addressed residences are requesting the service. For Committee's information there is a total of twenty-seven (27) municipally addressed properties on Mariposa Avenue between St. Clair Avenue West and Pritchard Avenue. The petition represents 63% of the total number of municipally addressed properties on the street.

On-street permit parking is a service benefit for every municipally addressed taxpayer, without adequate off-street parking facilities. We, therefore, support and recommend the implementation of on-street permit parking on Mariposa Avenue between St. Clair Avenue West and Pritchard Avenue.

Contact Person:

Stephen C. Brown

York Manager Traffic/Parking

394-2655

394-2888 (fax)

The York Community Council also submits the following communication (April 9, 1998) from Councillor Frances Nunziata, Ward 27, York-Humber:

I have received a petition from residents on Mariposa Avenue who would like to have on-street permit parking on their street.

Residents report that theirs is the only street in their immediate area that does not have on-street parking permits.

Please place this item on the agenda for resolution on May 6, 1998.

(A copy of Appendix I, referred to in the foregoing report, was forwarded to all Members of Council with the agenda of the York Community Council meeting of April 1, 1998, and a copy thereof is on file in the Clerk's Department, York Civic Service.)

3

All-Way Stop Control Trial Results - Varsity Road

Ward 27 - York-Humber

(City Council on May 13 and 14, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The York Community Council recommends that:

(1)the following report (April 16, 1998) from the York Commissioner of Operations Services, be adopted; and

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

Purpose:

Provide trial results on all-way stop controls installed on Varsity Road at Crosby/Doran Avenues and Van Stassen Boulevard.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

Traffic budget.

Recommendations:

(1)That the existing all-way stop controls at Varsity Road and Crosby/Doran Avenues and Varsity Road and Van Stassen Boulevard permanently remain;

(2)Further, that a copy of this report be forwarded to the Warren Park Ratepayers Association for their information.

Council Reference/Background History:

Council (former City of York), at its regular meeting on March 5, 1997, approved the installation of all-way stop controls on Varsity Road at the intersections of Crosby/Doran Avenues and VanStassen Boulevard for a six-month trial period.

Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:

The Works and Parks Committee, at its meeting on February 24, 1997, received a report (AppendixI) which was introduced on behalf of the Warren Park Ratepayers Association, as a result of a request concerning excessive speeding on Varsity Road.

Detailed within our report, study results revealed 63.7 percent of the motorists exceeded the legal speed limit of 40 km/h, during the seven-day study.

Study results also revealed that all-way stop controls were not warranted at either intersection.

However, because excessive speed was a major problem on Varsity Road, we recommended that the pedestrian crossovers located at Varsity Road and Crosby/Doran Avenues and Varsity Road and VanStassen Boulevard be replaced with all-way stop controls, as an alternative to traffic calming.

Appendix II is a summary of recent stop compliance studies undertaken at the intersections of Varsity Road and Crosby/Doran Avenues and Van Stassen Boulevard. As the study results reveal, only 2% of the total vehicular volume observed entering either intersection failed to make a rolling or complete stop.

Conclusions:

Based on the stop compliance rate at the intersections of Varsity Road and Crosby/Doran Avenues and Van Stassen Boulevard, the all-way stop controls are being adhered to by the majority of motorists utilizing either intersection, therefore, we recommend that they permanently remain.

Contact Person:

Stephen C. Brown

York Manager Traffic/Parking

394-2655

394-2888 (fax)

(A copy of Appendix I, referred to in the foregoing report, was forwarded to all Members of Council with the agenda of the York Community Council meeting of April 1, 1998, and a copy thereof is on file in the Clerk's Department, York Civic Service.)

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Disabled Parking Space at 18 Hanson Road

Ward 28 - York-Eglinton

(City Council on May 13 and 14, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The York Community Council recommends that:

(1)the following report (April 3, 1998) from the York Commissioner of Operations Services, be adopted; and

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

Purpose:

Mrs. Rose Fera, 18 Hanson Road is requesting a designated disabled parking space be established directly in front of her residence.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

Traffic budget.

Recommendations:

(1)That the Uniform Traffic By-law No. 2958-94 be amended to prohibit parking anytime on the north side of Hanson Road for one vehicle length, directly in front of municipally addressed residence 18 Hanson Road; and

(2)Further, that Mrs. R. Fera receive a copy of this report.

Council Reference/Background History:

Mrs. R. Fera by letter dated March 30, 1998 (Appendix I), is requesting consideration to establish a designated disabled parking space on the north side of Hanson Road, directly in front of her residence, located at 18 Hanson Road.

Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:

Hanson Road is a local roadway, traversing in an east/west direction between Glenholme Avenue and Oakwood Avenue. The street currently provides two-way vehicular traffic flow.

The property municipally addressed as 18 Hanson Road is located on the north side of the street between Blandford Avenue and Oakwood Avenue. On-street parking is exclusively permitted on the north side of Hanson Road. A maximum unsigned three (3) hour parking regulation in effect, with an exclusive on-street permit parking regulation during the hours 12:00 midnight to 6:00 a.m., for any vehicle displaying a valid on-street parking permit stating Hanson Road.

Mrs. R. Fera is requesting that a designated disabled parking space be established directly in front of her residence, where on-street parking is legally permitted.

As Council is aware, any person currently possessing a valid provincial permit bearing the international symbol of access is exempt from the following on-street traffic regulations:

(1)Payment to engage a parking meter;

(2)"No Parking" for a period longer than 3 hours;

(3)"No Parking" restrictions, other than rush hour prohibitions, i.e. 7:00 to 9:00 a.m. or 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.; and

(4)Signed maximum parking duration regulations, i.e. 1 hour.

A disabled parking permit, however, does not exempt the motorists from parking without an on-street parking permit between 12:00 midnight and 6:00 a.m., on those streets where this restriction is in effect.

Mrs. R. Fera does possess a valid Province of Ontario Disabled Parking Permit #B03213, expiring in June 1998 (Appendix II).

Conclusions:

Based on this information, Mrs. R. Fera can legally park on the south side of Hanson Road where on-street parking is presently prohibited, which would result in an impediment to the safe two-way vehicular traffic flow on the street.

We are more inclined to recommend prohibiting parking on the north side of Hanson Road, where on-street parking is legally permitted, by establishing a designated disabled parking space directly in front of 18 Hanson Road to accommodate a single motor vehicle. This would enable Mrs. R. Fera to park in the prohibited disabled parking space by virtue of her provincial permit, without disrupting traffic.

It is, therefore, recommended that a designated disabled parking space be established directly in front of 18 Hanson Road to accommodate a single motor vehicle.

Contact Person:

Stephen C. Brown

Manager Traffic/Parking

394-2655, 394-2888 (fax)

(Copies of Appendix I and Appendix II, referred to in the foregoing report, were forwarded to all Members of Council with the agenda of the York Community Council meeting of April 1, 1998, and copies thereof are on file in the Clerk's Department, York Civic Service.)

5

Release of Agreements and Securities Required

Pursuant to City of York Act, 1994

(City Council on May 13 and 14, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The York Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (April3,1998) from the York Solicitor:

Purpose:

The purpose of this report is to obtain Council's direction concerning the release of agreements and securities required pursuant to the City of York Act, 1994 as a condition to the issuance of demolition permits pursuant to that legislation.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

There are no financial implications.

Recommendations:

(1)That the Chief Building Official and his/her designates be authorized to execute a release of any agreement made with the owner of lands pursuant to Section 5 of the City of York Act, 1994, when foundation work pursuant to a building permit has been completed on lands to which such agreement relates; and

(2)that when such agreement has been released, the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer be authorized to release any securities held pursuant to such agreement.

Council Reference/Background/History:

By-law No. 3102-95 designates the former City of York as an area of demolition control pursuant to the City of York Act, 1994. The combined effect of that by-law and the Act is to prohibit the demolition of the whole or any part of a building or structure unless the person doing the demolition holds,

(a)a demolition permit issued under Section 33 of the Planning Act;

(b)a building permit to construct or erect a new building on the site;

(c)a building permit to add to or alter the building or structure to be partly demolished; or

(d)a demolition permit issued by Council under the private legislation.

As a condition of issuing a demolition permit under the private legislation, Council is authorized to require the owner to enter into an agreement with the City relating to "beautification" of the land, and is authorized to require securities to guarantee completion the beautification measures. However, the obligation to beautify the lands only becomes effective on a date specified in the agreement, which may not be earlier than 365 days after the demolition of the building. The intent of this provision is clearly that if the lands are redeveloped in that period, the requirements of the agreement are no longer in effect. The former City of York entered into a number of beautification agreements. Recently, the City received the first request for a release of an agreement and related securities provided pursuant to the Act on the basis that the lands have been redeveloped and the beautification measures are no longer required.

At the time of the enactment of By-law No. 3102-95, no policies were established specifying under what circumstances beautification agreements and related securities would be released.

Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:

As the obvious intent of the City of York Act, 1994 is only to require beautification measures up until the time that a new building is constructed on the lands, it is reasonable to release agreements requiring beautification measures and related securities when a new building is being constructed on the lands. The Chief Building Official advises that completion of foundation work pursuant to a building permit is an appropriate point at which to release such agreement and securities.

Conclusions:

It is reasonable to authorize the release of a beautification agreement and related securities when redevelopment is proceeding on the lands to which the agreement relates and that development has proceeded to the point of completion of foundation work as confirmed by the Chief Building Official or his or her designate.

Contact Person:

George McQ. Bartlett

York Solicitor

394-2531

394-2904 (Fax)

Ms. Marjorie Sutton, on behalf of the York Federation of Ratepayers, appeared before the Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter.

6

Application for Demolition Approval

2150 Eglinton Avenue West

Ward 28 - York-Eglinton

(City Council on May 13 and 14, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The York Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (April14,1998) from the York Commissioner of Development Services:

Purpose:

Under the City of York Act 1994 (Bill PR147), Council of the former City of York enacted special demolition control legislation for the purpose of securing beautification measures on the lands and abutting municipal boulevards as a condition of the issuance of demolition permits. By-lawNo.3102-95 was subsequently passed designating the entire City (York) as an area of demolition control pursuant to the City of York Act, 1994.

The owner has applied for a demolition permit to remove the building located on the subject lands. Community Council approval for the release of the permit is being sought.

Source of Funds:

No funding required.

Recommendations:

That approval to demolish the building shown on the attached site plan as Appendix "B" to this report be granted pursuant to By-law No. 3102-95 with no conditions of approval related to beautification.

Background:

The property owner, Sunoco Inc., through their agent Clarkway Construction Ltd., has applied to the City for a demolition permit. The owner wishes to demolish the service station located at 2150Eglinton Avenue West and complete the environmental remediation of the site.

The property is designated Mixed Use in the Official Plan and zoned MCR Main Street Commercial/Residential zone.

Discussion:

Further to circulation of this application, the following are the responses from various departments:

Operations Services - We have no concerns in regard to the proposed demolition.

Health Unit - A review of our files indicates no concerns over the demolition of the subject building.

Fire Department - Our files indicate that the underground gasoline storage tanks have been removed and therefore have no further concerns respecting the proposed demolition.

Development Review Division - The property is designated Mixed Use in the Official Plan and zoned MCR Main Street Commercial/Residential zone. The site was previously used as an automotive service station.

In view of the site's prime location on Eglinton Avenue West adjacent to the Dufferin/Eglinton commercial area, the development opportunities permitted by the current zoning, and a few preliminary development inquiries from prospective purchasers, the site has strong potential for immediate redevelopment for either residential, commercial or mixed use purposes. The Development Review Division has no objection to the approval of the demolition permit application and requires no conditions of approval relating to beautification.

The Development Review Division suggests that the applicant be advised that Site Plan Control will apply to the development of the site, subject to the provisions of the City of York Site Plan Control By-law.

Under the Site Plan Control Approval process the remediation of the former service station site will be addressed through the condition of approval which will require the submission to the City of a completed Record of Site Condition acknowledged as received by the Ministry of the Environment and Energy, prior to the issuance of a building permit for construction on the lands. Similarly, the landscape improvements also will be addressed through the Site Plan Approval process.

Local Historical Committees have been notified regarding the demolition permit application.

City Wide Issues:

None.

Conclusions:

The owner of the lands is currently proceeding with the remediation of the property for the most part outside of the boundaries of the building. In order to complete this work it is necessary to obtain a demolition permit for the building. Although there are no current permit applications for construction on the property, it is anticipated that a new owner will move quickly to development the site. Approval of the recommendation will allow this department to release the demolition permit and promote the development of the site in the current year.

Contact Name:

Bruce Ashton

York Director of Buildings and Chief Building Official

Telephone: 394-2497

Fax: 394-2503

(Copies of the Location Map, and Appendix B, referred to in the foregoing report, were forwarded to all Members of Council with the agenda of the York Community Council meeting of April1,1998, and copies thereof are on file in the Clerk's Department, York Civic Service.)

Ms. Marjorie Sutton, on behalf of the York Federation of Ratepayers, appeared before the Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter.

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Application for Demolition Approval

15 Robina Avenue Ward 28 - York-Eglinton

(City Council on May 13 and 14, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The York Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (April14,1998) from the York Commissioner of Development Services:

Purpose:

Under the City of York Act 1994 (Bill PR147), Council of the former City of York enacted special demolition control legislation for the purpose of securing beautification measures on the lands and abutting municipal boulevards as a condition of the issuance of demolition permits. By-law 3102-95 was subsequently passed designating the entire City (York) as an area of demolition control pursuant to the City of York Act, 1994.

The owner has applied for a demolition permit to remove the building located on the subject lands. Community Council approval for the release of the permit is being sought.

Source of Funds:

No funding required.

Recommendations:

That approval to demolish the building shown on the attached site plan as a Appendix "B" to this report be granted pursuant to By-law No. 3102-95 with no conditions of approval related to beautification.

Background:

The property owner, Clouston Developments Ltd., through their agent Greg Bettencourt, has applied to the City for a demolition permit. The owner wishes to demolish the commercial building located at 15 Robina Avenue and proceed with the environmental remediation of the site. The property is to be developed for low density residential in the near future.

Discussion:

Further to circulation of this application, the following are the responses from various departments:

Operations Services - We have no concerns in regard to the proposed demolition.

Health Unit - A review of our files indicates no concerns over the demolition of the subject building.

Fire Department - We have no concerns respecting the proposed demolition.

Development Review Division - The property is designated Mixed Use in the Official Plan and zoned LCR Local Commercial/Residential zone. A site specific zoning by-law also applies to permit the us of the lands for medical suites, professional offices, a private club, and any combination of these uses subject to specific parking standards. The site was previously used as a YMCA.

In view of the site's location on Robina Avenue just north of the St. Clair Avenue West commercial area, the development opportunities permitted by the current zoning, and an indication from the applicant that the owner intends to file an application for approval of a street townhouse development on the site, the site has strong potential for immediate redevelopment. The Development Review Division has no objection to approval of the demolition permit application and requires no conditions of approval relating to beautification.

The Development Review Division suggests that the applicant be advised that Site Plan Control approval will apply to the development of the site subject to the provisions of the City of York Site Plan Control By-law. Under the Site Plan Control Approval process the remediation of the site will be addressed through a condition of approval which will require the submission to the City of a completed Record of Site Condition acknowledged as received by the Ministry of the Environment and Energy, prior to the issuance of a building permit for construction on the lands. Similarly, the landscape development of the site will be addressed through the Plan Control Approval process.

Local Historical Committees have been notified regarding the demolition permit application.

City Wide Issues:

None.

Conclusions:

The owner of the lands has indicated the intent to redevelopment of the property for townhouses. In order for the appropriate remediation work to proceed, it is necessary to obtain a demolition permit for the building. Although there are no current building permit applications for construction on the property, it is anticipated that a new owner will move quickly to development the site. Approval of the recommendation will allow this department to release the demolition permit and promote the development of the site.

Contact Name:

Bruce Ashton

York Director of Buildings and Chief Building Official

Tel: 394-2497

Fax : 394-2503

(Copies of the Location Map, and Appendix B, referred to in the foregoing report, were forwarded to all Members of Council with the agenda of the York Community Council meeting of April1,1998, and copies thereof are on file in the Clerk's Department, York Civic Service.)

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Application for Demolition Approval

1576 Weston Road Ward 27 - York-Humber

(City Council on May 13 and 14, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The York Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (April14,1998) from the York Commissioner of Development Services:

Purpose:

Under the City of York Act 1994 (Bill PR147), Council of the former City of York enacted special demolition control legislation for the purpose of securing beautification measures on the lands and abutting municipal boulevards as a condition of the issuance of demolition permits. By-lawNo.3102-95 was subsequently passed designating the entire City (York) as an area of demolition control pursuant to the City of York Act, 1994.

The owner has applied for a demolition permit to remove the building located on the subject lands. Community Council approval for the release of the permit is being sought.

Source of Funds:

No funding required.

Recommendations:

That approval to demolish the building shown on the attached site plan as a Appendix "B" to this report be granted pursuant to By-law No. 3102-95, with no conditions of approval related to beautification.

Background:

The property owner, Clouston Developments Ltd., through their agent Greg Bettencourt, has applied to the City for a demolition permit. The owner wishes to demolish the commercial building located at 1576 Weston Road and proceed with the environmental remediation of the site. The property is to be developed for low density residential in the near future.

Discussion:

Further to circulation of this application, the following are the responses from various departments:

Operations Services - We have no concerns in regard to the proposed demolition.

Health Unit - A review of our files indicates no concerns over the demolition of the subject building.

Fire Department - We have no concerns respecting the proposed demolition.

Development Services Review - The property is designated High Density Residential in the Official Plan and zoned MCR Main Street Commercial/Residential zone. Zoning By-law No. 3623-97 recently rezoned the lands RM2 Residential Multiple Zone 2. However, this By-law is under appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board and the zoning is not yet in full force and effect. The site was previously used as a public garage and automobile leasing office.

The site is the subject of a minor variance and consent application to permit the development of 12 street townhouses. The Committee of Adjustment on April 14, 1998 will consider these applications. A Site Plan Approval application for the townhouse development has also been filed and is under review.

In view of the pending redevelopment of the site as represented by the current active development approval application under review by the City, the Development Review Division has no objection to approval of the demolition permit application and requires no conditions of approval relating to beautification.

The Development Review Division will advise the applicant that under the Site Plan Control approval process, the remediation of the site will be addressed through a condition of approval which will require the submission to the City of a completed Record of Site Condition acknowledged as received by the Ministry of the Environment and Energy, prior to the issuance of a building permit for construction on the lands. The landscape improvement of the site will be addressed through the Plan Control Approval process.

Local Historical Committees have been notified regarding the demolition permit application.

City Wide Issues:

None.

Conclusions:

The owner of the lands is currently proceeding with the redevelopment of the property for townhouses. In order for the appropriate remediation work to proceed it is necessary to obtain a demolition permit for the building. Although there are no current building permit applications for construction on the property, it is anticipated that a new owner will move quickly to development the site. Approval of the recommendation will allow this department to release the demolition permit and promote the development of the site.

Contact Name:

Bruce Ashton

York Director of Buildings and Chief Building Official

Tel: 394-2497

Fax: 394-2503

(Copies of the Location Map, and Appendix B, referred to in the foregoing report, were forwarded to all Members of Council with the agenda of the York Community Council meeting of April1,1998, and copies thereof are on file in the Clerk's Department, York Civic Service.)

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Designation of Private Roadways at 1400 Weston Road

as Fire Routes - Ward 27, York-Humber

(City Council on May 13 and 14, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The York Community Council recommends that:

(1)the following report (April 29, 1998) from the York Fire Chief be adopted; and

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

Purpose

Gregory DeFreitas, Engineer representing the site developer, B. G. Shickedanz Central Inc., is requesting that three private roadways at 1400 Weston Road, Block E, be designated as fire routes.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

Traffic Budget.

Recommendations:

The City Solicitor be authorized to draft an amendment to Fire Route By-law No. 3387-79 to designate the private roadways as fire routes and forward the amending by-law to Council.

Council Reference/Background/History:

This site is presently being developed as a residential complex of 94 townhouse units in a total of 14 separate buildings serviced by municipal and private roadway access.

Designating the roadways as fire routes will provide a means of parking control that will be necessary to ensure that fire department access is maintained free of obstruction.

Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:

The three private roadways on this site are required to facilitate fire department access to the townhouses.

Conclusions:

We have reviewed the application and site plan drawings and have no objections to the proposed fire route designation. As a result, the Fire Department supports this application.

Contact Name:

Peter Derrington, Captain, Fire Prevention

York Fire Services

Telephone: 394-2787

10

Alteration of Roselawn Avenue at Castlefield Avenue

Ward 27, York-Eglinton

(City Council on May 13 and 14, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The York Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (April27,1998 from the York Commissioner of Operations Services:

Purpose:

The purpose of this report is to request Council to pass a by-law authorizing an alteration of Roselawn Avenue at Castlefield Avenue.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Status:

None required.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1)The City enact a by-law authorizing the alteration of Roselawn Avenue at Castlefield Avenue, and

(2)The Clerk be instructed to publish the required notice as set out in the Municipal Act.

Council Reference/Background History:

Item 13 of Section XVIII of the subdivision/site plan agreement between Castlefield Estates Inc. and the Corporation of the City of York dated October 14,1997, states that:

"The owner agrees to complete, at its sole expense, the works required for the closing of a portion Roselawn Avenue abutting the Lands in accordance with the plans listed in Schedule'D' and said work shall be completed within twelve (12) months following the first occupancy of any building constructed on the Lands."

Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:

To accommodate a residential subdivision development on the east side of Dufferin Street between Roselawn Avenue and the CN Railway right-of-way the Operations Services Department requires that the owner of the subdivision close Roselawn Avenue at Castlefield Avenue, and realign the section of Roselawn Avenue west of Castlefield Avenue.

The purpose of the alteration which is shown in Appendix I, is to improve the overall safety for both pedestrians and vehicular traffic at the intersection.

In order to proceed with this work, Council must pass a by-law to stop up and close RoselawnAvenue. Section 301 of the Municipal Act provides that before passing a by-law for stopping up, altering, widening, diverting, selling or leading a highway for establishing or laying out a highway, notice of the proposed by-law shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks and further that Council shall hear any person who claims that this land will be prejudicially affected by the by-law and who applies to be heard.

In addition, under the Ontario's Environmental Assessment Act, this type of project, which has minor environmental significance is approved subject to the screening process. With this in mind, public notice for the project has been prepared (please see Appendix II). This notice will be delivered to residents/businesses affected by the works on or after May 27, 1998.

Conclusions:

In order to proceed with the road improvement work on Roselawn Avenue at Castlefield Avenue, it is necessary that authority be granted for the introduction of a Bill in Council in the form of the draft by-law attached as Appendix III.

Contact Name:

Chi H. Ng

Director of Professional Services, York Civic Centre

tel: 394-2648 fax: 394-2888

(Copies of Appendices I, II and III, referred to in the foregoing report, were forwarded to all Members of Council with the agenda of the York Community Council meeting of May 6, 1998, and copies thereof are on file in the Clerk's Department, York Civic Centre.)

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Installation of All-Way Southbound Stop Control at

Arlington Avenue and Humewood Gardens

(City Council on May 13 and 14, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The York Community Council recommends that:

(1)an all-way stop control be installed for southbound traffic on Arlington Avenue at Humewood Gardens; and

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

Purpose:

Councillor Joe Mihevc, by memo dated October 20, 1997 (Appendix I), is requesting reconsideration of the installation of an all-way stop control at Arlington Avenue and Humewood Gardens, to resolve motorists speeding on Arlington Avenue.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

None required.

Recommendations:

(1)That an all-way stop control is not warranted at the intersection of Arlington Avenue and Humewood Gardens, and therefore not recommended for installation; and

(2)Further, the Metropolitan Toronto Police be requested to provide strict enforcement of the existing by-lawed and signed 40 km/h speed limit on Arlington Avenue between Vaughan Road and St. Clair Avenue West to deter motorists from exceeding the legal speed limit.

Council Reference/Background History:

Councillor Joe Mihevc is requesting reconsideration of the installation of an all-way stop control at the intersection of Arlington Avenue and Humewood Gardens.

Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:

The present geometric layout of the intersection is a "T" type design.

Arlington Avenue is classified as a local roadway under the City of York Official Plan, providing one-way vehicular traffic flow in a southbound direction between Vaughan Road and St. Clair Avenue West.

Humewood Gardens is classified as a local roadway under the City of York Official Plan, providing two-way vehicular traffic flow in an east/west direction between Arlington Avenue and Humewood Drive.

Presently, the intersection is under stop control for westbound traffic on Humewood Gardens. There is presently a by-lawed and signed reduced speed limit of 40 km/h on Arlington Avenue between Vaughan Road and St.Clair Avenue West.

To ensure the overall effectiveness and safety of all-way stop conditions, established warrant criteria are utilized in analyzing the eight (8) hour count data to determine if the warrants are justified.

In order for an intersection to be warranted for an all-way stop control, at least one of the five warrant criteria must be fulfilled one hundred percent . A recent study at the intersection of Arlington Avenue and Humewood Gardens yielded the following results:

Conclusions:

Based on the study results, an all-way stop control is not warranted at the intersection of Arlington Avenue and Humewood Gardens and is therefore not recommended.

Contact Name:

Stephen C. Brown, Manager, Traffic/Parking

394-2655, 394-2888 (fax)

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(Communication dated October 20, 1997, from

Councillor Joe Mihevc, Ward 28, York-Eglinton)

Residents of Arlington Avenue have contacted my office regarding their concern that there presently is not a stop sign on Arlington Avenue at Humewood Gardens.

The residents have raised concern with the speed of the cars as they travel south on Arlington and try to 'beat the light' at St. Clair Avenue West. The residents have been informed by radar police that officers have been overwhelmed with the speed of the cars travelling through this residential area.

I understand that this corner has been studied previously for a stop sign, however, under the present situation, I would ask that the Committee reopen this request.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

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Other Items Considered by the Community Council

(City Council on May 13 and 14, 1998, received this Clause, for information.)

(a)York Community Seniors Advisory Committee

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

The York Community Council reports having:

(1)requested the York Community Seniors Advisory Committee to extend an invitation to members of Council to participate on the committee;

(2)invited the Committee to make a deputation at the Tax Policy and Assessment Task Force on taxation issues related to seniors; and

(3)received the following communication:

(April 1, 1998) from the Executive Director, York West Senior Citizens Centre, requesting to make a presentation to inform York Community Council of the York Community Seniors Advisory Committee, its member agencies, terms of reference, a brief history of their activities; and to receive direction from the four councillors as to what relationship the committee could have with the community council.

Mr. Stuart Hill, York West Senior Citizens Centre, appeared before the Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter.

(b)Levy Site (Riverboat Landing), 1400 Weston Road,

Request for Reactivation of the Westpointe Advisory Committee

Ward 27, York-Humber.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1)requested the York Solicitor to submit a report on the history of this property, the status of the current application, and any legal implications prior to the reactivation of theWestpointe Advisory Committee; and

(2) received the following communication:

(April 6, 1998) from Ms. Ella Jackson, Chair, Westpointe Foresight Group, requesting that the Council of the City of Toronto reactivate the Westpointe Advisory Committee as soon as possible as there has been a new purchaser of the Levy site; that it is their understanding that the development is proceeding; and advising that at the time of the Ontario Municipal Board Hearing, their organization reached an agreement with the applicant regarding their concerns which were to be monitored by the Westpointe Advisory Committee (a Committee formed by the former City of York Council to have a watching brief on the proposed development).

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

-Ms. Ella Jackson, Chair, Westpointe Foresight Group; and

-Ms. Marjorie Sutton, on behalf of the York Federation of Ratepayers

(c)York Community Council Representation

on Board of Directors of Arts York.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1) submitted the following names to the Nominating Committee, for consideration with respect to an appointment of a Councillor to the Board of Directors of Arts York:

Councillor Rob Davis

Councillor Joe Mihevc; and

(2)received the following communication:

(March 26, 1998) from Ms. Janet Atkinson, Chair, Board of Directors, Arts York, requesting representation on the Board of Directors by one of York Community Council's members, and providing information on their recently completed Community Cultural Plan

Ms. Liliana D'Avella, Arts York, appeared before the Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter.

(d)Lighting Improvements on:

(1)Eglinton Avenue West from Bicknell Avenue

to Richardson Avenue; and

(2)East/West Laneway immediately south of Eglinton Avenue West

from Yarrow Road to a dead end.

Ward 27, York-Humber.

The York Community Council reports having considered the following communication (April 9, 1998) from Mr. Nick Nytko, Planning Foreman, Toronto Hydro-Electric Commission, and having:

(1)requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to direct the York Commissioner of Operations Services, to proceed with the lighting of the east/west lane immediately south of Eglinton Avenue West, from Yarrow Road to a dead end, at an estimated cost of $3,500.00;

(2)deferred consideration of the proposed lighting improvements on both sides of EglintonAvenue West, from Bicknell Avenue to Richardson Avenue, estimated to cost $35,000.00;

(3)requested the Commissioner of Economic Development, Tourism, Arts and Culture, to direct the York Commissioner of Development Services, to report on the feasibility of installing decorative lighting fixtures in the area of EglintonAvenue West, from Bicknell Avenue to Richardson Avenue proposed for lighting improvements, in view of the recently established Keele-Eglinton Business Improvement Area;

(4)requested the General Manager, Toronto Hydro-Electric Commission:

(a)to report on the level of lighting on arterial roads in York, compared with other areas of the City;

(b)to advise whether consideration is being given to establishing a standard level of lighting throughout the City of Toronto;

(c)to advise their staff that when responding to an enquiry from an individual member of Council, that copies of their communication be sent to both Councillors for that particular ward, or to all members of the York Community Council if the matter relates to a City-wide issue; and

(d)requested that Mr. Rick Nytko, the Planning Foreman, to appear before the Community Council when this report is being considered; and

(5)requested the City Clerk to forward to the York Community Council, a copy of any policy or direction, with respect to notification and copies of correspondence being sent to all Ward Councillors regarding enquiries from individual Councillors.

(April 9, 1998) from Mr. Rick Nytko, Planning Foreman, Toronto Hydro-Electric Commission, to the Planning and Economic Development Department, York Civic Centre, responding to a request regarding the feasibility of installing lighting, and submitting the following information:

Improved Lighting on both Sides of Eglinton Avenue West

from Bicknell Avenue to Richardson Avenue:

-the existing lighting is well above the 22 lux level recommended for a major arterial road;

-any improvement requires council approval for required funding;

-adding additional illumination would increase operating costs as well as impairing motorists' visual acuity when entering and exiting the area;

-recommend replacing fourteen existing 400 watt luminaires with 200 watt luminaires;

-install thirteen additional 200 watt luminaires and six poles;

-upgrade the underground street lighting system between Bicknell Avenue and Keele Street.

Estimated cost is $35,000.

Lighting in Lane Running East/West immediately

South of Eglinton Avenue West fromYarrow Road to a dead end:

The only laneway in the immediate area that is not illuminated:

-recommend installing one pole and one luminaire in each section of laneway.

Estimated cost is $3,500.00.

The York Community Council submits the following communication:

(April 14, 1998) from Councillor Frances Nunziata, requesting that the foregoing letter from the Toronto Hydro-Electric Commission, be placed on the agenda for consideration.

Ms. Marjorie Sutton appeared before the Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter.

(e)Request from Toronto Police 12 Division for

Notification of Community Events during

June, July and August - Ward 27, York-Humber

and Ward 28, York-Eglinton.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1)requested the Commissioner of Neighbourhood and Community Services, to direct the York Commissioner of Community Services, to send to the police divisions which jurisdictions include York, copies of all permits issued to groups for use of public parks and facilities for community events on a year-round basis; and

(2)received the following communication:

(April 2, 1998) from Councillor Frances Nunziata, requesting that the Toronto Police No.12 Divisional Community Response Unit, be notified prior to a permit being issued for a community event during the months of June, July, and August.

Ms. Marjorie Sutton on behalf of the York Federation of Ratepayers, appeared before the Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter.

(f)Parking of School Buses on Residential Streets.

The York Community Council reports having received the deputations.

Request from Councillor Joe Mihevc, that Clause No. 14 (ee) of City of Toronto York Community Council Report No. 4, be placed on the agenda for reconsideration, having regard to a communication (March 24, 1998) from Councillor Bill Saundercook forwarding a letter (January 26, 1998) from the Eglinton-Keele Residents' Committee; that an amendment to the uniform traffic by-laws be made to include banning and restricting all school buses from parking on residential streets in the City of Toronto", being received by the York Community Council on April 1, 1998.

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

-Mr. Fred Lindsay, Keele-Eglinton Residents Committee; and

-Ms. Marjorie Sutton, on behalf of the York Federation of Ratepayers.

(g)Request for Alternate Side and Permit Parking on

Peveril Hill Road South, Ward 28, York-Eglinton.

The York Community Council reports having requested the City Clerk to undertake a poll of the residents on Peveril Hill Road South to deuterium interest in alternate side and permit parking.

The Community Council submits the following:

(April 6, 1998) from the York Commissioner of Operations Services, advising that field surveys reveal that there is a total complement of sixteen (16) curbside parking spaces available on both the east and west sides of Peveril Hill Road South; and recommending that the Community Council approve the implementation of alternate side and permit parking on this street, subject to the results of a poll of the residents to determine interest in this proposal.

(h)Request for Watermain Relining on Earlsdale Avenue

between Oakwood Avenue and Glenholme Avenue,

Ward 28, York-Eglinton.

The York Community Council reports having approved the following report:

(April 16, 1998) from the York Commissioner of Operations Services, providing information in response to a petition from residents on Earlsdale Avenue between Oakwood Avenue and Glenholme Avenue regarding relining for the watermain on Earlsdale Avenue; and recommending that (1) this report be received as information; and (2) the York Operations Services Department monitor the quality of water on Earlsdale Avenue and report back to the Community Council.

(i)Appeal of Committee of Adjustment Application

43 Bralorne Crescent, Ward 28, York-Humber.

The York Community Council reports having received the following report:

(April 9, 1998) from the York Commissioner of Development Services, advising that the owner of the subject property has appealed the Committee of Adjustment decision of March3,1998, granting a minor variance to permit a one-storey front addition (8.3 m² front entrance foyer) to an existing two storey semi-detached dwelling, on the condition that the depth of the addition be reduced by 0.6 metres from 2.7 metres to 2.1 metres; that the Development Services Department provided no comment on the minor variance application for 43 Bralorne Crescent; that no direction is required for staff to attend the Municipal Board hearing; and that this report be received.

(j)Development Applications Received.

The York Community Council reports having received the following report:

(April 9, 1998) from the York Commissioner of Development Services, advising that new development applications have been received for 220 Bowie Avenue and 15 Robina Avenue (Zoning Amendment Applications); and Site Plan Approval Amendment Applications for 25 Nashville Avenue, 1515 Bathurst Street, and 1575 Weston Road; and recommending that the report be received.

(k)Possible Amendment to Zoning By-law No. 3623-97 (Housing)

to Add Maximum House Depth Regulations.

The York Community Council reports having received the following report:

(April 16, 1998) from the York Commissioner of Development Services, advising that the York Development Services Department is undertaking a study of house lengths in areas zoned R1 and R2 in the former City of York, in light of the potential impacts of the increase in floor space index provided for by Zoning By-law No. 3623-97; that a report on this matter will be completed for Council's consideration at a Planning Act public meeting, likely to be held in the Fall of this year; and recommending that this report be received as information.

Ms. Marjorie Sutton, on behalf of the York Federation of Ratepayers, appeared before the Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter.

(l)Uniform Permit Parking By-law and

Area-Wide Permit Parking Policy.

The York Community Council reports having received the following communication:

(March 30, 1998) transmittal letter from the City Clerk, advising that the Urban Environment and Development Committee on March 23 and 24, 1998, had before it a Committee Transmittal from the City Clerk of Toronto, advising of the York Community Council's recommendation of February 18, 1998, and had referred the aforementioned Committee Transmittal to the Interim Functional Lead, Transportation, with a request that he submit a report to the Urban Environment and Development Committee on all of the issues related to a uniform permit parking by-law prior to developing a uniform policy, in order to determine whether it is desirable to proceed in that manner.

Ms. Marjorie Sutton, on behalf of the York Federation of Ratepayers, appeared before the Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter.

(m)Damage to Property at 112 Robina Avenue

from Roots of Tree on City Property.

The York Community Council reports having referred the following communication to the York Solicitor, to report on possible compensation for damages to private property by roots from a tree on public property, in view of the absence of a policy:

(April 15, 1998) from Mr. and Mrs. Sacco advising that staff of the Parks Department had inspected their property and the tree on City property, the roots of which have damaged the entrance to their home, caused cement steps to angle out disproportionately, a slight movement to the bearing wall on the driveway, and damage to a bearing wall of heavy stones and brick to the sidewalk which appears ready to fall on to the public sidewalk.

Mr. Lorenzo Sacco appeared before the Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter.

(n)Petition Requesting 24-hour On-Street Permit Parking

on Batavia Avenue, Ward 27, York-Humber.

The York Community Council reports having referred the following communication to the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services, for the York Commissioner of Operations Services to report:

(April 27, 1998) from Councillor Frances Nunziata, submitting a petition signed by the residents of Batavia Avenue, indicating their support for 24-hour on-street permit parking on Batavia Avenue.

(o)Notification to Residents of Changes in Parking Regulations.

The York Community Council reports having approved the following:

(April 24, 1998) motion by Councillor Saundercook:

WHEREAS any changes in current parking affect all residents on a street; and

WHEREAS major changes to existing regulations may have a major impact on the residents;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that prior to any changes in parking by-laws, such as the implementation of alternate side parking, that the City Clerk be requested to undertake a poll of the residents to determine interest in the proposal, and to report back to the Community Council for decision.

(p)Renovations to Playground at St. Alphonsus Catholic School

Ward 28, York-Eglinton.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1)supported in principle, the proposed renovations to the playground at St.AlphonsusCatholic School;

(2)requested the Budget Committee to include funds in the 1999 Capital Budget for a partnership funding arrangement for this project;

(3)requested the Commissioner of Community and Neighbourhood Services to direct the York Commissioner of Community Services, to initiate discussions with officials of the Toronto Catholic School Board on this renovation project, and to report back to the Community Council; and

(4)requested the Commissioner of Community and Neighbourhood Services to report on a funding formula and policy with respect to joint projects between the City of Toronto and School Boards for schools located in Wards 27 and 28.

The Community Council submits the following communications:

(i)(April 22, 1998) from Councillor Joe Mihevc, advising that the community around St.Alphonsus Catholic School is deficient in park space; that a playground would benefit the community; that the Community Council support this proposal in the 1999 Capital Budget for a partnership funding arrangement between York and the Toronto Catholic School Board for renovations to the playground at St. Alphonsus' Schoolyard; and that staff be directed to work with appropriate Toronto Catholic School Board Officials to begin this renovation project.

(ii)(February 23, 1998) from Councillor Rob Davis to Mr. Ken Dickin, York Commissioner of Community Services, advising that the Parents Council at St. Alphonsus Catholic School are is at the beginning stages of development a new playground; and requesting that the department make available staff resources to this project.

(q)Redevelopment of Playgrounds at St. John Bosco and

St. Nicolas of Bari Catholic Schools - Ward 28, York-Eglinton.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1)supported in principle, the proposed renovations to the playgrounds at St.JohnBosco and St. Nicolas of Bari Catholic Schools;

(2)requested the Budget Committee to include funds in the 1999 Capital Budget for a partnership funding arrangement for these projects, with a funding formula to be determined at a later date; and

(3)requested the Commissioner of Community and Neighbourhood Services to direct the York Commissioner of Community Services, to initiate discussions with officials of the Toronto Catholic School Board on this renovation project, and to report back to the Community Council.

The Community Council submits the following communications:

(i)(April 22, 1998) from Councillor Joe Mihevc advising that the community around St. John Bosco Catholic School is deficient in park space; that the playground would benefit the community; requesting that the Community Council support of a proposal in the 1999 Capital Budget for a 50%-50% partnership funding between York and the Toronto Catholic School Board to renovate the playground at St. John Bosco Elementary School; and that staff be directed to work with appropriate Toronto Catholic School Board Officials to begin this renovation project.

(ii)(April 6, 1998) from Councillor Rob Davis to Mr. Peter Demelo, Parent Council, St.Nicolas of Bari Catholic School, acknowledging concerns regarding lack of playground facilities at the school.

(r)Cedarvale Neighbourhood Speed and

Traffic Management Plan, Ward 27, York-Humber.

The York Community Council reports having considered the following communication (April 23, 1998) from Councillor Davis, and having:

(1)unanimously voted to reopen the foregoing matter, to reconsider the decisions of the Community Council of April 1, 1998; and

(2)requested the Commissioner of Works and Protective Services to direct the YorkCommissioner of Operations Services, to undertake traffic counts on the streets within the Cedarvale area.

(April 23, 1998) from Councillor Rob Davis, requesting that the subject matter which was considered by the Community Council on April 1, 1998 be reopened for full debate, in view of the already approved traffic plan and the financial implications for the City.

Ms. Marjorie Sutton, on behalf of the York Federation of Ratepayers, appeared before the Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter.

(s)Establishment of Sub-Committee to Review York's Infrastructure.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1)approved the following motion by Councillor Saundercook, regarding the establishment of a sub-committee with a mandate to identify areas of infrastructure in need of upgrading to similar standards in other areas of the City of Toronto;

(2)adopted the Terms of Reference as set out in the communication (May 5, 1998) from Councillor Bill Saundercook; and

(3)requested members of the Community Council to propose the names of citizen and business representatives to serve on the sub-committee, and that this information be submitted to the May 27, 1998 meeting of the Community Council.

(i)Motion by CouncillorSaundercook:

WHEREAS the area known as the former City of York was unable for many years to generate enough revenue to maintain its physical, cultural and social infrastructure; and

WHEREAS with the amalgamation of area municipalities as the new City of Toronto, there is an opportunity to redress these historic inequities;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the York Community Council establish a sub-committee, chaired by the Community Council Chair, with a mandate to develop a plan to identify infrastructure areas in need of upgrading to standards established in other areas in the former municipalities;

THAT the purpose of the plan would be to revitalize the physical, cultural and social infrastructure of the former City of York;

THAT the sub-committee be comprised of:

-the four (4) Councillors from Wards 27 and 28;

-two (2) representatives each from ratepayers associations

in Wards 27 and 28;

-one (1) local representative from the Toronto Social and Community Council; and

-one (1) representative from the cultural sector in York; and

THAT the completed draft plan be distributed for community consultation and comment.

(ii)(May 5, 1998) from Councillor Bill Saundercook, Chair, recommending that the York Community Council approve the following Terms of Reference for the Infrastructure Sub-Committee, appoint community representatives, and direct staff to call the first meeting:

York Infrastructure Sub-Committee

Terms of Reference

Introduction:

As a separate municipality, York did not fare as well as the other members of the Toronto federation. York's assessment base had the least non-residential assessment of all the municipalities. At the same time, the income level and property values of the residential population was the lowest in Metro.

As a result of funding difficulties, York did not have the resources to provide adequate recreational facilities and parkland; streets fell into disrepair and there was inadequate separation of storm and sanitary sewers.

At the same time that York has had less than average revenues, York's social service needs have been higher than average. York has become an immigrant reception area due to the lower costs of its homes. York has similarly attracted a large share of other low income families, many with social service requirements. The inadequate tax base has meant that an adequate level of social service delivery has not been provided to York's residents.

Now, with amalgamation, there is the opportunity for York to share the assessment base of the entire City. Not only can York look forward to an average level of funding, York can even look forward to a higher than average level of funding due to the higher than average needs of its citizens and its infrastructure.

It is now necessary to plan for this improved infrastructure and program funding and to ensure its delivery in a coordinated and consistent fashion so as to maximize the benefits to the citizens of the Community of York.

The proposed Infrastructure Committee will be the vehicle to ensure planning and delivery coordination.

Duration:

The Committee will meet and function as long as it is deemed necessary by York Community Council.

Composition:

The Committee should include the four York Councillors, a ratepayers representative from each ward, a representative from the Community and Social Planning Council, and a representative of York's businesses.

Chair:

The Chair of the Community Council shall be the Chair of the Infrastructure Committee.

Mandate:

The Committee shall be responsible for the creation of a comprehensive infrastructure and social program delivery plan for the York Community.

The Committee shall be responsible for ensuring that adequate research is undertaken to determine the nature and extent of York's under service situation, including gaps and inequalities in comparison to city wide standards and levels of service, and to present both the problems and the proposed solutions to City Council and its departments and committees, and to the representatives of other levels of government.

The Committee shall work with representatives of City Departments, including but not necessarily restricted to the following functions:

-Works

-Parks

-Facilities

-Recreation

-Fire

-Planning Library

-Public Health

-Housing

-Children's Services

-Senior Citizens Services

-Welfare

-Social Services

Process and Workplan:

1.Terms of Reference approved by York Community Council.

2.Identify and Invite Community and Staff stakeholders to participate.

3.Schedule the First meeting.

4.Assemble and identify information and reports re existing situation.

5.Identify gaps in data.

6.Undertake the necessary studies.

7.Prepare recommendations.

8.Draft Report.

9.Consult the Community.

10.Receive Council approval and necessary budget.

(t)Permit Parking on Valewood Avenue between

Arlington Avenue and Wychwood Avenue -

Poll Results - Ward 28, York-Eglinton.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1)directed that on-street permit parking not be implemented on Valewood Avenue between Arlington Avenue and WychwoodAvenue; and

(2)received the following communication:

(April 24, 1998) from the City Clerk, advising that of the three residents polled, one reply was received that was not in favour of the proposal to implement on-street permit parking on Valewood Avenue between Arlington Avenue and Wychwood Avenue; and requesting the direction of the Community Council.

(u)Permit Parking on Arlington Avenue between

Rushton Road and Winnett Avenue - Poll Results

Ward 28, York-Eglinton.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1)directed that on-street permit parking not be implemented on Arlington Avenue between Rushton Road and WinnettAvenue; and

(2)received the following communication:

(April 23, 1998) from the City Clerk, advising that 118 residents were polled, nineteen (19) responses were received, with seven (7) replies in favour and twelve (12) opposed to the implementation of on-street permit parking on Arlington Avenue between Rushton Road and Winnett Avenue; and requesting the direction of the Community Council.

(v)Permit Parking on Graham Gardens - Poll Results

Ward 28, York-Eglinton.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1)directed that on-street permit parking not be implemented on Graham Gardens; and

(2)received the following communication:

(April 24, 1998) from the City Clerk, advising that nineteen (19) residents were polled, four (4) responses were received, with one (1) reply in favour and three (3) opposed; and requesting direction from the Community Council.

(w)Permit Parking on Humewood Gardens between

Arlington Avenue and Humewood Drive - Poll Results

Ward 28, York-Eglinton.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1)directed that on-street permit parking not be implemented on HumewoodGardens between Arlington Avenue and Humewood Drive; and

(2)received the following communication:

(April 24, 1998) from the City Clerk, advising that thirteen (13) residents were polled, seven (7) responses were received with two (2) in favour and five (5) opposed; and requesting direction from the Community Council.

(x)Permit Parking on Bude Street between Alameda Avenue

and Winona Drive - Ward 28, York-Eglinton.

The York Community Council reports having deferred consideration of the following communication to its meeting of May 27, 1998, to allow Councillors Davis and Mihevc to discuss the matter.

(April 23, 1998) from the City Clerk, advising that nineteen (19) residents were polled, that no replies were received; and requesting direction from the Community Council.

(y)Speed Reduction in School Zones.

The York Community Council reports having referred the following motion to the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services for appropriate action:

(May 4, 1998) motion by Councillor Saundercook:

WHEREAS child safety is an important issue across the whole City of Toronto; and

WHEREAS child safety is often compromised around schools located on major arterial roadways; and

WHEREAS the former City of Toronto had been testing many promising programs on slowing the speed of traffic in school zones, such as Keele Street north Bloor; and

WHEREAS there are many schools in the former City of York in a similar situation, where they are located on major arterial roadways;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Transportation Department staff be requested to advise Council on the status of the test projects in the former City of Toronto; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Transportation staff produce a report on the feasibility of expanding the program to all school zones located on major arterial roadways in Wards 27 and 28, and the feasibility of expanding the project to all schools across the City of Toronto.

(z)Public Consultations on the Roles and Responsibilities

of Community Councils.

The York Community Council reports that having regard to opportunties for citizens to comment on this matter, by:

(1)invitation to make submissions at the February 18, 1998 meeting of the York Community Council;

(2)forwarding copies of the Discussion Paper (March 1998) on The Roles and Responsibilities of Community Councils in the City of Toronto, to ratepayer groups, service clubs, community groups, representatives from the business, hospital, and education sectors, and interested parties; and

(3)the residents of York attending other consultation meetings held throughout the City of Toronto;

the Community Council decided that further public consultation was not required.

The York Community Council submits the following:

(April 29, 1998) from Councillor Frances Nunziata, attaching a copy of a report (April16,1998) from Councillor David Miller, Chair, Special Committee to the Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team; and requesting that the Community Council approve a public meeting, suitably advertised, as soon as possible.

Ms. Marjorie Sutton, on behalf of the York Federation of Ratepayers, appeared before the Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter.

(aa)Neighbourhood Watch Program.

The York Community Council reports having received the following communication:

(April 27, 1998) transmittal letter from the City Clerk, enclosing copy of Clause No. 33 in Report No. 4 of the North York Community Council regarding the above subject, which was adopted by City Council at its meeting held on April 16, 1998.

Respectfully submitted,

B. SAUNDERCOOK,

Chair

Toronto, May 6, 1998

(Report No. 5 of The Yrok Community Council was adopted, without amendment, by City Council on May 13 and 14, 1998.)