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THE CITY OF TORONTO
Clerk's Department
Minutes of the Toronto Community Council
Meeting No. 7
Wednesday, May 27, 1998.
The Toronto Community Council met on Wednesday, May 27, 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.
Members Present:
Councillor K. Rae, Chair
Councillor J. Adams
Councillor I. Bossons
Councillor S. Bussin
Councillor O. Chow
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
398. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (May 14, 1998) from the
Director, Development and Support, Parks and Recreation, Toronto, City Hall
respecting Alex Wilson Community Garden - 552 & 556 Richmond Street West
(Downtown).
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 58, Report No. 6)
399. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (May 7, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
respecting Victoria Street, West Side, Between Dundas Street East and Gould Street
- Prohibition of Stopping at Anytime (Downtown).
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 3, Report No. 6)
400. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (May 13, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
respecting Vine Avenue, South Side, from Jackson Place to a Point 54.9 metres East
- Amendment to Parking Regulations (High Park).
On motion by Councillor Miller, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 5, Report No. 6)
401. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (May 14, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
respecting Cherry Street, West Side, from Polson Street to a Point 50 Metres South
- Amendment to Parking Regulations (Don River).
On motion by Councillor McConnell, the Toronto Community Council recommended to
City Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 6, Report No. 6)
402. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (May 14, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
respecting Strathearn Boulevard from Spadina Road to Glenayr Road and Vesta Drive
from Strathearn Boulevard to Millbank Avenue - Changes to Parking Regulations
(Midtown).
On motion by Councillor Adams, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 7, Report No. 6)
403. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (May 12, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
respecting Glenholme Avenue, from Rosemount Avenue to the first Public Lane South
of St. Clair Avenue West - Implementation Of A One-Way Northbound Traffic
Operation (Davenport).
On motion by Councillor Fotinos, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 7, Report No. 6)
404. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (May 13, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
respecting Curb Realignment at the South-West Corner of Spring Road and Parkside
Drive (High Park).
On motion by Councillor Korwin-Kuczynski, the Toronto Community Council
recommended to City Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 59, Report No. 6)
405. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (May 13, 1998) from the
Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services respecting
Temporary Street Closure - Church Street, Alexander Street, Maitland Street and
Wellesley Street East - Gay and Lesbian Pride Day (Downtown).
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 32, Report No. 6)
406. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (May 4, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
respecting McCaul Street, East Side, from Elm Street to a Point 43.0 Metres North -
Provision of Additional Parking Meters (Downtown).
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 9, Report No. 6)
407. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (May 13, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
respecting Wanda Road and Dorval Road - Installation of Stop Sign (Davenport).
On motion by Councillor Fotinos, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 12, Report No. 6)
408. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (May 13, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
respecting Provision on On-Street Loading Zone for Disabled Persons - 85 Grenville
Street (Downtown).
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 13, Report No. 6)
409. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (May 12, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
respecting Installation of Speed Bumps in Public Laneways (East Toronto).
On motion by Councillor Jakobek, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 14, Report No. 6)
410. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (May 12, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
respecting Installation/Removal of On-Street Disabled Persons Parking Spaces
(Trinity-Niagara, Davenport).
On motion by Councillor Pantalone, the Toronto Community Council recommended to
City Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 15, Report No. 6)
411. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (May 13, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
respecting Davenport Road, from Bedford Road to Dupont Street and Bedford Road,
from Davenport Road to Dupont Street - Adjustment of Parking Meter Maximum Time
Limit (Midtown).
On motion by Councillor Adams, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 16, Report No. 6)
412. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (May 13, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
respecting Emerson Avenue, at its Intersections with Armstrong Avenue and
Millicent Street - Request for Stop Signs (Davenport).
On motion by Councillor Fotinos, the Toronto Community Council received the
foregoing report for information.
(Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services - Encl.
- c.: Councillor Disero; Councillor Fotinos - No Encl. - June 3, 1998)
(Clause No. 60(h), Report No. 6)
413. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (May 13, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
respecting Intersection of Rockwell and Rosethorn Avenues - Implementation of All-
Way Stop Sign Control (Davenport).
On motion by Councillor Fotinos, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 17, Report No. 6)
414. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (May 13, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
respecting Kilbarry Road, South Side, Vicinity of 419 Russell Hill Road -
Introduction of a Parking Prohibited at Anytime Area (Midtown).
On motion by Councillor Adams, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 18, Report No. 6)
415. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (April 29, 1998)from the
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services respecting 3080 Yonge
Street, Application No. 998024: Request for Approval of a Variance from Chapter
297, Signs, of The Former City of Toronto Municipal Code (North Toronto).
On motion by Councillor Walker, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 29, Report No. 6)
416. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (May 1, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services respecting 50 St. Clair
Avenue East, Application No. 998011: Request for Approval of a Variance from
Chapter 297, Signs, of The Former City of Toronto Municipal Code (Midtown).
On motion by Councillor Adams, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 29, Report No. 6)
417. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (May 7, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services respecting 48 St. Clair
Avenue West, Application No.998028: Request for Approval of a Variance from
Chapter 297, Signs, of The Former City of Toronto Municipal Code (Midtown).
On motion by Councillor Adams, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 29, Report No. 6)
418. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (May 7, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services respecting 1497 Yonge
Street, Application No.998017: Request for Approval of Variances from Chapter
297, Signs, of The Former City Of Toronto Municipal Code (Midtown).
On motion by Councillor Adams, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 29, Report No. 6)
419. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (May 13, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services respecting 111 Queen s
Park, Application No. 998016: Request for Approval of Variances from Chapter 297,
Signs, of The Former City Of Toronto Municipal Code (Downtown).
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 29, Report No. 6)
420. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (May 8, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services respecting 147 Spadina
Avenue, Application No. 997096: Request for Approval of a Variance from Chapter
297, Signs, of The Former City Of Toronto Municipal Code (Downtown).
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 29, Report No. 6)
421. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (May 7, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services respecting 393 University
Avenue, Application No. 998025: Request for Approval of a Variance from Chapter
297, Signs, of The Former City Of Toronto Municipal Code (Downtown).
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 29, Report No. 6)
422. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (May 4, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services respecting 177 Beverley
Street, Application No. 998012: Request for Approval of a Variance from Chapter
297, Signs, of The Former City of Toronto Municipal Code (Downtown).
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 29, Report No. 6)
423. The Toronto Community Council had before it a preliminary report (May 13, 1998)
from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services, respecting 9-15
Christie Street and 388-402 Clinton Street - Application 197028 for Official
Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments and Site Plan Approval to permit a residential
development (Midtown), and recommending that, following submission of revised
plans, 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.
On motion by Councillor Adams, the Toronto Community Council adopted the foregoing
preliminary report.
(Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services - No Encl. - Interim
Functional Lead for Planning - No Encl. - Commissioner of Emergency and Protective
Services; City Solicitor, Attn: Sylvia Watson; Director, City Planning; Chief
Building Official; Director, Development & Support, Parks & Recreation; Director,
Housing Operations; Director, Property Services; City Surveyor; Fire Chief;
Parking Authority of Toronto; Metropolitan Toronto Commissioner of Planning;
Metropolitan Toronto Separate School Board; Toronto Board of Education;
Metropolitan Toronto Police - Attn: Sergeant Paul Cocksedge - Encl. - All
Interested Persons - No Encl. - cc: Mr. Bruce McCormick, Urban Planning and
Development Services - No Encl. - June 3, 1998)
(Clause No. 60(i), Report No. 6)
424. The Toronto Community Council had before it a preliminary report (May 11, 1998)
from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services respecting a
Zoning By-law Amendment - Application No. 198005 to permit 5 dwellings at 69
Prescott Avenue (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 Fotinos, 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. - June 2, 1998)
(Clause No. 60(j), Report No. 6)
425. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (May 14, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services respecting Application for
Consent - Chapter 276, Article I, Ravines of the former City of Toronto Municipal
Code - 14 Riverside Crescent (High Park).
On motion by Councillor Korwin-Kuczynski, the Toronto Community Council
recommended to City Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 30, Report No. 6)
426. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (May 14, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services respecting Application for
Consent Under Chapter 276, Article I, Ravines, of The Former City of Toronto
Municipal Code - 12 Riverside Crescent (High Park).
On motion by Councillor Miller, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 31, Report No. 6)
427. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (May 14, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services respecting Extension of
Interim Control By-law respecting Properties Abutting the Nordheimer Ravine
(Midtown).
On motion by Councillor Adams, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 1, Report No. 6)
428. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (May 13, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services, respecting Greening The
Port Industrial District (Downtown).
On motion by Councillor McConnell, the Toronto Community Council received the
foregoing report for information.
(Interested Persons - No Encl. - c.: Mr. Blair martin, Urban Planning and
Development Services - Encl. - June 1, 1998)
(Clause No. 60(k), Report No. 6)
429. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (April 29, 1998) from the
Toronto Community Council Solicitor, respecting Massey-Ferguson Official Plan
Amendment And Zoning By-law Dismissal Of Appeal By Ontario Municipal Board (Trinity-
Niagara).
On motion by Councillor Pantalone, the Toronto Community Council received the
foregoing report for information.
(Interested Persons - No Encl. - c: Mr. Raymond Feig, Urban Planning and
Development Services - Encl. - June 3, 1998)
(Clause No. 60(l), Report No. 6)
430. 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).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it a communication (April 9, 1998)
from the General Secretary, Toronto Transit Commission titled Automobile-
Streetcar Collisions Continue on 510 Spadina Route .
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council deferred consideration
of the foregoing communications until its meeting to be held on June 24, 1998.
(Clause No. 60(m), Report No. 6)
431. The Toronto Community Council had before it a communication (May 7, 1998) from the
City Clerk, forwarding the actions of the Special Committee to Review the Report
of the Toronto Transition Team at its meeting held on April 24, 1998, respecting
Existing Environmental Committees and the Environmental Task Force.
On motion by Councillor Layton, the Toronto Community Council received the
foregoing communication from the City Clerk.
(Special Committee To Review The Report Of The Toronto Transition Team - Encl. -
June 4, 1998)
(Clause No. 60(n), Report No. 6)
432. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (May 22, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
respecting request to Restrict Traffic Speeds - Lakeview Avenue, Harrison Street,
from Ossington Avenue to Dovercourt Road (Trinity-Niagara).
On motion by Councillor Pantalone, the Toronto Community Council recommended to
City Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 19, Report No. 6)
433. The Toronto Community Council had before it a communication (April 30, 1998) from
Councillor Brian Ashton, respecting Draft of Proposed Fence By-Law.
On motion by Councillor Bossons, the Toronto Community Council deferred
consideration of the foregoing communication sine die.
(Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development - Encl. - c.: Councillor Ashton -
No Encl. - June 3, 1998)
(Clause No. 60(o), Report No. 6)
434. The Toronto Community Council had before it a communication (May 7, 1998) from the
City Clerk, forwarding Clause No. 1 contained in Report No. 4A of the Urban
Environment and Development Committee, headed Ward Boundary Review Process which
was adopted, as amended, by The Council Of The City Of Toronto at its Special
Meeting held on April 28 and May 1, 1998.
On motion by Councillor Pantalone, the Toronto Community Council deferred
consideration of this matter, until the report previously requested is submitted,
at which time the matter will be scheduled for deputations.
(Urban Environment and Development Committee - Encl. - June 3, 1998)
(Clause No. 60(p), Report No. 6)
435. The Toronto Community Council had before it the following requests for Endorsement
of events for liquor licensing purposes:
- (May 7, 1998) from Mr. Kevin J. Collins, Regatta Manager, Easter Seal
Society respecting Ninth Annual Easter Seals Regatta - Royal Canadian Yacht
Club - July 12, 1998 (Downtown)
- (May 7, 1998) from Mr. Philip Noble, Street Events Management respecting
Beer Garden within the City Street Allowance on St. Joseph Street between
Yonge Street and St. Nicholas Street - June 28, 1998 (Downtown)
- (May 1, 1998) from Ms. Rhonda Rossi, Marketing Assistant, McMillan Binch
respecting Series of Events at Hanlan s Point on Centre Island (Downtown)
- (May 6, 1998) from Ms. Virginia Ludy, Sr. Concessions Coordinator, The
Board of Governors of Exhibition Place respecting 32nd Annual Chin
International Picnic - July 1, 1998 (Trinity-Niagara)
- (May 13, 1998) from Mr. Tim Eddis, General Manager, Hard Rock Cafe- Yonge
Street respecting 20th Anniversary Celebration Of Hard Rock Cafe - June 14,
1998 (Downtown)
- (May 11, 1998) from Ms. Angie Seth, Events Coordinator, GMC Running Series,
Runners Choice Promotions, Second Dimension International Limited
respecting Spenco 5K - May 29, 1998 (Downtown)
- (May 11, 1998) from Ms. Angie Seth, Events Coordinator, GMC Running Series,
Runners Choice Promotions, Second Dimension International Limited
respecting Amex Air Miles Midsummer Night 5K - July 3, 1998 (Downtown)
- (May 11, 1998) from Ms. Sue Bochner, Sue Bochner & Associates Ltd.
respecting Picnic In Riverdale Park - June 17, 1998 (Don River)
- (May 8, 1998) from Ms. Pamela Briggs, Law Clerk, Black, Sutherland, Crabbe
respecting Hanlan s Point Picnic - June 26, 1998 (Downtown)
- (May 8, 1998) from Ms. Janice Davies, Catering Consultant, Daniel et Daniel
respecting Reception At Metro Square - June 2, 1998 (Downtown)
- (May 5, 1998) from Ms. Jennifer Fenton, Director of Operations, Total Event
Productions Inc. respecting Reception at Royal Canadian Yacht Club - May
31 and June 2, 1998 (Downtown)
- (May 20, 1998) from Ms. Jackie Burns, Holiday Inn on King respecting Benson
& Hedges Fireworks Display Reception at Ontario Place - June 24, 1998
(Trinity Niagara)
- (May 14, 1998) from Mr. David B. King respecting Reception, Performing Arts
Lodge at 100 The Esplanade - July 4, 1998 (Downtown)
- (May 14, 1998) from Mr. Robert A. Willson, Friends of HMCS HAIDA respecting
fund raising event at Ontario Place - June 25, 1998 (Trinity-Niagara)
- (May 15, 1998) from Councillor Korwin-Kuczynski respecting Bloor West
Village Ukranian Festival/Parade - August 22, 1998 (High Park)
- (May 21, 1998) from Jennifer Trimper, East Lynn Danforth Festival
respecting Festival in East Lynn Park - June 20, 1998 (East Toronto)
- (May 1, 1998) from Ms. Sarah Hood, Cadmus Communications, respecting 5th
St. Stephen s Courier Classic, College Park - June 6, 1998 (Downtown)
- (May 18, 1998) from Mr. Patrick McMurray, Rodeny s Oyster House respecting
Ontario Oyster Festival - July 12, 1998 (Downtown)
- (May 12, 1998) from Ms. Sandra D. Cullen, H.O.P.E. resepcting HOPE 10th
Annual Charity Volleyball Tournament, Hanlan s Point - June 13, 1998
(Downtown)
- (May 7, 1998) from Mr. Robert Tallis, Beaches International Jazz Festival
respecting Beaches International Jazz Festival, Kew Beach - July 25 and
26, 1998 (East Toronto)
- (May 7, 1998) from Mr. Robert Tallis, Toronto Beaches Lions Club,
respecting Beaches Labour Day Festival, Kew Gardens Park - September 7,
1998 (East Toronto)
- (May 7, 1998) from Mr. Robert Tallis, Toronto Beaches Lions Club,
respecting Beaches Canada Day Festival, Kew Gardens Park - July 1, 1998
(East Toronto)
- (May 7, 1998) from Mr. Brian Denega, Ernst & Young respecting Picnic at
Hanlan s Point - June 11, 1998
- (May 15, 1998) from Mr. Rene Kuhn, UCC Association, respecting Spring
Sports Day Barbecue at Upper Canada College - May 31, 1998
- (May 18, 1998) from Ms. Kim Marshall, The Power Plant Contemporary Art
Gallery, respecting fundraising event - June 26, 1998
- (May 19, 1998) from Mr. David Bednar, Canadian National Exhibition,
respecting Canadian National Exhibition - August 21 - September 7, 1998
- (undated) from Alex Kang, respecting Korean Festival/Picnic, Christie Pits
Park - June 6, 1998
- (May 26, 1998) from Councillors Pantalone and Silva respecting Portugal Day
festivities, Trinity-Bellwoods Park - June 12, 13 and 14, 1998
On motion by Councillor Adams, the Toronto Community Council recommended that
City Council:
(1) for liquor licensing purposes, declare the following to be events of
municipal significance and advise the Alchohol and Gaming Commission of
Ontario that it has no objection to their taking place:
(a) 32nd Annual Chin International Picnic to be held on July 1, 1998 at
Exhibition Place(Trinity-Niagara);
(b) Bloor West Village Ukranian Festival/Parade to be held on August
22, 1998 (High Park);
(c) East Lynn Danforth Festival to be held on June 20, 1998 in East
Lynn Park (East Toronto);
(d) Beaches International Jazz Festival to be held on July 25 and 26,
1998 at Kew Beach (East Toronto);
(e) Beaches Labour Day Festival to be held on September 7, 1998 at Kew
Gardens Park (East Toronto);
(f) Beaches Canada Day Festival to be held on July 1, 1998 at Kew
Gardens Park (East Toronto);
(g) Canadian National Exhibition to be held from August 21 - September
7, 1998 at Exhibition Place (Trinity-Niagara);
(h) Portugal Day Festival to be held on June 12, 13 and 14, 1998 at
Trinity-Bellwoods Park (Trinity-Niagara);
(2) advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that it is aware of the
following events and has no objection to their taking place:
(a) Ninth Annual Easter Seals Regatta to be held on July 12, 1998 at
the Royal Canadian Yacht Club (Downtown);
(b) Beer Garden within the City Street Allowance on St. Joseph Street
between Yonge Street and St. Nicholas Street in conjunction with
Gay Pride Day to be held on June 28, 1998 (Downtown);
(c) McMillan Binch - Series of Client Development Baseball Days to be
held on June 4, June 9, June 11, June 23, June 25, July 9, July 14,
July 16, July 28 and July 30, 1998 at Hanlan s Point on Centre
Island (Downtown);
(d) 20th Anniversary Celebration Of Hard Rock Cafe to be held on June
14, 1998 on Dundas Square from Yonge Street to O Keefe Lane
(Downtown);
(e) Amex Air Miles Midsummer Night 5K to be held on July 3, 1998 at the
First Canadian Place Courtyard on Adelaide Street West (Downtown);
(f) Imperial Life Financial Picnic In Riverdale Park to be held on June
17, 1998 (Don River);
(g) Black, Sutherland, Crabbe Picnic at Hanlan s Point, Centre Island
Picnic to be held on June 26, 1998 (Downtown);
(h) Holiday Inn on King s Reception at Benson & Hedges Fireworks
Display to be held on June 24, 1998 at Ontario Place (Trinity-
Niagara);
(i) Performing Arts Lodge at 100 The Esplanade to be held on July 4,
1998 (Downtown);
(j) Friends of HMCS HAIDA fund raising event at Ontario Place to be
held on June 25, 1998 (Trinity-Niagara);
(k) 5th St. Stephen s Courier Classic at College Park to be held on
June 6, 1998 (Downtown);
(l) Ontario Oyster Festival at Rodeny s Oyster House to be held on July
12, 1998 (Downtown);
(m) HOPE 10th Annual Charity Volleyball Tournament at Hanlan s Point to
be held on June 13, 1998 (Downtown);
(n) Ernst & Young Picnic at Hanlan s Point, Centre Island to be held on
June 11, 1998 (Downtown);
(o) Fundraing Event at The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery at
Harbourfront Centre to be held on June 26, 1998 (Downtown);
(p) Korean Festival/Picnic at Christie Pits Park to be held on June 6,
1998 (Davenport);
(3) since the following events take place prior to the meeting of Council,
endorse the actions of the Toronto Community Council in having advised the
Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that it was aware of the following
events and had no objection to their taking place:
(a) Spenco 5K held on May 29, 1998 at the First Canadian Place
Courtyard on Adelaide Street West (Downtown);
(b) Dinner Reception At Metro Square held on June 2, 1998 (Downtown);
(c) Reception at Royal Canadian Yacht Club held on May 31 and June 2,
1998 (Downtown); and
(d) Spring Sports Day Barbecue at Upper Canada College held on May 31,
1998 (Midtown).
On a further motion by Councillor Adams, the Toronto Community Council requested
the Chief Administrative Officer, in his report to be submitted respecting
delegation authority, to give consideration to delegating the processing of liquor
licensing applications to staff, such process to include mechanisms which would
provide for notice to the Ward Councillors of such applications and which would
permit the Community Councils to consider the applications at the request of the
Ward Councillor.
(Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, Special Occasion Permits, 55 Lakeshore
Boulevard East, Toronto, Ontario, M5E 1A4; c: Angie Seth, Second Dimension
International Limited, 250 Bloor Street East, Suite 1520, Toronto, Ontario, M4W
1E6; Janice Davies, Catering Consultant, Daniel et Daniel, 248 Carlton Street,
Toronto, M5A 2L1; Jennifer Fenton, Director of Operations, Total Event Productions
Inc., P.O. Box 11708, Atlanta, Georgia, 30355; Rene Kuhn, Upper Canada College,
200 Lonsdale Road, Toronto, Ontario, M4V 1W6; Chief Administrative Officer - Encl.
- May 28, 1998)
(Clause No. 43, Report No. 6)
436. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (May 14, 1998) respecting
Request for Additional On-Street Parking - Grace Street and Manning Avenue
(Trinity-Niagara).
On motion by Councillor Pantalone, the Toronto Community Council recommended to
City Council that:
(1) the No Parking zone on Grace Street, south of Harbord Street be reduced
to 15 metres so as to permit parking;
(2) the No Parking zone on Manning Avenue, north of Harbord Street, be
reduced to 15 metres so as to permit parking; and
(3) City Officials take appropriate action to give effect thereto.
(Clause No. 20, Report No. 6)
437. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (May 14, 1998) City Engineer,
City Works Services respecting Naming of The Proposed Public Street at 44 Norwood
Terrace - Littleyork Road (East Toronto).
On motion by Councillor Jakobek, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 33, Report No. 6)
438. The Toronto Community Council allowed the introduction of a communication (May
22, 1998) from Interim Secretary, Task Force on Agencies, Board and Commissions
respecting Interim Appointments to the Committee of Management of Applegrove
Community Complex.
On motion by Councillor Jakobek, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council:
(1) That Sylvia Hua, Brenda Morse, Sheila O Dell and Debra Warden be appointed
to the Committee of Management of Applegrove Community Complex on an
interim basis, at the pleasure of Council, and until their successors are
appointed, to replace Crystal Stuckenbrock, Tim Wainwright, Sue Parker and
Joy Klopp; and
(2) That the Toronto District Board of Education be requested to name its
interim appointee to serve on the Committee of Management of Applegrove
Community Complex.
(Clause No. 35, Report No. 6)
439. The Toronto Community Council allowed the introduction of a communication (May 22,
1998) from Interim Secretary, Task Force on Agencies, Board and Commissions
respecting Interim Appointments to University Settlement Recreation Centre.
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council that Michaela Koch and Frank Chui be appointed to the Board of Directors
of University Settlement Recreation Centre on an interim basis, at the pleasure of
Council, and until their successors are appointed, to replace Phil McDonald and
Matthew Rapus.
(Clause No. 36, Report No. 6)
440. The Toronto Community Council allowed the introduction of a communication (May 22,
1998) from Interim Secretary, Task Force on Agencies, Board and Commissions
respecting Interim Appointments to the Eastview Neighbourhood Community Centre.
On motion by Councillor McConnell, the Toronto Community Council recommended to
City Council that Michelle Smith, Angela Stevens and Soo Wong be appointed to the
Eastview Neighbourhood Community Centre Board of Management on an interim basis,
at the pleasure of Council, and until their successors are appointed, to replace
Wes Wilson, Julie Huynh and Khalid Elamam.
(Clause No. 37, Report No. 6)
441. The Toronto Community Council allowed the introduction of a communication (May
27, 1998) from Councillors Bussin and Jakobek, respecting Naming of New Park East
of Main Street (East Toronto).
On motion by Councillor Jakobek, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council that the new park which is being proposed as part of the development
project on the East of Main lands be named after Mr. Joe McNulty.
The above recommendation was unanimously carried as follows:
Yeas: Councillors Rae, Adams, Bossons, Bussin, Chow, Fotinos, Jakobek, Korwin-
Kuczynski, Layton, McConnell, Walker, - 11
(Clause No. 38, Report No. 6)
442. The Toronto Community Council allowed the introduction of a report (May 20, 1998)
from Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
respecting Hertle Street from Dundas Street East to Highfield Road -
Implementation of a 40 Kilometre per hour maximum speed limit (East Toronto).
On motion by Councillor Jakobek, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 21, Report No. 6)
443. The Toronto Community Council allowed the introduction of a report (May 20, 1998)
from Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
respecting Lay-out and Dedication for public lane purposes of a 0.3 metre wide
City-owned reserve strip abutting the east limit of the north-south portion of the
lane system south of Danforth Avenue, east of Luttrell Avenue (East Toronto).
On motion by Councillor Jakobek, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 39, Report No. 6)
444. The Toronto Community Council allowed the introduction of a communication (May 18,
1998) from Councillors Pantalone and Silva respecting licensed boulevard cafe
fences.
On motion by Councillor Pantalone, the Toronto Community Council recommended to
City Council that:
(1) the City of Toronto request that the Province of Ontario amend the
appropriate provincial regulations to establish a common minimum height for
licensed boulevard cafe fences of 36 inches;
(2) the City of Toronto further request that the Province of Ontario instruct
its inspectors to suspend enforcement of orders against licensees whose
fences meet the City s standards but not those of the province until a
common minimum height for licensed boulevard cafe fences is established; and
(3) City officials take appropriate action to give effect thereto.
(Clause No. 40, Report No. 6)
445. The Toronto Community Council allowed the introduction of a communication (May 22,
1998) from Gary Lichtblau, The Seaton Village Residents Association respecting
Dogs in Vermont Square Park (Midtown).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it a communication (May 26, 1998)
from Jill Cherry, Regional Director, Central, Parks and Recreation respecting
Dogs off-leash area in Vermont Square Park.
On motion by Councillor Adams, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council that City Council approve the implementation of a dogs off-leash area in
Vermont Square Park between the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. to
11:00 p.m., weekdays and weekends, as a six month pilot project.
(Clause No. 41, Report No. 6)
446. The Toronto Community Council allowed the introduction of a communication (May 22,
1998) from the City Clerk, forwarding the actions of the Corporate Services
Committee of May 25, 1998 respecting Proposed Licence Agreement - Prince Edward
Viaduct Parkette (Midtown).
On motion by Councillor Adams, the Toronto Community Council advised City Council
that it endorses the recommendation of the Corporate Services Committee, contained
in Clause No. 41 of Corporate Services Committee Report No. 7, that the report
(May 12, 1998) from the Commissioner, Economic Development, Culture and Tourism,
respecting Proposed Licence Agreement - Prince Edward Viaduct Parkette (Midtown)
be adopted.
(City Council - Encl. - May 29, 1998)
(Clause No. 60(r), Report No. 6)
447. 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).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it the following communications:
- (May 24, 1998) from Antonia Cassese; and
- (Undated) petition signed by 33 residents of Dupont Street and Gladstone
Avenue in support.
On motion by Councillor Fotinos, the Toronto Community Council recommended that
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.
(Clause No. 45, Report No. 6)
448. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (Febaruary 19, 1998) from
Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services, respecting
an Appeal of Denial of Application for Boulevard Cafe - Marjory Street Flankage of
1021 Gerrard Street East (Don River).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it the following:
- (March 31, 1998) from Ms. Kerri Larson; and
- (May 20, 1998) from Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City
Works Services.
On motion by Councillor McConnell, the Toronto Community Council received the
foregoing matter, as the Community Council was advised the appeal had been
withdrawn.
(Mr. Dong Manh Nguyen, 1021 Gerrard Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4M 1Z6; Ms.
Kerri Larson, 2269 Lakeshore Boulevard, #2305, Etobicoke, Ontario, M8V 3X6;
c.: Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services - Encl. -
June 9, 1998)
(Clause No. 60(a), Report No. 6)
449. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (May 13, 1998) from the
Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services respecting
Appeal - Driveway Widening - 263 Manor Road East (North Toronto).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it a communication (April 27, 1998)
from Councillor Walker.
Mr. Lachlan McDonald, Toronto, Ontario appeared before the Toronto Community
Council in connection with the foregoing matter.
On motion by Councillor Walker, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council that the request for driveway widening at 263 Manor Road be approved,
subject to the applicant entering into the agreements and paying the fee
prescribed by the former City of Toronto Municipal Code.
(Clause No. 46, Report No. 6)
450. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (May 21, 1998) from the
Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services respecting
Sidewalk/Boulevard Vending Appeal - Roehampton Avenue, west side, 6.5 metres east
of Yonge Street (North Toronto).
Mr. Mustafa Khazabi, Toronto, Ontario appeared before the Toronto Community
Council in connection with the foregoing matter.
On motion by Councillor Walker, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council that the application for a sidewalk/boulevard vending location in a
residential zone on the Roehampton Street flankage, west side, 6.5 metres east of
Yonge Street, be approved and that the City Solicitor introduce the necessary Bill
in Council to amend Schedule G , Chapter 315, Streets Vending, of the former City
of Toronto Municipal Code, so that a license can be issued for this specific
location on Roehampton Street.
(Clause No. 2, Report No. 6)
451. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (May 25, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
respecting adjustment to Traffic Calming on Euclid Avenue and Clinton Street, both
from College Street to Bloor Street West (Palmerston Area Traffic Calming)
(Trinity-Niagara).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it the following
communications/report:
- (May 13, 1998) from Ms. Mary Kainer; and
- (May 26, 1998) from Mr. Robert Bowers
Ms. Mary Kainer, Toronto, Ontario appeared before the Toronto Community Council in
connection with the foregoing matter.
On motion by Councillor Pantalone, the Toronto Community Council recommended to
City Council that:
(1) the provisions of By-law No. 1996-0463 respecting the narrowing of Manning
Avenue, Euclid Avenue and Clinton Street, from College Street to Bloor
Street West, be rescinded;
(2) the narrowing of Euclid Avenue, west side, from the lane first south of
Ulster Street to a point 15 metres south thereof, from a width of 7.3
metres to a width varying from 4.5 metres to 7.3 metres be approved and
added to Appendix B of the report (May 25, 1998) from the Director,
Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services;
(3) approval be given to narrow the pavement at the locations on Clinton Street
and Euclid Avenue indicated in Appendix B of the report (May 25, 1998) from
the Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works
Services;
(4) approval be given to alter sections of the pavement on Clinton Street and
Euclid Avenue, between College Street and Harbord Street, by the
installation of speed humps as identified in Appendix C of the report (May
25, 1998) from the Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation,
City Works Services, and shown on the attached print of Drawing No. 421F-
5216 dated May 1998;
(5) approval be given to reduce the speed limit from 40 kilometres per hour to
30 kilometres per hour on Clinton Street from College Street to Harbord
Street, and Euclid Avenue, from College Street to Bloor Street West; and
(6) 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 might be required.
The following motions, placed by Councillor Bossons, were voted on and lost:
(1) That the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services report to the Toronto
Community Council on issues of process raised in the communication (May 13,
1998) from Ms. Mary Kainer;
(2) That a sub-committee be formed to review the City s process respecting
traffic calming initiatives.
(Clause No. 47, Report No. 6)
452. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (May 11, 1998) from the
Director of Development and Support, Toronto Parks and Recreation respecting Tree
Removal at 271 Forest Hill Road (Midtown).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it a communication (May 25, 1998)
from Ms. Barbara Cole, Mr. Steve Levitan and Mr. Andrew S. Volgyesi.
Ms. Dee Dee Hannah, Toronto, Ontario appeared before the Toronto Community Council
in connection with the foregoing matter.
On motion by Councillor Adams, the Toronto Community Council recommended that City
Council issue a permit for tree removal at 271 Forest Hill Road, conditional on
the applicant planting two eighty millimetre caliper sugar maple replacement trees
upon completion of construction as indicated in the application for tree removal.
(Clause No. 48, Report No. 6)
453. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (May 11, 1998) from the
Director of Development and Support, Toronto Parks and Recreation, City Hall
Office respecting Tree Removal at 451 Clendenan Avenue (High Park).
Ms. Rosita Dubsek, Toronto, Ontario appeared before the Toronto Community Council
in connection with the foregoing matter.
On motion by Councillor Miller, the Toronto Community Council recommended that
City Council refuse to issue a permit to remove the tree at 451 Clendenan Avenue.
(Clause No. 49, Report No. 6)
454. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (May 11, 1998) from the
Director of Development and Support, Toronto Parks and Recreation, City Hall
Office respecting Tree Removal at 204 Douglas Drive (Midtown).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it a communication (May 22, 1998)
from Mr. Geoff Cape, Executive Director, Evergreen Foundation.
On motion by Councillor Bossons, the Toronto Community Council recommended that
City Council refuse to issue a permit to remove the tree at 204 Douglas Drive.
(Clause No. 50, Report No. 6)
455. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (May 11, 1998) from the
Director of Development and Support, Toronto Parks and Recreation, respecting 50
Prince Arthur - Application to Remove Three Trees Situated on Private Property
(Midtown).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it the following communications:
- (May 11, 1998) from Mr. Harry L. Frost;
- (May 7, 1998) from Ms. Kari Veblen;
- (May 7, 1998) from Ms. Maruska Slankova;
- (May 6, 1998) from Ms. Zanis P. Zeman;
- (May 25, 1998) from Mr. Peter Prattas;
- (May 27, 1998) from Mr. James Botaitis and Ms. Carol Markusoff;
- (May 22, 1998) from Ms. Esther Brooks and Mr. Ivan Feldman;
- (May 14, 1998) from Ms. Barbara Chisholm; and
- (May 26, 1998) from Mr. Eric Jackson, Chairman, Elgin Lowther Association.
The following persons appeared before the Toronto Community Council in connection
with the foregoing matter:
- Ms. Mary Flynn-Guglietti, Goodman & Carr, and
- Mr. Paul Martel, Architect, Toronto, Ontario
On motion by Councillor Adams, the Toronto Community Council deferred
consideration of the foregoing matter until such time as the Official Plan
Amendment and Rezoning Application for 50 Prince Arthur is considered by the
Toronto Community Council, and requested staff from the Urban Forestry Section to
convene a meeting with the applicant and representatives of the Annex Tree
Committee to discuss tree related issues with respect to the Official Plan
Amendment and Rezoning application.
(Mr. Peter Prattas, Miller Thomson, Barrister & Solicitors, 20 Queen Street West,
Suite 2500, Toronto, Ontario, M5H 3S1; c.: Urban Forestry Section - Encl. -
Interested Persons - No Encl. - June 2, 1998)
(Clause No. 60(b), Report No. 6)
456. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (May 13, 1998) from the
Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services respecting
Commercial Boulevard Parking - Osler Avenue flankage of 2 Cariboo Avenue
(Davenport).
On motion by Councillor Fotinos, the Toronto Community Council recommended that
City Council approve the application for commercial boulevard parking on the
Osler Avenue flankage of 2 Cariboo Avenue and such approval be subject to the
applicant complying with the criteria set out in § 313-41 of Municipal Code
Chapter 313, Streets and Sidewalks of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code.
(Clause No. 51, Report No. 6)
457. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (May 13, 1998) from the
Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services respecting
Commercial Boulevard Parking at 10 Cariboo Avenue (Davenport).
On motion by Councillor Fotinos, the Toronto Community Council recommended that
City Council approve the application for commercial boulevard parking fronting
10 Cariboo Avenue and such approval be subject to the applicant complying with the
criteria set out in § 313-41 of Municipal Code Chapter 313, Streets and Sidewalks,
of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code.
(Clause No. 52, Report No. 6)
458. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (May 13, 1998) from the
Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services respecting
Commercial Boulevard Parking at 25 Cariboo Avenue (Davenport).
On motion by Councillor Fotinos, the Toronto Community Council recommended that
City Council approve the application for commercial boulevard parking fronting 25
Cariboo Avenue and such approval be subject to the applicant complying with the
criteria set out in § 313-41 of Municipal Code Chapter 313, Streets and Sidewalks
of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code.
(Clause No. 53, Report No. 6)
459. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (May 12, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
respecting Installation of a Pedestrian Crossover - Coxwell Avenue between Robbins
Avenue and Gerrard Street East (East Toronto).
On motion by Councillor Jakobek, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council that a pedestrian crossover be installed at Coxwell Avenue between Robbins
Avenue and Gerrard Street East, subject to funds being provided over and above the
funds already allocated in the 1998 Capital Budget for crosswalks in the Toronto
Community Council area.
(Clause No. 10, Report No. 6)
460. The Toronto Community Council had before it a communication (May 11, 1998) from
Councillor Jakobek, respecting a request for a Pedestrian Crossing Device - Queen
Street and Brookmount Road (East Toronto).
On motion by Councillor Bossons, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council that a pedestrian crossing device be installed at Queen Street East and
Brookmount Road, subject to funds being provided over and above the funds already
allocated in the 1998 Capital Budget for crosswalks in the Toronto Community
Council area.
On a further motion by Councillor Bossons, the Toronto Community Council also
requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services:
(1) to report directly to Council on traffic lights versus crossing devices as
they relate to safety issues, and whether traffic lights or pedestrian
crossing devices are more appropriate at this location;
(2) to report to the Toronto Community Council on how to process requests for
crosswalks, how such requests can be prioritized in view of the budget for
crosswalks determined by Council, in order that funds can be expended in
order of priority; and
(3) to re-examine the current budget for installation of pedestrian crossovers
and report to the Budget Committee regarding the possibility of expanding
the budget, if necessary, or finding the money within the existing budget
to cover the costs.
(Commissioner Of Works And Emergency Services, Attention: Andy Koropeski - Encl. -
May 29, 1998)
(Clause No. 11, Report No. 6)
461. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (May 13, 1998) from the
Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services respecting
Cancellation of Boulevard Marketing - 1251 St. Clair Avenue West and Denial of
Boulevard Marketing - 1253 St. Clair Avenue West (Davenport).
On motion by Councillor Fotinos, the Toronto Community Council recommended that:
(1) City Council rescind the licensed boulevard marketing fronting 1251 St.
Clair Avenue subject to:
(a) a 30 day written notice of cancellation being provided to the
licence holder; and
(b) the licence holder being refunded the unexpired portion of the
annual boulevard marketing fee; and
(2) the application for boulevard marketing fronting 1253 St. Clair Avenue West
be refused.
(Clause No. 54, Report No. 6)
462. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (May 13, 1998) from the
Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services respecting
Residential Boulevard Parking - 71 Westlake Avenue (Convenience Address for 2408
Danforth Avenue) (East Toronto).
On motion by Councillor Jakobek, the Toronto Community Council recommended that:
(1) City Council approve a site specific exemption for the Westlake Avenue
flankage of 2408 Danforth Avenue East, to permit the ongoing use for three
commercial boulevard parking spaces, subject to the licence holder being
required to install and maintain flower planters and seating on the
boulevard, of design and location to be approved by the Commissioner of
Works and Emergency Services;
On motion by Councillor Bussin:
(2) the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services report to the Toronto
Community Council on amending the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to
permit residential tenants to use commercial boulevard parking spaces,
where both commercial and residential tenancies occur in the same property.
(Clause No. 55, Report No. 6)
463. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (May 12, 1998) from the
Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services respecting
Driveway Widening Appeal - 47 Cranbrooke Avenue (North Toronto).
Mr. R. Tanner, Toronto, Ontario appeared before the Toronto Community Council in
connection with the foregoing matter.
On motion by Councillor Walker, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council that the request for driveway widening at 47 Cranbrooke Avenue be
approved, subject to the applicant entering into the agreements and paying the fee
prescribed by the former City of Toronto Municipal Code.
(Clause No. 56, Report No. 6)
464. The Toronto Community Council had before it a communication (May 20, 1998) from
the City Clerk, forwarding the actions of the Urban Environment and Development
Committee of May 19, 1998, respecting City-wide Policies And Procedures
Respecting Condominium Conversion And Demolition Of Rental Housing.
On motion by Councillor Bossons, the Toronto Community Council received the
foregoing communication (May 20, 1998) from the City Clerk, forwarding the actions
of the Urban Environment and Development Committee of May 19, 1998, respecting
City-wide Policies And Procedures Respecting Condominium Conversion And Demolition
Of Rental Housing.
(City-wide Policies And Procedures Respecting Condominium Conversion And
Demolition Of Rental Housing - Encl. - June 3, 1998)
(Clause No. 60(q), Report No. 6)
465. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (May 13, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
respecting Boulton Avenue, between Queen Street East and Dundas Street East -
Installation of Speed Humps (Don River).
On motion by Councillor McConnell, the Toronto Community Council recommended to
City Council the adoption of the following report (May 13, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services.
(Clause No. 4, Report No. 6)
466. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (May 19, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
respecting Danforth Avenue By-Pass Bicycle Route - Broadview Avenue to Woodbine
Avenue, and Jones Avenue Bicycle Lanes - Danforth Avenue to Queen Street East (Don
River and East Toronto).
On motion by Councillor McConnell, the Toronto Community Council recommended to
City Council that:
(1) the bicycle route identified in Drawing No. 421F-5211 entitled Proposed
Danforth Avenue By-pass Bicycle Route and Jones Avenue Bicycle Lanes , May
1998, attached to the report (May 19, 1998) from the Director,
Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services be approved
in principle;
(2) approval in principle be given to narrow the pavement in order to
facilitate the Danforth Avenue By-Pass Bicycle Route, at the locations
described as follows:
(a) The narrowing of the pavement on the south side of Chatham Avenue
from a width of 8.6 metres to a width ranging from 6.6 metres to
8.6 metres, from Jones Avenue to a point 15 metres east thereof;
(b) The narrowing of the pavement on the south side of Strathcona
Avenue from a width of 7.4 metres to a width ranging from 5.4
metres to 7.4 metres, from Pape Avenue to a point 15 metres east
thereof; and
(c) The narrowing of the pavement on the north side of Strathcona
Avenue from a width of 7.3 metres to a width ranging from 5.3
metres to 7.3 metres, from Pape Avenue to a point 20 metres west
thereof.
(3) bicycle lanes be approved in principle on both sides of Jones Avenue from
Danforth Avenue to Queen Street East as detailed in Appendix A attached to
the report (May 19, 1998) from the Director, Infrastructure Planning and
Transportation, City Works Services;
(4) in conjunction with the implementation of the bicycle route, roadway
alterations and bicycle lanes identified in Recommendation Nos. 1, 2 and 3
respectively, the traffic and parking regulations detailed in Appendix B
attached to the report (May 19, 1998) from the Director, Infrastructure
Planning and Transportation, City Works Services be approved in principle;
(5) bicycle lanes be approved in principle on Strathcona Avenue as follows:
(a) from Pape Avenue to Carlaw Avenue on the north side for westbound
cyclists; and
(b) from Pape Avenue to Blake Street on the south side adjacent to the
parking lane for eastbound cyclists.
(5) 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. 34, Report No. 6)
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 I. Bossons
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
467. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (May 13, 1998) from the
Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services respecting
Front Yard Parking at 223 Waverley Road (East Toronto).
Ms. Susan Driver, Toronto, Ontario appeared before the Toronto Community Council
in connection with the foregoing matter.
On motion by Councillor Jakobek, the Toronto Community Council recommended that
City Council approve the application for front yard parking at 223 Waverley Road,
although it no longer meets the criteria of Chapter 400 of the former City of
Toronto Municipal Code, for two spaces with a ramp access 3.0 m wide.
(Clause No. 57, Report No. 6)
468. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (May 13, 1998) from the
Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services respecting
Request for an Exemption from Municipal Code Chapter 400, to permit Front Yard
Parking for a Second Space at 85 Crescent Road (Midtown).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it the following:
- (May 11, 1998) from Ms. Gunta Mackars, Gunta Mackars Landscape
Architecture, requesting deferral; and
- (May 26, 1998) from Mr. V. Jaunkalns, Gunta Mackars Landscape Architecture.
Mr. Victor Jaunkalns, Gunta Mackars Landscape Architecture, Toronto, Ontario,
appeared before the Toronto Community Council in connection with the foregoing
matter.
On motion by Councillor Bossons, the Toronto Community Council deferred
consideration of the foregoing report until its meeting to be held on June 24,
1998.
(Ms. Gunta Mackars, Gunta Mackars Landscape Architecture, 185 Colbeck Street,
Toronto, Ontario, M6S 1W1; Ms. Gunta Mackars, Gunta Mackars Landscape
Architecture, 185 Colbeck Street, Toronto, Ontario, M6S 1W1; Mr. Victor Jaunkalns,
Gunta Mackars Landscape Architecture, 185 Colbeck Street, Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. R.
Peters, 85 Crescent Road, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 1T7; c.: Lesley Watson, Director,
By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services - Encl. - June 2, 1998)
(Clause No. 60(c), Report No. 6)
469. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (May 11, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services respecting 16 Clarence
Square, Application No. 998014: Request for Approval of a Variance from Chapter
297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code (Downtown).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it a communication (May 27, 1998)
from Mr. Sid Catalano, Pattison Signs.
On motion by Councillor Bossons, the Toronto Community Council deferred
consideration of the foregoing report until its meeting to be held on June 24,
1998.
(Interested Persons - No Encl. - Pattison Outdoor, c/o Just Cole, 2345 Yonge
Street, Toronto, Ontario, M4P 2E5; obo 693399 Ontario Ltd., 110 Davenport Road,
Toronto, Ontario, M5R 3R3; Mr. Sid Catalano, Pattison, Edison Centre, 2345 Yonge
Street, 5th Floor, Toronto, Ontario, M4P 2E5; c.: Commissioner of Urban Planning
and Development Services - Encl. - June 3, 1998)
(Clause No. 60(d), Report No. 6)
470. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (May 14, 1998) from
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services respecting 71 Front Street
West: Applications Nos. 998013, 998019, And 998020: Request For Approval Of
Variances From Chapter 297, Signs, Of The Former City Of Toronto Municipal Code
(Downtown).
On motion by Councillor Layton, the Toronto Community Council recommended the
adoption of the foregoing report from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and
Development Services.
(Clause No. 29, Report No. 6)
471. The Toronto Community Council had before it a communication (May 11, 1998) from
Councillor Disero respecting McCormack Street - Request for All-Way Stop Sign at
Maybank Avenue; and a No Heavy Trucks Prohibition 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
(Davenport).
On motion by Councillor Fotinos, the Toronto Community Council submitted this
matter to City Council without recommendation.
(Clause No. 24, Report No. 6)
472. The Toronto Community Council allowed the introduction of a report (May 25, 1998)
from the Commissioner of Corporate Services respecting Use of Nathan Phillips
Square -Philippine Independence Day - Friday, June 12, 1998.
On motion by Councillor McConnell, the Toronto Community Council recommended to
City Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 42, Report No. 6)
473. The Toronto Community Council allowed the introduction of a communication (May
20, 1998) from Josef Ebner, Regional Vice President Operations, Ontario & Managing
Director, Delta Chelsea Inn respecting Partial Closing of Gerrard Street West -
June 18, 1998.
On motion by Councillor Korwin-Kuczynski, the Toronto Community Council
recommended to City Council that permission be granted to temporarily close the
eastbound lanes of Gerrard Street West from Bay to Yonge Streets from 6:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 18, 1998 for the purposes of holding a series of
stationary bike-a-thons as set out in the communication (May 20, 1998) from the
Regional Vice-President, Operations, Ontario, and Managing Director, Delta Chelsea
Inn, addressed to Councillors Chow and Rae.
(Clause No. 23, Report No. 6)
474. The Toronto Community Council had before it a confidential report (May 14, 1998)
from the Toronto Community Council Solicitor respecting 182 Dowling Avenue -
Dellcrest Children s Centre (High Park), which was forwarded to Members of Council
under separate cover.
On motion by Councillor Korwin-Kuczynski, the Toronto Community Council
recommended to City Council that the City Solicitor be instructed to continue the
Appeal of the decision of Justice Hoilett, respecting 182 Dowling Avenue -
Dellcrest Children s Centre.
(Clause No. 44, Report No. 6)
The Toronto Community Council adjourned at 2:30 p.m..
The Toronto Community Council reconvened at 3:00 p.m..
Members Present:
Councillor K. Rae, Chair
Councillor J. Adams
Councillor I. Bossons
Councillor S. Bussin
Councillor O. Chow
Councillor D. Fotinos
Councillor T. Jakobek
Councillor A. Johnston
Councillor C. Korwin-Kuczynski
Councillor J. Layton
Councillor P. McConnell
Councillor D. Miller
Councillor M. Walker
475. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (May 12, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services respecting 1021 Avenue
Road, Application No. 997108: Request for Approval of Variances from Chapter
297, Signs, of the Former City Of Toronto Municipal Code (North Toronto).
The following persons appeared before the Toronto Community Council in connection
with the foregoing matter:
- Mr. Wesley Robbins, Petro-Canada Manager, Real Estate Development; and
- Mr. David Joyce, Petro-Canada Project Manager.
On motion by Councillor Bossons, the Toronto Community Council deferred
consideration of the foregoing report until the previously requested report on the
design of fuel service stations in urban areas is submitted to the Toronto
Community Council, and directed that Petro Canada and other fuel providers be
advised that staff are in the process of developing design guidelines for fuel
service stations in urban areas, with the invitation that the fuel providers
participate in this process.
(Petro Canada, c/o Wesley Robbins, 3275 Rebecca Street, Oakville, Ontario, L6L
6N5; c: Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services - Encl. - June 3,
1998) (Clause No. 60(e), Report No. 6)
476. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (May 11, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services, respecting 2265 Danforth
Avenue Application No. 998004: Request for Approval of Variances from Chapter
297, Signs, of the Former City of Toronto Municipal Code (East Toronto).
On motion by Councillor Adams, the Toronto Community Council deferred the
foregoing report until the previously requested report on the design of gas
stations is submitted to the Toronto Community Council.
(Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services; c.: Mr. Andrew Koropeski, Works and
Emergency Services - Encl. - June 2, 1998)
(Clause No. 60(f), Report No. 6)
477. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (May 13, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services respecting 92 Avenue Road,
Application No. 997083: Request for Approval of Variances from Chapter 297, Signs,
of the City of Toronto Municipal Code to Permit One Illuminated Fascia Sign
(Midtown).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it the following
reort/communications:
- (January 8, 1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Development Services;
- (January 28, 1998) from Barbara Gordon and Bob Bermann, Boba Restaurant
Ltd.; and
- (May 26, 1998) from Mr. Thomas Smith, Mediacom Inc.
On motion by Councillor Adams, the Toronto Community Council deferred
consideration of the foregoing matter sine die.
(Interested Persons - No Encl. - Medicom Inc., c/o Thomas Smith, 377 Horner
Avenue, Etobicoke, Ontario, M8W 1Z6; Leslie Lichtman, Katalin Lichtman, Globe
Stamp Co., c/o Alex Grossman, 3625 Dufferin Street, Suite #207, Downsview,
Ontario, M3K 1Z2; c.: Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services -
Encl. - June 4, 1998)
(Clause No. 60(g), Report No. 6)
478. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (May 13, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services respecting Refusal Report -
Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments and Site Plan Approval - 14 Prince
Arthur Avenue (Midtown).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it the following communications:
- (May 25, 1998) from Mr. Adam J. Brown, Brown Dryer Karol; and
- (May 26, 1998) from Mr. Eric Jackson, Chairman, Elgin Lowther Association.
The following persons appeared before the Toronto Community Council in connection
with the foregoing matter:
- Ms. Sandra Marki, Brown Dryer Karol, Toronto, Ontario;
- Mr. Eric Jackson, Elgin Lowther Association, Toronto, Ontario;
- Ms. Jane Beecroft, President - Community History Project, Toronto, Ontario;
and
- Mr. Roger Jackson, Toronto, Ontario.
On motion by Councillor Adams, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council that:
(1) Application 197033 for Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments and Site
Plan Approval for 14 Prince Arthur Avenue, as revised by plans dated
stamped as received May 4, 1998, be refused; and
(2) subject to the adoption of Recommendation No. (1) above, City Council
request the City Solicitor, the Commissioner of Urban Planning and
Development Services and staff of Heritage Toronto to appear before the
Ontario Municipal Board to defend City Council s refusal of Application
197033, and to oppose the applicant s related appeal of the Committee of
Adjustment s refusal of minor variances.
(Clause No. 25, Report No. 6)
479. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (May 14, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services respecting Urban Design
Task Force Railway Lands Central and West (Downtown).
The Toronto Community Council also 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.
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council recommended the
adoption of the foregoing report (May 14, 1998) from the Commissioner of Urban
Planning and Development Services.
On a further motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council received the
report (April 23, 1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development
Services.
(Clause No. 26, Report No. 6)
480. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (May 14, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services, respecting Revised Site
Plan Application No. 396100 and Application No. 096178 for Ravine Approval, to
Permit a Gas Bar, Car Wash and Retail Store at 8 South Kingsway (High Park).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it a communication (May 26, 1998)
from Ms. Margery Coons, Lloydtown Rebellion Historical Association, respecting the
foregoing.
On motion by Councillor Miller, the Toronto Community Council submitted this
matter to Council without recommendation.
On a further motion by Councillor Miller, the Toronto Community Council also
requested the City Solicitor to report directly to Council upon any potential
settlement or other issues related to the Ontario Municipal Board Hearing.
(City Solicitor, Attention: Mr. Stephen Bradley; c.: Toronto Community Council
Solicitor - Encl. - May 29, 1998)
(Clause No. 27, Report No. 6)
481. The Toronto Community Council allowed the introduction of a communication (May 26,
1998) from Ms. Liz Hoffman, Assistant Dean, Programs, Faculty of Physical
Education and Health, University of Toronto respecting Parking Prohibition on
Huron Street between Harbord Street and Classic Avenue (Downtown).
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council that:
(1) parking be prohibited on the east side of Huron Street, from Harbord Street
to Classic Avenue, between 3:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, from
June 29, 1998 to August 7, 1998;
(2) the appropriate City officials be requested to take whatever action is
necessary to give effect to the foregoing, including the introduction in
Council of any Bills that are required.
(Clause No. 22, Report No. 6)
482. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (March 3, 1998) from the
Toronto Community Council Solicitor respecting Park Drive Ravine - Ontario
Municipal Board Decision (Midtown).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it the following communications:
- (March 31, 1998) from Mr. Michael J. McQuaid;
- (April 1, 1998) from Mr. Brad Teichman;
- (May 25, 1998) from Ms. Susan Brenninkmeyer;
- (May 26, 1998) from Mr. Phillip Frigla;
- (May 26, 1998) from Mr. Larry D. Clarke;
- (May 26, 1998) from Mr. Peter Warren;
- (May 25, 1998) from Mr. Alexander K. Stuart;
- (May 25, 1998) from Mr. John T. Bank;
- (May 25, 1998) from Ms. Shirley Hawkins;
- (May 25, 1998) from M.P. Fischer;
- (May 26, 1998) from Ms. Janice O Burn;
- (May 26, 1998) from Ms. Heather Brodeur;
- (May 26, 1998) from Mr. Gregor G. Beck;
- (May 26, 1998) from Mr. John and Mrs. Nancy McFadyen;
- (May 26, 1998) from Geri Clever;
- (May 26, 1998) from Ms. Penny Pepperell;
- (May 25, 1998) from Mr. John Wilson;
- (May 27, 1998) from Ms. Annabelle Heintzman;
- (undated) from Ms. Gayle Christie;
- (May 25, 1998) from Mr. David Vallance; and
- (May 27, 1998) from Mr. Michael J. McQuaid, Weir & Foulds.
The following persons appeared before the Toronto Community Council in connection
with the foregoing matter:
- Ms. R. Vera Dickinson, Toronto, Ontario;
- Ms. Gayle Christie, obo Ms. Vera Dickinson, Toronto, Ontario;
- Mr. J. J. McQuaid, Weir & Foulds, Toronto, Ontario;
- Mr. Bruce Fountain, Acting Chairman of Binscarth Road Beaumont Ravine
Stewardship, Toronto, Ontario;
- Mr. C. S. Fox-Revett, Toronto, Ontario;
- Mr. Dalton C. Shipway, Chair, Watersheds United, Toronto, Ontario; and
- Mr. Gregory Daly, Senior Planner, Weir & Foulds, Toronto, Ontario.
On motion by Councillor Adams, the Toronto Community Council recommended that
City Council receive this matter for information.
The above recommendation was carried unanimously as follows:
Yeas: Councillors Rae, Adams, Bossons, Bussin, Chow, Johnston, Korwin-Kuczynski,
Layton, McConnell, Miller, Walker, - 11
(Clause No. 28, Report No. 6)
483. The Toronto Community Council agreed that the final report (May 13, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services respecting 2 Bloor Street
West (Cumberland Terrace) - Application 12258 for Official Plan and Zoning By-law
Amendments to Permit a Mixed Retail and 305-unit Residential Development
(Midtown), would be considered in conjunction with the Draft By-laws which is to
be submitted at the next meeting of City Council.
The Toronto Community Council adjourned its meeting at 6:02 p.m.
Chair.
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