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THE CITY OF TORONTO
Clerk's Department
Minutes of the Toronto Community Council
Meeting No. 6
Wednesday & Thursday, May 6 & 7, 1998.
The Toronto Community Council met on Wednesday & Thursday, May 6 and 7, 1998, in
the Council Chamber, City Hall, Toronto, commencing at 9:30 a.m.
The Chair called the meeting to order and indicated an opportunity for members to
declare interests pursuant to the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act. (See Minute
No. 383)
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
288. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (April 16, 1998) from the
City Engineer, City Works Services respecting naming of public lane extending
southerly from Stephanie Street between Beverley and John Streets - Cayley Lane
(Downtown), and recommending that:
(1) the public lane extending southerly from Stephanie Street between Beverley
Street and John Street, illustrated on the enclosed MAP A, be named
Cayley Lane ; and
(2) the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the
necessary action to give effect thereto, including the introduction in
Council of any Bills that may be required.
The Toronto Community Council also had before it a communication (April 5, 1998)
from Ms. Marie-Madeleine-Gisele-Denise-Myre LeFebvre.
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report (April 16, 1998) from the City
Engineer, City Works Services.
(Clause No. 37, Report No. 5)
289. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (April 16, 1998) from the
City Engineer, City Works Services respecting naming of public lane west of
Markham Street between Barton Avenue and Palmerston Square St. Peter s Lane
(Midtown), and recommending that:
(1) the public lane 38.1 metres west of Markham Street between Barton Avenue
and Palmerston Square, illustrated on MAP A attached, be named St.
Peter s Lane.
(2) the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the
necessary action to give effect thereto, including the introduction in
Council of any Bills that may be required.
On motion by Councillor Adams, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report (April 16, 1998) from the City
Engineer, City Works Services.
(Clause No. 39, Report No. 5)
290. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (April 16, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation Division, City Works Services
respecting Forman Avenue regarding Student Pick-Up and Drop-Off Area at Manor
Montessori School (North Toronto), and recommending that:
(1) the existing One hour from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday
parking regulation on the west side of Forman Avenue from Manor Road East
to Hillsdale Avenue East be rescinded;
(2) parking on the west side of Forman Avenue from a point 13 metres north of
Manor Road East to a point 30 metres further north be restricted to a
maximum period of 10 minutes from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., from 11:30 a.m.
to 1:00 p.m. and from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday;
(3) parking on the west side of Forman Avenue from 30 metres north of Manor
Road East to Hillsdale Avenue East be restricted to a maximum period of one
hour from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday; and
(4) the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the
necessary action to give effect thereto including the introduction in
Council of any Bills that may be required.
On motion by Councillor Walker, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council that:
(1) the existing One hour from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday
parking regulation on the west side of Forman Avenue from Manor Road East
to Hillsdale Avenue East be rescinded;
(2) parking on the west side of Forman Avenue from a point 13 metres north of
Manor Road East to a point 30 metres further north be restricted to a
maximum period of 10 minutes from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., from 11:30 a.m.
to 1:00 p.m. and from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday;
(3) parking on the west side of Forman Avenue from 43 metres north of Manor
Road East to Hillsdale Avenue East be restricted to a maximum period of one
hour from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday; and
4) the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the
necessary action to give effect thereto including the introduction in
Council of any Bills that may be required.
(Clause No. 7, Report No. 5)
291. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (April 7, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation Division, City Works Services
respecting Walmer Road, Austin Terrace and Spadina Road regarding reduction of
speed limit (Midtown), and recommending that:
(1) the speed limit be reduced from 50 kilometres per hour to 40
kilometres per hour on the following streets:
a) Spadina Road (a former Metro arterial road), between
Austin Terrace and the north limit of the bridge,
south of St. Clair Avenue West;
b) Austin Terrace, between Spadina Road and Walmer Road;
and
c) Walmer Road, between Austin Terrace and Davenport
Road; and
(2) That the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the
necessary action to give effect thereto including the introduction in
Council of any Bills that may be necessary.
On motion by Councillor Adams, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report (April 7, 1998) from the Director,
Infrastructure Planning and Transportation Division, City Works Services.
(Clause No. 96(k), Report No. 5)
292. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (April 14, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
respecting parking regulations at Strachan Avenue and Fleet Street (Trinity-
Niagara), and recommending that:
(1) That standing be prohibited at anytime on both sides of Fleet Street from
Strachan Avenue to a point 104.0 metres east;
(2) That standing be prohibited at anytime on the west side of Strachan Avenue
from Lake Shore Boulevard West to a point 119.0 metres north of Fleet
Street;
(3) That standing be prohibited at anytime on the east side of Strachan Avenue
from Fleet Street to a point 92.2 metres north;
(4) That stopping be prohibited at anytime on the east side of Strachan Avenue
from Lake Shore Boulevard West to Fleet Street; and
(5.) That the appropriate City Officials be requested to take whatever action is
necessary to give effect to the foregoing, including the introduction in
Council of any Bills that are required.
On motion by Councillor Pantalone, the Toronto Community Council recommended to
City Council that:
(1) the foregoing report (April 14, 1998) from the Director, Infrastructure
Planning and Transportation Division, City Works Services be adopted; and
(2) implementation occur at the end of the school year or June 30, 1998,
whichever occurs first.
(Clause No. 9, Report No. 5)
293. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (April 3, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation Division, City Works Services
Roselawn Avenue, north side, west of Oriole Parkway regarding rescindment of No
Parking 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday parking regulations (North
Toronto), and recommending that:
(1) the existing No Parking 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday parking
regulation on the north side of Roselawn Avenue from a point 11.0 metres
west of Oriole Parkway to a point 17.5 metres further west be rescinded;
and
(2) the appropriate City Officials be requested to take whatever action is
necessary to give effect to the foregoing, including the introduction in
Council of any Bills that may be required.
On motion by Councillor Walker, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report (April 3, 1998) from the Director,
Infrastructure Planning and Transportation Division, City Works Services.
(Clause No. 10, Report No. 5)
294. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (April 15, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation Division, City Works Services
respecting Scarborough Road/Woodale Avenue Intersection regarding design
refinement to intersection realignment (East Toronto), and recommending:
(1) That By-law No. 1997-0403 authorizing the narrowing of the Scarborough
Road/Woodale Avenue intersection, be amended to incorporate the design
refinements described in the text of this report and illustrated in the
attached print of Revised Drawing No. 421F-5043, April 1998, as follows:
- delete the entries in Section 1(1) under Columns 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and
6 and replace with the following:
(Column 1 (Column 2 (Column 3 Column 4 (Column 5 (Colun
6
Street Side or Width) From) To) Drawing
Location) No./Date)
Scarborough east from: 8.5 m a point 10 m a point 10 m Revised
Road to: 6.0 m - north of south of 421F-
8.5 m Woodale Ave Woodale Ave 5043,
April
1998
(2) That the appropriate City officials be authorized to take whatever action
is necessary to implement the foregoing, including the introduction in
Council of any Bills that may be required.
On motion by Councillor Jakobek, the Toronto Community Council recommended to
City Council the adoption of the foregoing report (April 15, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation Division, City Works
Services.
(Clause No. 4, Report No. 5)
295. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (April 15, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation Division, City Works Services
respecting closing of lane containing encroaching below grade levels of garage at
rear of 323 Richmond Street East (Don River), and recommending:
(1) That the portions of the public lane containing the encroaching first and
second below grade levels of the Parking Authority of Toronto parking
garage at the rear of Premises No. 323 Richmond Street East, shown hatched
on the attached Plan SYE2850-1, be stopped-up and closed; and
(2) That the appropriate City Officials be authorized to take whatever action
is necessary to give effect to the foregoing, including the introduction in
Council of any Bills that might be required, including the necessary Bill
to amend Schedule A of By-law No. 1995-0194, and provide notice to the
public.
On motion by Councillor Layton, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report (April 15, 1998) from the Director,
Infrastructure Planning and Transportation Division, City Works Services.
(Clause No. 40, Report No. 5)
296. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (March 25, 1998) from the
Interim Functional Lead, Transportation respecting non-concurrence with the
proposed installation of traffic control signals at Bremner Boulevard and Rees
Street (Downtown), and recommending that this report be received for information.
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council received the foregoing
report for information.
(Mr. Lawrence Dale, Vice-President, Business Development and General Counsel,
Skydome, 1 Blue Jays Way, Suite 3000, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 1J3 - Encl. - cc: Ms.
Jacqueline White, Acting Manager, Central Traffic Region - No Encl. - May 12,
1998)
(Clause No. 76(ii), Report No. 5)
297. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (April 3, 1998) from the
Director of Development and Support, Toronto Parks and Recreation respecting tree
removal at 465 Armadale Avenue (High Park), and recommending that this request for
tree removal be denied.
On motion by Councillor Korwin-Kuczynski, the Toronto Community Council
recommended to City Council that the request for removal of a city-owned tree at
465 Armadale Avenue be denied.
(Clause No. 41, Report No. 5)
298. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (April 3, 1998) from the
Director of Development and Support, Toronto Parks and Recreation respecting tree
removal at 166 Warren Road (Midtown), and recommending that the request for tree
removal be denied.
On motion by Councillor Adams, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council that the request for removal of a city-owned tree on 166 Warren Road be
denied.
(Clause No. 42, Report No. 5)
299. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (April 3, 1998) from the
Director of Development and Support, Toronto Parks and Recreation respecting tree
removal at 480, 496 and 516 Richmond Street West (Downtown), and recommending that:
(1) the applicant submit payment for the value of the linden, removal and
replacement costs, a total of $1,758.75; and
(2) the applicant being required to plant 17 new trees in turf on Richmond
Street West and Augusta Avenue City street allowances upon completion of
the project in accordance with Landscape Plan L1 prepared by James Goad
Architect, date stamped March 20, 1998 by Urban Development Services.
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report (April 3, 1998) from the Director of
Development and Support, Toronto Parks and Recreation.
(Clause No. 43, Report No. 5)
300. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (April 20, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation Division, City Works Services
respecting Mackay Avenue, from Dufferin Street to Greenlaw Avenue regarding
implementation of alternate side parking (Davenport), and recommending that:
In order to implement alternate side parking on Mackay Avenue, from Dufferin
Street to Greenlaw Avenue, the following should be adopted:
1. That the recommendations noted in Appendix A , attached, be
implemented; and
2. That the appropriate City Officials be requested to take whatever
action is necessary to give effect to the foregoing, including the
introduction in Council of any Bills that are required.
On motion by Councillor Disero, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report (April 20, 1998) from the Director,
Infrastructure Planning and Transportation Division, City Works Services.
(Clause No. 11, Report No. 5)
301. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (April 21, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation Division, City Works Services
respecting installation/removal of on-street disabled persons parking spaces
(Trinity-Niagara, Davenport, Midtown and East Toronto), and recommending:
(1) That the installation/removal of disabled on-street parking spaces as noted
in Table A of this report be approved; and
(2) That 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.
On motion by Councillor Pantalone, the Toronto Community Council recommended to
City Council the adoption of the foregoing report (April 21, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation Division, City Works
Services.
(Clause No. 12, Report No. 5)
302. The Toronto Community Council had before it a communication (April 22, 1998) from
the City Clerk forwarding the report (March 30, 1998) from Interim Functional
Lead, Transportation respecting Temporary Standing Prohibition on Dundas Street
West, in front of the Art Gallery of Ontario (Downtown), and advising of the
actions of the Urban Environment and Development Committee on April 20, 1998, and
requesting that the Community Council forward any comments with respect thereto
directly to Council for consideration with this matter at its meeting scheduled to
be held on May 13, 1998.
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council advised City Council
that it endorsed the action of the Urban Environment and Development Committee, in
its recommendation to City Council that the report (March 30, 1998) from the
Interim Lead, Transportation, respecting Temporary Standing Prohibition on Dundas
Street West, in Front of the Art Gallery of Ontario be adopted.
(City Council - Encl. - cc: Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services; Interim
Functional Lead, Transportation; Ms. Jacqueline White, Acting Manager, Central
Traffic Region, Metro Hall - No Encl. - May 12, 1998)
(Clause No. 76(f), Report No. 5)
303. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (April 22, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation Division, City Works Services
respecting Rathnally Area Residents Association regarding authorization of the
development of a neighbourhood traffic management plan (Midtown), and recommending
that Works and Emergency Services staff assist the Rathnally Area Residents
Association traffic committee in developing a neighbourhood traffic management
plan for the area bounded by Avenue Road, the Canadian Pacific Railway, Poplar
Plains Road and Poplar Plains Crescent.
On motion by Councillor Bossons, the Toronto Community Council recommended to
City Council the adoption of the foregoing report (April 22, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation Division, City Works Services.
(Clause No. 13, Report No. 5)
304. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (April 22, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation Division, City Works Services
respecting Niagara Street, West Side, from King Street West to Wellington Street
West - Rescindment of No Parking - Parking Regulation (Trinity-Niagara), and
recommending that:
(1) the existing "No parking 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday" parking
regulation on the west side of Niagara Street between King Street West and
Wellington Street West be rescinded; and
(2) the appropriate City Officials be requested to take whatever action is
necessary to give effect to the foregoing, including the introduction in
Council of any Bills that may be required.
On motion by Councillor Pantalone, the Toronto Community Council recommended to
City Council the adoption of the foregoing report (April 22, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation Division, City Works
Services.
(Clause No. 15, Report No. 5)
305. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (April 21, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation Division, City Works Services
respecting Braemar Avenue, College View Avenue and Elmsthorpe Avenue in the
vicinity of Oriole Park Public School regarding changes to parking regulations
(North Toronto), and recommending that:
(1) the existing times of operation of the 10 Minute Student Pick-up/Drop-off
Zone on the west side of Braemar Avenue from a point 15 metres north of
College View Avenue to a point 50 metres further north and from a point 141
metres north of College View Avenue to a point 11 metres further north be
adjusted to operate from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., from 11:15 a.m. to 1:15
p.m. and from 3:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m., Monday to Friday;
(2) the existing parking prohibited times on the west side of Braemar Avenue
from a point 15 metres north of College View Avenue to a point 50 metres
further north and from a point 141 metres north of College View Avenue to a
point 11 metres further north be adjusted to operate from 9:30 a.m. to
11:15 a.m., from 1:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. and from 4:15 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.,
Monday to Friday;
(3) the existing No Parking 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily regulation on the
east side of Elmsthorpe Avenue from the south branch of College View Avenue
to a point 38 metres north and from a point 66.5 metres north of College
View Avenue to a point 28.0 metres further north be rescinded;
(4) the existing 10 Minute Student Pick-up/Drop-off Zone on the east side of
Elmsthorpe Avenue commencing at a point 38.0 metres north of College View
Avenue to a point 28.5 metres further north be adjusted to operate on the
east side of Elmsthorpe Avenue commencing at a point 15 metres north of
College View Avenue to a point 79.5 metres further north, and that parking
be permitted for a maximum period of ten minutes from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30
a.m., from 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. and from 3:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m., Monday
to Friday, within this zone;
(5) parking be prohibited at anytime on the east side of Elmsthorpe Avenue from
the south branch of College View Avenue to a point 15 metres north;
(6) parking be prohibited from 9:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., from 1:15 p.m. to 3:15
p.m. and from 4:15 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday and from 8:30 a.m.
to 6:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday from a point 15 metres north of the south
branch of College View Avenue to a point 79.5 metres further north;
(7) the existing No Parking 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Monday to Friday
regulation on the north side of College View Avenue from Braemar Avenue to
Elmsthorpe Avenue be rescinded;
(8) parking be permitted for a maximum period of ten minutes on the north side
of the south branch of College View Avenue from a point 20 metres west of
Braemar Avenue to a point 20 metres east of Elmsthorpe Avenue from 8:00
a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Monday to Friday;
(9) parking be prohibited at anytime on the north side of College View Avenue
from Elmsthorpe Avenue to a point 20 metres east and from Braemar Avenue to
a point 20 metres west; and
(10) 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.
On motion by Councillor Johnston, the Toronto Community Council recommended to
City Council the adoption of the foregoing report (April 21, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation Division, City Works
Services.
(Clause No. 16, Report No. 5)
306. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (April 23, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation Division, City Works Services
respecting Harvard Avenue from Roncesvalles Avenue to Callender Street regarding
amendments to the alternate side parking regulations (High Park), and
recommending:
(1) That the existing alternate side/temporal parking regulations on Harvard
Avenue, from Roncesvalles Avenue to Callender Street, be rescinded and
replaced by the following:
a) That parking be permitted on the north side for a maximum period of
one hour from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, from
October 1st one year to March 31st of the next following year,
inclusive;
b) That parking be prohibited at anytime on the north side from April
1st to September 30th , inclusive;
c) That parking be permitted on the south side for a maximum period of
one hour from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, from
April 1st to September 30th, inclusive;
d) That parking be prohibited at anytime on the south side from
October 1st of one year to March 31st of the next following year,
inclusive;
(2) That the permit parking system, which operates from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00
p.m., daily, be adjusted to reflect the changes noted in Recommendation No.
1, above; and
(3) That the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the
necessary action to give effect thereto, including the introduction in
Council of any Bills that may be required.
On motion by Councillor Korwin-Kuczynski, the Toronto Community Council
recommended to City Council the adoption of the foregoing report (April 23, 1998)
from the Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation Division, City Works
Services.
(Clause No. 17, Report No. 5)
307. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (April 22, 1998) from the
Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services respecting
decorative sidewalk plaque installation for the Walk of Fame (Downtown), and
recommending:
(1) That City Council approve the installation of decorative commemorative
plaques as described in the body of this report on King Street West (north
side), from Simcoe Street to John Street, subject to the Directors of
Canada s Walk of Fame:
(a) supplying and installing the plaques at no cost to the City;
(b) submitting to the City an irrevocable letter of credit in the
amount of $10,800.00 to guarantee the cost of installation; and
(c) executing an agreement with such conditions as the Commissioners of
Works and Emergency Services and Corporate Services may deem
necessary in the interest of the City of Toronto; and
(2) That City Council officially acknowledge the renaming of the Walk of Fame
between Simcoe Street and John Street to Canada s Walk of Fame .
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report (April 22, 1998) from the Director,
By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services.
(Clause No. 48, Report No. 5)
308. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (April 9, 1998) from the
Regional Directors, Toronto Parks and Recreation respecting Enforcement of
Unauthorized Parking City Parks - Appointment of City Parks and Recreation Staff
as Provincial Offences Officers-Enforcement of Municipal Code Chapter 255-Parks,
and recommending that:
1. the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism be authorized
to appoint Dianna Clarke, Lorie Stuart, John Davis and Brian Green as
Provincial Offences Officers and Municipal Law Enforcement Officers as
required and that By-law Nos. 379 and 586, respectively be amended
accordingly.
2. Authority be granted for appointed employees to ticket illegally parked
cars in City parks which are posted as required by the Metropolitan Toronto
Police Department, Parking Enforcement Unit.
3. the City Solicitor be authorized to undertake any necessary arrangement,
including the preparation and execution of an agreement with the
Metropolitan Toronto Police Services Board, to ensure mutual cooperation in
the enforcement of parking in City Parks.
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report (April 9, 1998) from the Regional
Directors, Toronto Parks and Recreation
(Clause No. 5, Report No. 5)
309. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (April 22, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation Division, City Works Services
respecting lane system bounded by Rhodes Avenue, Danforth Avenue, Coxwell Avenue
and Hanson Street regarding adjustment to the height requirements respecting speed
bumps (East Toronto), and recommending that:
1) the existing "75 mm" speed bump height requirement for laneways as noted in
Municipal Code Chapter 400-48 B, Schedule XVII in §400-70 and shown on
Drawing Nos. 421F-2901-94, 421F-3047 and 421F-3048 (copies attached) be
adjusted to indicate a height range of 50.0 mm to 75.0 mm.
2) the speed bump height range requirement as noted in Recommendation No. 1
be made applicable to all existing and/or newly proposed laneway systems
utilizing speed bumps; and
3) the appropriate City Officials be authorized to take the necessary action
to give effect thereto including the introduction in Council of any Bills
that may be required.
On motion by Councillor Bussin, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report (April 22, 1998) from the Director,
Infrastructure Planning and Transportation Division, City Works Services.
(Clause No. 18, Report No. 5)
310. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (April 22, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation Division, City Works Services
respecting narrowing of the pavement at Palmerston Avenue (Midtown), and
recommending that:
1. approval be given to narrow the pavement from a width of 7.28 metres to a
width varying from 5.5 metres to 7.28 metres along the east side of
PALMERSTON AVENUE from Bloor Street West to 11 metres north of Bloor Street
West, as shown on the attached print of Drawing No. SK-2194, dated April
1998"; and
2. the appropriate City Officials be requested to take whatever action is
necessary to give effect thereto including the introduction in Council of
any Bills that are required.
On motion by Councillor Bossons, the Toronto Community Council recommended to
City Council the adoption of the foregoing report (April 22, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation Division, City Works Services.
(Clause No. 6, Report No. 5)
311. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (April 22, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation Division, City Works Services
respecting area bounded by Bloor Street East/West, Bay Street, Wellesley Street
East/West and Church Street regarding provision of parking meters and a Daycare
Pick-up and Drop-off Area (Downtown), and recommending that:
(1) On the south side of St. Mary Street, from Yonge Street to St. Nicholas
Street:
(a) that the existing parking prohibition, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.,
daily, be rescinded; and
(b) that parking meters be installed to operate from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00
p.m., Monday to Saturday for a maximum period of one hour, at the
rate of $1.00 per hour;
(2) That the existing parking prohibition at anytime on the north side of
Charles Street East, from Yonge Street to a point 193.5 metres further
east, be adjusted to apply from Yonge Street to a point 75.6 metres further
east;
(3) That parking meters be installed on the north side of Charles Street East,
from a point 75.6 metres east of Yonge Street to a point 78.3 metres
further east, to operate from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday and
from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., on Saturday, for a maximum period of one hour
at the rate of $1.00 per hour;
(4) That on the north side of Charles Street East, from a point 153.9 metres
east of Yonge Street to a point 26.3 metres further east:
(a) parking be allowed for a maximum period of ten minutes from 7:30
a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday to
Friday; and
(b) parking be prohibited from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., from 6:30 p.m.
of one day to 7:30 a.m. of the next following day, and at anytime
on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays;
(5) That the existing parking prohibition on the south side of Isabella Street,
from Yonge Street to a point 91.4 metres further east be adjusted to apply
from Yonge Street to a point 78.0 metres further east;
(6) That the existing parking meter operation on the south side of Isabella
Street, from a point 91.4 metres east of Yonge Street to a point 61.0
metres west of Jarvis Street be adjusted to apply from a point 78.0 metres
east of Yonge Street to a point 61.0 metres west of Jarvis Street;
(7) That the existing parking prohibition on the south side of Gloucester
Street, from Yonge Street to a point 91.4 metres further east be adjusted
to apply from Yonge Street to a point 78.0 metres further east;
(8) That the existing parking meter operation on the south side of Gloucester
Street, from a point 91.4 metres east of Yonge Street to Church Street be
adjusted to apply from a point 78.0 metres east of Yonge Street to Church
Street;
(9) That the existing parking prohibition on the south side of Dundonald
Street, from Yonge Street to a point 91.4 metres further east be adjusted
to apply from Yonge Street to a point 78.0 metres further east;
(10) That the existing parking meter operation on the south side of Dundonald
Street, from a point 91.4 metres east of Yonge Street to Church Street be
adjusted to apply from a point 78.0 metres east of Yonge to Church Street;
and
(11) That the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the
necessary action to give effect thereto including the introduction in
Council of any Bills that may be required .
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report (April 22, 1998) from the Director,
Infrastructure Planning and Transportation Division, City Works Services.
(Clause No. 19, Report No. 5)
312. The Toronto Community Council had before it a status report (April 22, 1998) from
the Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation Division, City Works
Services respecting Traffic Calming Project (Phase I) for South Eglinton Area
(East) (North Toronto), and recommending that City staff be authorized to conduct
a poll of residents in the area bounded by Eglinton Avenue East, Bayview Avenue,
Merton Street and Mount Pleasant Road to determine whether it is the desire of the
community to retain the current traffic calming measures, remove them or pursue
other forms of traffic control.
On motion by Councillor Johnston, the Toronto Community Council recommended to
City Council the adoption of the foregoing report (April 22, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation Division, City Works
Services. (Clause No. 51, Report No. 5)
313. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (April 22, 1998) from City
Solicitor respecting Boulevard Cafe Application: Access to Addresses, and
recommending that this report be received for information.
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council received the foregoing
report for information.
(City Solicitor - Encl. - cc: Ms. Jane Speakman, Legal Services - No Encl. - May
13, 1998)
(Clause No. 76(g), Report No. 5)
314. The Toronto Community Council had before it a communication (April 20, 1998) from
the Chair, Friends of Fort York respecting Request for Endorsement of Event for
Liquor Licence purposes at the Festival of Fort York (Trinity-Niagara).
On motion by Councillor Pantalone, the Toronto Community Council recommended to
City Council that it, for liquor licensing purposes, declare that it is aware of
the Festival of Fort York taking place in and around Fort York on May 16 and 17,
1998, and indicate that it has no objection to it taking place.
(Clause No. 53, Report No. 5)
315. The Toronto Community Council had before it a communication (April 7, 1998) from
Colleen Spring Zimmerman, High Park Montessori School Parents Steering Committee
respecting LLBO - Special Occasion Application High Park Montessori School
respecting Endorsement of Event for LLBO Purposes for the High Park Montessori
School (High Park).
On motion by Councillor Korwin-Kuczynski, the Toronto Community Council
recommended to City Council that it, for liquor licensing purposes, declare that
it is aware of the High Park Montessori School s end of school term event taking
place at 35 High Park Gardens on May 26, 1998, and indicate that it has no
objection to it taking place.
(Clause No. 54, Report No. 5)
316. The Toronto Community Council had before it a communication (April 7, 1998) from
Herculano Brasil, Brotherhood of the Devine Holy Spirit, 1671 Dundas Street West
respecting Endorsement of Event for LLBO Purposes for the Festival for Brotherhood
of the Devine Holy Spirit at Dovercourt Park (Trinity-Niagara).
On motion by Councillor Pantalone, the Toronto Community Council recommended to
City Council that it, for liquor licensing purposes, declare the Festival of the
Brotherhood of the Divine Holy Spirit taking place in an around Dovercourt Park on
July 4 and 5, 1998, to be an event of municipal significance and indicate that it
has no objection to it taking place.
(Clause No. 55, Report No. 5)
317. The Toronto Community Council had before it a communication (March 27, 1998) from
Councillor Mario Silva respecting Endorsement of Event for LLBO purposes for the
Senhor Da Pedra Festival at Trinity Bellwoods Park (Trinity-Niagara).
On motion by Councillor Silva, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council that it, for liquor licensing purposes, declare the Senhor da Pedra
Festival taking place at Bellwoods Park on August 1 and 2, 1998, to be an event of
municipal significance and indicate that it has no objection to it taking place.
(Clause No. 56, Report No. 5)
318. The Toronto Community Council had before it a communication (February 11, 1998)
from Doug McPherson, Benson & Hedges Symphony of Fire respecting Endorsement of
Event for LLBO purposes for the 1998 Benson & Hedges Symphony of Fire at the VIP
Reception at Ontario Place (Trinity-Niagara).
On motion by Councillor Pantalone, the Toronto Community Council recommended to
City Council that it, for liquor licensing purposes, declare the VIP Reception for
the Benson and Hedges Symphony of Fire taking place in and around Ontario Place on
June 13, June 20, June 24, June 27, July 1 and July 4, 1998, to be an event of
municipal significance and indicate that it has no objection to it taking place.
(Clause No. 57, Report No. 5)
319. The Toronto Community Council had before it a communication (April 17, 1998) from
Patti Marshall, Director of Operations, du Maurier Downtown Jazz Toronto
respecting Endorsement of Event for LLBO purposes for the du Maurier Downtown Jazz
Toronto 1998 (Downtown).
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council that it, for liquor licensing purposes, declare the du Maurier Downtown
Jazz Festival taking place at various locations set out in the communication
(April 17, 1998) from Ms. Patti Marshall from Friday, June 19 to Sunday, June 28,
1998 inclusive, to be an event of national and municipal significance and indicate
that it has no objection to it taking place.
(Clause No. 58, Report No. 5)
320. The Toronto Community Council had before it a communication (April 13, 1998) from
A.J. Diamond, Donald Schmitt and Company respecting request for Endorsement of
Event for LLBO purposes at the Outdoor Solstice Party in the Courtyard known as
Berkeley Castle at the corner of Berkeley Street and the Esplanade (Downtown).
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council that it, for liquor licensing purposes, declare the Outdoor Solstice Party
in the Courtyard of Berkeley Castle on June 18, 1998, to be an event of municipal
significance and indicate that it has no objection to it taking place.
(Clause No. 59, Report No. 5)
321. The Toronto Community Council had before it a communication (April 14, 1998) from
Tnesia Mi, Street Representative, Parkdale Villiage B.I.A. respecting Endorsement
of Event for LLBO purposes at the 1998 Artbeat/Mariposa Festival (High Park).
On motion by Councillor Pantalone, the Toronto Community Council recommended to
City Council that it, for liquor licensing purposes, declare the 1998
Artbeat/Mariposa Festival, taking place at various locations set out in the
communication (April 14, 1998) from Tnesia Mi, Parkdale Village B.I.A. on June 27,
1998, to be an event of municipal significance and indicate that it has no
objection to it taking place.
(Clause No. 60, Report No. 5)
322. The Toronto Community Council had before it a communication (April 5, 1998)
Councillor John Adams, addressed to Director, Infrastructure, Planning &
Transportation respecting request for Area Parking Study at Hillcrest and Wychwood
Park Neighbourhood (Midtown).
On motion by Councillor Adams, the Toronto Community Council requested the
Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to report to the Toronto Community
Council, for its meeting to be held on June 24, 1998 on the parameters for the
requested area parking study for the Hillcrest and Wychwood Park Neighbourhood.
(Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services - Encl. - cc: Mr. Andy Koropeski,
Director, Infrastructure, Planning & Transportation, Works and Emergency Services -
No Encl. - May 13, 1998)
(Clause No. 76(h), Report No. 5)
323. The Toronto Community Council had before it a communication (April 15, 1998)
respecting a Cross Walk at Coxwell Avenue (East Toronto).
The Toronto Community Council requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency
Services to report on the cross walk at Coxwell Avenue (East Toronto) at its
meeting to be held on May 27 and 28, 1998.
(Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services - Encl. - cc: Mr. Chris Johnston -
No Encl. - May 13, 1998)
(Clause No. 76(i), Report No. 5)
324. The Toronto Community Council had before it a communication (April 21, 1998) from
Councillor Johnston respecting Traffic Area Management Plan for the Teddington
Park/Wanless Park Area (North Toronto).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it the following:
- (December 20, 1995) from the City Clerk, forwarding Clause 22 contained in
Report No. 16 of the former City Services Committee, titled Traffic Area
Management Plan - Teddington Park/Wanless Park Area (Ward 16) , which was
adopted, without amendment, by the former City of Toronto Council at its
meeting held on December 18 and 19, 1995
- (January 21, 1993) from the City Clerk, forwarding Clause 37 contained in
Report No. 1 of the former City Services Committee, titled, Traffic
Management Plan for the Teddington Park/Wanless Park Area (Ward 16) , which
was adopted. without amendment by the former City of Toronto Council at its
meeting held on January 11, 1993
- (May 1, 1998) from Councillor Walker - North Toronto
On motion by Councillor Jakobek, the Toronto Community Council recommended to
City Council that:
(1) on a six month trial basis, westbound to northbound right turn prohibitions
from Lawrence Avenue East to Wanless Crescent, Ronan Avenue and Ardrossan
Place between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 6:00
p.m., Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays excepted, be implemented;
(2) the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services, in consultation with the
Wanless Park Ratepayers Association review the impact of the above controls
after their installation, within six months or sooner, as the need may be,
and report back to the Toronto Community Council;
(3) a "Yield" sign be approved to control southbound to westbound traffic on
the northwest side of the traffic channelization island at the intersection
of Wanless Avenue and Kappele Avenue;
(4) the appropriate City Officials be authorized to take whatever action is
necessary to give effect thereto, including the introduction in Council of
any Bills that may be necessary.
(Clause No. 61, Report No. 5)
(Clause No. 1, Report No. 7)
(Clause No. 1, Report No. 9)
325. The Toronto Community Council had before it a communication (April 9, 1998) from
the General Secretary, Toronto Transit Commission, respecting 510 Spadina: Roadway
Changes to Improve Safety (Downtown), forwarding recommendations from its meeting
of April 8, 1998 to Toronto Community Council for information.
The Toronto Community Council also had before it a communication (April 9, 1998)
from the General Secretary, Toronto Transit Commission, respecting Automobile-
Streetcar Collisions Continue on 510 Spadina Route.
On motion by Councillor Chow, th(e Toronto Community Council deferred
consideration of the foregoing reports and requested the Commissioner of Works and
Emergency Services to report on the process to the meeting of the Toronto
Community Council to be held on May 27 and 28, 1998.
(Clause No. 76(j), Report No. 5)
326. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (April 16, 1998) from the
City Engineer, City Works Services respecting naming of proposed public streets at
1090 Shaw Street (Davenport), and recommending that:
(1) the proposed public street extending westerly from Shaw Street then
southerly, illustrated on the enclosed MAP A, be named Gibraltar Way ;
and
(2) the proposed public street extending easterly from Ossington Avenue to Shaw
Street, illustrated on the enclosed MAP A, be named Santa Maria Road ;
and
(3) the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the
necessary action to give effect thereto, including the introduction in
Council of any Bills that may be required.
On motion by Councillor Disero, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council that:
(1) the proposed public street extending westerly from Shaw Street then
southerly, illustrated on MAP A, attached to the report (April 16, 1998)
from the City Engineer, City Works Services be named Minho Boulevard ; and
(2) the proposed public street extending easterly from Ossington Avenue to Shaw
Street, illustrated on MAP A, attached to the report (April 16, 1998)
from the City Engineer, City Works Services be named be named Açores
Avenue ; and
(3) the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the
necessary action to give effect thereto, including the introduction in
Council of any Bills that may be required;
(4) the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services be requested to report
directly to Council, if necessary, should the proposed street names
contravene City Council s policy respecting Duplicate Street names.
(Clause No. 38, Report No. 5)
327. The Toronto Community Council had before it a Draft By-law from the City Solicitor
respecting Stopping Up and Closing Public Highway on part of Queens Quay West
(Downtown).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it Clause 5 of Report No. 4 of the
City Services Committee of the former City of Toronto, headed 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 , which was adopted by City Council at its meeting held
on April 1 and 2, 1996.
Pursuant to Clause 5 of Report No. 4 of the City Services Committee of the former
City of Toronto, 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 which was
adopted by City Council at its meeting on April 1, 1996, notice of its hearing on
May 6, 1998, with respect to the proposed enactment of the draft by-law was
advertised in a daily newspaper on April 14, April 21, April 28 and May 5, 1998,
and no one appeared before the Toronto Community Council in connection with the
foregoing matter.
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council that a draft by-law in the form of the draft by-law be enacted.
(Clause No. 24, Report No. 5)
328. The Toronto Community Council had before it a Draft By-law from the City Solicitor
respecting Stopping Up, Closing and Leasing of the Lane abutting Grenadier Pond
and Road Allowance of Grenadier Ravine Drive (High Park).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it Clause 38 of Report No. 17 of the
City Services Committee of the former City of Toronto, headed Ellis Avenue Ravine
and Rennie Park - West Pond Ravine , which was adopted by City Council at its
meeting held on December 3, 1990.
Pursuant to Clause 38 of Report No. 17 of the City Services Committee of the
former City of Toronto, titled, Ellis Avenue Ravine and Rennie Park - West Pond
Ravine which was adopted by City Council at is meeting on December 3 and 4, 1990,
notice of its hearing on May 6, 1998, with respect to the proposed enactment of
the draft by-law was advertised in a daily newspaper on April 14, April 21, April
28 and May 5, 1998, and no one appeared before the Toronto Community Council in
connection with the foregoing matter.
On motion by Councillor Korwin-Kuczynski, the Toronto Community Council
recommended to City Council that a draft by-law in the form of the draft by-law be
enacted.
(Clause No. 25, Report No. 5)
329. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (April 22, 1998) from the
Director of Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
respecting De Lisle Avenue, from Yonge Street to Deer Park Crescent regarding
adjustment of parking regulations (Midtown), and recommending that:
(1) the existing stopping at anytime prohibition on the south side of De Lisle
Avenue from Yonge Street to a point 71.0 metres west be adjusted to apply
from Yonge Street to a point 92 metres west;
(2) the existing parking prohibition from 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., daily, on the
south side of De Lisle Avenue from a point 71.0 metres west of Yonge Street
to Deer Park Crescent be rescinded;
(3) the parking meter operation on the south side of De Lisle Avenue from a
point 71.0 metres west of Yonge Street to Deer Park Crescent, which
operates from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday for a maximum
period of one hour, be adjusted to operate from a point 92.0 metres west of
Yonge Street to Deer Park Crescent, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday to
Saturday for a maximum period of one hour and from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Monday to Saturday for a maximum period of three hours, at a rate of $1.00
per hour;
(4) the existing No Parking at Anytime prohibition on the north side of De
Lisle Avenue from a point 71.0 metres west of Yonge Street to Deer Park
Crescent be changed to No Standing at Anytime ; 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 may be required.
The Toronto Community Council also had before it a communication (April 27, 1998)
from Mr. Brian J. Kearney, Chairperson, The Deer Park Cresc./Delisle Ave.
Residents Traffic Group.
On motion by Councillor Bossons, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council that:
(1) the foregoing report (April 22, 1998) from the Director, Infrastructure
Planning and Transportation Division, City Works Services be adopted; and
(2) subject to towing signs be posted on the north side of De Lisle Avenue
from Yonge Street to Deer Park Crescent.
On a further motion by Councillor Bossons, the Toronto Community Council requested
the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to report to the Urban
Environment and Development Committee on the implications of city-wide posting of
minimum fines for tow-away signs.
(Clause No. 20, Report No. 5)
330. The Toronto Community Council had before it a Draft By-Law from the City Solicitor
respecting Alteration of Glengrove Avenue West and Installation of Speed Humps and
Reduction of Speed (North Toronto).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it Clause 45 of Report No. 11 of the
City Services Committee of the former City of Toronto, headed Traffic Calming
Pilot Project - Speed Humps - Glengrove Avenue West , which was adopted by City
Council at its meeting held on September 22 and 23, 1997.
The Toronto Community Council also had before it a report (May 5, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services.
Pursuant to Clause 45 of Report No. 11 of the City Services Committee of the
former City of Toronto, titled, Traffic Calming Pilot Project - Speed Humps -
Glengrove Avenue West which was adopted by City Council at its meeting on
September 22 and 23, 1997, notice of its hearing on May 6, 1998, with respect to
the proposed enactment of the draft by-law was advertised in a daily newspaper on
April 14, April 21, April 28 and May 5, 1998, and Mr. Robert Toole, Toronto,
Ontario, appeared before the Toronto Community Council in connection with the
foregoing matter.
On motion by Councillor Johnston, the Toronto Community Council recommended to
City Council that:
(1) in order to reduce the number of speed humps on Glengrove Avenue West, from
Yonge Street to Avenue Road, from 12 in the original proposal to 10, the
Draft By-law be amended to incorporate the locations noted in Appendix A of
the report (May 5, 1998) from the Director, Infrastructure Planning and
Transportation, City Works Services, and shown in Drawing No. 421F-5144
attached to the report (May 5, 1998) from the Director, Infrastructure
Planning and Transportation, City Works Services, dated November, 1997, and
the Draft By-law, as amended, be enacted;
(2) installation of the speed humps be accompanied by the alternative signage
plan as described in the report (May 5, 1998) from the Director,
Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services;
(3) the appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take the
necessary action to give effect to the foregoing including the introduction
in Council of any Bills that may be required.
(Clause No. 2, Report No. 5)
331. 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 Report No. 11 of
the City Services Committee of the former City of Toronto, headed Proposed
Traffic Circle - Highland Avenue, Roxborough Drive and Schofield Avenue , which
was adopted by City Council at its meeting held on September 22 and 23, 1997.
The Toronto Community Council also had before it the following communications:
- (March 26, 1998) from Mr. James Norris, addressed to Councillor Adams;
- (undated) from Mr. James Norris - request to delay approving Traffic Circle
By-law;
- (May 6, 1998) from Mr. James Norris;
- (May 4, 1998) from Mr. Bill Deacon, Chairman, North Rosedale Ratepayers
Traffic Committee; and
- (May 5, 1998) from Erin O Connor and Pat Faircloth
Pursuant to Clause 43 of Report No. 11 of the City Services Committee of the
former City of Toronto, titled, Proposed Traffic Circle - Highland Avenue,
Roxborough Drive and Scholfield Avenue which was adopted by City Council at its
meeting on September 22 and 23, 1997, notice of its hearing on May 6, 1998, with
respect to the proposed enactment of the draft by-law was advertised in a daily
newspaper on April 14, April 21, April 28 and May 5, 1998.
The following persons appeared before the Toronto Community Council in connection
with the foregoing matter:
- Ms. Erin O Connor, Toronto, Ontario
- Mr. James Norris, Toronto, Ontario
- Ms. Pat Faircloth, Toronto, Ontario
- Ms. Kary Firstbrook, Toronto, Ontario
- Mr. William Deacon, Toronto, Ontario
On motion by Councillor Bossons, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council that a draft by-law in the form of the draft by-law be enacted.
(Clause No. 3, Report No. 5)
332. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (February 25, 1998) from
the Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services
respecting Request to Extend the Hours of Operation for the Boulevard Cafe on the
Kenilworth Avenue flankage of 1961 Queen Street East (East Toronto), and
recommending that:
(1) City Council approve the extension of the hours of operation for the
boulevard cafe on the Kenilworth Avenue flankage of 1961 Queen Street East
to 11:00 p.m., 7 days a week, as requested by the applicant;
OR
(2) the closing time restriction for the boulevard cafe on the Kenilworth
Avenue flankage of 1961 Queen Street East remain unchanged at 10:00 p.m., 7
days a week;
AND
(3) Should City Council approve an extension of the hours, I be requested to
report back after the end of the 1998 cafe season on the operation of the
cafe under the extended hours.
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 Mr. Dimitri Panayiota, applicant;
- (March 30, 1998) from Mr. Michael Easson;
- (March 31, 1998) from Mr. Larry Campbell;
- (March 31, 1998) from Ms. Lida Kotzer;
- (April 7, 1998) from Mr. Eric Shabsove, The Roastery Coffee House;
- (April 5, 1998) from Mr. Gib and Ms. Lorraine Barlow;
- (April 9, 1998) from Ms. Agnes D. Walkinshaw;
- (April 27, 1998) from Mr. Ernest H. Toomath;
- (April 1, 1998) from Ms. Edna Chua;
- (April 30, 1998) from Mr. Bob Bouey;
- (May 4, 1998) from Mr. Dimitri Panayiotou, Owner, Whitlock s Restaurant;
- (April 29, 1998) from Mr. Roger Green;
- (May 5, 1998) from Mr. Michael F. Easson;
- (April 24, 1998) from Ms. Rosalie Macfarlane;
- (April 24, 1998) from Ms. Jacqueline Courual;
- (April 24, 1998) from Mr. J. Chamberlin;
- (April 24, 1998) from Mr. Elmer Theisen;
- (April 24, 1998) from Ms. Gloria Theisen;
- (May 5, 1998) from Ms. Lida Kotzer;
- (May 5, 1998) from Ms. Voula Moran;
- (May 1, 1998) from Mr. Jim Bell, General Manager, Diamond Taxicab Assn.;
- (May 4, 1998) from Mr. Keith Bryan, Police Constable #232, 55 Division;
- (May 5, 1998) from Mr. Frank Loritz; and
- (May 1, 1998) from Ms. Dorothy Hunt, Manager, Kew Gardens Tennis Club.
The following persons appeared before the Toronto Community Council in connection
with the foregoing matter:
- Mr. Tom Dawson, Toronto, Ontario;
- Mr. Sam Grossman, Toronto, Ontario;
- Mr. Dimitri Panayiota, Owner of Whitlock s Restaurant;
- Ms. Marian Loach, Toronto, Ontario;
- Ms. Voula Moran, Toronto, Ontario;
- Ms. Athena Chadjiioamou, Toronto, Ontario;
- Ms. L. Kotzer, Toronto, Ontario;
- Mr. Jim Barlow, Toronto, Ontario;
- Ms. Lorraine Barlow, Toronto, Ontario;
- Mr. Claes Eriksson, Chef, Whitlock s Restaurant;
- Mr. Ernest H. Toomath, Toronto, Ontario.
On motion by Councillor Jakobek, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council that:
(1) City Council approve the extension of the hours of operation for the
boulevard cafe on the Kenilworth Avenue flankage of 1961 Queen Street East
to 11:00 p.m., 7 days a week, subject to the following terms and
conditions:
(a) the patio not open until 11:00 a.m.;
(b) the dumping of bottles in outdoor containers after 10:00 p.m. be
prohibited;
(c) the patio be closed at 11:00 p.m. on all festival days;
(d) any two violations will result in the revocation of the patio
licence;
(e) if the ownership changes, no transfer of the licence will occur
without a full hearing on a new application; and
(f) an agreement incorporating these conditions be signed by the
applicant before the extension is granted;
(2) the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services be instructed
to ensure that the conditions outlined in Recommendation No. (1) are being
met;
(3) the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services be requested to review the
extension and report to the Toronto Community Council at its meeting to be
held on July 22, 1998.
On motion by Councillor Bussin, the Toronto Community Council also requested the
Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to report to the Toronto Community
Council on:
(1) policies and by-laws necessary to implement a general 11:00 p.m. patio
closure and clearance policy on Queen Street East from Coxwell Avenue to
Victoria Park Avenue;
(2) methods of pick-up of bottles and garbage, and possible solutions to the
noise problems.
(Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services - Encl. - cc: Mr. Ken McGuire, Works
and Emergency Services - No Encl. - May 12, 1998)
(Clause No. 26, Report No. 5)
333. 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 - Marjory Street Flankage of
1021 Gerrard Street East (Don River), and recommending that:
(1) City Council approve the application for a boulevard cafe on the Marjory
Street flankage of 1021 Gerrard Street East, notwithstanding the negative
result of the public poll, and that such approval be subject to the
applicant complying with the criteria set out in § 313-36 of Municipal Code
Chapter 313, Streets and Sidewalks;
OR
(2) City Council deny the application for a boulevard cafe on the Marjory
Street flankage of 1021 Gerrard Street East.
The Toronto Community Council also had before it a communication (March 31, 1998)
from Ms. Kerri Larson.
On motion by Councillor Layton, the Toronto Community Council deferred
consideration of the foregoing report until its meeting to be held on May 27,
1998.
(Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement City Works Services - Encl. - cc:
Mr. Ken McGuire, Works and Emergency Services; Interested Persons - No Encl. -
May 12, 1998)
(Clause No. 76(a), Report No. 5)
334. 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 at Logan Avenue flankage of 889 Queen Street East (Don
River), and recommending that:
(1) City Council approve the application for a boulevard cafe on the Logan
Avenue flankage of 889 Queen Street East, notwithstanding the negative
result of the public poll, and that such approval be subject to the
applicant complying with the criteria set out in § 313-36 of Municipal Code
Chapter 313, Streets and Sidewalks;
OR
(2) City Council deny the application for a boulevard cafe on the Logan Avenue
flankage of 889 Queen Street East.
The Toronto Community Council also had before it a communication (March 27, 1998)
from Miss Rosemary Dymond.
The following persons appeared before the Toronto Community Council in connection
with the foregoing matter:
- Ms. Julie Najjar, Toronto, Ontario
- Ms. Marlene Miller, Toronto, Ontario
- Ms. Shirley Stoyko, Toronto, Ontario
On motion by Councillor McConnell, the Toronto Community Council recommended to
City Council that it deny the application for a boulevard cafe on the Logan Avenue
flankage of 889 Queen Street East.
(Clause No. 27, Report No. 5)
335. 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 at De Lisle Avenue flankageof
1510 Yonge Street (Midtown), and recommending that:
(1) City Council approve the application for a boulevard cafe on the De Lisle
Avenue flankage of 1510 Yonge Street, notwithstanding the negative result
of the public poll, and that such approval be subject to the applicant
complying with the criteria set out in § 313-36 of Municipal Code Chapter
313, Streets and Sidewalks;
OR
(2) City Council deny the application for a boulevard cafe on the De Lisle
Avenue flankage of 1510 Yonge Street.
The Toronto Community Council also had before it the following:
- communication (March 27, 1998) from Miss Rosemary Dymond;
- report (April 27, 1998) from Director, By-law Administration and
Enforcement, City Works Services; and
- communication (April 27, 1998) from Mr. Brian J. Kearney, Chairperson, The
Deer Park Cresc./Delisle Ave. Residents Traffic Group.
Mr. Craig Findlay, on behalf of the Applicant, appeared before the Toronto
Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter.
On motion by Councillor Adams, the Toronto Community Council:
(1) deferred consideration of this matter; and
(2) directed the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services, notwithstanding
the By-law of the former City of Toronto governing polls, to conduct a
further poll on this application, subject to the owner paying the costs
incurred in conducting the poll.
(Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services - Encl. - cc: Mr. Ken McGuire, Works
and Emergency Services; Interested Persons - No Encl. - May 13, 1998)
(Clause No. 76(b), Report No. 5)
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 O. Chow
Councillor B. Disero
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
336. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (February 19, 1998) from the
Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services respecting
Application for Commercial Boulevard Parking at 25 Musgrave Street (East Toronto),
and recommending that staff proceed to issue the licence for commercial boulevard
parking fronting 25 Musgrave Street, subject to the applicant complying with the
criteria set out in § 313-41 of Municipal Code Chapter 313, Streets and
Sidewalks.
On motion by Councillor Pantalone, the Toronto Community Council recommended to
City Council the adoption of the foregoing report (February 19, 1998) from the
Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services.
(Clause No. 28, Report No. 5)
337. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (March 27, 1998) from the
Director of Development and Support, Toronto Parks and Recreation, City Hall
Office respecting tree removal at 156 St. Clements Avenue (North Toronto), and
recommending that City Council:
(1) Refuse to issue a permit to remove the tree; or
(2) Issue a permit for tree removal conditional on the applicant agreeing to
plant a replacement tree on the property to the satisfaction of the
Director of Development and Support.
On motion by Councillor Johnston, the Toronto Community Council recommended to
City Council that it issue a permit for tree removal at 156 St. Clements Avenue,
conditional on the applicant agreeing to plant a replacement tree on the property
to the satisfaction of the Director of Development and Support.
(Clause No. 29, Report No. 5)
338. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (April 9, 1998) from the
Director of Development and Support, Toronto Parks and Recreation, City Hall
Office respecting Tree Removals at 19 Ridgewood Road (Midtown), and recommending
that City Council:
1) Refuse to issue a permit to remove the trees;
or
2) Issue a permit for tree removal conditional on the applicant agreeing to
plant replacement trees on the property to the satisfaction of the Director
of Development and Support.
On motion by Councillor Bossons, the Toronto Community Council recommended that
City Council refuse to issue a permit to remove the trees located at 19 Ridgewood
Road.
(Clause No. 30, Report No. 5)
339. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (April 8, 1998) from the
Director of Development and Support, Toronto Parks and Recreation, City Hall
Office respecting Tree Removal at 192 Glencairn Avenue (North Toronto), and
recommending that City Council:
1) Refuse to issue a permit to remove or injure the tree;
or
2) Issue a permit for tree removal conditional on the applicant agreeing to
plant a replacement tree on the property to the satisfaction of the
Director of Development and Support;
or
3) Issue a permit for injury to the tree conditional on the owner of 198
Glencairn Avenue implementing the tree preservation plan prepared by Davey
Tree Expert Company of Canada, based on an application to construct a new
house at 198 Glencairn Avenue, submitted by Axis Planning & Development
Consultants, 10 Morrow Avenue, Suite 103, Toronto, M6R 2J1, agent for the
owner of 198 Glencairn Avenue.
The Toronto Community Council also had before it drawings (undated) respecting
replacement of the existing house with a two-storey detached house at 198
Glencairn Avenue.
Mr. Keith Allin, Toronto, Ontario, appeared before the Toronto Community Council
in connection with the foregoing matter.
On motion by Councillor Johnston, the Toronto Community Council recommended to
City Council that City Council issue a permit for tree removal at 192 Glencairn
Avenue, conditional on the applicant agreeing to plant a replacement tree on the
property to the satisfaction of the Director of Development and Support.
(Clause No. 31, Report No. 5)
340. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (April 22, 1998) from the
Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services respecting
Commercial Boulevard Parking Appeal for the Triller Avenue flankage of 1605 Queen
Street West (High Park), and recommending that:
(1) City Council approve the application for commercial boulevard parking on
the Triller Avenue flankage of 1605 Queen Street West, notwithstanding the
negative result of the public poll, and that such approval be subject to
the applicant complying with the criteria set out in § 313-39 of Municipal
Code Chapter 313, Streets and Sidewalks;
OR
(2) City Council deny the application for commercial boulevard parking on the
Triller Avenue flankage 1605 Queen Street West.
On motion by Councillor Korwin-Kuczynski, the Toronto Community Council
recommended that City Council approve the application for commercial boulevard
parking on the Triller Avenue flankage of 1605 Queen 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 § 313-39 of the former
City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 313, Streets and Sidewalks;
(2) a light being installed on the boulevard flankage; and
(3) the area being kept clear of debris.
(Clause No. 32, Report No. 5)
341. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (April 22, 1998) from the
Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services respecting
Boulevard Cafe Appeal at the Holly Street flankage of 45 Eglinton Avenue East
(North Toronto), and recommending that:
(1) City Council approve the application for a boulevard cafe on the Holly
Street flankage of 45 Eglinton Avenue East, notwithstanding the negative
result of the public poll, and that such approval be subject to the
applicant complying with the criteria set out in § 313-36 of Municipal Code
Chapter 313, Streets and Sidewalks;
OR
(2) City Council deny the application for a boulevard cafe on the Holly Street
flankage of 45 Eglinton Avenue East.
The Toronto Community Council also had before it the following communications:
- (April 30, 1998) from Ms. Ann Adams;
- (April 30, 1998) from Ms. Anne Brossard;
- (May 4, 1998) from Ms. Anne Zepf;
- (May 4, 1998) from Mr. Norman Proven;
- (Undated) from Ms. Milana Todoroff forwarding a petition signed by 90
persons in opposition; and
- (Undated) from Ms. Milana Todoroff forwarding 4 more signatures in
opposition.
Mr. Francis Deck, Vice President, Fran Restaurants Limited, appeared before the
Toronto Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter.
On motion by Councillor Johnston, the Toronto Community Council recommended to
City Council that:
(1) City Council approve the application for a boulevard cafe on the Holly
Street flankage of 45 Eglinton Avenue East, notwithstanding the negative
result of the public poll, and that such approval be subject to the
applicant complying with the criteria set out in § 313-36 of the former
City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 313, Streets and Sidewalks; and
(2) the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services be requested to report on
the patio to the Toronto Community Council at its meeting to be held on
November 12, 1998.
The above recommendations were carried on the following division of votes:
Yeas - Councillors Rae, Adams, Bossons, Chow, Disero, Johnston, Layton, Korwin-
Kuczynski, McConnell, Pantalone, Silva -11
Nays - Councillor Walker - 1
The following motion, placed by Councillor Walker, was lost on the following
division of votes:
That City Council deny the application for a boulevard cafe on the
Holly Street flankage of 45 Eglinton Avenue East.
Yeas - Councillors Adams, Layton, McConnell, Walker - 4
Nays - Councillors Rae, Bossons, Chow, Disero, Johnston, Korwin-Kuczynski,
Pantalone, Silva - 8
(Clause No. 33, Report No. 5)
342. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (April 22, 1998) from the
Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services respecting
Appeal of Denial of Application for Commercial Boulevard Parking - Gladstone
Avenue Flankage of 1137 Dupont Street (Davenport), and recommending that:
(1) City Council approve the application for commercial boulevard parking on
the Gladstone Avenue flankage of 1137 Dupont Street, notwithstanding the
negative result of the public poll, and that such approval be subject to
the applicant complying with the criteria set out in § 313-39 of Municipal
Code Chapter 313, Streets and Sidewalks;
OR
(2) City Council deny the application for commercial boulevard parking on the
Gladstone Avenue flankage of 1137 Dupont Street.
The following persons appeared before the Toronto Community Council in connection
with the foregoing matter:
- Mr. John Lu, Downtown Dupont Electronics; and
- Ms. Christine Vrban, Toronto, Ontario.
On motion by Councillor Disero, the Toronto Community Council deferred
consideration of the foregoing report until its meeting to be held on May 27,
1998.
(Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City work Services - Encl. - cc:
Mr. Ken McGuire, Works and Emergency Services; Interested Persons - No Encl. - May
13, 1998)
(Clause No. 76(c), Report No. 5)
343. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (April 22, 1998) from the
Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services, respecting
an Appeal of Denial of Application for Commercial Boulevard Parking - Massey
Street Flankage of 937 Queen Street West (Trinity-Niagara), and recommending that:
(1) City Council approve the application for commercial boulevard parking on
the Massey Street flankage of 937 Queen Street West, notwithstanding the
negative result of the public poll, and that such approval be subject to
the applicant complying with the criteria set out in § 313-42 of Municipal
Code Chapter 313, Streets and Sidewalks;
OR
(2) City Council deny the application for commercial boulevard parking
privileges on the Massey Street flankage of 937 Queen Street West.
The Toronto Community Council also had before it the following communications:
- May 1, 1998) from Michaelle McLean;
- (May 6, 1998) from Mr. Robert Whalen;
- (May 3, 1998) from Ms. Annette Borger and Mr. Ken Dishman; and
- (May 4, 1998) from Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Loeppky.
Mr. J.A. Martins, Rema Furniture appeared before the Toronto Community Council in
connection with the foregoing matter.
On motion by Councillor Pantalone, the Toronto Community Council deferred
consideration of the foregoing matter until its meeting to be held on June 24,
1998.
(Clause No. 76(d), Report No. 5)
344. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (April 22, 1998) from the
Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services respecting
Boulevard Cafe Appeal for the George Street flankage of 185 King Street East
(Downtown), and recommending that:
(1) City Council approve the application for a boulevard cafe on the George
Street flankage of 185 King Street East, notwithstanding the negative
response to the public notice, and that such approval be subject to the
applicant complying with the criteria set out in § 313-36 of Municipal Code
Chapter 313, Streets and Sidewalks;
OR
(2) City Council deny the application for a boulevard cafe on the George Street
flankage of 185 King Street East.
The following persons appeared before the Toronto Community Council in connection
with the foregoing matter:
- Mr. Dan Johnson, John Gustavson Architect; and
- Ms. Regina Lazarek, Toronto, Ontario.
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council recommended that City
Council approve the application for a boulevard cafe on the George Street flankage
of 185 King Street East, notwithstanding the negative response to the public
notice, and that such approval be subject to the applicant complying with the
criteria set out in § 313-36 of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter
313, Streets and Sidewalks.
(Clause No. 34, Report No. 5)
345. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (April 22, 1998) from the
Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services, respecting
Refusal of Application for Boulevard Marketing at 1441 Dundas Street West
(Trinity-Niagara), and recommending that this report be received for information.
The Toronto Community Council also had before it a report (March 18, 1998) from
Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services.
On motion by Councillor Silva, the Toronto Community Council received the
foregoing reports for information.
(Mr. Martins, Martins Foodmart, 1441 Dundas Street West, Toronto, Ontario, M6J 1Y7
- Encl. - cc: Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement; Mr. Ken McGuire,
Works and Emergency Services - No Encl. - May 12, 1998)
(Clause No. 76(e), Report No. 5)
346. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (April 22, 1998) from the
Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services respecting
Operation of Boulevard Cafe during 1997 Cafe Season and Appeal for an Extension of
Hours at 1071 Shaw Street (Davenport), and recommending that:
(1) That the licence for the existing boulevard cafe area fronting 1071 Shaw
Street be renewed annually by staff, effective April 1, 1998, under the
present terms and conditions.
OR
(2) (a) City Council approve the application for an extension to the
boulevard cafe fronting 1071 Shaw Street, notwithstanding the
negative result of the public poll, and that such approval be
subject to the applicant complying with the criteria set out in §
313-36 of Municipal Code Chapter 313, Streets and Sidewalks;
OR
(b) City Council deny the application for an extension to the boulevard
cafe fronting 1071 Shaw Street.
The Toronto Community Council also had before it the following communications:
- (April 21, 1998) from Ms. Karen Ryder;
- (Undated) petition signed by 169 persons in support;
- (April 30, 1998) from Mr. John Battista;
- (April 21, 1998) from Ms. Karen Ryder; and
- (May 6, 1998) from Staff of the Christie Ossington Neighbourhood Centre.
The following persons appeared before the Toronto Community Council in connection
with the foregoing matter:
- Ms. Jennifer Andreoli, Chef/Owner, Universal Grill;
- Mr. Dave Wilson, Professor, University of Toronto;
- Ms. Vanda Henriques, Christie Ossington Neighbourhood Centre; and
- Ms. Emily Shaw, Owner, Universal Grill.
On motion by Councillor Disero, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council that:
(1) the licence for the existing boulevard cafe area fronting 1071 Shaw Street
be renewed annually by staff, effective April 1, 1998, under the present
terms and conditions;
(2) City Council approve the application for an extension to the boulevard cafe
fronting 1071 Shaw Street, notwithstanding the negative result of the
public poll, and that such approval be subject to the applicant complying
with the criteria set out in § 313-36 of Municipal Code Chapter 313,
Streets and Sidewalks; and
(3) the hours of operation on the boulevard cafe be extended to 11:00 p.m.,
subject to the patio being closed and cleared by that time.
(Clause No. 35, Report No. 5)
347. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (April 22, 1998) from the
Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services respecting
Boulevard Cafe at Craighurst Avenue Flankage of 2630 Yonge Street (North Toronto),
and recommending that:
(1) City Council approve the application for a boulevard cafe on the Craighurst
Avenue flankage of 2630 Yonge Street, notwithstanding the former City
Council s denial, and that such approval be subject to the applicant
complying with the criteria set out in Chapter 313 of the City of Toronto
Municipal Code;
OR
(2) City Council deny the application for a boulevard cafe on the Craighurst
Avenue flankage of 2630 Yonge Street.
The Toronto Community Council also had before it the following communications:
- (April 30, 1998) from Ms. Fiona Anderson;
- (May 2, 1998) from Mr. David McRobert; and
- (May 5, 1998) from Ms. Susan Humphrey.
Mr. Dan Johnson, John Gustavson Architect, appeared before the Toronto Community
Council in connection with the foregoing matter.
On motion by Councillor Walker, the Toronto Community Council recommended that
City Council approve the application for a boulevard cafe on the Craighurst Avenue
flankage of 2630 Yonge Street, notwithstanding the former City of Toronto City
Council s denial, and that such approval be subject to the applicant complying
with the criteria set out in Chapter 313 of the former City of Toronto Municipal
Code.
(Clause No. 36, Report No. 5)
348. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (April 22, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation Division, City Works Services
respecting Installation of Speed Bumps in Public Laneways (Trinity-Niagara,
Davenport), and recommending that:
(1) the installation of speed bumps of the type and design noted herein and at
locations shown in Table "A" of this report be approved; and
(2) the appropriate City Officials be requested to take whatever action is
necessary to give effect to the foregoing including the introduction in
Council of any Bills that may required.
On motion by Councillor Silva, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report (April 22, 1998) from the Director,
Infrastructure Planning and Transportation Division, City Works Services.
(Clause No. 14, Report No. 5)
349. The Toronto Community Council had before it a communication (April 14, 1998) from
the Executive Director, Harbourfront Community Centre respecting Harbourfront
Community Centre - Board of Management, forwarding nominations for appointment.
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council that the following be appointed to the Harbourfront Community Centre
Board of Management and shall, at the pleasure of Council, hold office for the
term of Council, or until their successors are appointed:
Ms. Patricia Finlay;
Mr. Keith Jacka;
Mr. Alfred Rasmussen;
Ms. Pamela Richardson;
Mr. Harry Sifton;
Mr. Dru Gidwani;
Ms. Virginia Martin; and
Ms. Sylvia Pellman.
(Clause No. 52, Report No. 5)
350. The Toronto Community Council allowed the introduction of a report (May 5, 1998)
from the Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services
respecting Request for an Extended Road Closure at Crawford Street (Trinity-
Niagara).
On motion by Councillor Pantalone, the Toronto Community Council recommended to
City Council that:
(1) a pilot project be initiated to close the portion of Crawford Street
roadway from Dundas Street West to the Bellwoods Park Walkway to vehicular
traffic for the dates of the Alliance of Portuguese Festival (June 11 -
June 14, 1998 inclusive) and for the shoulder dates of the Festival (June
10 - June 17, 1998 inclusive; and
(2) the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services be authorized to take any
necessary measures to give effect to Recommendation No. (1), such measures
to include the mounting of appropriate signage and the implementation of
temporary traffic circulation changes.
(Clause No. 47, Report No. 5)
351. The Toronto Community Council allowed the introduction of a communication (April
30, 1998) from Councillor Jakobek respecting Crossing Guard at Woodfield Road and
Gerrard Street East (East Toronto).
On motion by Councillor Bussin, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council that it request Toronto Police Services to install a crossing guard at the
intersection of Woodfield Road and Gerrard Street East.
(Clause No. 73, Report No. 5)
352. The Toronto Community Council allowed the introduction of a communication (April
28, 1998) from Councillor Joe Mihevc (York Eglinton), respecting Street Signs at
Bathurst and Vaughan Road Intersection (Midtown).
On motion by Councillor Adams, the Toronto Community Council requested the
Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to investigate the street signs at
the intersection of Bathurst and Vaughan Road and make the necessary changes to
clearly identify the streets involved in the intersection and to report thereon to
the Toronto Community Council.
(Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services - Encl. - cc: Councillor Miheve - No
Encl. - May 15, 1998)
(Clause No. 76(dd), Report No. 5)
353. The Toronto Community Council allowed the introduction of a communication (May 4,
1998) from Councillor Korwin-Kuczynski respecting Endorsement of Event for Liquor
Licence purposes at the Parkdale Then and Now Festival (High Park).
On motion by Councillor Korwin-Kuczynski, the Toronto Community Council
recommended toCity Council that it, for liquor licensing purposes, declare the
Parkdale Then and Now Festival on June 6, 1998, to be an event of municipal
significance and indicate that it has no objection to it taking place.
(Clause No. 74, Report No. 5)
354. The Toronto Community Council allowed the introduction of a communication (April
27, 1998) from the City Clerk forwarding Clause No. 33 contained in Report No. 4
of the North York Community Council, headed Neighbourhood Watch Program which
was adopted, without amendment, by the Council of the City of Toronto at its
meeting held on April 16, 1998.
On motion by Councillor Adams, the Toronto Community Council received the
foregoing communication for information.
(North York Community Council - Encl. - May 21, 1998)
(Clause No. 76(ee), Report No. 5)
355. The Toronto Community Council allowed the introduction of a communication (May 1,
1998) from Councillor Tom Jakobek respecting Marking of Parking Spaces on East
Side of Waverley Road from Queen Street East to Norway Avenue (East Toronto).
On motion by Councillor Jakobek, the Toronto Community Council requested the
Commissioner of Works and the Environment to paint parking lines on the east side
of Waverley Road from Queen Street East to Norway Avenue.
(Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services; cc: Mr. John P. Hope, 197 Waverley
Road, Toronto, M4J 3T4 - Encl. - May 21, 1998)
(Clause No. 76(ff), Report No. 5)
The Toronto Community Council adjourned at 4:00 p.m..
The Toronto Community Council reconvened at 7:30 p.m..
Members Present:
Councillor K. Rae, Chair
Councillor J. Adams
Councillor I. Bossons
Councillor S. Bussin
Councillor O. Chow
Councillor B. Disero
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
356. The Toronto Community Council had before it a Discussion Paper (March 1998)
respecting Roles and Responsibilities of The Community Councils.
The Toronto Community Council also had before it the following communications:
- (April 24, 1998) from Mr. Robert Sheridan, The Greater Yorkville Residents
Association;
- (April 15, 1998) from Councillor McConnell, obo the Working Group on
Citizen Participation;
- (April 21, 1998) from Mr. Walter Ross, addressed to Councillor Adams;
- (May 6, 1998) from Ms. Katherine H. Packer, President, Deer Park
Ratepayers Group Inc.;
- (May 6, 1998) from Mr. Bill Roberts, Director, Swansea Area Ratepayers
Association;
- (April 30, 19980 from Ms. Rita Luty;
- (October 6, 1997) from Mr. Brian Maguire, The Municipal Coalition; and
- (April 9, 1998) from Ms. Valerie Siren Schatzker, President, The South
Rosedale Ratepayers Association.
The following persons appeared before the Toronto Community Council in connection
with the foregoing matter:
- Ms. Rita Luty, Toronto, Ontario;
- Mr. William Roberts, Toronto, Ontario;
- Mr. David Vallance, Chair, CORRA;
- Mr. Dave Roberts, on behalf of ABC Residents Association;
- Mr. Richard Jessop, Avenue Road/Eglinton Avenue Community Association;
- Mr. Brian Maguire, North Hill District Homeowner s Association;
- Mr. John McGinnis, Deer Park Ratepayer s Group;
- Mr. Dennis Choptiany, Toronto, Ontario;
- Mr. Harold Pidduck, South Eglinton Ratepayer s and Resident s Association;
- Mr. George Carere, Sherwood Park Resident s Association;
- Mr. Alson Fisher, Rathnelly Area Resident s Association;
- Mr. Bruce Budd, on behalf of East End Citizens For Democracy;
- Ms. Diane Dyer, Toronto, Ontario; and
- Mr. Jim Houston, Toronto, Ontario.
On motion by Councillor Layton, the Toronto Community Council took the following
action:
(1) recommended to the Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the
Transition Team that the City s delegates to the Federation of Canadian
Municipalities (FCM) national convention, particularly the FCM Board
Members from the City of Toronto, urge the FCM to develop a comprehensive
position and strategy to accomplish a constitutional amendment which will
provide for municipalities to be autonomous orders of government within
Canada s governance structure;
(2) urged the Special Committee to insist on the broadest possible
interpretation of the powers which may be actually or essentially delegated
to Community Councils and to be as creative as possible to provide for
achieving these objectives. For example the following tools should be
developed: a framework for a community council budget; a by-law delegating
significant planning approvals to the Community Council;
On motion by Councillor McConnell:
(3) adopted the following motion:
WHEREAS the report of the Working Group on Citizen Participation
called for the delegation of by-law powers, limited budgetary
authority, staff direction and service management to the Community
Councils; and
WHEREAS the Toronto Community Council has already endorsed the report of
the Working Group; and
WHEREAS the Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the
Transition Team will quickly be developing final, concrete
proposals regarding the powers of Community Councils;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Toronto Community Council strongly
encourage the Special Committee, and through it, City Council, to actively
pursue the power to delegate by-law making authority to Community Councils,
and;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Toronto Community Council strongly
urge the Special Committee, and through it, City Council, to reduce
the burden of issues at Council by fully delegating matters that
are clearly local in scope to the Community Councils;
(4) recommended to the Special Committee that staff be requested to assist the
Working Group on Community Consultation in drawing up a list of specific
responsibilities (including specific by-law making powers and specific
budgetary powers) which would be delegated to Community Councils, in
keeping with the proposal from the Working Group endorsed by Toronto
Community Council, and that this list be forwarded to the Special Committee
as a model for the delegation of powers; and
On motion by Councillor Adams:
(5) received the report titled, Roles and Responsibilities of the Community
Councils - A Discussion Paper (March 1998) and thanked the members and
Chair of the Special Committee for their efforts in this regard.
The above motions were carried unanimously as follows:
Councillors Rae, Adams, Bossons, Bussin, Chow, Disero, Johnston, Layton,
McConnell, Miller, Pantalone, Silva and Walker.
(Special Committee To Review The Final Report Of The Transition Team - Encl. - May
14, 1998)
(Clause No. 76(k), Report No. 5)
The Toronto Community Council adjourned at 9:40 p.m..
The Toronto Community Council reconvened on Thursday, May 7, 1998 at 9:30 a.m..
Members Present:
Councillor K. Rae, Chair
Councillor J. Adams
Councillor I. Bossons
Councillor S. Bussin
Councillor O. Chow
Councillor B. Disero
Councillor D. Fotinos
Councillor T. Jakobek
Councillor A. Johnston
Councillor C. Korwin-Kuczynski
Councillor J. Layton
Councillor P. McConnell
Councillor D. Miller
Councillor J. Pantalone
Councillor M. Silva
Councillor M. Walker
357. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (April 17, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services on Rezoning Application
198004 to Permit a Non-residential Building at 46 Noble Street to be used for 18
Live/work Units (High Park); and recommending that:
(1) I be requested to hold a public meeting in the area to discuss the
application and to notify the tenants and owners within 120 metres of the
site and the Parkdale Village B.I.A. and the Roncesvalles/Macdonell
Residents Association;
(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. The owner
will be further advised of these requirements, as they relate to this
project, by the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services.
(3) The owner immediately conduct a detailed historical review of the site to
identify all existing and past land uses which could have resulted in
negative environmental effects to the site. This report should be
submitted to the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services
for approval by the Medical Officer of Health, prior to the introduction of
a bill in Council.
On motion by Korwin-Kuczynski, the Toronto Community Council amended the foregoing
preliminary report by striking out the words, Roncesvalles/Macdonell Residents
Association , and replacing them with, Parkdale Village Ratepayers Association ,
and adopted the report, as amended.
(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: Ms. Helen Coombs, Urban Planning and
Development Services - No Encl. - May 14, 1998)
(Clause No. 76(m), Report No. 5)
358. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (April 16, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services respecting Zoning By-law
Amendment Application No. 195015 and Plan of Subdivision Application No. 55T -
95002 to Permit 315 Houses on the Former Maple Leaf Foods Site on the North Side
of St. Clair Avenue West, Municipally Known as 2078, 2300 St. Clair Avenue West
and 66 Symes Road (Davenport), and recommending that I be requested to hold a
public meeting in the community to discuss the applications and to notify owners
and tenants within 120 metres of the site and the Ward Councillors.
On motion by Councillor Walker, 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: Mr. Michael Major, Urban Planning and
Development Services - No Encl. - May 14, 1998)
(Clause No. 76(n), Report No. 5)
359. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (April 20, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services, respecting 454-468 Yonge
Street - Application No. 197032 for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments and
Site Plan Approval for a 9-storey Residential Addition to an Existing 2-storey
Commercial Building to Contain 88 Dwelling Units (Downtown), 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 address the issues outlined in this report;
(3) That the owner be advised that, prior to the 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
requirements. The owner will be further advised of these requirements, as
they relate to this project by the Commissioner of Works and Emergency
Services.
The Toronto Community Council also had before it a communication (May 5, 1998)
from Mr. Randall J. Fox.
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: Mr. Gregg Lintern, Urban Planning and
Development Services - No Encl. - May 14, 1998)
(Clause No. 61, Report No. 5)
360. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (April 14, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services respecting extension of
Interim Control By-law 1997-0321to allow for the completion of a study of
parking standards for medical clinics, and recommending that Interim Control By-
law 1997-0321 be extended for a period of four months.
The Toronto Community Council also had before it the following communications:
- (July 7, 1997) from Assistant City Clerk forwarding the action of the
former City of Toronto Council of June 23 and 24, 1997, respecting Interim
Control By-law To Prohibit Clinics On St. Clair Avenue West between
Lansdowne Avenue And Westmount Avenue;
- (May 6, 1998) from Mr. Barry Horosko, Bratty and Partners; and
- (May 6, 1998) from Mr. Barnet H. Kussner, Weir & Foulds.
On motion by Councillor Pantalone, the Toronto Community Council recommended to
City Council the adoption of the foregoing report (April 14, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services.
(Clause No. 22, Report No. 5)
361. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (April 22, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services respecting Variance from
Chapter 297, Signs, of The City of Toronto Municipal Code at 1669 Queen Street
East (East Toronto), and recommending that:
(1) City Council approve Application No.998035 respecting minor variances from
Chapter 297, Signs, of the City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit an
extension of conditions applied to previously approved variances for two
illuminated fascia signs and two illuminated ground signs on condition
that:
(a) the signs be permitted for a further period of 12 months from the
date of City Council approval; and
(b) the signs be illuminated only between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and
11:00 p.m. and that this be achieved by means of an automatic
device.
(2) The applicant be advised, upon approval of Application No. 998035, of the
requirement to obtain the necessary permits from the Commissioner of Urban
Planning and Development Services.
On motion by Councillor Jakobek, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report (April 22, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services.
(Clause No. 62, Report No. 5)
362. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (April 23, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services Respecting Railway Lands
Central And West - Environmental Task Force (Downtown); and recommending that this
report be received for information.
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council deferred consideration
of the foregoing report until its meeting to be held on May 27, 1998.
(Clause No. 76(p), Report No. 5)
363. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (March 27, 1998) from the
Toronto Community Council Solicitor respecting 35 Alvin Avenue - On Ontario
Municipal Board Decision (Midtown), and recommending that this report be received.
On motion by Councillor Walker, the Toronto Community Council received the
foregoing report.
(Clause No. 76(q), Report No. 5)
364. The Toronto Community Council had before it a communication (April 17, 1998) from
Councillor Jakobek respecting Ontario Municipal Board Appeal for 2278 Queen Street
East (East Toronto), and requesting that the City Solicitor and the Commissioner
of Urban Planning and Development Services be instructed to attend the Ontario
Municipal Board hearing in defence of the Committee of Adjustment decision
respecting 2278 Queen Street East.
The Toronto Community Council also had before it the following communications:
- Decision of Committee of Adjustment - March 11, 1998;
- (March 9, 1998) from Director, Development Approval and Deputy, C.B.O.;
- (May 5, 1998) from Ms. Karen Perego;
- (May 4, 1998) from Ms. Kathy Zettel;
- (May 4, 1998) from Ms. Lisa Truszinski;
- (May 5, 1998) Ms. from Karen Perego;
- (May 6, 1998) from Mr. Julian Heller; and
- (Undated) from Mr. Robin J. Stockwell.
On motion by Councillor Jakobek, the Toronto Community Council recommended to
City Council that:
(1) the City Solicitor and the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development
Services be instructed to attend the Ontario Municipal Board hearing in
defence of the Committee of Adjustment decision respecting 2278 Queen
Street East; and
(2) that the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services meet with
local residents and the owner to attempt to resolve this matter.
(Clause No. 63, Report No. 5)
365. The Toronto Community Council had before it a communication (April 21, 1998) from
the City Clerk respecting 1998 Membership in Ontario Traffic Conference and
requesting that each Community Council select up to two representatives for the
Ontario Traffic Conference and that the selections be reported to the
Administrative Assistant of the Ontario Traffic Conference.
On motion by Councillor Walker, the Toronto Community Council requested members of
the Toronto Community Council who are interested in attending the Ontario Traffic
Conference to notify the Clerk.
(Urban Environment and Development Committee; cc: Commissioner of Works and
Emergency Services; Members of the Toronto Community Council - Encl. - May 15,
1998)
(Clause No. 76(s), Report No. 5)
366. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (April 27, 1998) from
Councillor Walker respecting Front Yard Parking at 95 Montgomery Avenue (North
Toronto), and recommending that the request for front yard parking at 95
Montgomery Avenue be approved, subject to the applicant entering into the
agreements and paying the fee prescribed by the former City of Toronto Municipal
Code.
On motion by Councillor Walker, the Toronto Community Council requested the
Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to accept and process the
application, including conducting a poll of area residents, and report back to the
Toronto Community Council.
(Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services - Encl. - cc: Ms. Anne Marie
Solodzuk and Mr. Tony DiLeo, 95 Montgomery Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M4R 1E1; Mr.
Nino Pellegrini, By-law Officer, Residential Parking Section - No Encl. - May 14,
1998)
(Clause No. 76(u), Report No. 5)
367. The Toronto Community Council had before it a communication (April 28, 1998) from
Councillors Pantalone and Silva respecting Adjustments to Traffic Calming on
Euclid Avenue and Clinton Street (both from College Street to Bloor Street West)
(Trinity-Niagara).
On motion by Councillors Pantalone and Silva, the Toronto Community Council
adopted the following motion:
(1) that traffic calming on a) Euclid Avenue (College Street to Bloor Street
West) and on b) Clinton Street (from College Street to Bloor Street West)
be considered at the Toronto Community Council meeting of May 27, 1998 as a
deputation item; and
(2) that Councillors Mario Silva and Joe Pantalone advise the community of the
recommended traffic calming changes to be considered on May 27, 1998.
(Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services - Encl. - cc: Councillor Silva;
Councillor Pantalone - No Encl. - May 15, 1998)
(Clause No. 76(v), Report No. 5)
368. The Toronto Community Council had before it a communication (March 31, 1998) from
Ms. Elizabeth Dove, Assistant Director, African Medical and Research Foundation
respecting Endorsement of Event for Liquor Licence purposes at the African
Medical and Research Foundation (Canada) (Downtown).
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council recommended that
Council, for liquor licensing purposes, declare the fundraising event to benefit
the African Medical and Research Foundation (Canada) to be held in the St.
Lawrence Market North and in the adjacent parkette to the west of the market, on
May 28, 1998, to be an event of municipal significance and indicate that it has no
objection to it taking place.
(Clause No. 65, Report No. 5)
369. The Toronto Community Council had before it a communication (April 20, 1998) from
Mr. Joseph F. Gill respecting Endorsement of Event for Liquor Licence purposes at
the Wedding Reception - Historic Fort York (Trinity-Niagara).
On motion by Councillor Pantalone, the Toronto Community Council recommended that
Council, for liquor licensing purposes, declare that it is aware of the wedding
reception to be held at Historic Fort York on June 13, 1998, and indicate that it
has no objection to it taking place.
(Clause No. 66, Report No. 5)
370. The Toronto Community Council had before it a communication (April 29, 1998) from
Councillor McConnell respecting Endorsement of Event for Liquor Licence purposes
for the Taste of the Danforth Community Festival (Don River).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it a communication (April 22, 1998)
from Sue Graham-Nutter, Greektown On the Danforth Business Improvement
Association, addressed to Councillor Pam McConnell.
On motion by Councillor McConnell, the Toronto Community Council recommended that
Council, for liquor licensing purposes, declare the Taste of the Danforth Event to
be held at various locations on Danforth Avenue from August 7-9, 1998 inclusive,
to be an event of municipal significance and indicate that it has no objection to
it taking place.
(Clause No. 67, Report No. 5)
371. The Toronto Community Council had before it a communication (undated) from
Mr. Lido Chilelli, Toronto Fiesta respecting Endorsement of Event for Liquor
Licence purposes for Toronto Fiesta - Earlscourt Park (Davenport).
The Toronto Community Council recommended that Council, for liquor licensing
purposes, declare the Toronto Fiesta taking place at Earlscourt Park on July 11
and 12, 1998, to be an event of municipal significance and indicate that it has no
objection to it taking place.
(Clause No. 68, Report No. 5)
372. The Toronto Community Council had before it a communication (April 27, 1998) from
Ms. Wendy Elliott, Polo Ball Coordinator, Black and White Polo Ball respecting
Endorsement of Event for Liquor Licence purposes at the Black and White Polo Ball -
Docks Restaurant/Night Club (Downtown).
On motion by Councillor McConnell, the Toronto Community Council recommended to
City Council that:
(1) Council, for liquor licensing purposes, declare that it is aware of the
Black and White Polo Ball taking place at The Docks Restaurant/Night Club
on June 11, 1998, and indicate that it has no objection to it taking
place; and
(2) the applicant and the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario be advised
that this Endorsement applies solely to the extension of the liquor licence
and that all other restrictions, including noise on the patio, remain in
force.
(Clause No. 69, Report No. 5)
373. The Toronto Community Council had before it a communication (April 27, 1998) from
Mr. Bill Wrigley respecting Endorsement of Event for Liquor Licence purposes at
577 College Street (Trinity-Niagara).
On motion by Councillor Pantalone, the Toronto Community Council recommended that
Council, for liquor licensing purposes, declare that it is aware of the art
opening event taking place at 577 College Street on May 13, 1998 and indicate that
it has no objection to it taking place.
(Clause No. 71, Report No. 5)
374. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (April 22, 1998) from the
City Clerk respecting Designation of Loading Areas and On-Street Parking Spaces in
Downtown Toronto for Use by Motor Coaches (Downtown, Midtown, Don River), and
forwarding the actions of the Urban Environment and Development Committee of April
20, 1998.
The Toronto Community Council submitted this matter to the Urban Environment and
Development Committee without recommendation.
(Urban Environment and Development Committee - Encl. - cc: Ms. Karen Cameron,
Manager, Communications and Government Relations, Ontario Motor Coach Association,
4141 Yonge Street, Suite 306, Toronto, Ontario, M2P 2A8 - No Encl. - May 12, 1998)
(Clause No. 76(x), Report No. 5)
375. The Toronto Community Council had before it a communication (April 27, 1998) from
Councillor Walker respecting Front Yard Parking at 263 Manor Road East (North
Toronto), and recommending that the request for front yard parking at 263 Manor
Road East be approved, subject to the applicant entering into the agreements and
paying the fee prescribed by the former City of Toronto Municipal Code.
On motion by Councillor Walker, the Toronto Community Council deferred
consideration of the foregoing communication until its meeting to be held on May
27, 1998 and requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to report
thereon at that time.
(Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services - Encl. - cc: Mr. Lachlan McDonald,
263 Manor Road East, Toronto, Ontario, M4S 1S3 - No Encl. - May 15, 1998)
(Clause No. 76(y), Report No. 5)
376. The Toronto Community Council had before it a communication (April 27, 1998) from
Councillors Johnston and Walker respecting Elm Ridge Drive Traffic Committee.
On motion by Councillor Johnston, the Toronto Community Council endorsed the
establishment of the Elm Ridge Traffic Committee and authorized the Commissioner
of Works and Emergency Services to assist the Committee in seeking solutions to
reduce traffic speed and volume on Elm Ridge Drive, from Bathurst Street to
Newgate Road.
(Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services - Encl. - cc: Councillor Walker;
Councillor Johnston; Mr. Art Krause, Chair, Elm Ridge Drive Traffic Committee, 52
Elm Ridge Drive, Toronto, M6B 1A4 - No Encl. - May 15, 1998)
(Clause No. 76(z), Report No. 5)
377. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (April 22, 1998) from Mr.
Doug Lowry, addressed to Councillor Rae respecting Notice Requirements - Committee
Of Adjustment.
On motion by Councillor Pantalone, the Toronto Community Council requested the
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services to consult with the Ward
Councillors to determine which resident and ratepayer associations should receive
Committee of Adjustment agendas.
(Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services - Encl. - cc: Mr. Doug
Lowry, Palmerston Area Residents Association - No Encl. - May 15, 1998)
(Clause No. 76(aa), Report No. 5)
378. The Toronto Community Council had before it a communication (April 30, 1998) from
Ms. Katherine McCarron, Coordinator, Bloor Bathurst Madison Business Improvement
Area respecting Endorsement of Event for Liquor Licence purposes for the Festival
on Bloor Street from Spadina Avenue to Bathurst Street (Downtown).
On motion by Councillor Korwin-Kuczynski, the Toronto Community Council
recommended that Council, for liquor licensing purposes, declare the Festival on
Bloor taking place at various locations on Bloor Street from Spadina Avenue to
Bathurst Street on July 5, 1998, to be an event of municipal significance and
indicate that it has no objection to it taking place.
(Clause No. 72, Report No. 5)
379. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (May 1, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services respecting Variances from
Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code - Corporate
Services, Property Services Division (High Park, Davenport, Midtown, Downtown, Don
River), and recommending that:
(1) City Council approve Application Nos. 997112 and 997117, respecting minor
variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal
Code to maintain two illuminated ground signs;
(2) City Council approve Application No. 997120, respecting minor variances
from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to
maintain one illuminated pedestal sign on condition that the pedestal sign
be set back 2.0 metres from the south and east property lines;
(3) The applicant be advised, upon approval of Application Nos. 997112 , 997117
and partial approval of Application No. 997120 of the requirement to obtain
the necessary permits from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and
Development Services;
(4) City Council refuse Application Nos. 997111, 997113, 997114, 997115 and
997116, respecting minor variances from Chapter 297, Signs of the former
City of Toronto Municipal Code to maintain five illuminated ground signs;
(5) City Council refuse Application No. 997120, respecting minor variances from
Chapter 297, Signs of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to maintain
three illuminated ground signs.
On motion by Councillor Korwin-Kuczynski, the Toronto Community Council
recommended to City Council the adoption of the foregoing report (May 1, 1998)
from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services.
(Clause No. 45, Report No. 5)
380. The Toronto Community Council allowed the introduction of a report
(April 29, 1998) from the Regional Director, West, Toronto Parks and Recreation
respecting High Park Traffic and Circulation Improvements (High Park).
On motion by Councillor Korwin-Kuczynski, the Toronto Community Council
recommended to City Council the adoption of the foregoing report (April 29, 1998)
from the Regional Director, West, Toronto Parks and Recreation.
(Clause No. 96(u), Report No. 5)
381. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (April 21, 1998) from the
Toronto Community Council Solicitor submitting Draft Official Plan and Zoning By-
law Amendments for the Carlaw Avenue Industrial Area (Don River).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it the following
report/communications:
- Covering Report (April 17, 1998) from the Commissioner, Urban Planning and
Development Services respecting Carlaw Area Study: Proposed Amendments to
the Official Plan and Zoning By-law for the Carlaw Avenue Industrial Area
(Rezoning Applications 197005, 197006 And 197022) (Don River);
- (May 5, 1998) from Mr. Adam Krehm, O Shanter Development Company Ltd.;
- (May 5, 1998) from Mr. B. White, Boston Association of Residents for a
Clean Quiet Street (BARCQS);
- (May 6, 1998) from Mr. M. Mahdu; and
- (May 7, 1998) from Ms. Olga J. Jensen.
Notice of the public meeting was given in accordance with the Planning Act. The
public meeting was held on May 7, 1998, and the following addressed the Toronto
Community Council:
- Ms. Olga J. Jensen, Ward 8 Community Association;
- Mr. Adam Krehm, Owner 245 Carlaw Avenue; and
- Gyan C. Jain, Navhar Properties Inc. & Gykan Enterprises Inc..
On motion by Councillor Jakobek, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council that:
(1) the Draft By-laws attached to the report (April 21, 1998) of the Solicitor
be approved and that authority be granted to introduce the necessary Bills
in Council to give effect thereto; and
On motion by Councillor Layton:
(2) the report (April 17, 1998) from the Commissioner, Urban Planning and
Development Services be adopted.
On motion by Councillor McConnell, the Toronto Community Council also agreed that
any extension of Boston Avenue or a proposal for town house development be subject
to a community consultation process.
(Clause No. 1, Report No. 5)
382. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (April 22, 1998) from the
Toronto Community Council Solicitor submitting Draft Sign By-law amending the
Municipal Code Chapter 297 regarding No. 241 Wellington Street West (Downtown),
and recommending that:
The Toronto Community Council also had before it a report (April 22, 1998) from
the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services.
Notice of the public meeting was given in accordance with the Municipal Act. The
public meeting was held on May 7, 1998, and Mr. Patrick Devine, Goodman and Carr,
addressed the Toronto Community Council.
On motion by Councillor Silva, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council that:
(1) the Draft By-law attached to the report (April 22, 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 recommendations of the report (April 22, 1998) of the Commissioner of
Urban Planning and Development Services be adopted.
(Clause No. 21, Report No. 5)
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 A. Johnston
Councillor C. Korwin-Kuczynski
Councillor J. Layton
Councillor J. Pantalone
Councillor M. Silva
Councillor M. Walker
383. The Toronto Community Council had before it a final report (April 20, 1998) from
the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services, respecting 2079-2111
Yonge Street, 5, 9, 11 and 21 Hillsdale Avenue East, and 12, 14 and 16 Manor Road
East - Application 196015 for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments and Site
Plan Approval to Permit a 6-Storey Mixed Use Building Six 3-Storey Townhouse Units
(North Toronto), and recommending that:
(1) That the City Solicitor be requested to submit a draft by-law, in
consultation with the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development
Services, to amend the Official Plan substantially as follows:
add to Section 18 a new subsection as set out below:
Lands known as 2079-2111 Yonge Street, 5,9,11 and 21 Hillsdale Avenue
East, and 12, 14 and 16 Manor Road East
See Map 18.-- at the end of this Section.
Notwithstanding any of the provisions of this Plan, City Council may pass
by-laws applicable to the lands indicated on Map 18.-- to permit:
(i) a building containing residential and non-residential uses provided
the residential gross floor area does not exceed 10,005 square
metres, the total number of dwelling units does not exceed 123, the
non residential gross floor area does not exceed 1,432 square
metres, and the total gross floor area does not exceed 11,437
square metres; and
(ii) a maximum of 6 townhouse units, none of which is to exceed a
maximum residential gross floor area of 247.35 square metres.
(2) That the City Solicitor be requested to submit a draft by-law, in
consultation with the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development
Services, to amend the City's Zoning By-law 438-86, as amended, as it
affects the lands known municipally as 2079-2111 Yonge Street, 5,9,11 and
21 Hillsdale Avenue East, and 12, 14 and 16 Manor Road East, shown on Map 1
attached to this report, so as to:
a) permit a mixed use building on the site provided that:
(i) it does not contain more than 123 dwelling units;
(ii) it does not exceed a residential gross floor area of 10,005
square metres;
(iii) it does not exceed a non-residential gross floor area of
1,432 square metres;
(iv) it does not exceed a total gross floor area of 11,437 square
metres;
(v) it is contained within the building envelope A shown on
Map 1; and
(vi) does not exceed 20.55 metres in height.
b) permit 6 townhouse units provided that:
(i) each townhouse unit does not exceed a maximum residential
gross floor area of 247.35 square metres;
(ii) they are contained within the building envelopes B and C
shown on Map 1; and
(iii) they do not exceed 10.0 metres in height.
c) provide a minimum of 84 parking spaces on the lot, of which at
least 74 spaces shall be reserved for the exclusive use of
residents and 10 spaces shall be reserved for residential visitors
and retail parking;
d) provide a minimum of 65 bicycle parking spaces on the lot,
including 13 spaces for visitors;
e) provide that no non-residential uses shall gain entrance from
Hillsdale Avenue or Manor Road; and
f) exempt the site from the appropriate provisions of Zoning By-law
438-86 as amended, identified by the Chief Building Official in her
letter dated March 26, 1998 and forming part of Appendix B to this
report.
(3) That the owner enter into an undertaking under Section 41 of the Planning
Act prior to the introduction of a Bill in Council.
(4) That the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services report on
the implications of the pending changes to the Rental Housing Protection
Act, 1989, for this application, no later than the statutory public meeting
of your Committee to consider the Official Plan and Zoning By-law
amendments referred to in Recommendations 1 and 2 above.
The Toronto Community Council also had before it the following communications:
- (April 29, 1998) from Mr. Paul Hayden and Mr. Michael Hall;
- (May 5, 1998) from Mr. Richard Worzel;
- (May 6, 1998) from Mr. Michael Freel, Chairman, Building and Development
Committee, South Eglinton Ratepayers and Residents Association;
- (May 5, 1998) from Ms. Patricia Welsh and Mr. John Reid;
- (May 6, 1998) from Mr. Julian Heller, Julian Heller and Associates;
- (Undated) from Mr. Stephen Diamond forwarding Landscape Concept Plan; and
- (May 2, 1998) from Paul Hayden forwarding petition signed by 158 persons
in opposition.
The following persons appeared before the Toronto Community Council in connection
with the foregoing matter:
- Mr. Stephen Diamond, McCarthy Tetrault, on behalf of the Applicant;
- Mr. Michael Freel, South Eglinton Residents and Ratepayers Association;
- Mr. M. Rainer, Toronto, Ontario;
- Mr. Paul Hayden, Toronto, Ontario;
- Ms. Colleen Mitchell, Toronto, Ontario;
- Mr. Julian Heller, Julian Heller & Associates; and
- Mr. Doug Plaxton.
On motion by Councillor Disero, the Toronto Community Council:
(1) adopted the Final Report (April 20, 1998) from the Commissioner of Urban
Planning and Development Services
On motion by Councillor Johnston:
(2) requested the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services to:
(a) report to the Toronto Community Council on ways of maintaining
access and egress only to Yonge Street, even if a laneway is
approved;
(b) report further to the Toronto Community Council on:
(i) concerns respecting the ramp; and the possibility of
covering the ramp;
(ii) landscaping for the project; and
(iii) height of the townhouses;
On motion by Councillor Bossons:
(3) requested the applicant to submit to the Commissioner of Urban Planning and
Development Services shadow studies for the town houses; and
On motion by Councillor Johnston:
(4) requested the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services, the
applicant and area residents to meet with Councillor Johnston to address
concerns.
Councillor Walker declared an interest in the foregoing matter in that he resides
within the notice area of the subject property.
(Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services - Encl. - cc:
Councillor Johnston; Mr. Stephen K. Diamond, McCarthy Tetrault, Box 48, TD Bank
Tower, TD Centre, Toronto M5K 1E6 on behalf of the owner Carvil Enterprises
Limited, Shudell Investments Limited, Garthorne Investments Limited; Ms. Fedora
Steppat, Urban Planning and Development Services; Interested Persons - No Encl. -
May 13, 1998)
(Clause No. 76(l), Report No. 5)
384. The Toronto Community Council had before it a Direction Report (April 23, 1998)
from the Commissioner, Urban Planning and Development Services respecting
Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments and Site Plan Approval at 123 Eglinton
Avenue East and 108 Redpath Avenue (North Toronto), and recommending that:
(1) That Council indicate that it is not satisfied with the studies conducted
to date by the applicant respecting the preservation and re-use of the
historically designated Union Carbide Building and, in light of a 1995
Committee of Adjustment application by a previous proponent to convert the
building to residential use, that staff be directed to continue efforts
with the applicant through the retention of independent professional
expertise by City staff to be paid for by the applicant.
OR
(2) That Council accept the applicants submission that the Union Carbide
Building cannot be re-used economically and direct staff to prepare a Final
planning report on the merits of the proposed new 16 storey residential
building.
The Toronto Community Council also had before it the following communications:
- (May 4, 1998) from Mr. Stephen V. E. Irwin, Shore Tilbe Irwin & Partners;
and
- (May 7, 1998) from Mr. Michael Freel, Chairman, Building and Development
Committee, South Eglinton Ratepayers and Residents Association.
The following persons appeared before the Toronto Community Council in connection
with the foregoing matter:
- Mr. Stephen Diamond, McCarthy Tetrault, obo the Applicant;
- Mr. Michael Freel, South Eglinton Residents and Ratepayers Association;
- Mr. Longfield, President of Board, MTCC 1128;
- Mr. Paul Fox, Board of Directors, MTCC 1128;
- Mr. James Putt, Toronto, Ontario;
- Mr. William Greer, Heritage Consultant;
- Mr. Ian Panabaker, E.R.A. Architect Inc.; and
- Mr. William G. McCarthy, Toronto, Ontario.
On motion by Councillor Walker, the Toronto Community Council recommended that
City Council accept the applicants submission that the Union Carbide Building
cannot be re-used economically and direct staff to prepare a Final planning report
on the merits of the proposed new 16 storey residential building.
(Clause No. 49, Report No. 5)
385. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (April 21, 1998) from the
City Clerk, respecting Bayview Avenue from Balliol Street to Soudan
Avenue/Parkhurst Boulevard: Request to Permit Parking in the Off-Peak Direction
during the Morning and Afternoon Peak Periods, forwarding the Urban Environment
and Development Committee s action of April 20, 1998 with the request for the
Toronto Community Council s input and report back.
On motion by Councillor Walker, the Toronto Community Council recommended to the
Urban Environment and Development Committee that City Council approve parking on
Bayview Avenue between Balliol Street and Soudan Avenue during the morning and
afternoon peak periods in the off-peak direction.
(Urban Environment and Development Committee - Encl. - cc: Commissioner of Works
and Emergency Services - No Encl. - May 21, 1998)
(Clause No. 76(r), Report No. 5)
386. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (April 21, 1998) from the
City Clerk respecting Bill C-89, The Canada Marine Act; and forwarding the actions
of the Urban Environment and Development Committee of April 20, 1998.
On motion by Councillor Layton, the Toronto Community Council:
(1) requested the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services to
immediately submit a full report on the Senate Hearings and the decisions
of the Senate, including Hansard from the Senate Hearings and any
submissions made concerning the Port of Toronto to the Urban Environment
and Development Committee;
(2) recommended to the Urban Environment and Development Committee that:
(a) the Councillors representing the proposed Port Authority Lands
(Downtown and Don River) be requested to develop and bring forward
proposals for the creation of a Port Authority Advisory Committee
which would meet regularly with the new members of the Port
Authority created pursuant to the new Marine Act;
(b) the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services be
authorized to assist the Councillors in developing this proposal;
(c) the Toronto Harbour Commissioners be requested to meet with the
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services and
interested Councillors concerning the development of the Letters
Patent of the new Port Authority and requested that the views of
the City staff and Councillors be incorporated into the proposed
Letters Patent ; and
(d) any discussions involving City officials or Councillors regarding
land transfers between TEDCO, the City, the Harbour Commissioners
be held only after the Commissioner of Urban Planning and
Development Services and the TEDCO Board have reported to the
Toronto Community Council on the implications of any land transfers
which might be contemplated:
(Urban Environment and Development Committee; Commissioner of Urban Planning and
Development Services - Encl. - May 12, 1998)
(Clause No. 76(t), Report No. 5)
387. The Toronto Community Council had before it a communication (April 30, 1998) from
Mandaku Jose Kilundu, Executive Director, Pan-Afrika Centre respecting Endorsement
of Event for Liquor Licence purposes at the Pan Afrika Centre - Earlscourt Park
(Davenport).
On motion by Councillor Disero, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council that:
(1) Council, for liquor licensing purposes, declare the soccer tournament being
hosted by the Pan-Afrika-Center taking place at Earlscourt Park on June 30,
and July 1, 1998, to be an event of municipal significance and indicate
that it has no objection to it taking place; and
(2) any permissions granted be conditional on full approval from the Toronto
Police 13 Division on the security of the event.
(Clause No. 70, Report No. 5)
388. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (April 29, 1998) from
Councillor Disero respecting Garbage Cans on St. Clair Avenue West (Davenport).
On motion by Councillor Disero, the Toronto Community Council requested the
Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services:
(1) to report to the meeting of the Toronto Community Council to be held on
June 24, 1998 on:
(a) a pilot project that would provide for more garbage cans to be
placed on St. Clair Avenue West between Lansdowne Avenue and Winona
Drive and its impacts on litter on the street;
(b) the number of, availability of, and demand for garbage cans in the
former City of Toronto; and
(2) to meet with representatives of Corso Italia BIA, Earlscourt Residents
Association, Regal Heights Residents Association and Police Community
Partnership -- 13 Division in order to discuss possibilities in this
regard, and report back to the meeting of the Toronto Community Council to
be held on June 24, 1998.
(Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services - Encl. - May 15, 1998)
(Clause No. 76(w), Report No. 5)
389. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (May 4, 1998) from the Chair,
Toronto Community Council respecting Panels for the Toronto Community Council.
On motion by Councillor Disero, the Toronto Community Council:
(1) deferred consideration of this matter until its meeting to be held on
September 16, 1998;
(2) requested the C.A.O. to report on what further matters could be delegated
to staff, taking into account the former City of Toronto Act, 1978; and
(3) requested its Chair to review the proposed composition and mandates of the
panels and report back to the Toronto Community Council.
(Chief Administrative Office; Chair, Toronto Community Council - Encl. - May 21,
1998)
(Clause No. 76(cc), Report No. 5)
390. The Toronto Community Council had before it a confidential report (April 21, 1998)
from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services respecting
settlement report for Ontario Municipal Board Appeal regarding 446 King Street
West (Downtown).
On motion by Councillor Pantalone, the Toronto Community Council recommended to
City Council adoption of the foregoing confidential report (April 21, 1998) from
the Toronto Community Council Solicitor.
On a further motion by Councillor Pantalone, the Toronto Community Council also
requested the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services and the
Commissioner of Economic Development and Culture to report to the Urban
Environment and Development Committee, on:
(1) a list of vacant sites and buildings in the Toronto community currently
owned by banks and their impact on neighbourhoods; and
(2) the implications of the proposed bank mergers on any of these vacant sites
and buildings, as well as the effects of any potential consolidation of
bank buildings.
(Clause No. 75, Report No. 5)
391. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (April 30, 1998) from the
Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services respecting
Polling Regulations and Process which Apply toVarious Applications for use of the
City Boulevard (All Wards In The Former City Of Toronto), and recommending that
the report be received for information.
On motion by Councillor Johnston, the Toronto Community Council:
(1) received the foregoing report for information;
(2) established a sub-committee to review polling issues; and
(3) requested the City Clerk to report to the Toronto Community Council on the
implications of having the applicant assume the costs of conducting the
poll.
(City Clerk - Encl. - cc: Ms. Lesley Watson, City Works and Emergency Services -
No Encl. - May 15, 1998) (Clause No. 76(bb), Report No. 5)
392. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (April 22, 1998) from the
Director of Development and Support, Toronto Parks and Recreation respecting tree
removal at 1241 St. Clair Avenue West (Davenport), and recommending that tree
removal be conditional on the applicant paying all costs, a total of $1,553.71,
and that such funds be used by Forestry Services for tree maintenance.
On motion by Councillor Disero, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report (April 22, 1998) from the Director
of Development and Support, Toronto Parks and Recreation.
(Clause No. 44, Report No. 5)
393. The Toronto Community Council allowed the introduction of a communication (April
16, 1998) from Councillor Disero respecting 11R Hounslow Heath (Davenport).
On motion by Councillor Disero, the Toronto Community Council forwarded the
foregoing communication to the Corporate Services Committee, with the request that
the recommendations contained therein be adopted.
(Corporate Services Committee - Encl. - cc: Councillor Disero; Mr. Ossie Doyle,
City Solicitor, Metro Hall, 26th Floor - No Encl. - May 12, 1998)
(Clause No. 76(gg), Report No. 5)
394. The Toronto Community Council allowed the introduction of a communication (May 7,
1998) from Councillor Disero respecting 1340 St. Clair Avenue West - Boyz & Galz
Inc. forwarding petition signed by 46 persons in support of a boulevard cafe at
the premises (Davenport).
On motion by Councillor Disero, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council that a temporary permit for a boulevard cafe be approved until such time
as the poll results can be considered in July by City Council, subject to the
patio being closed and cleared by 11:00 p.m., Sunday to Thursday, and midnight,
Friday and Saturday.
(Clause No. 64, Report No. 5)
395. The Toronto Community Council allowed the introduction of a communication (May 7,
1998) from Councillor Disero respecting Lansdowne Avenue, from Davenport Road to
St. Clair Avenue West - Adjustment and Removal of Temporal Parking Regulation
(Davenport).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it Clause No. 30 of Report No. 3 of
the Toronto Community Council, headed Lansdowne Avenue, from Davenport Road to
St. Clair Avenue West - Adjustment and Removal of Temporal Parking Regulation
(Davenport), which was considered by the Council of the City of Toronto at its
meeting held on April 16, 1998.
On motion by Councillor Disero, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council that
(1) the existing no parking, 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Monday to Friday
prohibition on the west side of Lansdowne Avenue, from Davenport Road to
St. Clair Avenue West be rescinded;
(2) parking be prohibited on the west side of Lansdowne Avenue from 8:00 a.m.
to 10:00 a.m. Monday to Friday, from a point 70 metres north of Davenport
Road to a point 70 metres south of St. Clair Avenue West;
(3) 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;
(4) 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;
(5) 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; and
(6) the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services notify the Ward
Councillors of the date of installation so they may appropriately notify
the residents.
(Clause No. 50, Report No. 5)
396. The Toronto Community Council allowed the introduction of a communication (April
30, 1998) from Councillor Brian Ashton respecting Draft of Proposed Fence By-law.
On motion by Councillor Disero, the Toronto Community Council requested the
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development, in consultation with appropriate
officials to report to the Toronto Community Council at its meeting to be held on
May 27, 1998 on the foregoing communication.
(Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development - Encl. - cc: Councillor Ashton -
No Encl. - May 21, 1998)
(Clause No. 76(hh), Report No. 5)
397. The Toronto Community Council allowed the introduction of a report (May 7, 1998)
from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services respecting
Interim Control By-law regarding No. 16 Avondale Road within the Avondale Ravine
(Midtown), and recommending that:
1. the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services, in
consultation with the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and
Tourism be directed, pursuant to Section 38 of the Planning Act, to
complete a review of the land use policies appropriate for the lands known
as 16 Avondale Road within the Avondale Ravine.
2. in connection with the review of the land use policies recommended above,
Council pass a by-law extending the Interim Control By-law No. 1997-0270,
for lands within the Avondale Ravine for a further period of one year.
3. the authority be granted for the introduction of the necessary bill in
Council to implement Recommendation 2 above.
On motion by Councillor Adams, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report (May 7, 1998) from the Commissioner
of Urban Planning and Development Services.
(Clause No. 23, Report No. 5)
The Toronto Community Council adjourned its meeting at 2:15 p.m.
Chair.
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