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THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF TORONTO
Clerk s Department
Minutes of the Scarborough Community Council
Meeting No. 12
Wednesday, September 16, 1998
The Scarborough Community Council met on Wednesday, September 16, 1998, in the
Meeting Hall, Scarborough Civic Centre, commencing at 9:30 a.m.
Members present:
Councillor Lorenzo Berardinetti, Chair
Councillor Gerry Altobello
Councillor Brian Ashton
Councillor Bas Balkissoon
Councillor Raymond Cho
Councillor Brad Duguid
Councillor Frank Faubert
Councillor Norm Kelly
Councillor Doug Mahood
Councillor Ron Moeser
Councillor Sherene Shaw
Councillor Mike Tzekas
Confirmation of Minutes.
On a motion by Councillor Altobello, the Minutes of the meeting of the
Scarborough Community Council held on July 22, 1998, were confirmed.
343. Introduction and Congratulations to Staff
The Chair introduced Ted Tyndorf, Director of Community Planning, East District, and
welcomed him to his first Scarborough Community Council meeting. The Chair also
congratulated Gary Welsh in his new position as Director, Transportation Services,
District 4, and Bryan Byng in his new position as Director, Municipal Standards, East
District.
344. Ontario Professional Planners Institute s 1998 Professional Merit Award
The Director of Community Planning, East District, presented to the Chair, the Ontario
Professional Planners Institute s 1998 Professional Merit Award, in the category of
Communications/Public Education, awarded to the City of Toronto (Scarborough) for its
Public Safety and Development Review Guidelines .
345. Presentation to Donna Rice, Principal, Walter Perry Junior Public School
The Chair made a presentation to Donna Rice, Principal, Walter Perry Junior Public School,
of the City of Toronto Certificate in Recognition of Outstanding Service to Children and
Families, commemorating Children s Services Month (July).
346. Recognition of Maria Ramirez, Artist
The Chair recognized Maria del Rosario Ramirez, artist and historian, who has donated a
bronze sculpture to the Scarborough Community Council, to become part of the City of
Toronto permanent art collection. The Chair thanked Ms. Ramirez for her gift and
encouraged everyone to view this interesting work which is now on display in the
Scarborough Civic Centre Rotunda area.
347. Controlling Undesirable Traffic on Faulkland Road,
Ward 13 - Scarborough Bluffs
The Community Council had before it a report (September 1, 1998) from the Director of
Transportation Services, District 4, recommending that:
(1) Transportation Services staff be directed to conduct follow-up traffic counts on
Faulkland Road, Leahurst Drive, Comstock Road and Lebovic Avenue, in the fall of
1998, and again later, if required, to determine whether a traffic infiltration
problem materializes with additional development in the Golden Mile Employment
District; and
(2) through the Ward Councillors, Transportation Services staff provide technical
assistance in developing a community-driven neighbourhood traffic management plan,
which could include, among other things:
- a traffic monitoring program;
- traffic sign restrictions;
- one-way street(s); or
- traffic calming measures;
all aimed at controlling undesirable traffic on Faulkland Road, as required.
On a motion by Councillor Altobello, the Scarborough Community Council
recommended to City Council the adoption of the aforementioned report.
(Clause 1, Report No. 8)
348. Parking on Island Road,
Ward 16 - Scarborough Highland Creek
The Community Council had before it a report (August 25, 1998) from the Director of
Transportation Services, District 4, recommending that:
(1) the stopping restriction identified in Appendix 1 of this report be adopted; and
(2) the appropriate by-laws be amended accordingly.
On a motion by Councillor Moeser, the Scarborough Community Council
recommended to City Council the adoption of the aforementioned report.
(Clause 2, Report No. 8)
349. Parking and Traffic Concerns on Fundy Bay Boulevard by
David Lewis Public School and St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic School,
Ward 17 - Scarborough Agincourt
The Community Council had before it a report (June 29, 1998) from the Director of
Transportation Services, District 4, recommending that:
(1) the parking regulations identified in Appendix 1 of this report be rescinded;
(2) the parking and stopping regulations identified in Appendix 2 of this report be
adopted; and
(3) the appropriate by-laws be amended accordingly.
On a motion by Councillor Shaw, the Scarborough Community Council
recommended to City Council the adoption of the aforementioned
report.
(Clause 3, Report No. 8)
350. Request for a 40 Kilometre Per Hour Speed Limit on
Bellefontaine Street and Southlawn Drive,
Ward 17 - Scarborough Agincourt
The Community Council had before it a report (August 28, 1998) from the Director of
Transportation Services, District 4, recommending that:
(1) the 40 kilometre per hour speed limits identified in Appendix 1 of this report be
adopted; and
(2) the appropriate by-law be amended accordingly.
On a motion by Councillor Shaw, the Scarborough Community Council
deferred the aforementioned report for further consideration at its
meeting scheduled to be held on October 14, 1998.
(Clause 21(b), Report No. 8)
351. 1998 New Sidewalk Construction Program, All Scarborough Wards
The Community Council had before it a report (September 1, 1998) from the Director of
Transportation Services, District 4, recommending that the list of sidewalks identified in
Table 1 - Recommended Sidewalks , estimated to cost in the order of $100,000.00, be
approved for construction in 1998.
On a motion by Councillor Balkissoon, the Scarborough Community
Council recommended to City Council the adoption of the
aforementioned report.
(Clause 4, Report No. 8)
352. Preliminary Evaluation Report, Zoning By-law Amendment
Application SZ98019, 699401 Ontario Limited
772 Warden Avenue, Golden Mile Employment District
Ward 13 - Scarborough Bluffs
The Community Council had before it a report (August 28, 1998) from the Director of
Community Planning, East District, recommending that Community Council convene a public
meeting to consider this application targeted for the fourth quarter of 1998, subject to
staff:
(1) concluding the review of the traffic impact study and finalizing the proposed site
access arrangements; and
(2) providing notice of the public meeting to all owners and tenants within 120 metres
(400 feet) of the property and to all parties receiving notice of the Minister s
Decision and the Municipal Board Hearing regarding the Golden Mile Land Use
Review.
On a motion by Councillor Altobello, the Scarborough Community
Council approved the aforementioned report.
(Clause 21(d), Report No. 8)
353. Draft Plan of Condominium Application SC98023
Mondeo Developments Inc., 740 Ellesmere Road
Dorset Park Community
Ward 14 - Scarborough Wexford
The Community Council had before it a report (August 14, 1998) from the Director of
Community Planning, East District, recommending that Community Council support the Draft
Plan of Condominium SC98023 by Del Zotto Zorzi, on behalf of Mondeo Developments Inc., for
the property know municipally as 740 Ellesmere Road, subject to the conditions detailed in
the Director s report.
On a motion by Councillor Tzekas, the Scarborough Community Council
recommended to City Council approval of the aforementioned report.
(Clause 6, Report No. 8)
354. Draft Plan of Condominium Application SC98021
Bargreene II Limited, 120 Midwest Road
Dorset Park Employment District
Ward 15 - Scarborough City Centre
The Community Council had before it a report (August 14, 1998) from the Director of
Community Planning, East District, recommending that Community Council support the Draft
Plan of Condominium SC98021 by Steve Gruber, on behalf of Bargreene II Limited, for the
lands known municipally as 120 Midwest Road, subject to the conditions detailed in the
Director s report.
On a motion by Councillor Duguid, the Scarborough Community Council
recommended to City Council approval of the aforementioned report.
(Clause 7, Report No. 8)
355. Site Plan Control Application S97161
Petro Canada, 70 Guildwood Parkway
Ward 13 - Scarborough Bluffs
The Community Council had before it a report (August 26, 1998) from the Director of
Community Planning, East District, recommending that Community Council defer its
consideration of the Site Plan Control Application S97161 to its meeting scheduled to be
held on October 14, 1998, to allow planning staff, the applicant and the community working
group additional time to resolve outstanding Site Plan issues.
On a motion by Councillor Ashton, the Scarborough Community Council
approved the aforementioned report.
(Clause 21(g), Report No. 8)
356. Part Lot Control Exemption Application PL98006
Meadowsweet Homes Inc., Warden Avenue and St. Clair Avenue
Ward 13 - Scarborough Bluffs
The Community Council had before it a report (August 27, 1998) from the Director of
Community Planning, East District, recommending that:
(1) City Council enact a Part Lot Control Exemption By-law with respect to Blocks 138-
140 and Lots 1 to 10, 25 and 27 to 35 on Registered Plan 66M-2312;
(2) the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law be repealed one (1) year from the date of
the passing of the By-law;
(3) all conveyances which occur after the exemption from Part Lot Control be in
accordance with Reference Plan(s) approved by the Director of Community Planning,
East District, prior to the plan(s) being deposited in the Land Registry Office,
and generally in accordance with the lots and blocks as laid out in Registered
Plan 66M-2312 as shown on Figure 1; and
(4) City Council authorize such unsubstantive, technical, stylistic or format changes
to the by-law as may be required to properly carry out the intent of this
resolution.
On a motion by Councillor Altobello, the Scarborough Community
Council recommended to City Council approval of the foregoing
report.
(Clause 9, Report No. 8)
357. Request for Direction
Minor Variance Appeal - A290/97
Restoration Tabernacle, 3543 Danforth Avenue
Ward 13 - Scarborough Bluffs
The Community Council had before it a report (August 27, 1998) from the Director of
Community Planning, East District, recommending that City Council direct the City
Solicitor to attend the Ontario Municipal Board Hearing in support of the Committee of
Adjustment decision with respect to Minor Variance Application A290/97.
On a motion by Councillor Altobello, the Scarborough Community
Council
recommended to City Council approval of the foregoing report.
(Clause 10, Report No. 8)
358. Request for Direction
Minor Variance Appeal - A311/97
Narinderpal and Harbans Bhattal, 573 Meadowvale Road
Ward 16 - Scarborough Highland Creek
The Community Council had before it a report (August 18, 1998) from the Director of
Community Planning, East District, recommending that City Council direct the City
Solicitor to attend the Ontario Municipal Board Hearing in support of the Committee of
Adjustment decision with respect to Minor Variance Application A311/97.
On a motion by Councillor Moeser, the Scarborough Community Council
recommended to City Council approval of the foregoing report.
(Clause 11, Report No. 8)
359. Site Plan Control Approvals - All Scarborough Wards
The Community Council had before it a report (August 31, 1998) from the Director of
Community Planning, East District, advising Community Council of the various Site Plan
Control Approvals granted by the former Commissioner of Planning and Buildings,
Scarborough, and recommending that this report be received for information.
On a motion by Councillor Duguid, the Scarborough Community Council
received the aforementioned report.
(Clause 21(j), Report No. 8)
360. Ontario Municipal Board Hearings - All Scarborough Wards
The Community Council had before it a report (August 27, 1998) from the Director of
Community Planning, East District, advising Community Council of the status of current
appeals before the Ontario Municipal Board and recommending that this report be received
for information.
On a motion by Councillor Altobello, the Scarborough Community
Council received the aforementioned report.
(Clause 21(k), Report No. 8)
361. Consent Applications - All Scarborough Wards
The Community Council had before it a report (August 31, 1998) from the Director of
Community Planning, East District, advising Community Council of the various Consent
Decisions granted by the former Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, and
recommending that this report be received for information.
On a motion by Councillor Mahood, the Scarborough Community Council
received the aforementioned report.
(Clause 21(l), Report No. 8)
362. Ontario Municipal Board Decision
Yellow Moon Homes Inc., Manson Lands, Lawrence Avenue East
Ward 16 - Scarborough Highland Creek
The Community Council had before it a report (August 27, 1998) from the City Solicitor,
advising Community Council of the Decision of the Ontario Municipal Board respecting the
date for the hearing on the subject lands and the issue of site clean-up, and recommending
that this report be received for information.
On a motion by Councillor Moeser, the Scarborough Community Council
received the aforementioned report.
(Clause 21(n), Report No. 8)
363. No Ball Games Signs - Butterworth Avenue
Ward 13 - Scarborough Bluffs
The Community Council had before it a communication (July 17, 1998) from Councillor Brian
Ashton, requesting consideration of the policy respecting installation of No Ball Games
signs on residential streets.
On a motion by Councillor Ashton, the Scarborough Community Council
referred Councillor Ashton s communication to the Director of
Transportation Services, District 4, to be considered in the
context of the harmonization of the by-laws.
(Clause 21(r), Report No. 8)
364. Request to Hold Public Hearings at
Scarborough Community Council Respecting
Municipal Animal Care and Control Legislation and the
Uniform Policy for Leashed and Unleashed Dogs in Parks
The Community Council had before it the following:
(a) a request from the Interim Contact, The Board of Health, that Community Council
schedule a Public Meeting in October to consider the report of the Medical Officer
of Health and draft a by-law on animal care and control; and
(b) a communication (August 28, 1998) from the City Clerk, advising that City Council
has requested that Community Councils also hear deputations on the Uniform Policy
for Leashed and Unleashed Dogs in Parks , and forward comments to The Board of
Health and The Economic Development Committee.
On a motion by Councillor Moeser, the Scarborough Community Council
directed that the Public Meeting, as requested, be conducted on
Thursday, October 15, 1998, commencing at 9:30 a.m., and The Board
of Health be so advised.
(Clause 21(s), Report No. 8)
365. Historic Plaque for Former Municipal Offices Site
2100 Eglinton Avenue East
The Community Council had before it a memorandum (September 4, 1998) from Councillor Frank
Faubert, recommending that:
(1) Scarborough Community Council refer this matter to staff to develop the
appropriate plaque, in co-operation with the Bank of Nova Scotia, the Ward
Councillors, and the Scarborough Historical Society; and
(2) Scarborough Community Council request the City of Toronto Council approve an
amount of $6,000.00 from the appropriate budget, to give effect thereto.
On a motion by Councillor Faubert, the Scarborough Community
Council recommended to City Council the adoption of the
aforementioned recommendations.
(Clause 17, Report No. 8)
366. Capital Budget Schedule
The Community Council had before it a communication (September 15, 1998) from Councillor
Tom Jakobek, Chair, The Budget Committee, providing the Schedule for consideration of the
Capital Budget and requesting that Scarborough Community Council consider its portion of
the Capital Budget on Monday, November 16, 1998, at 7:30 p.m.
On a motion by Councillor Faubert, the Scarborough Community
Council approved the proposed date for Scarborough Community
Council s consideration of the Budget, being Monday, November 16,
1998, at 7:30 p.m.
(Clause 21(t), Report No. 8)
367. Site Plan Control Application S96112
Joseph Furfari Investments Limited
1159 Tapscott Road
Ward 18 - Scarborough Malvern
The Community Council had before it a report (August 27, 1998) from the Director of
Community Planning, East District, recommending that Community Council support the
approval of the final Site Plan Control Application S96112, as shown on Figures 3 and 4 of
this report.
Councillor Berardinetti vacated the chair and appointed Councillor Altobello as Acting
Chair during the discussion.
A. Councillor Faubert moved that the report (August 27, 1998) from the
Director of Community Planning, East District, be deferred to the
meeting scheduled to be held on Wednesday, October 14, 1998, with
the request that in the interim, appropriate staff meet with the
Ward Councillors and the applicant in an attempt to resolve the
matter of the impact of the crushing operation;
B. Councillor Mahood moved that the clause be amended as follows:
that the issue of the financially secured agreement
referred to in the staff report approved by the
former Council, be reported to the next meeting ;
C. Councillor Balkissoon moved that the report be amended as follows:
that the words broken asphalt and broken concrete
be deleted and the words used aggregate stockpile
area be substituted therefor ; and
D. Councillor Duguid moved that the report (August 27, 1998) from the
Director of Community Planning, East District, recommending that
Community Council support the approval of the final Site Plan
Control Application S96112, as shown on Figures 3 and 4 of this
report, be approved.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion B. by Councillor Mahood, it was
carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion C. by Councillor Balkissoon, it
was carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion A. by Councillor Faubert, the
vote was taken, as follows:
Yeas: Councillors Mahood, Ashton, Balkissoon, Faubert, Moeser and Cho - 6.
Nays: Councillors Berardinetti, Shaw, Kelly, Duguid and Altobello - 5.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 1.
The foregoing motion D. by Councillor Duguid was not voted on as the motion of Councillor
Faubert carried.
The Scarborough Community Council received the following communication (September 14,
1998) from Scott D. Wilson of JRW Designs Group Inc.:
September 14, 1998
As discussed earlier, please use my name and the following information in your Council
meeting on Wednesday, September 16, 1998. I cannot attend on this short notice as I
already have a prior commitment.
I do agree with your letter and all of the points. there is some smell and dust in our
area when the wind direction is right; however, the biggest problem we are facing is
markings all over the cars. I believe the majority of the cars in the area get bombarded
with drops of asphalt when the wind is blowing in our direction. I have a new car and at
least once a week it is covered in black stuff which is ruining the paint. I have had the
Ministry of the Environment investigating it. they are currently conducting lab tests to
find out what it is. The first tests that came back had traces of asphalt in it. It will
be another month until we know what is going on. All I know is that the cars in this area
never had this kind of problem being the recycling plant started its operation.
Finally, to reiterate your point, I find it hard to believe that a company can get away
with building or starting work without the proper permits and having no penalties imposed.
If it was a homeowner or a small business, I don t think that they would get away with it.
The following persons appeared before the Community Council in connection with the
foregoing matter:
- Mr. Adam Brown, Solicitor representing Joseph Furfari Investments Limited;
- Mr. Gord Bremner, Bremner Warehousing & Distribution Inc.; the aforementioned
- Mr. Ernst Wellmers, President, Welfords Ltd., who provided a letter from Mr. Scott
D. Wilson; and
- Mr. Mario Furfari, Joseph Furfari Investments Limited.
(Clause 21(h), Report No. 8)
368. Preliminary Evaluation Report
Zoning By-law Amendment Application SZ98018
1248161 Ontario Limited, 255 Blantyre Avenue
Birchcliff Community
Ward 13 - Scarborough Bluffs
Mr. Joseph Feldmen, appeared before the Community Council in connection with the foregoing
matter.
(Refer also to Minute No. 376)
(Clause 21(e), Report No. 8)
369. Permission to Extend Time Frame for 1997/1998 Billboard Sign Permissions
and to Award 1998/1999 Billboard Sign Tender
The Community Council had before it a report (September 14, 1998) from the Director of
Municipal Standards, recommending that City Council:
(1) extend the September 10, 1998 deadline to obtain permits and erect the signs to
on, or before, December 31, 1998; and
(2) award the Request for Proposal No. 98-P073 for Twenty (20) Non-Accessory Billboard
Sign Permissions to Pattison Outdoor.
On a motion by Councillor Balkissoon, the Scarborough Community
Council recommended to City Council the adoption of the
aforementioned report.
(Clause 18, Report No. 8)
370. Toronto Transit Commission 1999 Service Plan
All Scarborough Wards
The Community Council had before it a report (August 31, 1998) from the Director of
Transportation Services, District 4, responding to a request from the Toronto Transit
Commission that the Scarborough Community Council provide its comments on the TTC 1999
Service Plan, and recommending that:
(1) a copy of the Director s report, as approved by Community Council, be forwarded to
the Toronto Transit Commission before October 28, 1998; and
(2) the proposal to remove service on the No. 12 Kingston Road route be re-evaluated.
Patrick Scrimgeour, Senior Planner for the TTC Service East of Yonge Street, made a
presentation to the Community Council respecting the TTC 1999 Service Plan report which
was provided to all members of Scarborough Community Council and a copy of which is on
file in the Office of the City Clerk.
(Refer also to Minute No. 382)
(Clause 21(c), Report No. 8)
371. Proposed Encroachment Agreement Permitting Parking
on Kingston Road Road Allowance
The Community Council had before it a report (August 31, 1998) from the Commissioner of
Corporate Services recommending that City Council permit:
(1) the owners of 6515 Kingston Road to retain a metal fence encroaching to a maximum
of 4.9 metres (16 feet) onto the Kingston Road road allowance subject to:
(a) entering into an encroachment agreement with the City;
(b) provision of proof of insurance satisfactory to the city s Manager of Risk
and Insurance; and
(c) maintenance of the encroachment in good condition;
(2) the standard $350.00 fee for encroachment agreements be waived, and that no annual
fee be required; and
(3) the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary
action to give effect thereto.
Councillor Moeser moved that the aforementioned report be approved
subject to adding the following recommendations:
(4) That the owner be required to finalize the current
application to amend the Site Plan Control agreement S92095
to improve landscaping at the front of the property, and
that the owner be given until November 15, 1998 to implement
the Site Plan Control agreement, as amended; and
(5) That Planning staff report back to Scarborough Community
Council at its meeting scheduled to be held on December 9,
1998, regarding the status of the Site Plan implementation.
which was carried.
The Scarborough Community Council recommended to City Council the
adoption of the aforementioned report, as amended.
(Clause 19, Report No. 8)
The Community Council recessed at 12:30 p.m.
The Community Council reconvened at 2:00 p.m.
Members present:
Councillor Lorenzo Berardinetti, Chair
Councillor Gerry Altobello
Councillor Brian Ashton
Councillor Bas Balkissoon
Councillor Raymond Cho
Councillor Brad Duguid
Councillor Frank Faubert
Councillor Norm Kelly
Councillor Doug Mahood
Councillor Ron Moeser
Councillor Sherene Shaw
Councillor Mike Tzekas
372. Introduction and Congratulations to Staff
The Chairman introduced Steve Franklin, Director and Chief Building Official, East
District, and congratulated him on his new position.
373. Public Meeting Under the Planning Act
City-Initiated Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z97021
585 and 587 Kennedy Road
Kennedy Park Community
Ward 15 - Scarborough City Centre
The Community Council had before it a report (September 1, 1998) from the Director of
Community Planning, East District, recommending that Community Council:
(1) defer the Public Meeting for Application Z97021 to the Community Council meeting
scheduled to be held on November 12, 1998, to allow for new notice to be given,
such notice to include the three properties to the south of 585 and 587 Kennedy
Road, the owners of which have requested inclusion in this application; and
(2) confirm that the Medium Density Residential (RM) designation of the Official Plan
applies to the properties to be added to the application.
On a motion by Councillor Duguid, the Scarborough Community Council
approved the aforementioned report.
(Clause 21(f), Report No. 8)
374. Public Meeting Under the Planning Act
Zoning By-law Amendment Application SZ98007
Trustees of St. Stephen s Presbyterian Church
3817 Lawrence Avenue East
Woburn Community
Ward 16 - Scarborough Highland Creek
The Community Council conducted a statutory public meeting, in accordance with Section 17
and Section 34 of The Planning Act, appropriate notice of this meeting having been given
in accordance with The Planning Act and the regulations thereunder, and had before it a
report (August 21, 1998) from the Director, Community Planning, East District,
recommending that City Council:
(A) Zoning By-law:
amend the Woburn Community Zoning By-law Number 9510, as amended, with respect to
3817 Lawrence Avenue East, being Part of Lot 9, Registered Plan 3356, as follows:
(1) southern portion of lands along Shoredale Drive:
delete the current Place of Worship zoning (PW) and replace it with Single-
Family Residential (S) zoning with the following development standards:
(a) one single family dwelling per parcel of land with a minimum
frontage of 13.4 metres (44 feet) on a public street and a minimum
lot area of 390 square metres (4,200 square feet);
(b) minimum building setback 6 metres (20 feet) from the streetline;
(c) minimum side yard setback 1.2 metres (4 feet) from each side for a
one-storey dwelling, plus 0.6 metres (2 feet) for each additional
or partial storey;
(d) each dwelling shall have an attached garage or attached carport;
(e) attached garages or attached carports may be erected at a distance
of not less than 0.3 metres (1 foot) from the side lot line;
(2) northern portion of lands along Lawrence Avenue East:
amend the existing Place of Worship (PW) zoning by adding a development
standard which accommodates the proposed parking supply of 52 spaces, and
by deleting the development standard which requires a minimum side yard
setback of one-half the height of the building and replacing it with a new
development standard which reflects the existing side yard setbacks, as
follows:
(a) minimum parking requirement for Place of Worship 5.3 parking spaces
per 100 square metres (1,076 square feet) of gross floor area for
the first 970 square metres (10,445 square feet) of gross floor
area; parking for additional Place of Worship gross floor area
shall be in accordance with the General Parking Regulations for all
Zones;
(b) minimum side yard building setback 6 metres (20 feet) from each
side;
(B) Site Plan Control:
enact a By-law to lift Site Plan Control from the southern portion of the Trustees
of St. Stephen s Presbyterian Church lands along Shoredale Drive when the amended
Zoning comes into force; and
(C) authorize such unsubstantive technical, stylistic or format changes to the Zoning
By-law amendment as may be required to properly carry out the intent of this
resolution.
On a motion by Councillor Faubert, the Scarborough Community
Council recommended to City Council the adoption of the
aforementioned report.
Mr. Maurice Jouenne, agent for St. Stephen s Presbyterian Church, appeared before the
Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter and indicated his support for
the staff recommendation.
(Clause 14, Report No. 8)
375. Public Meeting Under the Planning Act
Official Plan Amendment Application P95014
Zoning By-law Amendment Application SZ95020
Scarborough Automotive Centre Limited
South Side of Milner Avenue at Auto Mall Drive
Rouge Employment District
Ward 18 - Scarborough Malvern
The Community Council conducted a statutory public meeting, in accordance with Section 17
and Section 34 of The Planning Act, appropriate notice of this meeting having been given
in accordance with The Planning Act and the regulations thereunder, and had before it a
report (August 20, 1998) of the Director, Community Planning, East District, recommending
that City Council:
(A) Official Plan:
amend the Rouge Employment District Secondary Plan with respect to the property
located on the south side of Milner Avenue, across from Auto Mall Drive, being Lot
4, Registered Plan M-2247, be deleting the following wording and Highway 401"
from Clause 3 of Numbered Policy No. 1, so the revised Clause 3 would read as
follows:
3. Vehicles sales, services and related uses are permitted generally but, with
the exception of 1 and 2 above, will be directed away from the Sheppard
Avenue frontage, the objective being to reserve the major frontages for
uses that result in a substantial building presence .;
(B) Zoning By-law:
amend the Employment Districts Zoning By-law Number 24982 (Rouge Employment
District), as amended with respect to the lands on the south side of Milner
Avenue, across from Auto Mall Drive, being Lot 4, Registered Plan M-2247, by
adding the Vehicle Service Zone (VS) to permit Vehicle Sales Operations and
accessory uses, such as vehicle repair garages, vehicle service stations,
excluding the sale of automotive fuel, mechanical or automatic car washes, day
nurseries, market place signs and places of worship, with the following
development standards:
(1) gross floor area of all buildings shall not exceed 0.50 times the lot area;
(2) gross floor area of all restaurants and retail stores shall not exceed 0.1
times the total built gross floor area of the Vehicle Display centre;
(3) a minimum of one building with a minimum gross floor area of .10 times the
lot area on any lot used for a Vehicle Sales Operation;
(4) minimum 3 metre (10 feet) building setback from the streetline;
(5) minimum 3 metre (10 feet) building setback from lot lines other than
streetlines;
(6) parking, storage or display of vehicles is prohibited within 5 metres
(16.4 feet) of any street line;
(7) parking, storage or display of vehicles is prohibited within 10 metres (33
feet) from the Highway 401 property line;
(8) minimum 3.0 parking spaces per 100 square metres of gross floor area for
Vehicle Sales Operations and accessory uses;
(9) minimum 1.0 parking space per 100 m² of gross floor area for Industrial
Uses and Special Industrial Uses;
(10) minimum 3.0 parking spaces per 100 m² of gross floor area for Vehicle
Display Centres;
(11) provisions of Clause V, Section 7.3, Sub-section 7.3.3, and Section 7.5,
with respect to parking, shall not apply;
(12) minimum 10 metre (33 feet) wide strip of land abutting the Highway 401
property line shall be used for landscaping; and
(13) minimum 5 metre (16.4 feet) wide strip of land abutting the streetline
shall be used for landscaping and vehicular access; and
(C) Miscellaneous:
authorize such unsubstantive technical, stylistic or format changes to the
Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments as may be required to properly carry
out the intent of this resolution.
On a motion by Councillor Balkissoon, the Scarborough Community
Council recommended to City Council the adoption of the
aforementioned report, subject to amending the recommendations
under (B) Zoning By-law by deleting (2) gross floor area of all
restaurants and retail stores shall not exceed 0.1 times the total
built gross floor area of the Vehicle Display centre; and
renumbering the remaining recommendations accordingly.
Mr. Henry Benoit, representing Scarborough Automotive Centre Limited, appeared before the
Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter and indicated his support for
the staff recommendation, including the proposed amendment.
(Clause 15, Report No. 8)
376. Preliminary Evaluation Repot
Zoning By-law Amendment Application SZ98018
1248161 Ontario Limited
255 Blantyre Avenue, Birchcliff Community
Ward 13 - Scarborough Bluffs
(Refer also to Minute No. 368)
The Community Council had before it a report (September 2, 1998) from the Director of
Community Planning, East District, recommending that Community Council direct the Director
to:
(1) circulate the application in the normal manner;
(2) facilitate dialogue between the applicant and the local community, including the
formation of a Steering Committee, with the objective of developing a mutually
satisfactory design concept; and
(3) schedule the Public Meeting for Community Council s consideration of the
application following the successful conclusion of this dialogue.
On a motion by Councillor Altobello, the Community Council deferred
the aforementioned report to the Scarborough Community Council
meeting scheduled to be held on November 12, 1998, and directed
that, in the interim, Planning staff convene a community
information meeting together with the Ward Councillors and the
applicant for further consultation on this application.
Mr. Joseph Feldman, representing the applicant, appeared before the Community Council in
connection with the foregoing matter.
The Community Council also received a communication from Mr. Ed Treadway, area resident,
in opposition to this application.
377. Ontario Hydro Corridor Lands
Official Plan Amendment 1001
Graywood Investments Limited/Norstar Development Corporation
The Community Council had before it a report (September 14, 1998) from the Director of
Community Planning, East District, recommending a planning position to be taken for the
upcoming Ontario Municipal Board hearing respecting the Graywood-owned lands north of
Highway 401; and advising of the status of the City s Environmental Review contained in
the consultant s report on the investigation of stormwater management, naturalization and
open space opportunities presented by the surplus Corridor lands.
Councillor Berardinetti vacated the Chair and appointed Councillor Altobello as Acting
Chair.
A. Councillor Kelly moved that the aforementioned report be deferred
to a Special Meeting of Community Council to be held at the call of
the Chair; and having requested
(1) that the Director of Community Planning, East
District, direct his staff to attend the community
meetings to be held in the North Bridlewood and
Wishing Well areas, and all recommendations
emanating from these meetings be brought forward for
the consideration of Community Council at its
Special Meeting; and
(2) that any outcome of discussions with Graywood
Investments Limited which may take place in the
interim be also reported to Community Council.
B. Councillor Shaw moved that members of the Working Groups be
immediately advised of the date of the Special Meeting and provided
with copies of the Planning Department report and the consultant s
report on the Hydro Corridor lands.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motions, it was carried.
The following persons appeared before the Community Council in connection with the
foregoing matter:
- Ms. Sheryle Saunders, President, North Bridlewood Community Association;
- Pastor Steve Webster, Wishing Well Acres Baptist Church; and
- Mr. Robert Brown, President, Wishing Well Acres Community Association.
(Clause 21(u), Report No. 8)
378. Request for Variance from the Sign By-law
Dayton Self Storage (401 Conlins Road Inc.),
East Side Conlins Road
Ward 18 - Scarborough Malvern
The Community Council had before it a report (August 25, 1998) from the Director of
Municipal Standards, recommending that City Council not grant a variance to permit an
oversized sign at the aforementioned location.
On a motion by Councillor Balkissoon, the Scarborough Community
Council recommended to City Council the adoption of the
aforementioned report.
(Clause 13, Report No. 8)
379. Speeding on Aylesworth Avenue
Ward 13 - Scarborough Bluffs
The Community Council had before it a report (August 25, 1998) from the Director of
Transportation Services, District 4, recommending that a copy of the speed counts taken on
Aylesworth Avenue as requested by Community Council at its meeting held on July 22, 1998,
be forwarded to the Toronto Police Service, 41 Division, for their review and whatever
action they deem necessary.
On a motion by Councillor Altobello, the Scarborough Community
Council approved the aforementioned report.
(Clause 21(a), Report No. 8)
380. 1998 Bus Shelters Installation Program
All Scarborough Wards
The Community Council had before it a report (September 1, 1998) from the Director of
Transportation Services, District 4, recommending that City Council approve the new bus
passenger shelter locations identified in Appendix 1 to this report.
A. Councillor Faubert moved that the aforementioned report be amended
as follows:
delete No. 12 - Meadowvale Road at Muirbank
Boulevard ;
B. Councillor Altobello moved that the aforementioned report be
amended as follows:
(1) delete No. 13 Highview Avenue at Anneke Road , and
insert in lieu thereof, Gerrard Street at
Clonmore ;
(2) delete A.1 Victoria Park Avenue at Conroy Avenue
and insert in lieu thereof, Guildwood Parkway at
Kingston Road ;
(3) delete A.3, Victoria Park Avenue at Swanwick
Avenue ;
(4) delete A.5, Victoria Park Avenue at Bassett Avenue ;
C. Councillor Cho moved that the aforementioned report be amended as
follows:
delete No. 7, McCowan Road at Milner Avenue and
insert in lieu thereof, Neilson Road at Sewells
Road";
D. Councillor Duguid moved that the aforementioned report be amended
as follows:
substitute as No. 12, Ellesmere Road at Birkdale
Road
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion D. by Councillor Duguid, the
vote was taken, as follows:
Yeas: Councillors Berardinetti, Ashton, Faubert, Kelly, Moeser and Duguid - 6.
Nays: Councillors Shaw, Balkissoon, Cho and Altobello - 4.
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 2.
E. Councillor Shaw moved that the aforementioned report be amended as follows:
(I) that the owners of the locations identified as No.
9, Steeles Avenue at Midland Avenue and No. 15,
Steeles Avenue at Redlea Avenue be notified by
staff ; and
(ii) that installation of No. 15 Steeles Avenue at
Redlea Avenue be deferred pending further
consultation with the Ward Councillors.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motions, it was carried.
(Clause 5, Report No. 8)
Councillor Berardinetti vacated the Chair and appointed Councillor Altobello as Acting
Chair.
381. Ontario Municipal Board Decisions - Variance Appeals
Lawrence Avenue Group, 880 Ellesmere Road
Ward 14 - Scarborough Wexford
Caroline Huaping Chiang, 43 Alanbull Square
Ward 18 - Scarborough Malvern
The Community Council had before it a report (August 27, 1998) from the City Solicitor,
advising Community Council of the Decision of the Ontario Municipal Board respecting the
subject appeals, and recommending that this report be received for information.
On a motion by Councillor Duguid, the Community Council:
(1) received the aforementioned report; and
(2) requested that the City Solicitor report to the
Community Council meeting scheduled to be held on
October 14, 1998, providing further information
respecting 43 Alanbull Square, to address the
concerns raised by Councillor Balkissoon, that no
planning evidence was called at the Ontario
Municipal Board Hearing to support the Committee of
Adjustment decision to refuse this variance.
(Clause 21(m), Report No. 8)
382. Toronto Transit Commission 1999 Service Plan
All Scarborough Wards
(Refer also to Minute No. 370)
Community Council continued its consideration of the report from the Director of
Transportation Services, District 4, and questions of Mr. Scrimgeour.
(A) Councillor Ashton moved that the aforementioned report be amended
by adding the following recommendation:
(3) that the proposal to remove the 86D Scarborough
route be re-evaluated;
(B) Councillor Shaw moved that the aforementioned report be amended by
adding the following recommendation:
(4) that the proposal to extend the 68 Warden route to
Steeles Avenue be re-evaluation, and public input be
obtained into this re-evaluation; and
(C) Councillor Balkissoon moved that the aforementioned report be
amended by adding the following recommendation:
(5) that the 134 Tapscott route be re-evaluated and
consideration be given to revising this route
further to allow a second bus to take an alternate
route that would include Markham Road south of
Sheppard Avenue and west along Milner on to the Town
Centre.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motions, it was carried.
The Scarborough Community Council approved the aforementioned report, as amended.
(Clause 21(c), Report No. 8)
383. Request for Direction
Minor Variance Appeal - SA105/98
Winnie Kit Han Shen, 50 Nashdene Road, Unit 105
Ward 18 - Scarborough Malvern
The Community Council had before it a report (August 19, 1998) from the Director of
Community Planning, East District, recommending that City Council direct the City
Solicitor to attend the Ontario Municipal Board Hearing in support of the Committee of
Adjustment decision with respect to Minor Variance Application SA105/98.
On a motion by Councillor Balkissoon, the Scarborough Community
Council recommended to City Council the adoption of the
aforementioned report.
(Clause 12, Report No. 8)
384. Ontario Municipal Board Decision
The Burnac Corporation, Neilson Road and McLevin Avenue
Ward 18 - Scarborough Malvern
The Community Council had before it a report (August 27, 1998) from the City Solicitor,
advising Community Council of the Decision of the Ontario Municipal Board respecting the
aforementioned appeal, and recommending that this report be received for information.
On a motion by Councillor Balkissoon, the Scarborough Community
Council received the aforementioned report.
(Clause 21(o), Report No. 8)
385. Ontario Municipal Board Decision
High Glen Investments Limited/Rossland Real Estate Limited
Ward 18 - Scarborough Malvern
The Community Council had before it a report (September 1, 1998) from the City Solicitor,
advising Community Council of the Decision of the Ontario Municipal Board respecting the
aforementioned appeal, and recommending that this report be received for information.
On a motion by Councillor Balkissoon, the Scarborough Community
Council received the aforementioned report.
(Clause 21(p), Report No. 8)
386. Process for Disposal of City Property
The Community Council had before it a report (August 18, 1998) from the Commissioner of
Corporate Services, advising Community Council, as directed by the Budget Committee at its
meeting held on May 26, 1998, of the process with respect to the disposal of City
property, and recommending that this report be received for information.
On a motion by Councillor Faubert, the Scarborough Community
Council received the aforementioned report.
(Clause 21(q), Report No. 8)
387. New Applications Received - All Scarborough Wards
The Community Council had before it a report (August 27, 1998) from the Director of
Community Planning, East District, advising Community Council of the new applications
received during the seven-week period ending August 19, 1998, and recommending that this
report be received for information.
On a motion by Councillor Mahood, the Scarborough Community Council
reports having:
(1) received the aforementioned report; and
(2) requested that the Managing Director of Economic
Development report to the Community Council meeting
scheduled to be held on October 14, 1998, and prior
to the Planning Department proceeding with the
Preliminary Evaluation Report, on the economic
development aspects of the application by BFC
Construction Corporation, 3660 Midland Avenue, in
the Milliken Employment District.
(Clause 21(I), Report No. 8)
388. Naming of Park to Honour Detective Constable William Hancox
The Community Council had before it a communication (September 3, 1998) from Councillors
Frank Faubert and Ron Moeser, Scarborough Highland Creek, recommending that City Council
agree, in principle, to the naming of a park in the Hancox family s community to honour
and commemorate the memory of William Hancox, subject to adding a direction that staff
consider Wanita Park and the new Port Union Park as the first two priority sites.
On a motion by Councillor Moeser, the Scarborough Community Council
recommended to City Council the adoption of the aforementioned
communication.
The Scarborough Community Council received the following communication (September 14,
1998) from Mr. Joseph Pileggi, President, Centennial Community and Recreation Association,
in support of this initiative:
We have read in the paper your initiative to name a local park after Officer Bill Hancox.
They majority of the executive certainly agrees with your decision and would suggest that
if, for whatever reason, the Port Union Road and Lawrence site is not suitable, then there
are some other sites which you might want to consider, i.e., the park attached to
Centennial Road Public School or even Wanita.
As a personal comment, I applaud your decision and would be more than willing to help out
in any way I can. (Clause 16, Report No. 8)
389. Ontario Municipal Board Decision
The Morningside Heights Landowners Group
Appeal of Official Plan Amendment 974
Ward 18 - Scarborough Malvern
The Community Council had before it a report (August 27, 1998) from the City Solicitor,
advising Community Council of the Decision of the Ontario Municipal Board respecting the
aforementioned appeal, and recommending that this report be received for information, and
forwarded to City Council for information.
On a motion by Councillor Mahood, the Scarborough Community Council
recommended to City Council the receipt of the aforementioned
report.
(Clause 8, Report No. 8)
390. Naming of Community Room in McGregor Park Recreation Centre
Ward 15 - Scarborough City Centre
The Community Council had before it a confidential report (September 16, 1998) from the
General Manager of Parks and Recreation, recommending the adoption of the recommendation
contained in the aforementioned confidential report, which was forwarded to Members of
Council under confidential cover.
The Scarborough Community Council recommended to City Council the
adoption of the aforementioned report.
(Clause 20, Report No. 8)
The Community Council recessed at 5:25 p.m.
The Community Council reconvened at 7:30 p.m.
Members present:
Councillor Lorenzo Berardinetti, Chair
Councillor Gerry Altobello
Councillor Brian Ashton
Councillor Bas Balkissoon
Councillor Raymond Cho
Councillor Brad Duguid
Councillor Frank Faubert
Councillor Norm Kelly
Councillor Doug Mahood
Councillor Ron Moeser
Councillor Sherene Shaw
Councillor Mike Tzekas
391. The 2008 Toronto Olympic Bid
The Community Council had before it a report (September 1, 1998) from the Commissioner of
Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, recommending that Scarborough Community
Council:
(a) receive a presentation by Mr. David Crombie regarding Toronto s Bid for The 2008
Olympics; and
(b) refer any Community Council recommendations on this issue to staff for a
consolidated report, with the recommendations from the other Community Councils,
to Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee on November 17, 1998, and City
Council on November 25, 1998;
A. Councillor Faubert moved that Scarborough Community Council:
(1) receive the presentation by Mr. David Crombie regarding
Toronto s Bid for the 2008 Olympics; and
further that City Council request the TO-Bid Committee:
(2) to provide assurance that transportation needs will
be brought before the appropriate Standing Committee
of City Council;
(3) to provide the appropriate to-date cost data be
provided to City Council; and
(4) to expand access to multicultural and multiracial
communities.
B. Councillor Ashton moved that Scarborough Community Council:
(1) request the TO-Bid Committee to report on the
process, timing and funding necessary to establish
partnerships with community sports organizations in
support of the Olympics; and
(2) that City Council endorse the principle of equitable
distribution of training facilities, and such a plan
be integrated with the service needs of the City-at-
large.
C. Councillor Duguid moved:
(1) that Scarborough Community Council oppose the
holding of a Referendum on the issue of the Bid for
the 2008 Olympics and recommended that the City of
Toronto Council not hold such a Referendum; and
(2) that consideration be given to locating more major
venues outside of the downtown core to relieve the
stress on the City s Transportation System and to
spread the anticipated economic development spin-off
benefits across the entire City of Toronto, provided
this does not negatively impact the Bid s potential
for success.
Councillor Duguid further moved that Scarborough Community Council continue past
10:00 p.m. until no later than 10:30 p.m. to complete this item, which was carried.
Councillor Altobello requested that the Chair rule whether the first part of Councillor
Duguid s motion, respecting the Referendum, was in order, given that City Council has
already taken a position on this matter.
The Chair ruled that Councillor Duguid s motion was in order because he was speaking
against the motion taken by the East York Community Council that City Council be requested
to consider the holding of a Referendum.
Councillor Altobello challenged the Ruling of the Chair.
Upon the question, shall the Ruling of the Chair be upheld, a recorded vote was taken, as
follows:
Yeas: Councillors Berardinetti, Moeser, Duguid, Cho - 4
Nays: Councillors Ashton, Shaw, Balkissoon, Faubert, Altobello - 5
The Ruling of the Chair was not upheld.
The first part of Councillor Duguid s motion was, therefore, not in order.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion C.(2) by Councillor Duguid, the
vote was taken, as follows:
Yeas: Councillors Berardinetti, Ashton, Shaw, Balkissoon, Faubert, Duguid, Cho,
Altobello - 8
Nays: Councillor Moeser - 1
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 7.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motion A. by Councillor Faubert and B.
by Councillor Ashton, the vote was taken, as follows:
Yeas: Councillors Berardinetti, Ashton, Shaw, Balkissoon, Faubert, Moeser, Duguid, Cho,
Altobello - 9
Nays: Nil
Decided unanimously in the affirmative.
The following persons appeared before The Scarborough Community Council in connection with
the foregoing matter:
- Mr. John Ball, President, Scarborough Olympians Gymnastics Club;
- Ms. Margaret Mead, Coach, Scarborough Olympians Gymnastics Club;
- Mr. William Brown, Chair of the Advisory Committee on Accessible Transportation
for the TTC;
- Mr. Bruce Brier, Citizens for the Retention of the East Gardiner Expressway;
- Mr. Steve Mark, Toronto;
- Mr. Stuart Spanglett, President, Toronto Olympians Swim Club;
- Mr. James Alcock, Citizens for the Retention of the East Gardiner Expressway, who
provided copies of his group s publication: Toronto 2008 - Master Transportation
Plan , a copy of which is on file in the Office of the City Clerk;
- Mr. Garnett Martin, Chair, Audible Pedestrian Signals Advisory Group;
- Mr. Sheldon Bergson, tourism industry employee;
- Mr. Peter Lucas, President, Showline Limited;
- Mr. Tom Parlette, Scarborough;
- Mr. Scott Allardyce, Co-Chair, Transportation Action Now;
- Mr. Wm. Howe, Scarborough;
- Mr. Joe Mandat, Scarborough;
- Ms. Monique Bokya, Director, Economic Community Starting Centre;
- Mr. Murray Steele, North York;
- Mr. Michael Kerr, Community Service group.
(Clause 21(v), Report No. 8)
392. A recorded vote was taken on adjournment, as follows:
Yeas: Berardinetti, Ashton, Shaw, Balkissoon, Faubert, Duguid, Cho, Altobello - 8.
Nays: Nil
Decided unanimously in the affirmative.
The meeting adjourned at 10:17 p.m. on Wednesday, September 16, 1998.
Chair.
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