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THE CITY OF TORONTO
Clerk's Department
Minutes of The East York Community Council
Wednesday, February 18, 1998 and
Thursday, February 19, 1998.
The East York Community Council met on Wednesday, February 18, 1998 and Thursday, February
19, 1998, in the True Davidson Council Chamber, East York Civic Centre, East York,
commencing at 9:35 a.m.
Members Present:
Councillor Michael Prue, Chair
Councillor Case Ootes
Regrets: Mayor Mel Lastman
Confirmation of Minutes.
On motion by Councillor Ootes, the Minutes of the Meetings
of The East York Community Council held on January 6 and 21,
1998 be confirmed.
14. Role and Function of the Voluntary Community
Service Sector in the City of Toronto.
The East York Community Council had before it a communication (February 4, 1998) from Mr.
Peter Clutterbuck, Co-Director, Community Social Planning Council of Toronto, highlighting
the role and function of the voluntary community service sector in the City of Toronto.
The East York Community Council also had before it the following deputations, in
connection with the foregoing:
- Mr. Peter Clutterbuck, Co-Director, Community Social Planning Council of
Toronto, Toronto;
- Ms. Marg Cox, East Toronto Family Resource Centre, Toronto;
- Ms. Cindy Cowan, YWCA Womens Shelter, Toronto; and
- Ms. Jean Green, Community Care East York, East York.
On motion by Councillor Ootes, The East York Community
Council:
(1) received the deputations of Mr. Peter Clutterbuck,
Co-Director, Community Social Planning Council of
Toronto; Ms. Marg Cox, East Toronto Family Resource
Centre; Ms. Cindy Cowan, YWCA Women s Shelter; and
Ms. Jean Green, Community Care East York; and
(2) received the communication (February 4, 1998) from
Mr. Peter Clutterbuck, Co-Director, Community Social
Planning Council of Toronto.
(Ms. Cindy Cowan, Toronto, Ms. Jean Green, East York,
Mr. Peter Clutterbuck, Toronto, Ms. Margaret Cox, Toronto - March 12, 1998)
(Clause No. 10(t), Report No. 2)
15. East York Local Architectural
Conservation Advisory Committee.
The East York Community Council had before it a report (January 22, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Development Services, East York, advising on the current and future
relationship of the East York Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee with the
City of Toronto administration and recommending that the report be received for
information
Mr. John Carter appeared before The East York Community Council in connection with the
foregoing.
On motion by Councillor Ootes, The East York Community
Council recommended as follows:
(1) requested the Interim Functional Lead for Culture,
Arts, Heritage and Local Architectural Conservation
Advisory Committees (LACAC) to provide progress
reports to all subsequent East York Community
Council meetings on the resolution of jurisdictional
issues with respect to heritage, cultural and Local
Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee
matters;
(2) requested the Interim Functional Lead for LACAC to
report on the following:
(i) the future of the Goulding Estate, the Don
Valley Brickworks, and the Todmorden Mills
Heritage Museum and Arts Centre; and
(ii) the management and administration of the Don
Valley Brickworks and the Todmorden Mills
Heritage Museum and Arts Centre; and
(3) received the aforementioned report.
(Interim Functional Lead for Culture, Arts, Heritage ad Local Architectural
Conservation Advisory Committees, Commissioner of Development Services,
East York, Acting Commissioner of Parks, Recreation and Operations,
East York - March 3, 1998, Ms. Jean Besz, Committee Resource, Local
Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee, Mr. John Carter, East York -
March 16, 1998)
Clause No. 10 (a), Report No. 2)
16. Implementation of a Disabled Parking
Space on Bryant Avenue.
The East York Community Council had before it a report (January 6, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Development Services, East York, advising that the Transportation Division
was in receipt of a letter from Mr. Alec Goydas, 18 Bryant Avenue, dated October 21, 1997,
requesting the installation of an on-street disabled parking space adjacent to
18 Bryant Avenue recommending that:
(1) East York By-law No. 34-93, entitled To Provide for Disabled Person Parking
Permit Holders be amended to implement a disabled parking space on the east side
of Bryant Avenue, from a point 43.3 metres north of Denton Avenue to a point
49.9 metres north of Denton Avenue;
(2) this disabled parking space be removed when Mr. Alec Goydas ceases to reside at
18 Bryant Avenue; and
(3) the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary
action to give effect thereto.
The East York Community Council also had before it the following communications:
(February 14, 1998) from Mr. Wm. Brown, East York, suggesting that the proposed
disabled parking space be located south of the driveway at 1 Bryant Avenue.
(February 16, 1998) from Ms. M. Daly, East York, requesting reconsideration
of on-street parking permits for Bryant Avenue.
Ms. Teresa Cosentino, East York, and Mr. Alec Goydas, East York, appeared before the
East York Community Council in connection with the foregoing.
On motion by Councillor Ootes, The East York Community
Council recommended the following:
(1) requested the City Clerk to notify the residents on
Bryant Avenue with respect to the proposed option to
locate the disabled parking space south of the
driveway at 1 Bryant Avenue and advising the
residents to forward any comments to the
April 1, 1998, East York Community Council meeting;
and
2) received the report (January 6, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Development Services, East York;
communication (February 14, 1998) from
Mr. Wm. Brown, East York; and communication
(February 16, 1998) from Ms. M. Daly, East York.
(Interim Functional Lead for Transportation, Commissioner of Works and
Emergency Services , Commissioner of Development Services, East York,
Interim East York Community Council Contact - March 3, 1998, All Interested
Parties, Mr. Alex Goydas, East York and Ms. Teresa Consentino, East York -
March 9, 1998)
(Clause No. 10(b), Report No. 2)
17. Traffic Concerns on Donegall Drive.
The East York Community Council had before it a report (February 4, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Development Services, East York, advising of the results of traffic
studies conducted during the temporary installation of turn restrictions onto Donegall
Drive and recommending that:
(1) East York By-law No. 92-93, entitled To regulate traffic on roads in the Borough
of East York be amended to remove the No Right Turn, 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday restriction for east bound motorists on
Fleming Crescent at Donegall Drive; and
(2) the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary
action to give effect thereto.
The East York Community Council also had before it the following communications:
(February 16, 1998) from Mr. James Buchanan, East York;
(February 18, 1998) from Mr. Bob Anderson, East York; and
(February 1998) from Ms. Shelley Crawford, East York
Mr. Bob Anderson, East York, Mr. Murray McCarthy, East York, and Mr. Roger Hart,
East York, appeared before The East York Community Council in connection with the
foregoing.
On motion by Councillor Ootes, The East York Community
Council recommended to City Council the following:
(1) the Interim Functional Lead for Transportation be
requested to replace the yield sign at the
intersection of Cameron Crescent and MacNaughton
Road with a stop sign;
(2) the City Clerk be requested to poll the residents on
MacNaughton Road and Cameron Crescent between
Millwood Road and Parkhurst Boulevard with respect
to the implementation of a right turn restriction
from westbound Millwood Road onto northbound
MacNaughton Road from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.;
(3) the Interim Functional Lead for Transportation be
requested to report on alternative solutions to the
traffic problems on Fleming Crescent;
(4) the Metropolitan Toronto Police Department be
requested to enforce speed and parking restrictions
on MacNaughton Road; and
(5) the report (February 4, 1998) from the Commissioner
of Development Services, East York, be received.
(Interim Functional Lead for Transportation, City Clerk,
Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services, Commissioner of Development
Services, East York - March 3, 1998, Mr. David Boothby, Chief of Police,
Toronto - March 3, 1998, All Interested Parties - March 12, 1998)
(Clause No. 1, Report No. 2)
18. Tire Swing Located in a City Tree at 67 Ferris Road.
The East York Community Council had before it a report (January 28, 1998) from the
Acting Commissioner of Parks, Recreation and Operations, East York, advising of an appeal
from Ms. Beverley Neal with respect to a tire swing hanging from a City tree at
67 Ferris Road and recommending that The East York Community Council deny the appeal by
Ms. Beverley Neal, to hang any type of swing from the tree on the road allowance at
67 Ferris Road, East York, to avoid potential liability issues and possible damage to the
tree.
Ms. Beverley Neal, East York, appeared before The East York Community Council in
connection with the foregoing.
Councillor Prue appointed Councillor Ootes Acting Chair, and vacated the Chair.
On motion by Councillor Prue, The East York Community Council recommended
as follows:
(1) requested the Interim Functional Lead for Parks and
Recreation to report on the following:
(i) the cost to the appellant to enter into a
Waiver of Responsibility Agreement to allow
the appellant to locate the tire swing in the
municipal tree at 67 Ferris Road; and
(ii) a determination on whether this
waiver will completely absolve the
municipality of any and all
liability; and
(2) received the report (January 28, 1998) from the
Acting Commissioner of Parks, Recreation and
Operations, East York.
Councillor Prue resumed the Chair.
(Interim Functional Lead for Parks and Recreation, City Solicitor, Acting
Commissioner of Parks, Recreation and Operations, Mr. C. Loopstra, Loopstra
Nixon and McLeish, Solicitors for East York - March 3, 1998, Ms. Beverly
Neal, East York - March 16, 1998)
(Clause No. 10(r), Report No. 2)
19. Enforcement Issues in Relation to the
Parking Pad Located at 745 Sammon Avenue.
The East York Community Council had before it a report (February 4, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Development Services, East York, advising on enforcement issues in
relation to the parking pad located at 745 Sammon Avenue and recommending that the report
be received for information.
Mr. Roger Hart, East York and Ms. Karen Aveline, East York, appeared before The East York
Community Council in connection with the foregoing.
Councillor Prue appointed Councillor Ootes Acting Chair, and vacated the Chair.
Councillor Prue moved that The East York Community Council
requested the Interim Functional Lead for Transportation to
refrain from enforcing Borough of East York By-law No. 113-
90, as amended, entitled To provide for front yard parking
in residential areas with respect to the parking pad
located at 745 Sammon Avenue.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion moved by Councillor Prue is was
lost.
Councillor Prue resumed the Chair.
Councillor Ootes moved that The East York Community Council
received the report (February 4, 1998) from the Commissioner
of Development Services, East York.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion moved by Councillor Ootes, it
was lost.
On motion by Councillor Ootes, The East York Community
Council directed that the report (February 4, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Development Services, East York, be
submitted to City Council without recommendation.
(Mr. Roger Hart, East York, Ms. Karen Aveline, East York - March 16, 1998)
(Clause No. 2, Report No. 2)
20. Towing from Private Property.
The East York Community Council had before it a communication (February 3, 1998) from
Councillor Howard Moscoe, requesting appropriate staff to report to The East York
Community Council on the feasibility of bringing the Borough of East York Towing By-law
into conformity with the policies and by-laws used by the former Cities of North York,
Toronto and York.
The following persons appeared before The East York Community Council in connection with
the foregoing:
- Mr. John Papadakis, East York;
- Ms. Juanita Downey, East York; and
- Councillor Howard Moscoe; North York, Spadina.
On motion by Councillor Ootes, The East York Community
Council recommended as follows:
(1) requested the Interim Functional Lead for By-law
Enforcement and Licensing to report on potential
amendments to the Borough of East York By-law
concerning towing from private property and on
current statistics with respect to towing from
private property within the East York community;
(2) requested the City Clerk to notify all East York
businesses of any proposed changes to the
Borough of East York By-law; and
(3) received the communication (February 3, 1998) from
Councillor Howard Moscoe, North York Spadina.
(Councillor Howard Moscoe, North York, Spadina, Interim Functional Lead for
By-law Enforcement and Licensing, Commissioner of Urban Planning and
Development Services, Commissioner of Development Services, East York, -
March 3, 1998, Mr. John Papadakis, East York - March 16, 1998)
(Clause No. 10(d), Report No. 2)
21. Budgets for Community Councils.
The East York Community Council had before it a communication (February 17, 1998) from Ms.
Margaret Simpson, East York, regarding the request for allocation of monies from the City
Council to each Community Council to undertake local initiatives.
Ms. Margaret Simpson, East York, appeared before The East York Community Council in
connection with the foregoing.
Councillor Prue appointed Councillor Ootes Acting Chair, and vacated the Chair.
On motion by Councillor Prue, The East York Community
Council referred the following communication
(February 17, 1998) to the Special Committee to Review the
Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team.
Councillor Prue resumed the Chair.
(Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the
Toronto Transition Team - March 16, 1998, Ms. Margaret Simpson, East York -
March 16, 1998)
(Clause No. 10(c), Report No. 2)
22. Current Value Property Assessment
The East York Community Council considered a deputation from Mr. John Papadakis,
East York, requesting that the East York Community Council host a public information
session and assessment appeal clinic with respect to current value property assessment.
Mr. John Papadakis, East York, appeared before The East York Community Council in
connection with the foregoing.
The East York Community Council received the aforementioned
deputation.
(City Treasurer - March 3, 1998, Mr. John Papadakis, East York -
March 16, 1998)
(Clause No. 10(e), Report No. 2)
23. Skateboarding on Local Streets.
The East York Community Council considered deputations from Ms. Hindi Marges-Kiriakis,
East York and Mr. Dimitrios Kiriakis, East York, in connection with skateboarding on local
streets.
Councillor Prue appointed Councillor Ootes Acting Chair, and vacated the Chair.
On motion by Councillor Prue, The East York Community
Council requested the Interim Functional Lead for Parks and
Recreation to report to the Ward Councillors after having
sent the Youth Outreach Worker, East York Community, to the
home of Ms. Hindi Marges-Kiriakis to make contact with the
youth who are playing on Torrens Avenue and to discuss
opportunities in East York for productive play.
Councillor Prue resumed the Chair.
(Interim Functional Lead for Parks and Recreation, Acting Commissioner of
Parks, Recreation and Operations, East York - March 3, 1998,
Mr. Dimitrios Kiriakis and Mrs. Hindi Marges-Kiriakis, East York -
March 16, 1998)
(Clause No. 10(f), Report No. 2)
The East York Community Council recessed on Wednesday, February 18, 1998 at 12:28 p.m. and
reconvened on Wednesday, February 18, 1998 at 12:45 p.m. with Councillor Ootes and
Councillor Prue present.
24. Subdivision Agreement with Respect to 870 Pape Avenue.
The East York Community Council had before it a report (February 4, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Development Services, East York, recommending to the City Council, the
execution of the Subdivision Agreement, substantially in the form set out in the
aforementioned report, by appropriate City Officials and the owners of the property at
870 Pape Avenue.
On motion by Councillor Ootes, The East York Community
Council recommended to City Council the adoption of the
aforementioned report.
(Interim Lead for Planning, Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development
Services, City Solicitor, Commissioner of Development Services, East York,
Mr. Chuck Loopstra, Loopstra Nixon and McLeish, Solicitors for East York, -
March 3, 1998, All Interested Parties - March 12, 1998)
(Clause No. 3, Report No. 2)
25. Ontario Municipal Board Appeals in the
East York Community Council Area.
The East York Community Council had before it a report (February 4, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Development Services, East York, advising of status of the appeals to the
Ontario Municipal Board on planning decisions made by the former Council of The
Corporation of the Borough of East York and the East York Committee of Adjustment and
recommending that the report be received for information.
On motion by Councillor Ootes, The East York Community
Council recommended as follows:
(1) requested the Interim Functional Lead for Planning
to report on the status of the Ontario Municipal
Board appeal for restaurant parking and on the
proposed work program item with respect to
restaurant parking on the remainder of the streets
in the East York community, specifically Broadview
Avenue; and
(2) received the report (February 4, 1998) from the Commissioner
of Development Services, East York.
(Interim Functional Lead for Planning, Commissioner of Urban Planning and
Development Services, All Interested Parties - March 16, 1998)
(Clause No. 10(m), Report No. 2)
26. Ontario Municipal Board Appeal in
connection with 54 Holborne Avenue.
The East York Community Council had before it a report (February 5, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Development Services, East York, advising of the status of an appeal of
Zoning By-law No. 77-97 to the Ontario Municipal Board in connection with the property at
54 Holborne Avenue and recommending that the report be received for information.
The East York Community Council received the aforementioned
report.
(Interim Functional Lead for Planning, Commissioner of Urban Planning and
Development Services, Commissioner of Development Services, East York -
March 3, 1998, Mr. Miomir Kotlica, Thornhill - March 16, 1998)
(Clause No. 10(n), Report No. 2)
27. Zoning By-law Amendment Application
Submitted by Otto Abbatangelo
in connection with 221 O Connor Drive.
The East York Community Council had before it a report (January 28, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Development Services, East York, advising that a Zoning By-law Amendment
Application was submitted to permit four dwelling units in an attached dwelling at 221
O Connor Drive and recommending that:
(1) The East York Community Council convene a public meeting for this application; and
(2) the City Clerk provide public notice by circulation.
On motion by Councillor Ootes, The East York Community
Council recommended the adoption of the recommendations
contained in the aforementioned report.
(Interim Functional Lead for Planning, Commissioner of Urban Planning and
Development Services, Commissioner of Development Services, East York -
March 3, 1998, Mr. Otto Abbatangelo, East York - March 16, 1998)
(Clause No. 10(o), Report No. 2)
28. Zoning By-law Amendment Application
Submitted by Ernesto and Leonora Palma
and Celia Li in connection with
458 Dawes Road.
The East York Community Council had before it a report (January 26, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Development Services, East York, advising that a Zoning By-law Amendment
Application was submitted to rezone the property at 458 Dawes Road from Industrial S1 to
Commercial C zoning and recommending that:
(1) The East York Community Council convene a public meeting for this application; and
(2) the City Clerk provide public notice by circulation.
On motion by Councillor Ootes, The East York Community
Council recommended the adoption of the recommendations
contained in the aforementioned report.
(Interim Functional Lead for Planning, Commissioner of Urban Planning and
Development Services, Commissioner of Development Services, East York -
March 3, 1998, Mr. Ernesto and Ms. Leonora Palma, East York -
March 16, 1998)
(Clause No. 10(p), Report No. 2)
29. Zoning By-law Amendment Application
Submitted by Invar Building Corporation
in connection with 7 Overlea Boulevard.
The East York Community Council had before it a report (January 28, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Development Services, East York, advising that a Zoning By-law Amendment
Application was submitted to permit retail commercial uses, a video store and personal
service shops on the ground floor of the seven storey mixed use residential and commercial
building at 7 Overlea Boulevard and recommending that:
(1) the East York Community Council convene a public meeting for this application; and
(2) the City Clerk provide public notice by circulation.
On motion by Councillor Ootes, The East York Community
Council recommended the adoption of the recommendations
contained in the aforementioned report.
(Interim Functional Lead for Planning, Commissioner of Urban Planning and
Development Services, Commissioner of Development Services, East York -
March 3, 1998, All Interested Parties, Invar Building Corporation,
North York - March 16, 1998)
(Clause No. 10(q), Report No. 2)
30. Traffic Poll Results with respect to
Alternate Side Overnight Permit Parking
on Inwood Avenue between Mortimer Avenue
and Sammon Avenue.
The East York Community Council had before it a report (February 4, 1998) from the
City Clerk, advising of the results of a traffic poll conducted by the Clerk s Department,
East York Office, with respect to a proposal to implement alternate side overnight permit
parking on Inwood Avenue between Mortimer Avenue and Sammon Avenue and recommending that
the report be received for information.
Councillor Prue appointed Councillor Ootes Acting Chair, and vacated the Chair.
On motion by Councillor Prue, The East York Community
Council recommended to City Council as follows:
(1) alternate side overnight permit parking on Inwood
Avenue between Mortimer Avenue and Sammon Avenue be
implemented;
(2) the appropriate By-laws be amended accordingly; and
(3) the following report (February 4, 1998) from the
City Clerk, be received.
Councillor Prue resumed the Chair.
(Interim Functional Lead for Transportation, Commissioner for Works and
Emergency Services, Interim East York Community Council Contact -
March 3, 1998, Ms. Jane Skene, All Interested Parties - March 16, 1998)
(Clause No. 9, Report No. 2)
31. Agnes Macphail Award.
The East York Community Council had before it for consideration a communication (February
5, 1998) from Ms. Audrey Vince, Executive Assistant to Councillor Prue, East York, Ward
One and Member of the Agnes Macphail Recognition Committee, advising on the selection
process for the Agnes Macphail Award and requesting endorsement of the short list of
winner(s) for the 1998 Agnes Macphail Award as recommended by the Agnes Macphail Community
Committee.
The East York Community Council also had before it a communication (February 16, 1998)
from the Agnes Macphail Recognition Committee respecting the 1998 award winners of the
Agnes Macphail Award.
On motion by Councillor Ootes, The East York Community
Council recommended to City Council as follows:
(1) the adoption of the confidential communication (February 16,
1998) from the Agnes Macphail Recognition Committee; and
(2) that the recipients names remain confidential until
the award winners are announced by the Agnes
Macphail Recognition Committee.
(Ms. Audrey Vince, Member Agnes Macphail Recognition Committee, Toronto -
March 3, 1998, All Interested Parties - March 16, 1998)
(Clause No. 4, Report No. 2)
32. East York Advisory Committee on the Environment.
The East York Community Council had before it a report (February 4, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Development Services, East York, advising on the status of the East York
Advisory Committee on the Environment and recommending that the report be received for
information.
The East York Community Council received the aforementioned report.
(Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services, Commissioner of
Development Services, East York - March 3, 1998, Mr. Kim Choo-Ying,
Committee Resource, East York Advisory Committee on the Environment, Mr.
Robert Lyng, Chair, East York Advisory Committee on the Environment, East
York - March 16, 1998)
(Clause No. 10(s), Report No. 2)
33. Sale of Property Abutting 169 Hopedale Avenue.
The East York Community Council had before it a report (February 2, 1998) from the Acting
Commissioner of Parks, Recreation and Operations, East York, requesting input on a real
estate matter concerning lands abutting 169 Hopedale Avenue.
The East York Community Council also had before it the following communications:
(February 11, 1998) from Mr. Alfred Lamprecht, East York, requesting The East York
Community Council to defer consideration of the report of the Acting Commissioner of
Parks, Recreation and Operations, East York, regarding the purchase of property abutting
169 Hopedale Avenue until the April 29, 1998, Community Council meeting as he is
unavailable to attend at this present time; and.
(February 12, 1998) from Mrs. A. Kirkup, East York, expressing opposition to the sale of
property abutting 169 Hopedale Avenue.
On motion by Councillor Ootes, The East York Community
Council recommended as follows:
(1) deferred consideration of the report
(February 2, 1998) from the Acting Commissioner of
Parks, Recreation and Operations, East York, to the
April 29, 1998 meeting of the East York Community
Council regarding the sale of property abutting
169 Hopedale Avenue; and
(2) received the communications (February 11, 1998) from
Mr. Alfred Lamprecht, East York; and (February 12,
1998) from Mrs. A. Kirkup, East York.
(Interim Functional Lead for Real Estate, City Solicitor, Interim
Functional Lead for Parks, Recreation and Operations, East York, Acting
Commissioner of Parks, Recreation and Operations, East York - March 3,
1998, Mr. Chuck Loopstra, Loopstra, Nixon and McLeish, Solicitors for East
York, All Interested Parties, Mr. Alfred E. Lamprecht, East York, -
March 16, 1998) (Clause No. 10(u), Report No. 2)
34. Traffic Control on King Edward Avenue
at Holborne Avenue.
The East York Community Council had before it a report (January 27, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Development Services, East York, advising that a letter was received from
Councillor Ootes Office on behalf on an East York resident requesting the replacement of
a Yield Sign with a Stop Sign on King Edward Avenue at Holborne Avenue and recommending
that:
(1) East York By-law No. 92-93, entitled "To regulate traffic on roads in the
Borough of East York" be amended to replace the existing Yield sign on King Edward
Avenue at Holborne Avenue with a Stop sign; and
(2) the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary
action to give effect thereto.
On motion by Councillor Ootes, The East York Community
Council recommended to City Council the adoption of the
aforementioned report.
(Interim Functional Lead for Transportation, Commissioner of Works and
Emergency Services, Commissioner of Development Services, East York - March
3, 1998, Mr. Clayton Watts, East York - March 16, 1998)
(Clause No. 5, Report No. 2)
35. Parking Restrictions on Sutherland Drive
Adjacent to Northlea Public School.
The East York Community Council had before it a report (January 27, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Development Services, East York, advising of modifications to signed
parking restrictions on Sutherland Drive adjacent to Northlea Public School and
recommending that:
(1) East York By-law No. 92-93, entitled "To regulate traffic on roads in the Borough
of East York" be amended to extend the existing "No Stopping, 8:00 a.m to
6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday" restriction on the west side of Sutherland Avenue
from a point 37 metres south of Broadway Avenue to a point 80 metres north of
Donlea Drive;
(2) East York By-law No. 92-93 be further amended to extend the existing "No Stopping,
8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday" restriction on the west side of
Sutherland Drive from a point 37 metres north of Donlea Drive to a point 52 metres
north of Donlea Drive;
(3) East York By-law No. 92-93 be further amended to reduce the existing "No Parking,
8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday" restriction on the west side of
Sutherland Drive from between a point 37 metres and a point 137 metres north of
Donlea Drive to between a point 52 metres and a point 80 metres north of
Donlea Drive; and
(4) the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary
action to give effect thereto.
On motion by Councillor Ootes, The East York Community
Council recommended to City Council the adoption of the
aforementioned report.
(Interim Functional Lead for Transportation, Commissioner of Works and
Emergency Services, Commissioner of Development Services, East York -
March 3, 1998, Ms. Anne Murray, Northlea Home and School Association, East
York, Mr. Rick Cunningham, Vice Principal, Northlea Public School, East
York - March 16, 1998)
(Clause No. 6, Report No. 2)
36. Parking Regulations Adjacent to 1348 and 1350 Pape Avenue.
The East York Community Council had before it a report (February 5, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Development Services, East York, advising that the resident of
1348 Pape Avenue, has expressed concern with respect to the difficulty of exiting his
driveway when vehicles are parked on Pape Avenue, adjacent to his driveway and
recommending that:
(1) parking be prohibited on the west side of Pape Avenue between a point 180 metres
north of O Connor Drive and a point 205 metres north thereof; and
(2) the appropriate by-laws be amended accordingly.
Councillor Prue appointed Councillor Ootes Acting Chair, and vacated the Chair.
.
On motion by Councillor Prue, The East York Community
Council recommended to City Council the adoption of the
aforementioned report.
Councillor Prue resumed the Chair.
(Interim Functional Lead for Transportation, Commissioner of Works and
Emergency Services, Commissioner of Development Services, East York -
March 3, 1998, All Interested Parties, Mr. Hoi Lam - March 16, 1998)
(Clause No. 7, Report No. 2)
37. Discussion of Potential Budget Crisis
Facing the City of Toronto.
The East York Community Council had before it a communication (February 16, 1998) from Ms.
Judith Ramsay, East York , requesting The East York Community Council to consult with the
community on the 1998 City of Toronto Budget.
The East York Community Council received the aforementioned
communication.
(City Treasurer - March 3, 1998, Ms. Judith Ramsay, East York -
March 16, 1998 )
(Clause No. 10(g), Report No. 2)
38. Stay at Home in Leaside (SAHIL) Project
at 1387 Bayview Avenue.
The East York Community Council had before it a communication (February 16, 1998) from Mr.
Geoff Kettel, Chairman; and Ms. Edna Beange, Secretary, Stay at Home in Leaside (SAHIL)
regarding issuance of the building permit for the SAHIL project at 1387 Bayview Avenue
prior to payment of the building permit fees.
Councillor Prue appointed Councillor Ootes Acting Chair, and vacated the Chair.
On motion by Councillor Prue, The East York Community
Council recommended as follows:
(1) requested the Interim Functional Lead for Building
to report on the issuance of the building permit for
the project at 1387 Bayview Avenue; and
(2) received the aforementioned communication.
Councillor Prue resumed the Chair.
(Interim Functional Lead for Building, Commissioner of Urban Planning and
Development Services, Commissioner of Development Services, East York -
March 3, 1998, Mr. Geoff Kettel, Chairman, Stay At Home In Leaside,
East York - March 16, 1998)
(Clause No. 10(h), Report No. 2)
39. Agreement with Bell Canada with respect to
Commercial Advertising on Telephone Booths.
The East York Community Council had before it a communication (February 13, 1998) from the
City Clerk advising that the Urban Environment and Development Committee deferred
consideration of the Bell Canada telephone booth advertising proposal until the end of
1998 to provide the opportunity to assess the reaction to the installations in Etobicoke
and East York in the context of a general assessment of advertising possibilities on the
public road allowances.
The East York Community Council received the aforementioned
communication.
(Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services, Commissioner of
Development Services, East York - March 3, 1998, Mr. Cameron M. Stuart,
Bell Canada, North York - March 16, 1998)
(Clause No. 10(i), Report No. 2)
40. Authority to Hold Public Meetings
regarding Plans of Subdivision and
Community Improvement Plans.
The East York Community Council had before it a communication (February 12, 1998) from the
City Clerk advising that City Council has delegated the authority to hold public meetings
regarding plans of subdivision and community improvement plans to the Community Councils.
The East York Community Council received the aforementioned
communication.
(Clause No. 10(j), Report No. 2)
The East York Community Council recessed on Wednesday, February 18, 1998 at 1:10 p.m. and
reconvened on Wednesday, February 18, 1998 at 8:00 p.m. with Councillor Ootes and
Councillor Prue present.
41. Public Meeting held under Section 34 of the Planning Act
with respect to a Zoning By-law Amendment Application
submitted by Cara Operations Ltd. regarding 7 Curity Avenue.
The East York Community Council reports having held a statutory public meeting on February
18, 1998 in accordance with Section 34 of the Planning Act, and appropriate notice of this
meeting was given in accordance with the Planning Act regulations thereunder.
The East York Community Council had before it a report (January 15, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Development Services, East York, advising on a Zoning By-law Amendment
Application submitted by Cara Operations Ltd. regarding 7 Curity Avenue to permit a
restaurant in the Home Depot retail warehouse at this location.
The following persons appeared before The East York Community Council in connection with
the foregoing:
(a) Mr. Al Henderson, Cara Operations Ltd., Toronto.
Mr. Henderson explained the nature of the Zoning By-law Amendment Application
regarding the installation of a Harvey s and a Second Cup operation at
7 Curity Avenue to service Home Depot customers.
Mr. Henderson confirmed that the existing hot dog vendor located outside the
entrance to Home Depot would no longer be operational on the premises and that all
vending by Cara Operations Ltd. would take place inside the enclosed facility.
(b) Ms. Dorothy Attwells, East York.
Ms. Attwells expressed concern with respect to litter along Northdale Boulevard
and wanted assurance that no additional garbage would be generated as a result of
the installation of the Harvey s and Second Cup operations located within Home
Depot.
On motion by Councillor Ootes, The East York Community
Council after considering the deputations and based on the
findings of fact, conclusions and recommendations contained
in the aforementioned report of the Commissioner of
Development Services, East York, (January 15, 1998) and for
the reason that the proposal is an appropriate use of the
lands, recommends adoption of the aforementioned report
(January 15, 1998) from the Commissioner of Development
Services, East York.
(Interim Functional Lead for Planning, Commissioner of Urban Planning and
Development Services, City Solicitor, Commissioner of Development Services,
East York, Mr. Chuck Loopstra, Loopstra Nixon and McLeish, Solicitors for
East York -March 3, 1998, Mr. Al Henderson, Cara Operations, Toronto, Ms.
Dorothy Attwells, East York , All Interested Parties - March 16, 1998)
(Clause No. 8, Report No. 2)
The East York Community Council recessed on Wednesday, February 18, 1998, at 8:17 p.m. and
reconvened on Thursday, February 19, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. with Councillor Ootes and
Councillor Prue present.
42. Political Structure in East York.
The East York Community Council had before it a report (February 10, 1998) from the
City Solicitor respecting the legal options for change to the political representation in
East York.
The East York Community Council also had before it the following communications:
(February 16, 1998) from Ms. Margaret Simpson, East York, regarding the addition of a
third Councillor for Ward One, East York, and requesting the Province of Ontario to pay
any associated costs.
(February 15, 1998) from Dr. Alexander P. Lang, East York, regarding the appointment of
the person who placed third in the last municipal election as the third Councillor for
Ward One, East York.
(February 16, 1998) from Mr. Tim McDonald, East York, regarding the appointment of the
person who placed third in the last municipal election as the third Councillor for Ward
One, East York.
(Undated) from Ms. Donna-Lynn McCallum, East York, regarding the addition of a third
Councillor for Ward One, East York, by general election.
(February 19, 1998) from Ms. Carol Burtin-Fripp, President, Leaside Property Owners
Association, East York, regarding the addition of a third Councillor for Ward One,
East York, by by-election.
(Undated) from Mr. Colin MacLeod, Team East York, East York, regarding the addition of a
third Councillor for Ward One, East York, by by-election.
The following persons appeared before The East York Community Council in connection with
the foregoing:
- Mr. John Papadakis, East York;
- Ms. Marilyn Churley, MPP, Riverdale;
- Ms. Donna-Lynn McCallum, East York;
- Mr. Colin MacLeod, East York;
- Mr. Ian Cameron, East York;
- Mr. Jay Josefo, East York;
- Ms. Margaret Simpson, East York;
- Mr. Steven Hellebust, East York;
- Ms.Carol Burtin-Fripp, President, Leaside Property Owners Association, East York;
- Ms. Susan Kaufman, East York;
- Mr. Norm Smith, East York;
- Mr. E. Wigglesworth, East York;
- Ms. Judy Lauzon, East York;
- Mr. Brian Barron, East York;
- Ms. Elizabeth Rowley, East York;
- Mr. Michael Tziretas, East York;
- Mr. Vasil Alexiou, East York;
- Mr. Mark Stoltz, East York;
- Mr. Gord Crann, East York;
- Mr. John Parker, MPP, East York;
- Councillor David Miller, High Park;
- Councillor Anne Johnston, North Toronto;
- Councillor Ron Moeser, Scarborough Highland Creek; and
- Councillor Joan King, Seneca Heights.
Councillor Prue appointed Councillor Ootes Acting Chair, and vacated the Chair.
On motion by Councillor Prue, The East York Community Council
recommended as follows:
(1) recommended to the Special Committee to Review the
Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team, the
following:
(i) a third Councillor be granted to Ward One,
East York;
(ii) the City Clerk be requested to
conduct a by-election no later than
September 1998 to fill the third
Councillor position;
(iii) the Province of Ontario be advised of
the City of Toronto s decision to
grant the third Councillor and seek
concurrence of the Province or
initiate appropriate legislation to
ensure the third Councillor position
is implemented; and
(iv) the Province of Ontario be requested
to fund the cost of the by-election
to fill the third Councillor
position;
(2) requested the City Solicitor to report directly to
the Special Committee on various legal queries
raised at the Community Council meeting including,
but not limited to, the following:
(i) the Minister of Municipal Affairs and
Housing s exclusive authority under
Bill 26;
(ii) the conditions under which an
appointment can be made or an
election can be held in accordance
with the Municipal Elections Act; and
(iii) the status of using the federal boundaries for the
municipal elections; and
(3) received the aforementioned communications:
Councillor Prue resumed the Chair.
(Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition
Team, City Solicitor - March 3, 1998, All Interested Parties -
March 16, 1998) (Clause No. 10(k), Report No. 2)
43. Toronto Transition Team s Recommendation
to Move to Single Member Wards for the
Next Term of Council.
The East York Community Council had before it a communication (January 15, 1998) from the
City Clerk, requesting input from The East York Community Council with respect to the
Toronto Transition Team s recommendation to move to single member wards for the next term
of Council, which was deferred from the East York Community Council meeting held on
January 21, 1998 to allow for further discussion, community input and clarification of the
proposed process.
The East York Community Council received the aforementioned
communication.
(All Interested Parties - March 16, 1998)
(Clause 10(l), Report No. 2)
The Community Council adjourned its meeting on Thursday, February 19, 1998, at 10:14 p.m.
Chair.
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