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		Other Items Considered by Community Council (a)Draft Report on the Task Force on Community Access and Equity. The East York Community Council reports having received the following communication: (January 27, 1999) from Councillor Joe Mihevc, Chair, Task Force on Community Access and Equity, requesting an opportunity to make a presentation to the East York Community Council on the Draft Report of the Task Force on Community Access and Equity, and forwarding a copy thereof. -------- Councillor Joe Mihevc, Chair, Task Force on Community Access and Equity, gave an overhead slide presentation with respect to the Draft Report of the Task Force. (b)Residential Water Service Connection Repair Programme. The East York Community Council reports having recommended to the Works and Utilities Committee that the 70-year programme be accelerated; and, further, requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to submit a report thereon to the Works and Utilities Committee when this matter is being considered. (March 26, 1999) from the Director, Quality Control and System Planning, Water and Wastewater Services, Works and Emergency Services, forwarding, as directed by the Works and Utilities Committee, a report, dated October23,1998, from the General Manager, Water and Wastewater Services, addressed to the Works and Utilities Committee, seeking approval for a harmonized Residential Water Service Connection Repair Programme; and requesting the Community Council to report back to the Works and Utilities Committee for its meeting scheduled to be held on April21,1999; and (November 20, 1998) from the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services, addressed to the Works and Utilities Committee, responding to requests by the Works and Utilities Committee in considering the report (October 23, 1998) from the General Manager, Water and Wastewater Services, respecting a Residential Water Service Connection Repair Programme. -------- Mr. Norm Smith, East York, appeared before the East York Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter. (c)1999 Watermain Cleaning and Lining Programme. The East York Community Council reports having received the following report: (April 9, 199) from the Director, Quality Control and System Planning, Water and Wastewater Services, Works and Emergency Services, reporting, as requested by the East York Community Council, on the 1999 Watermain Cleaning and Lining Programme in the East York District; advising that funds in the amount of $1,166,000.00 have been approved in the 1999 Capital Works Programme; and recommending that the report be received for information. *--------* Mr. Ken Beamish, East York, appeared before the East York Community Council with respect to the foregoing matter. (d)Traffic Operations on Woodville Avenue, between Pape Avenue and Donlands Avenue; Traffic Regulations at Pepler Avenue and Woodville Avenue. The East York Community Council reports having requested the Toronto Police Services to enforce the "Stop" control at the intersection of Woodville Avenue and Rivercourt Boulevard. (April 1, 1999) from the Director, Transportation Services, District 1, reporting on traffic operations on Woodville Avenue, between Pape Avenue and Donlands Avenue, and on traffic regulations at the intersection of Pepler Avenue and Woodville Avenue; advising that there are no financial implications associated with the recommendations in this report; and recommending that: (1)this report be received for information of East York Community Council; and (2)the Toronto Police Service be requested to enforce the "Stop" control at the intersection of Woodville Avenue and Rivercourt Boulevard. (e)Site Plan Control Approvals East York - Ward 1. The East York Community Council reports having received the following report: (April 14, 1999) from the Director of Community Planning, East District, advising of Site Plan Approvals granted by the Director of Community Planning, East District; and recommending that the report be received for information. (f)New Planning Applications Received. The East York Community Council reports having received the following report: (April 1, 1999) from the Director, Community Planning - East District, advising of new planning applications received within the last 30 days; and recommending that the report be received for information. (g)Goulding Estate. The East York Community Council reports having recommended to the Corporate Services Committee that the lease between the Centre for Creative Ministries and the City of Toronto with respect to the Goulding Estate be extended for a further 3 years. The East York Community Council reports having requested: (1)the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism to submit a report to the East York Community Council with respect to funding opportunities for the Goulding Estate as a Millennium project and the ultimate return of the building to the public realm; and (2)the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, together with interested community groups, to continue to work with the Tenants towards the restoration of the Goulding Estate. (February 10, 1999) from Councillor Michael Prue, East York, respecting the Goulding Estate and submitting a proposal to designate the Goulding Estate as a possible Millennium Project; (April 23, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, providing, for information, a status report with respect to the Goulding Estate and advising that a report addressing capital and operating costs and timing associated with bringing the Goulding Estate into the public realm will be presented to the East York Community Council for discussion at its meeting scheduled to be held on June 23, 1999; and Extract of lease between the Centre for Creative Ministries and the former Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, dated August 14, 1997. -------- The following persons appeared before the East York Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter: - Dr. Marcella H. Shields, Co-Director, Centre for Creative Ministries, East York, and submitted a written brief with respect thereto; - Ms. Paige Souter, Toronto, and submitted a written brief with respect thereto; - Mr. Michael Nasello, Chair of the Board, Centre for Creative Ministries, Toronto; - Ms. Martha Arbuthnot, Toronto; - Ms. Margaret Keogh, Centre for Creative Ministries, Toronto; - Mr. Robert Syme, Minister, Faith Community Church, Toronto; - Mr. John Carter, Chair, East York LACAC, East York; - Mr. W.E. Barnett, Chairman, East York Foundation, East York; - Mr. Terry Russell, President, Toronto Historical Association, Toronto; and - Ms. Maureen Lindsay, East York. (h)Recycling Programme - Pilot Project. The East York Community Council reports having: (1)endorsed, in principle, the concept of a pilot project with respect to a proposed recycling programme; and (2)referred the communication (April 13, 1999) from Mr. Kevin McGroarty, Toronto, to the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services with the request that he submit a report to the Works and Utilities Committee and the East York Community Council on how this programme could be implemented, such report to include comment with respect to exclusivity. (April 13, 1999) from Mr. Kevin McGroarty, President, Home Again Recycling Depot, Toronto, requesting the East York Community Council to consider a "pilot project" with respect to a proposed recycling programme to be implemented through the Building and Planning Services, East York Office. -------- Mr. Kevin McGroarty, President, Home Again Recycling Depot, Toronto, appeared before the EastYork Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter. (i)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 - ( Ward 1, East York). The East York Community Council reports having recommended to the UrbanEnvironment and Development Committee: (1)adoption of the report (April 20, 1999) from the Director, Transportation Services, District 1, subject to amending Recommendation No. (1) to provide that turn restrictions be instituted at St. Clair Avenue and St. Columba Place, and St. Clair Avenue and Rexleigh Drive, at the same time as the installation of traffic control signals at the O'Connor Drive/Glenwood Crescent intersection, to ensure that there is no infill of traffic in the morning; (2)for the 90 days following the installation of the traffic control signals at the O'Connor Drive/Glenwood Crescent intersection, the Toronto Police Services be requested to give top priority to the enforcement of the turn restrictions in both directions in the morning and afternoon; (3)that the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services be requested to conduct further studies on additional means of improving Glenwood Crescent, in particular, the feasibility of turning Glenwood Crescent south of O'Connor Drive into a one-way street; (4)that north bound left turn restrictions be implemented at Rexleigh Drive and Glenwood Crescent during the morning peak period; (5)that, should City Council not implement a left turn restriction on St .Clair Avenue at St. Columba Place, that there be a right hand turn restriction implemented on St. Columba Place and Glenwood Crescent; (6)that right hand turns on a red light be prohibited at Glenwood Crescent and O'Connor Drive; (7)that consideration be given to implementing one-way east bound operation on Glenwood Crescent, east of St. Columba Place; (8)that the Community Safety Zone currently in effect on O'Connor Drive between Pape Avenue and Woodbine Avenue be extended to St. Clair Avenue. The East York Community Council reaffirms its previous recommendation with respect to the intersection of O'Connor Drive and Four Oaks Gate; viz: "That traffic control signals be installed at the intersection of O'Connor Drive and Four Oaks Gate." The East York Community Council reports having requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to submit a report to the Urban Environment and Development Committee when this matter is being considered with respect to: (i)the feasibility of introducing an extended cycle length at the proposed traffic control signal at O'Connor Drive and Glenwood Crescent to discourage people from using that intersection; (ii)the feasibility of installing speed bumps on Glenwood Crescent; (iii)further comment on "squaring-off" the corner of Glenwood Crescent; (iv)the possibility of moving the location of the cross-walk at Glenwood Crescent and O'Connor Drive; and (v)adjusting the prohibition times of left hand turns to 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. (April 20, 1999) from the Director, Transportation Services, District 1, recommending adoption of the report (February 5, 1999) from the General Manager Transportation Services, subject to traffic conditions in the Glenwood Crescent environs being assessed three months after the installation of traffic control signals at the O'Connor Drive/Glenwood Crescent intersection, as follows: (1)that the Urban Environment and Development Committee be advised that based on a technical assessment, staff concur with the recommendations of the East York Community Council with respect to the installation of traffic control signals at the O'Connor Drive/Glenwood Crescent intersection, coincident with the removal of the existing pedestrian crossover, and that traffic conditions on Glenwood Crescent be investigated 6 months after installation of the traffic control signals to determine the degree of traffic infiltration during the morning and afternoon peak periods, with the findings reported to the East York Community Council; (2)that in order to implement the East York Community Council recommendation to "square-off" the corner of O'Connor Drive and Glenwood Crescent, approval be given to realign the existing curbs at the northeast and southwest corners of O'Connor Drive/Glenwood Crescent intersection; and (3)that the appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto, including the introduction of the necessary Bill in Council; (April 16, 1999) from the City Clerk forwarding Clause No. 2 of Report No. 4 of the Urban Environment and Development Committee which was adopted, as amended, by City Council at its meeting on April13,14and 15, 1999; (April 20, 1999) from Mr. Derek Gomes, East York, opposing the proposed installation of traffic control signals; (April 22, 1999) from Mr. and Mrs. J. Cribben, East York, opposing the proposed installation of traffic control signals; (April 22, 1999) from Mr. C Kyroglou, East York, in support of the proposed installation of traffic control signals; (Undated) from Mr. and Mrs. J. Bintas, East York, opposing the proposed installation of traffic control signals; and (April 29, 1999) from Mr. Anthony Dattolico, East York, in support of the proposed installation of traffic control signals. -------- The Manager, Traffic Operations, District 1 - East District, gave an overhead slide presentation with respect to the proposed replacement of the existing pedestrian crossover at the intersection of O'Connor Drive and Glenwood Crescent with traffic control signals. Mr. Brian Barron, Ward 2 Property Owner's Association of East York, East York, appeared before the East York Community Council with respect to the proposed installation of traffic control signals at O'Connor Drive and Four Oaks Gate. -------- The following persons appeared before the East York Community Council in connection with the proposed replacement of the existing pedestrian crossover at the intersection of O'Connor Drive and Glenwood Crescent with traffic control signals: -Ms. Pam Holliday, East York -Mr. Ken Bott, East York -Mr. Mike Perovic, East York -Mr. Rodney Andress, East York, and gave a slide presentation, copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk; -Ms. Joyce Nilsson, East York; -Ms. Cheri Aitken, East York; -Mr. Peter Fraser, East York; -Mr. Brian Bates, East York, -Mr. Kevin Smart, East York; -Mr. Peter Krakus, East York; -Mr. Brian Borron, East York; -Mr. Garry Prentice, East York; -Mrs. Grace Smith, East York; -Mrs. Catherine Macdonald, East York; -Ms. Rima Sterrett, East York; -Mr. Dino Giardetto, East York; and -Ms. Josee Konstantinou, East York. (j)Pedestrian Safety Concerns - O'Connor Drive at Coxwell Avenue. The East York Community Council reports having directed staff of the Transportation Services Division to replace the existing 2.4m (8 foot) fence with a 1.8m (6foot) chain link fence and necessary grading to accommodate a widening of the existing walk by about 0.5m (2 feet) at the northwest corner of O'Connor Drive and Coxwell Boulevard. (April 8, 1999) from Councillor Michael Prue, East York, forwarding correspondence from Works and Emergency Services, with respect to pedestrian safety concerns at the intersection of O'Connor Drive and Coxwell Avenue; and (April 13, 1999) from the Director, Transportation Services, District 1, reporting on the feasibility of replacing the fence located on the northwest corner of O'Connor Drive and Coxwell Boulevard with a new chain link fence set back from sidewalk and to widen the paved walk area for additional pedestrian space; advising that the estimated cost to replace the fence is $5,000.00 which can be accommodated in the 1999 Transportation Services Division Operating Budget request; and recommending that East York Community Council direct staff of the Transportation Services Division as to whether it wishes to proceed with the replacement of the existing 2.4m (8 foot) fence with a 1.8m (6foot) chain link fence and necessary grading to accommodate a widening of the existing walk by about 0.5m (2 feet) at the northwest corner of O'Connor Drive and Coxwell Boulevard. -------- The following persons appeared before the East York Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter: - Ms. Joanne Kim, East York; and - Mr. Owen. (k)Ontario Hydro Forestry Maintenance Programme. The East York Community Council reports having received the following communication: (April 8, 1999) from Councillor Michael Prue, East York, forwarding a communication (March 30, 1999) from Mr. George Strathearn, Forestry Technician, Central Forestry Services, Ontario Hydro Services Company, regarding the removal of non-compatible brush and the trimming of branches away from power lines in the Ontario right-of-way located throughout East York. (l)Toronto Police Service Divisional Boundaries. The East York Community Council reports having: (1)referred the written brief submitted by Ms. Shaida Addetia, Co-ordinator, Family and Children's Services, Thorncliffe Neighbourhood Office, East York, to the Toronto Police Services Board with a request that they submit a report thereon to the next meeting of the East York Community Council; and (2)requested the Toronto Police Services Board to assign a representative to meet with Members of the East York Community Council to discuss the issues raised by Ms. Addetia in her deputation, such meeting to be held at the Thorncliffe Community Centre. (April 8, 1999) from Councillor Michael Prue, East York, forwarding correspondence from the Toronto Police Service regarding the proposed Toronto Police Service divisional boundaries affecting the community of East York. -------- The following persons appeared before the East York Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter: - Ms. Shaida Addetia, Coordinator, Family and Children's Services, Thorncliffe Neighbourhood Office, East York; - Mr. Leonard Linton, President, Leaside Business Park Association, East York; and - Ms Donna Lynn McCallum, East York. (m)Parking Concerns on South Side of Fairside Avenue between Mortimer and Barker Avenue. The East York Community Council reports having referred the following communication to the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services with the request that he submit a report thereon to the next meeting of the Community Council: (April 21, 1999) from Mr. Dympna Callaghan, East York, expressing concern with respect to parking problems at the above-captioned location. (n)Toronto Region Conservation Authority Shoring Up of Eroding Ravine Properties. The East York Community Council reports having adopted the following communication: (April 23, 1999) from Councillor Jane Pitfield, East York, recommending that the East York Community Council request the Toronto Region Conservation Authority to complete the shoring up of eroding ravine properties in East York as soon as possible to avert potential tragedy. -------- Councillor Prue declared a conflict of interest with respect to this matter and advised that the nature of his interest is that his principal residence is immediately adjacent to Toronto Region Conservation Authority property. (o)Sewer Easement between 53 - 55 Douglas Crescent. The East York Community Council reports having recommended to the Budget Committee and Council adoption of the following recommendations embodied in the confidential report (April 27, 1999) from Mr. C.M. Loopstra, Loopstra, Nixon and McLeish: (1)that the owners of 53 and 55 Douglas Crescent be offered a lumpsum payment of $30,000.00 ($15,000.00 to each property owner) in full settlement of all claims known or which could be reasonably known to the owners against the City with respect to the easement, the City works located within the easement, the damages to the easement and adjoining lands and buildings and incidental damages; (2)that the settlement funds include the cost of replacing the semi-detached garages by the owners; (3)that the City will undertake all necessary restoration work of the driveway and landscaping damaged by the restoration and repair work; (4)that the owner be required to execute a release satisfactory to the City Solicitors; and (5)that the City provide the owners with an engineering opinion, on the completion of all restoration and repair work, confirming that the work on stabilizing the soils and completing the underground repairs since September 1996, has not had a detrimental impact on the adjoining residential buildings, namely, 53 and 55 Douglas Crescent. (April 27, 1999) confidential report from Mr. C. Loopstra, Loopstra, Nixon and McLeish. -------- The following persons appeared before the East York Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter: - Mr. Don Cashen, East York; and - Mr. Randy Eadie, Jasamax Holdings, Markham. (p)Installation of Footbridge Over CP Rail Tracks by Loblaws. The East York Community Council reports having requested the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services to submit a report to the meeting of the East York Community Council scheduled to be held on May 26, 1999, with respect to the previous intention of Loblaws on Redway Road to install a footbridge over the CPRail tracks to enable residents of Southvale Avenue and Millwood Road more easy access to Loblaws. (q)Feasibility of Installation of A Sidewalk on the North and East Sides of Leaside Memorial Gardens. The East York Community Council reports having requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to submit a report to the meeting of the East York Community Council scheduled to be held on May 26, 1999, on the feasibility of installing a sidewalk on the north and east sides of the Leaside Memorial Gardens property, extending from the entrance to Leaside Memorial Gardens to the foot of the CPR bridge overpass; and that the sidewalk be set back from the curb with foliage for shade and security. (r)Postal Trucks on Krawchuk Lane. The East York Community Council reports having received a petition, submitted by Councillor Pitfield on behalf of the residents of the Cornerstones of Millwood townhouse complex, with respect to the flow of postal trucks on Krawchuk Lane from the postal outlet on Laird Drive; and, further, requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to submit a report thereon to the next meeting of the EastYork Community Council scheduled to be held on May 26, 1999. (s)Customer Parking on East Side of Bayview Avenue. The East York Community Council reports having received a parking survey conducted by Councillor Pitfield, with respect to the implementation of customer parking on the east side of Bayview Avenue between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. in addition to the existing hours allowed; and, further, having requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to submit a report to the next meeting of the East York Community Council scheduled to be held on May 26, 1999, with respect to the feasibility of conducting a pilot study with respect thereto. (t)Resurfacing of Roads. The East York Community Council reports having requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to submit to the next meeting of the Community Council, scheduled to be held on May 26, 1999, a list of roads scheduled to be re-surfaced.
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