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THE CITY OF TORONTO
City Clerk s Division
Minutes of The East York Community Council
Meeting No. 2
Wednesday, February 17, 1999
The East York Community Council met on Wednesday, February 17, 1999, in the True Davidson Council
Chamber, East York Civic Centre, East York, commencing at 9:38 a.m.
Members Present:
Councillor Michael Prue, Chair
Councillor Jane Pitfield
Regrets:
Councillor Case Ootes
Confirmation of Minutes.
On motion by Councillor Pitfield, the Minutes of the Meeting
of the East York Community Council held on January 20, 1999,
were confirmed.
2.1 Subdivision Agreement: Governor s Bridge Subdivision.
The East York Community Council had before it a report (January 5, 1999) from
Mr. Quinto M. Annibale, Loopstra, Nixon and McLeish, Barristers and Solicitors, seeking
permission to enter into a subdivision agreement with the owner of the Governor s Bridge
Subdivision located at Bayview Avenue, south of Nesbitt Drive; forwarding a copy of a
draft subdivision agreement for Governor s Bridge Subdivision; advising that the owner has
agreed to reimburse the City for all costs associated with this application; and
recommending that the City enter into a subdivision agreement, substantially in the form
set out in Appendix A of this report, with the owner of the Governor's Bridge
Subdivision as soon as the owner has satisfied all outstanding accounts for consultant
costs, all outstanding taxes and has withdrawn its appeal with respect to fees paid under
protest pursuant to s. 69 of the Planning Act.
The East York Community Council also had before it the following communications:
(i) (January 19, 1999) from Mr. Donald Lake, East York, recommending that the
Subdivision Agreement be tabled until legal counsel for the Municipality and the
Ontario Municipal Board appellant can consider differences in the drafting of the
agreement as currently proposed and the drafting proposed at the Ontario Municipal
Board; and
(ii) (January 19, 1999) from Mr. Gord Martineau, Executive Director, Governor s Bridge
Ratepayers Association, East York, recommending that City Council obtain an
independent expert consultation in tree preservation and removal in the new
subdivision at the cost of the developer.
The following persons appeared before the East York Community Council in
connection with the foregoing matter:
- Dr. Suzanna Chow, Vice President, Governor s Bridge Ratepayers
Association, East York;
- Mr. Richard Brightling, President, Governor s Bridge Ratepayers
Association, East York; and
- Mr. Jeffrey Davies, Davies Howe Partners, Toronto, on behalf of Jasamax
Holdings Inc.
On motion by Councillor Pitfield, the East York Community
Council recommended to City Council, adoption of the report
(January 5, 1999) from Mr. Quinto M. Annibale, Loopstra,
Nixon and McLeish, Barristers and Solicitors.
(Clause No. 1, Report No. 2)
2.2 Request for Removal of Overnight Permit Parking
Regulations on Gatwick Avenue Between Westlake
Avenue and Oak Park Avenue.
The East York Community Council had before it a report (October 13, 1998) from the
Director, Transportation Services, District One, reporting on a request to remove the
existing overnight permit parking restriction on Gatwick Avenue, between Oak Park Avenue
and Westlake Avenue and recommending that:
(1) the Clerks Division conduct a poll of the residents of Gatwick Avenue; between
Oak Park Avenue and Westlake Avenue, to determine support for the removal of the
existing overnight permit parking restriction; and
(2) the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary
action to give effect thereto.
On motion by Councillor Pitfield, the East York Community
Council adopted the aforementioned report.
(Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services; c. Director, Transportation
Services - District One; City Clerk; Transportation Engineer; Mr. Joe Hill
and Ms. Jennifer Wallace, East York - February 19, 1999)
(Clause No. 9(a) , Report No. 2)
2.3 Proposed Waste Disposal Site (Transfer/Processing)
- 25 Esander Drive.
The East York Community Council had before it a report (February 2, 1999) from the General
Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, reporting, as requested by the East York
Community Council on January 20, 1999, on the component costs of $120.00 per tonne to
remove and dispose of waste that could potentially be abandoned at the proposed waste
disposal site at 25 Esandar Drive; advising that the financial assurance of $60,000.00
recommended by staff is reasonable and will provide the City with adequate protection and
recommending that the report be received for information.
The East York Community Council also had before it a report (January 14, 1999) from the
General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, reporting to an inquiry on the adequacy
of the financial assurance in the amount of $6,000.00, as suggested by the proponent,
Delta Disposal Systems Ltd. and recommending that:
(1) City Council advise the Ministry of the Environment that the City of Toronto
considers the financial assurance of $6,000.00, as suggested by the proponent,
inadequate;
(2) the financial assurance required be increased to $60,000.00; and
(3) City Council request the Ministry of the Environment to notify the City of Toronto
in writing of any application to amend the capacity of the facility.
Mr. Stanley Clapp, Toronto, Solicitor on behalf of Mr. Joseph Bonfa, owner of the
property, appeared before the East York Community Council in connection with the foregoing
matter.
On motion by Councillor Pitfield, the East York Community
Council recommended to City Council, adoption of the
aforementioned report (January 14, 1999) from the General
Manager, Solid Waste Management Services.
(Clause No. 2, Report No. 2)
2.4 Appointment of Interim Replacements to East York s
Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee.
The East York Community Council had before it a report (January 27, 1998) from the
Director of Community Planning - East District, recommending that the following persons be
appointed to the East York Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee, at the
pleasure of Council, on an interim basis, and until their successors are appointed:
(i) Mr. Peter Carruthers;
(ii) Mr. Paul Smith; and
(iii) Ms. Susan McAlpine.
Councillor Prue appointed Councillor Pitfield, Acting Chair, and vacated the Chair.
On motion by Councillor Prue, the East York Community
Council, recommended to City Council, adoption of the
aforementioned report.
Councillor Prue resumed the Chair.
(Clause No. 3, Report No. 2)
2.5 Committee of Adjustment Minor Variance Appeals.
The East York Community Council had before it a report (January 18, 1999) from the
Director of Community Planning - East District, seeking direction from Council
regarding appeals of the following two Committee of Adjustment decisions:
(a) Variance Application A.160/98EY, Doris Keppler, Kingwest Architects Inc.,
34 Bennington Heights Drive; and
(b) Variance Application A.138/98EY, Mozafar Maleki, 244 Sutherland Drive.
On motion by Councillor Pitfield, the East York Community
Council recommended to City Council that the aforementioned
report be received.
(Clause No. 4, Report No. 2)
2.6 Preliminary Evaluation Report Applications for
Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Approval
by 1314661 Ontario Limited c/o Mr. Peter Pitino
- 401 Dawes Road.
The East York Community Council had before it a report (January 28, 1999) from the
Director of Community Planning - East District, providing a preliminary report on a new
Zoning By-law Amendment application and a concurrent Site Plan approval for the property
known municipally as 401 Dawes Road; and recommending that:
(1) the East York Community Council convene a Public Meeting (under the Planning Act)
to consider the rezoning application;
(2) this meeting be scheduled for the first quarter of 1999; and
(3) the City Clerk be instructed to provide public notice by circulation.
On motion by Councillor Pitfield, the East York Community
Council adopted the aforementioned report, subject to
amending Recommendation No. 2 to read as follows:
(2) the meeting be scheduled in the evening on
April 28, 1999, or earlier if a suitable date can be
established after consultation with the Commissioner
of Urban Planning and Development Services, Members
of the East York Community Council, and the City
Clerk; .
(Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services; c. Director of
Planning, East District; Councillor Pitfield; Councillor Ootes; Councillor
Prue; City Clerk; All Interested Parties - February 19, 1999)
(Clause No. 9(b), Report No. 2)
2.7 Preliminary Evaluation Report Applications for
Zoning By-law Amendments and Site Plan Approval
by Turner Fleischer Architects Inc. on Behalf of
Inaugural Source Inc. - 157 Dawes Road.
The East York Community Council had before it a report (January 26, 1998) from the
Director of Community Planning - East District, providing a preliminary report on Official
Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications and a concurrent Site Plan approval for the
property known municipally as 157 Dawes Road; and recommending that:
(1) the East York Community Council convene a Public Meeting (under the Planning Act)
to consider the Official Plan amendment and rezoning applications;
(2) the Public Meeting be scheduled for the second quarter of 1999; and
(3) the City Clerk be instructed to provide public notice by circulation.
On motion by Councillor Pitfield, the East York Community Council
adopted the aforementioned report and, further, directed that the
Public Meeting be held in the evening.
(Commissioner of Urban and Development Services; c. Director of Community
Planning, East District; City Clerk; All Interested Parties - February 19,
1999) (Clause No. 9(c), Report No. 2)
2.8 Pedestrian Refuge Island on Dawes Road
(Ward One, East York).
The East York Community Council had before it a report (February 3, 1999) from the
Director, Transportation Services, District One, reporting on the feasibility and cost
implications of installing pedestrian refuge islands on Dawes Road at Goodwood Park Court
and at Beth Street; advising that the estimated cost to construct pedestrian refuge
islands on Dawes Road at Goodwood Park Court and at Beth Street are $7,500.00 and
$4,500.00 respectively; that funds in those amounts can be accommodated in the
Transportation Services 1999 Capital Budget request; and recommending that:
(1) approval be given to narrow and alter specified
sections of the pavement on Dawes Road, through the
installation of centre median pedestrian refuge islands
as follows:
(a) the narrowing of Dawes Road from approximately
28.0 metres north of Goodwood Park Court to a
point 38.0 metres north thereof, from a current
width of 12.5 metres to a width of 11.0 metres,
generally as shown in the attached Drawing No. 1,
dated February 3, 1999;
(b) the narrowing of Dawes Road from approximately 6.4
metres south of Beth Street to a point 11.4 metres
south thereof, from a current width of 11.6 metres
to a width of 10.1 metres, generally as shown in
the attached Drawing No. 2, dated February 3,
1999; and
(2) 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.
Councillor Prue appointed Councillor Pitfield Acting Chair, and vacated the Chair.
On motion by Councillor Prue, the East York Community
Council recommended to City Council, adoption of the
aforementioned report.
Councillor Prue resumed the Chair.
(Clause No. 5, Report No. 2)
2.9 Pape Village Business Improvement Association
- July Sidewalk Sale - Closing Off of Metered Parking.
The East York Community Council had before it a communication (February 4, 1999) from
Councillor Michael Prue requesting appropriate staff to submit a report to the East York
Community Council on the Pape Village Business Improvement Association s request to close-
off the metered parking on Pape Avenue between Cosburn and Mortimer Avenues from 10:00
a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on a Saturday in July for their sidewalk sale.
Mr. Tom Mangos, President, Pape Village Business Improvement Association, appeared before
the East York Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter.
Councillor Prue appointed Councillor Pitfield Acting Chair, and vacated the Chair.
On motion by Councillor Prue, the East York Community
Council requested that the Commissioner of Works and
Emergency Services, in consultation with Mr. Tom Mangos,
President of the Pape Village Business Improvement
Association, to submit a report, including a plan for the
proposed sidewalk sale to be held in July, to the meeting of
the East York Community Council, scheduled to be held on
March 30, 1999.
Councillor Prue resumed the Chair.
(Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services; c. Director of
Transportation Services; Mr. Tom Mangos, East York - February 19, 1999)
(Clause No. 9(d), Report No. 2)
2.10 Proposed Interim Control By-law for Portion
of Northwest Community Ravine Lots (East York)
The East York Community Council had before it a report (February 4, 1999) from
Mr. Ian A. R. Graham, President, Urban Intelligence Inc., Toronto, forwarding a planning
report and draft interim control by-law with respect to a portion of Northwest Community
ravine lots.
The East York Community Council also had before it the following communications:
(i) (February 14, 1999) from Dr. Gita Alizadeh and Mr. Steve Alizadeh, East York,
urging the East York Community Council to disregard the recommendations in the
aforementioned planning report;
(ii) (February 14, 1999) from Mr. Jonathan Nicholls, East York, urging the East York
Community Council to disregard the recommendations in the aforementioned planning
report;
(iii) (February 15, 1999) from Mr. Robert J. Bass, Bass Associates Ltd., Toronto,
opposing the proposed interim control by-law filed by Urban Intelligence Inc.;
(iv) (February 15, 1999) from Mr. John Jenkins and Ms. Laura Selleck, East York,
requesting the East York Community Council to disregard the recommendations in the
aforementioned planning report;
(v) (February 15, 1999) from Mr. Robert Bradshaw and Ms. Trisha Langley, East York,
expressing concerns with respect to the aforementioned planning report;
(vi) (February 15, 1999) from Ms. Pamela Stagg, East York, in support of the proposed
interim control by-law;
(vii) (February 15, 1999) from Mr. Mitchell S. Goldhar, East York, urging the East York
Community Council to disregard the recommendations in the aforementioned planning
report;
(viii) (February 15, 1999) from Mr. Michael Vaughan, Q.C., Toronto, in support of an
interim control by-law; and
(ix) (February 15, 1999) from Mr. Robert Bass and Ms. Janet Bass, East York, submitting
a petition, signed by approximately 18 homeowners of properties in Bennington
Heights urging the East York Community Council to dismiss the recommendations in
the aforementioned planning report.
The following persons appeared before the East York Community Council in connection with
the foregoing matter:
- Mr. Ian Graham, President, Urban Intelligence Inc., Toronto;
- Mr. Anthony Morin, East York;
- Mr. Steve Alizadeh, East York;
- Mr. Barry Reiter, East York;
- Mr. Phil Greey, East York;
- Ms. Janet Bass, East York; and
- Mr. Jonathan Nicholls, East York.
Councillor Prue appointed Councillor Pitfield Acting Chair, and vacated the Chair.
On motion by Councillor Prue, the East York Community
Council received the foregoing communications.
Councillor Prue resumed the Chair.
(Mr. Ian Graham, Toronto; c. All Interested Parties - February 19, 1999)
(Clause No. 9(e), Report No. 2)
2.11 Traffic Regulations at Pepler Avenue and
Woodville Avenue.
The East York Community Council had before it Item 21 of Report No. 19 of the Regulatory
and Development Committee headed Traffic Regulations at Pepler Avenue and Woodville
Avenue , which was adopted by the former Borough of East York at its meeting held on
September 15, 1997.
Mr. Dean Ruston, East York, appeared before the East York Community Council in connection
with the foregoing matter.
On motion by Councillor Pitfield, the East York Community
Council referred the aforementioned report to the
Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services with a request
that he give consideration to same in his forthcoming report
to be submitted to the East York Community Council with
respect to traffic issues in the Woodville Avenue area.
At this point in the proceedings, on motion by Councillor Pitfield, the East York
Community Council re-opened this matter in order to give Ms. Susan McLeod an opportunity
to address the Community Council.
Ms. Susan McLeod, East York, appeared before the East York Community Council in connection
with the foregoing matter and filed a written submission and map of the subject area.
On motion by Councillor Pitfield, the East York Community
Council reaffirmed its previous decision with respect to the
foregoing matter.
(Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services; c. Director of
Transportation Services; All Interested Parties - February 19, 1999)
(Clause No. 9(f), Report No. 2)
2.12 Safety Concerns at 55 Eldon Avenue.
The East York Community Council had before it a report (February 1, 1999) from the
Director, Municipal Standards, providing an update with respect to the Municipal Standards
Division s actions at 55 Eldon Avenue; advising that as a result of the inspector s
finding at the site, legal action has commenced; that Property Standards issues in the
former Borough of East York are regulated by East York By-law No. 39-90, as amended; and
recommending that the report be received for information.
On motion by Councillor Pitfield, the East York Community
Council received the aforementioned report.
(Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services; c. Director of
Municipal Standards; East District Manager, Municipal Standards; Mr. T.
Chamberlain, Ms. K. Chamberlain and Mr. D. Chamberlain, East York;
Ms. Maureen Lindsay, East York - February 19, 1999)
(Clause No. 9(g), Report No. 2)
2.13 New Planning Applications Received.
The East York Community Council had before it a report (January 22, 1999) from the
Director of Community Planning - East District, advising of new planning applications
received within the last 30 days and recommending that the report be received for
information.
On motion by Councillor Pitfield, the East York Community
Council received the aforementioned report.
(Clause No. 9(h), Report No. 2)
2.14 Outstanding Items.
The East York Community Council had before it a
communication
(February 2, 1999) from the City Clerk providing, for information, a
list of 1998 outstanding items for the East York Community Council as at December 1998.
On motion by Councillor Pitfield, the
East York Community Council received the
aforementioned report.
(Clause No. 9(i), Report No. 2)
2.15 East Yorker Publication.
The East York Community Council had before it a report
(February 8, 1998) from the Commissioner, Corporate Services, providing, as requested, by
the East York Community Council at its meeting on January 20, 1999, information regarding
the costs related to, and the feasibility of, publishing The East Yorker newsletter.
On motion by Councillor Pitfield, the
East York Community Council received the
aforementioned report.
(Commissioner, Corporate Services; c.
Councillor Jane
Pitfield; Director, Corporate Communications; All Interested Parties -
February 19, 1999)
(Clause No. 9(j), Report No. 2)
2.16 DRG Incorporated and Winpak Technologies Inc.
Assessment Appeal - 85 Laird Drive East York.
The East York Community Council had before it the following:
(i) communication (February 12, 1999) from Mr. C. M. Loopstra, Loopstra, Nixon and
McLeish, Barristers and Solicitors, advising that Mr. Michael Bowman, Solicitor
for DRG Incorporated and Winpak Technologies Inc., seeks to appear before the
Community Council at 10:30 a.m. to make a deputation regarding an appeal before
the OMB with respect to the taxation years 1994, 1995, 1996 and 1997 for both
realty tax assessment and business tax assessment and advising that a confidential
report will be submitted to the East York Community Council with respect thereto;
and
(ii) confidential report (February 12, 1999) from Mr. C. M. Loopstra, Loopstra, Nixon
and McLeish, Barristers and Solicitors, with respect to the above-captioned
Assessment Appeals.
The following persons appeared before the East York Community Council in connection with
the foregoing matter:
- Mr. Michael Bowman, Solicitor on behalf of Winpak Technologies Incorporated, East
York; and
- Mr. Paul Beatt, President, Winpak Technologies Incorporated, East York.
On motion by Councillor Pitfield, the East York Community
Council recommended to City Council that Mr. C. M. Loopstra,
Loopstra, Nixon and McLeish, Barristers and Solicitors, be
instructed to continue to negotiate with Winpak Technologies
Inc., as discussed, at the in-camera session of the East
York Community Council.
(Clause No. 6, Report No. 2)
2.17 Nomination for the 1999 Agnes Macphail Award.
The East York Community Council had before it a communication (February 16, 1999) from Ms.
Audrey Vince, Member, Agnes Macphail Award Community Selection Committee, forwarding the
confidential minutes of the meeting of the Agnes Macphail Award Community Selection
Committee held on February 15, 1999, and recommending that the nominee contained therein
be awarded the 1999 Agnes Macphail Award.
The East York Community Council also had before it a copy of the nomination form and
background information with respect to the nominee.
On motion by Councillor Pitfield, the East York Community
Council recommended to City Council, adoption of the
recommendation embodied in the confidential minutes of the
meeting of the Agnes Macphail Award Community Selection
Committee held on February 15, 1999.
(Clause No. 7, Report No. 2)
2.18 210 Linsmore Crescent - Enforcement Matters
The East York Community Council had before it a confidential report (February 16, 1999)
from Mr. C. M. Loopstra, Loopstra, Nixon and McLeish, Barristers and Solicitors, with
respect to the above-captioned matter.
Councillor Prue appointed Councillor Pitfield, Acting Chair, and vacated the Chair.
On motion by Councillor Prue, the East York Community Council
recommended to City Council, adoption of the confidential report
(February 16, 1999) from Mr. C. M. Loopstra, Loopstra, Nixon and
McLeish, Barristers and Solicitors.
Councillor Prue resumed the Chair.
(Clause No. 8, Report No. 2)
2.19 Rusty Water
Mr. John Vidlar, East York, appeared before the East York Community Council with respect
to water quality.
Councillor Prue appointed Councillor Pitfield, Acting Chair, and vacated the Chair.
On motion by Councillor Prue, the East York Community
Council requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency
Services, to submit a report to the next meeting of the
Community Council, scheduled to be held on March 30, 1999,
with respect to what assistance could be given to those
residents who have rusty water.
Councillor Prue resumed the Chair.
(Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services; c. Environmental
Engineer; Mr. John Vidlar - February 19, 1999)
(Clause No. 9(k), Report No. 2)
2.20 Other Matters
(a) The East York Community Council received the following deputations:
Mr. John Papadakis; and
Ms. Marie Heron, President, H.J. and Associates - with respect to unemployment
programs.
Mr. John Papadakis - with respect to the Citizen Appointments Policy and Community
Council Boundaries.
Mr. Justin Van Dette - with respect to evening meetings (and submitted a written
brief in regard thereto).
Ms. Donna-Lynn McCallum; and
Mr. Justin Van Dette - with respect to the East York Civic Centre s postal
address.
The East York Community Council requested that wherever the address of the East
York Civic Centre appears on notices of meetings, agendas, letters, etc., the
words East York appear in place of Toronto .
(b) Parking Issues on Rumsey Road:
The East York Community Council received a communication (January 20, 1999) from
Mr. Glover MacIntyre, submitted by Councillor Pitfield, forwarding the results of
a survey he has conducted of residents, with respect to parking issues on Rumsey
Road, a copy of which has been provided to the Commissioner of Works and Emergency
Services.
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The East York Community Council recessed and resumed its meeting at the following
times:
1:15 p.m. recessed to meet in camera in order to receive advice from Mr. C. M.
Loopstra, Loopstra, Nixon and McLeish, Barristers and Solicitors, with
respect to the following matters:
(a) DRG Incorporated and Winpak Technologies Inc. Assessment Appeal -
85 Laird Drive, East York; and
(b) 210 Linsmore Crescent - Enforcement Matters;
1:50 p.m. recessed its in camera session;
3:12 p.m. resumed;
3:37 p.m. recessed;
7:15 p.m. resumed;
7:40 p.m. recessed;
7:55 p.m. resumed; and
8:20 p.m. adjourned.
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Chair
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