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Considered by City Council on
March 31, 2010
April 1, 2010



Scarborough Community Council


Meeting No. 33   Contact Yvonne Davies, Committee Administrator
Meeting Date Tuesday, March 9, 2010
  Phone 416-396-7287
Start Time 9:30 AM
  E-mail scc@toronto.ca
Location Council Chamber, Scarborough Civic Centre
  Chair   Councillor Mike Del Grande  

Item  

SC33.3 Designation of Fire Routes and Amendment to Chapter 880 – Fire Routes (Ward: 41)  

SC33.8 Assumption of Services - 8800 Sheppard Avenue East – Mattamy (Rouge) Limited Phase 3, Registered Plan of Subdivision 66M-2419 (Ward: 42)  

SC33.9 Assumption of Services - 4100 Sheppard Avenue East - Greater Toronto Transit Authority (Ward: 39)  

SC33.11 Proposed Lane Designation and Signs – Southbound Curb Lane on Midland Avenue at Kingston Road (Ward: 36)  

SC33.13 Traffic Control Signals Study – Birchmount Road and Flora Drive (Ward: 37)  

SC33.21 50, 60, 80, 90, 100 Scottfield Drive – Removal of Holding Designation (H) Application – Final Report (Ward: 41)  

SC33.22 Morningside Heights Community – Designation of a Site Plan Control Area – Final Report (Ward: 42)  

SC33.23 6500, 6510, 6520, 6530 and 6550 Lawrence Avenue East – Official Plan, Rezoning and Draft Plan of Subdivision Applications – Final Report (Ward: 44)  

SC33.24 Scarborough Light Rail Transit (LRT)  



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Considered by City Council on
March 31, 2010
April 1, 2010



Scarborough Community Council



SC33.3

 

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 41 

Designation of Fire Routes and Amendment to Chapter 880 – Fire Routes
City Council Decision

City Council on March 31 and April 1, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council designate part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plan filed with the Fire Chief in respect of the municipal addresses set out below as fire routes pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880- Fire Routes – 3250, 3260, 3262, 3272, 3276 and 3278 Midland Avenue.

 

2.         City Council authorize the Fire Chief and City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route.

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Committee Recommendations

Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

 

1.        City Council designate part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plan filed with the Fire Chief in respect of the municipal addresses set out below as fire routes pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880- Fire Routes – 3250, 3260, 3262, 3272, 3276 and 3278 Midland Avenue.

 

2.         City Council authorize the Fire Chief and City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route.

Origin
(February 12, 2010) Report from Fire Chief, Toronto Fire Services
Summary

To obtain Council approval for the amendment of the Fire Route By-law to designate certain locations as fire routes within the meaning of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 880, as amended.

 

Fire Services uses designated fire routes as a key mechanism in regulating fire prevention, including the prevention of spreading of fires and the delivery of fire protection services.

Background Information (Committee)
Staff Report - Fire Routes - Midland Avenue
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-27403.pdf)

Attachment - Fire Routes - Midland Avenue
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-27404.pdf)


SC33.8

 

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 42 

Assumption of Services - 8800 Sheppard Avenue East – Mattamy (Rouge) Limited Phase 3, Registered Plan of Subdivision 66M-2419
City Council Decision

City Council on March 31 and April 1, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council assume the services installed for Registered Plan 66M-2419 and that the City formally assume the roads within the Plan of Subdivision at 8800 Sheppard Avenue East.

 

2.         City Council authorize the Legal Services Division to release the portion of the performance guarantee held with respect to this development Plan 66M-2419.

 

3.         City Council direct that an assumption By-law be prepared to assume the public highways and municipal services in Subdivision Plan 66M-2419.

 

4.         City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the assumption By-law in the Land Registry Office, at the expense of the Owner.

 

5.         City Council authorize the City Clerk and the Treasurer to sign any release or other documentation necessary to give effect thereto.

 

6.         City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to transfer ownership of the street lighting system constructed within Plan of Subdivision No. 66M-2419 to Toronto Hydro.

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Committee Recommendations

Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

 

1.         City Council assume the services installed for Registered Plan 66M-2419 and that the City formally assume the roads within the Plan of Subdivision at 8800 Sheppard Avenue East.

 

2.         City Council authorize the Legal Services Division to release the portion of the performance guarantee held with respect to this development Plan 66M-2419.

 

3.         City Council direct that an assumption By-law be prepared to assume the public highways and municipal services in Subdivision Plan 66M-2419.

 

4.         City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the assumption By-law in the Land Registry Office, at the expense of the Owner.

 

5.         City Council authorize the City Clerk and the Treasurer to sign any release or other documentation necessary to give effect thereto.

 

6.         City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to transfer ownership of the street lighting system constructed within Plan of Subdivision No. 66M-2419 to Toronto Hydro.

Origin
(February 18, 2010) Report from City Solicitor
Summary

This report requests Council’s authority for the City to assume the services with respect to the above development.

Background Information (Committee)
Staff Report - Assumption of Services - 8800 Sheppard Avenue East
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-27497.pdf)


SC33.9

 

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 39 

Assumption of Services - 4100 Sheppard Avenue East - Greater Toronto Transit Authority
City Council Decision

City Council on March 31 and April 1, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council assume the services installed for the development at 4100 Sheppard Avenue East.

 

2.         City Council authorize the Legal Services Division to release the performance guarantee held with respect to this development.

 

3.         City Council direct that an assumption By-law be prepared to assume the municipal services in the above development.

 

4.         City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the assumption By-law in the Land Registry Office, at the expense of the Owner.

 

5.         City Council authorize the City Clerk and the Treasurer to sign any release or other documentation necessary to give effect thereto.

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Committee Recommendations

Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

 

1.         City Council assume the services installed for the development at 4100 Sheppard Avenue East.

 

2.         City Council authorize the Legal Services Division to release the performance guarantee held with respect to this development.

 

3.         City Council direct that an assumption By-law be prepared to assume the municipal services in the above development.

 

4.         City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the assumption By-law in the Land Registry Office, at the expense of the Owner.

 

5.         City Council authorize the City Clerk and the Treasurer to sign any release or other documentation necessary to give effect thereto.

Origin
(February 18, 2010) Report from City Solicitor
Summary

This report requests Council’s authority for the City to assume the services with respect to the above development.

Background Information (Committee)
Staff Report - Assumption of Services - 4100 Sheppard Avenue East
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-27492.pdf)


SC33.11

 

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 36 

Proposed Lane Designation and Signs – Southbound Curb Lane on Midland Avenue at Kingston Road
City Council Decision

City Council on March 31 and April 1, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council enact the one way traffic lanes regulation(s), as identified in Appendix 1 of the report (February 18, 2010) from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District.

 

2.         City Council pass or amend the appropriate by-law(s) accordingly.

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Committee Recommendations

Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

 

1.         City Council enact the one way traffic lanes regulation(s), as identified in Appendix 1 of the report (February 18, 2010) from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District.

 

2.         City Council pass or amend the appropriate by-law(s) accordingly.

Origin
(February 18, 2010) Report from Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District
Summary

This staff report is about a matter for which the Community Council does not have delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

 

This report describes the need to install lane designation signage at a signalized intersection in the Scarborough Southwest Community in the Midland Avenue and Kingston Road area.

 

It is recommended that the southbound right-turn lane at the intersection of Midland Avenue and Kingston Road be regulated to clearly define traffic lane usage. This measure is being recommended to normalized traffic operations and mitigate any conflicting between through traffic and turning movements.

Background Information (Committee)
Staff Report - Lane Designation and Signs - Midland Ave. at Kingston Rd.
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-27557.pdf)

Map - Lane Designation and Signs - Midland Avenue at Kingston Road
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-27558.pdf)


SC33.13

 

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 37 

Traffic Control Signals Study – Birchmount Road and Flora Drive
City Council Decision

City Council on March 31 and April 1, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council approve the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Birchmount Road and Flora Drive.

 

2.         City Council pass or amend the appropriate by-law(s) accordingly.

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Committee Recommendations

Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

 

1.         City Council approve the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Birchmount Road and Flora Drive.

 

2.         City Council pass or amend the appropriate by-law(s) accordingly.

Committee Decision Advice and Other Information

The Committee Members present asked that the vote on adoption of the item be recorded as unanimous.

Origin
(February 18, 2010) Report from Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District
Summary

This staff report is about a matter for which the Community Council does not have delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

 

The purpose of this report is to secure authority for the installation of Traffic Control Signals at the intersection of Birchmount Road and Flora Drive.

 

Traffic studies reveal that pedestrian crossing protection is warranted in the form of traffic control signals.

 

Background Information (Committee)
Staff Report - Traffic Control Signals Study - Birchmount and Flora Drive
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-27563.pdf)

Map - Traffic Control Signals Study - Birchmount Road and Flora Drive
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-27564.pdf)


SC33.21

 

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 41 

50, 60, 80, 90, 100 Scottfield Drive – Removal of Holding Designation (H) Application – Final Report
City Council Decision

City Council on March 31 and April 1, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council amend the former City of Scarborough Employment Districts Zoning By-law No. 24982 (Marshalling Yard), as amended by By-law No. 2-2008(OMB), with respect to lands municipally known as 50, 60, 80, 90, 100 Scottfield Road, to lift the Holding designation (H) from the subject lands substantially in accordance with the draft zoning by-law amendment attached as Attachment No. 4 of the report (February 17, 2010) from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District.

 

2.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft zoning by-law amendment as may be required.

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Committee Recommendations

Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

 

1.         City Council amend the former City of Scarborough Employment Districts Zoning By-law No. 24982 (Marshalling Yard), as amended by By-law No. 2-2008(OMB), with respect to lands municipally known as 50, 60, 80, 90, 100 Scottfield Road, to lift the Holding designation (H) from the subject lands substantially in accordance with the draft zoning by-law amendment attached as Attachment No. 4 of the report (February 17, 2010) from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District.

 

2.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft zoning by-law amendment as may be required.

Origin
(February 17, 2010) Report from Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District
Summary

This application was made on or after January 1, 2007 and is subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

 

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the zoning by-law to remove the Holding by-law designation (H) for the property at 50, 60, 80, 90, 100 Scottfield Drive, located south of Finch Avenue East, east of Middlefield Road, which is known as the Yee Hong Centre.

 

City of Toronto By-law 2-2008(OMB) includes a Holding designation (H) which can be lifted in whole or in part by amending the by-law when Council is satisfied that the application appropriately addresses building locations, massing and building articulation.  The specific terms of the Holding designation (H) have now been met.

Background Information (Committee)
Staff Report - Remove Holding - 50, 60, 80, 90, 100 Scottfield Drive
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-27442.pdf)


SC33.22

 

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 42 

Morningside Heights Community – Designation of a Site Plan Control Area – Final Report
City Council Decision

City Council on March 31 and April 1, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council amend the Scarborough Site Plan Control By-law No. 21319 substantially in accordance with the draft site plan control by-law attached as Attachment No. 1 of the report (February 17, 2010) from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District for certain lands within the Morningside Heights Community.

 

2.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft by-law as may be required.

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Committee Recommendations

Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

 

1.         City Council amend the Scarborough Site Plan Control By-law No. 21319 substantially in accordance with the draft site plan control by-law attached as Attachment No. 1 of the report (February 17, 2010) from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District for certain lands within the Morningside Heights Community.

 

2.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft by-law as may be required.

Origin
(February 17, 2010) Report from Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District
Summary

This City-initiated amendment is subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

 

This report recommends amendment to the Scarborough site plan control by-law in order to place and designate certain lands within the Morningside Heights Community under site plan control.

Background Information (Committee)
Staff Report - Morningside Heights - Site Plan Control Area
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-27443.pdf)


SC33.23

 

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 44 

6500, 6510, 6520, 6530 and 6550 Lawrence Avenue East – Official Plan, Rezoning and Draft Plan of Subdivision Applications – Final Report
City Council Decision

City Council on March 31 and April 1, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council amend the Official Plan substantially in accordance with the draft official plan amendment attached as Attachment No. 5 of the report (February 18, 2010) from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District.

 

2.         City Council amend Zoning By-laws 1978 and 12077 substantially in accordance with the draft zoning by-law amendment attached as Attachment No. 6 of the report (February 18, 2010) from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District. 

 

3.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft official plan amendment and draft zoning by-law amendment as may be required.

 

4.         City Council, in accordance with the delegated approval under By-law No. 229-2000, be advised that the Chief Planner may approve the draft plan of subdivision, as generally illustrated in Attachment 1 of the report (February 18, 2010) from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District, subject to:

 

a.         the conditions as generally listed in Attachment No. 7 of the report (February 18, 2010) from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District, which except as otherwise noted, must be fulfilled prior to the release of the plan of subdivision for registration of any phase thereof; and amended to include the following:

 

"68.      The Owner acknowledges and agrees to contact and endeavour to engage in discussions with the owner of 72 Frank Faubert Drive and any other property owners adjacent to the eastern edge of 72 Frank Faubert Drive, with the goal of determining the necessity of the Sound Attenuation Fence along Frank Faubert Drive as well as how best to address the strip of land immediately to the east of the Sound Attenuation Fence and to the west of the land known municipally as 6500, 6510, 6520, 6530 and 6550 Lawrence Avenue East.

 

69.       Prior to the assumption of the Subdivision, the Owner will provide confirmation to City Planning as to whether any arrangements have been made with the owner of 72 Frank Faubert Drive with respect to the fence and strip of land immediately east of the Fence, to the satisfaction of the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District.";

 

b.         such revisions to the proposed subdivision plan or such additional or modified conditions as the Chief Planner may deem to be appropriate to address matters arising from the ongoing technical review of this development; and

 

c.         draft plan approval not being issued until the necessary zoning is in full force and effect.

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Public Notice Given
Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990
Committee Recommendations

Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

 

1.         City Council amend the Official Plan substantially in accordance with the draft official plan amendment attached as Attachment No. 5 of the report (February 18, 2010) from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District.

 

2.         City Council amend Zoning By-laws 1978 and 12077 substantially in accordance with the draft zoning by-law amendment attached as Attachment No. 6 of the report (February 18, 2010) from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District. 

 

3.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft official plan amendment and draft zoning by-law amendment as may be required.

 

4.         City Council, in accordance with the delegated approval under By-law No. 229-2000, be advised that the Chief Planner may approve the draft plan of subdivision, as generally illustrated in Attachment 1 of the report (February 18, 2010) from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District, subject to:

 

a.         the conditions as generally listed in Attachment No. 7 of the report (February 18, 2010) from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District, which except as otherwise noted, must be fulfilled prior to the release of the plan of subdivision for registration of any phase thereof; and amended to include the following:

 

"68.      The Owner acknowledges and agrees to contact and endeavour to engage in discussions with the owner of 72 Frank Faubert Drive and any other property owners adjacent to the eastern edge of 72 Frank Faubert Drive, with the goal of determining the necessity of the Sound Attenuation Fence along Frank Faubert Drive as well as how best to address the strip of land immediately to the east of the Sound Attenuation Fence and to the west of the land known municipally as 6500, 6510, 6520, 6530 and 6550 Lawrence Avenue East.

 

69.       Prior to the assumption of the Subdivision, the Owner will provide confirmation to City Planning as to whether any arrangements have been made with the owner of 72 Frank Faubert Drive with respect to the fence and strip of land immediately east of the Fence, to the satisfaction of the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District.";

 

b.         such revisions to the proposed subdivision plan or such additional or modified conditions as the Chief Planner may deem to be appropriate to address matters arising from the ongoing technical review of this development; and

 

c.         draft plan approval not being issued until the necessary zoning is in full force and effect.

Committee Decision Advice and Other Information

The Scarborough Community Council held a statutory public meeting on March 9, 2010, and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

Origin
(February 18, 2010) Report from Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District
Summary

The applications to amend the zoning by-law and the proposed draft plan of subdivision were made before January 1, 2007 and are not subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act or City of Toronto Act, 2006.  The application to amend the Official Plan was made on or after January 1, 2007 and is subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006. 

 

Official plan amendment, rezoning and plan of subdivision applications have been submitted to permit the development of 25 single detached residential homes and 74 townhouse units, for a total of 99 dwelling units.  The proposal would result in the creation of three new 18.5 metre wide public roads and a park located at the northeast corner of the development site.  The official plan amendment will amend Map 3 of the Official Plan by narrowing the Lawrence Avenue East right-of-way adjacent to the site from 36 metres, to 30.86 metres.  The project proposes to incorporate a former road allowance owned by the City that bisects the development site from north to south in order to comprehensively develop the entire site.

 

The purchase of the City land is subject to a separate report to Government Management Committee.  This report reviews and recommends approval of the applications to amend the Official Plan and zoning by-law.  This report also advises that the Chief Planner may approve the draft plan of subdivision.

Background Information (Committee)
Staff Report - 6500, 6510, 6520, 6530 and 6550 Lawrence Ave. East (Revised)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-27647.pdf)

Communications (Committee)
(March 1, 2010) Letter from A. Yousufi (SC.New.SC33.23.1)
Communications (City Council)
(March 26, 2010) E-mail from Abi Yousufi  (CC.Supp.SC33.23.2)
Speakers (Committee)

Dan Leeming, The Planning Partnership, on behalf of the applicant
Xaine Bhatia
Angie Littlefield
A. Yousufi
Bill Tryon


SC33.24

 

Adopted on Consent 

 

 

Scarborough Light Rail Transit (LRT)
City Council Decision

City Council on March 31 and April 1, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council request the Toronto Transit Commission to report to the Scarborough Community Council on the following issues related to the planning of the Scarborough Light Rail Transit (LRT) network:

 

a        a full plan to address alternative transportation for commuters in the event of a Kennedy Station closure;

 

b.         the specifics of an outreach strategy to all Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) along the planned LRT corridor at least 6 months prior to the commencement of construction, and that TABIA be engaged as a co-ordinating partner in this outreach strategy;

 

c.          the results of this outreach strategy be published in local community newspapers, at the TTC's cost, on TTC websites and through local BIA and neighbourhood associations affected by the LRT construction; and

 

d        the TTC provide to all affected BIAs periodic updates on construction activity.

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Committee Recommendations

Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

 

1.         City Council request the Toronto Transit Commission to report to the Scarborough Community Council on the following issues related to the planning of the Scarborough Light Rail Transit (LRT) network:

 

a        a full plan to address alternative transportation for commuters in the event of a Kennedy Station closure;

 

b.         the specifics of an outreach strategy to all Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) along the planned LRT corridor at least 6 months prior to the commencement of construction, and that TABIA be engaged as a co-ordinating partner in this outreach strategy;

 

c.         the results of this outreach strategy be published in local community newspapers, at the TTC's cost, on TTC websites and through local BIA and neighbourhood associations affected by the LRT construction; and

 

d       the TTC provide to all affected BIAs periodic updates on construction activity.

Committee Decision Advice and Other Information

 Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.         requested the Manager of Transportation Planning, Scarborough Division, to review the document by Councillor Thompson, titled, “Scarborough LRT Redux,” and report back to the May 25, 2010 meeting of Scarborough Community Council, commenting on the following;

 

a.         Physical feasibility;

 

b.         Quality of the service (number of stops, average speed, reliability, etc.)

 

c.         Urban development impacts, including transit-oriented development and accessibility of the service, compared to TTC preferred alignment;

 

d.         Economic impacts, environmental impacts, and capital cost savings, compared to TTC preferred alignment;

 

2.         reaffirmed its support for the Brimley Station to be incorporated in Phase I of the SRT; and

 

3.         expressed its support the process being undertaken by Planning Transportation staff in developing a business case in support of the Brimley Station for presentation to Metrolinx.

Summary

Presentation by the Director, Transportation Planning, regarding the Scarborough Light Rail Transit.

Communications (Committee)
(March 9, 2010) Submission from Councillor Michael Thompson headed "Scarborough LRT Redux - SRT Issues and Options" (SC.New.SC33.24.1)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/comm/communicationfile-14240.pdf)


Submitted Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Councillor Mike Del Grande, Chair, Scarborough Community Council