(February 5, 1998) from the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, reporting, as requested by Community Council at its January 21, 1998 meeting, on the issues raised at the meeting with regard to the subject application, and recommending that this report be received for information.

(January 19, 1998) from the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, recommending that:

(1) staff convene a community information meeting on these applications with notice to be provided to the assessed owners shown on Figure 5; and

(2) Community Council convene a Public Meeting to consider these applications during the second quarter of 1998.

(February 3, 1998) from the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, recommending that:

(1) the applicant reduce the number of residential units to achieve an appropriate building massing and operational design to resolve compatibility and access issues;

(2) staff continue to process the amended applications in the normal manner and convene a community information meeting with notice to be provided to assessed property owners within 120 metres (400 feet); and

(3) Community Council convene the Public Meeting to consider these applications during the second quarter of 1998.

(January 16, 1998) from the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, recommending that Community Council convene a Public Meeting to consider this application targeted for the second quarter of 1998, subject to staff:

(1) concluding the review of the Traffic Impact Study and finalizing the location and implementation of the new north-south road and other site access arrangements; and

(2) providing notice for this meeting to all owners and tenants within 120 metres (400 feet) of the property and to all parties receiving notice of the Minister=s Decision and the Municipal Board Hearing regarding the Golden Mile Land Use Review.

Drug Trading Company Limited, 1960 Eglinton Avenue East,

(January 16, 1998) from the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, recommending that Community Council convene a Public Meeting to consider this application, targeted for the second quarter of 1998, subject to staff providing notice for this meeting to all owners and tenants within 120 metres (400 feet) of the property and to all parties receiving notice of the Minister=s Decision and the Municipal Board Hearing regarding the Golden Mile Land Use Review.

(January 23, 1998) from the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, recommending that Community Council convene a Public Meeting to consider these applications targeted for the third quarter of 1998, subject to:

(1) the applicant submitting a Master Plan for the entire surplus Ontario Hydro lands located south and east of Lawrence Avenue and Kennedy Road. This Master plan should:

(2) staff initiating circulation and convening a community information meeting to be scheduled following the submission of Item No. (1) above; notice for this meeting to be provided within 120 metres (400 feet) of the surplus Hydro lands and to the Kennedy Road Business Improvement Area.

Mr. Michael McQuaid, Solicitor representing Alex Irvine Motors Limited, appeared before the Scarborough Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter.

(January 28, 1998) from the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, recommending that Community Council:

(1) convene a Public Meeting to consider this application, targeted for the second quarter of 1998; notice of the Public Meeting to be provided to all assessed persons within 120 metres (400 feet) of the subject property and the Highland Creek Community Association; and

(2) the rezoning of this application to exclude Part 6, as shown on Figure 2.

(February 5, 1998) from the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, recommending that Community Council defer consideration of this application until applications for rezoning and a draft plan of subdivision are submitted to enable staff to thoroughly assess the impact of the proposed official plan amendment.

The Scarborough Community Council reports having received a communication (February 17, 1998) from Mr. Michael Melling, Davies Howe Partners, Solicitors representing 1144070 Ontario Limited, objecting to the deferral recommendation.

(January 27, 1998) from the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, recommending that Community Council convene a Public Meeting to consider this application, targeted for the second quarter of 1998, subject to:

(1) staff convening a community information meeting, notice of which is to be provided within 120 metres (400 feet) of the subject property and to the local Community Association; and

(2) the owner submitting a parking survey.

(January 29, 1998) from the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, recommending that Community Council convene a Public Meeting to consider this application, targeted for the second quarter of 1998.

(January 29, 1998) from the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, recommending that Community Council convene a Public Meeting, targeted for the second quarter of 1998, subject to:

(1) the applicant submitting a Storm Water Management Study, Traffic Impact Study, proposed building elevations and landscape plan drawings; and

(2) the applicant revising the site plan to achieve a greater building presence along Sheppard Avenue and minimizing the number of access points onto Sheppard Avenue.

(February 3, 1998) from the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, recommending that Community Council direct the Commissioner to:

(1) continue discussions with the Metropolitan Separate School Board and Parks and Recreation staff regarding the provision of community recreation facilities, improving the appearance of the school and the provision of additional secondary school capacity;

(2) conduct a community information meeting, in consultation with the Ward Councillors, in March 1998; and

(3) report to Community Council on further information and proposals arising from discussions with the Metropolitan Separate School Board and on comments raised at the community information meeting.

(February 3, 1998) from the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, recommending that Community Council convene a Public Meeting to consider this application, targeted for the second quarter of 1998, subject to:

(1) the applicant submitting a noise impact report which addresses the noise impact from Markham Road and the projected noise impact from the future light rapid transit line;

(2) the applicant demonstrating an appropriate massing and layout of the buildings that contribute to a positive design image along Markham Road, mitigates the noise impact from the elevated transit line on the outdoor amenity areas in the interior of the project, and responds to the visual impact of the proposed rapid transit line; and

(3) staff conducting a community information meeting, in conjunction with the Ward Councillors, with the meeting targeted for March 1998.

(January 23, 1998) from the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, recommending that Community Council approve the construction of a fence at a height of two metres, set back three metres (ten feet) from the curb abutting Parkview Heights.

Mr. Brian Aucoin appeared before the Scarborough Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter and indicated concurrence in the recommendation, as amended.

(o) Site Plan Control and Consent Application Processes

(February 3, 1998) from the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, reporting, as requested by Community Council at its January 21, 1998 meeting, on the procedure for Site Plan and Consent approvals, and recommending that this report be received for information.

(p) Consent Applications

(February 3, 1998) from the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, submitting for the information of Community Council, the Consent applications approved by the Commissioner in accordance with the authority delegated to him.

(February 3, 1998) from the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, reporting, as requested by Community Council at its January 21, 1998 meeting, on the procedure for site Plan and consent approvals, and recommending that this report be received for information.

(February 3, 1998) from the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, advising of the Status of Appeals before the Ontario Municipal Board.

(s) New Applications Received

(February 3, 1998) from the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, advising of the new planning applications received.

(January 23, 1998) from the Director, Road and Traffic Services, Scarborough, recommending that:

(1) additional all-way stop controls not be installed for traffic on Scarden Avenue;

(2) turn restrictions not be installed to restrict access to Scarden Avenue; and

(3) the Toronto Police Service, 42 Division, receive a copy of this report and provide a period of concentrated enforcement on Scarden Avenue.

(January 16, 1998) from the Director, Road and Traffic Services, Scarborough, recommending that:

(1) the No Parking regulations identified in Appendix 1 be adopted; and

(2) the appropriate By-law be amended accordingly.

(January 26, 1998) from the Director, Road and Traffic Services, Scarborough, recommending that:

(1) the stopping regulations identified in Appendix 1 be rescinded;

(2) the parking and stopping regulations identified in Appendix 2 be adopted; and

(3) the appropriate By-laws be amended accordingly.

(January 23, 1998) from the Director, Road and Traffic Services, Scarborough, recommending that Scarboro Golf and Country Club be requested to re-install and repair the existing canopy netting on the east side of Scarborough Golf Club Road before the beginning of the 1998 golf season.

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

- Mr. R. J. Stuart; and

- Mr. David Warren, General Manager, Scarboro Golf and Country Club,

(January 23, 1998) from the Director, Road and Traffic Services, Scarborough, recommending that:

(1) the speed limit on Brimorton Drive remain at 50 kilometres per hour;

(2) oversized School Area signs with Reduce Speed tabs be installed on Brimorton Drive in advance of Churchill Heights Public School; and

(3) the Toronto Police Service, 42 Division, provide a period of concentrated enforcement of the 50 kilometre per hour speed limit on Brimorton Drive, specifically between Gander Drive and Painted Post Drive.

(February 2, 1998) from the Commissioner, Works and Environment, Scarborough, reporting, as requested by Community Council at its January 21, 1998 meeting, on a process whereby the Facilities Management Group may review future uses of the Scarborough Civic Centre including a Theatre/Art Gallery, Central Library or Cultural Centre, and recommending that this report be received for information.

(February 5, 1998) from the Commissioner, Works and Environment, Scarborough, reporting, as requested by Community Council at its January 21, 1998 meeting, on the status of the situation regarding the clearing of snow windrows across driveways on Metro roads; the response from the Financial Advisory Board indicating that it did not approve of the action, and recommending that this report be received for information.

(January 15, 1998) from the City Clerk, advising that City Council, on January 2, 6, 8 and 9, 1998, in adopting, as amended, the recommendations of the final report of the Toronto Transition Team, directed, in part, that Recommendation No. (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.

(February 5, 1998) from the Commissioner, Parks and Recreation, Scarborough, submitting for information, as requested by Community Council at its January 21, 1998 meeting, a report on the Best Practices associated with the former Scarborough government function.

(i) (February 6, 1998) from the Commissioner, Works and Environment, Scarborough,recommending that this report be forwarded to Budget Committee as part of the 1998 Corporate Budget process and considered in conjunction with Part II; and further, that all reporting be through the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services;

(ii) (February 6, 1998) confidential report from the Commissioner, Works and Environment, Scarborough, respecting the foregoing.

Mr. William A. Dempsey, Honorary Secretary, Centennial Community and Recreation Association, appeared before the Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter.

(February 18, 1998) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, providing, as requested by Community Council at its January 21, 1998 meeting, an overview of Scarborough=s 1998 budget and its integration into the Toronto budget process, and recommending that this report be received for information.

WHEREAS, as a member of Scarborough Council for nine years, I had the privilege of serving Scarborough Council and the community on its Budget Committee; and

WHEREAS, my residents and myself are very proud of the work of the Budget Committee of implementing new policies, reducing costs and improving efficiency and rightsizing the administration; and.

WHEREAS the City of Scarborough was very proud of being able to deliver quality services to its residents and businesses by freezing its tax bill for six of the past seven years; and.

WHEREAS, The Honourable Ernie Eves, Minister of Finance, Province of Ontario, in a public speech at the Chamber of Commerce Executives conference in February, attacked the integrity, reputation and work ethics of all past Scarborough Councillors; and

WHEREAS, The Honourable Ernie Eves has labelled me in a stereotypical and degrading manner by stating that City of Toronto Councillors are responsible for:

- Adecades of irresponsible spending decisions and questionable programs approved by successive Toronto Councils@;

- AToronto politicians raised spending year after year and took the easy way by loading taxes onto businesses;@

- Aproblematic past decisions of Toronto school boards and municipal governments that resulted in Toronto businesses paying inappropriately high levels of education property taxes;@ and

WHEREAS the Minister and his government have forced the amalgamation of the former City of Scarborough residents into the New City of Toronto; and

WHEREAS the Minister is unaware of the many tax incentives implemented for the benefit of Scarborough businesses in our AGoing to Bat for Business@ strategy; and

WHEREAS the Minister has chosen to ignore the excellent work of Scarborough Council and the businesses within Scarborough by being inconsistent and discriminating on the issue of higher education taxes on businesses by further stating:

- AThis problem cannot be resolved by raising taxes in municipalities that have worked hard to keep their taxes low and manage public funds efficiently. This is simply inappropriate and unfair.@

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Scarborough Community Council request the Minister to publicly, in person at a Scarborough Community Council meeting, in the near future, withdraw his statements that attacked the reputation, integrity and also the stereotyping of all current and former Councillors representing Scarborough as Aspend crazy@ and Airresponsible@ politicians; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Minister be requested to advise how he intends to address the high education tax on businesses within the Scarborough Community and give recognition to the excellent work of the previous City of Scarborough Council; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Economic Development Scarborough Division forward this motion to the Scarborough Chamber of Commerce and to all businesses within Scarborough, requesting that they communicate to the Minister their support of this Council position.

The Scarborough Community Council reports having referred the issue of the Visual Arts Component of the Dunkers Flow Balancing Facility to the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services, to secure the funding from the Federal Government and report thereon to City Council through the Works and Utilities Committee.

Respectfully submitted, COUNCILLOR LORENZO BERARDINETTI,

Chair.

Toronto, February 18, 1998

Margaret O=Neil