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THE CITY OF TORONTO
Clerk's Department
Minutes of The East York Community Council
Wednesday, May 6, 1998.
The East York Community Council met on Wednesday, May 6, 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 May
6, 1998, be confirmed.
77. Parking Concerns Adjacent to 140 Oak Park Avenue.
The East York Community Council had before it a report (April 22, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Development Services, East York, advising that the Transportation
Division was in receipt of a letter from a resident at 140 Oak Park Avenue, requesting
that the curb space between the parking pad at 140 Oak Park Avenue and the parking pad at
142 Oak Park Avenue be regulated by a No Parking Anytime restriction as he is concerned
about vehicles parking in this space, overhanging his driveway and explaining his
difficulty in accessing the parking pad at his home and recommending that:
(1) By-law No. 92-93 entitled "To regulate traffic on roads in the Borough of East
York" be amended to implement a "No Parking Anytime" restriction on the west side
of Oak Park Avenue from a point 49.7 metres north of Epsom Avenue to a point
53.4 metres north of Epsom Avenue; and
(2) the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary
action to give effect thereto.
The following persons appeared before the East York Community Council in connection with
the foregoing:
- Mr. Dino Dinatale, East York, on behalf of the owner of 140 Oak Park Avenue; and
- Ms. Ethel Koumarellas, East York.
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 Development
Services, East York; Mr. Dino Dinatale, East York; Mr. James Nolan,
East York; Ms. Eleanor Phillips, East York; Mr. and Mrs. Kowmarellas,
East York; Mr. and Mrs. Nastos, East York - May 18)
(Clause No. 5, Report No. 7)
78. Request to Permit Parking in the
Off-Peak Periods on Bayview Avenue from
Balliol Street to Soudan Avenue/Parkhurst Boulevard.
The East York Community Council had before it a communication (April 21, 1998) from the
City Clerk requesting comments from the East York Community Council to the
Urban Environment and Development Committee regarding a request from merchants on
Bayview Avenue, between Balliol Street and Soudan Avenue/Parkhurst
Boulevard to permit parking in the off-peak direction during the morning and afternoon
peak periods due to a shortage of available on-street and off-street parking facilities.
Mr. Harvey Albert, East York, on behalf of the South Bayview Business Association,
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) recommended to the Urban Environment and Development
Committee that parking on the west side of Bayview
Avenue between Balliol Street to Soudan Avenue from
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. be implemented for a trial
period of 6 months or less;
(2) requested the Interim Functional Lead for
Transportation to report on the impact along
Bayview Avenue as a result of the implementation of
parking during this time period; and
(3) received the aforementioned communication.
Councillor Prue resumed the Chair.
(Interim Functional Lead for Transportation; Commissioner of Works and
Emergency Services; Commissioner of Development Services, East York; Urban
Environment and Development Committee, Mr. Harvey Albert, on behalf of the
South Bayview Business Association, East York; All Interested Parties - May
18, 1998)
(Clause No. 13(g), Report No. 7)
79. Cash-in-lieu of Parking Application submitted by
Mr. Lee Yao Shoon on behalf of Mr. Peter Calandra
regarding 1677 Bayview Avenue.
The East York Community Council had before it a report (April 3, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Development Services, East York, advising that a Cash-in-Lieu of Parking
application was submitted by Mr. Lee Yao Shoon on behalf of Mr. Peter Calandra for the
property located at 1677 Bayview Avenue and recommending that:
(1) the East York Community Council approve the Cash-in-Lieu of Parking
application, subject to the owner entering into an agreement with the City
of Toronto for the payment of $11,827.50 in lieu of seven parking spaces;
and
(2) the first two parking spaces be free of charge as per the City of Toronto
(East York Division) Policies and Procedures for Cash-in Lieu of Parking.
Mrs. Wong, Wong & Wong Engineering, Etobicoke, on behalf of the owner, 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
adoption of the aforementioned report.
(Interim Functional Lead for Transportation; Commissioner of
Development Services, East York; Mr. Peter Calandra, Thornhill; Mr.
Lee Yao Shoo, Toronto; Mrs. Wong, Etobicoke - May 18, 1998)
(Clause No. 4, Report No. 7)
80. Parkland Ravine Clean Up in the
East York Community throughout the
Don River System.
The East York Community Council had before it a communication (April 28, 1998) from
Mr. Chris Salmond, East York, advising the East York Community Council of the park and
ravine clean-up projects conducted by members of EYGRES; Mimico Correction Centre; and the
general public and requesting funding to provide refreshments to the volunteers;
Councillor Ootes and Councillor Prue to send thank you letters to various stores; the use
of a pick-up truck for returning shopping carts to stores and appropriate continued
municipal support.
Mr. Chris Salmond, 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 as follows:
(1) referred the aforementioned communication
(April 28, 1998) from Mr. Chris Salmond, East
York, to the Interim Functional Lead for
Parks and Recreation for appropriate action;
(2) requested the Interim Functional Lead for
Parks and Recreation to report on the legal
obligations of retail stores to accept
abandoned shopping carts found in ravine/park
areas and any possible solutions available to
the municipality to remedy this issue; and
(3) extended its appreciation to Mr. Salmond and
his volunteer group on their community
participation and ravine clean up efforts.
(Commissioner of Parks and Recreation and Economic Development;
Acting Commissioner of Parks, Recreation and Operations, East York;
Mr. Chris Salmond, East York - May 18, 1998)
(Clause No. 13(k), Report No. 7)
81. Request for Planning Fees Reduction
for Part Lot Control Applications.
The East York Community Council had before it a report (April 21, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Development Services, East York, responding to a request from the
East York Community Council with respect to the costs incurred in connection with the
development at 870 Pape Avenue and also comparing the application fees charged by the
former Borough of East York to those that will be charged by the City of Toronto under the
newly approved application fee schedule and recommending that:
(i) an amendment to the former Borough of East York Fee By-law No.87-92 be
prepared to enable the application processing fees for the removal of part
lot control application by Cohen and Alter Developments Inc. for
870 Pape Avenue to correspond to the fees that have been approved but not
yet implemented by the City of Toronto;
(ii) Inaugural Developments Inc. be refunded the portion of the fees which
exceeds the new fees set by the City of Toronto, for their recent
application for the removal of part lot control at 141 Cedarvale Avenue;
and
(iii) an amendment to the former Borough of East York Fee By-law No.87-92 be
prepared to enable the application processing fees for the removal of part
lot control application by Oxford Hills Inc. for 930-952 Millwood Road to
correspond to the fees that have been approved but not yet implemented by
the City of Toronto.
The East York Community Council also had before it a supplementary report (April 29, 1998)
from the Commissioner of Development Services, East York, providing revised information
with respect to application fees charged by the former Borough of East York to those
approved by the City of Toronto and recommending that this report be received for
information.
On motion by Councillor Ootes, the East York
Community Council recommended to City Council as
follows:
(1) the adoption of the following report
(April 21, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Development Services,
East York; and
(2) the adoption of the amendments to the
report (April 21, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Development Services,
East York, as outlined in the
following supplementary report
(April 29, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Development Services,
East York.
(Executive Director and Chief Planner, Commissioner of Urban
Planning and Development Services; Commissioner of Development
Services, East York; Mr. Michael Vaughan, Barrister and Solicitor,
Toronto; Inaugural Source Inc, Toronto; Mr. Peter Turner,
Turner Fleischer Architects Inc., Toronto; Mr. Nate Horowitz,
Centennial College of Applied Arts and Technology, Toronto;
Mr. Howard Cohen, C&A Developments Inc., Toronto; Mr. Ken Slater,
Oxford Hills Development Inc, Richmond Hill; All Interested Parties
- May 18, 1998)
(Clause No. 1, Report No. 7)
82. Request to Purchase 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 and recommending to the
Corporate Services Committee that:
(1) the City of Toronto decline the offer to purchase city owned lands abutting
169 Hopedale Avenue; and
(2) the appropriate City Officials be authorized to give effect thereto.
Mr. Alfred Lamprecht, East York, appeared before the East York Community Council in
connection with the foregoing.
On motion by Councillor Ootes, the East York
Community Council deferred consideration of the
aforementioned report (February 2, 1998) from the
Acting Commissioner of Parks, Recreation and
Operations, East York, to the May 27, 1998, meeting
of the East York Community Council to allow the
Interim Functional Lead for Parks and Recreation the
opportunity to advise local residents of the
proposal to sell the lands abutting 169 Hopedale
Avenue by posting a notice on the property and to
allow interested parties to bring forward their
comments to the May 27, 1998, Community Council
meeting.
(Commissioner of Parks and Recreation and Economic Development;
Acting Commissioner of Parks, Recreation and Operations, East York;
Mr. Chuck Loopstra, Loopstra, Nixon and McLeish, Solicitors for
East York; Mr. Alfred Lamprecht, East York; All Interested Parties
- May 18, 1998)
(Clause No. 13(h), Report No. 7)
83. East York Parking Contract with
APCOA Parking Development and
Management Ltd.
The East York Community Council had before it a report (April 23, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Development Services, East York, responding to a request from
Councillor Case Ootes regarding the relative costs of using existing municipal staff
rather than extending the current agreement with APCOA Parking Development and Management
Ltd. which expires on May 31, 1998.
The East York Community Council also had before it a report (March 16, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Development Services, East York, advising on the process the Development
Services staff will undertake in the transition of the East York district s parking
operations after the contract between APCOA Parking Development and Management Ltd. and
East York expires May 31, 1998.
The East York Community Council also had before it the following communications:
(May 4, 1998) from Mr. Mickey Narun, APCOA Parking Development and Management Ltd.,
North York, advising of APCOA s city wide operations and identifying efficiencies within
the Parking Authority of Toronto; and
(May 1, 1998) from Mr. Mickey Narun, APCOA Parking Development and Management Ltd., North
York, advising of APCOA s willingness to continue to provide parking management services
for the City of Toronto, East York Community.
Mr. Mickey Narun, APCOA Parking Development and Management Ltd., North York, 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) referral of the aforementioned report (April
23, 1998) from the Commissioner of
Development Services, East York, and the
aforementioned communications (May 1, 1998
and May 4, 1998) from the President, APCOA
Parking Development and Management Ltd. to
the Urban Environment and Development
Committee for consideration with respect to
the recommended parking operation
efficiencies available through technological
advancements and the involvement of private
parking management services to deliver
parking operations in the City of Toronto;
and
(2) received the aforementioned report
(March 16, 1998) from the Commissioner of
Development Services, East York.
(Interim Functional Lead for Transportation; Commissioner of Works
and Emergency Services, Commissioner of Development Services, East
York; Mr. M. Narun, A.P.C.O.A. Parking and Development and
Management Ltd., East York - May 18, 1998)
(Clause No. 13(c), Report No. 7)
84. Auditor s Report for the
Hydro-Electric Commission
of the Borough of East York,
as at December 31, 1997.
The East York Community Council had before it a communication (April 17, 1998) from the
Director of Finance, Toronto Hydro-Electric Commission, East York Office, submitting the
Auditor s Report and the Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 1997 with
respect to the Hydro-Electric Commission of the Borough of East York and recommending
that the Auditor s Report and Financial Statements be received for information.
On motion by Councillor Ootes, the East York
Community Council received the aforementioned
communication.
(Mr. John Brooks, The Toronto Hydro-Electric Commission, Toronto;
Mr. P.K. Ioannou, The Toronto Hydro-Electric Commission, East York - May 18,
1998)
(Clause No. 13(e), Report No. 7)
85. Three Hour Parking Enforcement in the
East York Community.
The East York Community Council had before it a report (April 23, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Development Services, East York, advising on the current three-hour
parking enforcement procedures in the East York community and various options for
providing future enforcement of the three hour parking by-law and recommending that this
report be received for information.
The East York Community Council also had before it a communication (May 1, 1998) from
Staff Sergeant Hinder, Toronto Police Service, submitting information with respect to
three-hour parking enforcement procedures in the East York community and the position of
the Toronto Police Service on the issue of three-hour parking enforcement.
Mr. Vern Martyn, Area Supervisor, Toronto Police Service, 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
Transportation to report to the East York
Community Council, as necessary, on parking
and enforcement issues in the East York
community; and
(2) received the aforementioned report and
communication.
Councillor Prue resumed the Chair.
(Interim Functional Lead for Transportation; Commissioner of
Development Services, East York; Director of Transportation and
Engineering, East York; Chief David Boothby, Toronto Police
Service; Staff Sergeant Steven Hinder, Toronto Police Service; All
Interested Parties - May 18, 1998)
(Clause No. 13(b), Report No. 7)
86. Skateboarding on Local Streets.
The East York Community considered a deputation from Mr. Dimitrios Kiriakis, East York,
in connection with skateboarding on local streets.
Mr. Dimitrios Kiriakis, 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
ensure the Youth Outreach Worker,
East York Community, is more
accessible to the community in order
to respond to their needs and
specifically with respect to the
issue of skateboarding on local
streets;
(2) requested the Interim Functional
Lead for Parks and Recreation to
report on potential locations and
the feasibility of creating a
skateboarding facility within the
East York community; and
(3) received the deputation of Mr.
Dimitrios Kiriakis, East York.
Councillor Prue resumed the Chair.
(Commissioner of Parks and Recreation and Economic Development;
Acting Commissioner of Parks, Recreation and Operations, East
York; Mr. Dimitrios Kiriakis, East York - May 18, 1998)
(Clause No. 13(l), Report No. 7)
The East York Community Council recessed on Wednesday, May 6, 1998 at 11:17 a.m. and
reconvened on Wednesday, May 6, 1998 at 11:22 a.m. with Councillor Ootes and
Councillor Prue present.
87.
Appeal of a Committee of Adjustment Decision
regarding 215 Gowan Avenue.
The East York Community Council had before it a report (April 23, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Development Services, East York, advising of the status of the appeal to
the Ontario Municipal Board regarding a decision of the East York Committee of Adjustment
to refuse an application for minor variance at 215 Gowan Avenue and recommending that the
report be received for information.
On motion by Councillor Ootes, the East York
Community Council received the aforementioned
report.
(Executive Director and Chief Planner; Commissioner of Urban
Planning and Development Services; Commissioner of Development
Services, East York; All Interested Parties - May 18, 1998)
(Clause No. 13(a), Report No. 7)
88. Community Festival Zoning By-law.
The East York Community Council had before it a report (April 21, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Development Services, East York, advising of the status of temporary use
by-laws to permit community festivals in industrially zoned lands in the East York
planning area and recommending that a statutory public meeting be held in the daytime on
June 24, 1998, to consider Zoning By-law Amendments to permit community festivals in the
industrial areas of the East York planning area.
On motion by Councillor Ootes, the East York
Community Council recommended to City Council the
adoption of the aforementioned report.
(Executive Director and Chief Planner; Commissioner of Urban
Planning and Development Services; Commissioner of Development
Services, East York; Ms. H. Marges-Kiriakis, East York; Mr. S.
Mastoras, East York - May 18, 1998)
(Clause No. 13(f), Report No. 7)
89. Community Festival Applications by the
Cypriot Community of Toronto Inc.
Wine Festival - June 27 and June 28, 1998
Summer Festival - August 1-3, 1998
The East York Community Council had before it a report (April 17, 1998) from the City
Clerk advising that Community Festival Applications have been submitted by the
Cypriot Community of Toronto Inc. seeking Council s approval for a Wine Festival to be
held on June 27 and 28, 1998, and a Summer Festival to be held on August 1 and 3, 1998,
and recommending that:
(1) the Wine Festival on Saturday, June 27, 1998, and Sunday, June 28, 1998, and for
the Summer Festival to be held on Saturday, August 1, 1998 to Monday, August 3,
1998, hosted by the Cypriot Community of Toronto Inc. be deemed as Community
Festivals in the City of Toronto;
(2) City Council grant the Cypriot Community of Toronto Inc. community festival permits
for the Wine Festival and the Summer Festival subject to the following conditions:
(i) the approval by the East York Committee of Adjustment of an extension to
the Temporary Use By-law No. 53-95 to permit community festivals in
industrially zoned lands in the Leaside area;
(ii) that the applicant be responsible for arranging the private collection and
disposal of all waste generated from the two festivals;
(iii) that adequate garbage containers be supplied to the outdoor festival area
to control litter within the permitted area or the surrounding properties;
(iv) that appropriate barriers for liquor control be erected, portable washrooms
and increased security be implemented as appropriate;
(v) that the festival close at 1:00 a.m. in accordance with the submitted
applications and that amplified sound cease in accordance with the
following schedule:
(a) Wine Festival Saturday, June 27, 1998 - 12:00
midnight
Sunday, June 28, 1998 - 11:00 p.m.
(b) Summer Festival Saturday, August 1, 1998 - 12:00
midnight
Sunday, August 2, 1998 - 11:00 p.m.
Monday, August 3, 1998 - 11:00 p.m.
(vi) that the applicant adhere to the standard conditions imposed by the City of
Toronto Fire Department which shall be listed on the community festival
permits.
On motion by Councillor Ootes, the East York
Community Council recommended to City Council the
adoption of the aforementioned report.
(Interim Contact, East York Community Council; City Clerk;
Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services; Commissioner of Urban
Planning and Development Services; Commissioner of Development
Services, East York; Ms. Andree Athanasiou, East York; Mr. Clare
Lewis, Liquor Licence Board of Ontario, Toronto - May 18, 1998)
(Clause No. 2, Report No. 7)
90. Encroachment Agreement
for 1305 Woodbine Avenue.
The East York Community Council had before it a report (April 21, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Development Services, East York, advising that a request from the owner
of 1305 Woodbine Avenue was received by the Development Services Division to enter into an
encroachment agreement with the City of Toronto with respect to an existing wheelchair
ramp on City property and recommending that:
(1) the City be authorized to enter into an encroachment agreement with the owner
of 1305 Woodbine Avenue; and
(2) that the appropriate persons be authorized to execute such documents and take
such steps as may be necessary to give affect thereto.
On motion by Councillor Ootes, the East York Community
Council recommended to City Council the adoption of the
aforementioned report.
(Executive Director and Chief Planner; City Solicitor; Commissioner
of Development Services, East York; Mr. Chuck Loopstra, Loopstra,
Nixon and McLeish, Solicitors for East York; Ms. Aries Chan, East
York; Mr. William John Wyatt, East York - May 18, 1998)
(Clause No. 3, Report No. 7)
91. Overnight Permit Parking on Airdrie Road.
The East York Community Council had before it a report (April 22, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Development Services, East York, advising that the Transportation Division
was in receipt of a letter from a resident at 31 Airdrie Road, requesting authorization to
park on the street and be exempted from enforcement action under the three-hour parking
regulations and recommending that:
(1) the City Clerk conduct a poll of the residents of Airdrie Road, between
Heather Road and Bessborough Drive, to determine support for the implementation
of overnight permit parking, 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; City Clerk; Interim Contact, East York Community Council;
Mr. Gary Gardiner, East York - May 18, 1998)
(Clause No. 13(i), Report No. 7)
92. Request for a Variance from Sign By-law No. 64-87
of the former Borough of East York
submitted by A & P Stores
for the Food Basics Store
at 1070 Pape Avenue.
The East York Community Council had before it a report (April 14, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Development Services, East York, advising that the Engineering Division
has received a request for a variance to Sign By-law No. 64-87 of the former Borough of
East York from A & P Stores to allow the installation of facial and directional signs for
the Food Basics store at 1070 Pape Avenue and recommends that the request to install
facial and directional signs for the Food Basics store, at 1070 Pape Avenue, with
larger dimensions and sign areas than what is permitted in the East York Community Sign
By-law No. 64-87, be denied.
On motion by Councillor Ootes, the East York
Community Council recommended to City Council the
adoption of the aforementioned report.
(Executive Director and Chief Planner; Commissioner of Urban
Planning and Development Services; Commissioner of Development
Services, East York; Gino s Food Basics, East York; The Great
Atlantic & Pacific Company of Canada Ltd., Etobicoke - May 18, 1998)
(Clause No. 6, Report No. 7)
93. Request for a Variance from Sign By-law No. 64-87
of the former Borough of East York
submitted by The Bank of Nova Scotia
at 1002 Pape Avenue.
The East York Community Council had before it a report (April 14, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Development Services, East York, advising that the Engineering Division
has received a request for a variance to Sign By-law No. 64-87 of the former Borough of
East York from the Bank of Nova Scotia at 1002 Pape Avenue to install
the Bank of Nova Scotia logo as a second facial sign on the south elevation of the
building, facing Gowan Avenue, and recommends that the request to install the Bank of
Nova Scotia logo as a second facial sign on the south elevation of the building, facing
Gowan Avenue, be granted.
On motion by Councillor Ootes, the East York
Community Council recommended to City Council the
adoption of the aforementioned report.
(Executive Director and Chief Planner; Commissioner of Urban
Planning and Development Services; Commissioner of Development
Services, East York; The Bank of Nova Scotia, East York;
Mr. Dominic Rotundo, Woodbridge - May 18, 1998)
(Clause No. 7, Report No. 7)
94. Request for Variance from Sign By-law No. 64-87
of the former Borough of East York
submitted by Cara Operations Ltd.
at 7 Curity Avenue.
Councillor Ootes, at the meeting of the East York Community Council on May 6, 1998,
declared his interest in the foregoing matter, in that a relative is employed by the
Second Cup, being a company which has business affiliations with Cara Operations Ltd.
The East York Community Council had before it a report (April 14, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Development Services, East York, advising that the Engineering Division
has received a request for a variance to Sign By-law No. 64-87 from Cara Operations Ltd.
at 7 Curity Avenue to allow the installation of an additional facial sign on the north
elevation of the building for a Harvey s and Second Cup restaurant at 7 Curity Avenue and
recommends that the request to install an additional facial sign on the north elevation
of the building at 7 Curity Avenue, for a Harvey s and Second Cup restaurant, be granted,
subject to approval of the Zoning By-law Amendment application, currently in process, to
allow the restaurant use at this address.
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 Urban
Planning and Development Services, Commissioner of Development
Services, East York; Mr. Chuck Loopstra, Loopstra, Nixon and
McLeish, Solicitors for East York; Home Depot, Scarborough;
Mr. Ryan Gaul, Steel Art Signs, Markham; All Interested Parties -
May 18, 1998) (Clause No. 8, Report No. 7)
95. Request to Rename a Portion of
William Morgan Drive to
Patriarch Bartholomew Way.
The East York Community had before it a report (April 23, 1998) from the Commissioner of
Development Services, East York, advising that the Mayor s Office received a request from
Metropolitan Archbishop Sotirios of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Toronto to rename
Overlea Boulevard as Patriarch Bartholomew Way , however, due to the financial impact to
businesses on Overlea Boulevard, staff suggested the renaming of a portion of
William Morgan Drive instead and recommends as follows:
(i) a portion of William Morgan Drive east of the north/south portion of
William Morgan Drive be renamed to Patriarch Bartholomew Way;
(ii) Council authorize staff to proceed with the necessary advertising to enact the
recommended street name change as required by the Municipal Act, Section 210,
Chapter 105;
(iii) Council designate the June 24, 1998, East York Community Council meeting to hear
any person who claims that he/she will be adversely affected by the proposed street
name change and who applies to be heard; and,
(iv) that Council authorize the appropriate by-law to give effect hereto.
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 Urban
Planning and Development Services; Commissioner of Development
Services, East York; Mr. Chuck Loopstra, Loopstra Nixon and McLeish,
Solicitors for East York; The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Toronto,
East York - May 18, 1998)
(Clause No. 9, Report No. 7)
96. Commemoration of Visit by
Patriarch Bartholomew
of the Orthodox Church
to Toronto in May 1998.
The East York Community Council had before it a report (May 4, 1998) from the
Acting Commissioner of Parks, Recreation and Operations, East York, to obtain approval
from the East York Community Council to dedicate a reserve in E.T. Seton Park with a
commemorative stone and plaque to honour the May 1998 visit to Toronto of His All Holiness
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I and recommending that:
(1) the East York Community Council commemorate the May 1998 visit of
Patriarch Bartholomew to Toronto through dedication of a natural garden and a
decorative stone with an anchored plaque in the area to the east and north of
William Morgan Drive in E.T. Seton Park; and
(2) the plaque be inscribed with the following:
The natural garden area behind the nearby stream is dedicated to the Toronto visit
of His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I. His lead among all
religious leaders in protecting the natural environment throughout the world serves
as an inspiration to us all.
On motion by Councillor Ootes, the East York
Community Council recommended to City Council the
adoption of the aforementioned report.
(Commissioner of Parks and Recreation and Economic Development;
Acting Commissioner of Parks, Recreation and Operations, East York;
Mr. Chuck Loopstra, Loopstra, Nixon and McLeish, Solicitors for East
York; The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Toronto, East York - May 18,
1998)
(Clause No. 10, Report No. 7)
97. Safety Issues at the Intersection of
Broadway Avenue and Rumsey Road.
The East York Community Council had before it a report (April 22, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Development Services, East York, advising that the Transportation Division
was in receipt of a letter from Ms. Lillian Robus, East York, dated October 6, 1997,
requesting an investigation into the need for crosswalks and crossing guards on Broadway
Avenue and recommends that this report be received for information.
The East York Community Council also had before it a communication (May 5, 1998) from
Mrs. Lillian Robus, East York, expressing concern with respect to safety issues at the
intersection of Broadway Avenue and Rumsey Road.
On motion by Councillor Ootes, the East York Community
Council recommended as follows:
(1) requested the Interim Functional Lead for
Transportation to report on the aforementioned
communication (May 5, 1998) from
Mrs. Lillian Robus, East York; and
(2) received the aforementioned report
(April 22, 1998) from the Commissioner of
Development Services, East York.
(Interim Functional Lead for Transportation; Commissioner of Works
and Emergency Services; Commissioner of Development Services, East
York; Mrs. Lillian Robus, East York - May 18, 1998)
(Clause No. 13(d), Report No. 7)
98. 1998 Membership
Ontario Traffic Conference.
The East York Community Council had before it a communication (April 21, 1998) from the
City Clerk requesting the selection of up to two representatives from the East York
Community Council for the Ontario Traffic Conference and recommending that the selections
be reported to the Administrative Assistant of the Ontario Traffic Conference.
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) Councillor C. Ootes and
Councillor M. Prue be appointed
as the representatives from the
East York Community Council to
the Ontario Traffic Conference;
and
(2) that the Ontario Traffic
Conference be appropriately
advised of the appointments.
Councillor Prue resumed the Chair.
(Interim Functional Lead for Planning; Commissioner of Urban
Planning and Development Services; Commissioner of Development
Services, East York; Administrative Assistant, Ontario Traffic
Conference, Toronto - May 18, 1998)
(Clause No. 11, Report No. 7)
99. Proposed Turn Restriction
from Millwood Road to
MacNaughton Road:
Traffic Poll Results.
The East York Community Council had before it a report (April 28, 1998) from the
City Clerk advising the results of a traffic poll conducted by the Clerk s Department,
East York Office, with respect to a proposal to implement a Right Turn Restriction from
westbound Millwood Road onto northbound MacNaughton Road from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and
recommending that the report be received for information.
On motion by Councillor Ootes, the East York
Community Council recommended to City Council as
follows:
(1) By-law No. 92-93 entitled To regulate
traffic on roads in the Borough of East
York be amended to implement a Right Turn
Restriction from westbound Millwood Road
onto northbound MacNaughton Road from 7:00
a.m. to 9:00 a.m. for a trial period of six
months;
(2) the Interim Functional Lead for Transportation be
requested to report in December 1998 on the impact
of the implementation of this right turn
restriction;
(3) appropriate City Officials be authorized and
directed to take the necessary action to give
effect thereto; and
(4) the aforementioned report (April 28, 1998) from the
City Clerk, be received.
(Interim Functional Lead for Transportation; City Clerk;
Commissioner of Development Services, East York; All Interested
Parties - May 18, 1998)
(Clause No. 12, Report No. 7)
100. Political Structure in East York.
The East York Community Council had before it a communication (April 21, 1998) from the
City Clerk advising the East York Community Council that City Council, at its meeting
held on April 16, 1998, reopened and reconsidered its previous decision and gave further
consideration to Clause No. 1 of Report No. 3 of The Special Committee to Review the
Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team, headed Political Structure for East York .
On motion by Councillor Ootes, the East York
Community Council received the aforementioned
report.
(Chief Administrative Officer; Ms. Barbara Hume-Wright,
Executive Assistant to the Chief Administrative Officer; All
Interested Parties - May 18, 1998)
(Clause No. 13(j), Report No. 7)
101. City of North York
Neighbourhood Watch Program.
The East York Community Council had before it a communication (April 27, 1998) from the
City Clerk, submitting a resolution of the North York Community Council with respect to
the Neighbourhood Watch Program.
On motion by Councillor Ootes, the East York
Community Council recommended as follows:
(1) advised the North York Community Council
that the East York Community Council
endorses Neighbourhood Watch as a model for
establishing community safety and crime
prevention;
(2) requested the Chief Financial Officer and
Treasurer to include appropriate funding in
the 1999 budget for the East York community
to undertake such a program; and
(3) received the aforementioned communication
(April 27, 1998) from the City Clerk:
(Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer; North York Community
Council; City Clerk - May 18, 1998)
(Clause No. 13(m), Report No. 7)
102. Appointment of Director of
Municipal Services.
The East York Community Council reports having congratulated Mr. Harold Bratten, on his
appointment as Director of Municipal Standards for the City of Toronto.
The Commissioner of Development Services, East York, advised the East York Community
Council of Mr. Bratten s recent appointment.
(Clause No. 13(n), Report No. 7)
The East York Community Council adjourned its meeting on Wednesday, May 6, 1998, at 11:45 a.m.
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