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THE CITY OF TORONTO
Clerk's Department
Minutes of The East York Community Council
Wednesday, July 22, 1998
The East York Community Council met on Wednesday, July 22, 1998, in the True Davidson
Council Chamber, East York Civic Centre, East York, commencing at 9:30 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 Meeting of the East
York Community Council held on June
24, 1998 be confirmed.
138. Implementation Of A Disabled Loading
Zone Adjacent To 975 Cosburn Avenue.
The East York Community Council had before it a report (June 8, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Development Services, East York, advising on the feasibility of replacing
the existing Disabled Parking Only, 9:00 a.m and 11:00 p.m. zone adjacent to
975 Cosburn Avenue with a Disabled Pick-up/Drop-off Only, Wednesday 5:00 p.m. to
11:00 p.m, Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and Sunday 8:00 a.m to 11:00 p.m. zone and
providing information on addressing the disabled parking needs for the resident at
974 Cosburn Avenue which was deferred by City Council at its meeting held on July 8, 9 and
10, 1998, and recommending that:
(1) By-law No. 34-93 of the former Borough of East York be amended to replace the
existing Disabled Parking Only, 9:00 a.m and 11:00 p.m. zone adjacent to
975 Cosburn Avenue with a Disabled Pick-up/Drop-off Only, Wednesday 5:00 p.m. to
11:00 p.m, Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and Sunday 8:00 a.m to 11:00 p.m.
zone; 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. David Middleton, East York; and
- Mr. Russell Dawes, Scarborough.
Councillor Prue appointed Councillor Ootes Acting Chair, and vacated the Chair.
On motion by Councillor Prue, the East
York Community Council recommended to the
City Council as follows:
(1) that the Disabled Pick-up/Drop-
off Only zone adjacent to 975
Cosburn Avenue be limited to one
parking space;
(2) that one disabled parking space be
installed adjacent to 975 Cosburn
Avenue should there be sufficient
space available after staff have
determined the space needs for the
revised Disabled Pick-up/Drop-off
Only zone;
(3) that should this disabled parking
space be installed, then usage is
permitted to any vehicle with a
legal disabled parking permit;
(4) that the appropriate by-laws be
amended to give effect thereto;
and
(5) that the aforementioned report
(June 8, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Development
Services, East York, be received.
Councillor Prue resumed the Chair.
(General Manager, Transportation Services; Commissioner of Works and
Emergency Services; Commissioner of Development Services, East York;
Mr. Russell Dawes, Scarborough; Mr. David Middleton, East York;
Christadelphian Ecclesia Church, East York; All Interested Parties -
August 11, 1998)
(Clause No. 2, Report No. 11)
139. Official Plan and Zoning By-law
Amendment Applications submitted by
Katmandu Investment Corporation in
connection with 1590 O Connor Drive.
The East York Community Council had before it a report (July 10, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Development Services, East York, providing a status report on the
application by Katmandu Investment Corporation for the Official Plan and Zoning By-law
Amendments at 1590 O Connor Drive and the O Connor Employment Area Study and recommending
that this report be received for information.
Mr. Murray Goldman, The Goldman Group, Toronto, 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 City Clerk and the Commissioner
of Urban Planning and Development Services to
schedule a public meeting to be held on
September 16, 1998, for the O Connor
Employment Area Study and the Official Plan
and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications
submitted by Katmandu Investment Corporation
in connection with 1590 O Connor Drive; and
(2) received the aforementioned report (July 10,
1998) from the Commissioner of Development
Services, East York.
(City Clerk; Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development
Services; Executive Director of Planning; Commissioner of
Development Services, East York; Mr. Murray Goldman, The Goldman
Group, Toronto; All Interested Parties - August 11, 1998)
(Clause No. 13(j), Report No. 11)
140. The 2008 Toronto Olympic Bid.
The East York Community Council had before it a report (July 7, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, outlining the public
consultation process related to Toronto s bid to host the 2008 Olympics and recommending
that the report be received for information.
Ms. Nina Gesa, Toronto Olympic Office, appeared before the East York Community Council in
connection with the foregoing.
On motion by Councillor Ootes, the East York
Community Council received the aforementioned report
for information.
(Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism -
August 11, 1998)
(Clause No. 13(a), Report No. 11)
141. Request to Mount on City Property a
Memorial Plaque in Honour of
Mr. Percy Gibbons.
The East York Community Council had before it a communication (July 20, 1998) from Mr. Joe
Murchison, President, Dieppe Men s Fastball League, requesting permission to mount a
memorial plaque in honour of Mr. Percy Gibbons on the back of the scorebooth at
Dieppe Park.
Mr. Joe Murchison, President, Dieppe Men s Fastball League, 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, as
follows:
(1) that the request by the Dieppe Men s Fastball
League to mount a memorial plaque in honour
of Mr. Percy Gibbons on the back of the
scorebooth at Dieppe Park be permitted,
subject to the Acting Commissioner of Parks,
Recreation and Operations, East York,
approving the final design and location of
the plaque;
(2) that the Dieppe Men s Fastball League be held
financially responsible for the total cost of
the plaque and its installation; and
(3) received the aforementioned communication
(July 20, 1998) from Mr. Joe Murchison,
President, Dieppe Men s Fastball League,
East York.
(Executive Director of Parks and Recreation; Commissioner of
Economic Development, Culture and Tourism; Acting Commissioner of
Parks, Recreation and Operations, East York; Mr. Joe Murchison,
President, Dieppe Men s Fastball League, East York - August 11,
1998)
(Clause No. 9, Report No. 11)
142. Public Notification for Cash-In-Lieu
of Parking Applications.
The East York Community Council had before it a report (July 7, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Development Services, East York, responding to a request from the
East York Community Council regarding the feasibility of establishing public notification
procedures for cash-in-lieu of parking applications and recommending that the report be
received for information.
The East York Community Council also had before it the following communications with
respect to public notification for Cash-In-Lieu of Parking Applications:
- (July 21, 1998) from Mr. Ian Cameron, East York, expressing concern with the minimal
notification undertaken for cash-in-lieu of parking applications and the parking space
costs associated with cash-in-lieu of parking;
- (July 20, 1998) from Ms. Carol Burtin Fripp, President, Leaside Property Owners
Association Incorporated, East York, advising of the Leaside Property Owners
Association s support of the general principles outlined in Mr. Cameron s letter; and
- (July 22, 1998) from Ms. Maryaleen Trafford, East York, commenting on the current
policy respecting cash-in-lieu of parking applications.
The following persons appeared before the East York Community Council in connection with
the foregoing:
- Mr. Ian Cameron, East York; and
- Ms. Maryaleen Trafford, East York.
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) advised the Urban Environment and Development
Committee to consider the following position
put forth by the Community Council:
(I) that the City consider implementing a
policy whereby cash-in-lieu of
parking applications be circulated to
all residents and businesses within
a 60 metre radius of the property
noted within the application;
(ii) that a comprehensive review/analysis
be undertaken throughout the City of
Toronto with respect to the parking
space costs for cash-in-lieu of
parking;
(2) received the aforementioned report (July 7,
1998) from the Commissioner of Development
Services, East York; and
(3) received the following communications: (July
20, 1998) from Ms. Carol Burtin Fripp,
President, Leaside Property Owners
Association Incorporated, East York;
(July 21, 1998) from Mr. Ian Cameron, East
York; and (July 22, 1998) from Ms. Maryaleen
Trafford, East York.
Councillor Prue resumed the Chair.
(Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services; Commissioner of
Development Services, East York; General Manager, Transportation
Services; Mr. Lee Yao Shoon Toronto; Mr. Ian Cameron, East York;
Ms. Maryaleen Trafford, East York; Ms. Carol Burtin Fripp, East
York; Ms. Jill Bender, East York; Ms. Susan Capling, East York; Mr.
Ed O Connor, East York; Mr. Peter Calandra, East York - August 11,
1998) (Clause No. 13(I), Report No. 11)
143. Reduction of Hydro Services
in the East York Community.
The East York Community Council had before it for a communication (July 22, 1998) from Mr.
Gordon Crann, East York, advising the East York Community Council of his personal
experience with respect to the reduction in walk-in service at the former East York
Hydro-Electric Commission building at 175 Memorial Park Avenue.
The following persons appeared before the East York Community Council in connection with
the foregoing:
- Mr. Gordon Crann, East York; and
- Mr. John Papadakis, East York.
Councillor Prue appointed Councillor Ootes Acting Chair, and vacated the Chair.
On motion by Councillor Prue, the East York
Community Council recommended to the City Council
as follows:
(1) that the Toronto Hydro-Electric Commission be
requested during its consultation and
negotiations, to create an office within the
East York Civic Service Centre which is
electronically linked to the District Office
in Scarborough in order to serve walk-in
customers from the East York Community;
(2) the East York Community Council reported for
the information of the City Council having
requested the President and Chief Executive
Officer of the Toronto Hydro-Electric
Commission to report to the East York
Community Council on the services provided to
the walk-in customers at the former local
Hydro Offices prior to amalgamation and which
are currently no longer being provided to
walk-in customers;
(3) that the aforementioned position be conveyed
to the East York Community Council; and
(4) that the aforementioned communication from
Mr. Gordon Crann (July 22, 1998) be received.
Councillor Prue resumed the Chair.
(Mr. John Brooks, President and Chief Executive Officer, Toronto
Hydro Commission, Toronto; Mr. Gordon Crann, East York; Mr. John
Papadakis, East York - August 11, 1998)
(Clause No. 10, Report No. 11)
The East York Community Council recessed at 11:00 a.m. and reconvened at 11:08 a.m. with
Councillor Ootes and Councillor Prue present.
144. Enforcement Matters concerning
210 Linsmore Crescent.
The East York Community Council had before it a report (July 16, 1998) from
Mr. Chuck Loopstra, Loopstra, Nixon and McLeish, Solicitors for East York, reporting
confidentially with respect to the property located at 210 Linsmore Crescent.
The East York Community Council also had before it the following communications:
- (July 9, 1998) and (July 16, 1998) from Mr. James Kaspiris, East York;
- (July 20, 1998) from Mr. Michael Tziretas, East York;
- (July 21, 1998) from Mr. Robert Sacco, East York;
- (July 21, 1998) from Mr. Paraskevo Buczek, East York;
- (July 21, 1998) from Mr. Salvatore Fisicio and Ms. Jean Fisicio, East York;
- (July 21, 1998) from Ms. Kay Gadakis, East York;
- (June 21, 1998) from Mr. Tim Cholvat, East York; and
- (July 20, 1998) from Ms. Lorna Krawchuk, East York.
The following persons appeared before the East York Community Council in connection with
the foregoing:
- Mr. Denny Maniates, East York;
- Mr. James Kaspiris, East York;
- Mrs. Doumouras, East York;
- Mr. Paul Robinson, East York;
- Mr. Brian Barron, President, Ward 2 Property Owners Association of East York, and;
- Mr. John Papadakis, East York.
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) that the proposal by 1083558 Ontario Limited
presented by Mr. Maniates, Architect and Mr.
James Kaspiris to lower the roof by four feet to
a flat roof be refused;
(2) that the deputations by Mr. Maniates and
Mr. Kaspiris to the effect that they will not
agree to a settlement based on a 1.14 metre
reduction utilizing a sloped roof design as per
the original approved building permit drawings
be acknowledged;
(3) that in light of Clauses No. 1 and No. 2 of the
aforementioned recommendations, the City
Solicitor and the Chief Building Official be
authorized to seek full compliance with the
Order of Madame Justice Chapnik, dated May 12,
1995, and to be enforced in accordance with the
provisions of the Order of Mr. Justice
Festeryga, dated April 21, 1998, including the
remedies set out in paragraph 4 thereof;
(4) that the aforementioned confidential report
(July 16, 1998) from the City Solicitor, East
York, be received; and
(5) that the following communications be received:
(July 9, 1998) and (July 16, 1998) from Mr.
James Kaspiris, East York; (July 20, 1998) from
Mr. Michael Tziretas, East York; (July 21, 1998)
from Mr. Robert Sacco, East York; (July 21,
1998) from Mr. Paraskevo Buczek, East York;
(July 21, 1998) from Mr. Salvatore Fisicio and
Ms. Jean Fisicio, East York; (July 21, 1998)
from Ms. Kay Gadakis, East York; (June 21, 1998)
from Mr. Tim Cholvat, East York; and (July 20,
1998) from Ms. Lorna Krawchuk, East York.
Councillor Prue resumed the Chair.
(City Solicitor; Mr. Chuck Loopstra, Loopstra, Nixon and McLeish,
Solicitors for East York; Mr. James Kaspiris, East York; All
Interested Parties - August 11, 1998)
(Clause No. 6, Report No. 11)
145. Garbage Collection on Donlands Avenue.
Mr. John Papadakis, East York, appeared before the East York Community Council in
connection with the garbage collection problems on Donlands Avenue.
On motion by Councillor Ootes, the East York
Community Council requested the Commissioner of
Works and Emergency Services to report on problems
and liability concerns associated with the
collection of garbage by Canadian Waste Services
Incorporated in the areas of the East York Community
formerly known as Wards 3 and 4.
(Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services; General
Manager, Solid Waste Management Services; Commissioner of
Development Services, East York; Mr. John Papadakis, East
York - August 11, 1998)
(Clause No. 13(g), Report No. 11)
146. Road Condition of Rivercourt Boulevard
and Stag Hill Drive.
Mr. John Papadakis, East York, appeared before the East York Community Council in
connection with the road condition of Rivercourt Boulevard and Stag Hill Drive.
On motion by Councillor Ootes, the East York Community
Council requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency
Services to report on the timeline proposed within the
Capital Works Plan for the resurfacing of Rivercourt
Boulevard and Stag Hill Drive.
(Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services; General Manager,
Transportation Services; Commissioner of Development Services, East
York; Mr. John Papadakis, East York - August 11, 1998)
(Clause No. 13(h), Report No. 11)
147. Don Valley Brickworks
Naming a Room in Honour
of Dr. A.P. Coleman
.
The East York Community Council had before a report (July 6, 1998) Commissioner of
Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, requesting approval for the naming of a room in
Building No. 1 at the Don Valley Brickworks as the A.P. Coleman Room and recommending
that:
(1) the room at the north end of the second floor of Building No.1 at the Don
Valley Brick Works be named the A.P. Coleman Room in recognition of the
important role played by Dr. Coleman in the interpretation of the geological
significance of the site; 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.
(Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism;
Executive Director for Parks and Recreation; Acting Commissioner of
Parks, Recreation and Operations, East York - August 11, 1998)
(Clause No. 1, Report No. 11)
148. Parking Restrictions on
Randolph Road between
McRae Drive and Markham Avenue
Submission of a Petition.
The East York Community Council had before it a petition (June 22, 1998) from
Mr. Gary Clanfield, East York, with approximately 22 signatures on behalf of residents in
the vicinity of Randolph Road between Mc Rae Drive and Markham Avenue requesting that the
parking restrictions within this block be lifted and recommending that the Commissioner
of Works and Emergency Services be requested to report on the concerns and requests of
the residents as outlined in this petition.
On motion by Councillor Ootes, the East York Community
Council referred the aforementioned petition to the
Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to report on
the parking concerns and requests of residents as outlined
in the petition.
(Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services; General Manager,
Transportation Service; Mr. Gary Clanfield, East York - August 11,
1998)
(Clause No. 13(b), Report No. 11)
149. Request for Alternate Side Overnight Permit
Parking on Airdrie Road between Heather Road
and Bessborough Drive: Traffic Poll Results.
The East York Community Council had before it a report (July 6, 1998) from the City
Clerk, advising of the results for the traffic poll conducted with respect to the
implementation of alternate side overnight permit parking on Airdrie Road between Heather
Road and Bessborough Drive and recommending that the report be received for information.
On motion by Councillor Ootes, the East York
Community Council received the aforementioned
report.
(Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services; General Manager,
Transportation Services; Commissioner of Development Services, East
York; City Clerk; Mr. GaryGardiner, East York; Interested Parties -
August 11, 1998)
(Clause No. 13(c), Report No. 11)
150. Proposal for All-Way Stop Control at the Intersections
of Woodmount Avenue and Springdale Boulevard
and at Woodington Avenue and Springdale Boulevard.
The East York Community Council had before it a report (July 7, 1998) from the Director
of Transportation and Engineering Services, East York, requesting the introduction of
all-way stop control at the intersections of Woodmount Avenue and Springdale Boulevard
and at Woodington Avenue and Springdale Boulevard and recommending that:
(1) the appropriate By-laws be amended to provide all-way stop control at the
intersection of Woodmount Avenue and Springdale Boulevard;
(2) the appropriate By-laws be amended to provide all-way stop control at the
intersection of Woodington Avenue and Springdale Boulevard; and,
(3) the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the appropriate
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.
(Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services; General Manager, Transportation
Services; Director of Transportation and Engineering Services, East York;
Mr. Anthony Ali, East York - August 11, 1998)
(Clause No. 3, Report No. 11)
151. Proposed Traffic Control Plan
870 Pape Avenue.
The East York Community Council had before it a report (July 8, 1998) from the Director
of Transportation and Engineering Services, East York, reporting on the proposed parking
restrictions, stop control and one-way street designations for East York Avenue,
Macphail Avenue and the associated laneways which form part of the 870 Pape Avenue
development and recommending that:
(1) Schedule VIII of East York By-law No. 92-93 be amended to prohibit parking anytime
on the east side of the lane west of East York Avenue between Mortimer Avenue and
the lane south of Macphail Avenue;
(2) Schedule VIII of East York By-law No. 92-93 be amended to prohibit parking anytime
on the east side of East York Avenue from Mortimer Avenue to Macphail Avenue;
(3) Schedule VIII of East York By-law No. 92-93 be amended to prohibit parking anytime
on both sides of the lane west of Pape Avenue between Mortimer Avenue and the lane
north of Macphail Avenue;
(4) Schedule VIII of East York By-law No. 92-93 be amended to prohibit parking anytime
on both sides of the lane north of Macphail Avenue, between East York Avenue and
Pape Avenue;
(5) Schedule VIII of East York By-law No. 92-93 be amended to prohibit parking anytime
on the north side of Macphail Avenue between the lane west of East York Avenue and
Pape Avenue;
(6) Schedule VIII of East York By-law No. 92-93 be amended to prohibit parking anytime
on the south side of Macphail Avenue from a point 32 metres west of Pape Avenue to
the lane west of East York Avenue;
(7) Schedule VIII of East York By-law No. 92-93 be amended to prohibit parking anytime
on both sides of the lane south of Macphail Avenue from Pape Avenue to the lane
west of East York Avenue;
(8) Schedule XII of East York By-law 92-93 be amended to designate the lane west of
East York Avenue between Mortimer Avenue and the lane south of Macphail Avenue as
one-way southbound;
(9) Schedule XII of East York By-law 92-93 be amended to designate East York Avenue
between Macphail Avenue and Mortimer Avenue as one-way northbound;
(10) Schedule XII of East York By-law 92-93 be amended to designate Macphail Avenue
between Pape Avenue and East York Avenue as one-way westbound;
(11) Schedule XIX of East York By-law 92-93 be amended to provide stop control for
westbound motorists on Macphail Avenue at the lane west of East York Avenue;
(12) Schedule XIX of East York By-law 92-93 be amended to provide stop control for
southbound motorists on the lane west of Pape Avenue at the lane north of
Macphail Avenue; and,
(13) Schedule XIX of East York By-law 92-93 be amended to provide stop control for
westbound motorists on the lane north of Macphail Avenue at East York Avenue.
On motion by Councillor Ootes, the East York
Community Council recommended to City Council the
adoption of the aforementioned report.
(Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services; General Manager,
Transportation Services; Director of Transportation and Engineering
Services, East York; All Interested Parties - August 11, 1998)
(Clause No. 4, Report No. 11)
153. Application by Upper East Side
Riverdale Inc. for an Exemption
of Land from the Provisions of
Part-Lot Control - 870 Pape Avenue.
The East York Community Council had before it a report (July 10, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Development Services, East York, concerning a request by Upper East Side
Riverdale Inc. for an exemption of land at 870 Pape Avenue from the provisions of part-
lot control and recommending:
(1) that pursuant to Section 50(7) of the Planning Act, that City Council enact the
By-law which is attached to this report as Appendix A , and which exempts the
lands forming Block 7 of Registered Plan 66M-2325 at 870 Pape Avenue from the
provisions of part-lot control;
(2) that pursuant to the Ontario Regulation 476/83, upon the enactment of the By-law,
the Clerk be directed to forward it to the Commissioner of Planning of the former
Metropolitan Toronto;
(3) that upon the enactment and approval of the By-law by City Council, the
City Solicitor for the East York Office be directed to register the By-law on
title to the property known as Block 7 of Registered Plan 66M-2325;
(4) that the owner and his Solicitor be required to provide an undertaking that they
will advise the City Solicitor for the East York Office immediately upon the
conveyance of each of the lots;
(5) that pursuant to Section 50(7) of the Planning Act, immediately upon the
conveyance of each lot, the City Solicitor for the East York Office be directed to
bring forward a By-law to repeal the part-lot control exemption; and
(6) that the City Solicitor for the East York Office be directed to register the By-
law described in recommendation No. 5 contained in the report of the Commissioner
of Development Services for the East York Office dated June 30, 1998, on title to
the newly created properties.
On motion by Councillor Ootes, the East York
Community Council recommended to City Council the
adoption of the aforementioned report.
(Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services; General Manager,
Transportation Services; Commissioner of Development Services, East
York; All Interested Parties - August 11, 1998)
(Clause No. 5, Report No. 11)
154. Issuance of Building Permits.
The East York Community Council had before it a report (July 9, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services, responding to questions raised
at the June 24, 1998, meeting of the East York Community Council, regarding issuance of
building permits and recommending that the report be received for information.
The Chief Building Official verbally reported on the status of the issuance of building
permits from the East York Office.
On motion by Councillor Ootes, the East York
Community Council received the aforementioned report
and the verbal report from the Chief Building
Official.
(Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services; Chief
Building Official; Commissioner of Development Services, East York;
Councillor Ootes; Councillor Prue - August 11, 1998)
(Clause No. 13(d), Report No. 11)
155. Guidelines for Determining City-Wide
Interests in Planning Matters.
The East York Community Council had before it a communication (July 14, 1998) from the
City Clerk, advising of the policy to establish guidelines for determining City-wide
interests in planning matters and a protocol for routing City-wide planning matters
through the political decision-making structure and requesting that comments from the
Community Councils on this matter be forwarded directly to City Council on July 29, 1998.
Councillor appointed Councillor Ootes Acting Chair, and vacated the Chair.
On motion by Councillor Prue, the East York Community
Council received the aforementioned communication.
Councillor Prue resumed the Chair.
(Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services; City
Clerk; Executive Director of Planning; Commissioner of Development
Services, East York - August 11, 1998)
(Clause No. 13(e), Report No. 11)
156. Political Structure in East York
East York By-Election.
The East York Community Council had before it a communication (July 16, 1998) from the
City Clerk, advising the East York Community Council that City Council at its meeting on
July 8, 9 and 10, 1998, adopted a Resolution authorizing the use of voting machines and
advance votes in the East York By-election to fill the third Councillor position for Ward
One - East York.
Councillor Prue appointed Councillor Ootes Acting Chair, and vacated the Chair.
On motion by Councillor Prue, the East York
Community Council received the aforementioned
communication.
Councillor Prue resumed the Chair.
(City Clerk; Councillor Ootes; Councillor Prue - August 11, 1998)
(Clause No. 13(f), Report No. 11)
157. Garbage Collection
in the Laneway behind
1677 Bayview Avenue.
The East York Community Council had before it a report (July 15, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services, responding to a request from the East York
Community Council with respect to problems associated with the collection of garbage in
the laneway behind 1677 Bayview Avenue and recommending that the report be received for
information.
On motion by Councillor Ootes, the East York
Community Council received the aforementioned
communication.
(Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services; General Manager,
Solid Waste Management Services; Commissioner of Development
Services, East York; Manager of Sanitation and Recycling Services,
East York; Mr. Lee Yao Shoon, Toronto; Mr. Ian Cameron, East York;
Ms. Maryaleen Trafford, East York; Ms. Carol Burtin Fripp, East
York; Ms. Jill Bender, East York; Ms. Susan Capling, East York; Mr.
Ed O Connor, East York; Mr. Peter Calandra, East York - August 11,
1998)
(Clause No. 13(k), Report No. 11)
The East York Community Council recessed at 1:45 p.m. and reconvened at 7:40 p.m. with
Councillor Ootes and Councillor Prue present.
158. Public Meeting held in Accordance with the Planning Act
with respect to Official Plan and Zoning
By-law Amendment Applications submitted by
Threegees Development Corporation in connection
with 11 Curity Avenue.
The East York Community Council reports having held a statutory public meeting on
July 22, 1998, in accordance with Section 17, 22 and 34 of the Planning Act, and
appropriate notice of this meeting was given in accordance with the Planning Act and the
regulations thereunder.
Councillor Ootes declared his interest in the portion of application whereby the
applicant requests an apparel store as a permitted use at 11 Curity Avenue in that his
spouse is the owner of an apparel store in the vicinity of the applicant s property.
The East York Community Council had before it a report (July 10, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Development Services, East York, advising of Official Plan Amendment and
Rezoning Applications submitted by Threegees Development Corporation in connection with
11 Curity Avenue to permit single storey mixed commercial industrial buildings which
would incorporate a mix of light industrial, office, and specified retail and service
commercial uses.
The East York Community Council also had before it a report (July 21, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Development Services, East York, submitting a supplementary report to
correct a reference to the fence height contained in Section 3.15.26.2.iv) of the
Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications for 11 Curity Avenue from 8.0 m to
3.65 m. and recommending that City Council approve the correction of the fence height
contained in Part Two of Section 3.15.26.2 iv) of the Official Plan for the 11 Curity
Avenue Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications from 8.0 m to 3.65 m.
The East York Community Council also had before it the following communications:
- (July 20, 1998) from Dr. Warnie and Ms. Carole Richardson, East York;
- (July 20, 1998) from the Director of Transportation and Engineering Services; and
- (July 22, 1998) from Ms. Roslyn Houser, Goodman, Phillips and Vineberg, on behalf
of the applicant, Toronto.
The following persons appeared before the East York Community Council in connection with
the foregoing:
(a) Mr. Mark Noskiewicz, Goodman, Phillips and Vineberg, Barristers and Solicitors,
Toronto, on behalf of the applicant, expressed support with respect to the
recommendations contained in the staff report dated July 10, 1998, and corrected
by the staff report dated July 21, 1998. Mr. Noskiewicz has also requested drive
through or drive in restaurants and outdoor patios associated with a restaurant
use, apparel store and personal service store as permitted uses;
(b) Ms. Carole Richardson, East York, expressed concern with respect to the
installation of a fence which wouldn t prohibit noise adequately. Ms. Richardson
is opposed to the establishment of any type of restaurant at this location and the
hours of operation and clientele which may be associated with a restaurant use;
© Ms. Dorothy Attwells, East York, clarified that Northdale Boulevard is currently a
one way street. Ms. Attwells also expressed concern with respect to debris and
garbage currently present on the vacant lot and submitted a photograph confirming
this matter; and
(d) Ms. Carmela Healey, East York, expressed concern with respect to the heavy trucks
utilizing Northdale Boulevard and is also opposed to any type of restaurant use at
this location and specifically a 24 hour restaurant operation.
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 (July 10, 1998) from the Commissioner of
Development Services, East York, recommended to City Council as
follows:
(1) the adoption of the following report (July 10, 1998)
from the Commissioner of Development Services, East
York, as amended, by also adopting the following
report (July 21, 1998) from the Commissioner of
Development Services, East York, and subject to also
permitting an apparel store use and personal service
store use at this property;
(2) that, during the site plan approval review, the
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development
Services be requested to recommend, to the
applicant, the use of the highest quality of sound
proof fencing material for the fence to be installed
at 11 Curity Avenue;
(3) that the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services be
requested to take the necessary steps to prohibit heavy
trucks from using Northdale Boulevard; and
(4) that the following communications (July 20, 1998)
from Dr. Warnie and Ms. Carole Richardson, East
York; (July 20, 1998) from the Director of
Transportation and Engineering Services; and (July
22, 1998) from Ms. Roslyn Houser, Goodman, Phillips
and Vineberg, on behalf of the applicant, Toronto,
be received:
(Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services; Commissioner of Urban
Planning and Development Services; Executive Director of Planning;
Commissioner of Development Services, East York; Director of
Transportation and Engineering Services, East York; Dr. Warnie and Carole
Richardson, East York; Ms. Roslyn Houser, Goodman Phillips and Vineberg,
Toronto; Mr. Mark Noskiewicz, Goodman Phillips and Vineberg, Toronto;
Ms. Dorothy Attwells, East York; Ms. Carmela Healey, East York; Ms. Leslie
Rogan, Toronto; Ms. Cynthia Green, First Professional Management Inc.,
North York - August 11, 1998)
(Clause No. 8, Report No. 11)
159. Public Meeting Held in Accordance with the Planning Act
with respect to a Zoning By-law Amendment
Application submitted by Paul B. Jeffery
in connection with 1150 Woodbine Avenue
.
The East York Community Council reports having held a statutory public meeting on
July 22, 1998, in accordance with Section 34 of the Planning Act, and appropriate notice
of this meeting was given in accordance with the Planning Act and the regulations
thereunder.
The East York Community Council had before it a report (July 9, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Development Services, East York, advising of a Zoning By-law Amendment
application submitted by Paul B. Jeffery, on behalf of the owner Ms. Tina Soulis, to
permit five dwelling units in a semi-detached dwelling at 1150 Woodbine Avenue and
recommending that:
(1) City Council refuse the application by Mr. Paul
Jeffery to amend Zoning By-law No. 6752 to permit five
dwelling units in a semi-detached dwelling at
1150 Woodbine Avenue; and
(2) City Council adopt an amendment to Zoning By-law No.
6752 to permit four dwelling units in a semi-detached
dwelling at 1150 Woodbine Avenue, and that the Zoning
By-law amendment require a minimum of four on-site
parking spaces with a minimum width of 2.3 metres.
The East York Community Council also had before it the following communications:
- (July 9, 1998) from Ms. Elizabeth MacLeod and Mr. Paul Wilson;
- (undated) from Mr. and Mrs. Siagris, East York;
- (July 20, 1998) from Li Hou and Te Wu, East York; and
- (July 22, 1998) from Ms. Catherine DuBoisson, East York.
The following persons appeared before the East York Community Council in connection with
the foregoing:
(a) Mr. Paul Jeffery, Architect, on behalf of the applicant, explained the components
of the application and supports five units at 1150 Woodbine Avenue. Mr. Jeffery
noted that the tenants are currently not utilizing all the parking spaces and the
spaces have been well maintained;
(b) Ms. Joan Bennett, East York, opposes the application put forth by Mr. Jeffery and
feels that the property can only support three parking spaces and not the four
proposed by the applicant as the four spaces takes away green space. Ms. Bennett
feels a multi-dwelling building with five units changes the character of the area;
© Mr. Paul Wilson, East York, opposes the Zoning By-law Amendment Application and
would like to see the property developed with two units. Mr. Wilson also
submitted a letter on behalf of his neighbour Ms. Catherine DuBoisson;
(d) Ms. M. Siwy, East York, identified concerns associated with the bedroom in one of
the units on the first floor where it appears the exterior bedroom wall is beyond
the original wall of the house and enquired whether a permit was issued for the
renovation. Ms. Siwy also inquired whether the present owner has any interest in
1152 Woodbine Avenue. Ms. Siwy felt that City staff appears to condone the
allowance of illegal apartments and that she supports two units; and
(e) Mr. John McMahon, East York, expressed concern that four units at
1150 Woodbine Avenue were too many and that specific instruction is needed on how
the units are going to be determined.
Councillor Prue appointed Councillor Ootes Acting Chair, and vacated the Chair.
On motion by Councillor Prue, the East York
Community Council, after considering the deputations
and based on the findings of fact and conclusions
recommended to City Council as follows:
(1) that the Zoning By-law Amendment Application
submitted by Mr. Paul B. Jeffery to permit
five dwelling units in the semi-detached
building at 1150 Woodbine Avenue be refused
for the reason that the number of proposed
units is an inappropriate use of the lands;
(2) that the aforementioned report (July 9, 1998) from
the Commissioner of Development Services, East York,
be received;
(3) that City Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-
law No. 6752 to permit three dwelling units in a
semi-detached dwelling at 1150 Woodbine Avenue;
(4) that the Fire Chief and the Chief Building Official
be requested to inspect the site should a building
permit application be submitted by the applicant
when converting the property at 1150 Woodbine Avenue
to the three units as noted in Clause No. 3 of the
aforementioned recommendations to ensure the
property meets the requirements of the Ontario Fire
Code and the Ontario Building Code; and
(5) that the following communications be received:
(July 9, 1998) from Ms. Elizabeth MacLeod and
Mr. Paul Wilson; (undated) from Mr. and Mrs.
Siagris, East York; (July 20, 1998) from Li Hou and
Te Wu, East York; and (July 22, 1998) from
Ms. Catherine DuBoisson, East York.
Councillor Prue resumed the Chair.
(Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services; Fire
Chief; Executive Director of Planning; Commissioner of Development
Services, East York; Chief Building Official; Mr. Paul Jeffery, PBJ
Associates Ltd., Toronto; All Interested Parties - August 11, 1998)
(Clause No. 7, Report No. 11)
160. Discharge of Lien
55 Sibley Avenue.
The East York Community Council had before it a report (July 22, 1998) from the
City Solicitor, East York Office, requesting authorization to discharge a Lien registered
as Instrument No. East York 26690.
On motion by Councillor Ootes, the East York
Community Council recommended to City Council the
adoption of the aforementioned report.
(City Solicitor; Mr. Chuck Loopstra, Loopstra, Nixon and McLeish,
Solicitors for East York; Ms. Sarah Jarrick, East York - August 11, 1998)
(Clause No. 12, Report No. 11)
161. Discharge of Lien
252 Torrens Avenue.
The East York Community Council had before it a report (July 22, 1998) from the
City Solicitor, East York Office, requesting authorization to discharge a Lien registered
as Instrument No. A593248.
On motion by Councillor Ootes, the East York
Community Council recommended to City Council the
adoption of the aforementioned report.
(City Solicitor; Mr. Chuck Loopstra, Loopstra, Nixon and McLeish,
Solicitors for East York; Mr. James George, East York - August 11, 1998)
(Clause No. 11, Report No. 11)
The East York Community Council adjourned its meeting on Wednesday, July 22, 1998, at 9:58 p.m.
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Chair.
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