Other Items Considered by the Community Council

(a)Intersection of Vaughan Road and Bathurst Street - Request for Additional Street Name Signs (Midtown).

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

(June 5, 1998) from the Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services respecting Intersection of Vaughan Road and Bathurst Street - Request for Additional Street Name Signs (Midtown), and recommending that this report be received for information.

(b)Area Parking Study - Hillcrest and Wychwood Park Neighbourhoods (Midtown).

The Toronto Community Council reports having adopted the following report:

(June 9, 1998) from the Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation Division, City Works Services respecting Area Parking Study - Hillcrest and Wychwood Park Neighbourhoods (Midtown), and recommending:

(1) That Toronto Community Council endorse the work plan, as outlined in the body of this report, for an Area Parking Study of the Hillcrest and Wychwood Park Neighbourhoods; and

(2) That the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services report, as necessary, on any recommendations arising as a result of the Area Parking Study.

(c)Shoxs Billiard Lounge - Operation of the Boulevard Cafe at 2827 Dundas Street West (Davenport).

The Toronto Community Council reports having deferred consideration of the following report, until its meeting to be held on July 22, 1998, for deputations:

(June 10, 1998) from the Acting Assistant Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services respecting Shoxs Billiard Lounge - Operation of the Boulevard Cafe at 2827 Dundas Street West (Davenport), and recommending that the temporary licence for the boulevard cafe fronting 2827 Dundas Street West be extended to the end of the 1998 cafe season under the present terms and conditions and I be requested to report back after the end of the 1998 cafe season on the operation of the cafe.

(d)Fences Within the City Street Allowance (All Wards in the Former City of Toronto).

The Toronto Community Council reports having deferred consideration of the following reports until the draft proposed fence by-law for the City of Toronto is submitted:

(i)(March 18, 1998) from the Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services respecting Fences Within the City Street Allowance (All Wards in the Former City of Toronto), and recommending that the Toronto Community Council choose between the options for amending the current Municipal Code requirements for fences on public property within the former City of Toronto, and the public notification process as presented below:

(1)(a)That fences and ornamental walls within the City street allowance, both at the front of a property and beyond the main front wall of the building not exceed a height of 1.0 m;

OR

(b)That fences and ornamental walls within the City street allowance located beyond the main front wall of the building not exceed a height of 1.9 m and that such fences and ornamental walls be set back a minimum distance of 2.1 m from the rear edge of the City sidewalk or 3.8m from the curb where there is no sidewalk;

AND

(2)(a)That notification of all fence and ornamental wall applications continue to be forwarded to the Ward Councillors;

OR

(b)That the requirement for notification of fences and ornamental wall applications to the Ward Councillor be eliminated;

OR

(c)That City staff post a notice on the property, of application for fences and ornamental walls over 1.0 m in height for a period of 14 days;

AND

(3)That appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

(ii)(March 19, 1998) from the Toronto Community Council Solicitor respecting Delegation of Fence Approval Process - Legal Issues

(iii)(May 21, 1998) from the City Clerk, forwarding the following motion adopted by Council at its meeting held on May 13, and 14, 1998

"WHEREAS City Council at its meeting held on April 16, 1998, received, for information, Item (p), entitled 'Fences Within the City Street Allowance (All Wards in the Former City of Toronto)', embodied Clause No. 96 of Report No. 3 of Toronto Community Council, headed 'Other items Considered by the Community Council';

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, in accordance with Section 46 of the Council Procedural By-law, Item (p), entitled 'Fences Within the City Street Allowance (All Wards in the Former City of Toronto)' embodied in Report No. 3 of Toronto Community Council, headed 'Other Items Considered by the Community Council', be reopened and referred back to the Toronto Community Council for further consideration."

(e)Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application No. 198008 to Convert an Existing Industrial Building to 15 Live-work Units at 99 Chandos Avenue (Davenport).

The Toronto Community Council reports having adopted the following preliminary report:

(May 25, 1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services respecting Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application No. 198008 to Convert an Existing Industrial Building to 15 Live-work Units at 99 Chandos Avenue (Davenport), and recommending that I be requested to hold a public meeting in the community to discuss the applications and to notify owners and tenants within 300 metres of the site and the Ward Councillors.

(f)Zoning By-law Amendment Application No. 198009 for 2543, 2545 and 2549 Dundas Street West and 22R Jerome Street (Davenport).

The Toronto Community Council reports having adopted the following preliminary report:

(May 29, 1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services respecting Zoning By-law Amendment Application No. 198009 for 2543, 2545 and 2549 Dundas Street West and 22R Jerome Street (Davenport), and recommending that the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services be requested to hold a public meeting in the community to discuss the application and to notify owners and tenants within 120 metres of the site, the Dundas West Residents Association, the West Toronto Junction Historical Society and the Ward Councillors.

(g)Rezoning Application 198007 to Permit the Construction of 62 Live/Work Units and Eleven Detached and Semi-Detached Houses with Basement Apartments at 35 Golden Avenue, 30/36 Morrow Avenue (High Park).

The Toronto Community Council reports having adopted the following preliminary report:

(June 4, 1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services respecting Rezoning Application 198007 to Permit the Construction of 62 Live/Work Units and Eleven Detached and Semi-Detached Houses with Basement Apartments at 35 Golden Avenue, 30/36 Morrow Avenue (High Park), and recommending that:

(1)I be requested to hold a public meeting in the area to discuss the application and to notify the tenants and owners within 120 metres of the site and the Roncesvalles/Macdonell Residents Association;

(2)The owner be advised that, prior to final Council approval of this project, the owner may be required to submit a Noise Impact Statement. The owner will be further advised of these requirements, as they relate to this project, by the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services.

(3)The owner immediately conduct a detailed historical review of the site to identify all existing and past land uses which could have resulted in negative environmental effects to the site. This report should be submitted to the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services for approval by the Medical Officer of Health, prior to the introduction of a bill in Council.

(h)The Toronto Community Council reports having received the following report for information:

(i)(June 4, 1998) Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services respecting Advisability of Closing Brunswick Avenue at the South Side of Bloor Street for the Creation of an Urban Square (Downtown), and recommending that this report be received for information purposes.

(ii)Petition with 320 signatures in favour of closing Brunswick Avenue.

(i)Official Plan Amendment and Rezoning Application No. 197018 to Permit a Four-Storey Mixed-Use Building Containing Ground Floor Retail Space and 36 Residential Units at 1117 Dundas Street West (Trinity-Niagara).

The Toronto Community Council reports having adopted the following status report:

(i)(June 10, 1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services respecting Official Plan Amendment and Rezoning Application No. 197018 to Permit a Four-Storey Mixed-Use Building Containing Ground Floor Retail Space and 36 Residential Units at 1117 Dundas Street West (Trinity-Niagara), and recommending that I be requested to hold a second public meeting in the area to discuss the revised application.

(ii)(June 20, 1998) from Mr. Ted Pejlak forwarding a petition in opposition.

(j)Preparation of a Framework and Concept Plan for Lands South of the Ship Channel (Port Industrial District) (Downtown).

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

(i)(June 10, 1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services respecting Preparation of a Framework and Concept Plan for Lands South of the Ship Channel (Port Industrial District) (Downtown), and recommending that this report be received for information.

(ii)(June 24 1998) from Ms. Jacqueline Courval, Co-chair, Friends of the Spit.

(k)Ontario Municipal Board Hearing - 59 Barton Avenue (Midtown).

The Toronto Community Council reports having received the following:

(i)(June 11, 1998) from Councillor Bossons respecting Appeal of Committee of Adjustment Decision - Ontario Municipal Board Hearing - 59 Barton Avenue (Midtown);

(ii)Notices of Committee of Adjustment Decisions dated January 14, 1998;

(iii)(June 23, 1998) from Ms. Joan MacCallum, in support of the decision of the Committee of Adjustment respecting 59 Barton;

(iv)(June 24, 1998) from Mr. Jassie Khurana, Khurana Associates.

Mr. Jassie Khurana appeared before the Toronto Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter.

Councillor Adams declared an interest in the foregoing matter in that he owns property within the notice area of the subject property.

(l)Designation of Loading Areas and On-Street Parking Spaces in Downtown Toronto for Use by Motor Coaches.

The Toronto Community Council report having received the following communication for information:

(June 9, 1998) from the City Clerk forwarding Clause No. 3 contained in Report No. 7 of The Urban Environment and Development Committee, headed "Designation of Loading Areas and On-Street Parking Spaces in Downtown Toronto for Use by Motor Coaches", which was amended and adopted by City Council at its meeting held on June 3, 4 and 5, 1998.

(m)Interim Purchasing By-law, Awarding of Contracts.

The Toronto Community Council report having received the following communication for information:

(June 8, 1998) from the City Clerk forwarding Clause No. 17 contained in Report No. 7 of The Corporate Services Committee, headed "Interim Purchasing By-law, Awarding of Contracts", which was adopted, without amendment, by City Council at its meeting held on June 3, 4 and 5, 1998.

(n)Mountain Biking in High Park (High Park).

The Toronto Community Council reports having adopted the following motion, placed by Councillor Miller and seconded by Councillor Korwin-Kuczynski:

"WHEREAS mountain biking has become a popular sport in High Park; and

WHEREAS we, as Ward Councillors, have received numerous complaints regarding the high incidence of damage caused by mountain bikes in High Park;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT staff , in consultation with the City Cycling Committee, be requested to report with respect to the issue of facilitating alternative mountain biking locations; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT staff, in consultation with the City Cycling Committee, review possible sites for a mountain bike course by consulting with appropriate agencies, in co which might have available land, such as TEDCO."

(o)Zoning for 80 Turnberry Avenue (Davenport).

The Toronto Community Council reports having requested the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services to report to the Toronto Community Council on the zoning for 80 Turnberry Avenue:

(June 18, 1998) from Councillor Disero respecting 80 Turnberry Avenue

(p)Municipal Approval to Permit Certain Wine Racks to Remain Open on Any Public Holiday.

The Toronto Community Council reports having requested the City Solicitor and the City Clerk to prepare a response to the request contained in the following communication, in consultation with the Ward Councillors where the stores are located, and to report to the Toronto Community Council, if necessary.

(June 12, 1998) from Jeff Power, The Wine Rack, requesting Municipal Approval to permit certain Wine Racks to remain open on any public holiday.

(q)Traffic Management Study in the South Eglinton West Area (Bounded by Yonge Street, Eglinton Avenue East, Mount Pleasant Road and Manor Road East) (North Toronto).

The Toronto Community Council reports having:

(1)formalized the Sough Eglinton West Area (bounded by Yonge Street, Eglinton Avenue East, Mount Pleasant Road and Manor Road East for a traffic management study; and

(2)authorized the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to assist the South Eglinton Residents and Ratepayers Association (SERRA) traffic committee in seeking solutions to reduce speed and volume of traffic on residential streets in this area:

(i)(June 11, 1998) from Councillor Walker; and

(ii)(June 18, 1998) from Councillor Johnston.

(r)Palmerston Gardens from Manning Avenue to Palmerston Avenue - Transfer of Parking from the North Side to the South Side (Midtown).

The Toronto Community Council report having received the following communications:

(i)(June 10, 1998) from the Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, Works and Emergency Services, addressed to Councillor Adams;

(ii)(June 23, 1998) from Mr. and Mrs. Judith and Trent Brady, addressed to Councillor Adams;

(iii)(June 23, 1998) from Ms. Anne Minguet;

(iv)(June 22, 1998) from Ms. Carolynne Veffer;

(v)(June 23, 1998) from Mr. Elden Freeman;

(vi)(June 24, 1998) from Mr. and Mrs. Brent and Barbara Kilbourn; and

(vii)(June 12, 1998) from Councillor Adams, addressed to Residents of Palmerston Gardens

Ms. Judith and Mr. Trent Brady appeared before the Toronto Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter.

Respectfully submitted,

COUNCILLOR KYLE RAE,

Chair

Toronto, June 24 and 25, 1998

Frances M. Pritchard

Tel: (416) 392-7033