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THE CITY OF TORONTO
Clerk's Department
Minutes of the Meeting of the North York Community Council
Thursday, November 12, 1998.
The North York Community Council met on Thursday, November 12, 1998, in the Council
Chamber, North York Civic Centre, commencing at 9:30 a.m.
Members Present:
Councillor Berger, Chair
Councillor Chong
Councillor Feldman
Councillor Flint
Councillor Gardner
Councillor King
Councillor Li Preti
Councillor Minnan-Wong
Councillor Sgro
Councillor Shiner
Confirmation of Minutes.
On motion by Councillor Flint, North York Centre South, the Minutes of the meeting
of the North York Community Council held on October 14, 1998, were confirmed.
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The North York Community Council met in-camera to consider the following confidential
matter:
Members Present:
Councillor Berger, Chair
Councillor Chong
Councillor Feldman
Councillor Flint
Councillor Gardner
Councillor King
Councillor Li Preti
Councillor Minnan-Wong
Councillor Sgro
Councillor Shiner
430. CONFIDENTIAL - 3885 YONGE STREET, KNOWN AS THE JOLLY MILLER - REPORT ON RFP RESPONSES -
NORTH YORK CENTRE SOUTH.
The North York Community Council met in camera to discuss the following confidential
reports:
(i) Confidential (November 9, 1998) from the City Solicitor and the Chief Financial
Officer and Treasurer;
(ii) Confidential (October 29, 1998) from the Commissioner of Economic Development,
Culture and Tourism; and
(iii) (October 1, 1998) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and
Tourism, Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer and
Treasurer.
The following persons appeared before the in camera meeting of the North York Community
Council with respect to this matter:
- Mr. Peter Oliver, Partner, Oliver Bonacini Restaurants;
- Mr. Andrew Wilkes, Managing Partner, Prime Asset Management Corporation;
- Ms. Barbara Wilkes, Management Initiatives Inc.,
- Mr. Ken Lipson, Principal, Prime Asset Management;
- Mr. Angus Stein, Architect; and
- Mr. Grant Warfield, owner of Gaby's Restaurants.
It was the decision of the Community Council to consider this matter further in open
session later in its meeting.
Councillor Feldman, North York Spadina, declared his interest in the foregoing matter as
he resides in the immediate vicinity of The Jolly Miller.
(See Minute No. 459)
(Clause 1, Report No. 13)
Having concluded the in-camera portion of its meeting, the North York Community Council
resumed its meeting in open session at 11:15 a.m.
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431. POINT OF PERSONAL PRIVILEGE - COUNCILLOR BERGER.
Councillor Berger, North York Centre South, rose on a Point of Personal Privilege and
read a prepared statement regarding a newspaper article printed in the Mirror dealing with
Community Council meetings.
432. ZONING AMENDMENT APPLICATION UDOZ-88-037 - SENECA COLLEGE OF APPLIED ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY -
43 SHEPPARD AVENUE EAST - ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD DECISION - NORTH YORK CENTRE.
The North York Community Council had before it a report (October 8, 1998) form the City
Solicitor, reporting on the decision of the Ontario Municipal Board to allow the appeal by
Seneca College from North York Council s refusal and recommending that the report be
received as information.
The North York Community Council received the foregoing report.
(Clause 24(a), Report No. 13)
433. DESIGNATION BY-LAW - OAKLEY PROPERTY - PHILIP EDWARD BRENT - 288 OLD YONGE STREET
(FORMERLY 264 OLD YONGE STREET) - NORTH YORK CENTRE SOUTH.
The North York Community Council had before it a report (October 15, 1998) from the City
Solicitor, recommending approval to amend By-law No. 32852 to amend the legal description
of the parcel on which the heritage building known as Oakley is located.
The North York Community Council recommended to Council the adoption of the
foregoing report.
(Clause 2, Report No. 13)
434. SIGN BY-LAW VARIANCE REQUEST - PATTISON OUTDOOR SIGNS - 4640 JANE STREET - BLACK CREEK.
The North York Community Council had before it the following communication and report:
(i) (October 30, 1998) from Mr. Just Cole, Permits Coordinator, Leasing and
Legislation, Pattison, withdrawing his application for a variance to the Sign By-
law to permit a billboard sign at this location; and
(ii) (October 14, 1998) from the Director and Deputy Chief Building Official
recommending approval of the requested minor variance from North York Sign By-law
No. 30788 to permit the erection of an illuminated off-premise roof sign.
The North York Community Council withdrew the foregoing report (October 14, 1998)
from the Director and Deputy Chief Building Official at the request of Mr. Just
Cole, Pattison.
(Clause 24(b), Report No. 13)
435. SIGN BY-LAW VARIANCE REQUEST - GROUND SIGNAGE - NEON PRODUCTS - 55 ORFUS ROAD - NORTH YORK
SPADINA.
The North York Community Council had before it a report (October 26, 1998) from the
Director and Deputy Chief Building Official, recommending approval of the requested minor
variance from North York Sign By-law No. 30788 to permit the erection of a ground sign.
The North York Community Council recommended to Council the adoption of the
foregoing report.
(Clause 3, Report No. 13)
436. SIGN BY-LAW VARIANCE REQUEST - BILLBOARD ROAD SIGN - JUST COLE - 2013 FINCH AVENUE WEST -
BLACK CREEK.
The North York Community Council had before it a report (October 29, 1998) from the
Director and Deputy Chief Building Official, recommending approval of the requested minor
variance from North York Sign By-law No. 30788 to permit the erection of an illuminated
billboard sign.
The North York Community Council recommended to Council the adoption of the
foregoing report.
(Clause 4, Report No. 13)
437. ALL WAY STOP CONTROL - FAYWOOD BOULEVARD AT FAITH AVENUE/INVERMAY AVENUE - NORTH YORK
SPADINA.
The North York Community Council had before it a report (October 2, 1998) from the
Director, Transportation Services, District 3, recommending that Schedules XVIII and XIX
of By-law No. 31001 of the former City of North York, be amended to require traffic to
stop on all approaches to the intersection of Faywood Boulevard at Faith Avenue/Invermay
Avenue.
The North York Community Council recommended to Council the adoption of the
foregoing report.
(Clause 6, Report No. 13)
438. ALL WAY STOP CONTROL - EXBURY ROAD AND PARENT AVENUE - NORTH YORK BLACK CREEK.
The North York Community Council had before it a report (October 22, 1998) from the
Director, Transportation Services, District 3, recommending that Schedules XVIII and XIX
of the former North York By-law No. 31001, be amended to require traffic to stop on all
approaches to the intersection of Exbury Road and Parent Avenue.
The North York Community Council recommended to Council the adoption of the
foregoing report.
(Clause 8, Report No. 13)
439. PARKING PROHIBITIONS - GLEN PARK AVENUE - NORTH YORK SPADINA.
The North York Community Council had before it a report (October 22, 1998) from the
Director, Transportation Services, District 3, recommending that Schedule VIII of By-law
No. 31001 of the former City of North York, be amended to prohibit parking at anytime on
the south side of Glen Park Avenue, from Marlee Avenue to a point 37.0 metres west of
Marlee Avenue.
The North York Community Council recommended to Council the adoption of the
foregoing report.
(Clause 9, Report No. 13)
440. PARKING PROHIBITIONS - GLENALLAN ROAD - NORTH YORK CENTRE SOUTH.
The North York Community Council had before it a report (October 26, 1998) from the
Director, Transportation Services, District 3, recommending that Schedule VIII of By-law
No. 31001 of the former City of North York, be amended to install No Parking 8:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday prohibition on both sides of Glenallan Road, from the
westerly limit of Mildenhall Road to the easterly limit of Strathgowan Crescent.
The North York Community Council recommended to Council the adoption of the
foregoing report.
(Clause 10, Report No. 13)
441. PROPOSED PARKING PROHIBITIONS - HAVEN ROAD - NORTH YORK SPADINA.
The North York Community Council had before it a report (October 26, 1998) from the
Director, Transportation Services, District 3, recommending that Schedule VIII of By-law
No. 31001 of the former City of North York, be amended to prohibit parking on both sides
of Haven Road, from the northerly limit of Glen Park Avenue to the southerly limit of Glen
Long Avenue.
The North York Community Council also had before it a petition (undated) signed by
approximately 16 residents of Haven Road, in support of the proposed parking prohibitions.
The North York Community Council recommended to Council the adoption of the
foregoing report.
(Clause 11, Report No. 13)
442. PARKING AND STOPPING PROHIBITIONS.
The North York Community Council had before it a report (October 27, 1998) from the
Director, Transportation Services, District 3, recommending that Schedules VIII and IX of
By-law No. 31001 of the former City of North York, be amended to allow for the
coordination of the entries between the traffic by-law and signs posted on specific
roadways.
The North York Community Council recommended to Council the adoption of the
foregoing report.
(Clause 12, Report No. 13)
443. STOPPING PROHIBITIONS - CONNAUGHT AVENUE BETWEEN LARIVIERE ROAD AND FARGO AVENUE - NORTH
YORK CENTRE.
The North York Community Council had before it a report (October 27, 1998) from the
Director, Transportation Services, District 3, recommending that Schedule IX of By-law No.
31001 of the former City of North York, be amended to prohibit stopping on both sides of
Connaught Avenue between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., from Lariviere Road to
Fargo Avenue.
The North York Community Council recommended to Council the adoption of the
foregoing report.
(Clause 13, Report No. 13)
444. ALL WAY STOP CONTROL - PATRICIA AVENUE AT FARGO AVENUE - NORTH YORK CENTRE.
The North York Community Council had before it a report (October 30, 1998) from the
Director, Transportation Services, District 3, recommending that Schedules XVIII and XIX
of By-law No. 31001 of the former City of North York, be amended to require traffic to
stop at all approaches to the intersection of Patricia Avenue at Fargo Avenue.
The North York Community Council recommended to Council the adoption of the
foregoing report.
(Clause 14, Report No. 13)
445. PRELIMINARY EVALUATION REPORT - ZONING AMENDMENT APPLICATION UDZ-98-23 AND SITE PLAN
APPLICATION UDSP-98-159 - THE URBAN DESIGN WORKSHOP - 139 TO 147 DORIS AVENUE - NORTH YORK
CENTRE
The North York Community Council had before it a report (October 27, 1998) from the
Director, Community Planning, North District, reporting on an application to amend the
Zoning By-law to permit a 24 unit 4 storey condominium townhouse development; and
recommending that staff continue processing the application in the manner outlined in the
report.
The North York Community Council received the foregoing report.
(Clause 24(c), Report No. 13)
446. SIGN BY-LAW VARIANCE REQUEST - BILLBOARD ROOF SIGN - LEROY CASSANOVA - 4140 BATHURST
STREET - NORTH YORK SPADINA.
The North York Community Council had before it a report (October 27, 1998) from the
Director and Deputy Chief Building Official, recommending that the request for a variance
from North York Sign By-law No. 30788 to permit the erection of a billboard roof sign, be
refused.
Mr. Leroy Cassanova, Omni, The Outdoor Company, appeared before the North York Community
Council in connection with this matter.
On motion by Councillor Feldman, North York Spadina, the North York Community
Council deferred sine die consideration of the request referred to in the
foregoing report.
(Clause 24(d), Report No. 13)
447. SIGN BY-LAW VARIANCE REQUEST - BILLBOARD ROOF SIGN - RAFFAELLA RUSSO - 373 WILSON AVENUE-
NORTH YORK CENTRE SOUTH.
The North York Community Council had before it a report (October 27, 1998) from the
Director and Deputy Chief Building Official, recommending that the request for a minor
variance from North York Sign By-law No. 30788 to permit the erection of a billboard roof
sign, be refused.
The following persons appeared before the North York Community Council in connection with
the foregoing matter:
- Ms. Raffaella Russo; and
- Mr. Jim Ditrani.
On motion by Councillor Feldman, North York Spadina, the North York
Community Council deferred consideration of the foregoing report to its
next regular meeting scheduled for December 9, 1998.
(Clause 24(e), Report No. 13)
448. SIDEWALKS - LOCAL IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVES IN THE APPROVED 1998 CAPITAL BUDGET - NORTH YORK
SPADINA, NORTH YORK CENTRE AND NORTH YORK CENTRE SOUTH.
The North York Community Council had before it the following:
(i) transmittal letter (November 2, 1998) from the City Clerk, advising that City
Council at its meeting held on October 28, 29 and 30, 1998, adopted, without
amendment, a motion by Councillor Flint, North York Centre South, wherein it
recommended that Clause 11 of Report No. 8 of the North York Community Council,
headed Sidewalks - Local Improvement Initiatives in the Approved 1998 Capital
Budget - North York Spadina, North York Centre and North York Centre South, be re-
opened and referred back to the North York Community Council for consideration at
its November 12, 1998 meeting in order to allow local residents an opportunity to
speak on the issue;
(ii) (November 9, 1998) from Ms. Bonnie Novack, objecting to the construction of the
sidewalks on Wimpole Drive;
(iii) (November 9, 1998) from Mr. Michael Croghan, objecting to the construction of the
sidewalks on Wimpole Drive and forwarding a copy of a letter (October 19, 1998) of
objection addressed to the City Solicitor; and
(iv) (September 28, 1998) from Dr. Philip and Mrs. Bonnie Novack.
The following persons appeared before the North York Community Council in connection with
the foregoing matter:
- Ms. Sandra Bleeman; and
- Ms. Diana Rosenswag.
On motion by Councillor Flint, North York Centre South, the North York Community
Council recommended to Council that the construction of sidewalks on Wimpole Drive
from Bayview Avenue to Forest Heights Boulevard, as part of the Local Improvement
Initiative Projects referred to in the foregoing report (July 9, 1998) from the
Director of Engineering, North York Civic Centre, be approved.
(See Minute No. 332, Minutes of Meeting of North York Community Council
held on July 22, 1998)
(Clause 17, Report No. 13)
449. COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL PLANNING COUNCIL OF TORONTO - INFORMATION SESSION - STREET
YOUTH/SQUEEGEE KIDS.
The North York Community Council had before it a communication (October 15, 1998) from Ms.
Ellen Ostofsky, Community Planner, North York Community Social Planning Council,
requesting the opportunity to address the North York Community Council to provide an
information session and show a video on the street youth/squeegee kid issue.
The North York Community Council also viewed a video presentation entitled Squeegeeing in
Toronto and was provided with a copy of a publication entitled Surviving the Streets -
Street Youth and Squeegeeing in Toronto , a copy of which is on file in the office of the
City Clerk, North York Civic Centre.
The following persons also addressed the North York Community Council with respect to this
matter:
- Ms. Karen Wirsig, Community Social Planning Council of Toronto;
- Ms. Ellen Ostofsky, Community Planning, Social Planning Council; and
- Mr. Steve Geatz, Shout Clinic.
The North York Community Council received the presentation by Ms. Ellen
Ostofsky, Community Planning, Social Planning Council, regarding the life
of kids involved in squeegeeing in Toronto.
(Clause 24(f), Report No. 13)
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The North York Community Council recessed at 12:58 p.m. and reconvened at 2:12 p.m. in the
Council Chamber, North York Civic Centre.
Members Present:
Councillor Berger, Chair
Councillor Chong
Councillor Feldman
Councillor Flint
Councillor Gardner
Councillor King
Councillor Li Preti
Councillor Minnan-Wong
Councillor Sgro
Councillor Shiner
Councillor Berger assumed the Chair.
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450. SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT NO.1 - ZONING AMENDMENT APPLICATION UDZ-97-20 - 799806 ONTARIO LTD. -
303 FINCH AVENUE EAST - NORTH YORK CENTRE.
As directed by the North York Community Council at its meeting held on February 18, 1998,
appropriate notice of this public meeting was given in accordance with the Planning Act
and the regulations thereunder.
The North York Community Council had before it the following reports:
(i) (September 26, 1997) from the Commissioner of Planning, former City of North York,
providing recommendations with respect to the subject application; and
(ii) Supplementary Report No. 1 (October 8, 1998) from the Director, Community
Planning, North District.
Ms. Muriel Drummond appeared before the North York Community Council in connection with
the foregoing matter.
On motion by Councillor Gardner, North York Centre, the North York Community
Council recommended to Council that application UDZ-97-20 submitted by 799806
Ontario Ltd., be approved subject to the recommendations contained in the
foregoing reports (September 26, 1997) from the Commissioner of Planning, former
City of North York, and (October 8, 1998) from the Director, Community Planning,
North District. (Clause 20, Report No. 13)
451. NEIGHBOURHOOD TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PLAN - EMPRESS AVENUE - NORTH YORK CENTRE.
The North York Community Council had before it a report (October 28, 1998) from the
Director, Transportation Services, District 3, recommending that:
(1) the Neighbourhood Traffic Management Plan, as described in the report and in
accordance with policy, be approved for installation as a temporary six month
test;
(2) the installation of three proposed speed humps be deferred until the Spring of
1999;
(3) Transportation Services staff report back to North York Community Council upon the
completion of the six month test, in accordance with policy, regarding the
effectiveness of the measures and appropriate recommendations as to whether the
plan should be made permanent; and
(4) By-law No. 31878, of the former City of North York be amended to reduce the speed
limit on Empress Avenue, through the traffic calmed area, to 40 km/h.
The North York Community Council also had before it a communication (November 8, 1998)
from Tina Mei Ho Tsai, Gary Yen and Cindy Yen.
Ms. Lola Bartoszewicz appeared before the North York Community Council in connection with
the foregoing matter.
A. Councillor Flint, North York Centre South, moved that there be no traffic calming
devices installed on Empress Avenue between Willowdale Avenue and Yonge Street.
B. Councillor Moscoe, North York Spadina, moved that:
(1) the foregoing report (October 28, 1998) from the Director, Transportation
Services, District 3, be adopted; and
(2) the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services provide a report to a
future meeting of the North York Community Council on the impact of the
proposed speed humps on emergency response times for ambulances and fire
trucks.
Upon the question of the adoption of motion A. by Councillor Flint, it was lost.
Upon the question of the adoption of motion B. by Councillor Moscoe, it was carried.
(Clause 7, Report No. 13)
452. OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING AMENDMENT APPLICATION UD0Z-95-21 - DANGREEN PROPERTIES INC. -
NORTHEAST CORNER OF BAYVIEW AVENUE AND SHEPPARD AVENUE EAST - SENECA HEIGHTS.
The North York Community Council had before it a report (October 26, 1998) from the
Director, Community Planning, North District, reporting on an application to amend the
Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit mixed use development at the corner of Bayview
Avenue and Sheppard Avenue East in the context of a comprehensive development plan for the
Dangreen Properties Inc./Bayview Village Shopping Centre (Orlando Corporation) and
submitting recommendations with respect thereto.
On motion by Councillor Shiner, the North York Community Council recommended to
Council the adoption of the foregoing report subject to the following amendments:
(1) Principle (a) be amended to read:
Intensification of this block to facilitate the proposed massing concept
as detailed in Schedule C to the staff report dated July 8, 1998, should
be a municipal objective ;
(2) Principle (i) be amended to read:
There should be no change to the Commercial FSI of 1.0 to 1.5 permitted on
the Orlando site with regard to intensification of the Bayview Village
Shopping Centre site.
(3) Principle (j) be amended to read:
A minimum of 1.5 m2 of private indoor recreational space per residential
dwelling unit and a minimum of 1.5 m2 of private outdoor recreational space
per residential dwelling unit should be provided by the new development. ;
and
(4) Principle (z) be numbered as (aa) and a new Principle (z) be added as
follows:
(z) Dangreen and Orlando should undertake a joint parking demand study
based upon the full built out development concept for the block. .
(See Minute No. 461)
(Clause 18, Report No. 13)
453. ZONING AMENDMENT AND SUBDIVISION APPLICATIONS UDZ-97-52 AND UDSB-1235 - GRAYWOOD
DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED - BLOCK BOUNDED BY ROCHEFORT DRIVE AND FERRAND DRIVE - DON PARKWAY.
As directed by the North York Community Council at its meeting held on February 18, 1998,
appropriate notice of this public meeting was given in accordance with the Planning Act
and the regulations thereunder.
The North York Community Council had before it report (October 15, 1998) from the
Director, Community Planning, North District, providing recommendations with respect to
the subject application.
Mr. John Bousfield, Planning Consultant, appeared before the North York Community Council
in connection with the foregoing matter on behalf of the applicant, Graywood Developments
Limited, and indicated that the applicant concurred with the staff recommendations.
A. Councillor Chong, Don Parkway , moved that the North York Community Council
recommend to Council that applications UDZ-97-52 and UDSB-1235 submitted by
Graywood Developments Limited, be approved as set out in the foregoing report.
B. Councillor Flint, North York Centre South, moved that an additional condition be
incorporated as part of Recommendation Number 2, which condition shall read as
follows:
(2) (ix) that the subdivision application be subject to site plan approval
and the site plan include design features and elevations to the
satisfaction of the Director, Community Planning, North District.
Upon the question of the adoption of motion B. by Councillor Flint, it was carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of motion A. by Councillor Chong, as amended, it was
carried.
(Clause 21, Report No. 13)
454. 5 PERCENT CASH-IN-LIEU OF PARKLAND DEDICATION - 693316 ONTARIO LIMITED - 508-518
COLDSTREAM AVENUE - NORTH YORK SPADINA.
The North York Community Council had before it a report (August 18, 1998) from the
Director of Policy and Development, Economic Development, Culture and Tourism,
recommending that the 5 percent cash-in-lieu of parkland dedication payment remain
applicable for this development.
Mr. Harold Elston appeared before the North York Community Council with respect to this
matter.
On motion by Councillor Moscoe, North York Spadina, the North York Community
Council recommended to Council that the foregoing report (August 18, 1998) from
the Director of Policy and Development, Economic Development, Culture and Tourism,
not be adopted; and that the total cash-in-lieu of parkland dedication payment be
$27,000.00 for the three new lots created and $1,000.00 for each of the remaining
seven lots, for a combined total figure of $34,000.00.
(Clause 15, Report No. 13)
455. PROPOSED PARKING PROHIBITIONS - OLD ORCHARD GROVE - NORTH YORK CENTRE SOUTH.
The North York Community Council had before it a report (August 31, 1998) from the
Director, Transportation Services, District 3, recommending that Schedule VIII of By-law
No. 31001, of the former City of North York, be amended to prohibit parking from 9:00 a.m.
to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the north side of Old Orchard Grove, between Barse
Street and Falkirk Street.
On motion by Councillor Flint, North York Centre South, the North York Community
Council recommended that the foregoing report be received and no action taken.
(Clause 5, Report No. 13)
456. MODIFICATIONS TO THE INTERSECTION OF PEMBURY AVENUE WITH THE BAYVIEW AVENUE ACCESS RAMP -
NORTH YORK CENTRE SOUTH.
The North York Community Council had before it a report (July 10, 1998) from the Deputy
Commissioner of Transportation, North York Civic Centre, recommending that Pembury Avenue,
at the intersection with the ramp from Lawrence Avenue East to southbound Bayview Avenue,
be redesigned to discourage the high speed access to Pembury Avenue from the ramp while
maintaining access to/from the greater community to the west of Bayview Avenue and south
of Lawrence Avenue East.
A. Councillor Flint, North York Centre South, the North York Community Council
recommended to Council that the report (July 10, 1998) from the Deputy
Commissioner of Transportation, North York Civic Centre, not be adopted and that
access to/from Pembury Avenue be closed permanently at its intersection with the
Bayview Avenue access ramp.
B. Councillor Li Preti, Black Creek, moved that the Director, Transportation
Services, District 3, be requested to report back to the North York Community
Council after one year on the impact on the neighbourhood of the closing of
Pembury Avenue.
Upon the question of the adoption of motion A. by Councillor Flint, it was carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of motion B. by Councillor Li Preti, it was carried.
(Clause 19, Report No. 13)
457. 1999 CAPITAL WORKS PROGRAM.
The North York Community Council had before it the following Resolution from Councillor Li
Preti, Black Creek:
WHEREAS in 1990 the PRIDE program and Project Rebirth commenced improvements to
the northeast quadrant of the Jane and Finch intersection, including the Ontario
Hydro Lands, Driftwood and Edgeley Park; and
WHEREAS on June 11, 1997, the former City of North York Council approved the
concept design developed by staff for the Jane and Finch Streetscape; and
WHEREAS on April 29, 1998, the City of Toronto Council approved $85,000.00 for the
services of consultants to produce the detailed design, working drawings, and
tender ready documents for the first phase (approximately two and a half
kilometers) of the streetscape project; and
WHEREAS a team of consultants has been retained to produce the detailed design,
working drawings and tender ready documents for the first phase of the streetscape
project by March 1999; and
WHEREAS upon approval of the construction budget, the construction of the
streetscape is anticipated to commence in June 1999 and be completed by November
1999; and
WHEREAS on September 15, 1998, the Jane and Finch Community was awarded the
Trillium Award, which recognizes the achievements of the many community
organizations in the area; and
WHEREAS the Jane and Finch community has worked diligently to redefine its image,
in order to reflect the cultural richness and community building strengths; and
WHEREAS the collaborative efforts of the community have challenged the media to
examine their role in creating negative perceptions; and
WHEREAS increased positive support has strengthened the community's determination
to build on, and benefit from, the history and experience of its cultural mosaic;
and
WHEREAS the beautification of the area's public open spaces and streets would
serve to improve the safety and image of this area as well as revitalize the
neighbourhood; and
WHEREAS the Jane and Finch intersection has been identified as having a high
percentage of red light runners causing a large number of accidents; and
WHEREAS the completion of the streetscape project would be the fulfilment of hopes
and dreams that have emerged from years of dialogue and planning;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that, $1.7 million for the implementation of the
first phase of the streetscape project be approved as part of the 1999 Capital
Works Budget and $1.785 million be included as part of the Capital Works Program
for completion of phase two in the year 2000.
The North York Community Council recommended to the Budget Committee the adoption
of the foregoing Resolution from Councillor Li Preti, Black Creek.
(Clause 24(g), Report No. 13)
458. OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING AMENDMENT APPLICATION UDOZ-95-17 - ALBERT DE LUCA - 129
WILLOWDALE AVENUE - ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD APPEAL - RETENTION OF OUTSIDE PLANNING
CONSULTANT - NORTH YORK CENTRE.
The North York Community Council had before it a report (October 30, 1998) from the City
Solicitor recommending that a maximum of $10,000.00 be allocated to the Legal Division
from the Corporate Contingency Account to retain a planning witness with respect to the
pending Ontario Municipal Board appeal on 129 Willowdale Avenue.
The North York Community Council also had before it a communication (November 5, 1998)
from Mr. Wm. J. Dolan, B.A., Planning Consultant.
Mr. William Dolan appeared before the North York Community Council with respect to this
matter.
A. Councillor Feldman, North York Spadina, moved that the foregoing report
(October 30, 1998) from the City Solicitor not be adopted.
B. Councillor King, Seneca Heights, moved that staff of the Legal Division be
instructed not to appear at the Ontario Municipal Board to oppose this appeal.
A recorded vote on the recommendation moved by Councillor Feldman, as amended by
Councillor King, was as follows:
FOR: Sgro, Feldman, Berger, Gardner, Chong, King
AGAINST: Moscoe, Flint
ABSENT: Mammoliti, Li Preti, Augimeri, Filion, Minnan-Wong, Shiner
Carried
(Clause 22, Report No. 13)
459. 3885 YONGE STREET, KNOWN AS THE JOLLY MILLER - REPORT ON RFP RESPONSES - NORTH YORK
CENTRE SOUTH.
The North York Community Council had before it a report (October 1, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
recommending approval in principle to negotiate a lease with a single proponent for the
tenancy of the property at 3885 Yonge Street know as The Jolly Miller .
On motion by Councillor Flint, North York Centre South, the North York Community
Council recommended to Council the adoption of the report (October 1, 1998) from
the Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Chief Financial Officer and
Treasurer.
(See Minute No. 430)
(Clause 1, Report No. 13)
460. OFFICIAL PLAN POLICIES AND RELATED BY-LAWS REGARDING THE CONVERSION TO CONDOMINIUMS AND
DEMOLITION OF RENTAL HOUSING.
The North York Community Council had before it a transmittal letter (November 3, 1998)
from the City Clerk, advising that the Urban Environment and Development Committee on
November 2, 1998, endorsed Recommendation No. (9) of the report (October 15, 1998) from
the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services, regarding Official Plan
policies and related by-laws regarding conversion to condominium and demolition of rental
housing, and requested that any comments from Community Councils be forwarded to the
November 30, 1998 meeting of the Urban Environment and Development Committee.
A. Councillor Moscoe, North York Spadina, moved that the recommendations contained in
the report (October 15, 1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and
Development Services be adopted with the amendments moved by Councillor Moscoe at
the Urban Environment and Development Committee meeting on November 2, 1998.
B. Councillor Flint, North York Centre South, moved that consideration of this matter
be deferred until November 16, 1998 and that a special meeting of the North York
Community Council be called for immediately following the special meeting being
held to consider the ward boundary changes and that the necessary documentation be
provided and that appropriate staff be in attendance.
Upon the question of the adoption of motion B. by Councillor Flint, it was carried.
461. OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING AMENDMENT APPLICATION UD0Z-95-21 - DANGREEN PROPERTIES INC. -
NORTHEAST CORNER OF BAYVIEW AVENUE AND SHEPPARD AVENUE EAST - SENECA HEIGHTS.
On motion by Councillor Moscoe, North York Spadina, the North York Community
Council re-opened this matter for further consideration.
On motion by Councillor King, Seneca Heights, Principle (i) as amended by
Councillor Shiner, Seneca Heights, was further amended to read as follows:
Intensification of the Orlando site should take place in the current
F.S.I. of 1.0 to 1.5. .
(See Minute No. 452)
(Clause 18, Report No. 13)
462. PURCHASE OF PARKLAND - NORTHWEST CORNER OF FINCH AVENUE WEST AND YORK GATE BOULEVARD -
BLACK CREEK
The North York Community Council had before it the following Resolution from Councillor Li
Preti, Black Creek:
WHEREAS the residential population of the Black Creek residential community will
substantially increase with the addition of 220 freehold townhouse units and 775
apartment units on the lands located at the northwest corner of Finch Avenue West
and York Gate Boulevard; and
WHEREAS the statutory parkland dedication has already been fulfilled for
the plan of subdivision in which these lands are located; and
WHEREAS the City is not legally entitled to any further conveyance of parkland
from this development;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
(a) the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism and
the Commissioner of Corporate Services investigate the feasibility
of purchasing land for use as parkland, to a maximum of 5 acres,
from the current land owner, Elderbrook Developments; and
(b) the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism and
the Commissioner of Corporate Services report back to the North
York Community Council on the options available to the City in
order to pursue this matter.
The North York Community Council referred the foregoing Resolution by Councillor
Li Preti, Black Creek, to the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and
Tourism and the Commissioner of Corporate Services for a report back to the next
regular meeting of the North York Community Council scheduled for December 9,
1998.
(Clause 24(h), Report No. 13)
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The North York Community Council recessed at 5:40 p.m. and reconvened at 8:11 p.m. in the
Council Chamber, North York Civic Centre.
Members Present:
Councillor Berger, Chair
Councillor Feldman
Councillor Flint
Councillor Gardner
Councillor King
Councillor Li Preti
Councillor Moscoe
Councillor Sgro
Councillor Shiner
Councillor Berger assumed the Chair.
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463. AMENDMENTS TO THE DOWNSVIEW AREA TRANSPORTATION MASTER PLAN - NORTH YORK SPADINA.
The North York Community Council had before it a report (October 27, 1998) from the
Director, Transportation Services, District 3, recommending that the revisions to the
Downsview Area Transportation Master Plan set out in Schedule A of the report be adopted.
On motion by Councillor Moscoe, North York Spadina, the North York Community
Council recommended to Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause 16, Report No. 13)
464. OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING AMENDMENT APPLICATION UD0Z-97-28 - DESTINATION: TECHNODOME -
HEATHMOUNT A.E. CORP. TO PERMIT DESTINATION: TECHNODOME - WEST OF W.R. ALLEN ROAD, SOUTH
OF SHEPPARD AVENUE WEST - NORTH YORK SPADINA.
As directed by the North York Community Council at its meeting held on June 3, 1998,
appropriate notice of this public meeting was given in accordance with the Planning Act
and the regulations thereunder.
The North York Community Council had before it the following reports:
(i) Supplementary Report No. 1 (October 28, 1998) from the Director, Community
Planning, North District, providing recommendations with respect to the subject
application; and
(ii) (October 22, 1998) from the Director, Community Planning, North District,
providing recommendations with respect to the subject application.
The North York Community Council also had before it the following communications:
(a) (November 12, 1998) from Mr. Bruce H. Enggell, Solicitor, on behalf of 81956
Ontario Limited, property owners of 120 Regis Crescent and 99 Tuscan Gate,
advising of his client s objection to the application;
(b) (November 6, 1998) from Mr. Paul P. Ginou, Fraser, Milner, Barristers and
Solicitors, Solicitor on behalf of Canada Lands Company CLC Limited and CLC
Downsview Inc., commenting on the concerns raised at the meeting held with
planning and transportation staff;
(c) (November 8, 1998) from Mr. Bob Shour, advising of his objection to the
application;
(d) (November 3, 1998) from Mr. Dennis Colautti, advising of his objection to the
application;
(e) (November 1, 1998) from Mr. Morris Sosnovitch, advising of his objection to the
application;
(f) (November 1, 1998) from Mr. Morris Sosnovitch, advising of his objection to the
application and proposed project;
(g) (October 31, 1998) from Mr. Bruce J. Gitelman, advising of his support of the
proposal for the new Destination Technodome;
(h) (October 29, 1998) from Mr. Jim Purnell, advising of his objection to the
application;
(i) (October 29, 1998) from Mr. Dick Fisher, Richard H. Fisher Insurance Agency Ltd.,
advising of his concerns with the application;
(j) (October 29, 1998) from Mrs. Caradant, in support of the application;
(k) (October 28, 1998) from M. J. Anderson, President, The Toronto Parking Authority,
reporting on parking matters arising out of the redevelopment proposals for the
Downsview area;
(l) (October 28, 1998) from Mr. Paul P. Ginou, Fraser, Milner, Barristers and
Solicitors, Solicitor on behalf of Canada Lands Company CLC Limited and CLC
Downsview Inc., advising of their support of the application and concerns with the
conditions of approval;
(m) (October 28, 1998) from Mr. Frank Bruno, advising of his objection to the
application;
(n) (October 28, 1998) from Mr. Shalom Schachter, advising of his concerns with the
application;
(o) (October 27, 1998) from Dr. Jean O Grady, advising of his opposition to the
application;
(p) (October 27, 1998) from Ms. Eleanor Richmond and Mr. Laurence Richard, expressing
their concerns with the application;
(q) (October 27, 1998) from Mr. Sam Pacht, advising of his objection to the
application;
(r) (October 24, 1998) from R. Burnice McKay and Ruth E. McKay advising of their
concerns with the application;
(s) (undated) from Mr. Stewart Richardson, expressing his comments with the
application;
(t) (undated) from Mr. John Berke, addressed to Councillor Howard Moscoe, North York
Spadina, advising of his opposition to the development; and
(u) (undated) from Mr. Christopher York, commenting on ways in which the Dehavilland
site can be used to improve the recycling and waste collection process.
The following persons appeared before the North York Community Council in connection with
the foregoing matter:
- Mr. Stephen Diamond, on behalf of the applicant, Destination Technodome,
Heathmount A.E. Corp., who indicated that although there has been extensive
consultation and progress has been made, a continuation of this public meeting in
one month s time would allow the applicant an opportunity to resolve some of the
outstanding issues. He therefore concurred with the deferral request suggested by
the Mayor, Ward Councillors and residents.
- Mr. Paul Ginou, Solicitor on behalf of Canada Lands Company and CLC Downsview
Inc., who indicated that he had no comments to make at this time but would like an
opportunity to address the Community Council at the continuation of this public
meeting.
- Mr. Garrit DeBoer, who thanked the applicant for conceding to the deferral
request. However, in light of the Chairman s comments he was disappointed that
he would only be given one opportunity to address the Community Council with
respect to the application even though new information would be brought forward at
the continuation of this public meeting.
- Mr. S. Hernick, who indicated that he would reserve his right to address the
Community Council at the continuation of this public meeting.
- Mr. Jim Purnell, who expressed concern with the size and scale of the project. In
his opinion, the number of visitors anticipated for the proposed theme park is
excessive especially if the required road network is not in place.
- Ms. Rebecca Birnbaum, who expressed concern with the scale of the proposed theme
park; increased traffic; overflow parking onto the residential streets; the
character of the neighborhood being altered and negative impact on the quality of
life. In her opinion consideration of this application should be deferred until
such time as a full environmental assessment has been conducted.
- Mr. Joel Cohen, expressed concern with the process. He also indicated that he was
opposed to the proposed theme park especially since it would have an adverse
impact on the residents in the area.
- Ms. Maxime Povering, who expressed concern with the scale of the proposed theme
park. She also pointed out that existing theme parks found throughout the world
are not located within a residential community as is the case in this proposal.
She was concerned about the increased traffic and was of the opinion that this
project would create traffic gridlock on streets such as the Allen Road and
Sheppard Avenue.
- Mr. Vincent Lombardi, on behalf of the Downsview Lands Community Voice
Association, who indicated that he would reserve his right to make comments on the
report at the continuation of the public meeting. He also thanked the applicant
and City staff for attempting to address their concerns and trying to reach a
resolution. In addition he pointed out that many individuals as well as
Annemarie Castrilli, M.P.P. were wondering why a full environmental assessment has
not been conducted on this application.
- Mr. David Birnbaum, who commented on the negative impact of the proposed theme
park on the residents in the community. He also pointed out that the studies that
have been conducted thus far have inaccuracies. In concluding he indicated that
he supported the request for deferral since many of the outstanding issues must be
resolved.
- Mr. Ron Hart, on behalf of the North York Cycling and Pedestrian Committee, who
indicated that he would like a pedestrian cycling trail and community bike parking
being provided. He was also concerned about the large parking area and would
prefer more greenspace and the parking being provided underground.
- Mr. Andy Doudoumis, on behalf of the Community Advisory Panel of Downsview, who
supported the deferral request especially since there are still many outstanding
issues. He was pleased that the applicant has finally shown a willingness to
listen to the concerns of the residents.
- Mr. Albert Krivickas, who indicated that he had a number of concerns with the size
and location and hours of operation of the proposed Technodome. He also indicated
that in light of the developer s lack of experience in constructing theme parks,
he should not be allowed to build one in the midst of a residential community. In
addition he stated that the size of the proposed arenas and theatre should be
reduced and the theme park should not be open beyond 10:00 p.m. in the evening.
- Ms. Lisa Graham, who enquired whether any thought had been given to a contingency
plan in the event the proposed theme park is not successful.
- Mr. Morris Sosnovitch, who indicated that he would reserve his right to make
comments on the application at the continuation of the public meeting tentatively
scheduled for December 9, 1998. He further indicated that he was concerned about
the size of the proposed theme park and the traffic impact. He agreed with the
deferral because it would allow an opportunity for further studies as suggested by
Councillor Moscoe and would allow the community time to review these studies. In
addition he suggested that these reports be made available to members of the
ratepayer and neighbourhood groups prior to the next meeting. Since the effects
of this development would be irreversible once built, the project should not be
allowed until the requested studies have been undertaken.
- Mr. Lou D Angelo, who indicated that he would reserve his right to make detailed
comments at the continuation of the public meeting tentatively scheduled for
December 9, 1998. He also indicated that no residential community has ever been
asked to absorb the kind of development contemplated by the applicant. In
addition he stated that he wanted to remain in the community and he looked forward
to more community involvement and input.
- Mr. Bob Shour, who indicated that he would reserve his right to make detailed
comments once the additional information has been received. His primary concerns
were with respect to traffic and parking. In his opinion it would be impossible
to place a theme park, the size of Canada s Wonderland or Disneyworld in this
residential community without creating gridlock or parking problems on nearby
streets.
- Mr. Arthur Little, who indicated that this site is inappropriate for the proposed
use. He also believed that the benefits will not equal the social cost and there
are a number of social consequences that should be dealt with.
- Ms. Annemarie Castrilli, M.P.P., who indicated that two weeks ago she attended a
meeting at Faywood Public School at which time she discovered that the City and
the Federal Government have decided not to conduct a full environmental
assessment. She has subsequently written to the Minister of the Environment to
look into this matter and requested that a full environmental assessment be
conducted.
- Mr. Allan Ettenson, who indicated that while the City may benefit from tax
revenues from the proposed development, it will not make up for the losses in
property values that will be experienced by property owners in the area.
- Mr. Leon Wasser, who indicated that there are many outstanding issues that have
not been fully addressed. He supported the deferral request and he urged the
Community Council to support the request for the full environmental assessment.
- Mr. Stewart Richardson, who expressed concern about the impact of the proposed
development on the existing infrastructure such as water pressure and road
capacity. He was also concerned about overflow parking on nearby residential
streets and he supported the request for a full environmental assessment.
- Mr. Saul Schipper, who expressed concern about potential problems being created
for residents in the future and wondered what measures would be taken to preserve
and protect the existing residential communities,
On motion by Councillor Moscoe, North York Spadina, the North York Community
Council recommended that the following Resolutions be adopted and that further
consideration of this matter be deferred until its next regular meeting scheduled
for December 9, 1998:
(1) BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
(i) a Phase 2 Environmental Audit be undertaken on each site within the
Downsview Land Use Plan including, but not limited to, all lands
proposed to be used as parkland;
(ii) it be a requirement that all contaminants - but particularly PCB s
and munitions - other than those currently being used for military
purposes have been removed from the site to the satisfaction of a
qualified soils engineer employed by the City of Toronto and paid
for by Canada Lands and/or the applicants for development within
the Secondary Plan area, as the case may be; and
(iii) no building permits be issued and no parkland be permitted to be
used, within the Downsview Lands, until such time as these
conditions are met;
(2) WHEREAS during the consideration of the Secondary Plan for
the Downsview Lands, it was the intent that all permanent
parking associated with Destination: Technodome
Sports/Entertainment facility would be contained on site;
and
WHEREAS the Toronto Transit Commission has been involved in ongoing
discussions with the applicant to develop a strategy whereby public transit
is promoted to raise the transit modal split of Destination: Technodome;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
(i) a study, to be funded by Heathmount A.E. Corporation, be undertaken
by the City of Toronto s independent transportation consultant, to
determine the following:
a. the impact on the parking supply requirements if the transit
modal split for Destination: Technodome is increased;
b. the impact of providing free transit passes to all
Destination: Technodome employees; and
c. the ability to provide all necessary parking on site;
and that the results of this study shall be presented at the North
York Community Council meeting scheduled for December 9, 1998,
along with any necessary supplementary staff reports.
(3) BE IT RESOLVED THAT clause XI of Section 2.1 of Appendix A (Section 37
Agreements) be amended by the deletion of where appropriate, on the
second line, and substituting in its place the words the applicant shall
so that the clause now reads:
xi) Pay for the installation of new signal timing equipment, lane
detectors, signal timing plans, etc., at intersections to be
modified. Also the applicant shall pay all costs associated with
the expansion of the City s SCOOT traffic adaptive system (or some
other form of traffic responsive control). Ultimately, it may be
desirable to have this system linked to the major intersections
within the Secondary Plan area.
(4) WHEREAS the Toronto Transit Commission raised concerns regarding the
Official Plan and Transportation Master Plan;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
(i) concerns raised by the T.T.C. regarding the Official Plan and
Transportation Master Plan be considered concurrently with the
revised land use plan to be submitted by Canada Lands; and
(ii) the local councillors be involved in discussions between the City
of Toronto and T.T.C. staff to develop language that can best
accommodate acceptable amendments to the plan.
(5) BE IT RESOLVED THAT recommendation 2(D)(ii) be amended by the addition of:
and a cash contribution of $25,000.00 towards the establishment of
a studio within the Downsview Collegiate Project.
so that the recommendation reads:
ii) a cash contribution to the City of $25,000.00
towards the development of an Arts Park project
within the Downsview Park and a cash contribution of
$25,000.00 towards the establishment of a studio
within the Downsview Collegiate Project.
(6) The Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services be requested to:
(a) report on drop-off and pickup facilities for both cars and buses,
as to capacity requirements and locations;
(b) determine the number of taxi-stand spaces required to service
Destination: Technodome, and the appropriate location(s);
(c) review and report on the feasibility of widening the ramp from
southbound Allen Road to westbound Highway 401; and
(d) report on the provision of emergency services to the facility and
community surrounding Destination: Technodome;
(7) The Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services be requested
to:
(a) report on attaching a condition to the development agreement
(Section 37) that the 10,000 seat Multi-Functional Arena only be
permitted to open after:
(i) the balance of Destination: Technodome has been open and
operating for a period of at least four months to allow
patron attendance levels to stabilize; and
(ii) parking requirements have been reassessed by the City of
Toronto s independent consultant; and
(iii) sufficient parking is made available to satisfy the demand
for the stadium over and above parking requirements needed
to service the remainder of the site based on actual use
experience;
(b) review the setback requirements as they relate to other properties
along the Allen Road and address the need for appropriate setbacks
with respect to:
(i) sight-lines;
(ii) provision of landscaping;
(iii) public art; and
(iv) other matters related to the siting including entrances;
(c) report on progress made under Section 37 negotiations with respect
to community benefits promised during the Destination: Technodome
discussions; and
(d) report on how all arena/stadium activities can be accommodated
within one or two facilities, rather than the four facilities
proposed; and
(8) The Toronto Police be requested to report on policing requirements for
Destination: Technodome and make recommendations to North York Community
Council at the meeting scheduled for December 9, 1998.
(9) Recommendations 1(F) and 1(G), be referred to the Commissioner of Urban
Planning and Design Services with a request to adjust these clauses to
conform with the requirements of the Downsview Secondary Plan as approved
by Council; and
(10) the correspondence (and report) from Idomo dated November 12, 1998 and all
the written submissions received at this meeting be referred to the
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services for a supplementary
report to be considered by Community Council on December 9, 1998 .
A recorded vote on the foregoing motion A. by Councillor Moscoe, North York Spadina, was
as follows:
FOR: Councillors Sgro, Moscoe, Feldman, Berger, Flint, Gardner, Shiner, King
AGAINST: Nil
ABSENT: Councillors Augimeri, Chong, Filion, Li Preti, Mammoliti. Minnan-Wong
Carried
Councillor Li Preti declared his interest in this matter since his principal residence is
located within 600 metres from the subject site.
(Clause 23, Report No. 13)
The North York Community Council adjourned its meeting at 10:20 p.m.
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Chair.
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