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THE CITY OF TORONTO
Clerk's Department
Minutes of the Toronto Community Council
Meeting No. 3
Wednesday & Thursday, February 18 & 19, 1998.
The Toronto Community Council met on Wednesday & Thursday, February 18 and 19,
1998, in the Council Chamber, City Hall, Toronto, commencing at 9:30 a.m.
Members Present:
Councillor K. Rae, Chair
Councillor J. Adams
Councillor I. Bossons
Councillor S. Bussin
Councillor O. Chow
Councillor B. Disero
Councillor D. Fotinos
Councillor T. Jakobek
Councillor A. Johnston
Councillor C. Korwin-Kuczynski
Councillor J. Layton
Councillor P. McConnell
Councillor D. Miller
Councillor J. Pantalone
Councillor M. Silva
Councillor M. Walker
49. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (January 28, 1998) from the
Commissioner, City Works Services respecting Intersection of Hudson Drive and
Heath Street East - Roadway Alterations (Midtown).
On motion by Councillor Bossons, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council for its meeting to be held on March 4, 1998 that:
(1) the existing legal description, as noted below be deleted:
the narrowing of the roadway from a width of 8.57 metres to a width
varying from 6.0 metres to 8.57 metres on the east side of HUDSON DRIVE
from a point 5.1 metres north of Heath Street East to a point 5.15 metres
further north of Heath Street East, by the installation of precast curbing
and/or a planter box, as shown on the attached print of Drawing No. 421F-
4945, dated April 8, 1997",
and be replaced by the following:
the narrowing of the roadway from a width of 8.57 metres to a width
varying from 6.0 metres to 8.57 metres on the west side of HUDSON DRIVE
from a point 6.5 metres north of Heath Street East to a point 5.15 metres
further north of Heath Street East, by the installation of precast curbing
and/or a planter box, as shown on the attached print of Drawing No. 421F-
5058, dated June 13, 1997" be approved; and
(2) the appropriate City Officials be requested to take whatever action is
necessary to give effect to the foregoing, including the introduction in
Council of any Bills that are required.
(Clause No. 28, Report No. 2)
50. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (January 29, 1998) from the
Commissioner, City Works Services respecting Lloyd Avenue, from Keele Street to
Cawthra Avenue - Reduction of Speed Limit (Davenport).
On motion by Councillor Fotinos, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council for its meeting to be held on March 4, 1998 that:
(1) the speed limit be reduced from fifty kilometres per hour to forty
kilometres per hour on Lloyd Avenue, from Keele Street to Cawthra Avenue;
and
(2) the appropriate City Officials be requested to take whatever action is
necessary to give effect to the foregoing, including the introduction in
Council of any Bills that are required.
(Clause No. 29, Report No. 2)
51. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (February 2, 1998) from the
Commissioner, City Works Services respecting installation of three disabled
persons parking spaces in Front of 140 Merton Street (North Toronto).
On motion by Councillor Johnston, the Toronto Community Council recommended to
City Council for its meeting to be held on March 4, 1998 that:
(1) two parking meter spaces be removed on the north side of Merton Street from
a point 361 metres east of Yonge Street (parking meter numbers 28025 and
28026) to a point 13.8 metres further east;
(2) three on-street disabled persons parking spaces be installed on the north
side of Merton Street, commencing at a point 361 metres east of Yonge
Street and extending to a point 16 metres further east; and
(3) the appropriate City Officials be requested to take whatever action is
necessary to give effect to the foregoing, including the introduction in
Council of any Bills that may be required.
(Clause No. 30, Report No. 2)
52. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (January 28, 1998) from the
Commissioner, City Works Services respecting maintenance of angled brackets and
wire on existing fence at 14 Pembroke Street (Downtown).
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Committee recommended to City Council for its
meeting be held on March 4, 1998 that City Council approve the maintenance of
angled brackets and wire on an existing fence within the City boulevard fronting
14 Pembroke Street and on George Street at the rear, provided that the wire used
between the brackets is not barbed or otherwise hazardous and that the owner
enters into a new agreement with the City of Toronto, as prescribed under Chapter
313 of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code.
(Clause No. 32, Report No. 2)
53. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (January 21, 1998) from the
Commissioner, City Works Services respecting front premises Nos. 670 and 676
Richmond Street West regarding rescindment of No Parking Anytime
regulation(Trinity-Niagara).
On motion by Councillor Pantalone, the Toronto Community Council recommended to
City Council for its meeting be held on March 4, 1998 that:
(1) the parking prohibition at anytime on the north side of Richmond Street
West from a point 38.1 metres east of Tecumseth Street to a point 33.5
metres further east, be rescinded; and
(2) the appropriate City Officials be requested to take whatever action is
necessary to give effect to the foregoing, including the introduction in
Council of any Bills that are required.
(Clause No. 33, Report No. 2)
54. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (January 29, 1998) from the
Commissioner, City Works Services respecting Weybourne Crescent and St. Leonard s
Avenue regarding parking regulations (North Toronto).
On motion by Councillor Johnston, the Toronto Community Council recommended to
City Council for its meeting be held on March 4, 1998 that:
(1) parking be prohibited from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Monday to Friday on the
north side of Weybourne Crescent from a point 38.1 metres southeast of St.
Edmund's Drive to St. Leonard's Avenue;
(2) parking be prohibited from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Monday to Friday on the
north side of St. Leonard's Avenue from Weybourne Crescent to Pote Avenue;
(3) parking be prohibited from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Monday to Friday on the
south side of St. Leonard's Avenue from Weybourne Crescent to a point 75
metres west of Mt. Pleasant Road; and
(4) the appropriate City Officials be requested to take whatever action is
necessary to give effect to the foregoing, including the introduction in
Council of any Bills that are required.
(Clause No. 34, Report No. 2)
55. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (January 21, 1998) from the
Commissioner, City Works Services respecting traffic regulations for McCaul
Street
from College Street to Dundas Street West (Downtown).
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council for its meeting be held on March 4, 1998 that:
(1) the stopping prohibition from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Monday to Friday on
the west side of McCaul Street from Dundas Street West to College Street,
be rescinded;
(2) the stopping prohibition from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday to Friday on
the east side of McCaul Street from Dundas Street West to College Street,
be rescinded; and
(3) the appropriate City Officials be requested to take whatever action is
necessary to give effect to the foregoing, including the introduction in
Council of any Bills that are required.
(Clause No. 35, Report No. 2)
56. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (January 29, 1998) from the
Commissioner, City Works Services respecting Prescott Avenue, east side, from St.
Clair Avenue West to East Avenue regarding introduction of one hour parking limit
(Davenport).
On motion by Councillor Fotinos, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council for its meeting be held on March 4, 1998 that:
(1) the existing No parking 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday
prohibition on the east side of Prescott Avenue between St. Clair Avenue
West and East Avenue, be rescinded;
(2) parking be permitted to a maximum period of one hour from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00
p.m., Monday to Saturday, on the east side of Prescott Avenue between St.
Clair Avenue West and East Avenue; and
(3) the appropriate City Officials be requested to take whatever action is
necessary to give effect to the foregoing, including the introduction in
Council of any Bills that are required.
(Clause No. 36, Report No. 2)
57. The Toronto Community Council had before it a (January 29, 1998) from the
Commissioner, City Works Services respecting intersections of Rockwell and
Blackthorn Avenues and Silverthorn and Pryor Avenues regarding All-Way Stop Sign
Control (Davenport).
On motion by Councillor Fotinos, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council for its meeting be held on March 4, 1998 that:
(1) "Stop" signs be installed for eastbound and westbound traffic on Rockwell
Avenue at the western branch of Blackthorn Avenue;
(2) a "Stop" sign be installed for southbound traffic on Silverthorn Avenue at
Pryor Avenue; and
(3) the appropriate City Officials be requested to take whatever action is
necessary to give effect to the foregoing, including the introduction in
Council of any Bills that are required.
(Clause No. 37, Report No. 2)
58. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (February 4, 1998) from the
Commissioner, City Works Services respecting naming of public lane south of
Danforth Avenue between Craven Road and Rhodes Avenue (East Toronto).
On motion by Councillor Bussin, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council for its meeting to be held on March 4, 1998 that:
(1) the public lane 17.2 metres south of Danforth Avenue between Craven Road
and Rhodes Avenue, illustrated on the Map A attached to the report
(February 4, 1998) from the Commissioner, City Works Services, be named
Azzarello Lane ;and
(2) the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the
necessary action to give effect thereto, including the introduction in
Council of any Bills that are required.
(Clause No. 38, Report No. 2)
59. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (February 4, 1998) from the
Commissioner, City Works Services respecting naming of street located east of
Leslie Street between Memory Lane and Sears Street (East Toronto).
On motion by Councillor Bussin, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council for it s meeting to be held on March 4, 1998 that:
(1) the proposed public street located 63.6 metres east of Leslie Street
between Memory Lane and Sears Street, illustrated on the Map A attached
to the report (February 4, 1998) from the Commissioner, City Works
Services, be named Brick Court ; and
(2) the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the
necessary action to give effect thereto, including the introduction in
Council of any Bills that are required.
(Clause No. 39, Report No. 2)
60. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (February 4, 1998) from the
Commissioner, City Works Services respecting naming of lane, north of Queen Street
East, westerly from Kent Road (East Toronto).
On motion by Councillor Bussin, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council for its meeting to be held on March 4, 1998 that:
(1) the proposed private lane, 14.1 metres north of Queen Street East,
extending westerly from Kent Road, illustrated on the Map A attached to
the report (February 4, 1998) from the Commissioner, City Works Services;
be named Dorothy Bullen Place ;
(2) Universe Investments pay the cost in the approximate amount of $300.00 for
the fabrication and installation of the appropriate signage; and
(3) the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the
necessary action to give effect thereto, including the introduction in
Council of any Bills that are required.
(Clause No. 40, Report No. 2)
61. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (January 28, 1998) from the
Commissioner, City Works Services respecting boulevard cafe appeal for the major
street flankage of 119 Harbord Street (Downtown).
The Toronto Community Council reports also had before it during consideration of
the foregoing matter, the following communications:
- (February 12, 1998) from Ms. Susan J. Potts; and
- (April 10, 1995) from Mr. Paul Robert Chambers and Mr. Robert John Hinton,
addressed to the Liquor Licence Board of Ontario.
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council for it s meeting to be held on March 4, 1998 that the application for
boulevard cafe privileges on the Major Street flankage of 119 Harbord Street be
denied.
(Clause No. 41, Report No. 1)
62. The Toronto Community Council had before it a (January 28, 1998) from the
Commissioner, City Works Services respecting Application for Boulevard Cafe
Privileges - Jackman Avenue Flankage of 320 Danforth Avenue (Convenience Address
for 348 Danforth Avenue) (Don River).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it the following
report/communications:
- (January 28, 1998) from the Commissioner, City Works Services respecting
Application for Boulevard Cafe Privileges - Jackman Avenue Flankage of 320
Danforth Avenue (Convenience Address for 348 Danforth Avenue) (Don River);
- (February 13, 1998) from Ms. Joan Jung;
- (February 16, 1998) from Ms. Eunice E. Kim;
- (February 13, 1998) from Mr. Vincent and Ms. Mary Pagliaro;
- (February 17, 1998) from Mr. Rex Hagon, Playter Area Residents
Association;
- (February 17, 1998) from Ms. Margaret Blair, Lakeside Area Neighbourhoods
Association (LANA);
- (February 17, 1998) from Mr. Richard W. and Ms Margaret A. Crawford;
- (February 17, 1998) from Mr. Charles and Ms. Mardi Noble;
- (February 17, 1998) from Richard W. And Margaret A. Crawford;
- (February 17, 1998) from Geoff Miller.
On motion by Councillor McConnell, the Toronto Community Council received the
foregoing matter.
(Interested Persons; cc: Ken McGuire, City Works Services - No Encl. - February
26, 1998) (Clause No. 61(e), Report No. 2)
63. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (January 30, 1998) from the
Commissioner, City Works Services respecting narrowing of pavement at Gould and
Dalhousie Streets (Downtown).
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council for its meeting to be held on March 4, 1998 that:
(1) approval be given to narrow the pavements on Gould Street and Dalhousie
Street, described as follows:
(a) the narrowing of the pavement from a width of 14 metres to a width
of 10.5 metres along the south side of GOULD STREET from Mutual
Street to Dalhousie Street, as shown on the attached print of
Drawing No. SK-2180, dated January 29, 1998"; and
(b) the narrowing of the pavement from a width of 8.8 metres to a
width of 8.0 metres along the east side of DALHOUSIE STREET between
Gould Street and Dundas Street East, as shown on the attached print
of Drawing No. SK-2180, dated January 29, 1998"; and
(2) the appropriate City Officials be requested to take whatever action is
necessary to give effect thereto including the introduction in Council of
any Bills that are required.
(Clause No. 42, Report No. 2)
64. The Toronto Community Council had before it a communication (February 4, 1998)
from Jim Cook, President, Board of Directors, Toronto Australia New Zealand Club
respecting endorsement of event for LLBO purposes at The Tranzac Club (Downtown).
On motion by Councillor Bussin, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council for its meeting to be held on March 4, 1998 that City Council advise the
Liquor Licence Board of Ontario that it is aware of the following events taking
place at the TRANZAC Club, 292 Brunswick Avenue, and has no objection to their
taking place; nor to an extension of liquor licence #40010 to cover an outdoor
marquee area and the front lobby during such events:
(1) Caravan - The Sydney-Auckland Pavilion - June 12 to 20, 1998, inclusive;
and
(2) The Fringe of Toronto Festival - July 2 to 12, 1998, inclusive.
(Clause No. 43, Report No. 2)
65. The Toronto Community Council had before it a communication (January 26, 1998)
from Mark S. Fox respecting Curb Cut for 53 Walmer Road (Midtown).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it the following communications:
- (February 16, 1998) from Douglas Underhill
- (February 17, 1998) Petition with 3 signatures in support
On motion by Councillor Adams, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council for its meeting to be held on March 4, 1998 that a curb cut be approved at
53 Walmer Road, notwithstanding the negative poll, and that appropriate officials
be authorized to take whatever action is necessary to give effect hereto.
(Clause No. 45, Report No. 2)
66. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (January 29, 1998) from the
Commissioner, City Works Services respecting installation/removal of on-street
disabled persons parking spaces (Trinity-Niagara, Davenport and Don River).
On motion by Councillor Bossons, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council for its meeting to be held on March 4, 1998 that:
(1) the installation/removal of disabled on-street parking spaces as noted in
Table A of the report (January 29, 1998) from the Commissioner of City
Works Services be approved; and
(2) the appropriate City Officials be requested to take whatever action is
necessary to give effect to the foregoing, including the introduction in
Council of any Bills that may be required.
The Toronto Community Council also requested the Commissioner of Works and
Emergency Services, in consultation with appropriate officials, to report to the
Toronto Community Council, for its meeting to be held on April 1, 1998, on:
On motion by Councillor Bossons:
(1) how long disabled parking permits are valid;
On motion by Councillor Johnston:
(2) discussions to date with the province on the problems arising because of
the process of issuance of disabled parking permits;
On motion by Councillor Fotinos:
(3) the legality of connecting the medical approvals required and the issuance
of disabled parking permits to the ownership and registration of the
vehicle; and
On motion by Councillor Miller:
(4) the disabled and related permit parking programs in the Greater Miami area.
(Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services - Encl. - cc: E. Capizzano, City
Works Services - No Encl. - March 4, 1998)
(Clause No. 31, Report No. 2)
67. The Toronto Community Council had before it a draft by-law from the City Solicitor
respecting stopping up, closing and conveyancing of a portions of public highways
adjoining the Eaton Centre (Downtown).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it Clause 8, contained in Report
No. 23 of the Executive Committee of the former City of Toronto, titled Stopping
Up, Closing and Conveyancing - Portions of Public Highways Adjoining the Eaton
Centre (Ward 6) ; which was adopted, as amended by City Council at its meeting on
October 6 and 7, 1997.
Pursuant to Clause 9 of Report No. 7 of the City Services Committee of the former
City of Toronto, titled, Closing and Conveyancing - Lane East of Yonge Street,
Extending Southerly from Wood Street, which was adopted by City Council at is
meeting on March 23, 1989, notice of its hearing on February 18, 1998, with
respect to the proposed enactment of the draft by-law was advertised in a daily
newspaper on January 30, February 2, February 9 and February 16, 1998, and no one
appeared before the Toronto Community Council in connection with the foregoing
matter.
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council for its meeting to be held on March 4, 1998 that subject to compliance
with the conditions imposed by the former Toronto City Council at its meeting held
on October 6 and 7, 1997, a by-law in the form of the draft by-law and a by-law to
amend Schedule A of the former City of Toronto By-law No. 1995-0194 be enacted:
(Clause No. 1, Report No. 2)
68. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (January 27, 1998) from the
Commissioner of City Works Services respecting an appeal of boulevard cafe
privileges for Sullivan Street Flankage of 221 Spadina Avenue (Downtown).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it the following communications:
- (February 17, 1998) from G & J. Kearns; and
- (undated) from Mr. Anthony Mancini and Ms. Cairine Wilson.
The following persons appeared before the Toronto Community Council in connection
with the foregoing matter:
- Ms. Anh Mai, Dai Nam Restaurant; and
- Trudy Kearns, Toronto, Ontario.
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council for its meeting to be held on March 4, 1998, that City Council deny the
application for boulevard cafe privileges on the Sullivan Street flankage of 221
Spadina Avenue.
On a further motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council also
requested appropriate officials to provide information to the Community Council on
the polling process.
(Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services - Encl. - ; cc: Ken McGuire, City
Works Services - No Encl. - February 25, 1998)
(Clause No. 5, Report No. 2)
69. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (January 28, 1998) from the
Commissioner of City Works Services respecting an application for curblane vending
privileges on Cherry Street, east side, 44.5 metres south of Commissioners Street
(Don River).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it a communication (February 17,
1998) from Mr. Nicholas T. Macos, Barrister & Solicitor.
On motion by Councillor McConnell, the Toronto Community Council recommended to
City Council for its meeting to be held on March 4, 1998 that a permit be issued
to Mr. Vassil Pachov for curblane vending privileges on Cherry Street, east side,
44.5 metres south of Commissioners Street, notwithstanding the objections received
by the adjoining property owners.
On motion by Councillor Layton, the Toronto Community Council also requested the
Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services:
(1) to report to the Community Council on the possibility of installing traffic
signals at the corner of Cherry and Commissioners Streets; and
(2) to expedite the previously requested general traffic study for the area.
(Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services - Encl. - cc: Lisa Forte, City Works
Services - No Encl. - February 25, 1998)
(Clause No. 6, Report No. 2)
70. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (January 28, 1998) from the
Commissioner of City Works Services respecting Front Yard Parking at 95 Campbell
Avenue (Davenport).
The Toronto Community Council deferred consideration of the foregoing report to a
date to be determined by the City Clerk at the request of Councillor Disero.
(Mr. Naresh Ramnanan, 95 Campbell Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M6P 3T9; cc: Nino
Pellegrini, City Works Services; Councillor Disero - No Encl. - February 26, 1998)
(Clause No. 61(a), Report No. 2)
71. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (February 2, 1998) from the
Commissioner, City Works Services respecting St. Andrews Street, North Side,
between Spadina Avenue and Kensington Avenue fronting premises Nos. 6 to 14
regarding prohibition of parking at anytime (Downtown).
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council for its meeting to be held on March 4, 1998 that:
(1) the stopping prohibition at anytime on the north side of St. Andrews
Street, from Spadina Avenue to Kensington Avenue, be rescinded;
(2) stopping be prohibited at anytime on the north side of St. Andrews Street,
from Spadina Avenue to a point 42.0 metres west;
(3) stopping be prohibited at anytime on the north side of St. Andrews Street
from a point 70.0 metres west of Spadina Avenue to a point 30.0 metres
further west;
(4) parking be prohibited at anytime on the north side of St. Andrews Street
from a point 42.0 metres west of Spadina Avenue to a point 28.0 metres
further west; and
(5) the appropriate City Officials be requested to take whatever action is
necessary to give effect to the foregoing, including the introduction in
Council of any Bills that are required.
(Clause No. 7, Report No. 2)
72. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (February 4, 1998) from the
Commissioner of City Works Services respecting introduction of Bills respecting
permit parking (Trinity-Niagara, Davenport, Midtown, Downtown and Don River).
On motion by Councillor Layton, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council for its meeting to be held on March 4, 1998 that staff be authorized to
introduce the Bills attached to the report (February 4, 1998) from the
Commissioner of City Works Services respecting permit parking.
(Clause No. 27, Report No. 2)
73. The Toronto Community Council had before it a communication (February 3, 1998)
from Councillor Adams respecting permit parking proposal for Spadina Avenue (Bloor
Street West to Dupont Street) East Side (Midtown).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it a communication (July 24, 1997)
from Assistant City Clerk, forwarding Clause 39, contained in Report No. 9 of the
City Services Committee of the former City of Toronto, titled Parking Meters -
Spadina Road between Bloor Street West and Dupont Street (Ward 13) , which was
adopted, as amended by City Council at its meeting on July 14, 1997.
On motion by Councillor Adams, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council for its meeting to be held on March 4, 1998 that:
(1) the parking meter hours of operation on the west side of Spadina Road, from
Bloor Street West to Dupont Street be adjusted, and parking meters be
installed on the east side of Spadina Road, from Bloor Street West to
Dupont Street to operate as follows:
(a) the hours of operation of the existing parking meters on the west
side of Spadina Road from Bloor Street West to Dupont Street be
adjusted to operate from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday,
and from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday, for a maximum period of
two hours and from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., from Monday to Saturday,
for a maximum period of three hours at a rate of $1.00 per hour;
and
(b) parking meters be installed on the east side of Spadina Road to
operate from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, from 8:00
a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday, for a maximum period of two hours,
from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Friday for a maximum period
of two and one/half hours and from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for a
maximum period of three hours at a rate of $1.00 per hour.
(2) the appropriate City Officials be requested to take whatever action is
necessary to give effect to the foregoing, including the introduction in
Council of any Bills that are required; and
(3) a permit parking poll be conducted to propose the introduction of permit
parking on Spadina Road (between Bloor Street West and Dupont Street), in
accordance with the former City of Toronto by-law procedure.
(Clause No. 44, Report No. 2)
74. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (January 9, 1998) from the
Commissioner of City Works Services respecting a public hearing regarding
maintenance of a wooden fence at 745 Markham Street (Midtown).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it the following communications:
- (January 16, 1998) from Maria Rodrigues;
- (February 11, 1998) from Mr. Daryl Christoff.
Mr. George Prokos, Toronto, Ontario appeared before the Toronto Community Council
in connection with the foregoing matter.
On motion by Councillor Adams, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council for its meeting to be held on March 4, 1998 that Council approve the
maintenance of the wooden fence within the City boulevard fronting 745 Markham
Street, provided that the height of the fence is reduced so as not to exceed 1.0 m
and subject to the owners entering into an agreement with the City of Toronto, as
prescribed under Chapter 313 of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code.
On motion by Councillor Pantalone, the Toronto Community Council also requested
appropriate officials to report to the Toronto Community Council, for its meeting
to be held on April 1, 1998 on:
(1) whether the issue of the fence by-law can be delegated to a fence by-law
process or to the Committee of Adjustment;
(2) how to achieve this;
(3) the desirability of doing so; and
On motion by Councillor Jakobek:
(4) by-law amendments required to prohibit privacy fences or screening fences
on corner properties over and above a height of 42 inches.
Councillor Adams had a conflict of interest.
(Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services - Encl. - cc: Fani Lauzon, City
works Services - No Encl. - February 24, 1998)
(Clause No. 8, Report No. 2)
75. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (August 27, 1997) from the
Commissioner of City Works Services respecting Oakwood Avenue at its Intersection
with Burlington Crescent - Installation of an All Stop Sign Control (Davenport).
The Toronto Community also had before it the following communications:
- Metropolitan Toronto Police Continuous Complaint Form dated August 27,
1996, submitted by Councillor Disero;
- (February 18, 1998) from the City Clerk.
On motion by Councillor Disero, Toronto Community Council:
(1) deferred consideration of the foregoing report;
(2) requested appropriate officials to report further on how to alleviate the
speeding problems on Oakwood Avenue, including discussing the issue with
York Community Council; and
(3) requested appropriate officials to investigate the possibility of
installing traffic signals at Oakwood Avenue at its intersection with
Burlington Crescent.
(Clause No. 61(b), Report No. 2)
76. The Toronto Community Council had before it a joint communication (undated) from
Councillors Pantalone and Silva respecting Manning Avenue (from Harbord Street to
Ulster Street) (Trinity-Niagara).
On motion by Councillor Pantalone, the Toronto Community Council recommended to
City Council for its meeting to be held on March 4, 1998 that, in the event no
objections are received by March 2, 1998:
(1) the permit parking hours on Manning Avenue from Harbord Street to Ulster
Street be changed from the current hours of 12:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.,
Monday to Sunday, to the proposed hours of 12:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m., Monday
to Sunday; and
(2) authority be granted to introduce the necessary Bill in Council to give
effect thereto.
(Clause No. 9, Report No. 2)
77. The Toronto Community Council had before it a (February 4, 1998) from the
Director, Development and Support, Toronto Parks and Recreation respecting Removal
of City-owned Tree at 100 Close Avenue (High Park).
On motion by Councillor Korwin-Kuczynski, the Toronto Community Council
recommended to City Council for its meeting to be held on March 4, 1998 that:
(1) the applicant submit payment in the amount of $1,786.68, for the value of
the tree, removal costs and replacement costs to remove the City-owned tree
at 100 Close Avenue; and
(2) the applicant plant in accordance with Landscape Plan L1 prepared by the
Board of Education, Design Services, date stamped August 11, 1997 by Urban
Development Services.
(Clause No. 10, Report No. 2)
78. The Toronto Community Council had before it a (February 4, 1998) from the
Director, Development and Support, Toronto Parks and Recreation Department
respecting removal of city-owned tree at 170 Gough Avenue (Don River).
On motion by Councillor McConnell, the Toronto Community Council recommended to
City Council for its meeting to be held on March 4, 1998 that:
(1) the property owner submit payment in the amount of $1,605.08, for the value
of the trees, removal costs and replacement cost to remove the City owned
trees at 170 Gough Avenue; and
(2) the property owner plant a new large growing shade tree of a species
satisfactory to the Director of Development and Support, Toronto Parks and
Recreation, and having a minimum caliper of 80 millimetres; such tree to be
planted in turf on the Gough Avenue City street allowance adjacent to this
property.
(Clause No. 11 - Report No. 2)
79. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (February 4, 1998) from the
Director, Development and Support, Toronto Parks and Recreation Department
respecting Tree Removal at 83 Lavinia Avenue (High Park).
On motion by Councillor Korwin-Kuczynski, the Toronto Community Council
recommended to City Council for its meeting to be held on March 4, 1998 that a
permit be issued for injury of the two trees located at 83 Lavinia Avenue
conditional on the applicant agreeing to plant a replacement tree on his property
to the satisfaction of the Director of Development and Support, Toronto Parks and
Recreation.
(Clause No. 12, Report No. 2)
80. The Toronto Community Council had before it a (February 4, 1998) from the
Director, Development and Support, Toronto Parks and Recreation Department
respecting tree removal at 450 Jones Avenue (Don River).
On motion by Councillor McConnell, the Toronto Community Council recommended to
City Council for its meeting to be held on March 4, 1998 that a permit be issued
for tree removal at 450 Jones Avenue conditional on the applicant agreeing to
plant a replacement tree on her property to the satisfaction of the Director of
Development and Support, Toronto Parks and Recreation.
(Clause No. 13, Report No. 2)
81. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (February 4, 1998) from the
Director, Development and Support, Toronto Parks and Recreation Department
respecting Tree Removal at 487 Soudan Avenue (North Toronto).
On motion by Councillor Johnston, the Toronto Community Council recommended to
City Council for its meeting to be held on March 4, 1998 that City Council refuse
to issue a permit to remove the tree located at 487 Soudan Avenue.
(Clause No. 14, Report No. 2)
82. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (February 4, 1998) from the
Director, Development and Support, Toronto Parks and Recreation Department
respecting tree removal at 37 McNairn Avenue (North Toronto).
On motion by Councillor Johnston, the Toronto Community Council recommended to
City Council for its meeting to be held on March 4, 1998 that City Council refuse
to issue a permit to remove the tree located at 37 McNairn Avenue, requiring the
applicant to prune branches away from the house at 34 Yonge Boulevard.
(Clause No. 15, Report No. 2)
83. The Toronto Community Council allowed the introduction of a communication
(February 10, 1998) from Mr. Andrew Musial, Secretary, Roncesvalles Village
Business Improvement Area, addressed to the City Clerk respecting appointment to
Board of Management of the RoncesvallesVillage Business Improvement Area (High
Park).
On motion by Councillor Korwin-Kuczynski, the Toronto Community Council
recommended to City Council for its meeting to be held on March 4, 1998 that:
(1) Councillor Miller be appointed to the Roncesvalles Village BIA for a term
of office expiring on May 31, 1999 and/or until his successor is appointed;
and
(2) Schedule A of Chapter 20 of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code be
amended accordingly.
(Clause No. 3, Report No. 2)
84. The Toronto Community Council allowed the introduction of a communication
(February 6, 1998) from Mr. Alex Ling, Chairman, Bloor West Village, Business
Improvement Area, addressed to the City Clerk respecting appointments to Board of
Management of Bloor West Village Business Improvement Area (High Park).
On motion by Councillor Miller, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council for its meeting to be held on March 4, 1998:
(1) Councillors Miller and Korwin-Kuczynski be appointed to the Bloor West
Village BIA for a term of office expiring on May 31, 1999 and/or until
their successors are appointed; and
(2) Schedule A of Chapter 20 of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code be
amended accordingly.
(Clause No. 4, Report No. 2)
85. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (February 4, 1998) from the
Director, Development and Support, Toronto Parks and Recreation Department
respecting tree removal at 149 Lascelles Blvd. (North Toronto).
Mr. Will Giffen, Toronto, Ontario appeared before the Toronto Community Council in
connection with the foregoing matter.
On motion by Councillor Walker, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council for its meeting to be held on March 4, 1998, that a permit be issued for
tree removal at 149 Lascelles Boulevard conditional on the applicant agreeing to
plant a replacement tree on her property to the satisfaction of the Director of
Development and Support, Toronto Parks and Recreation.
(Clause No. 16, Report No. 2)
86. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (February 4, 1998) from the
Director, Development and Support, Toronto Parks and Recreation Department
respecting tree removal at 222 Barton Avenue (Davenport).
On motion by Councillor Fotinos, the Toronto Community Council recommended to
City Council for its meeting to be held on March 4, 1998, that City Council refuse
to issue a permit to remove the tree located at 222 Barton Avenue.
(Clause No. 17, Report No. 2)
87. The Committee had before it a report (February 4, 1998) from the Director,
Development and Support, Toronto Parks and Recreation respecting tree removal at
203 Geoffrey Street (High Park).
Ms. Vera Kondrachuk, Toronto, Ontario, appeared before the Toronto Community
Council in connection with the foregoing matter.
On motion by Councillor Miller, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council for its meeting to be held on March 4, 1998, that City Council refuse to
issue a permit to remove the tree located at 203 Geoffrey Avenue.
(Clause No. 18, Report No. 2)
88. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (February 4, 1998) from the
Director, Development and Support, Toronto Parks and Recreation respecting tree
removal at 8 Ladysmith Avenue (East Toronto).
On motion by Councillor Bussin, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council for its meeting to be held on March 4, 1998, that a permit be issued for
tree removal at 8 Ladysmith Avenue conditional on the applicant agreeing to plant
a replacement tree on her property to the satisfaction of the Director of
Development and Support, Toronto Parks and Recreation.
(Clause No. 19, Report No. 2)
89. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (February 4, 1998) from the
Director of Development & Support, Toronto Parks & Recreation respecting 13 & 15
Pine Crescent, Toronto regarding Municipal Code, Chapter 331, Article III, Trees
(East Toronto).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it the following communications:
- February 14, 1998) from Dr. Jeremy Williams;
- (January 26, 1998) from Dr. Jeremy Williams and Susan Morrison;
- (December 18, 1997) from Mr. Lewis Arnold, HLT, Certified
Arborist/President, Shady Lane.
Mr. Marty Stevenson, Toronto, Ontario appeared before the Toronto Community
Council in connection with the foregoing matter.
On motion by Councillor Bussin, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council for its meeting on March 4, 1998, that Council refuse to issue a permit to
remove the tree located at 13 and 15 Pine Crescent, requiring the applicant to
abandon or redesign his plans for the proposed development.
On a further motion by Councillor Bussin, the Toronto Community Council also
requested the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services to consult
with the applicant to determine whether there are other alternatives available for
the proposed development of the property.
(Commissioner of Planning and urban Development Services; cc: Richard Ubbens,
Planning and Urban Development, Parks and Recreation - No Encl. - February 25,
1998)
(Clause No. 19, Report No. 2)
90. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (February 4, 1998) from the
Director, Development and Support, Toronto Parks and Recreation respecting tree
removal at 49 Hillholm Road (Midtown).
The following persons appeared before the Toronto Community Council in connection
with the foregoing matter:
- Mr. Bruce Bostock, Bostock Tree Service;
- Mr. David Grant, Toronto, Ontario; and
- Mr. Stephen Stark, Toronto, Ontario.
On motion by Councillor Bossons, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council for its meeting on March 4, 1998, that City Council refuse to issue a
permit to remove the tree located at 49 Hillholm Road, requiring the applicant to
incorporate the private tree into the proposed new landscaping.
(Clause No. 21, Report No. 2)
The Toronto Community Council adjourned at 12:40 p.m..
The Toronto Community Council reconvened at 2:00 p.m..
Members Present:
Councillor K. Rae, Chair
Councillor J. Adams
Councillor I. Bossons
Councillor S. Bussin
Councillor O. Chow
Councillor B. Disero
Councillor D. Fotinos
Councillor T. Jakobek
Councillor A. Johnston
Councillor C. Korwin-Kuczynski
Councillor J. Layton
Councillor P. McConnell
Councillor D. Miller
Councillor J. Pantalone
Councillor M. Silva
Councillor M. Walker
91. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (February 4, 1998) from the
Director of Development and Support - Toronto Parks & Recreation respecting 192
Glencairn Avenue, Toronto regarding Municipal Code, Chapter 331, Article III,
Trees (North Toronto).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it a plan (not dated) from the
applicant.
Mr. Keith Allin, Toronto, Ontario appeared before the Toronto Community Council in
connection with the foregoing matter.
On motion by Councillor Johnston, the Toronto Community Council deferred
consideration of the foregoing report, in order for staff to consult with the
owners of 192 and 198 Glencairn Avenue to investigate the possibility that the
proposed development at 198 Glencairn Avenue could take place without encroaching
into the root zone of the red oak tree.
(Mr. Keith Allin and Ms. Jan Allin; Ms. Jennifer Muri; cc: Richard Ubbens,
Planning and Urban Development Services, Toronto Parks & Recreation - No Encl. -
February 24, 1998)
(Clause No. 61(c), Report No. 2)
92. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (February 4, 1998) from the
Director, Development and Support, Toronto Parks and Recreation respecting tree
removal at 8 Indian Grove (High Park).
On motion by Councillor Korwin-Kuczynski, the Toronto Community Council
recommended to City Council for its meeting to be held on March 4, 1998, that City
Council refuse to issue a permit to remove the tree located at 8 Indian Grove,
requiring the applicant to redesign his plans for a new garage.
(Clause No. 22, Report No. 2)
93. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (January 15, 1998) from the
Director, Development and Support, Toronto Parks and Recreation respecting removal
of City-owned tree at 206 Caledonia Road (Davenport).
On motion by Councillor Fotinos, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council for its meeting to be held on March 4, 1998, that the request for removal
of a City-owned tree at 206 Caledonia Road be denied.
(Clause No. 23, Report No. 2)
94. The Toronto Community Council also had before it a report (February 3, 1998) from
the Acting Managing Director, Toronto Historical Board respecting inclusion on the
City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties at 93 Balsam Avenue (East
Toronto).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it the following communications:
- (February 9, 1998) from seven residents of Balsam Avenue, submitted by Ms.
Jane Campbell;
- (February 9, 1998) from four area residents, submitted by Mr. Oliver
Manton;
- (February 16, 1998) from Ms. Mary Campbell; and
- (February 17, 1998) from Ms. Andrea L. Burke, Davies, Ward and Beck,
Barristers and Solicitors.
The following persons appeared before the Toronto Community Council in connection
with the foregoing matter:
- Mr. Oliver Manton, Toronto, Ontario; and
- Ms. Andrea Burke, Davies, Ward & Beck.
On motion by Councillor Jakobek, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council for its meeting to be held on March 4, 1998 that:
(1) City Council include the property at 93 Balsam Avenue on the City of
Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties; and
(2) the appropriate officials be authorized to take whatever action is
necessary to give effect hereto.
(Clause No. 25, Report No. 2)
95. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (February 2, 1998) from the
Commissioner, City Works Services respecting Beaches International Jazz
Festivalrequest for refund of financial penalty (East Toronto).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it during consideration of the
foregoing matter, the following communications:
- (February 12, 1998) from Mr. Barry A. Smith;
- (February 16, 1998) from H. R. Merrens;
- (February 15, 1998) from Mr. Frank Loritz;
- (February 15, 1998) from Mr. Ronald Gold;
- (February 17, 1998) from Mr. Walter Hucker;
- (February 17, 1998) from Mr. John L. Chamberlin;
- (February 16, 1998) from W.T. Clayton; and
- (February 18, 1998) from Mr. Lorne Strachan.
The following persons appeared before the Toronto Community Council in connection
with the foregoing matter:
- Ms. Gay Claitman, Toronto, Ontario;
- Mr. Walter Hucker, Toronto, Ontario; and
- Mr. Lido Chilelli, Toronto, Ontario.
On motion by Councillor Bussin, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council for its meeting to be held on March 4, 1998:
(1) the financial penalty of $500.00 levied against the applicant for the band
which played beyond 11:00 p.m. in front of 2298 Queen Street East
(Fitzgerald s) during the 1997 Beaches International Jazz Festival not be
refunded;
(2) the financial penalty of $500.00 levied against the applicant for the band
which played beyond 11:00 p.m. in front of 1971 Queen Street East (Lido s
on the Beach) during the 1997 Beaches International Jazz Festival not be
refunded;
(3) a penalty of $500.00 per occurrence for bands which play beyond the curfew
be included again in the permits issued for the Jazz Festival in 1998;
(4) a penalty of $500.00 per occurrence for bands which play at volumes in
excess of the specified decibel level be included in the permits issued for
the Jazz Festival in 1998, subject to any band first receiving a verbal
request to turn down the volume by a by-law officer; and
(5) the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the
necessary action to give effect thereto; and
On motion by Councillor Jakobek:
(6) staff report back to the Toronto Community Council on a method by which any
future penalties collected for violations of the event curfew at the
Beaches International Jazz Festival be made available to the East Toronto
charitable organization Calvary Baptist Church Food Bank, and that this
policy be put in place in time for the 1998 Jazz Festival, subject to the
City of Toronto grants process.
The following motion by Councillor Korwin-Kuczynski was placed but not voted on:
That the financial penalty be refunded and that the applicant be advised that
there will be no exception in 1998.
(Clause No. 26, Report No. 2)
96. The Toronto Community Council had before it a communication (January 27, 1998)
from the City Clerk, Toronto Community Council respecting Status of Bill C-9, The
Canada Marine Act - Implications for the Port of Toronto, and forwarding the
Community Council s action of January 21, 1998.
The Toronto Community Council also had before it the following
reports/communications:
- (January 20, 1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Development Services;
- (January 16, 1998) from Councillor Chow;
- Clause Embodied in Report No. 1 of the Toronto Community Council, as
considered by the Council of the City of Toronto at its Meeting held on
February 4, 5 and 6, 1998, titled Status Of Bill C-9, The Canada Marine
Act - Implications for the Port of Toronto ;
- (February 17, 1998) from Ms. Margaret Blair, on behalf of Lakeside Area
Neighbourhoods Association;
- (February 18, 1998) from Ms. Mary Hay, Vice Chair, Toronto Waterfront
Coalition ; and
- (February 18, 1998) from Mr. Dalton Shipway.
The following persons appeared before the Toronto Community Council in connection
with the foregoing matter:
- Mr. Dalton Shipway, Toronto, Ontario;
- Ms. Margaret Blair/Elizabeth Borek, LANA, Lakeside Area Neighbourhood
Association;
- Ms. Karen Buck, Toronto, Ontario;
- Mr. John Darling, Toronto Windsurfing Club;
- Mr. Mac Makarchuk, Toronto, Ontario; and
- Ms. Viola Varga, Toronto, Ontario.
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council received the foregoing
reports/commmunications and requested the Toronto Harbour Commission to present
the process respecting its land use plan for the port lands to the Urban
Environment and Development Committee for its information and input, at its
meeting to be held on March 23, 1998.
(Urban Environment and Development Committee;Toronto Harbour Commission - Encl. -
cc: Joe D Abramo, Urban Development Services; Interested Persons - No Encl. -
February 24, 1998)
(Clause No. 61(d), Report No. 2)
97. The Toronto Community Council allowed the introduction of a report (February 9,
1998) from the Director of Development and Support, Toronto Parks and Recreation,
respecting 50 Roxborough Drive, Toronto - Municipal Code, Chapter 331, Article
III, Trees (Midtown).
The Toronto Community Council received the foregoing report.
(Director of Development and Support, Toronto Parks & Recreation - Encl. - cc:
Richard Ubbens, Planning and Urban Development Services, Parks & Recreation - No
Encl. - February 26, 1998)
(Clause No. 61(x), Report No. 2)
98. The Toronto Community Council allowed the introduction of a communication
(February 9, 1998) from Councillor Pantalone, respecting residential front yard
and boulevard parking at 272 Claremont Street (Trinity-Niagara).
On motion by Councillor Pantalone, the Toronto Community Council requested the
Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to report to the Community Council,
for its meeting to be held on April 1, 1998 on granting a variance to permit
boulevard parking at 272 Claremont Street, and that this matter be a deputation
item.
(Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services - Encl. - February 26, 1998)
(Clause No. 61(v), Report No. 2)
99. The Toronto Community Council allowed the introduction of the following motion
from Councillor Pantalone on behalf of Ciouncillor Jakobek:
WHEREAS the City of Toronto changed the Front Yard Parking By-law in an effort to
preserve green space; and
WHEREAS parking problems are a major issue in the east end, leaving limited supply
for the high demand of permit parking; and
WHEREAS the new Front Yard Parking By-law has created hardship for many residents
who would otherwise qualify for Front Yard Parking; and
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT City Works staff be requested to bring forward the
former City of Toronto Front Yard Parking By-law and their original reports of May
7, 1996 and June 28, 1996 and any others considered by Council to amend the by-law
on and after July 2 and 5, 1996, to the next Toronto Community Council for its
consideration;
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT public deputations be permitted, with notice of
the deputation opportunity to be published in a daily newspaper of general
circulation, at least 10 days prior to their meeting date.
The Toronto Community Council adopted the foregoing motion.
(Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services - Encl. - February 26, 1998)
(Clause No. 61(y), Report No. 2)
100. The Toronto Community Council allowed the introduction of the communication
(February 16, 1998) from Councillor Adams respecting Ontario Municipal Board
Appeal for 33 Balmoral Avenue (Midtown).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it during consideration of the
foregoing matter, the following communications:
- (February 11, 1998) from Mr. Carlos Yep;
- (December 1997) Decision of the Committee of Adjustment - 33 Balmoral
Avenue;
- (June 16, 1997) from Director, Development Approval and Deputy CBO; and
- (January 21, 1998) from Administrative Clerk, Ontario Municipal Board.
On motion by Councillor Bossons, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council for its meeting to be held on March 4, 1998, that the City Solicitor and
the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services appear at the Ontario
Municipal Board in defence of the Committee of Adjustment decision respecting 33
Balmoral Avenue.
(Clause No. 60, Report No. 2)
The Toronto Community Council adjourned at 4:45 p.m..
The Toronto Community Council reconvened on Thursday, February 19, 1998 at 9:30
a.m..
Members Present:
Councillor K. Rae, Chair
Councillor J. Adams
Councillor I. Bossons
Councillor S. Bussin
Councillor O. Chow
Councillor B. Disero
Councillor D. Fotinos
Councillor T. Jakobek
Councillor A. Johnston
Councillor C. Korwin-Kuczynski
Councillor J. Layton
Councillor P. McConnell
Councillor D. Miller
Councillor J. Pantalone
Councillor M. Silva
Councillor M. Walker
101. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (February 2, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Urban Development Services respecting 162 Queen s Quay East,
Application No. 997107: Request for approval of a variance from Chapter 297,
Signs, of the City of Toronto Municipal Code.
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council for its meeting to be held on March 4, 1998, adoption of the foregoing
report from the Commissioner of Urban Development Services.
(Clause No. 54, Report No. 2)
102. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (February 2, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Urban Development Services respecting 400 University Avenue,
Application No. 998003: Request for approval of variances from Chapter 297,
Signs, of the City of Toronto Municipal Code.
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council for its meeting to be held on March 4, 1998, adoption of the foregoing
report from the Commissioner of Urban Development Services.
(Clause No. 54, Report No. 2)
103. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (February 2, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Urban Development Services respecting 220 Bay Street, Application
No. 997109: Request for approval of a variance from Chapter 297, Signs, of the
City of Toronto Municipal Code.
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council for its meeting to be held on March 4, 1998, adoption of the foregoing
report from the Commissioner of Urban Development Services.
(Clause No. 54, Report No. 2)
104. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (February 2, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Urban Development Services respecting 273 Bloor Street West,
Application No. 997106: Request for approval of variances from Chapter 297,
Signs, of the City of Toronto Municipal Code.
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council for its meeting to be held on March 4, 1998, adoption of the foregoing
report from the Commissioner of Urban Development Services.
(Clause No. 54, Report No. 2)
105. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (February 2, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Urban Development Services respecting 175 Bloor Street East:
Request for approval of variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the City of Toronto
Municipal Code.
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council for its meeting to be held on March 4, 1998, adoption of the foregoing
report from the Commissioner of Urban Development Services.
(Clause No. 54, Report No. 2)
106. The Toronto Community Council had before it a preliminary report (February 2,
1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Development Services, respecting Official
Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment No. 197025 to permit the conversion of the 10
storey industrial building at 720 King Street West to commercial, light industrial
and live/work units (Trinity-Niagara), and recommending that:
(1) The Commissioner be requested to hold a public meeting in the community to
discuss the application and to notify owners and tenants within 300 metres
of the site and the Ward Councillors; and
(2) The owner be advised that, prior to final Council approval of this project,
the owner may be required to submit a Noise Impact Statement in accordance
with City Council s requirements. The owner will be further advised of
these requirements, as they relate to this project, by the Commissioner of
City Works Services.
On motion by Councillor Fotinos, the Toronto Community Council adopted the
preliminary report from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development
Services.
(Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services - No Encl. - Interim
Functional Lead for Planning - No Encl. - Commissioner of Emergency and Protective
Services; City Solicitor, Attn: Sylvia Watson; Director, City Planning; Chief
Building Official;Director, Development & Support, Parks & Recreation; Director,
Housing Operations; Director, Property Services; City Surveyor; Fire Chief;
Parking Authority of Toronto; Metropolitan Toronto Commissioner of Planning;
Metropolitan Toronto Separate School Board; Toronto Board of Education;
Metropolitan Toronto Police - Attn: Sergeant Paul Cocksedge - Encl. - All
Interested Persons - No Encl. - cc: Paul Byrne, Planning and Urban Development
Services - No Encl. - February 26, 1998)
(Clause No. 61(h), Report No. 2)
107. The Toronto Community Council had before it preliminary report (January 30, 1998)
from the Commissioner of Urban Development Services, respecting Official Plan and
Zoning By-law Amendment Application No. 197031 - 8 York Street and 200 Queen s
Quay West, Parcel YQ-4, Harbourfront (Downtown), and recommending that:
(1) I be requested to hold a public meeting in the area to discuss the
application and to notify tenants and owners within 300 metres of the site
and the Ward Councillors.
(2) The owner submit to the Commissioner of Urban Development Services
additional plans and information that address the outstanding issues
identified in this report such as building orientation, building setbacks,
built form, site access and parking.
(3) The owner submit to the Commissioner of Urban Development Services a
Traffic Impact Study satisfactory to the Commissioner of City Works
Services which addresses the impact of traffic during the peak traffic
season (May to September) on the surrounding neighbourhood and takes into
consideration site access and a mid-block street or driveway.
(4) The owner be advised that, prior to final Council approval of the project,
the owner may be required to submit a Noise Impact Statement. The owner
will be further advised of these requirements, as they relate to this
project, by the Commissioner of City Works Services.
The Toronto Community Council also had before it a communication (February 13,
1998) from Angelo Sangiorgio, Toronto Catholic School Board.
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council adopted the
preliminary report from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development
Services.
(Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services - No Encl. - Interim
Functional Lead for Planning - No Encl. - Commissioner of Emergency and Protective
Services; City Solicitor, Attn: Sylvia Watson; Director, City Planning; Chief
Building Official;Director, Development & Support, Parks & Recreation; Director,
Housing Operations; Director, Property Services; City Surveyor; Fire Chief;
Parking Authority of Toronto; Metropolitan Toronto Commissioner of Planning;
Metropolitan Toronto Separate School Board; Toronto Board of Education;
Metropolitan Toronto Police - Attn: Sergeant Paul Cocksedge - Encl. - All
Interested Persons - No Encl. - cc: Diane Birchall, Planning and Urban Development
Services - February 26, 1998)
(Clause No. 61(j), Report No. 2)
108. The Toronto Community Council had before it a preliminary report (February 2,
1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Development Services, respecting Official
Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application No. 197029 to permit three
residential buildings with at-grade commercial uses on the block bounded by Bay
Street, Dundas Street West, Elizabeth Street and Foster Place (Downtown), and
recommending that:
(1) I be requested to hold a public meeting in the community to discuss the
application and to notify owners and tenants within 300 metres of the site
and the Ward Councillors.
(2) The owner be advised to close the existing vehicular entrance to the
parking lot on the south side of Dundas Street West, prior to any further
reporting on this application.
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council:
(1) adopted the foregoing preliminary report; and
(2) requested the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services to
report to the Toronto Community Council at its meeting to be held on April
1, 1998 on how the proposed Civic Centre Complex may affect the
development:
(Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services - No Encl. - Interim
Functional Lead for Planning - No Encl. - Commissioner of Emergency and Protective
Services; City Solicitor, Attn: Sylvia Watson; Director, City Planning; Chief
Building Official;Director, Development & Support, Parks & Recreation; Director,
Housing Operations; Director, Property Services; City Surveyor; Fire Chief;
Parking Authority of Toronto; Metropolitan Toronto Commissioner of Planning;
Metropolitan Toronto Separate School Board; Toronto Board of Education;
Metropolitan Toronto Police - Attn: Sergeant Paul Cocksedge - Encl. - All
Interested Persons - No Encl. - cc: Michael Major, Planning and Urban Development
Services - February 26, 1998)
(Clause No. 61(l), Report No. 2)
109. The Toronto Community Council had before it a proposals report (February 2, 1998)
from the Commissioner of Urban Development Services, respecting Chinatown
Initiative (Downtown), and recommending that:
(1) Urban Development Services staff in consultation with the Ward Councillors
hold a public meeting in the area to discuss proposals made in this report,
and that the Ward Councillors, Business Associations, Residents
Associations and area residents be invited to attend the public meeting.
(2) Following the public meeting referred to in Recommendation 1 above,
Commissioner of Urban Development Services staff prepare a final report
with appropriate recommendations to the Toronto Community Council.
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council amended the report by
inserting the words, in consultation with the Ward Councillors after the words,
Urban Development Services staff , in Recommendation No. (1), and adopted the
report as amended.
(Clause No. 61(m), Report No. 2)
110. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (February 5, 1998) from the
Toronto Community Council Solicitor respecting expropriation of the private lane
which extends northerly from Humberside Avenue, between High Park and Pacific
Avenue, for Public Lane Purposes (High Park).
On motion by Councillor Korwin-Kuczynski, the Toronto Community Council
recommended to City Council for its meeting to be held on March 4, 1998 that:
(1) City Council approve the proposed expropriation of the private lane which
extends northerly from Humberside Avenue, between High Park Avenue and
Pacific Avenue, for public lane purpose, as the expropriation of the lands
is required for public lane purposes. It is believed that the safety and
utility of the laneway will, after acquisition, be improved through the
installation of paving, drainage and lighting;
(2) City Council authorize, as recommended by the Inquiry Officer, the payment
of $200.00 in costs to the solicitor for the objector;
(3) the City Clerk be directed to cause the decision of City Council, and
reasons to be served upon Mr. Timothy P. Czajkowski, c/o Serge Jusyp, Suite
112, 100 Wellesley Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4Y 1H5, party to the
inquiry, and to the Chief Inquiry Officer, Ministry of the Attorney
General, Crown Law Office - Civil Law, 8th floor - 720 Bay Street, Toronto,
Ontario, M5G 2K1, within 90 days after the date of the receipt of the
report of the Inquiry Officer in accordance with the Expropriations Act; and
(4) (a) the City Clerk or designate and City Treasurer or designate be
authorized and directed to execute a Certificate of Approval in the
form prescribed in the Expropriations Act;
(b) leave be granted for the introduction of the necessary Bills in
Council to give effect thereto;
(c) offers of compensation, in compliance with the requirements of the
Expropriations Act, to the registered owners, and/or whomever may
be entitled to be served, be approved up to the amount of the
appraisal reports obtained by the Commissioner of Corporate
Services, and that the appropriate City Officials be authorized to
offer immediate payment of 100% of the offers of compensation and
to settle the compensation claims within the limits of their
authority and further be authorized to complete these transactions;
prepare the necessary documents releasing the City from any claims
arising from the expropriation of land; pay any interest charges or
expenses incurred by the City; and pay any reasonable legal and
appraisal fees associated therewith;
(d) the lands be placed under the jurisdiction of the Commissioner of
Corporate Services until required for public lane purposes; and
(e) that the appropriate City Officials be authorized to take such
action as may be necessary to complete these transactions and/or
take possession of the lands involved, including the preparation
and registration of the Expropriation Plan and service of the
required documents such as Notice of Expropriation, Notice of
Possession, Notice of Election, Without Prejudice Offers, Appraisal
Reports, etc.
(Clause No. 47, Report No. 2)
111. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (February 5, 1998) from the
Toronto Community Council Solicitor, respecting expropriation of the private lane
at the rear of premises No. 58-66 Williamson Road and 252 and 256 Glen Manor Drive
West, for public lane purpose (East Toronto).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it a communication (February 6,
1998) from Mr. Bernard Lucht and Ms. Susan Crammond.
On motion by Councillor Bussin, the Toronto Community Council deferred
consideration of the report (February 5, 1998) from the City Solicitor, Toronto
Community Council until its meeting to be held on April 1, 1998.
(Ms. Susan Leonora Crammond and Mr. Bernard Lucht, 9 Southwood Drive, Toronto M4E
2T7; Chief Inquiry Officer, Ministry of the Attorney General, Crown Law Office-
Civil Law, 8th Floor, 720 Bay Street, Toronto M5G 2K1; cc: Edward A. Earle, City
Works Services - No Encl. - February 26, 1998)
(Clause No. 61(n), Report No. 2)
112. The Toronto Community Council had before it a settlement report (February 3, 1998)
from the Commissioner, Urban Development Services respecting Ontario Municipal
Board Hearing on Zoning By-law No. 1997-0175 - Yonge Street between Soudan and
Davisville Avenue (North Toronto).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it Clause 5, contained in
Report No. 6 of the Land Use Committee, of the former City of Toronto, titled
Draft Zoning By-law - Yonge Street between Soudan Avenue and Davisville Avenue
(Wards 15 and 16) , which was adopted at its meeting of April 14, 1997.
On motion by Councillor McConnell, the Toronto Community Council recommended to
City Council for its meeting to be held on March 4, 1998 that:
City Council instruct the City Solicitor and the Commissioner of Urban Development
Services to attend the Ontario Municipal Board hearing to settle the appeals
respecting By-law No.1997-0175, based on the following terms:
(a) the appeal of By-law No.1997-0175 be dismissed;
(b) the City Solicitor and the Commissioner of Urban Development Services be
authorized to present to the Ontario Municipal Board a settlement involving
amendments to By-law No. 1997-0175 as it applies to 1910 Yonge Street, 1920
Yonge Street and 1962-66 Yonge Street to provide as follows:
- No building or portion thereof on lands known as 1910, 1920 and
1962-66 Yonge Street may be used for the purpose of a place of
amusement;
- On lands known as 1910 Yonge Street, a restaurant, take-out
restaurant, club, bake shop, or place of assembly is a permitted
use provided:
- such uses are not located above the first storey above
grade;
- the non-residential gross floor area of any individual use
or combination of those uses does not exceed 375 m2;
- the total non-residential gross floor area of any and all of
those uses does not exceed 1,125 m2; and
- at least one parking space is provided for each 100 m2 of
total floor area or fraction thereof in excess of the first
700 m2 used for restaurants and take-out restaurants.
- On lands known as 1920 Yonge Street, a restaurant, take-out
restaurant, club, bake shop, or place of assembly is a permitted
use provided:
- such uses are not located above the first storey above
grade;
- the non-residential gross floor area of any individual use
or combination of those uses does not exceed 375 m2;
- the total non-residential gross floor area of any and all of
those uses does not exceed 700 m2; and
- at least one parking space is provided for each 100 m2 of
total floor area or fraction thereof in excess of the first
500 m2 used for restaurants and take-out restaurants.
- On lands known as 1962-1966 Yonge Street, a restaurant, take-out
restaurant, club, bake shop, or place of assembly is a permitted
use provided:
- such uses are not located above the first storey above
grade;
- the non-residential gross floor area of any individual use
or combination of those uses does not exceed 300m2; and
- the total non-residential gross floor area of any and all of
those uses does not exceed 400 m2; and
(c) the Ontario Municipal Board dispose of the Zoning appeal on the foregoing
basis.
(Clause No. 48, Report No. 2)
113. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (February 5, 1998) from the
Council Solicitor respecting approval of benefitting assessment by-law -parking
facility at 266,268 and 272 Rhodes Avenue and 475, 481 and 487 Craven Road (East
Toronto).
On motion by Councillor Bussin, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council for its meeting to be held on March 4, 1998 that:
1) City Council pass a by-law in substantially the form attached as Schedule
B to the report (February 5, 1998) from the City Solicitor to authorize
the levy against lands in defined areas with respect to a portion of the
capital costs for the development of a 40-space surface parking lot at 266,
268 and 272 Rhodes Avenue and 475, 481 and 487 Craven Road in the City of
Toronto; and
(2) the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the
necessary action to give effect thereto.
(Clause No. 49, Report No. 2)
114. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (February 5, 1998) from the
City Solicitor, Toronto Community Council, respecting Minor Variance Appeals -
Ontario Municipal Board Decision for 75 Howland Avenue (Midtown).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it a communication (February 17,
1998) from Mr. Roger Hall.
On motion by Councillor Adams, the Toronto Community Council:
(1) received the report (February 5, 1998) from the City Solicitor, Toronto
Community Council for information; and
(2) referred the communication (February 17, 1998) from Mr. Roger Hall to the
Chief Building Official, with the request that she give every consideration
to the request contained therein.
(Chief Building Official - Encl. - cc: Interested Persons; Robert Howe, Legal
Services - No Encl. - February 26, 1998)
(Clause No. 61(p), Report No. 2)
115. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (February 5, 1998) from the
City Solicitor, Toronto Community Council, respecting Ontario Municipal Board
Decision for 121 Avenue Road (Midtown).
On motion by Councillor Adams, the Toronto Community Council received the report
(February 5, 1998) from the City Solicitor, Toronto Community Council for
information.
(Interested Persons; cc: Robert Howe, Legal Services - Encl. - February 25, 1998)
(Clause No. 61(q), Report No. 2)
116. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (January 27, 1998) from the
City Solicitor, respecting Ontario Municipal Board Decision for 111 Granby Street
(Downtown).
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council received the report
for information.
(Interested Persons; cc: Raymond M. Feig, Legal Services - No Encl. - February 25,
1998)
(Clause No. 61(r), Report No. 2)
117. The Toronto Community Council had before it a status report (February 3, 1998)
from the Commissioner of Urban Development Services, on a mechanism to provide
Councillors with timely notification of Committee of Adjustment Appeals.
.
On motion by Councillor McConnell, the Toronto Community Council received the
report (February 3, 1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Development Services for
information.
(Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services; City Solicitor; cc:
Raymond M. Feig, Legal Services; Beate Bowron, Urban Development Services - Encl. -
February 26, 1998)
(Clause No. 61(s), Report No. 2)
118. The Toronto Community Council had before it a communication (January 27, 1998)
from Councillor Bossons, Midtown, respecting a definition of grade for the purpose
of calculating permissible density - properties adjacent to a ravine or on a
ravine, and requesting Planning Staff to report.
On motion by Councillor Bossons, the Toronto Community Council requested the
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services to report to the Toronto
Community Council on the Definition of Grade for the Purpose of Calculating
Permissible Density for Properties Adjacent to a Ravine or on a Ravine.
(Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services; cc: Ian Cooper, Urban
Planning and Development Services - Encl. - February 26, 1998)
(Clause No. 61(t), Report No. 2)
119. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report communication (January 26,
1998) from John Bessai, Bathurst Quay Neighbourhood Association respecting
Committee of Adjustment Appeal for 550 Queens Quay West (Downtown), and requesting
Council s support of the Bathurst Quay Neighbourhood Association s appeal of
Committee of Adjustment Decision Number A-1058-97.
The Toronto Community Council also had before it the following communications:
- (January 13, 1998) from Ms. Brynne Teall, Bathurst Quay Neighbourhood
Association addressed to the Committee of Adjustment; and
- (December 5, 1997) from Mr. Paul Bedford, Urban Development Services
forwarding the Committee of Adjustment Decision (December 17, 1997); and
- (February 12, 1998) from Councillor Rae.
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council for its meeting to be held on March 4, 1998 that the City Solicitor and
the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services be authorized to
appear at the Ontario Municipal Board in support of the appeal of the decision of
the Committee of Adjustment by the Bathurst Quay Neighbourhood Association
respecting 550 Queens Quay West.
(Clause No. 50, Report No. 2)
120. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (February 5, 1998) from the
Toronto Community Council Solicitor, respecting Ontario Municipal Board Decision
for 213 Pape Avenue (Don River).
On motion by Councillor McConnell, the Toronto Community Council received the
report (February 5, 1998) from the City Solicitor, Toronto Community Council for
information.
(Interested Persons; cc: John Paton, Legal Services - No Encl. - February 26,
1998)
(Clause No. 61(u), Report No. 2)
121. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (February 3, 1998) from the
Commissioner, City Works Services respecting Queen Street East at Woodfield Road
prohibition of stopping in the vicinity of the pedestrian crossover (East
Toronto).
On motion by Councillor Bussin, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council for its meeting to be held on March 4, 1998 that:
(1) stopping be prohibited at anytime on the north side of Queen Street East
from Woodfield Road to a point 15.0 metres east;
(2) stopping be prohibited at anytime on the south side of Queen Street East
from Woodfield Road to a point 15.0 metres west; and
(3) the appropriate City Officials be requested to take whatever action is
necessary to give effect to the foregoing, including the introduction in
Council of any Bills that are required.
(Clause No. 56, Report No. 2)
122. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (February 2, 1998) from the
Commissioner of City Works Services, respecting a request to install a disabled
person s on-street parking space at premises No. 98 McRoberts Avenue (Davenport).
On motion by Councillor Fotinos, the Toronto Community Council received the report
(February 2, 1998) from the Commissioner of City Works Services for information.
(Commissioner of City Works Services - Encl. - cc: E. Holl, City Works Services -
No Encl. - February 26, 1998)
(Clause No. 61(w), Report No. 2)
123. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (February 11, 1998) from the
Commissioner, Works and Emergency Services respecting requests for exemption for
front yard parking at 151, 153 and 155 Bowood Avenue (North Toronto).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it the following:
- report (February 11, 1998) Commissioner, Works and Emergency Services;
- communications (February 17, 1998) 16 letters in support of application.
On motion by Councillor Johnston, the Toronto Community Council recommended to
City Council for its meeting to be held on March 4, 1998 that:
(1) the request for an exemption from Municipal Code Chapter 400, to permit
Front Yard Parking at 151 Bowood Avenue be approved, subject to the
applicant entering into the agreements and paying the fees prescribed by
the former City of Toronto Municipal Code; and
(2) the request for an exemption from Municipal Code Chapter 400, to permit
Front Yard Parking at 153 and 155 Bowood Avenue be approved, subject to the
applicant entering into the agreements and paying the fees prescribed by
the former City of Toronto Municipal Code.
(Clause No. 57, Report No. 2)
124. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (February 10, 1998) from the
Commissioner, Works and Emergency Services respecting South Eglinton Area (East)
Traffic Calming Project (Phase 1) - Initial Monitoring (North Toronto).
On motion by Councillor Johnston, the Toronto Community Council adopted the
foregoing report.
(Clause No. 61(o), Report No. 2)
125. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (February 4, 1998) from the
City Solicitor respecting Draft Zoning By-law and Official Plan Amendment for 1101
Dupont Street (Davenport).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it a final report (January 23, 1998)
from the Commissioner, Urban Development Services respecting Application No.
197017 for and Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for the lands at 1101
Dupont Street to permit conversion of a 3-storey industrial building and the
construction of four townhouses, all for live-work purposes, at this site near
Dupont and Dufferin Streets.
The Toronto Community Council reports, for the information of Council, that notice
of the public meeting was given in accordance with the Planning Act. The public
meeting was held on February 19, 1998 and Mr. Adam Brown, Toronto, Ontario,
addressed the Toronto Community Council.
On motion by Councillor Fotinos, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council for its meeting to be held on March 4, 1998 that:
(1) the Draft By-laws attached to the Report (February 4, 1998) of the City
Solicitor be approved and authority be granted to introduce the necessary
Bills in Council to give effect thereto; and
(2) the report (January 23, 1998) from the Commissioner, Urban Development
Services be adopted.
(Clause No. 2, Report No. 2)
126. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (January 6, 1998) from the
Commissioner, Urban Development Services respecting variances from Chapter 297,
Signs, of The City of Toronto Municipal Code at 794 Bathurst Street (Midtown).
The Committee also had before it a report (February 2, 1998) from the City Clerk,
Toronto Community Council.
Ms. Louise Talbot, President, Public Optical appeared before the Toronto Community
Council in connection with the foregoing matter.
On motion by Councillor Adams, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council for its meeting to be held on March 4, 1998 that Application No. 997100
respecting minor variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the City of Toronto
Municipal Code to maintain seven illuminated fascia signs at 794 Bathurst Street
be refused, because the extensive encroachment on to the second floor level has
resulted in unnecessarily prominent signage which also sets an undesirable
precedent for other properties along this section of Bloor Street West.
(Clause No. 51, Report No. 2)
127. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (January 6, 1998) from the
Commissioner, Urban Development Services respecting variances from Chapter 297,
Signs, of the City of Toronto Municipal Code for 647 Gerrard Street East (Don
River).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it the following:
- further report (February 11, 1998) from the Commissioner of Urban
Development Services;
- communication (February 13, 1998) from Councillor Layton.
On motion by Councillor McConnell, the Toronto Community Council recommended to
City Council for its meeting to be held on March 4, 1998, that City Council
approve Application No. 997103 respecting minor variances from Chapter 297, Signs,
of the City of Toronto Municipal Code to maintain one illuminated projecting sign
at 647 Gerrard Street East, on condition that the sign only be illuminated between
the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m., and that this be achieved through an
automatic timing device.
(Clause No. 52, Report No. 2)
128. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (September 4, 1997) from the
Commissioner of Urban Development Services, respecting minor variances from
Chapter 297, Signs, of the City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit one undefined,
illuminated non-encroaching sign on the north and west elevations of the third
storey, containing animated and changeable copy at 69 Bloor Street East
(Downtown).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it a communication (February 16,
1998) from David A. Wilson, The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario.
The Community Council received the report (September 4, 1997) from the
Commissioner of Urban Development Services, as the applicant advised that the
application was withdrawn.
(Dominic Rotundo, 453 Chancellor Drive, Woodbridge L4L 5R1; The Institute of
Chartered Accountants of Ontario Inc., 69 Bloor Street East, Toronto M4W 1R3; cc:
Commissioner of Planning and Urban Development Services; Diane Stevenson, Planning
and Urban Development Services; Leontine Major, Planning and Urban Development;
Des Christopher, City Works Services; Dave Brezer, Planning and Urban Development
Services, 1st Floor, Information & Permit Services - February 25, 1998)
(Clause No. 61(f), Report No. 2)
129. The Toronto Community Council had before it a (February 2, 1998) from the
Commissioner, Urban Development Services on 86, 96 And 100 Bloor Street West -
Application No.197027 for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments and Site Plan
Approval to Permit Retail Uses, Nine Movie Theatres and a 143-unit Residential
Development (Midtown), and recommending that:
(1) I be requested to hold a public meeting in the community to discuss the
application, and to notify owners and tenants within 300 metres of the site
and the Ward Councillors.
(2) I be directed to pursue discussions with the applicant respecting public
benefits as per Section 37 of the Planning Act.
(3) the owners be required to submit a Pedestrian Level Wind Study, acceptable
to me.
(4) the owners be advised that, prior to final Council approval, an owner may
be required to submit a Noise Impact Statement and a Material Recovery and
Waste Reduction Plan in accordance with Council s requirements. The owner
will be further advised of these requirements, as they relate to this
project, by the Commissioner of City Works Services.
The Toronto Community Council also had before it the following communications:
- (February 18, 1998) from Lisa McGee, Bloor-Yorkville BIA;
- (February 17, 1998) from Kim M. Kovar, Aird & Berlis;
- (February 18, 1998) from Budd Sugarman.
The Toronto Community Council, on motion by Councillor Adams:
(1) adopted the foregoing preliminary report;
(2) requested the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services to
convene an informal meeting with the applicant, planning staff and
representatives of the Bloor-Yorkville BIA, Yonge-Bay-Bloor Association,
Greater Yorkville Residents Association and the ABC Residents Association
in advance of the public meeting referred to in the preliminary report; and
On motion by Councillor Layton:
(3) requested the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services to
report to the Urban Environment and Development Committee on procedures
that would be in place to ensure that new developments have the best
possible energy efficiency, water efficiency, transit use plans and waste
resource management plans.
(Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services - No Encl. - Interim
Functional Lead for Planning - No Encl. - Commissioner of Emergency and Protective
Services; City Solicitor, Attention: Sylvia Watson; Director, City Planning; Chief
Building Official; Director, Development & Support, Parks & Recreation; Director,
Housing Operations; Director, Property Services; City Surveyor; Fire Chief;
Parking Authority of Toronto; Metropolitan Toronto Commissioner of Planning;
Metropolitan Toronto Separate School Board; Toronto Board of Education;
Metropolitan Toronto Police - Attention: Sergeant Paul Cocksedge - Encl. - All
Interested Persons - No Encl. - February 26, 1998)
(Clause No. 61(k), Report No. 2)
130. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (February 4, 1998) from the
Commissioner, Urban Development Services respecting Ontario Municipal Board
Hearing for 8 South Kingsway (High Park).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it during consideration of the
foregoing matter, the following report/communications:
- (August 18, 1997) from Commissioner, Urban Development Services;
- (February 18, 1998) from G.V. Martinsons, Swansea Area Ratepayers
Association;
- (February 18, 1998) from Ms. Victoria Masnyk; and
- (February 18, 1998) from Mr. William H. Roberts, Barrister and Solicitor.
The following persons appeared before the Toronto Community Council in connection
with the foregoing matter:
- Mr. Peter Chant, Toronto Ontario;
- Mr. William Roberts, Toronto, Ontario;
- Ms. Jilian Saweczko, Toronto, Ontario;
- Ms. Jane Beecroft, Toronto, Ontario;
- Mr. Andrew Paton, Barrister & Solicitor, on behalf of the Applicant;
- Mr. Robert Miller, Toronto, Ontario;
- Mr. Ron Braun, UP Sales & Mktg. PCL Plastics; and
- Ms. Victoria Masnyk, Toronto, Ontario.
On motion by Councillor Korwin-Kuczynski, the Toronto Community Council
recommended to City Council for its meeting to be held on March 4, 1998 that:
(1) Site Plan Approval Application No. 396100 and Application No. 096178 for
consent under the former City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 276,
Ravines, Article I, for a proposed Gas Bar, Car Wash and Retail Store to be
located a 8 South Kingsway, within the Humber Valley Ravine, be refused;
(2) the City Solicitor be authorized to attend the Ontario Municipal Board
Hearing set for March 17, 1998, in opposition to the Committee of
Adjustment Decision, and to retain outside planning advice; with funds to
be payable from Account No. 76539;
(3) the City Solicitor be requested to emphasize the proposed hours of
operation of the gas bar in his submission;
On motion by Councillor Johnston:
(4) the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services be requested to provide a
traffic safety study of the proposed development; and
On motion by Councillor Bossons:
(5) the Commissioner of Corporate Services be requested to report to the
Corporate Services Committee, in Camera if necessary, on the financial and
real estate aspects of acquiring the site for park land.
On a further motion by Councillor Bossons, the Toronto Community Council also
requested:
(1) the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services to consult with
the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and Heritage
Toronto to examine ways to protect the heritage and conservation aspects of
the site; and
(2) Heritage Toronto to report to the Toronto Community Council on the
possibility of designating the site under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage
Act and on further actions the City could undertake to recognize the
importance of this site.
(Clause No. 53, Report No. 2)
131. The Toronto Community Council allowed the introduction of the following motion by
Councillor Miller.
(1) the Property Assessment Division of the Ministry of Finance be requested to
make public the valuation models used, neighbourhood by neighbourhood, to
value residential properties in the City of Toronto, including any
statistical regression equations that were used; further, that the Property
Assessment Division make public the quality control studies used to
evaluate the accuracy of these valuation models, including assessment-to-
sale ratios, co-efficients of variation and dispersion, and full listing of
property characteristics for properties in the ratio studies (including
addresses and roll numbers); and
(2) the Property Assessment Division of the Ministry of Finance be requested to
provide, in as much detail as possible, information on the valuation models
used to assess properties in the other property classes (multi-residential,
commercial and industrial), along with the results of assessment accuracy
tests used for these property classes.
The Toronto Community Council recommended to the City Council, for its meeting to
be held on March 4, 1998, the adoption of the foregoing motion.
(Clause No. 24, Report No. 2)
132. The Toronto Community Council had before it a communication (January 27, 1998)
from the City Clerk, respecting the Role of the Community Councils.
The Toronto Community Council also had before it the following communications:
- (January 20, 1998) from Mr. John Sewell;
- (January 15, 1998) from the City Clerk;
- (January 28, 1998) from the City Clerk;
- (February 17, 1998 from Margaret Blair, Lakeside Area Neighbourhood
Association;
- (February 18, 1998 from Margaret Blair, Lakeside Area Neighbourhood
Association;
- (February 18, 1998) from Phyllis Creighton;
- (February 12, 1998) Report on the Working Group on Citizen Participation;
- (February 19, 1998) from Liz Rykert;
- (undated) from David Vallance, CORRA;
- (February 13, 1998) from Lorna Marion and Janice Hillen;
- (February 18, 1998) from Jocelyn Stratton; and
- (February 18, 1998) from William Roberts, Swansea Area Ratepayers
Association.
The following persons appeared before the Toronto Community Council in connection
with the foregoing matter:
- Ms. Jutta Mason, Toronto, Ontario
- Mr. David Vallance, obo CORRA
- John Sewell, Toronto, Ontairo
- Ms. Mary Scott, Toronto, Ontario
- Ms. Brenda Marks, Toronto, Ontario
- Mr. Robert Barnett, Toronto, Ontario
- Ms. Jocelyn Strattan, Toronto, Ontario
- Mr. William Roberts, on behalf of the Swansea Area Ratepayers Association;
and
- Ms. Julian Saweczko
On motion by Councillor McConnell, the Toronto Community Council requested its
Chair and Councillor McConnell to prepare detailed recommendations based on the
following principles and to present those recommendations to the Special Committee
to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team on behalf of the Toronto
Community Council:
(1) The Appropriate Relationship between City Council and the Community
Councils
(I) City Council should be responsible for establishing the broad
policy and procedural framework in which the Community Councils
act.
(ii) Providing the Community Councils act within the established
policies and procedures of City Council, they can carry out their
responsibilities as the implementation arm of the new City as they
see fit. In cases where the City Council has not established
applicable policies and procedures, Community Councils may act as
they deem appropriate.
(iii) The City Solicitor is responsible for advising Community Councils
when they are in breach of an established City Council policy, just
as the Solicitor now advises City Council when a proposed course of
action breaches provincial legislation.
(2) The Responsibilities of Community Councils and City Council
(I) As much as possible, implementation should happen at the Community
Council level.
(ii) Community Council should retain responsibility for most of the
areas they now oversee.
(iii) Realistically, only City Council can manage sewage treatment, water
filtration, regional transit, and regional arterial roads. But many
things previously handled at the Metro level could and should be
devolved to the Community Councils, including many former metro
roads and all Metro parks. Council should continue to review all
its functions to allow for the maximum local delivery of service.
(iv) By linking these functions into the existing community service
infrastructure, citizens would enjoy cost savings and service
integration.
(v) Community Council should retain responsibility for most of the
areas they now oversee, including sewers, garbage, non-regional
roads, parks, recreation centres, and planning matters other than
regional planning and the Official Plan.
(3) The Powers of Community Councils
(I) In order to carry out these responsibilities, the Community
Councils should have the freedom to establish sub-committees and
other official bodies, and to pass by-laws. Enabling legislation
should be sought to provide these powers.
(ii) Recorded votes should be permitted at all Standing Committee and
Community Council meetings
4) How Community Councils Set and Spend their budgets
(I) City Council should establish spending envelopes for each community
council, based largely on the local council's own budget estimates.
(ii) Community Councils should have the power to spend, within their
envelopes, in accordance with local priorities, provided they did
not contravene a City Council policy, and they did not transfer
funds between budget envelopes.
(iii) No final conclusion has been reached on the division of budgets
into three categories, for equality of service, service equity and
local preferences.
5) Staffing Structures
(I) Policies and procedures for staffing should be centrally
administered by City Council.
(ii) Commissioners should be hired by the City Council. Each
Commissioner should be assigned to a Community Council to serve as
a staff liaison.
(iii) All staff serving the functions managed by Community Council (that
is to say, all staff not involved in broad policy issues) would
report to the Community Council.
(iv) No CAO would be required at the Community Council level.
6) Citizen Access to the Process of Government
(I) The Clerk should make all agendas and minutes available to the
public via the Internet at the earliest opportunity
(ii) Copies of Council agendas and minutes should be made available to
the public in libraries and community centres.
(iii) The Clerk should establish a group fax function to send Community
Council Agendas to citizens who request it, free of charge.
(Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team -
Encl. - February 23, 1998)
(Clause No. 61(g), Report No. 2)
133. The Toronto Community Council had before it a preliminary report (February 4,
1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Development Services, respecting 50 Prince
Arthur Avenue for Application No. 197026 regarding Official Plan and Zoning By-law
amendments and Site Plan Approval to permit eight townhouses behind an existing
19-storey apartment building (Midtown), and recommending that:
(1) I be requested to hold a public meeting in the community to discuss the
application, and to notify owners and tenants within 300 metres of the site
and the Ward Councillors.
(2) the owner be advised that, prior to final Council approval, an owner may be
required to submit a Noise Impact Statement in accordance with Council s
requirements. The owner will be further advised of any requirements by the
Commissioner of City Works Services.
The Toronto Community Council also had before it the following communications:
- (September 7, 1997) from Councillor Adams;
- (September 29, 1997) from Mr. Mark McQueen;
- (October 15, 1997) from Committee of Adjustment Decision;
- (January 29, 1998) from the City Clerk, Toronto Community Council.
On motion by Councillor Adams, the Toronto Community Council:
(1) adopted the following preliminary report; and
(2) requested the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services to
advise the owner that the Toronto Community Council has serious concerns
respecting the setbacks of the two most westerly townhouse units to the
existing Lowther Mews, and the proximity and potential effects of the
overall development on Taddle Creek Park
(Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services - No Encl. - Interim
Functional Lead for Planning - No Encl. - Commissioner of Emergency and Protective
Services; City Solicitor, Attention: Sylvia Watson; Director, City Planning; Chief
Building Official; Director, Development & Support, Parks & Recreation; Director,
Housing Operations; Director, Property Services; City Surveyor; Fire Chief;
Parking Authority of Toronto; Metropolitan Toronto Commissioner of Planning;
Metropolitan Toronto Separate School Board; Toronto Board of Education;
Metropolitan Toronto Police - Attention: Sergeant Paul Cocksedge - Encl. - All
Interested Persons - No Encl. - February 26, 1998)
(Clause No. 61(i), Report No. 2)
134. The Toronto Community Council had before it a preliminary report (January 30,
1998) from the Commissioner, Urban Development Services respecting Official Plan
and Zoning By-law Amendments and Site Plan Approval for 14 Prince Arthur Avenue
(Midtown), and recommending that:
(1) I be requested to hold a public meeting in the community to discuss the
application, and to notify owners and tenants within 300 metres of the site
and the Ward Councillors.
(2) the owner be advised that, prior to final Council approval, an owner may be
required to submit a Noise Impact Statement and a Material Recovery and
Waste Reduction Plan in accordance with Council s requirements. The owner
will be further advised of these requirements, as they relate to this
project, by the Commissioner of City Works Services.
The Toronto Community Council also had before it a report (February 17, 1998) from
Commissioner, Urban Development Services.
On motion by Councillor Bossons, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council for its meeting to be held on March 4, 1998 that:
(1) the report (January 30, 1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Development
Services be adopted;
(2) (a) in the event that the applicant appeals Application No. 197033 for
Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments and requests that such
an appeal be consolidated with the Committee of Adjustment appeal
scheduled for April 14, 1998, the City Solicitor request the
Ontario Municipal Board to adjourn the hearing;
(b) in the event that the Board does not agree to adjourn the hearing
as per Recommendation No. (2)(a) above, the City Solicitor and
appropriate civic staff be instructed to attend the hearing in
opposition, on the grounds that the planning issues set out in the
Preliminary Report have not been resolved;
(c) in the event that outside consultants are required, the City
Solicitor be authorized to retain them; and
(d) if it is necessary, the City Solicitor and/or the Commissioner of
Urban Development Services be requested to report directly to the
Toronto Community Council for further instructions.
(Clause No. 46, Report No. 2)
135. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (February 2, 1998) from the
Commissioner, City Works Services respecting provision of a School Bus Loading
Zone and Student Pick-up/Drop-off Zone in front of Huron Street, No. 541 Huron
Street (Midtown).
On motion by Councillor Bossons, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council for its meeting to be held on March 4, 1998 that:
(1) the existing No Parking 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday
prohibition on the east side of Huron Street from Lowther Avenue to a point
240.8 metres north be changed to operate from Lowther Avenue to a point
95.5 metres north and from a point 118.5 metres north of Lowther Avenue to
a point 122.3 metres further north;
(2) a School Bus Loading Zone , operating between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.,
Monday to Friday, be implemented on the east side of Huron Street, from a
point 67.5 metres north of Lowther Avenue, to a point 28.0 metres further
north;
(3) parking be allowed for a maximum period of ten minutes from 8:30 a.m. to
9:00 a.m and from 3:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east
side of Huron Street, from a point 95.5 metres north of Lowther Avenue, to
a point 23 metres further north;
(4) parking be prohibited from a point 95.5 metres north of Lowther Avenue to a
point 23.0 metres further north from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and from 4:00
p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday; and
(5) the appropriate City Officials be requested to take whatever action is
necessary to give effect to the foregoing, including the introduction in
Council of any Bills that are required.
On a further motion by Councillor Bossons, the Toronto Community Council also
requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to report to the
Toronto Community Council on the possibility of developing a general policy for
parking in school bus zones.
(Clause No. 55, Report No. 2)
136. The Toronto Community Council had before it a communication (February 5, 1998)
from Councillor Walker, respecting the Crisis in Youth Employment.
On motion by Councillor Walker, the Toronto Community Council:
(1) referred the following recommendations to the Community and Neighbourhoods
Services Committee:
(i) that the ideas and concept expressed in the communication (February
5, 1998) from Councillor Walker be endorsed in principle;
(ii) that the urgency to the matter of youth unemployment and
underemployment in Toronto be recognized; and
(iii) that the concept of commencing a dialogue with Mayor Lastman,
Councillor Walker, Councillor Chow and other interested councillors
to discuss the idea of a summit meeting on jobs for youth be
endorsed.
(2) referred the matter of the creation of a Task Force to deal with youth
unemployment under the leadership of Councillor Chow to her for her
comments.
(Community and Neighbourhoods Services Committee; Councillor Chow - Encl. -
February 26, 1998)
(Clause No. 61(aa), Report No. 2)
137. The Toronto Community Council had before it a communication (February 10, 1998)
from Councillor Walker respecting Ontario Municipal Board Hearing for 16 Braeside
Road (North Toronto).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it a communication (February 17,
1998) from Michael B. Vaughan, Barrister & Solicitor.
On motion by Councillor Walker, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council for its meeting to be held on March 4, 1998 that the City Solicitor be
instructed to appear at the Ontario Municipal Board on March 12, 1998 to defend
the Committee of Adjustment decision respecting 16 Braeside Road and to support
the views of the area residents, and that he be authorized to retain outside
planning advice, if necessary.
(Clause No. 58, Report No. 2)
138. The Toronto Community Council had before it a communication (February 11, 1998)
from Councillor Walker respecting parking at 189 Soudan Avenue (North Toronto).
The Committee also had before it a communication (January 28 1997) from Liz
McAlpine.
On motion by Councillor Walker, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council for its meeting to be held on March 4, 1998, that the request for front
yard parking at 189 Soudan Avenue be approved, subject to the applicant entering
into the agreements and paying the fee prescribed by the former City of Toronto
Municipal Code.
(Clause No. 59, Report No. 2)
139. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (February 4, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Urban Development Services respecting 1884 Queen Street East,
Application No. 998001: Request for approval of a variance from Chapter 297,
Signs, of the City of Toronto Municipal Code.
On motion by Councillor McConnell, the Toronto Community Council recommended to
City Council for its meeting to be held on March 4, 1998, adoption of the report
(February 4, 1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Development Services.
(Clause No. 54 - Report No. 2)
140. The Toronto Community Council allowed the introduction of and adopted the
following motion from Councillor Chow:
The Toronto Community Council wishes to express its dismay to the Budget
Committee because of the frequent change of dates of meetings to hear public
deputations on the Capital and Operating Budgets.
(Clause No. 61(z), Report No. 2)
The Toronto Community Council adjourned its meeting at 12:55 p.m.
Chair.
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