Other Items Considered by the Community Council

(a)Committees - Committee of Adjustment - Appeal by Custodia Rizzo - 31 Kirby Road - Ontario Municipal Board Decision - North York Humber.

The North York Community Council reports having received the following report:

(October 2, 1998) from the City Solicitor, recommending that the report be received as information.

(b)Sign By-law Variance Request - Billboard Roof Sign - Raffaella Russo - 373 Wilson Avenue - North York Centre South.

The North York Community Council reports having deferred the following report to its next meeting scheduled for January 20, 1999:

(October 27, 1998) from the Director and Deputy Chief Building Official recommending that the request for a minor variance from North York Sign By-law No. 30788 to permit the erection of a billboard roof sign be refused.

(c)St. Basil's Community Centre Project - Status Report.

The North York Community Council reports having received the following report:

(November 27, 1998) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, recommending that:

(1)the report be received as information; and

(2)a further report be submitted in January 1999 recommending a specific course of action.

(d)Appeal of Official Plan Amendment No. 467 - Rescinding Specific Development Policy C.9.140, UDOP-381 - 88-102 Ellerslie Avenue - North York Centre.

The North York Community Council reports having received the following report:

(November 5, 1998) from the Director, Community Planning, North District, reporting on notices of appeal which have been filed objecting to Official Plan No. 467, adopted by Council on October 1, 1998; and recommending that the report be received for information.

(e)Referral of Application for Official Plan Amendment - Appeal of Application for Zoning By-law Amendment, Referral of Application for Approval of Plan of Subdivision - Greatwise Developments Corporation - 305-308 Poyntz Avenue and 314-317 and 325 Bogert Avenue, UDOZ-95-19 and UDSB-1224 - North York Centre.

The North York Community Council reports having received the following report (November 5, 1998) from the Director, Community Planning, North District:

(November 5, 1998) from the Director, Community Planning, North District, reporting on appeals of official plan and zoning by-law amendment application UD0Z-95-19 and subdivision application UDSB-1224 filed by the solicitor for the applicant; and recommending that the report be received for information.

(f)Proposed Zoning By-law - 130 Industry Street - UD03-ISS - North York Humber.

The North York Community Council reports having received the following report (November 16, 1998) from the Director, Community Planning, North District, and authorized staff to schedule a public meeting:

(November 16, 1998) from the Director, Community Planning, North District, reporting on a request by the North York Community Council to review in conjunction with the Black Creek Task Force (now known as the Black Creek Business Area Association), the appropriateness of the industrial zoning adjacent to the R. DiBattista lands at 665 Trethewey Drive and recommending that the report be received and staff be authorized to schedule a public meeting.

(g)Preliminary Evaluation Report - Zoning Amendment Application UDZ-98-26 - Esfandiar Aghaei - 162 Finch Avenue East - North York Centre.

The North York Community Council reports having received the following report:

(November 23, 1998) from the Director, Community Planning, North District, reporting on an application to amend the Zoning By-law to permit the redevelopment of the site with a three storey, semi-detached dwelling; and recommending that staff continue processing the application in the manner outlined in the report.

(h)Preliminary Evaluation Report - Zoning Amendment Application UDZ-98-27 - Esfandiar Aghaei - 204 Finch Avenue East - North York Centre.

The North York Community Council reports having received the following report:

(November 23, 1998) from the Director, Community Planning, North District, reporting on an application to amend the Zoning By-law to permit the redevelopment of the site with a three storey, semi-detached dwelling. and recommending that staff continue processing the application in the manner outlined in the report.

(i)York University Scholarship Award Winner.

Councillor Berger welcomed Nadine Stolpner, the 1998 recipient of the York University Scholarship Award, which is given to the person who best meets the required criteria of excellent academic achievements, has a genuine need for financial assistance, and an interest in urban studies.

The scholarship also requires the student to be involved with working in the community. Nadine has demonstrated that she has all the qualifications needed to be awarded the scholarship.

Councillor Berger, assisted by Councillor Sgro and Councillor Moscoe, on behalf of the Members of Council and the citizens of the former City of North York, presented Nadine with the Scholarship Award and wished her every success in the future.

(j)Street Vending Permit Application No. 111 - Marisabel Gedina Ravelo - 15 Wallingford Road - Appeal of Refused Application - Don Parkway.

The North York Community Council reports having deferred the following report to its next meeting scheduled for January 20, 1999:

(November 24, 1998) from the Director, Transportation Services, District 3, recommending that the report be received and the appeal of the decision to refuse the application not be supported.

(k)Parks and Recreation User Fees.

The North York Community Council reports having referred this matter and the following motions to the Chief Administrative Officer to establish a broad priority setting exercise including user fees and all other fees so that Council can collectively arrive at a decision on its priorities:

(1)Councillor Filion moved that Community Councils be allocated a per capita budget to set priorities on such areas as Parks and Recreation user fees, snow removal and garbage pick-up;

(2)Councillor King moved that:

(a)the North York Community Council supports in principle that the harmonization of user fees for Parks and Recreation programs should be revenue neutral; and

(b)the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism be requested to develop a clear policy for the subsidization of programs; and

(3)Councillor Shiner moved that the North York Community Council supports in principle the charging of user fees for Parks and Recreation programs, except for public skating and outdoor swimming pools, and that the user fee policy also facilitate the needs of those who cannot afford such programs.

A recorded vote on the recommendation of the North York Community Council to refer this matter and the motions moved to the Chief Administrative Officer was as follows:

FOR:Councillors Sgro, Moscoe, Feldman, Berger, Flint, Gardner, Chong, Filion, King

AGAINST:Councillors Mammoliti, Li Preti, Minnan-Wong, Shiner

ABSENT:Councillor Augimeri

Carried

(November 24, 1998) from the Director of Parks and Recreation, North District, providing the outline for the staff presentation on the 'User Fee Issue" which was considered by the other Community Councils on November 12, 1998.

A staff presentation was made by Jane Ellis, Economic Development, Culture and Tourism Department.

The following persons appeared before the North York Community Council with respect to this matter:

-Mr. Luigi Fracassi; and+

-Mr. Julius Deutsch.

(l)Statutory Public Meeting - Zoning Amendment Application UDZ-98-09 - Peter Roh - 85 Steeles Avenue East - North York Centre.

The North York Community Council reports having deferred consideration of the following report to its next regular meeting scheduled for January 20, 1999 in order to allow for a continuation of the public meeting at 2:00 p.m. on that date and that no further notice be provided:

The North York Community Council reports having had before it the following communications and report:

(a)(December 5, 1998) from Ms. Mary McCoy, advising of her objection to the application;

(b)(December 2, 1998) from Mr. Peter Roh, requesting a deferral until the next meeting of the North York Community Council;

(c)(November 30, 1998) from Mrs. Betty Moore, advising of her opposition to the application; and

(d)(November 18, 1998) from the Director, Community Planning, North District, forwarding recommendations with respect to the subject application to permit an accounting business as a home occupation within an existing one-family detached dwelling.

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No individuals appeared before the North York Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter.

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(m)Curb Cut - 67 Claver Avenue - North York Spadina.

The North York Community Council reports having referred this matter back to the Director, Transportation Services, District 3, for further discussion with the two local Councillors:

(December 4, 1998) from the Director, Transportation Services, District 3, recommending that no immediate action be taken as the resident has the maximum driveway width permitted.

(n)New Garbage Receptacles - OMG Advertising.

The North York Community Council reports having deferred the following communication to its next meeting scheduled for January 20, 1999:

The North York Community Council reports having requested the General Manager, Solid Management Waste Services, Works and Emergency Services Department, to provide a report to the January 20, 1999 North York Community Council meeting on this matter.

(December 3, 1998) from Councillor Disero, Davenport, advising of a pilot project to replace all existing garbage containers with cans that have advertising on them and requesting comments from North York Community Council on whether or not they wish to participate in the project.

(o)Presentation to Mr. Adrian D'Orazio.

Councillor Berger welcomed Mr. Adrian D'Orazio who gave unselfishly to improve the living conditions and quality of life to a little boy named Steven Patterson and his family.

Steven suffers from Pervasive Developmental Disorder, a form of autism, and because there is no Canadian program available for children with this disorder, Steven was attending a language cognitive development centre in Boston, Massachusetts.

When Mr. D'Orazio heard that the Pattersons had to withdraw Steven from school because of the high costs involved, together with the help of many volunteers and corporate people, he set about raising awareness and funds to help the family. To date, Adrian has single-handedly raised $5,000.00, but a lot more funding is needed to reach the goal of $12,000.00.

Councillor Berger, on behalf of the Members of Council and the citizens of the former City of North York, presented Mr. D'Orazio with a scroll in recognition of his tremendous achievements to help Steven Patterson.

(p)1999-2003 Capital Budget Review.

The North York Community Council on December 3, 1998, reports having, recommended to the Budget Committee that:

(1)the tree planting program initiated in the former City of North York continue in 1999 and that funds in the amount of $50,000.00 be allocated to the 1999 Parks and Recreation Capital Budget;

(2)$100,000.00 be included in the 1999 Parks and Recreation Capital Budget for the Cummer Community Centre;

(3)in 1999, at least two playgrounds per ward be refurbished and, if necessary, brought up to CSA standards; such playgrounds to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillors;

(4)in order to take advantage of a cost sharing opportunity with B'nai Brith for the York Mills Baseball Diamond Lighting Project, the 1999 Parks and Recreation Capital Budget be increased by $50,000.00 and that $50,000.00 be deleted from the year 2000 budget forecast;

(5)$150,000.00 be allocated in the 1999 Economic Development Capital Budget for Industrial Area Revitalization Project No. 0004 - Black Creek Business Corridor;

(6)in order for the Avenue Road improvements to be continued in 1999, the $50,000.00 budget allocation be deleted from the year 2000 and added to the 1999 Capital Budget;

(7)the traffic calming budget be increased by $500,000.00;

(8)the Forest Heights Boulevard/Harrison Road/Vyner Road road improvements be deleted from the 1999 Transportation Capital Works Program and replaced with the local improvement initiative on Arjay Crescent; and

(9)its previous decision regarding the Jane/Finch streetscape project approved by North York Community Council on November 12, 1998 be reaffirmed and that the funds for Phase 1 be allocated in the 1999 Urban Planning Capital Budget.

The North York Community Council reports having requested:

(a)the Toronto Atmospheric Fund to fund the cost of the trees for the tree planting program referred to in the foregoing Recommendation 1.;

(b)the Chief Financial Officer to provide a report to the December 11, 1998 Budget Committee meeting on the unfair distribution of funding to the former City of North York as set out in Appendix A of the 1999 - 2003 Parks and Recreation Capital Works Program; such report to also include the gross and net expenditures on a per Community Council basis;

(c)the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism report to the December 11, 1998 meeting of the Budget Committee in the event that the St, Basil's community for this project (for which funding in the amount of $950,000.00 was previously approved by North York Council in 1997 and City Council in 1998) does not proceed, on other ways to mitigate the impact on the community; and that both Ward Councillors supply a list of priorities to the report being drafted; and

(d)the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to:

(1)provide a progress report to the North York Community Council meeting in January on the land acquisition and construction scheduling for the City Centre service road and that the financing needs be incorporated in the five year capital plan; and

(2)provide a report to the wrap-up meetings of the Budget Committee on the progress being made for the York Mills Road reconstruction project which was scheduled for 1999 and for which an engineering budget was protected in 1998.

The North York Community Council reports having had before it the following:

(i)(December 1, 1998) from Councillor King, requesting that consideration be given for an allocation of $100,000 for the Cummer Community Centre;

(ii)(November 27, 1998) from Ms. Ella Jackson, Chair, Black Creek Business Area Association, expressing concerns on funding cuts;

(iii)(November 25, 1998) from Mr. Vincent Baldassarra, Vice President and member of the Steering Committee, Humberlea Community Ratepayers, expressing their concerns;

(iv)(November 19, 1998) from the Director, Transportation Programming and Policy, attaching a detailed listing of transportation projects in the 1999 Capital Works Program for Transportation District No. 3, (North York);

(v)(November 11, 1998) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, forwarding a preliminary capital financing plan for the 1999-2003 capital program and recommending the financial strategies proposed be adopted in principle for consideration with the 1999 operating budget; and

(vi)(November 9, 1998) from the Chief Administrative Officer, forwarding the 1999-2003 Capital Works Program for the City of Toronto and recommending approval of projects and cash flow for 1999.

The following persons appeared before the North York Community Council in connection with the Black Creek Business Corridor:

-Ms. Ella Jackson; and

-Mr. Lorne Berg.

Respectfully submitted,

COUNCILLOR MILTON BERGER

Chair

Toronto, December 9, 1998

Barbara Liddiard

Tel: (416) 395-7360