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THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF TORONTO
Clerk's Department
Minutes of the Scarborough Community Council
Meeting No. 2
Wednesday, February 17, 1999
The Scarborough Community Council met on Wednesday, February 17, 1999, in the Meeting
Hall, Scarborough Civic Centre, commencing at 9:40 a.m.
Members present:
Councillor Lorenzo Berardinetti, Chair
Councillor Gerry Altobello
Councillor Brian Ashton
Councillor Bas Balkissoon
Councillor Raymond Cho
Councillor Brad Duguid
Councillor Norm Kelly
Councillor Doug Mahood
Councillor Ron Moeser
Councillor Sherene Shaw
Councillor Mike Tzekas
Confirmation of Minutes.
On a motion by Councillor Ashton, the Minutes of the meeting of the Scarborough
Community Council held on January 20, 1999, were confirmed.
2.1 Draft Report of the Task Force on
Community Access and Equity
The Community Council received a presentation from Councillor Joe Mihevc, Chair of the
Task Force on Community Access and Equity, respecting the recommendations contained in the
Task Force s draft report, a copy of which was provided to all Members of Community
Council by the Task Force office.
A. Councillor Shaw moved that the Scarborough Community Council endorse the
recommendations of the Task Force on Community Access and Equity.
B. Councillor Balkissoon moved that the motion of Councillor Shaw be amended by
adding:
(1) that the Chief Administrative Officer be requested to re-establish the
budget for the Scarborough Community and Race Relations Committee and
clearly indicate the resources available to this particular Committee to
maintain its active role in the community; and
(2) that the Access and Equity Task Force be requested to initiate a dialogue
with the School Boards on the recommendations of the draft report
pertaining to access to the Boards facilities by communities.
Upon the question of the adoption of Motions A. and B. by Councillors Shaw
and Balkissoon, it was carried.
(Clause No. 18(a), Report No. 2)
2.2 Property Acquisition Request from L.A.C.A.C.
W. J. Morrish Store
North-west Corner of Meadowvale Road and Kingston Road
Ward 16 - Scarborough Highland Creek
The Community Council had before it a report (January 14, 1999) from the Commissioner of
Corporate Services responding to the request by L.A.C.A.C. that the City consider the
acquisition and preservation of the W.J. Morrish Store, and recommending that this report
be received for information.
The following persons appeared before the Community Council in connection with the
foregoing matter:
- Mr. Richard Schofield, Chairman, Scarborough L.A.C.A.C.; and
- Mr. William A. Dempsey, Honorary Secretary, Centennial Community and Recreation
Association.
The Community Council also received a communication in support of the potential
acquisition from Mr. Clancy Delbarre, President, Highland Creek Community Association, a
copy of which was provided to all Members of the Community Council, and a copy thereof is
on file in the Office of the City Clerk, Scarborough Civic Centre.
(See also Minute No. 2.31)
(Clause No. 18(p), Report No. 2)
2.3 Parking and Traffic Concerns at
Our Lady of Wisdom School on Japonica Road
Ward 14 - Scarborough Wexford
The Community Council had before it a report (February 1, 1999) from the Director,
Transportation Services, District 4, recommending that:
(1) the existing parking regulations on Japonica Road and White Abbey Park be
retained;
(2) the existing all-way stop control at the intersection of Japonica Road and White
Abbey Park be retained;
(3) a copy of this report be sent to the Toronto Catholic School Board and Our Lady of
Wisdom School requesting ongoing support for the existing parking/traffic
regulations at this school; and
(4) a copy of this report be sent to the Toronto Police Services Parking Enforcement
Unit, and 41 Division, requesting selective enforcement of the existing
parking/stopping regulations at Our Lady of Wisdom School, and the all-way stop
control at Japonica Road and White Abbey Park.
On a motion by Councillor Kelly, the Scarborough Community Council
recommended to City Council the adoption of the aforementioned report.
Councillor Shaw declared her interest in the foregoing matter in that her daughter is a
student at Our Lady of Wisdom School.
(Clause No. 1, Report No. 2)
2.4 Stop Controls on the Streets Intersecting
Banmoor Boulevard
Ward 15 - Scarborough City Centre
The Community Council had before it a report (February 1, 1999) from the Director,
Transportation Services, District 4, recommending that:
(1) the stop signs identified in Appendix 1 of this report be rescinded;
(2) the stop signs identified in Appendix 2 of this report be adopted; and
(3) the appropriate by-law be amended accordingly.
On a motion by Councillor Duguid, the Scarborough Community Council
recommended that City Council not adopt the aforementioned report due to
the fact that circulation of the proposals by Ward Councillor Duguid,
produced no consensus in the community.
(Clause No. 2, Report No. 2)
2.5 Traffic Concerns on Haileybury Drive
Ward 15 - Scarborough City Centre
The Community Council had before it a report (February 1, 1999) from the Director,
Transportation Services, District 4, recommending that:
(1) the existing all-way stop controls remain on Haileybury Drive; and
(2) a copy of this report be sent to the Toronto Police Services, 41 Division
requesting that they review our all-way stop compliance and speed study results
and take whatever action they deem appropriate.
On a motion by Councillor Duguid, the Scarborough Community Council
recommended to City Council the adoption of the aforementioned report.
(Clause No. 3, Report No. 2)
2.6 Stop Signs on Adenmore Road, Brimforest Gate
and Trellanock Avenue
Ward 16 - Scarborough Highland Creek
The Community Council had before it a report (February 1, 1999) from the Director,
Transportation Services, District 4, recommending that:
(1) the stop signs identified in Appendix 1 of this report be adopted; and
(2) the appropriate by-law be amended accordingly.
On a motion by Councillor Moeser, the Scarborough Community Council
recommended to City Council the adoption of the aforementioned
report.
(Clause No. 4, Report No. 2)
2.7 Installation of a 40 Kilometre Per Hour Speed Limit
on Windover Drive and Susan Street
Ward 16 - Scarborough Highland Creek
The Community Council had before it a report (February 1, 1999) from the Director,
Transportation Services, District 4, recommending that:
(1) the 40 kilometre per hour speed limits identified in Appendix 1 of this report be
adopted; and
(2) the appropriate by-law be amended accordingly.
On a motion by Councillor Moeser, the Scarborough Community Council
recommended to City Council the adoption of the aforementioned report.
(Clause No. 5, Report No. 2)
2.8 Parking and Pedestrian Crossings in Front of
St. Sylvester Catholic School and Silver Springs Public School
Silver Springs Boulevard
Ward 17 - Scarborough Agincourt
The Community Council had before it a report (November 25, 1998) from the Director,
Transportation Services, District 4, recommending that:
(1) the stopping regulations identified in Appendix 1 of this report be rescinded;
(2) the parking and stopping regulations identified in Appendix 2 of this report be
adopted; and
(3) the appropriate by-law be amended accordingly.
On a motion by Councillor Shaw, the Community Council deferred the report
of the Director, Transportation Services, District 4, dated November 25,
1998, to the meeting scheduled to be held on April 28, 1999, to permit
further consultation with the community.
(Clause No. 18(c), Report No. 2)
2.9 Parking and Pedestrian Crossing Concerns on
Littles Road at Fleming Public School
Ward 18 - Scarborough Malvern
The Community Council had before it a report (February 1, 1999) from the Director of
Transportation Services, District 4, recommending that:
(1) the stopping regulations identified in Appendix 1 of this report be rescinded;
(2) the stopping regulations identified in Appendix 2 of this report be adopted; and
(3) the appropriate by-law be amended accordingly.
On a motion by Councillor Ashton, the Scarborough Community Council
recommended to City Council the adoption of the aforementioned report.
(Clause No. 6, Report No. 2)
2.10 Tree Removal at 952 Port Union Road, South of Highway 401
Ward 16 - Scarborough Highland Creek
The Community Council had before it a report (February 1, 1999) from the Director,
Transportation Services, District 4, recommending that authority be granted for the
removal of a Norway Maple from the road right-of-way at 952 Port Union Road, subject to
the following conditions:
(1) payment in full of the replacement value of the Norway Maple ($3,295.00); and
(2) the planting of two additional White Ash trees within the Port Union Road right-
of-way.
On a motion by Councillor Moeser, the Scarborough Community Council
recommended to City Council the adoption of the aforementioned
report.
(Clause No. 7, Report No. 2)
2.11 Request for Installation of Traffic Control Signals at
Pharmacy Avenue and Dewey Drive
Ward 14 - Scarborough Wexford
The Community Council had before it a communication (January 13, 1999) from the City
Clerk, advising that the Urban Environment and Development Committee, at its meeting on
January 11, 1999, referred the report, dated December 8, 1998, from the General Manager,
Transportation Services, respecting the above-noted request, to the Scarborough Community
Council for consideration at its meeting on February 17, 1999.
On a motion by Councillor Kelly, the Community Council deferred this matter
for consideration at its next regular meeting scheduled to be held on March
30, 1999, to permit further consultation by the Ward Councillors with the
community.
(Clause No. 18(b), Report No. 2)
2.12 Request for Fence By-law Exemption
Bruce Cossar and Laurie Vogan
34 Allangrove Crescent
Ward 14 - Scarborough Wexford
The Community Council had before it a report (February 2, 1999) from the Director,
Municipal Standards, recommending that, owing to a lack of resolution as to the location
of the fence, Council not approve the request from the owners of 34 Allangrove Crescent.
The Community Council received advice from the Director, that since staff had failed to
circulate the report to the affected property owners, the matter should be deferred.
On a motion by Councillor Tzekas, the Community Council deferred this
matter for consideration at its next regular meeting scheduled to be held
on March 30, 1999.
(Clause No. 18(l), Report No. 2)
2.13 Request for Direction
Minor Variance Application SA207/98, Surjit and Balwinder Singh
127 Midland Avenue
Ward 13 - Scarborough Bluffs
The Community Council had before it a report (January 18, 1999) from the Director of
Community Planning, East District, recommending that City Council direct the City
Solicitor not to attend any Ontario Municipal Board Hearing with respect to Minor Variance
Application SA207/98.
On a motion by Councillor Altobello, the Community Council recommended to
City Council the adoption of the aforementioned report.
(Clause No. 8, Report No. 2)
2.14 Preliminary Evaluation Report
Official Plan Amendment Application P97019
Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z97051
Coffee Time Donuts Inc., 441 Ellesmere Road
Wexford Employment District
Ward 14 - Scarborough Wexford
The Community Council had before it a report (February 3, 1999) from the Director of
Community Planning, East District, recommending that Community Council convene a Public
Meeting to consider the above-noted applications at its meeting on March 30, 1999; notice
of the Public Meeting to be provided to properties within 120 metres (400 feet) of the
property.
On a motion by Councillor Ashton, the Scarborough Community Council
approved the aforementioned report.
(Clause No. 18(d), Report No. 2)
2.15 Part Lot Control Exemption Application SPl98001
Intracorp Developments (Rouge Hill) Limited
Lawrence Avenue/port Union Road
Port Union Village Community
Ward 16 - Scarborough Highland Creek
The Community Council had before it a report (February 3, 1999) from the Director of
Community Planning, East District, recommending that City Council:
(1) enact a By-law to extend the effect of By-law No. 235-1998 for another 12 months;
and
(2) direct appropriate staff to introduce the necessary Bill to give effect thereto.
On a motion by Councillor Moeser, the Scarborough Community Council
recommended to City Council the adoption of the aforementioned report.
(Clause No. 9, Report No. 2)
2.16 New Applications - All Scarborough Wards
The Community Council had before it a report (February 1, 1999) from the Director of
Community Planning, East District, advising Community Council of the new applications
received during the four-week period ending January 27, 1999, and recommending that this
report be received for information.
On a motion by Councillor Ashton, the Scarborough Community Council
received the aforementioned report.
(Clause No. 18(e), Report No. 2)
2.17 Site Plan Control Approvals - All Scarborough Wards
The Community Council had before it a report (February 1,1999) from the Director of
Community Planning, East District, advising Community Council of the Site Plan Control
Approvals granted by the Director, and recommending that this report be received for
information.
On a motion by Councillor Altobello, the Scarborough Community Council
received the aforementioned report.
(Clause No. 18(f), Report No. 2)
2.18 Consent Applications - All Scarborough Wards
The Community Council had before it a report (February 3, 1999) from the Director of
Community Planning, East District, advising Community Council of the Consent Decisions
granted by the Director, and recommending that this report be received for information.
On a motion by Councillor Altobello, the Scarborough Community Council
received the aforementioned report.
(Clause No. 18(g), Report No. 2)
2.19 Ontario Municipal Board Hearings - All Scarborough Wards
The Community Council had before it a report (February 1, 1999) from the Director of
Community Planning, East District, advising Community Council of the status of current
appeals to the Ontario Municipal Board, and recommending that this report be received for
information.
Mr. Carl Januszczak, representing Lorne Ross Planning Services Inc., appeared before the
Community Council in connection with the appeal of By-law 750-1998, referred to in the
foregoing report, and in reference to a communication (February 16, 1999) from Mr. Ross,
respecting this matter, a copy of which was provided to all Members of the Community
Council, and the original of which is on file in the Office of the City Clerk, Scarborough
Civic Centre.
(See also Minute No. 2.31)
(Clause No. 18(h), Report No. 2)
2.20 Derelict Building - North-east Corner of
Brimley Road and Sheppard Avenue East
Ward 18 - Scarborough Malvern
The Community Council had before it a report (December 23, 1998) from the Director and
Deputy Chief Building Official, responding to Community Council s request that staff
report on the condition of the subject building with a view to issuing a demolition order,
and recommending that this report be received for information.
The Community Council also had before it a report (February 4, 1999) from the City
Solicitor, responding to Community Council s request, at its last meeting, respecting
actions which can be taken to facilitate the completion or demolition of the above-noted
property, and investigation of the ownership, and recommending that this report be
received for information.
Councillor Balkissoon moved that the Executive Director of Municipal Licencing and
Standards be directed to take all necessary steps to commence proceedings under all
applicable laws up to the point of requesting authority for the City to demolish the
building at the north-east corner of Brimley Road and Sheppard Avenue East, and report
quarterly or as necessary to the Scarborough Community Council on the status of the
actions taken to-date.
Upon the question of the adoption of the above motion by Councillor Balkissoon, the vote
was taken, as follows:
Yeas: Councillors Ashton, Balkissoon, Berardinetti, Duguid, Kelly, Mahood, Moeser,
Tzekas -8
Nays: Councillor Altobello -1
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 7.
(Clause No. 17, Report No. 2)
2.21 Ontario Municipal Board Decision
OPA 965, Zoning By-law Amendment Z97047
Sevendon Holdings Limited, 1900 Eglinton Avenue East
Ward 13 - Scarborough Bluffs
The Community Council had before it a report (January 27, 1999) from the City Solicitor,
advising of the outcome of the Ontario Municipal Board Hearing on the above-noted matter,
and recommending that this report be received for information.
On a motion by Councillor Altobello, the Scarborough Community Council
received the aforementioned report.
(Clause No. 18(i), Report No. 2)
2.22 Ontario Municipal Board Decision
60 Maybourne Avenue
Ward 13 - Scarborough Bluffs
The Community Council had before it a report (January 27, 1999) from the City Solicitor,
advising of the outcome of the Ontario Municipal Board Hearing on the above-noted matter,
and recommending that this report be received for information.
On a motion by Councillor Altobello, the Scarborough Community Council
received the aforementioned report.
(Clause No. 18(j), Report No. 2)
2.23 Ontario Municipal Board Appeal
Retention of Outside Planning Consultant
Monarch Construction Limited
Southeast Corner of Finch Avenue and McCowan Road
5039 Finch Avenue and 2627 McCowan Road
Ward 18 - Scarborough Malvern
The Community Council had before it a report (February 4, 1999) from the City Solicitor,
recommending that a maximum of $15,000.00 be allocated to the Legal Division from the
Corporate Contingency Account to retain a planning witness with respect to the pending
Ontario Municipal Board appeal on 5039 Finch Avenue and 2627 McCowan Road.
On a motion by Councillor Balkissoon, the Scarborough Community Council
recommended to City Council the adoption of the aforementioned report.
(Clause No. 10, Report No. 2)
2.24 Ontario Municipal Board Appeal
Retention of Outside Planning Consultant
Shell Canada Limited
2650 Brimley Road
Ward 17 - Scarborough Agincourt
The Community Council had before it a report (February 4, 1999) from the City Solicitor,
recommending that a maximum of $15,000.00 be allocated to the Legal Division from the
Corporate Contingency Account to retain a planning witness with respect to the pending
Ontario Municipal Board appeal on 2650 Brimley Road.
On a motion by Councillor Balkissoon, the Scarborough Community Council
recommended to City Council the adoption of the aforementioned report.
(Clause No. 11, Report No. 2)
2.25 1999 Trillium Garden Award Program - East District
The Community Council had before it a report (February 4, 1999) from the Commissioner of
Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, recommending that the Scarborough Community
Council appoint two members to the 1999 Trillium Garden Award Committee.
On a motion by Councillor Ashton, the Scarborough Community Council
approved the appointment of Councillors Ashton and Altobello as its
representatives on the 1999 Trillium Garden Award Committee.
(Clause No. 18(k), Report No. 2)
2.26 By-law to Deem Certain Lots to No Longer Be
Registered Lots on A Plan of Subdivision
Dynalease Ltd., 370 and 380 Passmore Avenue
Tapscott Employment District
Ward 18 - Scarborough Malvern
The Community Council had before it a report (February 9, 1999) from Director of Community
Planning, East District, recommending that City Council enact a By-law under Subsection
50(4) of the Planning Act to deem that Lots 21, 22 and 23 on Registered Plan M-1996 no
longer be registered lots on a plan of subdivision.
On a motion by Councillor Ashton, the Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the aforementioned report.
(Clause No. 14, Report No. 2)
2.27 Former Glen Eagles Hotel Site
The Community Council had before it a communication (February 11, 1999) from Councillor
Cho, advising that the Rouge Park Alliance has approved a motion to keep the $2.5 million
allocated by the Provincial Government for the purpose of beginning the purchase of the
Glen Eagles site, and requesting that this matter be discussed at the February 17 meeting
of the Scarborough Community Council.
The Community Council also had before it a communication (February 11, 1999) from Patricia
J. Brooks, President, Old Lansing - Rouge Valley Ratepayers Association, requesting that
the potential purchase of the former Glen Eagles hotel site be added to the Community
Council agenda.
The following persons appeared before the Community Council in connection with the
foregoing matter:
- Mr. Ron Christie, Chair of the Rouge Park Alliance, who submitted two
communications respecting this matter: (i) dated February 16, 1999, from Mr.
Christie, and (ii) dated February 16, 1999, from Mr. Christie and The Honourable
Pauline Browes, both of which were provided to all Members of the Community
Council and copies of which are on file in the Office of the City Clerk,
Scarborough Civic Centre;
- Ms. Patricia Brooks, President, Old Lansing - Rouge Valley Ratepayers
Association, further to her communication (February 11, 1999), a copy of which was
provided to all Members of the Community Council and the original is on file in
the Office of the City Clerk, Scarborough Civic Centre;
- Ms. Linda Carscadden, concerned citizen, who tabled a petition containing 354
signatures in support of the acquisition of this site, the original of which is on
file in the Office of the City Clerk, Scarborough Civic Centre;
- Mr. Jim Robb for Friends of the Rouge Watershed, who gave a short slide
presentation respecting these lands, and also submitted a communication (February
17, 1999), a copy of which was provided to all Members of the Community Council
and the original is on file in the Office of the City Clerk, Scarborough Civic
Centre;
- The Honourable Pauline Browes;
- Mr. William A. Dempsey on behalf of the Centennial-Rouge United Church of Canada,
who tabled the following Resolution from the Board of the Church:
That the Church Board for Centennial-Rouge United Church,
meeting on February 15, 1999, strongly endorse the objective
of community and conservation groups and the Rouge Park
Alliance in acquiring the Glen Eagles Hotel site for public
purposes.
In addition to the foregoing communications, the following was also provided to all
Members of the Community Council:
- a copy of Clause 12, embodied in Report No. 22 of the Administrative and Finance
Committee, adopted by the Council of the former City of Scarborough at its meeting
held on October 5, 1994, respecting Proposal to Acquire Glen Eagles Site ; and
- an extract of the minutes of the Council of the former City of Scarborough from
its meeting held on February 28, 1995.
(See also Minute No. 2.31)
(Clause No. 18(q), Report No. 2)
The Community Council recessed at 12:30 p.m.
The Community Council reconvened at 2:08 p.m.
Members present:
Councillor Lorenzo Berardinetti, Chair
Councillor Gerry Altobello
Councillor Brian Ashton
Councillor Bas Balkissoon
Councillor Raymond Cho
Councillor Brad Duguid
Councillor Norm Kelly
Councillor Doug Mahood
Councillor Ron Moeser
Councillor Sherene Shaw
Councillor Mike Tzekas
2.28 Zoning By-law Amendment Application SZ98004
Shell Canada Products Ltd.
6715, 6727 and 6731 Kingston Road
Rouge Community
Ward 18 - Scarborough Malvern
The Community Council conducted a statutory public meeting, in accordance with Section 17
and Section 34 of The Planning Act; appropriate notice of this meeting having been given
in accordance with The Planning Act and the regulations thereunder; and had before it a
report (January 7, 1999) from the Director of Community Planning, East District,
recommending that City Council:
(1) amend the Agricultural Holding By-law No. 10217, as amended, so that this By-law
ceases to apply to the lands being Part of Lot 1, Concession 2, Registered Plan
3372, municipally known as 6715 and 6727 Kingston Road;
(2) amend the Rouge Community Zoning By-law No. 15907, as amended, with respect to the
property located on the south side of Kingston Road, being Part of Lot 1,
Concession 2 and Part of Lots 1 and 2, Registered Plan 3372, municipally known as
6715, 6727 and 6371 Kingston Road, to extend the existing Highway Commercial (HC)
Zone to encompass the entire subject property with the following specific
provisions:
(a) Uses Permitted:
- automotive service stations;
- marketplace signs;
- retail stores, not exceeding 185 square metres (2,000 square feet);
- mechanical or automatic car wash;
(b) Building streetyard setback 3 metres; and
(3) authorize such unsubstantive or format changes to the Zoning By-law, as may be
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
On a motion by Councillor Balkissoon, the Scarborough Community Council
recommended to City Council the adoption of the aforementioned report,
subject to deleting under Uses Permitted the words marketplace signs .
The Community Council also had before it the following communication (undated) from Mr.
Abel Van Wyk, President, Kingston Ellesmere Residential Action Group - Incorporated:
Simultaneously with your considerations to change the By-law, so the area along Kingston
Road, directly east of the 401 overpass, can be developed, our residents, of the area
directly west of it, are in an Appeal Hearing before the OMB, appealing OPA988 -- in
effect, trying to get rid of the HC businesses, that are there contrary to the OP, that
states the neighbourhood should be all-Residential, however the By-law [not conforming to
the OP] allows it.
Already in November of 1990, that area east of the 401 overpass was indicated in our
Appeal to the Minister to be a feasible re-location site for the illegal businesses in
the midst of our wholly Residential neighbourhood.
In our Appeal we asked the OMB to consider this option for a solution.
We ask you to defer your decision, so that -- if the Chairman of our OMB Hearing would
decide to have the businesses from our neighbourhood re-located to east of the 401
overpass -- the two projects may be co-ordinated, to benefit all concerned.
The Scarborough Community Council also had before it a communication (February 12, 1999)
from Mr. William Dempsey, Honorary Secretary, Centennial Community and Recreation
Association:
In this location, there is a modest farm house, probably about a hundred years old,
formerly owned by the late Alf White which had been in the family for a space of five
generations. Has any consideration been given to the possibility of retaining this
heritage house as a part of the proposed business enterprise. I shall be in attendance at
the meeting.
Ms. Sharyn Vincent, Vincent Planning and Development Consultants, appeared before the
Community Council on behalf of Shell Canada Limited, and expressed support for the staff
recommendations, including the proposed amendment. Ms. Vincent also addressed the
concerns of Mr. Dempsey respecting the farmhouse located on this site and explained that
the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority would not permit preservation of this
building at this site since it violates the minimum setback requirements established by
the T.R.C.A.
Mr. William Dempsey appeared before the Community Council on behalf of the Centennial
Community and Recreation Association, expressing support for the concept proposed by Shell
Canada and reiterating his concerns expressed in his aforementioned communication
respecting the farmhouse on the site.
(Clause No. 13, Report No. 2)
2.29 Part Lot Control Exemption Application SPl98002
Carma Developers Ltd., Lawrence Avenue East
Port Union Village Community
Ward 16 - Scarborough Highland Creek
The Community Council had before it a report (February 9, 1999) from the Director of
Community Planning, East District, recommending that City Council:
(1) enact a By-law to extend the effect of By-law No. 236-1998 for another twelve
months; and
(2) direct appropriate staff to introduce the necessary Bill to give effect thereto.
On a motion by Councillor Moeser, the Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the aforementioned report.
(Clause No. 15, Report No. 2)
2.30 Status of the Indianapolis Scarborough Peace Games
The Community Council had before it a report (February 3, 1999) from the Commissioner of
Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, recommending that:
(1) the Parks and Recreation Division, make the necessary facilities available at no
charge for the hosting of the 1999 Indianapolis Scarborough Peace Games to be held
July 23-26, 1999;
(2) the Staff of the Parks and Recreation Division continue to work with the volunteer
Board of Directors in the hosting of the 1999 Games and the planning for the Games
in 2000;
(3) the Staff of the Economic Development, Culture and Tourism Department assist the
Peace Games Committee in the development of a Strategic Plan, to address the
future of the Games and the financial challenges associated therewith; and
(4) The Peace Games Committee be encouraged to apply for financial assistance through
the Recreation Grants Program.
A. Councillor Ashton moved that the report of the Commissioner of Economic
Development, Culture and Tourism (February 3, 1999) be approved, subject to
deleting recommendation (4) and substituting in lieu thereof the following:
(4) the $20,000.00 annual operating grant be provided as a status quo grant in
accordance with the pre-amalgamation commitment by the former City of
Scarborough.
B. Councillor Moeser moved that the motion of Councillor Ashton be amended by adding:
(5) That Mayor Lastman be requested to communicate to the Mayor of
Indianapolis, City Council s support for the continuation of the
Indianapolis Scarborough Peace Games.
Upon the question of the adoption of Motion A. by Councillor Ashton, it was carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of Motion B. by Councillor Moeser, it was carried.
Mr. Bob Milne, Vice Chair, Indianapolis Scarborough Peace Games Committee, appeared before
the Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter.
(Clause No. 12, Report No. 2)
2.31 The Community Council resolved itself to meet in camera to receive advice from the
Solicitor on the following matters:
(a) Property Acquisition Request from L.A.C.A.C.
W.J. Morrish Store
North-west Corner of Meadowvale Road and Kingston Road
Ward 16 - Scarborough Highland Creek
(b) Ontario Municipal Board Hearings - All Scarborough Wards
(c) Former Glen Eagles Hotel Site
(d) Status of Ontario Hydro/Norstar/Graywood Issues
The Committee of the Whole rose and reported progress.
(a) W.J. Morrish Store
Councillor Moeser moved that the request by the Local Architectural Conservation
Advisory Committee be forwarded to City Council with the request that Council
refer the issue to Corporate Services Committee and request that a further report
thereon be submitted by the Commissioner of Corporate Services.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion, the vote was taken, as
follows:
Yeas: Councillors Altobello, Ashton, Balkissoon, Berardinetti, Cho, Duguid,
Kelly, Mahood, Moeser, Shaw, Tzekas -11
Nays: Nil
Decided unanimously in the affirmative.
(See also Minute No. 2.2)
(Clause No. 18(p), Report No. 2)
(b) Ontario Municipal Board Hearings
On a motion by Councillor Balkissoon, the Scarborough Community Council received
the foregoing report.
(See also Minute No. 2.19)
(Clause No. 18(h), Report No. 2)
(c) Former Glen Eagles Hotel Site
A. Councillor Cho moved that Scarborough Community Council request that City
Council refer the following to Corporate Services for its consideration:
(1) communication from Councillor Cho (February 8, 1999), advising that
the Rouge Park Alliance has approved a motion to keep the $2.5
million allocated by the Provincial Government for the purpose of
beginning the purchase of the Glen Eagles site;
(2) communication (February 11, 1999) from Patricia J. Brooks,
President, Old Lansing - Rouge Valley Ratepayers Association,
requesting the potential purchase of the former Glen Eagles hotel
site; and
(3) related correspondence and petitions.
B. Councillor Duguid moved that the motion of Councillor Cho be amended by
adding the following:
The Scarborough Community Council request that City Council:
(1) direct that the Commissioner of Corporate Services report to
Corporate Services Committee outlining the benefits to the City of
participating in a public acquisition plan for this site, the
potential funding sources (both internally and externally) and any
other appropriate information which may be required;
(2) request staff to approach other levels of Government to inquire
about partnership possibilities; and
(3) request the Commissioner of Corporate Services and/or the City
Solicitor to investigate the landowner s contention that he has
only until April of 1999 to back out of his current agreements of
sale with a variety of parties.
Upon the question of the adoption of Motions A. and B., the vote was taken, as
follows:
Yeas: Councillors Altobello, Ashton, Balkissoon, Berardinetti, Cho, Duguid,
Kelly, Mahood, Moeser, Shaw, Tzekas -11
Nays: Nil
Decided unanimously in the affirmative.
(See Also Minute No. 2.27)
(Clause No. 18(q), Report No. 2)
(d) Status of Ontario Hydro/Norstar/Graywood Issues
The Community Council received a briefing by the Director of Administrative and
Tribunal Law on the status of the aforementioned issues.
(Clause No. 18(o), Report No. 2)
The Community Council reconvened in public session.
2.32 Twelve Hour Parking Limit on Red River Crescent
Ward 18 - Scarborough Malvern
The Community Council had before it a communication (December 18, 1998) from the City
Clerk, advising that City Council, on December 16 and 17, 1998, had before it Clause No. 5
embodied in Report No. 12 of The Scarborough Community Council, headed Twelve Hour
Parking Limit on Red River Crescent, Ward 18 - Scarborough Malvern and directed that this
Clause be struck out and referred back to The Scarborough Community Council for further
consideration.
A. Councillor Shaw moved that this matter be deferred to the Community Council
meeting scheduled to be held on April 28, 1999, with a request that staff and the
community investigate parking opportunities at the school parking lots and
undertake further consultation with the community; and report back on the results.
B. Councillor Mahood moved that the recommendation contained in the report from the
Director of Transportation Services, District 4 dated February 1, 1999 be struck
out; and that the twelve hour parking limit on Red River Crescent not be approved.
C. Councillor Cho moved that :
(1) the stopping regulations identified in Appendix 1 of this report be
rescinded;
(2) the parking and stopping regulations identified in Appendix 2 of this
report be adopted for a six month pilot project only, and in the interim
staff be directed to continue studying the parking problems in this area,
and report back at the end of the study period; and
(3) the appropriate by-laws be amended accordingly.
Upon the question of the adoption of Motion A. by Councillor Shaw, it was lost.
Upon the question of the adoption of Motion B. by Councillor Mahood, it was carried.
Motion C. by Councillor Cho was not voted upon as the motion of Councillor Mahood carried.
The following persons appeared before the Community Council in connection with the
foregoing matter:
- Mr. Steve Urban, area resident;
- Ms. Shannon Donnelly, area resident;
- Ms. Arlene Brazeau, area resident;
- Ms. Norma Jones, area resident;
- Ms. Melanie Bell, area resident;
- Ms. Gena Donnelly, former area resident;
- Ms. Katherine Manson, area resident;
- Mr. Joseph Di Quattro, area resident;
- Ms. Pauline Bell, area resident; and
- Ms. Sandra Economou, area resident.
The Scarborough Community Council also received:
- a communication from Mr. Steve Urban, objecting to the staff recommendations; and
- a copy of a petition signed by approximately 40 residents of Red River Crescent,
supporting the staff recommendations.
(Clause No. 16, Report No. 2)
2.33 Long Duration Parking Policy
All Scarborough Wards
The Community Council had before it a report (February 1, 1999) from the Director of
Transportation Services, District 4, advising Community Council, as requested at the
previous meeting, of the long duration on-street parking policy in the Scarborough
Community Area and recommending that this report be received for information.
On a motion by Councillor Berardinetti, the Scarborough Community Council
received the aforementioned report.
(Clause No. 16, Report No. 2)
The Community Council recessed at 6:38 p.m.
The Community Council reconvened at 7:40 p.m.
Members present:
Councillor Lorenzo Berardinetti, Chair
Councillor Gerry Altobello
Councillor Brian Ashton
Councillor Bas Balkissoon
Councillor Raymond Cho
Councillor Brad Duguid
Councillor Norm Kelly
Councillor Ron Moeser
Councillor Sherene Shaw
2.34 Further Opportunities in Knob Hill and Cliffcrest
City-initiated Official Plan Amendment
Former Scarborough Transportation Corridor Lands Study
Phase 3 West - St. Clair Avenue to Brimley Road (W96052)
Cliffcrest and Eglinton Communities
Birchmount Park and Knob Hill Employment Districts
Wards 13 & 15 - Scarborough Bluffs & Scarborough City Centre
The Community Council conducted a statutory public meeting, in accordance with Section 17
and Section 34 of The Planning Act; appropriate notice of this meeting having been given
in accordance with The Planning Act and the regulations thereunder; and had before it a
report (February 1, 1999) from the Director of Community Planning, East District,
recommending that City Council:
(A) Official Plan
(1) amend the Birchmount Park Employment District Secondary Plan by:
(a) replacing the Special Study Area designation on the north side of
St. Clair Avenue with a Medium Density Residential designation; and
(b) transferring the lands bounded by St Clair Avenue, Midland Avenue
and the railway to the Cliffcrest Community Secondary Plan;
(2) amend the Knob Hill Employment District Secondary Plan by:
(a) replacing the Special Study Area designation with Low and Medium
Density Residential use designations;
(b) deleting the Industrial Area Uses designation south of the railway
and introducing Low and Medium Density Residential use
designations; and
(c) transferring all of these redesignated lands south of the railway
to the Cliffcrest Community Secondary Plan;
(3) amend the Eglinton Community Secondary Plan for the lands adjacent to
Shephard Drive by adjusting the southern boundary with the Cliffcrest
Community to lie along the southern edge of the railway, and by extending
the abutting designations to the northern edge of the railway if necessary;
(4) amend the Cliffcrest Community Secondary Plan by:
(a) adding the lands referenced in Clause A.2 above;
(b) deleting the proposed connection between Andrew Avenue and Brimley
Road;
(c) introducing a Medium Density Residential designation on the east
side of Midland Avenue to the north of the Highway Commercial
designation;
(d) replacing the Industrial Area Uses designation around Vivian and
Jeanette Streets with a Low Density Residential designation;
(e) designating a bicycle/pedestrian path throughout the length of the
study area from St Clair Avenue East to Brimley Road; and
(f) introducing new Numbered Policy 9 as follows:
9. West of Brimley Road, South of the Railway
1. When considering development applications, Council shall
encourage consolidation of properties to achieve a
comprehensive development which allows for an appropriate
road pattern and overall stormwater management, while
remaining compatible with the existing single family homes
in the area and the businesses along St Clair Avenue.
Council shall consider proposals for phased development, to
permit portions of the lands to be developed over time.
2. The road network to serve new development shall provide a
grid system based on connections to Brimley Road, St Clair
Avenue and Midland Avenue, while minimizing the impact of
new traffic on the existing residential streets in the area.
Council may consider reduced rights-of-way, provided that
the safe and orderly movement of vehicles, bicycles and
pedestrians is secured, and that public utilities and
services can be accommodated.
3. Proponents of development shall submit technical studies
addressing transportation impacts, stormwater management,
environmental impacts, tree preservation and provision of
piped services. Consideration shall be given to designing
managed wetlands to retain and purify stormwater run-off
from developed areas while preserving existing wetland
habitat.
4. Residential development on lands abutting the railway shall
be designed to minimize the impact of noise and vibration,
and shall be set back from the railway in accordance with
the requirements of the railway company.
5. The boundary between medium and low density residential
development shall be determined in conjunction with
detailed development applications. ; and
(B) Other Matters:
authorize such unsubstantive technical, stylistic or format changes to the
Official Plan as may be required to give effect to this resolution.
Councillor Ashton moved:
(1) that the Public Meeting under the Planning Act be rescheduled to the Community
Council meeting on June 23, 1999, at 7:30 p.m.;
(2) that a representative Working Committee be established to review the Official Plan
Application and any further land use applications; and
(3) that Planning staff be assigned to the Working Committee.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion, it was carried.
Mr. Harvey Barron, representing area residents, appeared before the Community Council in
connection with the foregoing matter and requested rescheduling of the Public Meeting to
the Community Council meeting scheduled to be held on July 15, 1999.
(Clause No. 18(m), Report No. 2)
2.35 Winter Maintenance
The Community Council received a verbal briefing by the Director of Transportation
Services, District 4, with respect to the status of the winter maintenance review; and
referred this matter to the Co-chairs of the Task Force reviewing snow clearing operations
in the Scarborough area, Councillors Moeser and Balkissoon, for further discussion with
the Director and submission of a written report to the next meeting of the Community
Council.
(Clause No. 18(n), Report No. 2)
2.36 Upon the question of adjournment of the Community Council meeting, the vote was taken, as
follows:
Yeas: Councillors Altobello, Ashton, Berardinetti, Balkissoon, Cho, Kelly, Shaw -7
Nays: Councillor Moeser -1
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 6.
The Community Council adjourned its meeting at 8:32 p.m.
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Chair
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