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THE CITY OF TORONTO
Clerk's Department
Minutes of the Toronto Community Council
Meeting No. 5
Wednesday & Thursday, April 1 & 2, 1998.
The Toronto Community Council met on Wednesday & Thursday, April 1 and 2, 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
142. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (March 18, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
respecting grant of easements over lands adjacent to Yonge Street to be conveyed
to Toronto Eaton Centre (Downtown).
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 74, Report No. 3)
143. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (March 19, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
respecting acquisition of lane, west of Lansdowne Avenue, extending between Jenet
Avenue and Paton Road (Davenport).
On motion by Councillor Disero, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 75, Report No. 3)
144. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (March 19, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
respecting acquisition of lane north of Bloor Street West, extending between
Armadale Avenue and Willard Avenue (High Park).
On motion by Korwin-Kuczynski, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 76, Report No. 3)
145. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (February 19, 1998) from the
Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services respecting
appeal of denial of application for boulevard cafe - Galt Street flankage of 1043
Gerrard Street East (Don River).
On motion by Councillor Layton, the Toronto Community Council received the
foregoing report for information.
(Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services; cc: Ken McGuire, Works and
Emergency Services - Encl. - April 6, 1998)
(Clause No. 96(k), Report No. 3)
146. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (March 19, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
respecting Adjustment to Parking Meter Hours of Operation - Hayden Street, from
Yonge Street to Church Street (Downtown).
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 4, Report No. 3)
147. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (March 19, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
respecting Bristol Avenue, from Geary Avenue to the north limit of Bristol Avenue
Parkette - Implementation of Alternate Side Parking (Davenport).
On motion by Councillor Disero, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council that:
(1) the parking prohibition at anytime on the east side of Bristol Avenue from
Geary Avenue to a point 130.5 metres north of Geary Avenue be rescinded;
(2) parking on the east side of Bristol Avenue from Geary Avenue to a point
130.5 metres north of Geary Avenue be prohibited from the 1st day to the
15th day of each month, from April 1st to November 30th and at anytime from
December 1st of one year to March 31st of the next following year
inclusive;
(3) parking on the west side of Bristol Avenue from Geary Avenue to a point 133
metres north of Geary Avenue, be prohibited from the 16th day to the last
day of each month from April 1st to November 30th inclusive;
(4) the permit parking system operate on an alternate side basis on Bristol
Avenue, from Geary Avenue to a point 133 metres north of Geary Avenue, from
12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., daily; 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. 5, Report No. 3)
148. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (March 9, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
respecting Colborne Street, South Side, from Leader Lane to Scott Street/Victoria
Street - prohibition of standing at anytime (Downtown).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it during consideration of the
foregoing matter a communication (March 31, 1998) from Mr. Derek Picot, Le Royal
Meridien King Edward.
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 6, Report No. 3)
149. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (March 17, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
respecting installation of on-street loading zones for disabled persons - 440
Gladstone Avenue and 112 Montrose Avenue (Trinity-Niagara).
On motion by Councillor Pantalone, the Toronto Community Council recommended to
City Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 7, Report No. 3)
150. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (March 18, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
respecting Garden Avenue - Introduction of a One Hour Maximum Parking Limit -
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., daily (High Park).
On motion by Councillor Miller, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 8, Report No. 3)
151. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (March 17, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
respecting Harrison Street - implementation of a day-care pick-up and drop-off
area with a fifteen minute maximum parking limit (Trinity-Niagara).
On motion by Councillor Pantalone, the Toronto Community Council recommended to
City Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 9, Report No. 3)
152. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (February 23, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
respecting Various Streets - Parking Regulations (Trinity-Niagara).
On motion by Councillor Pantalone, the Toronto Community Council recommended to
City Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 10, Report No. 3)
153. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (February 23, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
respecting provision of ten minute parking in front of Linden School - 10 Rosehill
Avenue (Midtown).
On motion by Councillor Adams the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 11, Report No. 3)
154. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (March 18, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
respecting installation of speed bumps in public laneways (Davenport).
On motion by Councillor Disero, the Toronto Community Council recommended to
City Council that:
(1) the installation of speed bumps of the type and design noted in the
report (March 18, 1998) from the Director, Infrastructure Planning and
Transportation, City Works Services, at the lane system first north of
Dundas Street West, from Keele Street to Heintzman Street (as shown in
Drawing No. 421F-5151 appended to the report of the Director) be approved;
(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.
(Clause No. 12, Report No. 3)
155. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (March 18, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
respecting School Pick-Up/Drop-Off Zones (All Wards in the former City of
Toronto).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it a supplementary report (March 31,
1998) from Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, Works and
Emergency Services.
On motion by Councillor Disero, the Toronto Community Council received the report
(March 18, 1998) from the Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation,
City Works Services for information.
(Interested Persons; cc: Erin Holl, Co-ordinator, Transportation Operations
Section, Works and Emergency Services - No Encl. - April 7, 1998)
(Clause No. 96(m), Report No. 3)
156. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (March 18, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
respecting implementation of west side parking - Caledonia Road, from the First
Lane North of Innes Avenue to the northerly limit of the Davenport Ward
(Davenport).
On motion by Councillor Disero, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 15, Report No. 3)
157. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (March 18, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
respecting installation of All-way Stop sign control - Bernard Avenue and
Bedford Road (Midtown).
On motion by Councillor Bossons, the Toronto Community Council recommended to
City Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 16, Report No. 3)
158. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (March 18, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
respecting installation/removal of on-street disabled persons parking spaces
(Trinity-Niagara, Davenport, Don River, East Toronto).
On motion by Councillor Disero, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 17, Report No. 3)
159. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (March 18, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
respecting rescindment of parking prohibition - De Grassi Street, east side, south
of Wardell Street (Don River).
On motion by Councillor Layton, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 18, Report No. 3)
160. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (March 18, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
respecting Authorization of the Development of a Neighbourhood Traffic Management
Plan - Avenue Road Eglinton Community Association (ARECA) (North Toronto).
On motion by Councillor Johnston, the Toronto Community Council recommended to
City Council adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 93, Report No. 3)
161. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (March 18, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
respectingtraffic regulations - Robertson Crescent, south of Queens Quay West
(Downtown).
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 19, Report No. 3)
162. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report(March 10, 1998) from the
Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services respecting
Relocate Fire Hydrant to Allow Driveway Widening - 128 Wolverleigh Boulevard (East
Toronto).
On motion by Councillor Layton, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 92, Report No. 3)
163. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (March 5, 1998) from the
Director of Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
respecting request for All-Way Stop Sign Control - intersection of Elvina
Gardens and Erskine Avenue (North Toronto).
On motion by Councillor Walker, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council that:
(1) Stop signs be installed for eastbound and westbound traffic on Erskine
Avenue at its intersection with Elvina Gardens;
(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) the matter be reviewed in one year.
(Clause No. 20, Report No. 3)
164. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (March 5, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
respecting Intersection of Humberside Avenue and Quebec Avenue - Installation of
All-Way Stop Sign Control (High Park).
On motion by Councillor Miller, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 21, Report No. 3)
165. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (March 6, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
respecting intersection of Claude Avenue and Merrick Street - installation of a
northbound Stop Sign Control (High Park).
On motion by Councillor Korwin-Kuczynski, the Toronto Community Council
recommended to City Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 22, Report No. 3)
166. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (February 19, 1998) from the
Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services respecting 25
Musgrave Street - Application for Commercial Boulevard Parking (East Toronto).
On motion by Councillor Bussin, the Toronto Community Council deferred
consideration of the foregoing report to its meeting to be held on May 6 and 7,
1998, for deputations.
(Mr. Albert Colaris, on behalf of Albert Colaris Electric Company Ltd., 25
Musgrave Street, Toronto, Ontario, M4E 2H3; cc: Ken McGuire, Works and Emergency
Services - No Encl. - April 7, 1998)
(Clause No. 96(n), Report No. 3)
167. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (March 6, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
respecting installation of Island Park at Whitehall Road between Highland Crescent
and Maclennan Avenue (Midtown).
On motion by Councillor Adams, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 23, Report No. 3)
168. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (March 3, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
respecting Prohibition of Standing and/or Stopping - Bremner Boulevard, between
Rees Street and Lower Simcoe Street (Downtown).
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 24, Report No. 3)
169. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (February 18, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
respecting Prohibition of Stopping at Anytime - Market Street, east side, from
Wilton Street to the South End and Wilton Street, South Side, from Market Street
to Lower Jarvis Street (Downtown).
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 25 - Report No. 3)
170. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (February 18, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
respecting Prohibition of Stopping at Anytime and Provision of a Commercial
Loading Zone - Piper Street, both sides, from York Street to the Easterly End
(Downtown).
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 26, Report No. 3)
171. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (February 23, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
Implementation of Island Parking - George Street South from Front Street East to
The Esplanade (Downtown).
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council for its meeting to be held on April 15, 1998 that Council receive the
foregoing report.
(Clause No. 77, Report No. 3)
172. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (March 12, 1998) from the
City Engineer, City Works Services respecting Naming of Public Lane, 92 metres
north of Kingston Road, extending Westerly between premises 24 and 26 Lawlor
Avenue (East Toronto) to Jim Samuel Lane .
On motion by Councillor Bussin, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the report (March 12, 1998) from the City Engineer, City
Works Services.
(Clause No. 28, Report No. 3)
173. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (March 12, 1998) from the
City Engineer, City Works Services respecting Naming of City-Owned Lanes - Renfrew
Place, St. Patrick s Market and St. Patrick s Square (Downtown).
On motion by Council Chow, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 29, Report No. 3)
174. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (February 27, 1998) from the
Director, Development and Support, Toronto Parks and Recreation respecting Request
for Removal of a City-Owned Tree - 7 Gange Avenue (Midtown).
On motion by Councillor Bossons, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council adoption of the report (February 27, 1998) from the Director, Development
and Support, Toronto Parks and Recreation.
(Clause No. 78, Report No. 3)
175. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (March 9, 1998) from the
Director, Development and Support, Toronto Parks and Recreation respecting Removal
of City-Owned Tree - 360 Kingswood Road (East Toronto).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it the following communications:
- (undated) from Mr. Durward Anthony and Ms. Helga Anthony; and
- (undated) from Mr. Robert Wymer and Ms. Jennifer Wymer.
On motion by Councillor Bussin, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council that the request for removal of a City-owned tree at 360 Kingswood Road be
denied.
(Clause No. 79, Report No. 3)
176. The Committee had before it a report (March 12, 1998) from the Director,
Development and Support, Toronto Parks and Recreation respecting Removal of City-
Owned Tree at 267 Forest Hill Road (Midtown).
On motion by Councillor Bossons, the Toronto Community Council recommended to
City Council that the request for removal of a City-owned tree at 267 Forest Hill
Road be denied.
(Clause No. 80, Report No. 3)
177. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (March 5, 1998) from the
Director, Development & Support - Toronto Parks and Recreation respecting Tree
Removal at 1669 Queen Street East (East Toronto).
On motion by Councillor Jakobek, the Toronto Community Council recommended to
City Council adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 81, Report No. 3)
178. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (March 16, 1998) from the
Director, Development & Support, Toronto Parks and Recreation, City Hall Office
respecting Request for Removal of a City-Owned Tree at 120 Westmoreland Avenue
(Davenport).
The Toronto Community Council was advised that the foregoing report had been
withdrawn.
179. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (undated) from Greg Cosway,
President, The Cottage Creek Corporation respecting Endorsement of Event for LLBO
purposes Toronto s Festival of Beer.
On motion by Councillor Pantalone, the Toronto Community Council recommended that
City Council for LLBO purposes declare Toronto's Festival of Beer, taking place on
August 7, 8 and 9, 1998, to be an event of municipal significance and indicate
that it has no objection to it taking place.
(Clause No. 83, Report No. 3)
180. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (February 25, 1998) from Mr.
Charlie G. Johnstone, Executive Director, Molson Indy Fest respecting Endorsement
of Event for LLBO purposes for 1998 Molson IndyFest.
The Toronto Community Council also had before it, the following communications:
- (March 25, 1998) from the City Clerk, addressed to the Toronto Community
Council; and
- (March 24, 1998) from the City Clerk, addressed to the Toronto Community
Council.
On motion by Councillor Korwin-Kuczynski, the Toronto Community Council
recommended that City Council for LLBO purposes, declare the Molson Indyfest
taking place in various locations to be an event of municipal significance, and
indicate that it has no objection to the issuance of Special Occasion Permits for
the areas indicated in the communication (February 25, 1998) from Molson Indyfest
on the dates and times requested.
(Clause No. 94, Report No. 3)
181. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (February 27, 1998) from Mr.
Andy McLean, Managing Director, North by Northeast, Music Festival and Conference
respecting endorsement of event for LLBO purposes for North by Northeast Music
Festival and Conference (Downtown).
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council recommended that City
Council for LLBO purposes, declare the North by North East event taking place on
John Street, between Queen Street West and Adelaide Street West, on June 13 and
14, 1998, to be an event of municipal significance, and indicate that it has no
objection to it taking place.
(Clause No. 84, Report No. 3)
182. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (February 19, 1998) from Ms.
Catherine Craig, Events Chair, Cabbagetown Group Softball League respecting
private awards ceremony reception at 519 Community Centre (Downtown).
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council recommended that
City Council for LLBO purposes, declare the private awards ceremony being held by
the Cabbagetown Group Softball League in and around the 519 Community Centre on
July 5, 1998, to be an event of municipal significance, and indicate that it has
no objection to it taking place.
(Clause No. 85, Report No. 3)
183. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (February 25, 1998) from
Philip Noble, Consultant, Street Events Management respecting temporary extension
of licensed area for 99 Blue Jays Way (Downtown).
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council recommended that City
Council advise the Liquor Licence Board of Ontario that it is aware of the event
taking place at Wayne Gretzky s Restaurant, 99 Blue Jays Way, in conjunction with
a corporate function on Mercer Street, and has no objection to an extension of
its liquor licence to cover the full street allowance on Mercer Street from Blue
Jays Way at the dates and times cited in the communication (February 25, 1998)
from Philip Noble, Street Events Management.
(Clause No. 86, Report No. 3)
184. The Toronto Community Council had before it a communication (March 19, 1998) from
Ms. Linda Keyworth, General Manager, The Fringe of Toronto Festival respecting
extension of previous request for the back of the Tranzac Club (Downtown).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it Clause No. 43 contained in Report
No. 2 of the Toronto Community Council, as considered by the Council of the City
of Toronto at its meeting held on March 4, 5 and 6, 1998.
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council recommended 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 that
it has no objection to their taking place; nor to an extension of liquor licence
#40010 to cover the area at the back of the TRANZAC Club:
(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. 87, Report No. 3)
185. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (February 27, 1998) from the
Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services respecting
boulevard bafe for 1997 Cafe Season at 250 Eglinton Avenue West - Shoeless Joe s
(North Toronto).
On motion by Councillor Johnston, the Toronto Community Council recommended to
City Council adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 88, Report No. 3)
186. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (February 23, 1998) from the
Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services respecting
The Second Cup - Boulevard Cafe - McGill Street Flankage of 423 Yonge Street
(Convenience Address of 419 Yonge Street) (Downtown).
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 89, Report No. 3)
187. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (March 10, 1998) from the
Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services respecting
Bella Napoli Trattoria (formerly Brutta Osteria) - Operation of the Boulevard Cafe
During the1997 Cafe Season at 2419 Yonge Street (North Toronto).
On motion by Councillor Walker, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 90, Report No. 3)
188. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (February 23, 1998) from the
Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services respecting
Appeal of Charges for Sidewalk Snow Removal at 817 Broadview Avenue (Don River).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it a communication (March 31, 1998)
from Mr. Joseph Maniscola.
On motion by Councillor Layton, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 91, Report No. 3)
189. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (March 20, 1998) from
Councillor Pantalone, respecting Relaxation of Parking by Permit Only
Regulations on Manning Avenue from Bloor Street West to Harbord Street on Sundays
(Trinity-Niagara).
On motion by Councillor Silva, the Toronto Community Council requested City Staff
to initiate all necessary action including the holding of a public hearing, at the
Toronto Community Council meeting to be held on May 6 and 7, 1998, on amending the
Sunday parking by permit only regulations on Manning Avenue (from Bloor Street
West to Harbord Street) from 12 midnight to 10:00 a.m. to 12 midnight to 7:00
a.m..
(Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services - Encl. - cc: Henry Tretjakoff,
Works and Emergency Services - No Encl. - April 8, 1998)
(Clause No. 96(kk), Report No. 3)
190. The Toronto Community Council had before it a communication (March 5, 1998) from
the Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation Division, Works and
Emergency Services, addressed to Councillor Rae respecting Traffic Control Signals
for Intersection of Church Street and The Esplanade (Downtown).
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council for its meeting to be held on April 15, 1998 that:
(1) a flashing beacon be installed at the intersection of Church Street and The
Esplanade; and
(2) the appropriate City officials be directed to take the steps necessary to
implement Recommendation No. (1).
(Clause No. 95, Report No. 3)
191. The Toronto Community Council had before it the reports (February 27, 1998) and
(October 8, 1994) from General Secretary, Toronto Transit Commission, respecting
510 Spadina Streetcar Line.
On motion by Councillor Layton, the Toronto Community Council received the
foregoing reports for information.
(Mr. Vincent Rodo, General Secretary, Toronto Transit Commission, 1900 Yonge
Street, Toronto, Ontario, M4S 1Z2; cc: Mr. D. Floyd, Functional Lead, City of
Toronto Transportation Department; Ms. Andrew Koropeski, Works and Emergency
Services - No Encl. - April 8, 1998)
(Clause No. 96(r), Report No. 3)
192. The Toronto Community Council had before it a communication (February 26, 1998)
from Brian J. Kearney, Deer Park Crescent/Delisle Avenue Residents Traffic Group,
respecting Delisle Avenue - Request for Amendments to Parking By-laws (Midtown).
On motion by Councillor Bossons, the Toronto Community Council requested the
Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to report to the Toronto Community
Council, at its meeting to be held on May 6 and 7, 1998 on the foregoing
communication.
(Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services - Encl. - cc: Mr. Brian J. Kearney,
Deer Park Crescent/Delisle Avenue Residents Traffic Group, 78 Delisle Avenue,
Toronto, Ontario, M4V 1S5 - No Encl. - April 8, 1998)
(Clause No. 96(s), Report No. 3)
193. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (March 16, 1998) from the
Toronto Community Council Solicitor respecting expropriation of a limited interest
in and over lands for drainage easement purposes at Wychwood Park (Midtown).
On motion by Councillor Layton, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 3, Report No. 3)
194. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (March 5, 1998) from the
Toronto Community Council Solicitor respecting expropriation of private lane -
rear of 58-66 Williamson Road and 252 to 256 Glen Manor Drive West (East Toronto).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it the following communications:
- (March 13, 1998) from Councillor Jakobek;
- (February 6, 1998) from Mr. Bernard Lucht and Ms. Susan Crammond;
- (March 30, 1998) from Mr. Bernie Lucht and Ms. Susan Crammond;
- (March 30, 1998) from Ms. Pat Leary; and
- (March 31, 1998) from Mr. Ron Stockburn and Ms. Joy Morrison.
On motion by Councillor Jakobek, the Toronto Community Council recommended to
City Council:
(1) City Council consider the report of the Inquiry Officer attached as
Schedule A to the report (February 5, 1998) from the Toronto Community
Council Solicitor;
(2) City Council approve the proposed 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 Purposes 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;
(3) City Council specifically modify the expropriation as originally proposed
by approving the expropriation of only that portion of PART 2 on Plan 66R-
17177 shown as PART 2 on Draft Expropriation Plan 2101-1;
(4) the City Clerk be directed to cause the decision of City Council and
reasons to be served upon Susan Leonora Crammond and Bernard Lucht, 9
Southwood Drive, Toronto, Ontario, M4E 2T7, parties 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;
(5) (a) the City Clerk or designate and the 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 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) 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.; and
(6) the Commissioner of Corporate Services be requested to meet with the
objector to investigate whether her concerns can be addressed.
(Clause No. 2, Report No. 3)
195. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (March 19, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
respecting Implementation of Alternate Side Parking on a Year Round Basis -Rains
Avenue, from Melita Avenue to Davenport Road (Davenport).
On motion by Councillor Disero, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council that:
(1) the alternate side parking regulation on Rains Avenue, from Melita Avenue
to Davenport Road, be extended to apply on a year-round basis; and
(2) the appropriate City officials be authorized to take the necessary action
to implement the foregoing, including the introduction in Council of any
Bills that may be required.
(Clause No. 14, Report No. 3)
196. The Toronto Community Council conducted a Hearing in connection with the Narrowing
of Pavement - Gould and Dalhousie Streets (Downtown).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it the Clause 42 of Toronto
Community Council Report No. 2, titled, Narrowing of Pavement - Gould and
Dalhousie Streets (Downtown) which was adopted by City Council at its meeting
held on March 4, 5 and 6, 1998.
In this connection the Toronto Community Council also had before it a
supplementary report (March 25, 1998) from Director, Infrastructure Planning and
Transportation, City Works Services.
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council that:
(1) Recommendation No. (1) of the report from the Commissioner of City Works
Services dated January 30, 1998, contained in Clause No. 42 of Toronto
Community Council Report No. 2 be amended 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 Church Street, as shown on the attached print of Drawing
No. SK-2180, revised March 24, 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, revised March 24, 1998";
(2) the report of the Commissioner of City Works Services dated January 30,
1998, as amended, be adopted; and
(3) a by-law in the form of the draft by-law, as amended by Recommendation Nos.
(1) and (2) be enacted.
The Toronto Community Council also had before it that pursuant to Clause No. 9 of
Report No. 7 of the City Services Committee of the former City of Toronto, notice
of its hearing on April 1, 1998, with respect to the proposed enactment of the
draft by-law was advertised in a daily newspaper on March 10, March 17, March 24
and March 31, 1998, and no one appeared before the Toronto Community Council in
connection with the foregoing matter.
(Clause No. 1, Report No. 3)
197. The Toronto Community Council conducted a Hearing in connection with the
Realignment and Widening of Queens Quay West between Lower Spadina Avenue and
Bathurst Street and construction of Portland Street and Simcoe Street between
Queens Quay West and Lake Shore Boulevard West (Ward 5).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it Clause 5 of City Services Report
No. 4 titled Realignment and Widening of Queens Quay West between Lower Spadina
Avenue and Bathurst Street and construction of Portland Street and Simcoe Street
between Queens Quay West and Lake Shore Boulevard West (Ward 5) which was adopted
by the former Toronto City Council at its meeting held on April 1, 1996.
On motion by Councillor Chow, The Toronto Community Council deferred consideration
of the foregoing matters to its meeting to be held on May 6 and 7, 1998.
(Clause No. 96(a), Report No. 3)
198. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (March 19, 1998) from the
Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services respecting
applications for a boulevard cafe and to construct and maintain a Temporary
Marketing Enclosure (Canopy) - St. Andrew Street Flankage of 350 Spadina Avenue
(Downtown).
Mr. Peter Chee, Toronto, Ontario 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 adoption of the report (March 19, 1998) from the Director, By-law
Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services.
(Clause No. 55, Report No. 3)
199. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (March 10, 1998) from the
Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services respecting
Espressimo Caffebar - Operation of the Boulevard Cafe during the 1997 Cafe Season -
Roxborough Street West Flankage of 1094 Yonge Street (Midtown).
On motion by Councillor Adams, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council for its meeting on April 15, 1998, the adoption of the report (March 10,
1998) from the Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works
Services.
On a further motion by Councillor Adams, the Toronto Community Council also
requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to confirm that the
applicant has requested an extension of the hours of operation, and if so, that
all property owners and tenants within the policy area of the cafe be notified of
the applicant s request for extended hours of operation on Sunday to Thursday
(from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.), and that the matter be scheduled for deputations
at the meeting of the Toronto Community Council to be held on May 6 and 7, 1998.
(Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services - Encl. - cc: Ken McGuire, Works and
Emergency Services - No Encl. - April 6, 1998)
(Clause No. 56, Report No. 3)
200. The Toronto Community Council allowed the introduction of a communication
(undated) from Councillor McConnell, respecting the Spruce Street Traffic Calming
Project.
On motion by Councillor McConnell, the Toronto Community Council authorized the
Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to conduct a poll of residents from
Spruce Street from Parliament Street to the east end on Rolston Avenue, from
Spruce Street to Carlton Street, on Gifford Street from Spruce Street to Gerrard
Street East and on Sword Street from Spruce Street to Gerrard Street East, to
determine the level of community support for the installation of a traffic calming
project on Spruce Street which among other measures, will include the installation
of 6 speed bumps, and that contingent upon the above noted poll indicating a
favourable response of at least 60% of the valid responses, directed that the
statutory advertising required for highway alteration be undertaken.
(Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services - Encl. - cc: Mr. Durward and Mrs.
Helgo Anthony; Councillor McConnell - No Encl. - April 14, 1998)
(Clause No. 96(nn), Report No. 3)
201. The Toronto Community Council had before it a communication (February 24, 1998)
from Councillor Disero, respecting 1340 St. Clair Avenue West, Boyz & Galz Inc.
(Davenport).
On motion by Councillor Disero, the Toronto Community Council requested
Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to conduct a poll with respect to
the application respecting a boulevard patio licence for 1340 St. Clair Avenue
West and to report back to the meeting of the Toronto Community Council to be held
on June 24, 1998.
(Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services - Encl. - cc: Mr. Gino Pastore,
President, Boyz & Galz Inc., 1340 St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto, Ontario M6E 1C4;
Councillor Disero - No Encl. - April 15, 1998)
(Clause No. 96(mm), Report No. 3)
202. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (March 18, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
respecting installation of parking meters - Queens Quay West, north side, from
Lower Spadina Avenue to Portland Street (Downtown).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it a communication (March 31, 1998)
from James W. Harbell, Stikeman, Elliott.
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council that:
(1) parking meters be installed on the north side of Queens Quay West,
from Lower Spadina Avenue to Portland Street to operate from 8:00 a.m to
6:00 p.m., daily, for a maximum period of one hour at a rate of $1.00 per
hour;
(2) loading zones be established to serve Premises Nos. 500 and 550 Queens Quay
West; and
(3) the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the
necessary action to give effect thereto.
(Clause No. 13, Report No. 3)
203. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (March 10, 1998) from the
Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services, respecting
Appeal of Denial of Application for a Boulevard Cafe - De Lisle Avenue Flankage of
1510 Yonge Street (Midtown).
The Committee also had before it a communication (March 27, 1998) from Miss
Rosemary Dymond.
Mr. Tony O Donohue, Environmental Probe, appeared before the Toronto Community
Council in connection with the foregoing matter.
On motion by Councillor Adams, the Toronto Community Council:
(1) deferred the foregoing report until the meeting of the Toronto Community
Council to be held on May 6 and 7, 1998;
(2) requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to consider ways
to allow repolling in exceptional circumstances and to report back to the
meeting to be held on May 6 and 7, 1998; and
(3) requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to submit
recommendations on conducting a further poll for 1510 Yonge Street at its
meeting to be held on May 6 and 7, 1998.
(Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services - Encl. - cc: Ken McGuire, Works and
Emergency Services; Interested Persons - No Encl. - April 6, 1998)
(Clause No. 96(d), Report No. 3)
204. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (March 18, 1998) from the
Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services, respecting
Fences Within the City Street Allowance (All Wards in the Former City of Toronto).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it a report (March 19, 1998) from
the Toronto Community Council Solicitor, respecting Delegation of Fence Approval
Process - Legal Issues.
Councillor Adams declared his interest in the foregoing matter insofar as that he
and his spouse own a corner property and have an encroachment agreement with the
City of Toronto regarding a fence on the municipal boulevard.
On motion by Councillor Pantalone, the Toronto Community Council:
(1) received the foregoing reports; and
(2) affirmed its current policy with respect to fences within the street
allowance.
(Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services - Encl. - City Solicitor; cc: Fani
Lauzon, Works and Emergency Services; Edward Earle, Legal Services - No Encl. -
April 14, 1998)
(Clause No. 96(p), Report No. 3)
205. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (March 10, 1998) from the
Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services, respecting
an Appeal of Denial of Application for a Boulevard Cafe - Broadway Avenue Flankage
of 2387 Yonge Street (North Toronto).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it the following communications:
- (March 30, 1998) from Ms. Cindy Visser;
- (March 31, 1998) from Ms. Bernice Slotnick, Toronto District School Board,
Riverdale Collegiate Institute;
- (April 1, 1998) from Ms. Cindy Visser; and
- Petition signed by 14 residents of 2 Broadway Avenue in opposition.
The following persons appeared before the Toronto Community Council in connection
with the foregoing matter:
- Mr. Gerard Shiels, Toronto, Ontario; and
- Mr. Tony O Donohue, Environmental Probe
On motion by Councillor Johnston, the Toronto Community Council:
(1) deferred the foregoing report until the meeting of the Toronto Community
Council to be held on June 24, 1998; and
(2) requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency to undertake a poll with
respect to the application and report back on the results to the Toronto
Community Council meeting to be held on June 24, 1998.
The following motion placed by Councillor Walker was voted on and lost:
That this matter be deferred until the meeting of the Toronto Community Council
to be held on May 6 and 7, 1998 and that the residents of 2, 8 10, 12 and 7
Broadway Avenue be so advised.
(Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services - Encl. - cc: Ken McGuire, Works and
Emergency Services; Interested Persons - No Encl. - April 6, 1998)
(Clause No. 96(e), Report No. 3)
206. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (February 27, 1998) from the
Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services respecting
Società - Operation of the Boulevard Cafe during the 1997 Cafe Season - Roxton
Road Flankage of 796 College Street (Trinity-Niagara).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it during consideration of the
foregoing matter a communication (March 31, 1998) from Robert Milkovich.
On motion by Councillor Pantalone, the Toronto Community Council recommended to
City Council adoption of the report (February 27, 1998) from the Director, By-law
Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services.
(Clause No. 57, Report No. 3)
207. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (February 19, 1998) from the
Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services, respecting
an Appeal of Denial of Application for Boulevard Cafe - Marjory Street Flankage of
1021 Gerrard Street East (Don River).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it a communication (March 31, 1998)
from Ms. Kerri Larson.
On moton by Councillor Pantalone, the Toronto Community Council:
(1) deferred consideration of the foregoing report until the meeting of the
Toronto Community Council to be held on May 6 and 7, 1998;
(2) requested the Ward Councillors to conduct an informal poll and staff to
provide all necessary assistance in this regard; and
(3) requested the City Solicitor, in consultation with appropriate officials,
to report to the Community Council on providing the Ward Councillor with a
list of those addresses which have voted in a poll.
(Councillor Layton; Councillor McConnell; City Solicitor - Encl. - cc: Ken
McGuire, Works and Emergency Services; Interested Persons - No Encl. - April 6,
1998)
(Clause No. 96(f), Report No. 3)
208. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (February 19, 1998) from the
Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services respecting
appeal of denial of application for a boulevard cafe - Lakeview Avenue Flankage of
1212 Dundas Street West (Trinity-Niagara).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it the following communications:
- (March 31, 1997) from Mr. Thomas A. Shields and Ms. Monica M. Sikk; and
- (March 31, 1998) from Ms. Kerri Larson.
Mr. Carlo Pierozzi, The Restaurant Experts, appeared before the Toronto Community
Council in connection with the foregoing matter.
On motion by Councillor Silva, the Toronto Community Council recommended that City
Council approve the application for a boulevard cafe on the Lakeview Avenue
flankage of 1212 Dundas Street West, notwithstanding the negative result of the
public poll, and that such approval be subject to:
(1) the applicant complying with the criteria set out in § 313-36 of the former
City of TorontoMunicipal Code, Chapter 313, Streets and Sidewalks;
(2) the patio being closed at 10:00 p.m.;
(3) there being no music outside; and
(4) the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services reviewing this matter in
one year.
(Clause No. 58, Report No. 3)
The Toronto Community Council adjourned at 12:30 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
209. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (February 19, 1998) from the
Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services respecting
appeal of boulevard cafe application - Tarlton Road Flankage of 495 Eglinton
Avenue West (Convenience Address for 483 Eglinton Avenue West) (North Toronto).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it the following communications:
- (March 27, 1998) from Ms. Ruth MacKneson;
- (March 27, 1998) from Jan V. Matejcek and Ivana Hanja Matejcek;
- Petition from 42 residents of Tarlton Road;
- (Undated) from Myrna and William Collins;
- (March 27, 1998) from Antoine Darcy;
- (Not dated) from Mr. Steven Costa; and
- (March 31, 1998) from Ms. Kerri Larson
The following persons appeared before the Toronto Community Council in connection
with the foregoing matter:
- Ms. Ruth Gelber, Toronto, Ontario;
- Mr. Bill Knights, Toronto, Ontario;
- Mr. Stephen Costa, President, Autogrill Cafe Incorporated; and
- Mr. Giancarlo Bastone, Owner/Manager, Autogrill Cafe Incorporated.
On motion by Councillor Walker, the Toronto Community Council recommended to that
City Council deny the application for a boulevard cafe on the Tarlton Road
flankage of 495 Eglinton Avenue West.
A motion by Councillor Bussin to defer this matter until the meeting of the
Toronto Community Council to be held on May 6 and 7, 1998, was voted on and lost.
(Clause No. 59, Report No. 3)
210. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (February 19, 1998) from the
Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services respecting
appeal of denial of application for a boulevard cafe at 2827 Dundas Street West
(Davenport).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it the following communications:
- (March 30, 1998) from Mr. Michael Pecorella, Toronto Orthopedic Appliance
Services Ltd;
- (March 30, 1998) from Ms. Patricia Pecorella;
- (March 29, 1998) from Mr. Charles Lund;
- (March 30, 1998) from Ms. Nancy Heaney, WestEnd Holistic Health Centre;
- (March 31, 1998) from Mr. Bob Bundy, Four Seasons Natural Food and Health
Products;
- (March 30, 1998) from Ms. Mary Boudart;
- (March 31, 1998) from Mr. and Mrs. J. Graham; and
- (Not dated) from Gisele Potvin.
The following persons appeared before the Toronto Community Council in connection
with the foregoing matter:
- Mr. Gus Koutoumanos, Toronto, Ontario;
- Mr. Renald Morin, Toronto, Ontario;
- Ms. Michele Morin, Owner of Lightview Apartments;
- Ms. Shelby Graham, Toronto, Ontario;
- Mr. James Graham, Toronto, Ontario;
- Ms. M. Lizotte, Toronto, Ontario; and
- Mr. Jim McDonald, Toronto, Ontario.
On motion by Councillor Fotinos, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council that the applicant be granted permission to erect a temporary patio
subject to:
(1) the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services reporting to the meeting
to be held by the Toronto Community Council on June 24, 1998 on any
problems with the establishment at 2827 Dundas Street West;
(2) the owners being prohibited from playing music on the patio or having any
music emanating from within the cafe;
(3) the patio being closed and cleared by 11:00 p.m.; and
(4) the owners installing and maintaining garbage and recycling receptacles.
(Clause No. 60, Report No. 3)
211. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (February 19, 1998) from the
Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services, respecting
an Appeal of Denial of Application for a Boulevard Cafe - Logan Avenue Flankage of
889 Queen Street East (Don River).
Ms. Kerri Larson, The Restaurant Experts, appeared before the Toronto Community
Council in connection with the foregoing matter.
On motion by Councillor Layton, the Toronto Community Council:
(1) deferred consideration of the foregoing report until the meeting of the
Toronto Community Council to be held on May 6 and 7, 1998; and
(2) requested the Ward Councillors to conduct an informal poll and staff to
provide all necessary assistance in this regard.
(Councillor Layton; Councillor McConnell; Commissioner of Works and Emergency
Services - Encl. - cc: Ken McGuire, Works and Emergency Services - No Encl. -
April 6, 1998)
(Clause No. 96(g), Report No. 3)
212. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (February 25, 1998) from the
Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services, respecting
Whitlock s Restaurant - Request to Extend the Hours of Operation for the Boulevard
Cafe on the Kenilworth Avenue Flankage of 1961 Queen Street East (East Toronto).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it the following communications:
- (March 27, 1998) from Ms. Lorraine A. Chilelli;
- (February 8, 1998) from Mr. Peter A. Wilson;
- (March 30, 1998) from Mr. Vasilios Papamanolopoulos;
- (undated) from Ms. Claire Mason;
- 29 identical letters of support for extension from area residents;
- (March 30, 1998) from Dimitri Panayiota, applicant;
- (March 30, 1998) from Mr. Michael Easson;
- (March 31, 1998) from Mr. Larry Campbell;
- (March 31, 1998) from Ms. Lida Kotzer.
On motion by Councillor Bussin, the Toronto Community Council deferred
consideration of the foregoing report until its meeting to be held on May 6 and 7,
1998.
(Interested Persons; cc: Ken McGuire, Works and Emergency Services - No Encl. -
April 6, 1998)
(Clause No. 96(h), Report No. 3)
213. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (March 18, 1998) from the
Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services respecting
boulevard parking and front yard parking for 272 Claremont Street (Trinity-
Niagara).
Mr. Joe Panatalolvy, Toronto, Ontario, appeared before the Toronto Community
Council in connection with the foregoing matter.
On motion by Councillor Pantalone, the Toronto Community Council recommended to
City Council that:
(1) a variance be granted to permit one boulevard parking space at 272
Claremont Street, subject to the application fulfilling the physical
requirements; and
(2) appropriate City officials be directed to take the necessary actions to
implement Recommendation No. (1).
(Clause No. 61, Report No. 3)
214. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (March 10, 1998) from the
Director of By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services respecting
request for an exemption from Municipal Code Chapter 400, to Permit Front Yard
Parking at 17 Marlborough Avenue (Midtown).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it during consideration of the
foregoing matter, a communication (March 30, 1998) from Mr. Norman Day.
Mr. Norman Day, Toronto, Ontario, appeared before the Toronto Community Council in
connection with the foregoing matter.
On motion by Councillor Adams, the Toronto Community Council recommended that
City Council grant the request for an exemption to Municipal Code, Chapter 400,
Traffic and Parking to permit front yard parking at 17 Marlborough Avenue.
(Clause No. 62, Report No. 3)
215. The Toronto Community Council allowed the introduction of a motion by Councillor
Jakobek and adopted the following:
WHEREAS at its meeting of December 8, 1997, City Council had before it the
City Solicitor's report (December 5, 1997) and authorized the City
Solicitor, the Commissioner of Urban Development Services and the
Commissioner of City Works Services to attend before the Ontario Municipal
Board (Clause 59 of Executive Committee Report No. 25 adopted as amended by
City Council), in opposition to the owner's appeal of the Committee of
Adjustment decision signed July 23, 1997, refusing the application for
minor variance involving an expansion of the premises requiring parking
relief for 1985 Queen Street East; and
WHEREAS the solicitor's report (December 5, 1997) advised of two further
applications by the owner of such property (also requiring parking relief)
and which were to be heard by the Committee of Adjustment on December 10,
1997 and the report stated she would be seeking an adjournment of the
December 16, 1997 OMB hearing to avoid multiple hearings, allowing all
matters to be heard together, provided Council adopted the recommendation
in the report; and
WHEREAS the report adopted by City Council dealt expressly with the July
23, 1997 decision of the Committee of Adjustment and implicitly authorized
the City Solicitor, the Commissioner of Urban Development Services and the
Commissioner of City Works Services to attend before the OMB in opposition
to the two further applications; and
WHEREAS subsequent to Council's adoption of the December 5, 1997 report,
the City Solicitor did attend before the OMB and at her urging, the OMB did
consolidate the three hearings and the consolidated hearing will commence
on April 2, 1998; and
WHEREAS the Commissioners of Urban Development Services and City Works
Services each recommended to the Committee of Adjustment that it refuse the
applications;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Toronto Community Council confirm
that the City Solicitor, the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development
Services and the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services be authorized
to attend before the Ontario Municipal Board at the hearing commencing
April 2, 1998, respecting 1985 Queen Street East, in opposition to each of
the three appeals brought by the owner in respect of the decisions of the
Committee of Adjustment (A-602-97, A-1061-97 and A-1062-97) refusing
parking variances.
(City Solicitor - Encl. - cc: Sharon Haniford, Legal Services - No Encl. - April
2, 1998)
(Clause No. 96(pp), Report No. 3)
216. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (February 19, 1998) from the
Director of By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services respecting
front yard parking at 6 St. Clair Gardens (Davenport).
Mr. Jorge Lisboa, Toronto, Ontario, appeared before the Toronto Community Council
in connection with the foregoing matter.
On motion by Councillor Disero, the Toronto Community Council recommended that
City Council grant the request for an exemption to Municipal Code, Chapter 400,
Traffic and Parking, to permit front yard parking at 6 St. Clair Gardens.
(Clause No. 63, Report No. 3)
217. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (March 18, 1998) from the
Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services respecting
Refusal of an Application for Boulevard Marketing - 1441 Dundas Street West
(Trinity-Niagara).
On motion by Councillor Silva, the Toronto Community Council reports having:
(1) deferred consideration of the foregoing report; and
(2) requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to
report to the Toronto Community Council on whether a smaller area
can be licensed, given the new configuration of the store at 1441
Dundas Street West.
(Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services - Encl. - cc: Ken McGuire, Works and
Emergency Services - No Encl. - April 6, 1998)
(Clause No. 96(i), Report No. 3)
Councillor Miller assumed the Chair.
218. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (March 18, 1998) from the
Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services respecting
appeal of curblane vending privileges at Scott Street, north of Wellington Street
East (Downtown).
The following persons appeared before the Toronto Community Council in connection
with the foregoing matter:
- Mr. Gilbert Formella, Toronto, Ontario;
- Mr Andrew Gordon, H&R Developments, Owner of 26 Wellington Street East;
- Mr. Jim Wilson, Toronto, Ontario;
- Mr. William Christmas, Toronto, Ontario; and
- Mr. Andrew Uy, Leila Deli.
On motion by Councillor Rae, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council that the application for curblane vending on Scott Street, east side, 16.7
metres north of Wellington Street East, by Mr. Gilbert Formella, of Shibley s
Gourmet On Wheels be refused.
On a further motion by Councillor Rae, the Toronto Community Council also
requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to expedite a new
location in the area for curblane vending by the applicant and report back to the
Toronto Community Council at its meeting to be held on May 6 and 7, 1998.
(Clause No. 64, Report No. 3)
Councillor Rae resumed the Chair.
219. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (March 18, 1998) from the
Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services respecting
appeal for driveway widening at 17 Lynwood Avenue (Midtown).
On motion by Councillor Adams, the Toronto Community Council recommended to that
City Council deny the request for an exemption from the by-law to permit driveway
widening at 17 Lynwood Avenue, as such a request does not comply with Chapter 248
of the City of Toronto Municipal Code.
(Clause No. 66, Report No. 3)
220. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (March 12, 1998) from the
Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services respecting
request to licence commercial boulevard parking at 30 Alvin Avenue (Toronto
Parking Authority) (Midtown).
On motion by Councillor Adams, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council adoption of the report (March 12, 1998) from the Director, By-law
Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services.
(Clause No. 67, Report No. 3)
221. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (February 23, 1998) from the
Director, Development and Support, Toronto Parks and Recreation, Commissioner of
Community Services respecting Municipal Code, Chapter 331, Article III, Trees at
14 Riverside Crescent, Toronto (High Park).
Ms. Dyann Sheppard, Toronto, Ontario, appeared before the Toronto Community
Council in connection with the foregoing matter.
On motion by Councillor Korwin-Kuczynski, the Toronto Community Council
recommended that City Council refuse to issue a permit to remove the trees located
at 14 Riverside Crescent.
(Clause No. 68, Report No. 3)
222. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (February 25, 1998) from the
Director of Development and Support, Toronto Parks and Recreation, Commissioner of
Community Services respecting Municipal Code, Chapter 331, Article III, Trees at
54 Wineva Avenue, Toronto (East Toronto).
On motion by Councillor Bussin, the Toronto Community Council recommended that
City Council refuse to issue a permit to remove the tree located at 54 Wineva
Avenue.
(Clause No. 69, Report No. 3)
223. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (March 13, 1998) from the
Director, Development and Support, Toronto Parks and Recreation respecting tree
removal at 2 Cobalt Avenue (Davenport).
On motion by Councillor Pantalone, the Toronto Community Council recommended that
City Council issue a permit for tree removal at 2 Cobalt Avenue conditional on the
applicant planting a five inch caliper red oak replacement tree upon completion of
construction, as indicated in the plan accompanying the application for tree
removal.
(Clause No. 70, Report No. 3)
224. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (March 13, 1998) from the
Director, Development and Support, Toronto Parks and Recreation respecting tree
removal at 27 Glengrove Avenue East (North Toronto).
Mr. Steve Gill, Toronto, Ontario, appeared before the Toronto Community Council in
connection with the foregoing matter.
On motion by Councillor Jakobek, the Toronto Community Council recommended that
City Council issue a permit for tree removal, conditional on the applicant
planting a five inch caliper red oak replacement tree upon completion of
construction, as indicated in the plan accompanying the application for tree
removal. (Clause No. 71, Report No. 3)
225. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (March 18, 1998) from the
Acting Managing Director, Heritage Toronto respecting inclusion on the City of
Toronto inventory of heritage properties at 76 Wychwood Avenue (St. Clair
Carhouse) (Midtown).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it the following reports:
- (March 18, 1998) from the Director, City Planning and Chief Planner
respecting Area Study: 76 Wychwood Avenue - TTC St. Clair Carhouse -
Surplus Lands (also known as the Wychwood Streetcar Barns), and
recommending that:
(1) City staff be directed to study the opportunities for community
uses within the existing buildings and future development of the
site in consultation with Heritage Toronto, Toronto Transit
Commission, local Councillors and representatives from the local
community, and
(2) the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services be
requested to report further on the need to secure a consultant, if
required.
- (April 1, 1998) from the Commissioner of Corporate Services, recommending
that the report be received for information.
On motion by Councillor Adams, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council for its meeting to be held on April 15, 1998 that:
(1) the report (March 18, 1998) from the Acting Managing Director, Heritage
Toronto and the report (March 18, 1998) from the Commissioner, Urban
Planning and Development Services be adopted;
(2) the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services be requested to
report to the Toronto Community Council on dedicating 25%-30% of the land
for heritage and/or parkland purposes, and how the remainder of the area
can be developed in an appropriate manner; and
(3) the Toronto Transit Commission be requested not to seek a demolition permit
for this site until the planning process has been completed.
The following motion, placed by Councillor Pantalone, was voted on and lost:
That the Toronto Community Council defer consideration of this matter until its
meeting to be held on May 6 and 7, 1998.
(Councillor Howard Moscoe, Chair, Toronto Transit Commission, 1900 Yonge Street,
Toronto, Ontario, M4S 1Z2 - No Encl. - April 7, 1998)
(Clause No. 72, Report No. 3)
226. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (March 18, 1998) from the
Managing Director, Heritage Toronto respecting designation under Part IV of the
Ontario Heritage Act for 4 and 8 South Kingsway (Rousseau Site) (High Park).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it a report (March 25, 1998) from
the Toronto Community Council Solicitor.
The following persons appeared before the Toronto Community Council in connection
with the foregoing matter:
- Ms. Madeleine McDowell, Humber Heritage Committee
- Mr. Andrew Paton, Q.C., Barrister and Solicitor
On motion by Councillor Korwin-Kuczynski, the Toronto Community Council
recommended to City Council that the report (March 18, 1998) from the Acting
Managing Director, Toronto Historical Board be adopted.
On a further motion by Councillor Korwin-Kuczynski, the Toronto Community Council
also requested the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services to
convene a meeting in the community on the latest version of Petro Canada s
proposal to establish a gas bar, retail store and car washing establishment at 8
South Kingsway, including the hours of operation, and report thereon to the
Toronto Community Council.
(Commisisoner of Urban Planning and Development Services - Encl. - cc: Richard
Stromberg, Manager, Historical Preservation; Barry Brooks, Urban Planning and
Development Services - No Encl. - April 6, 1998)
(Clause No. 73, Report No. 3)
227. The Toronto Community Council had before it a communication (March 10, 1998) from
Peter Clutterbuck, Co-Director, CSPC and Chair of Community Voices of Support
respecting Community Social Planning Council of Toronto.
The following persons appeared before the Toronto Community Council in connection
with the foregoing matter:
- Ms. Shannon Wiens, Community Voices of Support, c/o Community and Social
Planning Council of Toronto;
- Ms. Susan Neal, Executive Director, Eastview Neighbourhood Community
Centre;
- Ms. Pam Jolliffe, Executive Director, Fred Victor Centre; and
- Ms. Shawnne Soong, Canadian Red Cross, Central Toronto.
On motion by Councillor Bussin, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council, for its special meeting to be held on April 28, 29, 30 and May 1, 1998 to
consider the Capital and Operating Budgets that the Toronto Police Service not
charge non-profit organizations for criminal records checks.
(City Council - Encl. - cc: Interested Persons - No Encl. - April 6, 1998)
(Clause No. 96(j), Report No. 3)
228. The Toronto Community Council had before it a confidential report (March 19, 1998)
from the Toronto Community Council Solicitor respecting Propane By-law No. 193-91
of the former City of Toronto (All Wards in the former City of Toronto).
On motion by Councillor Korwin-Kuczynski, the Toronto Community Council
recommended to City Council adoption of the foregoing confidential report.
(Clause No. 44, Report No. 3)
The Toronto Community Council adjourned at 6:00 p.m..
The Toronto Community Council reconvened on Thursday, April 2, 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 C. Korwin-Kuczynski
Councillor J. Layton
Councillor P. McConnell
Councillor D. Miller
Councillor J. Pantalone
Councillor M. Silva
Councillor M. Walker
229. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (March 17, 1998) from the
Commissioner, Urban Planning and Development Services respecting10 Lower Jarvis
Street, Application Nos. 998007 and 998022: Request for Approval Of Variances from
Chapter 297, Signs, of The City Of Toronto Municipal Code (Downtown).
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 42, Report No. 3)
230. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (March 16, 1998) from the
Commissioner, Urban Planning and Development Services respecting 320 Bay Street,
Application No. 998009: Request for approval of a variance from Chapter 297,
Signs, of the City of Toronto Municipal Code (Downtown).
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 42, Report No. 3)
231. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (March 6, 1998) from the
Commissioner, Urban Planning and Development Services respecting 55 Lakeshore
Blvd. East Application No. 997121: Request for Approval of Variances from Chapter
297, Signs, of the City Of Toronto Municipal Code (Downtown).
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 42, Report No. 3)
232. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (March 12, 1998) from the
Commissioner, Urban Planning and Development Services respecting 543 Richmond
Street West, Application No. 998006: Request for Approval of a Variance from
Chapter 297, Signs, of the City Of Toronto Municipal Code (Downtown).
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 42, Report No. 3)
233. The Toronto Community Council had before it a preliminary report (March 17, 1998)
from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services, respecting
Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendmetn Application No. 197012 to Permit Six
Dwelling Units Above a Motor Vehicle Repair Shop, Class A , at 218, 220, 222
Geary Avenue (Davenport), and recommending that:
(1) the applicant be requested to provide documentation supporting his claim
that the existing motor vehicle repair shop, class A is a legal non-
conforming use;
(2) that the applicant be advised of the planning concerns relating to the
operation of a motor vehicle repair shop in conjunction with the proposed
residential uses; and
(3) that, provided the owner is willing to eliminate the motor vehicle repair
shop component of the development, 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.
The Toronto Community Council also had before a communication (April 1, 1998) from
Mr. Leonard J. Freed, Silverman & Freed, Barristers and Solicitors.
On motion by Councillor Disero, the Toronto Community Council adopted the
foregoing preliminary report.
(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. - Michael Major, Urban Planning and Development
Services - No Encl. - April 8, 1998)
(Clause No. 96(t), Report No. 3)
234. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report preliminary report (March 17,
1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Development Services, respecting Preliminary
Report - 888 Yonge Street (Masonic Temple) - Application No. 198001 for Official
Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments and Site Plan Approval for a 19-Storey Mixed-Use
Building Containing 124 Residential Dwelling Units, and Retail Uses and Above-
Grade Parking (Midtown), and recommending:
(1) That 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) That the owner be requested to meet with staff of Urban Planning and
Development Services and the Toronto Historical Board to discuss design
solutions for preserving the significant heritage components of the
building.
(3) That the owner be requested to submit a Pedestrian Level Wind Study and a
Shadow Impact Study, acceptable to me.
(4) That 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 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.
The Toronto Community Council also had before it the following communications:
- (February 4, 1998) from Ms. Josephine Atri;
- (February 7, 1998) from Mr. Adam Sobolak, addressed to Councillor Adams;
- (February 4, 1998) from Mr. Adam Sobolak, addressed to Councillor Adams;
and
- (February 9, 1998) from Mr. John MacMillan.
On motion by Councillor Adams, the Toronto Community Council adopted the foregoing
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: Michael Mizzi, Urban Planning and Development
Services - No Encl. - April 8, 1998)
(Clause No. 96(u), Report No. 3)
235. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (March 18, 1998) from the
Director, City Planning and Chief Planner, respecting a Revised Preliminary
Report: 56 and 60 St. Clair Avenue West and 55, 55R, 57, 59 and 61 Delisle Avenue -
Application No.12372 for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments and Site Plan
Approval to Permit Two 12 Storey Residential Buildings Containing a Total of 104
Units (Midtown), and recommending that:
(1) I be requested to hold a public meeting in the community to discuss the
revised 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 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.
The Toronto Community Council also had before it a communication (April 1, 1998)
from Ms. W. Jane Beecroft.
On motion by Councillor Adams, the Toronto Community Council adopted the foregoing
preliminary report.
(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: Gregory Byrne, Urban Planning and Development
Services - No Encl. - April 8, 1998)
(Clause No. 96(v), Report No. 3)
236. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report preliminary report (March 18,
1998) from the Director, City Planning and Chief Planner, respecting 9 Jackes
Avenue - Application No. 198003 for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments and
Site Plan Approval to Permit a 19 Unit Residential 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 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 Adams, the Toronto Community Council adopted the foregoing
preliminary report and requested the Commissioner of Urban Planning and
Development Services to investigate securing appropriate community benefits
related to this development through Section 37 of the Planning Act and to ensure
that such agreement provides that benefits serve those in the neighbourhood in
which the application is located.
(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: Gregory Byrne, Urban Planning and Development
Services - No Encl. - April 8, 1998)
(Clause No. 96(x), Report No. 3)
237. The Toronto Community Council had before it a preliminary report (March 13, 1998)
from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services, respecting, 85
Bloor Street East and 44 Hayden Street, Application No. 197030 to Amend the
Official Plan and Zoning By-law to Permit a 20-Storey (61 m) Mixed Use Building
Containing 252 Residential Condominium Units and Retail Uses at Grade (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 that, prior to final Council approval, the 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.
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council adopted the foregoing
preliminary report.
(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: Peter Langdon, Urban Planning and Development
Services - No Encl. - April 8, 1998)
(Clause No. 96(y), Report No. 3)
238. The Toronto Community Council had before it a preliminary report (March 13, 1998)
from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services, respecting 40
and 42 Gerrard Street East, Application No. 197020 to Amend the Zoning By-law to
Permit the Conversion of 113 Below-Grade Residential Parking Spaces in an Existing
34-Storey Apartment Building to a Commercial Parking Use and to Permit a
Convenience Store use at Grade (Downtown) and recommending that the Commissioner
of Urban Planning and Development Services 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.
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council adopted the foregoing
preliminary report.
(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: Peter Langdon, Urban Planning and Development
Services - No Encl. - April 8, 1998)
(Clause No. 96(z), Report No. 3)
239. The Toronto Community Council had before it a directions report (March 19, 1998 )
from the Director, City Planning and Chief Planner, respecting, 9-15 Christie
Street and 388-402 Clinton Street - Application 197028 for Official Plan and
Zoning By-law Amendments and Site Plan Approval to Permit a Residential
Development (Midtown), and recommending that:
(1) the applicant be required to submit, by May 1, 1998, evidence that the
owners of all lands comprising the application site have authorized the
application and that the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development
Services be requested to not process this application until the land
ownership issue is resolved;
(2) the applicant be informed that the height of the proposed building on
Christie Street should be more in keeping with the adjacent residential
building at 33 Christie Street;
(3) the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services be requested to
report on this application to the May 27, 1998 meeting of the Toronto
Community Council.
On motion by Councillor Adams, the Toronto Community Council adopted the foregoing
directions report.
(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: Bruce McCormick, Urban Planning and
Development Services - No Encl. - April 8, 1998)
(Clause No. 96(aa), Report No. 3)
240. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (March 17, 1998) from the
Commissioner, Urban Planning and Development Services respecting New Uniform
Building Permit By-law - related amendments to former City of Toronto Municipal
Code (All Wards in the Former City of Toronto).
On motion by Councillor Layton, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 27, Report No. 3)
241. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (March 12, 1998) from the
Commissioner, Urban Planning and Development Services respecting 713 Queen Street
West, Application No. 998010: Request For Approval of a variance from Chapter 297,
Signs, of The City Of Toronto Municipal Code (Trinity-Niagara).
On motion by Councillor Pantalone, the Toronto Community Council recommended to
City Council adoption of the report (March 12, 1998) from the Commissioner, Urban
Planning and Development Services.
(Clause No. 42, Report No. 3)
242. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (March 16, 1998) from the
Director, City Planning and Chief Planner respecting implications of Official Plan
And Zoning By-law Amendment Application No. 197029 for Bay/Dundas on the proposed
Civic Centre Complex (Downtown).
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council adopted the foregoing
report.
(Interested Persons; cc: Michael Major, Urban Planning and Development Services -
No Encl. - April 8, 1998)
(Clause No. 96(bb), Report No. 3)
243. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (March 31, 1998) from the
Commissioner, Urban Planning and Development Services respecting settlement report
for 550 Queens Quay West - Harbourfront Parcel SQ-2 (Downtown).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it a report (March 18, 1998) from
the Commissioner, Urban Planning and Development Services.
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the report (March 31, 1998) from the Commissioner, Urban
Planning and Development Services.
(Clause No. 45, Report No. 3)
244. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (March 27, 1998) from the
Commissioner, Urban Planning and Development Services respecting residential
demolition permit conditions at 2393 St. Clair Avenue West (Davenport).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it Clause No. 8 contained in the
former City of Toronto Neighbourhoods Committee Report No. 4, which was referred
back for resubmission by City Council of the former City of Toronto from its
meeting of September 22, 1997.
On motion by Councillor Disero, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council for its meeting to be held on April 15, 1998 adoption of the report
(March 27, 1998) from the Commissioner, Urban Planning and Development Services.
(Clause No. 46, Report No. 3)
245. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (March 19, 1998) from the
Toronto Community Council Solicitor respecting Settlement of Objection to By-law
No. 1994-0601 regarding Definitions of Club, Concert Hall, Place of Amusement,
Place of Assembly and Related Requirements (All Wards in the Former City of
Toronto).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it Clause No. 118 of Executive
Committee Report No. 23, adopted by the former City of Toronto Council at its
meeting held on October 6 and 7, 1997.
On motion by Councillor McConnell, the Toronto Community Council recommended to
City Council adoption of the report (March 19, 1998) from the Toronto Community
Council Solicitor.
(Clause No. 47, Report No. 3)
246. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (February 23, 1998) from the
Toronto Community Council Solicitor, respecting Part of No. 110 West Toronto
Street, Ontario Municipal Board Decision/Order, Official Plan Amendments Nos. 78
and Zoning By-law No. 1997-0480 (Davenport).
On motion by Councillor Disero, the Toronto Community Council received the
foregoing report for information.
(Interested Persons; cc: William Hawryliw, Legal Services - No Encl. - April 9,
1998)
(Clause No. 96(cc), Report No. 3)
247. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (February 23, 1998) from the
Toronto Community Council Solicitor, respecting 3130 and 3143 Yonge Street -
Ontario Municipal Board Decision (North Toronto).
On motion by Councillor Walker, the Toronto Community Council received the
foregoing report.
(Interested Persons; cc: Raymond M. Feig, Legal Services - No Encl. - April 9,
1998)
(Clause No. 96(dd), Report No. 3)
248. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (February 23, 1998) from the
Toronto Community Council Solicitor, respecting Ontario Municipal Board
Dispositions, Zoning By-law No. 1997-0257 and Appeals Respecting No. 628 Bloor
Street West and No. 754 Bathurst Street (Midtown and Trinity-Niagara).
On motion by Councillor Adams, the Toronto Community Council received the
foregoing report.
(Interested Persons; cc: William Hawryliw, Legal Services - No Encl. - April 9,
1998)
(Clause No. 96(ee), Report No. 3)
249. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (March 3, 1998) from the
Toronto Community Council Solicitor, respecting Park Drive Ravine, Ontario
Municipal Board Decision, Dismissal of two Appeals to Zoning By-law No. 1997-0369
(Midtown).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it the following communications:
- April 1, 1998 from Mr. Michael J. McQuaid, Weir & Foulds; and
- April 1, 1998 from Brad Teichman, McCarthy, Tetrault, Barristers &
Solicitors
On motion by Councillor Adams, the Toronto Community Council received the
foregoing report.
(Clause No. 96(ff), Report No. 3)
250. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (March 4, 1998) from the
Toronto Community Council Solicitor, respecting 595 Bay Street, 20 and 40 Dundas
Street West and 306 Yonge Street - Ontario Municipal Board Decision (Downtown).
The Toronto Community Council received the foregoing report.
(Interested Persons; John Paton, Legal Services - No Encl. - April 9, 1998)
(Clause No. 96(gg), Report No. 3)
251. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (March 13, 1998) from the
Toronto Community Council Solicitor respecting Amendment to former City of Toronto
By-law No. 379-80 regarding Designation of Employees as Provincial Offences
Officers under the Provincial Offences Act, R.S.O. 1990, CH.P.33.
On motion by Councillor Pantalone, the Toronto Community Council recommended to
City Council the adoption of the report (March 13, 1998) from the Toronto
Community Council Solicitor.
(Clause No. 33, Report No. 3)
252. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (March 19, 1998) from the
Toronto Community Council Solicitor respecting Execution of Section 37 Agreement
regarding Urban Design Guidelines for Marine Terminal 27 - 25 Queens Quay East
(Downtown).
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council for its meeting to be held on April 15, 1998 adoption of the report
(March 19, 1998) from the Toronto Community Council Solicitor.
(Clause No. 51, Report No. 3)
253. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (February 13, 1998) from the
City Clerk forwarding the actions of the Urban Environment and Development
Committee of February 9, 1998 respecting Bell Canada Telephone Booth Advertising.
On motion by Councillor Pantalone, the Toronto Community Council received the
communication for information.
(Urban Environment and Development Committee - Encl. - April 9, 1998)
(Clause No. 96(hh), Report No. 3)
254. The Toronto Community Council had before it a communication (March 12, 1998) from
the City Clerk, forwarding Council s action respecting the Delegation of Authority
to the Community Councils to Give Notice and Hold any Public Meeting regarding
Applications under the Rental Housing Protection Act.
On motion by Councillor Adams, the Toronto Community Council received the
foregoing communication for information.
(Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services - Encl. - April 15, 1998)
(Clause No. 96(jj), Report No. 3)
255. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (March 20, 1998)
Commissioner, Urban Planning and Development Services respecting 60 Bloor Street
West, Application No. 998005: Request for Approval of a Variance from Chapter 297,
Signs, of The City Of Toronto Municipal Code (Midtown).
On motion by Councillor Bossons, the Toronto Community Council recommended to
City Council adoption of the report (March 20, 1998) from the Commissioner, Urban
Planning and Development Services.
(Clause No. 24, Report No. 3)
256. The Toronto Community Council had before it a communication (March 25, 1998) from
Councillors Pantalone and Silva respecting traffic regulations at 689 King Street
West (Trinity-Niagara).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it a communication (March 27, 1998)
from Mr. Michael Stambler, Manager, Service Planning, Toronto Transit Commission.
On motion by Councillor Pantalone, the Toronto Community Council recommended to
City Council that:
(1) left turns be prohibited at any time by northbound vehicles from the
driveway at Premises No. 689 King Street West to King Street West;
(2) the regulation authorizing the operation of parking meters on both sides of
King Street West from Bathurst Street to Tecumseth Street for a maximum
period of one hour from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday and from
8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday at a rate of $0.50 per hour, be adjusted
to reflect the following:
(a) on the north side of King Street West from Bathurst Street to
Tecumseth Street for a maximum period of one hour from 9:00 a.m. to
4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday and from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.,
Saturday at a rate of $0.50 per hour; and
(b) on the south side of King Street West from a point 90.0 metres west
of Bathurst Street to Tecumseth Street for a maximum period of one
hour from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday and from 8:00
a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday at a rate of $0.50 per hour;
(3) parking be restricted to a maximum period of one hour from 9:00 a.m. to
4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday and from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday:
(a) on the north side of King Street West from Bathurst Street to
Tecumseth Street; and
(b) on the south side of King Street West from a point 90.0 metres west
of Bathurst Street to Tecumseth Street;
(4) standing be prohibited from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday and
from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday on the south side of King Street West
from Bathurst Street to a point 90.0 metres west;
(5) parking be prohibited from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., Monday to Saturday and
at anytime on Sunday on the south side of King Street West from Bathurst
Street to a point 90.0 metres west;
(6) left turns be prohibited from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and from 3:00 p.m. to
7:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, by westbound vehicles on King Street West to
the driveway at Premises No. 689 King Street West; and
(7) the appropriate City officials be requested to take whatever action is
necessary to give effect to the foregoing, including the introduction at
City Council of any Bills that are required.
(Clause No. 31 - Report No. 3)
257. The Toronto Community Council had before it a communication (March 17, 1998) from
Ms. L.A. Sayer, Chair, Beer Garden Committee, Rosedale Moorepark Association
respecting Special Occasion Permit for Rosedale Moorepark Association (Midtown).
On motion by Councillor Adams, the Toronto Community Council recommended that
Council, for LLBO purposes, advise the Liquor Licence Board of Ontario that it is
aware of the proposed beer garden at the Mayfair event, to be held in Rosedale
Park, on May 9, 1998, and indicate that it has no objection to it taking place.
(Clause No. 48, Report No. 3)
258. The Toronto Community Council had before it a communication (February 23, 1998)
from Mr. Robert J. Gooding, Danforth Collegiate and Technical Institute respecting
Special Occasion Permit for Danforth Collegiate and Technical Institute
Celebration (East Toronto).
On motion by Councillor Bussin, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council for its meeting to be held on April 15, 1998 that City Council, for LLBO
purposes, declare the 75th Anniversary of Danforth Collegiate and Technical
Institute, to be held on May 1 and 2, 1998, to be an event of municipal
significance, and indicate that it has no objection to it taking place.
(Clause No. 49, Report No. 3)
259. The Toronto Community Council had before it a communication (March 20, 1998) from
Anne Collins, President, Toronto Arts Council respecting Grants Report For The
Period January 1 To December 31, 1997.
On motion by Councillor Bossons, the Toronto Community Council received the
report for information.
(Ms. Anne Collins, President, Toronto Arts Council, 141 Bathurst Street, Toronto,
Ontario, M5V 2R2 - No Encl. - April 9, 1998)
(Clause No. 96(ll), Report No. 3)
260. The Toronto Community Council allowed the introduction of a communication (March
26, 1998) from the Director, Transportation, City Works Services, addressed to
Councillor Disero, respecting Lansdowne Avenue, from Davenport Road to St. Clair
Avenue West regarding adjustment and removal of temporal parking regulation
(Davenport).
On motion by Councillor Disero, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council that:
(1) the existing No Parking, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday
prohibition on the east side of Lansdowne Avenue, from Davenport Road to
St. Clair Avenue West be rescinded;
(2) parking be prohibited on the east side of Lansdowne Avenue from 3:00 p.m.
to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, from a point 251 metres north of Davenport
Road to a point 70 metres south of St. Clair Avenue West; and
(3) parking on the east side of Lansdowne Avenue be allowed for a maximum
period of three hours outside of the 2:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. daily permit
parking hours of operation, from Davenport Road to a point 140 metres
north.
(Clause No. 29, Report No. 3)
Councillor Chow assumed the Chair.
261. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (March 31, 1998) from the
Toronto Community Council Solicitor respecting Draft Zoning By-law and Official
Plan Amendment regarding 909, 931, 935 and 945 Bay Street, 14, 16, 20, 26, 30 and
38 Breadalbane Street and 11 and 25 Wellesley Street West (North Block East of Bay
Lands) (Downtown).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it the following
reports/communications:
- Final Report (March 18, 1998) from the Commissioner, Urban Planning and
Development Services respecting Application No. 197014 to Amend the
Official Plan and Zoning By-law for 909, 931, 935 and 945 Bay Street, 14,
16, 20, 26, 30 and 38 Breadalbane Street and 11 and 25 Wellesley Street
West (North Block - East Of Bay Lands) to permit the Comprehensive
Redevelopment of the Lands for Residential and Street-Related Commercial
Uses and a Public Park;
- (March 18, 1998) from the Director, Infrastructure Planning and
Transportation, City Works Services respecting Proposed Closing and
Conveyancing of the Public Lane 36.39 Metres North of Breadalbane Street,
Extending Easterly from Bay Street, thence Northerly to Wellesley Street
West, and the Creation of New Lane Outlet to Wellesley Street West at the
East End of the Block;
- (March 30, 1998) from Ms. James A. Ramsay, P.Eng., President of the Board
of Directors, Metropolitan Toronto Condominium Corporation No. 561;
- (March 31, 1998) from Ms. Connie Tintinalli, B.E.S., B.Arch., Fliess Gates
McGowan Easton/Architects Inc..
Notice of the public meeting was given in accordance with the Planning Act. The
public hearing was held on April 2, 1998 and the following persons addressed the
Toronto Community Council:
- Mr. Richard Kuchynski, Goldlist Properties Inc.;
- Mr. William Archer, Toronto, Ontario;
- Mr. James Ramsby, Metro Toronto Condominium Corp. No. 561; and
- Mr. Martin Hill, Toronto, Ontario.
On motion by Councillor Rae, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council for its meeting to be held on April 15, 1998 that:
(1) Recommendation Nos. (1)-(8) contained in the report (March 18, 1998) from
the Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works
Services, be adopted;
(2) City Council defer consideration of the following Recommendation Nos. (3),
(4) and (5) until the Section 37 Agreement required in Recommendation No.
(3) has been satisfactorily completed and executed:
(3) That the Draft By-laws attached to the report (March 31, 1998) of
the Solicitor to the Toronto Community Council (TCC Solicitor) be
approved and authority be granted to introduce the necessary bills,
substantially in accordance therewith, in City Council to give
effect thereto, subject to:
(a) receipt of an executed agreement pursuant to Section 37 of
the Planning Act securing those matters identified in the
Draft By-laws in a form satisfactory to the TCC Solicitor;
(b) receipt of an executed election under Section 37 of the
Planning Act from the owner in a form satisfactory to the
TCC Solicitor;
(c) receipt by the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services,
of dimensioned plans of the development for the purpose of
preparing site specific exemption By-laws at least 3 weeks
prior to the introduction of Bills in Council;
(d) receipt by the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services
of a Noise Impact Statement in accordance with City
Council's requirements;
(e) receipt by the Medical Officer of Health, of a satisfactory
historical review of the site to identify all existing and
past land uses which could result in negative environmental
effects to the subject site;
(f) receipt by the Medical Officer of Health, of a satisfactory
site audit for identification of all hazardous materials on
the site;
(g) receipt by the Medical Officer of Health of the results of a
satisfactory Soil and Groundwater Testing Program and a
satisfactory Soil and Groundwater Management Plan, which
characterizes soil conditions and proposes satisfactory
remediation options;
(h) receipt of executed deeds and discharges as necessary to be
held in escrow in a form satisfactory to the TCC Solicitor
to secure the conveyance of the new North South Lane, the
Bay Street and Wellesley Street West widenings and the Park
and associated support easements, or letters of credit in an
amount satisfactory to the TCC Solicitor in consultation
with the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development
Services and in a form satisfactory to the Treasurer of the
former City of Toronto;
(i) receipt of an executed deed to be held in escrow in a form
satisfactory to the TCC Solicitor to secure the re-
conveyance of the existing City lanes in the event the
project does not proceed;
(j) receipt of title opinions in a form satisfactory to the TCC
Solicitor from the owner relating to the land to be conveyed
to the City; and
(k) receipt of security satisfactory to the TCC Solicitor to
secure conveyance and construction of the new North South
Lane;
(4) Recommendation Nos (1)-(19) of the report (March 18, 1998) of the
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services be adopted;
and
(5) City Council endorse the Urban Design and Site Plan Guidelines
attached as Appendix A to the report (March 31, 1998) from the
Toronto Community Council Solicitor for inclusion in the Section 37
agreement and for use in evaluating each site plan application for
each Parcel on the North Block of the East of Bay site.
(City Council - Encl. - April 8, 1998)
(Clause No. 34, Report No. 3)
Councillor Rae resumed the Chair.
262. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (March 25, 1998) from the
Toronto Community Council Solicitor respecting Sign By-law for Technical
Amendments for Mural Signs.
The Toronto Community Council also had before it the report (March 18, 1998) from
the Commissioner, Urban Planning and Development Services.
Notice of the public hearing was given in accordance with the Municipal Act. The
public hearing was held on April 2, 1998 and Mr. Blair Murdock, Vice President,
Mediacom Inc. 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 April 15, 1998 that:
(1) the Draft By-law attached to the report (March 25, 1998) of the Toronto
Community Council Solicitor be approved and that authority be granted to
introduce the necessary Bill in Council to give effect thereto; and
(2) the recommendation of the report (March 18, 1998) from the Commissioner,
Urban Planning and Development Services be adopted.
(Clause No. 32, Report No. 3)
263. The Toronto Community Council allowed the introduction of a communication (April
2, 1998) from Ms. Joan MacCallum, addressed to Councillor Bossons respecting
Committee of Adjustment Decision for 59 Barton Avenue (Midtown).
Councillor Adams declared an interest in the foregoing matter insofar as that he
and his spouse own a property located in the vicinity of the subject property.
On motion by Councillor Bossons, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council that the City Solicitor and the Commissioner of Urban Planning and
Development Services be instructed to appear at the Ontario Municipal Board
Hearing scheduled for May 5, 1998, in defence of the Committee of Adjustment
decision of January 14, 1998 respecting 59 Barton Avenue.
(Clause No. 52, Report No. 3)
264. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (February 19, 1998) from the
Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services respecting
Appeal of Denial of Application for a Sidewalk/Boulevard Vending Permit at
Wellington Street West, South Side, 184.5 Metres West of Simcoe Street (Downtonw).
Mr. Stan Makuch, Cassells, Brock and Blackwell, 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 that a permit be issued to Mr. Kowalczyk for sidewalk/boulevard vending on
Wellington Street West, south side, 177.5 metres west of Simcoe Street.
(Clause No. 65, Report No. 3)
265. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (March 16, 1998) from the
Commissioner, Urban Planning and Development Services respecting variances from
Chapter 297, Signs, of the City of Toronto Municipal Code for 1219 Bloor Street
West (Trinity-Niagara).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it a communication (March 20, 1998)
from Councillor Pantalone.
Mr. Joe Rose, Toronto, Ontario, appeared before the Toronto Community Council in
connection with the foregoing matter.
On motion by Councillor Pantalone, the Toronto Community Council recommended to
City Council that City Council approve Application No. l998023 requesting minor
variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit
one illuminated fascia sign for third party advertising at 1219 Bloor Street West,
such approval being conditional upon the applicant being issued a building permit
for the reconstruction of the overall building.
(Clause No. 35, Report No. 3)
266. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (February 23, 1998) from the
Commissioner, Urban Planning and Development Services respecting variances from
Chapter 297, Signs, of the City of Toronto Municipal Code at 1660 Bayview Avenue
(North Toronto).
On motion by Councillor Walker, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council for its meeting to be held on April 15, 1998 that:
(1) City Council refuse Application No. 997110 respecting a minor variance from
Chapter 297, Signs, of the City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit one
illuminated ground sign at 1660 Bayview Avenue; and
(2) the owner be advised that the term of the permit issued for the patio
structure has expired.
(Clause No. 36, Report No. 3)
267. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (February 19, 1998) from the
Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services respecting
construction of a wooden fence at 59 Barton Avenue and on Euclid Avenue (Midtown).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it a communication (March 30, 1998)
from Ms. Joan MacCallum.
Councillor Adams declared his interest in the foregoing matter insofar as that he
and his spouse own a corner property and have an encroachment agreement with the
City of Toronto regarding a fence on the municipal boulevard.
On motion by Councillor Bossons, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council that City Council not approve the request of the owner of 59 Barton Avenue
to construct a wooden fence within the City street allowance at 59 Barton Avenue
and on Euclid Avenue.
(Clause No. 82, Report No. 3)
268. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (March 17, 1998) from the
Commissioner, Urban Planning and Development Services respecting residential
demolition at 340-342 Huron Street (Downtown).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it a communication (March 29, 1998)
from Mr. David Powell, Huron Sussex Residents Association.
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 37, Report No. 3)
269. The Toronto Community Council allowed the introduction of a report (April 2, 1998)
from the Director, Development Support, Toronto Parks and Recreation, City Hall
Office respecting Operation of Harbourfront Outdoor Antique Market for 1998 Season
(Downtown).
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council received the foregoing
report for information.
(Director, Development Support, Toronto Parks & Recreation - Encl. - cc: Mr. Stan
Schwartz, Vice President, Harbourfront Antique Markets, 390 Queen s Quay West,
Toronto, Ontario, M5J 2P5 - No Encl. - April 14, 1998)
(Clause No. 96(qq), Report No. 3)
270. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (March 3, 1998) from the
Toronto Community Council Solicitor respecting No. 162 Bloor Street West for
request for release of Heritage Easement Agreement as it applies to No. 150 Bloor
Street West (Midtown).
On motion by Councillor Adams, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 50, Report No. 3)
271. The Toronto Community Council of a report (March 19, 1998) from the Commissioner,
Urban Planning and Development Services respecting 208 Poplar Plains Road
regarding Application No. 198002 for Zoning By-law Amendment for Permission to
Maintain the 13 Dwelling Units in the Existing 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 120 metres of the site
and the Ward Councillors.
(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 Adams, the Toronto Community Council adopted the
preliminary report (March 19, 1998) from the Commissioner, 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: Gregory Byrne, Urban Planning and Development
Services - No Encl. - April 8, 1998)
(Clause No. 96(w), Report No. 3)
272. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (March 11, 1998) from the
Toronto Community Council Solicitor respecting retention of expert planning
witness at 5, 7 and 9 Sultan Street (Downtown).
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council recommended that City
Council receive the report (March 11, 1998) from the Toronto Community Council
Solicitor:
The following motion placed by Councillor Adams was voted on and lost:
That this matter be deferred until the meeting of the Community Council to
be held on May 27, 1998.
The following motion placed by Councillor Walker was placed but not voted on:
That the report (March 11, 1998) from the Toronto Community Council
Solicitor be adopted.
(Clause No. 43, Report No. 3)
&
(Clause No. 4, Report No. 1)
273. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (March 17, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services respecting Residential
Demolition for 17 Howard Street (Don River).
On motion by Councillor McConnell, the Toronto Community Council recommended to
City Council the adoption of the report (March 17, 1998) from the Commissioner of
Urban Planning and Development Services.
(Clause No. 38, Report No. 3)
274. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (March 5, 1998) from the
Commissioner, Urban Planning and Development Services respecting Residential
Demolition at 292 Bathurst Street (Trinity-Niagara).
Ms. Sam Tow, Sam Tow Architect, appeared before the Toronto Community Council in
connection with the foregoing matter.
On motion by Councillor Pantalone, the Toronto Community Council recommended that
City Council refuse to issue the residential demolition permit for 292 Bathurst
Street.
(Clause No. 39, Report No. 3)
275. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (March 5, 1998) from the
Commissioner, Urban Planning and Development Services respecting residential
demolition application at 33 Gloucester Street (Downtown).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it a report (March 19, 1998) from
the Acting Managing Director, Toronto Historical Board.
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council recommended that City
Council defer consideration of the application for a demolition permit at 33
Gloucester Street until such time as a building permit has been issued for a
replacement building on this property.
(Clause No. 40, Report No. 3)
276. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (March 19, 1998) from the
Commissioner, Urban Planning and Development Services respecting Railway Lands
Central and West (Downtown).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it a communication (April 2, 1998)
from Mr. Mark Noskiewicz, Goodman Phillips and Vineberg.
On motion by Councillor Layton, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council that:
(1) Council adopt the Terms of Reference for an Urban Design Task Force for the
Railway Lands Central and West as set out in Appendix 1 of the report
(March 19, 1998) from the Commissioner, Urban Planning and Development
Services;
(2) Council approve the membership of the Urban Design Task Force as set out in
Appendix 3 of the report (March 19, 1998) from the Commissioner, Urban
Planning and Development Services;
(3) staff prepare, in consultation with the Urban Design Task Force, an open
space master plan for the Railway lands west of SkyDome, including linkages
to publicly accessible open space and streets, to be incorporated into the
Urban Design Guidelines for the Concord Adex lands and to amend the Urban
Design Guidelines for public spaces in the Railway Lands Central and West;
(4) Urban Planning and Development Services staff report to the June 24, 1998
meeting of Toronto Community Council on the recommendations of the Urban
Design Task Force;
(5) Urban Planning and Development Services and Community and Neighbourhood
Services (Housing) staff be requested to test the urban design and massing
of Blocks 31, 32 and 36 in the Railway Lands West in terms of delivering
affordable housing and in the context of recent changes to the built form
on adjacent development blocks and that staff identify, upon completing the
built form study, any requirements to hire outside consultant staff to
assist in refining and costing and a budget to be included in the City s
1999 Community and Neighbourhoods Services budget;
(6) Urban Planning and Development Services and Community and Neighbourhood
Services (Housing) staff report to Toronto Community Council on the results
of the urban design study, ongoing discussions with Concord Adex and terms
of reference for a request for proposals to affordable housing providers to
identify the full range of opportunities for development of the affordable
housing sites on the Railway Lands West;
(7) the City secure, in the Precinct Agreement for the Railway Lands West, the
City s right to prebuild Bremner Boulevard between Spadina Avenue and
Bathurst Street;
(8) the City secure, through Precinct and Section 37 Agreements with landowners
in the Railway Lands West and Bathurst/Strachan Area, contributions toward
the construction of the Bathurst Street/Bremner Boulevard/Fort York
Boulevard intersection based on a 33 per cent public/66 per cent private
cost sharing formula;
(9) the City- owned affordable housing sites in the Railway Lands West be
considered a pilot project in support of the City s broader strategy to
create new affordable housing in keeping with the objectives of the Task
Force on Homelessness, the Council Strategy Committee for People without
Homes, and that the results of the studies and discussions noted in
Recommendation Nos. (5) and (6) be forwarded to the inter-departmental
staff team supporting affordable housing development;
(10) the Railway Lands Environmental Task Force be reactivated;
(11) Urban Planning and Development Services staff provide background
information on the Railway Lands Environmental Task Force, as included in
the Official Plan for the Railway Lands and Ontario Municipal Board
decisions, to the Toronto Community Council for its meeting to be held on
May 6 and 7, 1998;
(12) Urban Planning and Development Services staff consult with interested
Members of Council in the preparation of the review of the role and
function of the Task Force;
(13) Urban Planning and Development Services staff, in consultation with other
appropriate officials explore the possibility of the housing for the
Olympic Village being provided in the City-owned blocks; and
(14) Urban Planning and Development Services staff report to the Toronto
Community Council on the various objectives for Garrison Creek and how it
fits with the plan for the Railway Lands.
(Clause No. 41, Report No. 3)
277. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (March 18, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, Works and Emergency
Services, respecting On-Street Disabled Persons Parking (All Wards in the former
City of Toronto).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it a supplementary report (March 31,
1998) from Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, Works and
Emergency Services.
On motion by Councillor Bossons, the Toronto Community Council:
(1) received the foregoing reports for information;
(2) requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to report
further (on a City-wide basis) on:
(a) the number of provincial handicapped permits issued in the City of
Toronto;
(b) fines for abuse of these permits in other jurisdictions;
(c) obtaining an understanding of what, if any, procedures exist at the
Province for verifying whether if a permit holder is deceased,
permits are withdrawn;
(d) who issues the permits, and how many permits are permanent, how
many are temporary, and the average length of a temporary permit;
(e) the feasibity of photo I.D.;
(f) whether the City should be charging a fee for meters, permit
parking and handicapped spots;
(g) whether the City can prohibit parking of handicapped stickered cars
in a No Parking area; and
(h) whether there are any other fees which may be warranted.
(Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services - Encl. - cc: Elio Capizzano,
Administrator and Acting Coordinator, Works and Emergency Services; Interested
Persons - No Encl. - April 8, 1998)
(Clause No. 96(l), Report No. 3)
278. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (March 19, 1998) from the
Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services, respecting
Regulations Governing Front Yard Parking (All Wards in the Former City of
Toronto).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it the following communications:
- (July 16, 1996) from the City Clerk of the former City of Toronto,
forwarding Council s Action respecting Clause 20 of Report No. 10 of the
Land Use Committee, titled Draft Zoning By-law - Regulation of Below Grade
and At Grade Integral Garages and Front Yard Landscaping in Residential
Districts (All Wards), which was amended and adopted by the former Toronto
City Council at its meeting held on July 2, 1996
- (July 16, 1996) from the City Clerk of the former City of Toronto,
forwarding Council s Action respecting Clause 1 of Report No. 8 of the City
Services Committee, titled, Solutions for Front Yard Parking and Boulevard
Parking to Preserve Neighbourhood Streetscape (All Wards) , which was
amended and adopted by the former Toronto City Council at its meeting held
on July 2, 1998
- (January 22, 1997) from Assistant City Clerk, former City of Toronto,
forwarding Council s action of January 13, 1997
- (April 25, 1997) from Assistant City Clerk, former City of Toronto,
forwarding Clause 30 of Report No. 5 of the City Services Committee,
titled, Permit Parking Review , which was adopted, without amendment,by
City Council at its meeting held on April 14, 1997
- (March 30, 1998) from Mr. W. G. Posthumus
- (April 1, 1998) from Ms. Sheila Lippiatt
- (March 31, 1998) from Sherrie Luhtala
- (March 28, 1998) from Mr. David Vallance
- (April 1, 1998) from Ms. Toba Bryant and Mr. Dennis Raphael
On motion by Councillor Pantalone, the Toronto Community Council:
(1) requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to report to the
Toronto Community Council on ways and means to assist and encourage owners
to landscape their properties where front yard parking has been eliminated;
On motion by Councillor Fotinos:
(2) requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to report on
ward-by-ward local options as a general principle;
On motion by Councillor Pantalone:
(3) requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to report, for
Trinity-Niagara and North Toronto only, on
(a) front yard parking being permitted when:
(i) no off-street legal parking space is available;
(ii) a poll in the vicinity receives a response of at least 25%
of those polled, with a majority in favour;
(iii) physical requirements for such a space is available;
(iv) design guidelines (if any) are met;
(b) developing design guidelines including tree planting, landscaping
and/or pavement material;
On motion by Councillor Fotinos:
(4) requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to consult with
the local councillors on how the general principle of the local options can
best be addressed in their own wards;
On motion by Councillor Bossons:
(5) requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services, in consultation
with appropriate officials, to report on discrete street space for local
residents;
On motion by Councillor Adams:
(6) referred the following motion from Councillor Miller to the Commissioner of
Works and Emergency Services with the request that he report thereon:
That Front Yard Parking not be allowed if permit parking is
available all day, but that it be allowed if permit parking
is available for only part of the day.
On motion by Councillor Rae:
(7) affirmed that the present Front Yard Parking By-laws remain in place in
Midtown, Downtown and Don River.
(Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services - Encl. - cc: Lesley Watson, Works
and Emergency Services - No Encl. - April 7, 1998)
(Clause No. 96(o), Report No. 3)
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 B. Disero
Councillor A. Johnston
Councillor J. Layton
Councillor P. McConnell
Councillor J. Pantalone
Councillor M. Silva
Councillor M. Walker
279. The Toronto Community Council allowed the introduction of a communication (April
2, 1998) from Councillor Silva and Pantalone respecting Portuguese Day Festivities
1998 - Special Event Grant from The City of Toronto (Trinity-Niagara).
On motion by Councillor Silva, the Toronto Community Council requested the Grant
Review Committee to evaluate the application by The Alliance for a special event
grant from the City of Toronto to offset event expenses such as policing, security
and maintenance of Trinity-Bellwoods Park for Portuguese Day Festivities 1998.
(Grant Review Committee - Encl. - cc: Councillor Mario Silva; Councillor Joe
Pantalone - No Encl. - April 8, 1998)
(Clause No. 96(rr), Report No. 3)
280. The Toronto Community Council allowed the introduction of a report (April 2, 1998)
from the Director, West Region, Toronto Parks and Recreation respecting the
Italian Immigrant Monument Project at 1369 St. Clair Avenue West (Davenport).
On motion by Councillor Disero, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 53, Report No. 3)
281. The Toronto Community Council allowed the introduction of a communication (April
2, 1998) from Councillor Kyle Rae respecting Public Kitchen Restaurant, 203 Dundas
Street East - Illegal Activities And Neighbourhood Disruption (Downtown).
On motion by Councillor Disero, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council for its meeting to be held on April 15, 1998 adoption of the following
motion from Councillor Rae:
WHEREAS the Public Kitchen Restaurant at 203 Dundas Street East has
been a centre of illegal activities and neighbourhood disruption in
the East Downtown and has contributed to problems in the
neighbourhood; and
WHEREAS local residents, businesses, police and the Ward
Councillor s office had significant and ongoing concerns with
respect to drug dealing, violence and weapons inside and outside of
the premises when they were previously licensed; and
WHEREAS the Council of the former City of Toronto, at its meeting
of August 27, 1997 therefore adopted a resolution advising the
Liquor Licence Board of its concerns and requesting the revocation
of the liquor licence; and
WHEREAS the operator of the premises surrendered the liquor licence
on February 25, 1998, prior to a revocation hearing scheduled for
June 1, 1998; and
WHEREAS the owner of the premises, despite being advised of the
concerns held by local residents, has now applied for a new liquor
licence under the name Oriental Kitchen Restaurant ; and
WHEREAS the owner of the premises has been irresponsible in the
management of this property and negligent in his duties as a
landlord; and
WHEREAS the Liquor Licence Act provides that a member of the
Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario may direct that a notice
of proposal be issued to reject an application for any ground under
subsection 6(2) of the Act that would disentitle an applicant to a
licence; and
WHEREAS subsection 6(2) (h) of the Act provides that an applicant
is entitled to be issued a licence to sell liquor except if the
licence is not in the public interest having regard to the needs
and wishes of the residents of the municipality in which the
premises are located; and
WHEREAS section 7.1 of Regulation 719 under the Liquor Licence Act
states that, in the absence of receiving submissions to the
contrary, the Board shall consider a resolution of the council of
the municipality, in which are located the premises for which a
person makes an application to sell liquor or holds a licence to
sell liquor, as proof of the needs and wishes of the residents of
the municipality for the purposes of clause 6(2)(h) of the Act;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
(1) City Council advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of
Ontario that the liquor licence application for the Oriental
Kitchen Restaurant (previously known as the Public Kitchen)
at 203 Dundas Street East is not in the public interest
having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents of
the municipality, and request the issuance of a notice of
proposal by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario to
review the application; and
(2) the City Solicitor, in the event a hearing is scheduled with
respect to this matter, be authorized to attend on behalf of
the City to object to the issuance of the licence.
(Clause No. 54, Report No. 3)
282. The Toronto Community Council allowed the introduction of a communication (April
2, 1998) from Councillor Disero, respecting Use of Parks Levy Funding for St.
Clare School.
On motion by Councillor Disero, the Toronto Community Council requested the
Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee to give consideration to the following
recommendation from the Toronto Community Council, and to forward its
recommendation to City Council for its meeting to be held on April 15, 1998:
That prior approval be granted for funds in the amount of $10,000
to be allocated from the Parks Levy funding received in 1997 to
match funds being provided by the Toronto Catholic School Board and
members of the local community for improvements to the St. Clare
School yard.
(Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee - Encl. - April 3, 1998)
(Clause No. 96(ss), Report No. 3)
283. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (March 10, 1998) from
the Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services,
respecting Offence Notice Issued to Chan Choi, Beaches Fruit Market - 2038
Queen Street East (East Toronto).
On motion by Councillor Disero, the Toronto Community Council forwarded the
following recommendation to the Budget Committee for its consideration:
WHEREAS the fine issued to Chan Choi, Beaches Fruit Market,
cannot be revoked; and
WHEREAS the Toronto Community Council cannot approve
expenditures;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Toronto Community
Council forward to the Budget Committee its request for a
grant to be issued to Chan Choi of $125.00, such grant to be
used for the purpose of paying the by-law fine imposed
against Chan Choi for an offence notice issued July 1, 1997,
and such grant to be deemed to be in the interest of the
municipality.
(Budget Committee - Encl. - Mr. Chan Gil Choi, Beaches Fruit Market, 2038
Queen Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4L 1J4 - Encl. - cc: Lesley Watson,
Works and Emergency Services - No Encl. - April 8, 1998)
(Clause No. 96(q), Report No. 3)
284. The Toronto Community Council had before it a communication (March 12,
1998) from the City Clerk, forwarding Clause No. 2 contained in Report No.
3 of The Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto
Transition Team, headed, Draft Discussion Paper on the Roles and
Responsibilities of Community Councils , which was adopted, without
amendment, by the Council of the City of Toronto at its meeting held on
March 4, 5 and 6, 1998.
On motion by Councillor Rae, the Toronto Community Council received the
foregoing communication for information.
(Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition
Team - Encl. - April 9, 1998)
(Clause No. 96(ii), Report No. 3)
285. The Toronto Community Council allowed the introduction of a communication
(March 24, 1998) from the City Clerk, respecting the 1998 City Planning
Work Program.
On motion by Councillor Adams, the Toronto Community Council requested the
Chief Planning Official for the Toronto community to provide a briefing
note to Members of the Toronto Community Council on the impact of the
Planning Department s budget on the planning initiatives in the area
covered by the Toronto Community Council, such briefing to be provided
after consideration of the operating budget by the Budget Committee and
prior to its consideration by City Council.
(Clause No. 96(oo), Report No. 3)
286. The Toronto Community Council had before it a draft by-law from the City
Solicitor respecting Stop Up and Close the Unopened Lane Abutting Grenadier
Pond and the Unopened Road Allowance of Grenadier Ravine Drive and to
Authorize the Lease of a Portion Thereof to the Abutting Owner (High Park).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it Clause 38 of City Services
Report No. 17 titled Ellis Avenue Ravine and Rennie Park -West Pond
Ravine which was adopted by the former Toronto City Council at its meeting
held on December 3 and 4, 1990.
The Toronto Community Council deferred consideration of the foregoing to
its meeting to be held on May 6 and 7, 1998.
(Clause No. 96(b), Report No. 3)
287. The Toronto Community Council had before it a Draft By-law from the City
Solicitor respecting Alteration of Highland Avenue, Roxborough Drive and
Scholfield Avenue (Midtown).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it Clause 43 of City Services
Report No. 11 titled, Proposed Traffic Circle - Highland Avenue,
Roxborough Drive and Scholfield Avenue (Ward 13) which was adopted by the
former Toronto City Council at its meeting held on September 22 and 23,
1997.
The Toronto Community Council deferred consideration of the foregoing to
its meeting to be held on May 6 and 7, 1998.
(Clause No. 96(c), Report No. 3)
The Toronto Community Council adjourned its meeting at 2:45 p.m.
Chair.
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