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Other Items Considered by the Community Council
(a) Community Council Briefing.
The Etobicoke Community Council reports having received the following:
Ms. Brenda Glover, Commissioner of Human Resources, gave a presentation regarding the new Property Tax System.
(b) Traffic Concerns - St. George=s Road.
The Etobicoke Community Council reports having:
(1) referred the following communication to the Commissioner of Works, Etobicoke District, for submission of a full report on intersection improvements at St. George=s Road and Wimbleton Road to the next meeting of the Etobicoke Community Council; and
(2) recommended to the Kingsway College School and St. George=s-on-the-Hill Church that they install appropriate stop signs on their own property, and that they consult with Works Department staff with respect to the installation of a pedestrian crossover and/or a crossing guard on Wimbleton Road:
(January 28, 1998) from Mr. I. Nishisato, President, Humber Valley Village Residents= Association, respecting the volume and speed of traffic in the vicinity of Kingsway College School at St. George=s Road and Wimbleton Road, and the results of a traffic survey undertaken in the area.
The following persons appeared before the Etobicoke Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter:
- Mr. I. Nishisato, President, Humber Valley Village Residents= Association; and
- Mr. D. Richards, Principal, Kingsway College School.
(c) Variances to the Etobicoke Sign By-law.
The Etobicoke Community Council reports having received the following report for information:
(February 3, 1998) from the Secretary, Sign Variance Advisory Committee, advising that the Sign Variance Advisory Committee, on February 3, 1998, approved the following applications for variance to the Etobicoke Sign By-law:
(1) an application by Michel S. Manett Planning Services Ltd., on behalf of Kipling Heights Plaza, for variance to the Sign By-law to permit the installation of a continuous fascia sign band, and removal of a restriction on hours of illumination of a second pylon sign on the site;
(2) an application by McDonald=s Restaurants of Canada Limited for a variance to the Sign By-law to permit the installation of side and rear wall signs not in compliance with the Sign By-law on their proposed building at 195 North Queen Street;
(3) an application by Wes Surdyka, Architect, for a variance to the Sign By-law to permit the installation of an electronic 0.6 m x 2.5 m display panel in a proposed tenant ground sign at 6931 Steeles Avenue West; and
(4) an application by Jones Neon Displays Limited, on behalf of Business Depot Ltd., for a variance to the Sign By-law to permit a side wall fascia sign on the south elevation at 180 Queen=s Plate Drive, exceeding the maximum allowed in the by-law.
(d) City of Toronto - 34 Ballacaine Drive/Ontario Municipal Board Appeal.
The Etobicoke Community Council reports having received the following communication for information:
(January 23, 1998) from Reble, Ritchie, Green & Ketcheson, Solicitor, Etobicoke District, reporting on an Ontario Municipal Board hearing, convened on January 9, 1998, regarding an appeal from a decision of the Committee of Adjustment, advising that the OMB has reserved its decision.
(e) City of Toronto - 45 LaRose Avenue/Ontario Municipal Board Appeal.
The Etobicoke Community Council reports having received the following communication for information:
(January 23, 1998) from Reble, Ritchie, Green & Ketcheson, Solicitors, Etobicoke District, reporting on an Ontario Municipal Board decision pertaining to a zoning appeal by Richview Developments involving 45 LaRose Avenue, advising that the OMB has released its decision; allowed the developer=s appeal in part; and directed that the density of the proposed development be substantially reduced.
(f) Kingsway Park Heritage Conservation District.
The Etobicoke Community Council reports having received the following report for information:
(February 18, 1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Development, Etobicoke, providing an update on the progress of the designation of the Kingsway Park area as a Heritage Conservation District.
(g) New Applications for Condominium/Subdivision and Site Plan Approval.
The Etobicoke Community Council reports having received the following report for information:
(February 18, 1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Development, Etobicoke, reporting on condominium, subdivision and site plan approval applications received since the last report was presented to the January, 1998, meeting of the Etobicoke Community Council, and advising that since that report the Department has received three (3) condominium applications, one (1) subdivision application and one (1) application for site plan approval.
(h) 1997 Urban Development Department Report.
The Etobicoke Community Council reports having received the following report for information:
(February 18, 1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Development, Etobicoke, submitting the 1997 Annual Report of the Etobicoke Urban Development Department.
(i) Preliminary Report - Application for Amendment to the Etobicoke Zoning Code - 1051234 Ontario Limited, 7 McIntosh Avenue - File No. Z-2264.
The Etobicoke Community Council reports having:
(1) received the following report for information; and
(2) requested the Commissioner of Urban Development, Etobicoke, to include in a subsequent report comments with respect to the status of a mature tree on the property and whether all necessary permits have been issued for use of the patio area:
(February 18, 1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Development, Etobicoke advising that an application has been received from 1051234 Ontario Limited to amend the Residential Second Density (R2) zoning to permit the use of part of a residential property for commercial parking (seven spaces) in conjunction with an existing neighbouring restaurant at 624 The Queensway.
(j) Application for Amendment to the Etobicoke Zoning Code - Fima Developments, 2000 The Queensway and 30 Boncer Drive - File. No. Z-2248.
The Etobicoke Community Council reports having:
(1) directed that a public meeting be held to consider the following report; and
(2) requested the Commissioner of Urban Development, Etobicoke, to bring forward a report for the public meeting with respect to the requirement for a cash-in-lieu of parkland contribution, as well as a contribution toward public art:
(February 18, 1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Development, Etobicoke, with respect to an application for amendment to the Etobicoke Zoning Code to permit an additional 6 874 m5 (74,000 sq. ft.) of Special Retail uses on lands at the north-east corner of The Queensway and The West Mall.
(k) Recommendation 21 of the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team Pertaining to One Councillor per Ward Representation.
The Etobicoke Community Council reports having:
(1) requested the City Clerk for a report on the following matter, including a review of the issue and the logical steps to be followed; and
(2) requested the Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team to not deal with the issue of one Councillor per Ward until the communities have been consulted on the issue:
(January 15, 1998) from the City Clerk, advising that Council, in adopting, as amended, the recommendations of the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team, directed, in part, that Recommendation 21 of the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team pertaining to one Councillor per ward representation be referred to the Urban Environment and Development Committee and circulated to the Community Councils for consideration and report thereon to Council.
(l) Public Health Services.
The Etobicoke Community Council reports having:
(1) received the following presentation;
(2) recommended to the Budget Committee and the Toronto Board of Health that they protect the level of funding for public health during the 1998 budget process as much as possible; and
(3) requested the Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team to consider the recommendations of the previous Board of Health Liaison Committee with respect to the formation of the new Toronto Board of Health; and
(4) supported a Public Health Advisory Committee for the Etobicoke District:
Ms. Dorothy Wheeler, Concerned Citizens for Public Health, gave a presentation with respect to public health concerns and the fact that Public Health in Ontario has been down-loaded to local municipalities, and to request that the active formal participation by citizens in decision-making about Public Health be ensured.
(m) City of Toronto (Etobicoke) - By-law No. 1997-169/Ontario Municipal Board Appeal.
The Etobicoke Community Council reports having received the following communication for information:
(February 6, 1998) from Reble, Ritchie, Green & Ketcheson, Solicitors, Etobicoke, advising that an appeal filed with the Ontario Municipal Board regarding By-law No. 1997-169, the effect of which is to rezone certain lands north and south of Reading Court and west of Attwell Drive, has been withdrawn and that the by-law will now come into force.
(n) File No. 570.6.6 - Lakeshore Psychiatric Hospital/Humber College Area Master Design and Implementation Plan.
The Etobicoke Community Council reports having received the following communication:
(February 4, 1998) from R. Rork, Vice-President, Administration, Humber College, advising that Humber College can now provide endorsement of the consultants= report, Master Design and Implementation Plan for the Humber College/Lakeshore Hospital Lands.
(o) Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Transition Team.
The Etobicoke Community Council reports having received the following communication:
(January 28, 1998) from the City Clerk, advising of communications that were before the Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team on January 28, 1998 and referral of these communications to the appropriate officials for report to the Special Committee in accordance with the Committee=s work plan.
(p) Sir Adam Beck School - Multi-Use Facility.
The Etobicoke Community Council reports having received the following communication:
(February 12, 1998) from the Secretary, Etobicoke Historical Board/LACAC, supporting, in principle, a request by a neighbourhood committee for the retention of the original four classrooms, the foyer and stage area of Sir Adam Beck School in the development of a multi-use facility on the site.
(q) CRIME S.C.O.P.E.
The Etobicoke Community Council reports having:
(1) reaffirmed its support of the CRIME S.C.O.P.E. programme;
(2) requested CRIME S.C.O.P.E. to provide the Etobicoke Community Council with an annual report on its activities, together with additional reports as needed; and
(3) received the following presentation:
Ms. C. Micallef, Co-ordinator, CRIME S.C.O.P.E., gave a presentation regarding the past and future activities of CRIME S.C.O.P.E., a community-based organization established to co-ordinate and report to Council on various aspects of crime prevention in the community.
(r) Library Capital Budget.
The Etobicoke Community Council reports having received the following presentation:
Ms. J. Milne, Toronto Public Libraries, Etobicoke Area, gave a presentation with respect to the 1998 Capital Budget projects for the Toronto Public Library and, in particular, the Etobicoke Area.
(s) Voluntary Community Service.
The Etobicoke Community Council reports having received the following presentation:
The following gave a presentation with respect to Community Voices of Support, a City-wide network of community-based health and social services agencies:
- Mr. Peter Clutterbuck, Chair, Community Voices of Support;
- Mr. William Goursky;
- Ms. Delia Dyke; and
- Ms. Pierrette Fourgie.
(t) City of Toronto (Etobicoke) - Magdalena=s Rest Home,
379 Lake Promenade.
The Etobicoke Community Council reports having received the following communication for information:
(February 13, 1998) from Reble, Ritchie, Green & Ketcheson, Solicitors, Etobicoke District, advising of the completion of an Ontario Municipal Board hearing involving the proposed two-storey addition to the rear of the existing rest home at 379 Lake Promenade, and that the OMB has reserved its decision.
(u) Appeal of Committee of Adjustment Decision - 57 and 59 Guthrie Avenue.
The Etobicoke Community Council reports having received the following report:
(February 18, 1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Development, Etobicoke, recommending that no legal or staff representation be provided at an Ontario Municipal Board hearing with respect to an appeal of a Committee of Adjustment decision regarding 57 and 59 Guthrie Avenue.
(v) New Application for Site Plan Approval - Deeper Life Christian Ministries International Inc., 20 Rakely Court.
The Etobicoke Community Council reports having:
(1) recommended to the Urban Environment and Development Committee that the Commissioner of Planning and Urban Development Services be requested examine existing by-laws that give Aas-of-right@ church uses in Industrial zones because of the impact on the tax base; and
(2) received the following report, with a request to the Commissioner of Urban Development, Etobicoke Division to bring forward a further information report to the Etobicoke Community Council at the appropriate time.
(February 18, 1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Development, Etobicoke, advising of receipt of an application for site plan approval by Deeper Life Christian Ministries International Inc., 20 Rakely Court for a proposed 16,795 m5 (180,786 sq. ft.) Christian Centre at the south-west corner of Eglinton Avenue and Rakely Court.
(w) Bell Canada Telephone Booth Advertising.
The Etobicoke Community Council reports having received the following communication for information:
(February 13, 1998) from the City Clerk advising that the Urban Environment and Development Committee on February 9, 1998, concurred with the recommendation embodies in a report (January 21, 1998) from Councillor Joe Pantalone, Chair, Urban Environment and Development Committee, recommending that the Bell Canada Telephone booth advertising proposal be deferred until the end of 1998 to provide the opportunity to assess the reaction to the installations in Etobicoke and East York in the context of a general assessment of advertising possibilities on the public road allowances.
(x) Legal Matter Pertaining to an Ontario Municipal Board Hearing.
The Etobicoke Community Council reports having requested, in camera, the Commissioner of Planning and Urban Development Services to take the necessary steps to update the background information required by the City Solicitor for an Ontario Municipal Board hearing.
Respectfully submitted,
COUNCILLOR ELIZABETH BROWN,
Chair
Toronto, February 18, 1998
Molly Sutherland
Tel. (416)394-8078
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