Other Items Considered by the Community Council
(a)City of Toronto 1999-2003
Capital Works Program.
The East York Community Council reports having recommended to the
BudgetCommittee that:
Library Services:
(1)given the seriousness of the problem at the Leaside Library, the age of the building,
the tremendous use it receives, the Budget Committee give due consideration to
providing the additional funds required for the renovations, even if the provision of such
funds impacts on other recommended projects within this envelope;
Economic Development:
(2)funds be provided for streetscaping the Leaside Business Park Area and the
O'Connor Drive Business Area;
(3)the Industrial Area Revitalization project be increased by $60,000.00 in each of the
years 1999 through 2003 for the community of East York; and
Parks and Recreation:
(4)funds in the amount of $50,000.00 be allocated to repair the filtration system and
maintain the Kiwanis Pool located in the Stan Wadlow Park.
The East York Community Council reports, for the information of City Council, having:
(1)requested the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism to submit a
report to the Budget Committee for its meeting to be held on December11,1998, on what
additional funds are required to be included in the 1999Capital Budget for the restoration of
the machinery at the Don Valley Brickworks;
(2)requested the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism to submit
the following reports to the East York Community Council:
(a)on a plan to raise funds for the improvement of the Donlands Avenue Commercial Area
and the O'ConnorDrive Commercial Area from St.ClairAvenue to Northridge Avenue, such
report to include comment on the feasibility of applying to the FederalGovernment for a
Millennium Grant;
(b)with respect to the Goulding Estate, such report to:
(i)provide an estimate of funds required to bring the Estate back into the public realm;
(ii)comment on what the Goulding Estate could be used for;
(iii)a completion date for bringing the Estate back into the public realm;
(c)identifying what portion of the East District Pathway Lighting Upgrades scheduled for the
year 2000 will be apportioned to the East York Community Council;
(d)a cost benefit analysis be conducted immediately on the MarylandParkette and tennis
facility, in particular the building, and to include in such report comment on: whether it is
more appropriate to repair the structure or to build a new facility; and to including funds for
such project in the year 2000 Capital Budget; and
(3)requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to submit a report to the
Community Council providing a list of the local roads in East York and the rating applied to
those roads prior to amalgamation.
The Community Council also had before it the following reports:
-(November 9, 1998) from the Chief Administrative Officer respecting the 1999 - 2003
Capital Works Program; providing an overview of the capital budget process; summarizing
the various issues and challenges currently faced by the City; and recommending that the
Community Councils provide the necessary input to the Budget Committee's capital budget
review meetings scheduled for December11,1998;
-(November 11, 1998) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer proposing a
preliminary capital financing plan for the 1999 - 2003 capital program;
-(undated) 1999 - 2003 Capital Works Program Supplementary Information by Community
Council;
-(November 19, 1998) from the Director, Transportation Programming and Policy, respecting
Transportation Services 1999 Capital Works Program - Listing of Projects; and
-(undated) 1999 Capital Budget, East York - District 1, Works and Emergency Services
Department, Water and Wastewater Division.
Mr. Shekhar Prasad, Chief Administrative Officer's Office, gave an overhead presentation of
the 1999-2003 Capital Budget as it pertains to East York.
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Councillor Prue declared a potential interest in that portion of the Capital Works Program
pertaining to Waterfront and Valley Erosion Control in that his principle residence is situated
in the subject area.
The following Members of the Budget Committee were present: Councillor Tom Jakobek,
Chair; Councillor Bas Balkissoon; and Councillor David Shiner.
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The following persons appeared before the East York Community Council in connection with
the foregoing:
-Mr. John Carter, Chair, LACAC, East York;
-Ms. Margaret Simpson, East York; and
-Mr. Paul Beatt, Secretary, Leaside Business Park Association, East York.
(b)The Roles and Responsibilities of Community Councils in the Context of the
Council-Committee Structure.
The East York Community Council reports having received the following
communication (November6, 1998) from the City Clerk:
(November 6, 1998) from the City Clerk forwarding for information, Clause No. 1 contained
in Report No. 12 of the Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto
Transition Team which was adopted, as amended, by City Council on October 28, 29 and 30,
1998.
(c)Safety Concerns at 55 Eldon Avenue
The East York Community Council reports having:
(1)requested the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services to provide
a status report on the safety concerns at the garage located at 55Eldon Avenue to the
next meeting of the East York Community Council to be held on January20,1999; and
(2)received the deputation and communication (December 4, 1998) from
Ms.MaureenLindsay, East York:
(December 4, 1998) from Ms. Maureen Lindsay, East York, requesting assistance from the
East York Community Council with respect to safety concerns regarding the garage located at
55EldonAvenue.
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Ms. Maureen Lindsay, East York, appeared before the East York Community Council in
connection with the foregoing.
(d)Options for Ward Boundary Changes.
The East York Community Council reports having:
(1) recommended to City Council, for consideration with Clause No. 1 of Report No. 14
of the Urban Environment and Development Committee, that an additional public
meeting be held in the community of East York to obtain further public input on the
division of this community into three (3) separate wards; and
(2)received the communication from Mr. Justin Van Dette, East York;
A request from Councillor Prue to the East York Community Council to provide further
comments to the Urban Environment and Development Committee with respect to Options for
Ward Boundary Changes after receiving further public consultation. (See recommendation
No. 1(h) contained in Clause 1(a) of Report No. 17 of the East York Community Council).
(Undated) from Mr. Justin Van Dette, East York, expressing concern in connection with the
proposed Ward Boundary Changes.
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The following persons appeared before the East York Community Council in connection with
the foregoing:
-Ms. Margaret Simpson, East York;
-Mr. Justin Van Dette, East York;
-Mr. Gord Martineau, on behalf of the Executive for the Governor's Bridge Ratepayers
Association, East York;
-Mr. John Papadakis, East York;
-Ms. Donna -Lynn McCallum, East York; and
-Ms. Maureen Lindsay, East York.
(e)New Garbage Receptacles - OMG Advertising.
The East York Community Council reports having:
(1)advised the Works and Utilities Committee that it wishes to participate in such
project and, further, it recommends that a Request for Proposals (RFP) may be the best
way for the City to proceed; and
(2) received the following communication (December 3, 1998) from
CouncillorBettyDisero, Ward21:
(December 3, 1998) from Councillor Betty Disero requesting the East York Community
Council to provide comments to the Works and Utilities Committee with respect to
advertising on new garbage receptacles.
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The following persons appeared before the East York Community Council in connection with
the foregoing:
-Mr. John Steidl, Manager, Operations Support; and
-Mr. John Papadakis, East York.
(f)By-law Relating to Six Wheeled Trucks.
The East York Community Council reports having received the oral deputation of
Mr.Roger Hart, East York:
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Mr. Roger Hart, East York, appeared before the East York Community Council in connection
with the foregoing.
(g)Fence By-law Definition.
The East York Community Council reports having:
(1)referred the matter of the fence at 1028 Greenwood Avenue to the Commissioner of
Urban Planning and Development Services to be resolved to the satisfaction of Mr.
Roger Hart, East York; and
(2)in the event that this matter cannot be resolved, the Commissioner of Urban
Planning and Development Services be requested to report to the January20,1999
meeting of the East York Community Council:
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Mr. Roger Hart, East York, appeared before the East York Community Council in connection
with the foregoing.
(h)Disfunctional Parking Meters.
The East York Community Council reports having:
(1)referred the comments from Mr. John Papadakis, East York, with respect to
disfunctional parking meters to the Police Services Board for their consideration; and
(2)received the oral deputation of Mr. John Papadakis, East York:
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Mr. John Papadakis, East York, appeared before the East York Community Council in
connection with the foregoing.
(i)Pape/Cosburn Community.
The East York Community Council reports having received the oral deputation of
Mr.John Papadakis, East York:
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Mr. John Papadakis, East York, appeared before the East York Community Council in
connection with the foregoing.
(j)Former Borough of East York Wooden Crest/Coat of Arms.
The East York Community Council reports having:
(1)requested permission of the EastYork Foundation to mount the former Borough of
East York wooden crest/coat of arms in a prominent location in the East York Civic
Service Centre; and
(2)received the oral deputation of Ms. Margaret Simpson, East York:
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Ms. Margaret Simpson, East York, appeared before the East York Community Council in
connection with the foregoing.
(k)Tree Lighting at the East York Civic Service Centre.
The East York Community Council reports having requested the City Clerk to extend
its thanks and appreciation to Mr. Bob Currie, former East York Hydro Commissioner,
now Toronto Hydro Commissioner, for his efforts in raising the necessary funds to
obtain Christmas lights for the tree on the front lawn of the EastYork Civic Service
Centre:
Councillor Case Ootes brought the aforementioned matter to the attention of the East York
Community Council.
(l)Installation of Traffic Control Signs at O'Connor Drive at Northridge Avenue;
O'Connor Drive at Glenwood Crescent; and O'Connor Drive at Four Oaks Gate
The East York Community Council reports having recommended to the Urban
Environment and Development Committee:
(1)the installation of traffic signals at the intersection of O'Connor Drive and
GlenwoodCrescent in the year 1999;
(2)that the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services be requested to conduct a
review of traffic along Glenwood Crescent six months after the installation of the traffic
lights to determine the degree of traffic infiltration during a.m. and p.m. rush hours and
report such findings to this Community Council;
(3)that the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services be requested to submit a
report to the East York Community Council on the following:
(a)the feasibility of using red lights in place of amber lights at crosswalks; and
(b)the system that is currently used in the City of Vacouver;
(4)that the Toronto Police Services be requested to increase radar enforcement along
O'Connor Drive;
(5)that the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services be requested to "square
off" the corner of O'Connor Drive and Glenwood Crescent;
(6)that the traffic control signals be installed at the intersection of O'Connor Drive and
Four Oaks Gate;
(7)that the Boards of Education be requested to increase education with respect to
pedestrian crossovers and community safety zones;
(8)that the following communication (November 6, 1998) from the ActingManager,
EastTraffic Region, be received;
(9)that the following communication (September 18, 1998) to Councillor C. Ootes, from
the Acting Manager, East Traffic Region, be received;
(10)that the following communication (June 6, 1997) to Councillor C. Ootes, from the
Acting Manager, East Traffic Region, be received; and
(11)that the following communication (December 8, 1998) from Mr.RaymondWhite and
Mrs. Mary Floro-White, East York, be received:
(November 6, 1998) from the Acting Manager, East Traffic Region, advising the East York
Community Council that the installation of traffic control signals at O'Connor Drive and
NorthridgeAvenue; and O'Connor Drive and Four Oaks Gate are not justified at this time and
advising that the area of O'Connor Drive from Woodbine Avenue to Pape Avenue will be
tested as a Community Safety Zone.
(September 18, 1998) from the Acting Manager, East Traffic Region, advising the East York
Community Council of the results of investigations regarding various safety-related issues on
O'Connor Drive.
(June 6, 1997) from the Acting Manager, East Traffic Region, advising the East York
Community Council of the results of investigations regarding the installation of traffic control
signals at O'ConnorDrive and Northridge Avenue; and at O'Connor Drive and Glenwood
Crescent.
(December 8, 1998) from Mr. Raymond White and Mrs. Mary Floro-White, East York,
opposing the installation of traffic control signals at O'Connor Drive and Northridge Avenue.
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The following persons appeared before the East York Community Council in connection with
the foregoing:
-Mr. Paul Newton, East York;
-Ms. Sherry Aiken, East York;
-Mr. Christopher Stavrou, East York;
-Mr. Brian Barron, President, Ward 2 Property Owners Association of East York, EastYork;
-Mr. A. Baxevanidis, East York;
-Mr. Peter Krakus, East York;
-Mr. Dino Giardetti, East York;
-Mr. David Wright, East York;
-Mr. Allan Graham, East York;
-Mrs. May Achermann, East York;
-Mr. Gary Prentice, East York;
-Mr. Robert Lee, East York;
-Ms. Joyce Nelson, East York; and
-Mr. Anthony Labile, East York.
