Other Items Considered by the Community Council

(a)52 Hyde Avenue, Zoning By-law Amendment Application,

Temporary Use - Ward 27, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1)not approved the following report from the Director, Community Planning, West District; and

(2)directed the Manager, Community Planning, West District, to schedule a public meeting regarding the subject application.

(December 22, 2998) from the Director, Community Planning, West District, providing information on a zoning by-law amendment application to permit the continued use of the existing building on the subject property for mixed industrial - residential purposes on a temporary basis; and advising that the Official Plan requires that any residential development of the Valley Crescent-Hyde Avenue industrial area involve comprehensive assembly; that the existing industrial area is not an appropriate location for individual residential uses; that existing industrial uses in the immediate vicinity of the subject property will create adverse noise and dust impacts on any proposed residential use; that the area is isolated from surrounding neighbourhoods and would likely be unsafe at night, especially for pedestrians; that the Municipal Standards Division of the Urban Planning and Development Services department has commented that they have an active zoning violation file in relation to the existing residential apartments on the subject property; that the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority does not object to the temporary by-law amendment since the proposed residential uses can be accommodated within the existing building on the property, but that the property is located within the Regional Storm Floodplain and Fill Regulation Line and is designated as part of the Special Policy Area regarding flood plain management; that approval of this application, even on a temporary basis, would establish an undesirable precedent; and recommending that the York Community Council refuse this application.

-Mr. Danny Nardelli, owner of 52 Hyde Avenue, appeared before the Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter.

(b)Library Materials Budget for Libraries in

Ward 27, York Humber and Ward 28, York Eglinton.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1)requested the City Librarian to:

(a)provide copies of the formula and comparative analysis used between districts, i.e. per capital spending;

(b)submit a breakdown of materials acquisition for the 1999 fiscal year detailing printed material, periodicals, electronics and videos;

(c)report on proposals to increase the circulation of reading material and reduce the video circulation; and

(2)received the deputation and following communication:

(January 11, 1999) from the City Librarian responding to the Community Council's request for a report on changes to the Materials Budget of the former York Library system; and advising that the consolidated library materials budget for the amalgamated Toronto Public Library is $13 million and must be distributed to 98 branches and other services; that each of the former systems had a different approach to allocating their budgets so that it was necessary to develop a standard formula which would:

-ensure equitable development of the Library's collection in response to the community's needs and the state of current collections;

-apportion the Library materials budget fairly and effectively by using an objective and quantifiable approach; and

that a new library materials budget allocation formula was approved by the Toronto Public Library Board; the formula uses standardized performance measures and initiates a flow of funding to areas of the City which historically have reported per capita expenditure below the municipal average ($5.44) such as the former City of York ($1.26); that the application of the formula to each branch's performance measures results in a total point score which is then translated into library materials budget dollars.

-Ms. Susan Caron, Manager, Collection Department, Toronto Public Library, appeared before the Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter.

(c)Request for Additional Parking Meters in the Cedarvale Area - Ward 28, York Eglinton.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1)requested the Director, Transportation Services, District 1, to investigate and report to the York Community Council on the feasibility of adjusting the transit stops along Eglinton Avenue West in the Cedarvale area, to increase the number of on-street metered parking spaces;

(2)requested the Toronto Parking Authority to circulate the proposed fee structure for harmonizing the parking rates to the members of the York Community Council; and

(3)received the deputation and following information:

Extract from Clause No. 4 of Report No. 1 of the York Community Council, which was adopted by Council on February 2, 3 and 4, 1999:

The York Community Council reports, for the information of Council, having:

(a)requested the President, Toronto Parking Authority, to:

(i)install additional parking meters in the Cedarvale area, where feasible;

(ii)meet with the local business and residential community and the local Councillors, to discuss ways and means to increase the number of parking spaces in the area; and

(iii)attend the next meeting of the Community Council on February 17, 1999.

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

-Messrs. Ian Maher and Gwyn Thomas, Toronto Parking Authority.

(d)Draft Report of the Task Force on Community Access and Equity.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1)endorsed in principle, the following Draft Report of the Task Force on Community Access and Equity;

(2)advised the Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee of the action taken; and

(3)received the deputations:

Councillor J. Mihevc, Chair,

Task Force on Community Access and Equity

(January 27, 1999)

Forwarding a copy of the communication (January 22, 1999) to the Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee, the Special Committee to Review the Final Report of The Toronto Transition Team and the Community Councils, regarding the Draft Report of the Task Force on Community Access and Equity; and requesting deputation time to present the report.

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

-Charles Ng, member of the Task Force;

-Sonja Greckol, member of the Task Force;

-Al Reeves, member of the Task Force; and

-Rose Lee, Access and Equity Centre

(e)Weston Business Community Street Audit, Ward 27, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1)endorsed the following Weston Business Community Street Audit;

(2)referred the document to the appropriate Commissioners for action; and

(3)received the deputation:

(February 9, 1999) from the Chair, Weston Business Community

Advising that on July 9, 1998, a Street Audit was conducted in the Weston Business Community, in response to concerns expressed by local businesses and residents, which discourage shoppers and visitors to the area; and requesting that the Community Council endorse the Street Audit Report and further requesting that the City provide ongoing support and assistance to implement the recommendations contained in the report.

-Mr. John Kiru, Coordinator, Weston Business Improvement Area, appeared before the Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter.

(Copies of the abovementioned Street Audit was forwarded to all members of Council with the agenda for the meeting of February 17, 1999; and copies are on file in the Clerk's Division, York Civic Centre.)

(f)York Museum (York); and Implementation of Council Decisions on Heritage Governance

The York Community Council reports having:

(1)endorsed the following report (February 11, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism to the Economic Development Committee on the Implementation of Council Decisions on Heritage Governance to be considered by that Committee on March 26, 1999;

(2)advised the Economic Development Committee of the action taken;

(3)reaffirmed the decision of the former Council of the City of York that the York Museum be staffed by a full-time curator; and

(4)received the following communications:

(i)(February 11, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism to the Economic Development Committee, providing a framework for the implementation of Council's decisions of December 16 and 17, 1998 regarding the governance of heritage services;

(ii)(Undated) from Mr. Bernie Thompson, Chair, Historical Committee, advising of matters to be discussed, such as the Community Council's position on the museum and heritage in general; the selection of members to Community Museum Management Boards; conservation; exhibits; collection; research; interviewing and hiring of staff; communication; marketing; duties related to the curator and the museum; collection management; data base consolidation; new larger location; budget preparation and control; signing authority; staff assistance; the Board's responsibilities under the new structure; membership and evaluation; and stating the objectives established by the museum (York) in 1998.

-Mr. Bernie Thompson, Chair, Historical Committee (York), appeared before the Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter.

(g)Landscaping of Traffic Calming Locations in Ward 27, York Humber and Ward 28, York Eglinton.

The York Community Council reports having approved the recommendations in the following report:

(January 25, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism responding to the request by the York Community Council:

"to conduct a review of the City's locations with landscaped traffic calming measures, and to report on the feasibility of the City initially undertaking the planting of shrubbery and flowers at these sites, and subsequently transferring co-ownership to each of the abutting property owners for continued maintenance"; and

advising of possible locations for landscaping traffic calming areas and providing cost estimates to implement such proposals; and recommending that:

(1)this report be received for information by the York Community Council;

(2)the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture & Tourism consider the inclusion of $100,000 in the 2000-2004 Capital Works Program; and

(3)the appropriate City officials be authorized to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

(h)Request for Removal of Tree at 17 Grandville Avenue, Ward 27, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having approved the recommendation in the following report:

(January 27, 1999)from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism responding to a request by the York Community Council:

"to report on an alternative solution after a further review of the circumstances related to the tree at 17GrandvilleAvenue"; and

advising that a staff report of October 14, 1998 recommended that the tree be pruned and not removed as it does not qualify for removal according to the tree by-law; that the owner during her deputation claimed that roots were breaking through the foundation of her floor and entering her basement; that staff did not investigate the basement of the property at 17 Grandville, but however found this irregular as young roots generally do not break through basement foundations, but redirect themselves as they abut concrete; that the removal of this tree would not be a permanent solution since improper drainage or leaking drains will attract roots from any new trees or shrubs; removal of trees for this reason would also set an undesirable precedent resulting in the removal of thousand of trees city-wide; and recommending that the request for the removal of the tree at 17Grandville Avenue be refused.

(i)450 Gilbert Avenue - Preliminary Evaluation Report, Zoning By-law Amendment - Ward 28, York Eglinton.

The York Community Council reports having approved the recommendations in the following report:

(February 17, 1999) from the Director of Community Planning, West District, providing preliminary comments on an application by 1289643 Ontario Ltd., to amend Zoning By-law No. 1-83 from PE-Prestige Employment Zone to R2-Residential Zone to permit the development of five pairs of semi-detached dwellings, oriented towards GilbertAvenue, all of which would be freehold and two and one-half storeys in height; that mutual easements are proposed between each pair of semi-detached dwellings for maintenance and access purposes; parking would be provided in attached, single car garages with direct access from Gilbert Avenue; that a similar application, located to the south of the site consisting of three pairs of semi-detached dwellings, is currently under review; that the application is in circulation and a staff report is expected to be available in the spring of 1999; this proposal should also be the subject of a Community Information Meeting to present this proposal to the local community; that in accordance with the direction given by Community Council on the application to the south (File No. R98-01 consisting of three pairs of semi-detached dwellings) to hold a Community Information Meeting prior to the staff report being prepared, staff suggest that given the proximity and similarity of the abutting application, the Community Information Meeting could deal with both applications that are currently being reviewed by staff; and recommending that:

(1)this application be presented in conjunction with the Community Information Meeting to be held on the application (File No. R98-01 consisting of three pairs of semi-detached dwellings) abutting the proposal; and,

(2)the application continue to be circulated and following completion of the staff report, a Public Meeting be scheduled by Community Council.

(j)2015 Lawrence Avenue West - Preliminary Evaluation Report, Zoning By-law Amendment Application, Ward 27, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having approved the recommendations in the following report:

(January 29, 1999) from the Director of Community Planning, West District, providing preliminary comments on the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Templeton-Lepek Limited, to rezone the subject lands from "PE - Prestige Employment" to "CE - Commercial Employment."; the applicant is proposing to rezone the site from "PE - Prestige Employment" to "CE-Commercial Employment" and has not submitted development plans at this time and is agreeable to being bound by the zoning regulations applicable to the CE zone and by requirements arising from the Site Plan Approval process; that he main issue respecting rezoning the property from PE to CE is the elimination of the minimum retail store size provision, the intent of the provision is to encourage larger retail uses that cannot be accommodated within the former City of York's retail main streets; by eliminating the minimum gross floor area provision, the lands then become eligible for a traditional "strip plaza" development that does not include an "anchor" store with a gross floor area greater than 1500 m²; this may be an issue with businesses in local area; that the proposal would benefit from a Community Information Meeting to present the proposed Zoning By-law amendment to the local community; and recommending that:

(1)a Community Information Meeting be held to present the proposal to the local community; and

(2)the application continue to be circulated and, following completion of the staff report, a Public Meeting be scheduled by Community Council.

(k)New Development Applications Received for York District, Ward 27, York Humber and Ward 28, York Eglinton.

The York Community Council reports having received the following report:

(January 6, 1999) from the Director, Community Planning, West District, advising that the following new applications have been received since the last report to the Community Council:

(1)Application by Tony Cornacchia for a Zoning By-law Amendment, for a proposed four unit multiple dwelling house at 164 Vaughan Road in an RM2 zone.

(2)Application by Rutledge Development Corporation for a Zoning By-law Amendment, to permit at the south-west corner of Eglinton Avenue West and BlackCreek Drive, a phased development consisting of retail (food) space, 150 residential units in an apartment building, a possible future office development and a future transportation facility which is currently permitted can also be accommodated; and

(3)Application by The TDL Group Ltd. for Site Plan Approval to convert a former gasoline service station building into a restaurant with a drive through window at 895Jane Street.

(l)Saturday Night Garbage Collection in Wards 27 and 28; and Sunday Morning Litter Service on Eglinton Avenue West from Keele Street to the Allen Road, Ward 27, York Humber and Ward 28, York Eglinton.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1)requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to report on whether the Sunday morning litter service on Eglinton Avenue West from KeeleStreet to the Allen Road has been continuing until a City-wide policy is in place; and

(2)received the following communication:

(January 20, 1999) from the Manager, Installation and Rehabilitation Projects, providing the information requested by the York Community Council that the Saturday night garbage collection from commercial establishments in Wards 27 and 28, is carried out by Miller Waste Systems.

(m)Request for Bicycle Lanes on Vaughan Road from St. Clair Avenue West to Oakwood Avenue, Ward 28, York Eglinton.

The York Community Council reports having requested the Director, Transportation Services, District 1, to report on the proposal in the following communication:

(January 25, 1999) from Councillor J. Mihevc advising that enquiries have been received from residents as to the possibility of designating Vaughan Road from St. Clair Avenue West to Oakwood Avenue as a bicycle route, with the installation of separate bicycle lanes; and requesting that appropriate staff investigate this proposal.

(n)Request for Playground Facilities at Rawlinson Public School and James Culnan Catholic School, Ward 27, York Eglinton and Ward 28, York Eglinton.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1)requested the Manager, Parks and Recreation, West District, to discuss with the Toronto District School Board and the Toronto Catholic School Board, a 50-50 cost sharing arrangement for the installation of new playground equipment at Rawlinson Public School and at James Culnan Catholic School, and to report back to the Community Council; and

(2)received the following communication:

(January 13, 1999) from Councillor J. Mihevc advising that the playground facilities at Rawlinson Public School have been dismantled as it did not pass a safety audit; the parents would like the City's support in having a new playground built as this is the only play area for several blocks; and requesting the Community Council support the redevelopment of a playground with a commitment in principle to a 50/50% cost sharing with the Toronto District School Board for the year 2000, and that appropriate staff negotiate with school officials on this matter.

(o)Request for Alternate Side Parking on St. John's Road from Humbercrest Boulevard to Runnymede Road; and Additional Stop Signs on St. John's Road, West of Runnymede Road - Ward 27, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1)requested the Director, Transportation Services, District 1, to report on the implementation of alternate side parking on St. John's Road from Humbercrest Boulevard to Runnymede Road; and on the installation of stop signs on St.John's Road, west of Runnymede Road;

(2)requested the City Clerk to subsequently poll the residents; and

(3)received the following communication:

(February 5, 1999) from Councillor B. Saundercook advising that a resident of St. John's Road is requesting alternate side parking on St. John's Road and the installation of additional stop signs west of Runnymede Road; and requesting that appropriate staff investigate and report and that the residents be polled.

(p)Request for All-Way Stop Controls at Bala Avenue and Bartonville Avenue - Ward 27, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1)requested the Director, Transportation Services, District 1, to report on installing all-way stop controls at Bala Avenue and Bartonville Avenue; and

(2)received the following resolution:

(January 22, 1999) from Councillor B. Saundercook:

Whereas the safety of our children in the area of schools a top priority; and

Whereas at the January 21, 1999 meeting of the 12 Division CPLC, a representative of the School Advisory Council for Bala Avenue Junior Public School advised that the parents of children attending this school have expressed concerns regarding the safety of the intersection at Bala Avenue;

Therefore be it resolved that the Director, Transportation Services, District 1, be requested to report to the York Community Council on turning Bala Avenue at Bartonville Avenue into an all-way stop control intersection.

(q)Request for Disabled Parking at 720 Willard Avenue, Ward 27, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1)requested the Director, Transportation Services, District 1, to report on the designation of a disabled parking space at 720 Willard Avenue; and on whether there is a fee charged for disabled parking in the former City of Toronto; and

(2)received the following communication:

(February 1, 1999) from Councillor B. Saundercook advising that the resident at 720 Willard is requesting a disabled parking space; and requesting that staff investigate and report, such report to include whether an annual permit fee is required in the former City of Toronto.

(r)Request to Rename Winona Avenue from Vaughan Road to Belvedere Avenue, Joe Foti Avenue, Ward 28, York Eglinton.

The York Community Council reports having received the following communication:

(February 1, 1999) Councillor B. Saundercook, advising that Mr. Joe Foti, President of a local ratepayers association, and active in the community, will be celebrating his 80th birthday this month; and requesting that WinonaAvenue from Vaughan Road to BelvedereAvenue be renamed Joe Foti Avenue to mark this special occasion.

(s)Application for a Liquor Licence for an Outoor Patio, Crystal Seafood Restaurant, 632 Vaughan Road, Ward 28, York Eglinton.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1)directed the City Clerk to forward the following report with the departmental comments to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario; and

(2)received the confidential report submitted by the Toronto Police Services:

The York Community Council reports, for the information of Council, having met in camera to discuss the abovementioned confidential police report.

(January 18, 1999) from the City Clerk providing departmental comments and requesting authorization to forward this information to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario.

(t)Request for Disabled Parking Space at 2 Watford Avenue, Ward 28, York Eglinton.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1)requested the Director, Transportation Services, District 1, to report on the designation of a disabled parking space at 2 Watford Avenue; and

(2)received the following communication:

(February 5, 1999) from Councillor J. Mihevc forwarding copy of a letter from the resident at 2 Watford Avenue requesting a disabled parking space in close proximity to his home.

(u)Request for 'Local Traffic Only' Signs at both ends of Lacey Avenue; and on Dunraven Drive at Keele Street, Ward 27, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1)requested the Director, Transportation Services, District 1, to report on the installation of 'Local Traffic Only' signs at both ends of Lacey Avenue; and on Dunraven Drive at Keele Street; and

(2)received the following communication:

(February 11, 1999) from Councillor B. Saundercook advising that the Silverthorn Ratepayers' Association has identified issues relating to community safety, and requesting that staff report on the installation of "Local Traffic Only" signs at both ends of Lacey Avenue and on Dunraven Drive at Keele Street.

(v)Request for an Amendment to the 3-Hour Limit Parking By-law - Ward 27, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1)requested the Director, Transportation Services, District 1, to report on an amendment to the 3-hour limit parking by-law; and

(2)received the following communication:

(February 11, 1999)Councillor B. Saundercook forwarding a communication from the Silverthorn Ratepayers' Association requesting a review of the 3-hour parking limit by-law.

(w)Request for Replacement Barriers at Eglinton Avenue West and Oakwood Avenue - Ward 28, York Eglinton.

The York Community Council reports having requested the Director, Transportation Services, District 1, to replace the existing barriers at Eglinton Avenue West and Oakwood Avenue, with more attractive barriers similar to those at Avenue Road and St. Clair Avenue West.

(x)Cash Payment in Lieu of Parking.

The York Community Council reports having requested the Director, Transportation Services, District 1, to report on the policies of other area municipalities compared with the policy of the former City of York regarding cash payment in lieu of parking; and on what action can be taken on an interim basis to provide relief for new business owners in Wards 27 and 28, with the exception of licensed establishments.

(y )Recognition of Residents and Firefighters.

The York Community Council reports having approved the following resolution from Councillor Frances Nunziata:

Whereas a tragic fire has taken the life of a five-year old child after attempts by area neighbours to rescue all residents of the Vaughan Road apartment building; and

Whereas the York Community Council recognizes the heroic efforts of Mr. Fred Mahood and another area resident known as Michael, who risked their own personal safety in an effort to rescue all persons trapped in the second floor apartment on Vaughan Road when fire broke out on Tuesday, February 16, 1999.

Therefore be it resolved that the York Community Council acknowledge and commend the residents and firefighters involved in this fire, at its next meeting to be held on Tuesday,March30, 1999.

Respectfully submitted,

COUNCILLOR B. SAUNDERCOOK

Chair

Toronto, February 17, 1999

Glenda Jagai

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