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THE CITY OF TORONTO
Clerk's Department
Minutes of the Toronto Community Council
Meeting No. 9
Wednesday, July 22, 1998.
The Toronto Community Council met on Wednesday, July 22, 1998, in Room 308/309
Metro 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. 648)
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 D. Miller
Councillor J. Pantalone
Councillor M. Silva
Councillor M. Walker
571. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (July 9, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services respecting 244 Victoria
Street (263 Yonge Street), Application No. 998045: 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. 34, Report No. 10)
572. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (July 8, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services respecting 2 King Street
West, Application No. 998040: 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. 34, Report No. 10)
573. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (June 18, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services respecting 711 Yonge
Street - Application No. 998036: 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. 34, Report No. 10)
574. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (June 26, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services respecting 631-651 Spadina
Avenue, Application No. 998042: 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 report (July 9, 1998) from
Acting Assistant Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works
Services.
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council that:
(1) City Council approve Application No. 998042-Option A set out in the report
(June 26, 1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development
Services respecting a minor variance from Chapter 297, Signs, of the
former City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit illuminated signage on
condition that the owner enter into an Encroachment Agreement with the City
of Toronto with respect to the glazed cornice;
(2) the applicant be advised, upon approval of Application No. 998042, of the
requirement to obtain the necessary permits from the Commissioner of Urban
Planning and Development Services; and
(3) the report (July 9, 1998) from Acting Assistant Director, By-law
Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services be adopted.
(Clause No. 35, Report No. 10)
575. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (July 9, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services respecting 1 Balmoral
Avenue, Application No. 998052: Request for Approval of Variances from Chapter
297, Signs, of The Former City of Toronto Municipal Code (Midtown).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it a communication from Ms. Vivienne
Skoberne, Diamante Development Corporation.
On motion by Councillor Adams, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council that:
(1) City Council approve Application No. 998052 respecting minor variances from
Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit
up to 29 illuminated awning signs on condition that:
(i) the signs consist only of individual letters and logo; and
(ii) the height of the copy (letters) not exceed 0.6 metres; and
(iii) the awning and signage are situated on Yonge Street and the
immediate corners at Farnham Avenue and Balmoral Avenue; and
(2) The applicant be advised, upon approval of Application No. 998052, of the
requirement to obtain the necessary permits from the Commissioner of Urban
Planning and Development Services.
On a further motion by Councillor Adams, the Toronto Community Council also
deferred recommending approval for the signage along the balance of Farnham Avenue
and Balmoral Avenue to permit further consultation with the Ward Councillors and
the community.
(Clause No. 86, Report No. 10)
576. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (July 6, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services respecting 1615 Dufferin
Street, Application No. 998038: Request for Approval of a Variance from Chapter
297, Signs, of The Former City of Toronto Municipal Code (Davenport).
On motion by Councillor Disero, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 34, Report No. 10)
577. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report preliminary report (July 6,
1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services, respecting
Official Plan and Rezoning Application No. 198012, 1115 and 1121 Bay Street, to
permit a 22-Storey Mixed Use Building (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 applicant be advised that, prior to final Council approval of this
project, the applicant may be required to submit a Noise Impact Statement
and a Material Recovery and Waste Reduction Plan, in accordance with City
Council s requirements. The applicant will be further advised of these
requirements, as they relate to this project, by the Commissioner of Works
and Emergency Services.
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council adopted the foregoing
preliminary report.
(Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services - No Encl.; Executive
Director and Chief Planner - No Encl. - Commissioner of Works and Emergency
Services; Toronto Community Council 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; Toronto Catholic School Board;
Toronto District School Board; Metropolitan Toronto Police - Attn: Sergeant Paul
Cocksedge - Encl. - All Interested Persons - No Encl. - c.: Peter Langdon, Urban
Planning and Development Services - No Encl. - July 29, 1998)
(Clause No. 89(e), Report No. 10)
578. The Toronto Community Council had before it a preliminary report (June 10, 1998)
from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services, respecting
Rezoning Application No. 198010 for the Conversion of a Light Industrial Building
to 71 Live/Work Units at 52 St. Lawrence Street (Don River), and recommending
that:
(1) I be requested to hold a public meeting in the area to discuss the
application and to notify tenants and owners within 120 metres of the site
and local business and residents associations of the meeting;
(2) the owner be advised that prior to City Council approval of this project,
the owner may be required to submit a Noise Impact Statement in accordance
with City Council s requirements. The owner will be further advised of
these requirements by the Commissioner of City Works and Emergency
Services.
On motion by Councillor Bussin, the Toronto Community Council adopted the
foregoing preliminary report.
(Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services - No Encl.; Executive
Director and Chief Planner - No Encl. - Commissioner of Works and Emergency
Services; Toronto Community Council 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; Toronto Catholic School Board;
Toronto District School Board; Metropolitan Toronto Police - Attn: Sergeant Paul
Cocksedge - Encl. - All Interested Persons - No Encl. - c.: Lance Alexander, Urban
Planning and Development Services - No Encl. - July 29, 1998)
(Clause No. 89(f), Report No. 10)
579. The Toronto Community Council had before it a revised preliminary report (July 8,
1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services, respecting
1560 Yonge Street, 10 DeLisle Avenue and 22 DeLisle Avenue - Application No.
197004 for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments and Site Plan Approval to
Permit a Residential Complex Containing 274 Units and a Commercial Parking Garage
(Midtown), and recommending that:
(1) I be requested to hold a public meeting in the community to discuss the
revised application and to notify owners and tenants within 300 metres of
the site and the Ward Councillors.
(2) The owner be advised that, prior to final Council approval of this project,
the owner may be required to submit a Noise Impact Statement in accordance
with City Council s requirements. The owner will be further advised of
these requirements, as they relate to this project, by the Commissioner of
Works & Emergency Services.
On motion by Councillor Adams, the Toronto Community Council amended the foregoing
revised preliminary report by:
(1) adding the words in September after the words in the community
in Recommendation 1; and
(2) adding a new Recommendation No. (3) to read:
(3). The owner be advised to submit a traffic impact study to the
City before the public meeting and after input from the Deer
Park Ratepayers Association Inc.
and adopted the report, as amended:
(Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services - No Encl.; Executive
Director and Chief Planner - No Encl. - Commissioner of Works and Emergency
Services; Toronto Community Council 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; Toronto Catholic School Board;
Toronto District School Board; Metropolitan Toronto Police - Attn: Sergeant Paul
Cocksedge - Encl. - All Interested Persons - No Encl. - c.: Gregory Byrne, Urban
Planning and Development Services - No Encl. - July 29, 1998)
(Clause No. 89(g), Report No. 10)
580. The Toronto Community Council had before it a preliminary report (July 6, 1998)
from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services, respecting
Rezoning Application No. 198011, St. Michael s Hospital, 30 Bond Street, to Permit
a 4-Phased Expansion of the Existing Hospital (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, the Toronto East Downtown Residents Association, and the Ward
Councillors.
(2) That the owner submit to the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development
Services the following additional information and plans:
(a) Revised plans for the desired Site Plan Approvals for the Queen
Street renovations and the 5-storey addition to Wing C on Victoria
Street, containing floor plans and more detailed elevations; and
(b) As required by the Official Plan, a statement from the agency
primarily responsible for approving the construction of the
expansion, indicating the need for, and authorizing the planning or
construction of, the expansion.
(3) That the applicant be advised that, prior to final Council approval
of this project, the applicant may be required to submit a Noise
Impact Statement and a Material Recovery and Waste Reduction Plan,
and if necessary for the development, a Transportation Demand
Management Plan, in accordance with City Council s requirements.
The applicant will be further advised of these requirements, as
they relate to this project, by the Commissioner of Works and
Emergency Services.
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council adopted the foregoing
preliminary report.
(Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services - No Encl.; Executive
Director and Chief Planner - No Encl. - Commissioner of Works and Emergency
Services; Toronto Community Council 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; Toronto Catholic School Board;
Toronto District School Board; Metropolitan Toronto Police - Attn: Sergeant Paul
Cocksedge - Encl. - All Interested Persons - No Encl. - c.: Peter Langdon, Urban
Planning and Development Services - No Encl. - July 29, 1998)
(Clause No. 89(h), Report No. 10)
581. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (July 6, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services Respecting Site Plan
Application No. 397125 for the Conversion of a Two-storey Light Industrial
Building to 39 Live/work Units at 365 Dundas Street East (Don River).
On motion by Councillor Bussin, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 36, Report No. 10)
582. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (July 7, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Urban Planning & Development Services respecting Revised
Settlement - King-Spadina Part II Plan - 250 Wellington Street West (Downtown).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it a communication (July 21, 1998)
from Mr. Donald G. Rodbard.
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 37, Report No. 10)
583. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (June 9, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services respecting Fine Tuning of
The Planning Regulations for the King-Parliament and King-Spadina Reinvestment
Areas (Downtown And Don River).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it a communication (July 21, 1998)
from Mr. Donald G. Rodbard.
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 38, Report No. 10)
584. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (July 6, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services respecting Extension of
Existing Part Lot Control Exemption By-law, Eaton Centre, 1 Dundas St. W. and 20
Salvation Square, to Recently Acquired Lands in the Former Yonge Street and
Salvation Square Road Allowances and 20 Salvation Square (Application No. 397149).
(Downtown).
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 33, Report No. 10)
585. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (July 7, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services, respecting Section 37 of
the Planning Act.
On motion by Councillor Pantalone, the Toronto Community Council received the
foregoing report for information.
(City Solicitor - Encl. - c.: Ann Marie Nasr, Urban Planning and Development
Services - No Encl. - July 29, 1998)
(Clause No. 89(j), Report No. 10)
586. The Toronto Community Council had before it a preliminary report (July 8, 1998)
from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services, respecting
Development Approvals for Cemeteries (All Wards from the Former City of Toronto),
and recommending:
(1) That the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services hold a
public meeting to discuss the proposals contained in this report.
(2) That copies of this report be forwarded for comment to all cemetery
operators within Wards 19 to 26 inclusive and the Residents Associations
adjacent to the cemeteries listed in Appendix A of this report and to
advise them of the date of the public meeting.
(3) That I be requested to report back to Toronto Community Council on the
outcome of the meeting and forward to Council a by-law setting out the
recommended standards for cemetery sites in the former City of Toronto.
(4) That urban design guidelines for cemetery sites be developed to assist in
the review of future site plan applications and be brought forward to
Toronto Community Council for adoption.
On motion by Councillor Fotinos, the Toronto Community Council adopted the
foregoing report.
(Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services - No Encl.; Executive
Director and Chief Planner - No Encl. - Commissioner of Works and Emergency
Services; Toronto Community Council 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; Toronto Catholic School Board;
Toronto District School Board; Metropolitan Toronto Police - Attn: Sergeant Paul
Cocksedge - Encl. - c.: Denise Graham, Urban Planning and Development Services -
No Encl. - July 31, 1998)
(Clause No. 89(k), Report No. 10)
587. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (July 8, 1998) from the
Director of Development & Support - Toronto Parks and Recreation, respecting
Request for Removal of Twenty-Nine City-Owned Trees - One Shaftesbury Avenue
(Midtown).
On motion by Councillor Fotinos, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 40, Report No. 10)
588. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (July 8, 1998) from the
Director of Development & Support - Toronto Parks and Recreation, respecting
Request for Removal of Three City-Owned Trees - 650 Queens Quay West (Downtown).
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 41, Report No. 10)
589. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (July 8, 1998) from the
Director of Development & Support - Toronto Parks and Recreation, respecting
request for Removal of Six City-Owned Trees - 800 King Street West (Trinity-
Niagara).
On motion by Councillor Silva, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 42, Report No. 10)
590. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (July 6, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure and Transportation, City Works Services respecting Cherry
Street, Both Sides, from Villiers Street to the Ship Channel South of Polson
Street - Prohibition of Parking from 9:00 p.m to 4:00 a.m. daily (Don River).
On motion by Councillor Bussin, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 11, Report No. 10)
591. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (July 8, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation Division, City Works
Services respecting Proposed Closing of the Portion of Eastern Avenue Linking
Queen Street East and The Eastern Avenue/Kingston Road Extension, and the Public
Lane at the Rear of Premises No. 1641 Queen Street East. (East Toronto).
On motion by Councillor Bussin the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 43, Report No. 10)
592. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (July 14, 1998) from the
Acting Assistant Director, By-Law Administration and Enforcement, City Works
Services respecting Construction of Hydro Transformer Vault - 178-192 Redpath
Avenue (North Toronto).
On motion by Councillor Johnston, the Toronto Community Council recommended to
City Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 44, Report No. 10)
593. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (July 8, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
respecting South Side of Front Street West from a Point 110 Metres West of Bay
Street to a Point 6 Metres Further West, and from a Point 150 Metres West of Bay
Street to a Point 6 Metres Further West - 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. 12, Report No. 10)
594. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report from the Director,
Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services respecting Boon
Avenue, Both Sides, from St. Clair Avenue West to the First Lane North -
Implementation of a No Standing Anytime Prohibition. (Davenport).
On motion by Councillor Disero, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 13, Report No. 10)
595. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (July 3, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
respecting Proposed Closing to Vehicular Traffic of the Public Lane Extending
Southerly from Queen Street West between Premises Nos. 567 and 571 Queen Street
West (Downtown).
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 45, Report No. 10)
596. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (July 6, 1998) from the
Acting Assistant Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works
Services respecting Application for a Temporary Street Closure of Gough Avenue and
Logan Avenue in Connection with the Taste of the Danforth (Don River).
On motion by Councillor Bussin, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 46, Report No. 10)
597. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (July 6, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure and Transportation, City Works Services respecting
Installation/Removal of On-Street Disabled Persons Parking Spaces (Trinity-
Niagara, Davenport and East Toronto).
On motion by Councillor Disero, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 14, Report No. 10)
598. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (July 6, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
respecting Christie Street from Bloor Street West to Dupont Street - Proposed Road
Narrowings (Davenport).
On motion by Councillor Disero, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 15, Report No. 10)
599. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (June 30, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
respecting Annette Street, North and South Sides, 15 Metres East and West of
Pacific Avenue - Introduction of a No Stopping Anytime Prohibition (High Park).
On motion by Councillor Korwin-Kuczynski, the Toronto Community Council
recommended to City Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 16, Report No. 10)
600. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (June 29, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
respecting Harvard Avenue from Roncesvalles Avenue to Callender Street -
Adjustment to Six Months Alternate Side Parking Regulations (High Park).
On motion by Councillor Korwin-Kuczynski, the Toronto Community Council
recommended to City Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 17, Report No. 10)
601. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (July 3, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
respecting Close Avenue from Queen Street West to Springhurst Avenue -
Installation of Speed Humps (High Park).
On motion by Councillor Korwin-Kuczynski, the Toronto Community Council
recommended to City Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 26, Report No. 10)
602. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (June 30, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
respecting Vermont Avenue, West of Bathurst Street - Adjustment of Parking
Regulations. (Midtown).
On motion by Councillor Bossons, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 19, Report No. 10)
603. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (June 29, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
respecting West Side of Markham Street, from a Point 95 Metres North of London
Street to Barton Avenue - Establishment of a Student Pick-Up/Drop-Off Zone .
(Midtown).
On motion by Councillor Bossons, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 20, Report No. 10)
604. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (June 24, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, Works and Emergency
Services, respecting Prescott Avenue, from St. Clair Avenue West to Rockwell
Avenue - Implementation of Alternate Side Parking (Davenport).
On motion by Councillor Disero, the Toronto Community Council deferred
consideration of the foregoing report until its meeting to be held on September
16, 1998, for deputations.
(Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation; c.: Colin Booth, Works and
Emergency Services - Encl. - July 29, 1998)
(Clause No. 89(l), Report No. 10)
605. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (July 7, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, respecting the 2008
Toronto Olympic Bid - Public Consultation.
On motion by Councillor Bussin, the Toronto Community Council received the
foregoing report for information.
(Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism - Encl. - July 29,
1998)
(Clause No. 89(m), Report No. 10)
606. The Toronto Community Council had before it a communication (July 2, 1998) from
Councillor Disero, respecting 86 Caledonia Road (Davenport).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it a report (July 20, 1998) from
Angie Antoniou, Acting Assistant Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement,
City Works Services.
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, for deputations; and
(2) requested that the curb stones be removed immediately.
(Acting Assistant Director By-law Administration; Enforcement, Works and Emergency
Services - Encl. - July 29, 1998)
(Clause No. 89(n), Report No. 10)
607. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (July 8, 1998) from the City
Solicitor respecting Nos. 363-373 Adelaide Street East. 55-59 Sherbourne Street,
And 226-230 King Street East - Heritage Easement - Height Increase In Exchange For
Preservation Of Bishop s Houses And Portions Of Imperial Bank Building (Don
River).
On motion by Councillor Bussin, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 32, Report No. 10)
608. The Toronto Community Council had before it the following requests for Endorsement
of events for liquor licensing purposes:
- (Undated) from Mr. Leroy St. Germaine respecting Beaches 5th Annual Blues
Fest 98, Ashbridges Bay Park, August 1 and 2, 1998, from 11:00 a.m. until
8:00 p.m.
- (July 2, 1998) from Mr. Julian Carver, GlycoDesign Inc., respecting Company
Picnic at Hanlan s Point on Toronto Island, August 6, 1998, from 11:00 a.m.
to 8:00 p.m.
- (June 24, 1998) from Mr. Tim Eddis, Hard Rock Cafe, respecting Extension of
Liquor License for Beer Garden on Dundas Square - September 6, 1998
- (June 5, 1998) from Ms. Jill Caskey respecting Wedding Reception at Fort
York, August 15, 1998
- (May 28, 1998) from Mr. Ian Goldby and Ms. Margaret Lynch respecting
Wedding and Reception at Heritage Toronto s Spadina Museum, August 8, 1998
- (June 23, 1998) from Mr. Fred Gloger, respecting NDP Island Picnic, Ward
Island s Club House, Sunday, July 26, 1998
- (June 24, 1998) from Ms. Mary Brown, Law Foundation of Ontario, respecting
Reception at Sir William Campbell House, July 31, 1998, from 5:00 p.m. to
8:00 p.m.
- (June 8, 1998) from Ms. Luisa Abhaypal, Art Gallery of Ontario, respecting
Annual Staff Picnic, August 10, 1998, Olympic Island
- (July 3, 1998) from Ms. Virginia Ludy, Canadian National Exhibition,,
respecting Pronto Foods Champions Restaurant, Grandstand, North Side, and
patio area, from August 21 to September 7, 1998 at 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.
- (July 9, 1998) from Ms. Mary Szkambara and Mr. Jurij Klufas, Bloor West
Village Ukrainian Festival, respecting Second Annual Bloor West Village
Ukrainian Community Festival, August 22, 1998
- (July 13, 1998) from Frank Dybczak, Mariposa Cruise Line respecting Picnic
at Hanlan s Point, August 10, 1998
- (July 7, 1998) from Diane Bosworth, Diamond Productions, respecting
Fundraising Event at 512-514 Church Street, August 2, 1998
- (July 7, 1998) from Mike McCarthy, McDonald s at the Skydome, respecting
Argos Pre-Game Party, in front of gates 8 & 9 of the Skydome, September 12,
September 19, October 3 and October 17, 1998
- (July 14, 1998) from Councillors Pantalone and Silva, respecting Feast of
Our Lady of the Angels, Osler Playground, August 15 and 16, 1998
- (July 10, 1998) from Chris Layton, Save our Station Campaign respecting
Fundraising event in Kew Beach Park, July 25 and 26, 1998
- (July 13, 1998) from Ms. Barbara Hershenhorn, Toronto International Film
Festival Group, respecting Toronto International Film Festival, September
10-19, 1998
- (July 6, 1998) from Mr. Oliver McEnroe, Holy Name Church respecting Annual
Community Festival August 7-9, 1998
On motion by Councillor Korwin-Kuczynski, the Toronto Community Council
recommended that City Council, for liquor licensing purposes:
(1) declare the following to be events of municipal and/or community
significance and advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that
it has no objection to their taking place:
(a) Beaches 5th Annual Blues Fest 98, Ashbridges Bay Park, August 1
and 2, 1998, from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.;
(b) Second Annual Bloor West Village Ukrainian Community Festival,
August 22, 1998;
(c) Feast of Our Lady of the Angels, Osler Playground, August 15 and
16, 1998;
(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) Pronto Foods Champions Restaurant, Grandstand, North Side, and
patio area, from August 21 to September 7, 1998 at 11:00 a.m. to
1:00 a.m.;
(b) GlycoDesign Inc., Company Picnic at Hanlan s Point on Toronto
Island, August 6, 1998, from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.;
(c) Hard Rock Cafe Extension of Liquor Licence for Beer Garden on
Dundas Square - September 6, 1998;
(d) Wedding Reception at Fort York, August 15, 1998;
(e) Wedding and Reception at Heritage Toronto s Spadina Museum, August
8, 1998;
(f) Law Foundation of Ontario Reception at Sir William Campbell House,
July 31, 1998, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.;
(g) Art Gallery of Ontario Annual Staff Picnic, August 10, 1998,
Olympic Island;
(h) Mariposa Cruise Line Picnic at Hanlan s Point, August 10, 1998;
(i) Fundraising Event at 512-514 Church Street, August 2, 1998;
(j) Argos Pre-Game Party, in front of gates 8 & 9 of the Skydome,
September 12, September 19, October 3 and October 17, 1998; and
(k) Holy Name Church Sales Event, 71 Gough Avenue, August 7, 8 and 9,
1998 from 11:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.;
(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) NDP Island Picnic, Ward Island s Club House, Sunday, July 26, 1998;
and
(b) Save our Station Campaign Fundraising event in Kew Beach Park, July
25 and 26, 1998;
(4) (a) declare the Toronto International Film Festival taking place from
September 10 to 19, 1998, to be an event of municipal and
international significance, and indicate that it supports an
extension of serving hours to 4:00 a.m. for the Rosewater Supper
Club, 19 Toronto Street, Bistro 990, 990 Bay Street and Grand Bay
Roof Lounge, 4 Avenue Road for the duration of this event;
(b) approve the installation of a large tent on Metro Square in order
to host the Toronto International Film Festival Closing Night Gala
Party taking place on September 19, 1998, requiring the
installation of the tent on Friday, September 18, 1998.
(Clause No. 88, Report No. 10)
609. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (July 2, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services Respecting Dufferin Jog
Elimination - Planning and Setback Issues (High Park, Trinity-Niagara).
On motion by Councillor Pantalone, the Toronto Community Council recommended that
Council receive the confidential report (July 2, 1998) from the Commissioner of
Urban Planning and Development Services respecting Dufferin Jog Elimination -
Planning and Setback Issues (High Park), which was forwarded to Members of Council
under separate cover.
On a further motion by Councillor Pantalone, the Toronto Community Council
requested the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services to report to
the Toronto Community Council, at its meeting to be held on September 16, 1998, on
the property requirements and how they have been affected by the fact that some of
the rail tracks across this corridor have been abandoned, and the grade required
is diminished. (Clause No. 87, Report No. 10)
610. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (July 14, 1998) from the
Acting Assistant Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works
Services respecting Reduction of Permit Parking Hours on Manning Avenue (Trinity-
Niagara).
On motion by Councillor Pantalone, the Toronto Community Council recommended to
City Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 22, Report No. 10)
611. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (July 15, 1998) from the
Director, Operations and Sanitation, Toronto Community Council Area respecting
Special Street Name Sign - Phantom Boulevard (Downtown).
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 47, Report No. 10)
612. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (July 14, 1998) from the City
Clerk respecting Guidelines for Determining City-Wide Interests in Planning
Matters, forwarding the actions of the Urban Environment and Development
Committee, and requesting that the Toronto Community Council s comments be
forwarded directly to Council on July 29, 1998.
On motion by Councillor Pantalone, the Toronto Community Council received the
foregoing communication.
(Clause No. 89(o), Report No. 10)
613. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (July 15, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
respecting Margueretta Street from Bloor Street West to Wallace Avenue -
Installation of Speed Humps (Davenport).
On motion by Councillor Disero, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 23, Report No. 10)
614. The Toronto Community Council had before it a communication (July 10, 1998) from
Councillor Walker respecting Parking Restrictions on Castleknock Road (North
Toronto).
On motion by Councillor Walker, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council that a NO PARKING: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 10:-00 a.m. and 4:00
p.m. - 6:00 p.m. restriction on Castleknock Road between Crestview Road and
Roselawn Avenue on the west side; and from Elwood Boulevard to Roselawn Avenue on
the east side be established.
(Clause No. 25, Report No. 10)
615. The Toronto Community Council had before it a communication (July 16, 1998) from
Councillor Disero respecting 228 Blackthorn Avenue - Angled Driveway Widening
(Davenport).
On motion by Councillor Disero, the Toronto Community Council requested the
Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to report to the Toronto Community
Council, at its meeting to be held on September 16, 1998 on angled driveway
widening at 228 Blackthorn Avenue.
(Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services; c.: Ms. Stella Kneebone, 228
Blackthorn Avenue, Toronto, M6N 3H8 - Encl. - July 30, 1998)
(Clause No. 89(p), Report No. 10)
616. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (July 16, 1998) from the
Director, Operations and Sanitation, Toronto Community Council Area respecting
Special Street Name Signs - Port Area (Don River).
On motion by Councillor Bussin, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 48, Report No. 10)
617. The Toronto Community Council had before it a communication (July 17, 1998) from
Councillor Disero respecting 43 Turner Road - Committee of Adjustment (Davenport).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it a report (July 22, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services.
On motion by Councillor Disero, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council that:
(1) the City Solicitor be instructed to attend the Ontario Municipal Board
Hearing on August 24, 1998 in support of the decision of the Committee of
Adjustment respecting 43 Turner Road; and
(2) subject to the identification of an appropriate source of funds which will
be the subject of a further report to Council, the City Solicitor be
authorized to retain an outside planner.
(Clause No. 49, Report No. 10)
618. The Toronto Community Council allowed the introduction of a report (July 13,
1998) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism
respecting Hillcrest Village Business Improvement Area (BIA) - 1998 Operating
Budget.
On motion by Councillor Disero, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 50, Report No. 10)
619. The Toronto Community Council allowed the introduction of a report (July 20,
1998) from City Clerk respecting Appointments to Eastview Neighbourhood Community
Centre Committee of Management.
On motion by Councillor Bussin, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council that Sing Chow, Allen Fleming, Keith Leonard, Eric Mézin, Verity Crewe-
Nelson, Michèle Sanborn and Milley Thompson be re-appointed to the Committee of
Management of the Eastview Neighbourhood Community Centre on an interim basis, at
the pleasure of Council, and until their successors are appointed.
(Clause No. 51, Report No. 10)
620. The Toronto Community Council allowed the introduction of a communication (June
17, 1998) from City Clerk respecting Appointments to Scadding Court Community
Centre Board of Management.
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council that:
(1) Judith Brady, Chris Bolton, Alexandra Krivicich, Neil Powers, Lee Zaslofsky
and Gloria Zhang be re-appointed to the Scadding Court Community Centre s
Board of Management on an interim basis, at the pleasure of Council, and
until their successors are appointed;
(2) Michelle Fudge, Lisa Johnston and Alcia Aberdeen be appointed to the
Scadding Court Community Centre s Board of Management on an interim basis,
at the pleasure of Council, and until their successors are appointed, to
replace Robert Ellis, Jim Newton and Rachel Rapaport;
(3) Christine Ferreira be appointed to replace Tam Goosen as the Toronto
District School Board s representative; and
(4) Jim Montgomery be appointed to replace Dorothea Heras as the Toronto Public
Library Board s representative.
(Clause No. 52, Report No. 10)
621. The Toronto Community Council allowed the introduction of a report (July 20, 1998)
from City Clerk respecting Appointments to Swansea Town Hall Board of Management.
On motion by Councillor Korwin-Kuczynki, the Toronto Community Council recommended
to City Council that:
(1) Sally Dillon, Paul Schmidt and Norm McLeod be appointed to the Board of
Management of the Swansea Town Hall on an interim basis, at the pleasure of
Council, and until their successors are appointed, to replace Gene
Chepswick, Martha McGloin and Ed Gaigalas who have resigned;
(2) Council amend the legislative provisions governing the Board s composition
to include the member or members of Council for the Ward in which the
Swansea Town Hall in situated in order to include both City Councillors
for Ward 19 as members of the Swansea Town Hall Board of Management.
(Clause No. 53, Report No. 10)
622. The Toronto Community Council allowed the introduction of a communication (July
20, 1998) from Councillor Pantalone respecting Proposed Closings of a Portion of
Duoro Street at King Street West and a portion of Canniff Street south of Massey-
Harris Park, in the Massey-Ferguson Lands.
On motion by Councillor Pantalone, the Toronto Community Council requested the
Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services, in consultation with the
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services to report to the Toronto
Community Council on September 16, 1998, on the proposed closing of Duoro Street
and King Street West, and the closing of Canniff Street south of the proposed
park.
(Clause No. 89(r), Report No. 10)
623. The Toronto Community Council allowed the introduction of a communication (July
13, 1998) from Councillor Walker respecting Permit Parking on Hillsdale Avenue
West (North Toronto).
On motion by Councillor Walker, the Toronto Community Council:
(1) requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to report to the
Toronto Community Council on the implementation of permit parking on
Hillsdale Avenue West between Colin Avenue and Lascelles Boulevard and to
conduct a formal poll as soon as possible of residents on that block
concerning the establishment of permit parking.
(2) directed that two options be given as to the hours permit parking will be
in effect:
Standard restrictions (12:01am _ 10:00am), and;
Alternate restrictions (12:01am _ 5:30pm on weekdays and
12:01 am _ 10:00 am on weekends) as requested by several residents.
(3) acknowledged that it would abide by the results of the public poll and
assuming a positive poll result, recommend the establishment of permit
parking on Hillsdale Avenue West between Colin Avenue and Lascelles
Boulevard.
(Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services; c.: Henry Tretjakoff, Works and
Emergency Services - Encl. - July 30, 1998)
(Clause No. 89(s), Report No. 10)
624. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (June 26, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services,
respecting South Side of Davenport Road, East of Rains Avenue - Implementation of
a No Parking Anytime Prohibition. (Davenport) .
On motion by Councillor Disero, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
On a further motion by Councillor Disero, the Toronto Community Council also
requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to report to the
Toronto Community Council on the possibility of allowing permit parking on
Davenport Road from Christie Street to Rains Avenue.
(Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services; c.: Colin Booth, Urban Planning and
Development Services - Encl. - July 27, 1998)
(Clause No. 18, Report No. 10)
625. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (July 10, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
respecting Annual Caribana and Canadian National Exhibition -Temporal Adjustments
to Existing Traffic/Parking Regulations on Streets in the Vicinity of Exhibition
Place during these events. (Trinity-Niagara and High Park).
On motion by Councillor Korwin-Kuczynski, the Toronto Community Council
recommended to City Council that:
(1) the following report (July 10, 1998) from the Director, Infrastructure and
Transportation, City Works Services be adopted;
(2) the Tow-Away zones be enforced during the Caribana Festival;
(3) area residents be informed of the traffic/parking changes recommended in
the report (July 10, 1998) from the Director, Infrastructure and
Transportation, City Works Services; and
(4) local area residents holding parking permits be treated sensitively by
parking enforcement officers during both the C.N.E. and the Caribana
Festival.
(Clause No. 21, Report No. 10)
626. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (July 10, 1998) from
Councillor Walker respecting Parking Restrictions on Belsize Drive (North
Toronto).
On motion by Councillor Walker, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council that a NO PARKING: Monday to Friday, 8.00 a.m. - 10.00 a.m. restriction
on the north side of Belsize Drive between Wilfrid Avenue and Acacia Road be
established.
(Clause No. 24, Report No. 10)
627. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (July 14, 1998) from the City
Solicitor respecting Technical Corrections - Zoning By-law No. 438-86 of the
former City of Toronto (All Wards in the Former City of Toronto).
Notice of the public meeting was given in accordance with the Planning Act. The
public meeting was held on July 22, 1998, and no one addressed the Toronto
Community Council.
On motion by Councillor Bossons, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council that:
(1) the Draft By-law attached to the report (July 14, 1998) of the City
Solicitor be approved and authority be granted to introduce the necessary
Bill in Council to give effect thereto; and
(2) the report (June 9, 1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and
Development Services be adopted.
(Clause No. 28, Report No. 10)
628. The Toronto Community Council had before it a communication (July 9, 1998) from
Ms. Helen Beauchamp, respecting an Appeal for Front Yard Parking - 38 Spruce Hill
Road (East Toronto).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it a communication (July 20, 1998)
from Angie Antoniou, Acting Assistant Director, By-law Administration and
Enforcement, City Works Services.
On motion by Councillor Bussin, the Toronto Community Council deferred
consideration of the foregoing matter until its meeting to be held on September
16, 1998, for deputations.
(Acting Assistant Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works
Services; c.: Ms. Helen and Mr. Terry Beauchamp, Creative Working Environment,
Smed International, 48 Yonge Street, Toronto, M5E 1G6 - Encl. - July 30, 1998)
(Clause No. 89(q), Report No. 10)
629. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (July 8, 1998) from the City
Solicitor respecting Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments - 245 Carlaw
Avenue (Don River).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it a final report (July 6, 1998)
from the Commissioner, Urban Planning and Development Services respecting Rezoning
Application No. 197022 to permit the conversion of an industrial building at 245
Carlaw Avenue to 76 live/work units, commercial office space and light industrial
uses.
The Toronto Community Council reports also had before it a communication (July 20,
1998) from the Boston Association of Residents for a Clear Quiet Street.
Notice of the public meeting was given in accordance with the Planning Act. The
public meeting was held on July 22, 1998, and Mr. Adam Krehm, Toronto, Ontario
addressed the Toronto Community Council.
On motion by Councillor Bussin, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council that:
(1) the Draft By-laws attached to the report (July 8, 1998) of the City
Solicitor be approved and authority be granted to introduce the necessary
Bill in Council to give effect thereto; and
(2) the report (July 6, 1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and
Development Services be adopted.
(Clause No. 30, Report No. 10)
630. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (July 8, 1998) from the City
Solicitor respecting Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments - 200 and 220
Queens Quay West and 8 York Street (Downtown).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it the following
report/communications:
- (July 9, 1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development
Services on Application No. 197031 - Site Specific Official Plan and Zoning
By-law Amendments - 8 York Street and 200 Queens Quay West, Parcel YQ-4,
Harbourfront (Downtown);
- (July 21, 1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development
Services;
- (July 17, 1998) from Ms. Patricia Colenutt;
- (July 21, 1998) from Mr. Brian M. Dourley, Miller Thomson;
- (July 21, 1998) from Ms. Christine M. Silversides;
- (July 21, 1998) from Mr. Henry Dwinnell; and
- (July 22, 1998) from Mr. David P. Smith, Fraser & Beatty.
Notice of the public meeting was given in accordance with the Planning Act. The
public meeting was held on July 22, 1998, and the following addressed the Toronto
Community Council:
- Mr. Michael Lam, Toronto, Ontario;
- Mr. Gil Nefsky, Toronto District School Board;
- Mr. Craig Hunter, IBI Group;
- Mr. Brian Dourley, Solicitor, Toronto Catholic District School Board;
- Mr. Henry Dwinnell, Brookfield LePage, Property Manager;
- Mr. Jim Gough, Marshall Macklin Monaghan, Project Manager; and
- Mr. David Smith, Solicitor, Fraser & Beatty.
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council that:
(1) subject to the execution of the necessary Agreement, the Draft By-laws
attached to the report (July 8, 1998) of the City Solicitor be approved and
authority be granted to introduce the necessary Bill in Council to give
effect thereto;
(2) the reports (July 9, 1998) and (July 21, 1998) from the Commissioner of
Urban Planning and Development Services be adopted; and
(3) the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services be requested to conduct a
comprehensive parking, vehicular and pedestrian traffic study on all land
between Bathurst Street and Lower Jarvis Street, from Front Street to
Queens Quay. (Clause No. 31, Report No. 10)
Councillor Chow assumed the Chair.
631. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (July 9, 1998) from the City
Solicitor respecting Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment - Lands Bounded by Lake
Shore Boulevard East, Lake Ontario, Cherry Street and Freeland Street (Downtown
and Don River).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it the following:
- (June 10, 1998) Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services -
Settlement of Certain Issues, By-law No. 1997-0183 (Official Plan Amendment
No. 87) and Zoning By-law No. 1997-0184 - East Bayfront; and
- (July 21, 1998) from Christopher J. Williams, Aird & Berlis.
Notice of the public meeting was given in accordance with the Planning Act. The
public meeting was held on July 22, 1998, and Mr. Murray Blankstein, Nuko
Investment Ltd. addressed the Toronto Community Council.
On motion by Councillor Rae, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council that the Draft By-law attached to the report (July 9, 1998) of the City
Solicitor be approved and authority be granted to introduce the necessary Bill in
Council to give effect thereto.
(Clause No. 29, Report No. 10)
Councillor Rae resumed the Chair.
632. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (July 8, 1998) from the City
Solicitor respecting Draft Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for 2079-
2111 Yonge Street, 5, 9, 11 and 21 Hillsdale Avenue East and 12, 14 and 16 Manor
Road East (North Toronto).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it the following
reports/communications:
- (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;
- (July 7, 1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development
Services;
- (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;
- (May 2, 1998) from Paul Hayden forwarding petition signed by 158 persons
in opposition;
- (May 25, 1998) from Mr. Walter and Mrs. Erna Relvik;
- (April 29, 1998) from Mr. Paul Hayden and Mr. Michael Hall;
- (July 7, 1998) from W. Norgate;
- (July 7, 1998) from D.R. Schuller;
- (July 8, 1998) from Mr. Paul Hayden;
- (July 7, 1998) from Mr. Christopher Brawn and Ms. Liisa Freure;
- (July 7, 1998) from Ms. Barbara Vininsky-Millar;
- (July 19, 1998) from Gina and Mervyn Jackson;
- (July 17, 1998) from Mr. Michael Freel, Chairman, Building and Development
Committee, South Eglinton Ratepayers and Residents Association;
- (July 7, 1998) from P.J. Keirstead;
- (July 7, 1998) from Tom Laurih;
- (July 7, 1998) from Ms. Jennifer Harvey;
- (July 7, 1998) from Ms. Katie Ellis;
- (July 7, 1998) from John H. Martin;
- (July 7, 1998) from R.E. Goeller;
- (July 7, 1998) from Ms. D. Joan Gifford;
- (July 20, 1998) from Ms. Patricia Welsh and Mr. John Reid; and
- (July 15, 1998) from Councillor Anne Johnston.
Councillor Walker declared an interest in the foregoing matter in that he resides
within the notice area of the subject property.
Notice of the public meeting was given in accordance with the Planning Act. The
public meeting was held on July 22, 1998, and the following addressed the Toronto
Community Council:
- Mr. Stephen Diamond, McCarthy/Tetrault;
- Mr. J. B. Putt, South Eglinton Ratepayers Association; and
- Ms. Patricia Welsh.
On motion by Councillor Johnston, the Toronto Community Council recommended to
City Council that:
(1) subject to receipt of a signed Undertaking under Section 41 of the Planning
Act, the Draft By-laws attached to the report (July 8, 1998) of the City
Solicitor be approved and authority be granted to introduce the necessary
Bill in Council to give effect thereto; and
(2) the reports (April 20, 1998) and (July 7, 1998) from the Commissioner of
Urban Planning and Development Services be adopted.
(Clause No. 27, Report No. 10)
633. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (July 14, 1998) from the City
Solicitor, submitting Proposed Zoning By-law - Automobile Service Station - Gas
Bar (All Wards in the former City of Toronto).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it the following
reports/communications:
- (July 8, 1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development
Services (July 8, 1998) - Gas Bars and Automobile Service Stations -
Proposed Amendments to the Zoning By-law and the Municipal Code of the
former City of Toronto
- (July 20, 1998) from William H. Roberts
- (July 20, 1998) from Ms. Victoria A. Masnyk, Vice-President, Ripley Area
Residents Group Ltd.
- (July 14, 1998) from the City Solicitor submitting Proposed Zoning By-law -
Automobile Service Station - Gas Bar (All Wards in the former City of
Toronto);
- (July 8, 1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services-
Gas Bars and Automobile Service Stations - Proposed Amendments to the
Zoning By-law and the Municipal Code of the former City of Toronto;
- (July 20, 1998) from William H. Roberts; and
- (July 20, 1998) from Ripley Area Residents.
Notice of the public meeting was given in accordance with the Planning Act. The
public meeting was held on July 22, 1998, and Ms. Victoria Masnyk addressed the
Toronto Community Council.
On motion by Councillor Bossons, the Toronto Community Council took the following
action:
(1) adjourned the Public Meeting held pursuant to Sections 34(12) and 34(15) of
the Planning Act, to be reconvened on October 14, 1998;
(2) requested the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services to
submit the previously requested report on design guidelines for gas bars at
that time; and
On motion by Councillor Walker:
(3) requested the City Solicitor, in consultation with the Commissioner of
Urban Planning and Development Services to report to the Toronto Community
Council, at its meeting to be held on October 14, 1998, on ways of limiting
retail use on gas station sites.
(City Solicitor; Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services - Encl. -
July 29, 1998)
(Clause No. 89(a), Report No. 10)
634. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (July 6, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services, respecting King Spadina
Community Improvement Plan (Downtown).
On motion by Councillor Pantalone, the Toronto Community Council recommended to
City Council the adoption of the foregoing report (July 6, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services.
On a further motion by Councillor Pantalone, the Toronto Community Council also
requested the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services to report to
the Toronto Community Council, at its meeting to be held on September 16, 1998 on
including the west side of Bathurst Street as part of the King-Spadina Community
Improvement Plan.
(Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services; c.: Rollin Stanley,
Urban Planning and Development Services - Encl. - July 27, 1998)
(Clause No. 62, Report No. 10)
635. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (June 30, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services, respecting Residential
Demolition Application - 500 Manning Avenue (Trinity-Niagara).
The following persons appeared before the Toronto Community Council in connection
with the foregoing matter:
- Ms. Agnes Aru; and
- Mr. Sam Tom, Architect.
On motion by Councillor Pantalone, the Toronto Community Council recommended to
City Council for its meeting on July 29, 1998 adoption of the foregoing report.
On a further motion by Councillor Pantalone, the Toronto Community Council also
requested the Architect and Builder for 500 Manning Avenue to submit to Council,
prior to its meeting to be held on July 29, 1998, proof of insurance for the
project.
(Clause No. 63, Report No. 10)
636. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (June 29, 1998) from the
Managing Director, Heritage Toronto respecting Inclusion on the City of Toronto
Inventory of Heritage Properties - Lake Shore Boulevard West Bailey Bridge
(Trinity-Niagara).
On motion by Councillor Pantalone, the Toronto Community Council recommended to
City Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 64, Report No. 10)
637. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (June 29, 1998) from the
Managing Director, Toronto Historical Board respecting Inclusion on the City of
Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties - 2549 Dundas Street West (John Shelley
Turner House) (Davenport).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it the following communications:
- (July 15, 1998) from Mr. Adam J. Brown, Brown Dryer Karol;
- (July 21, 1998) from Ms Hilary J. Bell; and
- (July 22, 1998) from Carole and Clarence Vaiters.
The following persons appeared before the Toronto Community Council in connection
with the foregoing matter:
- Ms. Hilary J. Bell;
- Mr. Adam Brown, Solicitor, Brown, Dryer, Karol, on behalf of applicant; and
- Ms. Diana Fancher, West Toronto Junction Historical Society; and
- Ms. Edna Hudson, Toronto Region Architectural Conservancy.
On motion by Councillor Fotinos, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council that:
(1) City Council not include the property at 2549 Dundas Street West (John
Shelley Turner House) on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage
Properties; and
(2) the developer be requested to:
(a) prepare a photographic record of the site for Heritage Toronto,
should Heritage Toronto so wish;
(b) preserve the decorative terra cotta to the greatest degree
possible; and
(c) erect a plaque and name the mews after J.S. Turner.
(Clause No. 65, Report No. 10)
638. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (June 29, 1998) from the
Managing Director, Heritage Toronto respecting Designation Under Part IV of The
Ontario Heritage Act - 226 King Street East (Imperial Bank) (Don River).
On motion by Councillor Bussin, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 66, Report No. 10)
639. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (June 29, 1998) from the
Managing Director, Toronto Historical Board respecting Designation Under Part IV
of The Ontario Heritage Act - 363-365 Adelaide Street East (Paul Bishop s House)
(Don River).
On motion by Councillor Bussin, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 67, Report No. 10)
640. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (June 29, 1998) from the
Managing Director, Heritage Toronto respecting Designation Under Part IV of The
Ontario Heritage Act - 93 Balsam Avenue (William J. Gardiner House) (East
Toronto).
On motion by Councillor Bussin, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 68, Report No. 10)
641. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (June 26, 1998) from the
Acting Assistant Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works
Services respecting Construction of a Trellis and Gate - 405 Carlton Street (Don
River).
On motion by Councillor Bossons, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 69, Report No. 10)
642. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (June 26, 1998) from the
Acting Assistant Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works
Services respecting Construction of a Trellis and Gate - 403 Carlton Street (Don
River).
On motion by Councillor Bossons, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 70, Report No. 10)
The Toronto Community Council adjourned at 12:40 p.m..
The Toronto Community Council reconvened at 2:00 p.m..
Members Present:
Councillor K. Rae, Chair
Councillor J. Adams
Councillor I. Bossons
Councillor S. Bussin
Councillor O. Chow
Councillor B. Disero
Councillor D. Fotinos
Councillor T. Jakobek
Councillor A. Johnston
Councillor C. Korwin-Kuczynski
Councillor P. McConnell
Councillor D. Miller
Councillor J. Pantalone
Councillor M. Walker
643. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (July 21, 1998) from the City
Solicitor respecting 2230, 2324 and 2336 Gerrard Street East (East of Main) -
Retaining Outside Planning Consultant for OMB Hearing (East Toronto, Ward 26).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it the following status
report/communications:
- (July 6, 1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development
Services respecting Revised Plans submitted for Official Plan Amendment,
Rezoning Application No. 196019 and Subdivision Application No. 496001 for
2230, 2324 and 2336 Gerrard Street East to permit a low density residential
development and a neighbourhood commercial site (East Toronto);
- (July 21, 1998) from Mr. Wayne Clutterbuck; and
- (July 21, 1998) from Ms. Lisa Cestnik.
On motion by Councillor Bussin, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council that:
(1) City Council confirm its support for development approvals of 2230, 2324
and 2336 Gerrard Street East based on the final planning report adopted by
the Council of the former City of Toronto at its meeting of October 21,
1997 and refuse the revised applications submitted in April 1998; and
(2) the City Solicitor be instructed to attend before the Ontario Municipal
Board in support of the position as finally adopted by Council.
On a further motion by Councillor Bussin, the Toronto Community Council also
requested the City Solicitor to report directly to Council on the retention of an
outside planning consultant for the Ontario Municipal Board prehearing conference
scheduled for August 17, 1998 and the subsequent full hearing.
(City Solicitor; c.: Robert Balfour, Legal Services - Encl. - July 24, 1998)
(Clause No. 39, Report No. 10)
644. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (July 8, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services respecting Status Report
on the Ontario Municipal Board Appeal respecting 1947-97 Bloor Street West (High
Park).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it a further report (July 21, 1998)
from the City Solicitor.
On motion by Councillor Korwin-Kuczynski, the Toronto Community Council
recommended to City Council that, in accordance with Council s amendment to Clause
No. 5 of Toronto Community Council Report No. 8, for the purpose of enabling a
source of funds for outside planning advice to be identified,
(1) the City Solicitor be authorized to request a review of the Ontario
Municipal Board s decision, issued on July 2, 1998, to grant an extension
for an exemption for 1947 and 1997 Bloor Street West from the provisions of
Zoning By-laws 798-87 and 801-97 beyond April 17, 1998;
(2) subject to the identification of an appropriate source of funds which will
be the subject of a further report to Council, the City Solicitor be
instructed to retain an outside planner for the Board Hearing, set for
August 12, 1998, in relation to the minor variances requested for the site.
On a further motion by Councillor Korwin-Kuczynski, the Toronto Community Council
received the following status reports for information:
(i) (July 8, 1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development
Services; and
(ii) (July 8, 1998) from the City Solicitor.
(Clause No. 58, Report No. 10)
645. The Toronto Community Council had before it a draft by-law submitted by the City
Solicitor respecting Hearing - Alteration of Spring Road and Parkside Drive - Curb
Realignment (High Park).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it Clause 59 of Toronto Community
Council Report No. 5, titled, Curb Realignment at the South-West Corner of Spring
Road and Parkside Drive (High Park) , which was adopted, without amendment, by
City Council at its meeting held on June 3, 4 and 5, 1998.
Pursuant to Clause 59 of Toronto Community Council Report No. 5, titled, Curb
Realignment at the South-West Corner of Spring Road and Parkside Drive (High
Park) , which was adopted, without amendment, by City Council at its meeting held
on June 3, 4 and 5, 1998, notice of its hearing on July 22, 1998 with respect to
the proposed enactment of the draft by-law was advertised in a daily newspaper on
June 30, July 7, July 14 and July 21, 1998.
On motion by Councillor Miller, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council that a by-law in the form of the draft by-law be enacted, and that the
necessary Bills be introduced in Council to give effect thereto.
(Clause No. 2, Report No. 10)
646. The Toronto Community Council had before it a Draft By-law submitted by the City
Solicitor respecting Hearing - Alteration of Lansdowne Avenue from Queen Street
West to Rideau Avenue (High Park).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it Clause 17 of Toronto Community
Council Report No. 8, titled, Lansdowne Avenue from Queen Street West to Rideau
Avenue - Proposed Road Narrowings (High Park), which was adopted, without
amendment, by City Council at its meeting held on July 8, 9 and 10, 1998.
Pursuant to Clause 17 of Toronto Community Council Report No. 8, titled,
Lansdowne Avenue from Queen Street West to Rideau Avenue - Proposed Road
Narrowings (High Park) , which was adopted, without amendment, by City Council at
its meeting held on July 8, 9 and 10, 1998, notice of its hearing on July 22, 1998
with respect to the proposed enactment of the draft by-law was advertised in a
daily newspaper on June 30, July 7, July 14 and July 21, 1998.
The following appeared before the Toronto Community Council in connection with the
foregoing matter:
- Ms. Estella Matthews, Toronto, Ontario
- Ms. Anna Thaker, Toronto, Ontario
On motion by Councillor Korwin-Kuczynski, the Toronto Community Council submitted
this matter to Council without recommendation.
(Clause No. 3, Report No. 10)
647. The Toronto Community Council had before it a Draft By-law submitted by the City
Solicitor respecting Hearing - Alteration of Spruce Street, River Street, Gifford
Street and Nasmith Avenue - Narrowing and Realignment and Installation of Speed
Humps (Don River).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it a report (June 25, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation Division, City Works Services
respecting Spruce Street between Parliament Street and River Street and River
Street between Spruce Street and the Ramp to Bayview Avenue - Traffic Calming and
Parking Proposal.
Pursuant to Clause 96(nn) of Toronto Community Council Report No. 3, titled,
Spruce Street Traffic Calming Project (Don River) , which was adopted, without
amendment, by City Council at its meeting held on April 16, 1998, notice of its
hearing on July 22, 1998 with respect to the proposed enactment of the draft by-
law was advertised in a daily newspaper on June 30, July 7, July 14 and July 21,
1998.
On motion by Councillor McConnell, the Toronto Community Council recommended to
City Council that a by-law in the form of the draft by-law be enacted, and that
the necessary Bills be introduced in Council to give effect thereto.
(Clause No. 4, Report No. 10)
648. The Toronto Community Council had before it a Draft By-law submitted by the City
Solicitor respecting Hearing - Alteration of Palmerston Avenue by Narrowing the
Pavement from Bloor Street West to North of Bloor Street West (Midtown).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it Clause 6 of Toronto Community
Council Report No. 5, titled, Narrowing of the Pavement - Palmerston Avenue
(Midtown) which was adopted, without amendment, by City Council, at its meeting
held on May 13 and 14, 1998.
Pursuant to Clause 6 of Toronto Community Council Report No. 5, titled, Narrowing
of the Pavement - Palmerston Avenue (Midtown) , which was adopted, without
amendment, by City Council at its meeting held on May 13 and 14, 1998, notice of
its hearing on July 22, 1998 with respect to the proposed enactment of the draft
by-law was advertised in a daily newspaper on June 30, July 7, July 14 and July
21, 1998.
On motion by Councillor Adams, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council that a by-law in the form of the draft by-law be enacted, and that the
necessary Bills be introduced in Council to give effect thereto.
(Clause No. 5, Report No. 10)
649. The Toronto Community Council had before it a Draft By-law submitted by the City
Solicitor respecting Hearing - Alteration of Chatham Avenue and Strathcona Avenue
and Proposed Designation of Bicycle Lanes for Jones Avenue (Don River and East
Toronto).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it the following:
- Clause 34 of Toronto Community Council Report No. 6, titled, 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) , which was adopted, without amendment, by City
Council at its meeting held on June 3, 4 and 5 1998
- communication (July 10, 1998) from Reverend R.E. Duncan, The Church of St.
Clement;
- communication (July 20, 1998) from A. Koropeski, Director, Infrastructure
Planning and Transportation, City Works Services.
Pursuant to Clause 34 of Toronto Community Council Report No. 6, titled, 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) , which was adopted, without amendment, by City Council at its meeting
held on June 3, 4 and 5, 1998, notice of its hearing on July 22, 1998 with respect
to the proposed enactment of the draft by-law was advertised in a daily newspaper
on June 30, July 7, July 14 and July 21, 1998.
On motion by Councillor Bussin, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council that:
(1) the draft by-laws be amended by deleting reference to the proposed Jones
Avenue bicycle lane and the components of the Danforth Avenue By-Pass
bicycle route involving Chatham Avenue, and that the by-laws, as so
amended, be enacted, and that the necessary Bills be introduced in Council
to give effect thereto; and
(2) the report (May 19, 1998) from the Director, Infrastructure Planning and
Transportation, City Works Services, contained in Clause 34 of Toronto
Community Council Report No. 6, as amended by his further report (July 20,
1998) be adopted.
On a further motion by Councillor Bussin, the Toronto Community Council also
deferred consideration of the proposed Jones Avenue bicycle lane and the
components of the Danforth Avenue By-Pass bicycle route involving Chatham Avenue
until its meeting to be held on October 14, 1998.
(City Solicitor - Encl. - July 27, 1998)
(Clause No. 6, Report No. 10)
650. The Toronto Community Council had before it a Draft By-law submitted by the City
Solicitor respecting Hearing - Stop Up and Close Part of the Public Highway
Sudbury Street and to Authorize the Sale Thereof, Together With a Previously
Closed Portion of Sudbury Street, to Dufflet Pastries Inc. (Trinity-Niagara).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it Clause 26 of Corporate Services
Committee Report No. 7, titled, Disposal and Sale of City-owned Vacant Land to
Adjoining Owners - 20 Sudbury Street (Ward 20 - Trinity-Niagara) , which was
adopted, without amendment, by City Council at its meeting held on June 3, 4 and
5, 1998.
Pursuant to Clause 26 of Corporate Services Committee Report No. 7, titled,
Disposal and Sale of City-owned Vacant Land to Adjoining Owners - 20 Sudbury
Street (Ward 20 - Trinity-Niagara) , which was adopted, without amendment, by City
Council at its meeting held on June 3, 4 and 5, 1998, notice of its hearing on
July 22, 1998 with respect to the proposed enactment of the draft by-law was
advertised in a daily newspaper on June 30, July 7, July 14 and July 21, 1998.
On motion by Councillor Pantalone, the Toronto Community Council recommended to
City Council that a by-law in the form of the draft by-law be enacted, and that
the necessary Bills be introduced in Council to give effect thereto.
(Clause No. 1, Report No. 10)
651. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (July 3, 1998) from the
Acting Assistant Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works
Services respecting Appeal Of Denial Of Application For Commercial Boulevard
Parking - 142 Westmount Avenue (Convenience Address For 1151 St. Clair Avenue
West) (Davenport).
Mr. Romeo Macri, Toronto, Ontario appeared before the Toronto Community Council in
connection with the foregoing matter.
On motion by Councillor Disero, the Toronto Community Council recommended that
City Council approve the application for commercial boulevard parking fronting
142 Westmount Avenue, 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, of the former
City of Toronto Municipal Code.
(Clause No. 71, Report No. 10)
Councillor Chow assumed the Chair.
652. The Toronto Community Council allowed the introduction of a report (July 21,
1998)from the City Solicitor respecting St. Lawrence Co-operative Housing
Corporation Condominium Request for Release of a Portion of the lands from a
Heritage Easement Agreement for Rack House H of the Gooderham and Worts
Distillery Site (Downtown).
On motion by Councillor Rae, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 54, Report No. 10)
653. The Toronto Community Council allowed the introduction of a report (July 22, 1998)
from Councillor Rae respecting Ontario Municipal Board Hearing - 30 Hayden Street
(Downtown).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it a Notice of Decision - Committee
of Adjustment (May 20, 1998).
On motion by Councillor Rae, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the following motion:
WHEREAS an application for 30 Hayden Street was before the Committee of
Adjustment on May 12, 1998, and was subsequently refused with the issuance of the
decision on May 20, 1998;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT City Council instruct the City Solicitor to
attend the Ontario Municipal Board Hearing scheduled on August 18, 1998, in
opposition to the Committee of Adjustment decision of May 12, 1998, and that the
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services be requested to attend.
(Clause No. 55, Report No. 10)
Councillor Rae resumed the Chair.
654. The Toronto Community Council allowed the introduction of a communication (July
21, 1998) from Mayor Mel Lastman respecting Appointments - Balmy Beach Park Board
of Management.
On motion by Councillor Bussin, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing communication from Mayor Lastman.
(Clause No. 56, Report No. 10)
655. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (July 3, 1998) from the
Acting Assistant Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works
Services, respecting an Appeal of Denial of Application for an Extension of
Commercial Boulevard Parking - Claremont Street Flankage of 890 Dundas Street West
(Trinity-Niagara).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it the following communications:
- (July 16, 1998) from Ms. Stefanina Migliore;
- (July 16, 1998) from Mr. Nick Migliore;
- (July 16, 1998) from Ms. Antonietta Schettino;
- (July 16, 1998) from Mr. Pietro Migliore;
- (July 16, 1998) from Ms. Antonette Migliore; and
- (July 17, 1998) from Mr. Giovanni Landolfi.
Mr. Vinko Pehar, Torotno, Ontario appeared before the Toronto Community Council in
connection with the foregoing matter.
On motion by Councillor Pantalone, the Toronto Community Council deferred
consideration of this matter, until its meeting to be held on October 14, 1998, in
order to permit the Ward Councillors to convene a meeting in the neighbourhood to
resolve this matter.
(Mr. Vinko Pehar, 890 Dundas Street West, Toronto, Ontario, M6J 1W1; c.: Ken
McGuire, Works and Emergency Services; Interested Persons - Encl. - July 30, 1998)
(Clause No. 89(b), Report No. 10)
656. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (July 13, 1998) from the
Acting Assistant Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works
Services respecting Construction of a Stone Wall and Gates and Screens - 110
Charles Street West (Downtown).
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 72, Report No. 10)
657. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (July 6, 1998) from the
Acting Assistant Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works
Services Respecting Maintenance of a Fence - 833 Carlaw Avenue (Don River).
On motion by Councillor McConnell, the Toronto Community Council recommended to
City Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 73, Report No. 10)
658. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (July 8, 1998) from the
Acting Assistant Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works
Services, Maintenance of a Fence - Palmerston Avenue Flank of No. 1 Palmerston
Gardens (Midtown).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it the following communications:
- (July 18, 1998) from Mr. Gary Lichtblau, Chair and Mr. Graham
Sanders, Secretary, Seaton Village Residents Association;
and
- (June 4, 1998) from Mr. Michael Donnelly.
The following persons appeared before the Toronto Community Council in connection
with the foregoing matter:
- Mr. Michael Donnelly, Toronto, Ontario; and
- Ms. Natasha Pratt, Toronto, Ontario.
On motion by Councillor Adams, the Toronto Community Council submitted this matter
to Council without recommendation.
On a further motion by Councillor Adams, the Toronto Community Council also
requested the owners of 1 Palmerston Gardens to submit a communication to Council
stating that they are willing to engage in a conflict resolution mediation
process.
(Mr. David Pratt and Mrs. Natasha Pratt, 1 Palmerston Gardens, Toronto, Ontario,
M6G 1V8; c.: Fani Lauzon, Works and Emergency Services - Encl. - July 24, 1998)
(Clause No. 74, Report No. 10)
659. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (July 9, 1998) from the
Acting Assistant Director, By-Law Administration and Enforcement, City Works
Services respecting Vehicular Access Ramp - 214 Westminster Avenue (High Park).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it a communication (July 20, 1998)
from Mr. Peter and Ms. Frances Chiddy.
Mr. Henri Moura, Toronto, Ontario appeared before the Toronto Community Council in
connection with the foregoing matter.
On motion by Councillor Korwin-Kuczynski, the Toronto Community Council
recommended that City Council receive this matter.
(Clause No. 61, Report No. 10)
660. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (June 30, 1998) from the
Director of Development & Support - Toronto Parks and Recreation, respecting
request for Tree Relocation/Removal - 30 Ossington Street (Trinity-Niagara).
On motion by Councillor Pantalone, the Toronto Community Council recommended to
City Council that the request for tree removal at 30 Ossington Street be denied.
(Clause No. 75, Report No. 10)
661. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (July 9, 1998) from the
Director of Development and Support - Toronto Parks & Recreation, respecting 300
Gainsborough Road, Toronto- Municipal Code, Chapter 331, Article III, Trees (East
Toronto).
Mr. Peter Bradley, Toronto, Ontario appeared before the Toronto Community Council
in connection with the foregoing matter.
On motion by Councillor Bussin, the Toronto Community Council recommended that
City Council issue a permit for tree removal at 300 Gainsborough Road.
(Clause No. 76, Report No. 10)
662. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (July 9, 1998) from the
Director of Development and Support - Toronto Parks & Recreation, respecting 53
Hillholm Road, Toronto - Municipal Code, Chapter 331, Article III, Trees
(Midtown).
Mr. Adam Brown, Toronto, Ontario appeared before the Toronto Community Council in
connection with the foregoing matter.
On motion by Councillor Bossons, the Toronto Community Council recommended that
City Council issue a permit for tree removal at 53 Hillholm Road, conditional on
the applicant agreeing to plant a replacement tree on the property to the
satisfaction of the Director of Development and Support, such replacement tree to
be a native species.
(Clause No. 77, Report No. 10)
663. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (July 9, 1998) from the
Director of Development and Support - Toronto Parks & Recreation, respecting 88
Lonsdale Road, Toronto - Municipal Code, Chapter 331, Article III, Trees
(Midtown).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it the following communications:
- Four letters of objection addressed to the Parks and Recreation Department;
and
- (July 20, 1998) from Ms. Marlene Miller.
Mr. Dwight Chizen, 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 88 Lonsdale Road, conditional on the
applicant agreeing to plant, at his expense, two red oaks replacement trees on the
private property or the municipal property fronting 88 Lonsdale Road.
(Clause No. 78, Report No. 10)
664. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (July 7, 1998) Director of
Development and Support, Toronto Parks and Recreation, Economic Development,
Culture & Tourism respecting 2543, 2545, 2549 Dundas Street West and 22R Jerome
Street, Application to Remove One Tree and Injure Two Trees Situated on Private
Property (Davenport).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it the following communications:
- (July 16, 1998) from Renee Moreau Burns; and
- (July 16, 1998) from Mr. Adam J. Brown.
On motion by Councillor Disero, the Toronto Community Council recommended that
City Council approve the request for the removal of one tree and the injury of two
trees located at 2543, 2545, 2549 Dundas Street West and 22R Jerome Street, on
condition that:
(1) the trees in question not be removed or injured until permitted
construction and/or demolition related activities in accordance with plans
approved under Official Plan Amendment and Rezoning Application No. 198009
commence which warrant the injury or destruction of the trees;
(2) the trees to be retained be protected in accordance with the Tree
Protection Plan prepared by W.R. Holman, date stamped as received on June
16, 1998 by Economic Development, Culture & Tourism, Forestry Services and
on file with the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture & Tourism
and the Arborist Report prepared by Al Miley, Certified Arborist date
stamped as received on June 16, 1998 by Economic Development, Culture &
Tourism, Forestry Services and on file with the Commissioner of Economic
Development, Culture & Tourism; and
(3) the applicant plant a minimum of eight (8) large growing shade trees, in
accordance with the landscape plan prepared by W.R. Holman, date stamped as
received on June 16, 1998 by Economic Development, Culture & Tourism,
Forestry Services and on file with the Commissioner of Economic
Development, Culture & Tourism.
(Clause No. 79, Report No. 10)
665. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (June 29, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services respecting 64 Parliament
Street - Site Plan Approval Application No. 397137 respecting Construction of a
Volvo Service Repair Shop - Class A (Don River).
On motion by Councillor McConnell, the Toronto Community Council deferred
consideration of the foregoing report until its meeting to be held on September
16, 1998.
(M. Mohebbi, 885 Progress Avenue, # 5, Scarborough M1H 2X7; Plaston Architect
Ltd., 885 Progress Avenue, # 5, Scarborough M1H 2X7; c.: Medical Officer of
Health; Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services; Denise Graham, Urban
Planning and Development Services - Encl. - July 29, 1998)
(Clause No. 89(i), Report No. 10)
Councillor Chow assumed the Chair.
666. The Toronto Community Council allowed the introduction of a motion (July 21, 1998)
from Councillor Rae respecting 731 Yonge Street.
On motion by Councillor Rae, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the following motion:
WHEREAS the applicant proposes to alter a legal non-conforming roof sign by
adding a colour LED Display unit with electronic message display and animated copy
features; and
WHEREAS the proposed alteration does not comply with Chapter 297, Signs, of the
former City of Toronto Municipal Code and is the subject of a minor variance
application; and
WHEREAS the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services in her report
dated July 21, 1998 has recommended that the application be refused;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT City Council approve the application to permit
the alteration of a legal non-conforming roof sign to accommodate an LED Display
unit with electronic message display and animated copy features as illustrated on
Figure 2 of the report (July 21, 1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and
Development Services, provided that the owner of 731 Yonge Street does not erect
any additional signage structure anywhere along the top of the building, above the
second floor windows.
(Clause No. 57, Report No. 10)
The Toronto Community Council adjourned at 4:10 p.m..
The Toronto Community Council reconvened at 4:30 p.m..
Members Present:
Councillor K. Rae, Chair
Councillor J. Adams
Councillor I. Bossons
Councillor S. Bussin
Councillor O. Chow
Councillor B. Disero
Councillor D. Fotinos
Councillor T. Jakobek
Councillor A. Johnston
Councillor C. Korwin-Kuczynski
Councillor P. McConnell
Councillor D. Miller
Councillor J. Pantalone
Councillor M. Silva
Councillor M. Walker
667. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (July 6, 1998) from the
Acting Assistant Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works
Services respecting Streetsmarts - Application for Boulevard Marketing - 405 Bloor
Street East (Downtown).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it a communication (May 21, 1998)
from Ms. Faye Sleeth, enclosing twelve petition letters.
The following persons appeared before the Toronto Community Council in connection
with the foregoing matter:
- Mr. Ken Page, Solicitor on behalf of the applicant;
- Mr. David Sleeth, Treasurer, MTCC1021; and
- Ms. Maria Metherell, Secretary, MTCC1021.
On motion by Councillor Rae, the Toronto Community Council recommended that City
Council deny the application for boulevard marketing privileges fronting 405 Bloor
Street East.
(Clause No. 80, Report No. 10)
Councillor Rae resumed the Chair.
668. The Toronto Community Council had before it a communication (June 15, 1998) from
Councillor Disero respecting Request for Tree Removal at 2022 Davenport Road
(Davenport).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it a communication (May 28, 1998)
from City Arborist, addressed to Councillor Disero.
On motion by Councillor Miller, the Toronto Community Council received the
communication (June 15, 1998) from Councillor Disero.
(Mrs. Louise Bruff, 2022 Davenport Road, Toronto, Ontario, M6N 1C6; c.: Richard
Ubbens, Urban Forestry, Parks and Recreation; Interested Persons - Encl. - July
27, 1998)
(Clause No. 89(c), Report No. 10)
669. The Toronto Community Council had before it a communication (July 9, 1998) from
Councillor Johnston respecting Front Yard Parking - 315 Forman Avenue.
The Toronto Community Council also had before it the following
report/communications:
- (July 17, 1998) from Acting Assistant Director, By-law Administration and
Enforcement, City Works Services;
- (July 20, 1998) from Gerald Farrelly;
- (July 21, 19980 from Ms. Judy and Mr. Allan Fleisher; and
- (July 21, 1998) from Mr. Ron Baker.
Mr. and Mrs. Allan Fleisher, Toronto, Ontario, appeared before the Toronto
Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter.
On motion by Councillor Johnston, the Toronto Community Council:
(1) deferred consideration of this matter until its meeting to be held on
September 16, 1998;
(2) requested the applicant to submit landscaping plans to the Commissioner of
Works and Emergency Services prior to the meeting of September 16, 1998;
(3) requested the Commissioners of Works and Emergency Services and Economic
Development, Culture and Tourism to comment on the applicant s landscaping
plans at the meeting of September 16, 1998;
(4) requested the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, in
consultation with the applicant, to report to the Toronto Community
Council, at its meeting to be held on September 16, 1998:
(a) on the possibility of tree planting on the front yard at 315 Forman
Avenue, while respecting the applicant s request for two parking
spaces; and
(b) on landscaping which will keep any tree that is planted on the
property from being injured by the parked cars.
(Interested Persons; c.: Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services;
Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism; Ms. Angie Antoniou,
Acting Assistant Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works
Services - Encl. - August 11, 1998)
(Clause No. 89(d), Report No. 10)
670. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (July 8, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
respecting South Eglinton Area (East) Traffic Calming Project (Phase I) - Poll
Results (North Toronto).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it a communication (July 20, 1998)
from Allan Rae, Chair, South Eglinton Residents and Ratepayers Association Traffic
Committee.
On motion by Councillor Walker, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report (July 8, 1998).
On a further motion by Councillor Walker, the Toronto Community Council requested
the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to report to the Toronto
Community Council, at its meeting to be held on October 14, 1998 on traffic
calming, the various elements of traffic calming, and the experience so far, such
report to provide options for the consideration of the Toronto Community Council
and City Council.
The following motions were voted on and lost:
By Councillor Bossons:
That the removal of traffic calming islands be deferred until polls have been
conducted and alternative traffic management plans are in place.
By Councillor Jakobek:
That there be no further traffic calming plans in North Toronto until such time
as the issue of rubberized speed humps has been investigated, and a report thereon
is submitted to the Toronto Community Council by the Commissioner of Works and
Emergency Services.
By Councillor Korwin-Kuczynski:
That the Ward Councillors and the community put together a fund raising effort to
raise substantial funds to remove the traffic calming islands.
(Clause No. 8, Report No. 10)
671. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (July 8, 1998) from the
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
respecting Spadina Road between St. Clair Avenue West and Montclair Avenue -
Design Refinements to the Approved Roadway Narrowing Plan (Midtown).
On motion by Councillor Adams, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the foregoing report.
(Clause No. 9, Report No. 10)
672. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (July 6, 1998) from the
Acting Assistant Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works
Services respecting Appeal of Denial of an Application for a Boulevard Cafe - 581-
583 Markham Street and Lennox Street Flankage (Trinity-Niagara).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it the following communications:
- (July 21, 1998) from William Bostjancic;
- (July 20, 1998) from Ian D. Scott;
- (July 20, 1998) from M. Yam;
- (July 20, 1998) from Ms. Mary Seto; and
- (July 21, 1998) from D Arcy Robert, Palmerston Area Residents Association.
The following persons appeared before the Toronto Community Council in connection
with the foregoing matter:
- Mr. Joseph Solomon, on behalf of the Applicant;
- Mr. Moe Yam, Toronto, Ontario; and
- Mr. Paul Kellogg, Toronto, Ontario.
On motion by Councillor Pantalone, the Toronto Community Council recommended that:
(1) City Council approve the application for a boulevard cafe fronting 581-583
Markham Street, extending on the southerly/east-west property line only,
notwithstanding the negative response to the public notice, and that such
approval be for the 1998 cafe season and subject to:
(a) the applicant complying with the criteria set out in § 313-36 of
Municipal Code Chapter 313, Streets and Sidewalks, of the former
City of Toronto Municipal Code;
(b) the patio being closed at 10:00 p.m;
(2) City Council defer consideration of the application with respect to the
Lennox Street flankage until February, 1999; and
(3) the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services be requested to report to
the Toronto Community Council, in February 1999, on any problems which
might arise with the respect to the boulevard cafe on the Markham Street
flankage.
The following motion by Councillor Bossons was voted on and lost:
That City Council approve the application for a boulevard cafe fronting 581-583
Markham Street and on the Lennox Street flankage, 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, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code, and the patio
being closed by 10:00 p.m.
The following motion by Councillor Adams was voted on and lost:
That Recommendation 1(b) be amended by deleting the words 10:00 p.m. and
replacing them with 9:00 p.m.
(Clause No. 81, Report No. 10)
673. The Toronto Community Council had before it a (July 9, 1998) from the Acting
Assistant Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services
respecting Whitlock s Restaurant - Extension of Hours of Operation - Boulevard
Cafe on the Kenilworth Avenue Flankage of 1961 Queen Street East (East Toronto).
On motion by Councillor Bussin, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council that:
(1) City Council approve the extended 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, to continue until the end of the 1998 cafe season;
(2) the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services be requested to report
back after the end of the cafe season on the operation of the cafe under
the extended hours; and
(3) a general 11:00 p.m. patio closure and clearance policy be applied to those
cafes with no time restrictions, on Queen Street East from Coxwell Avenue
to Victoria Park Avenue, except on special event days.
(Clause No. 82, Report No. 10)
674. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (July 9, 1998) from the
Acting Assistant Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works
Services respecting Boyz & Galz Cafe Inc. - Application for a Boulevard Cafe -
Nairn Avenue Flankage of 1340 St. Clair Avenue West (Davenport).
On motion by Councillor Fotinos, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council that this matter be deferred to its meeting to be held on September 16,
1998 and that the temporary permit for a boulevard cafe on the Nairn Avenue
flankage of 1340 St. Clair Avenue West be extended to September 16, 1998 under the
same terms and conditions approved by City Council at its meeting held on May 13
and 14, 1998 (ie. the patio being closed and cleared by 11:00 p.m., Sunday to
Thursday, and 12:00 midnight, Friday and Saturday).
On a further motion by Councillor Fotinos, the Toronto Community Council requested
the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to report to the Toronto
Community Council, at its meeting to be held on September 16, 1998, on any
complaints respecting this boulevard cafe.
(Clause No. 83, Report No. 10)
675. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (July 6, 1998) from the
Acting Assistant Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works
Services respecting Società- Request to Extend the Hours of Operation for the
Boulevard Cafe on the Roxton Road Flankage of 796 College Street (Trinity-
Niagara).
The Toronto Community Council withdrew the foregoing report.
676. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (June 10, 1998) from the
Acting Assistant Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works
Services respecting Shoxs Billiard Lounge - Operation of the Boulevard Cafe at
2827 Dundas Street West (Davenport).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it a communication (July 20, 1998)
from Ms. Joan Miles.
Mr. Gus Koutoumanos, Shox Billiard Lounge, appeared before the Toronto Community
Council in connection with the foregoing matter.
On motion by Councillor Fotinos, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council that the temporary licence for the boulevard cafe fronting 2827 Dundas
Street West be revoked.
(Clause No. 84, Report No. 10)
677. The Toronto Community Council had before it a status report (July 21, 1998) from
the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services respecting East
Bayfront Ontario Municipal Board Hearing and Official Plan and Zoning By-law
Amendment Application No. 197019 (Home Depot) (Downtown and Don River).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it the following
report/communications:
- (July 6, 1998) from the City Clerk, forwarding the actions of the Toronto
Community Council of June 24, 1998 respecting Impact of Big Box Retail
Development on the Toronto Community s Retail Strips;
- (June 23, 1998) from Mr. Nicholas T. Macos;
- (July 8, 1998) from Ms. Joanna Kidd and Ms. Leslie Wong, Toronto Bay
Initiative;
- (July 21, 1998) from Mr. Christopher J. Williams, Aird and Berlis; and
- (July 15, 1998) from Ms. Joice Guspie, Old Cabbagetown BIA.
The following persons appeared before the Toronto Community Council in connection
with the foregoing matter:
- Mr. Paul Dineen, Chair, Old Cabbagetown Business Improvement Area
- Mr. Dalton C. Shipway, Chair, Watershed s United
- Ms. Marilyn Roy, Toronto Bay Initiative
- Mr. Christopher J. Williams, Aird and Berlis, Barristers and Solicitors
- Mr. Nicholas T. Macos, Morrison, Brown, Sosnovitch, Barristers and
Solicitors
- Mr. Tim Bermingham, Blake, Cassels, Barristers and Solicitors
- Mr. Neil Robinson, Toronto, Ontario
- Mr. Steven Longo, Goodman and Carr, Barristers and Solicitors
On motion by Councillor McConnell, the Toronto Community Council recommended to
City Council that:
(1) City Council authorize the Commissioners of Economic Development, Culture
and Tourism and Urban Planning and Development, in consultation with TABIA,
to conduct a research study of the cumulative impact of big box retail
stores on the former City of Toronto retail strips;
(2) additional funding in an amount up to $35,000 be allocated to the operating
budget of the Economic Development, Culture and Tourism for the research
study;
(3) the research report and recommendations be submitted to the Toronto
Community Council for discussion and review; and
(4) the City Solicitor be instructed to advise the Ontario Municipal Board that
a full hearing on Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application No.
197019 (Home Depot) and Official Plan Amendment No. 87 and Zoning By-law
No. 1997-0184 (East Bayfront) should not take place until the research
report has been completed and evaluated in the context of the Home Depot
application and in the context of the City s land use policies for the East
Bayfront and retail activity in general.
On a further motion by Councillor McConnell, the Toronto Community Council
referred Recommendation No. (2) to the Budget Committee for identification of
source of funds, and report thereon directly to Council.
On a further motion by Councillor McConnell, the Toronto Community Council
requested the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services to address
the issues raised in the communication (July 8, 1998) from Joanna Kidd and Leslie
Woo, Toronto Bay Initiative, in her final report on Official Plan and Zoning By-
law Amendment Application No. 197019 (Home Depot).
(Budget Committee; c.: Blair Martin, Urban Planning and Development Services -
Encl. - July 24, 1998)
(Clause No. 59, Report No. 10)
678. The Toronto Community Council had before it a (July 9, 1998) from Mr. Tony
O Donohue, Environmental Probe Ltd. respecting Appeal of Denial of Application for
a Boulevard Cafe - De Lisle Avenue Flankage of 1510 Yonge Street (Midtown).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it the following communications:
- (July 9, 1998) from Mr. Tony O Donohue, Environmental Probe Ltd.;
- (May 13, 1998) from the City Clerk, Toronto Community Council, forwarding
the Community Council s action of May 6, 1998;
- (March 27, 1998) from Miss Rosemary Dymond;
- (April 27, 1998) from Mr. Brian J. Kearney, Chairperson, The Deer Park
Cresc./Delisle Ave. Residents Traffic Group;
- (July 14, 1998) seven identical signed letters in support; and
- (Undated) petition signed by 400 residents of the Yonge and Delisle area in
support.
The following persons appeared before the Toronto Community Council in connection
with the foregoing matter:
- Mr. Steven Meeker, Operator, Koo Koo Roo Cafe;
- Mr. Neville Kirshmann, Chairman, Koo Koo Roo Cafe; and
- Mr. Craig Findlay, President, Koo Koo Roo Cafe.
On motion by Councillor Adams, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council that:
(1) City Council approve the application for a boulevard cafe on the De Lisle
Avenue flankage of 1510 Yonge Street on a temporary basis for the 1998 cafe
season, notwithstanding the negative result of the public polls, 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
the patio being closed at 10:00 p.m.; and
(2) the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services review this matter at the
end of the 1998 cafe season.
The following motion by Councillor Adams was voted on and lost:
That City Council deny the application for a boulevard cafe on the De Lisle
Avenue flankage of 1510 Yonge Street.
The following motion by Councillor Bossons was placed but not voted on
That the applicant be permitted to conduct another poll in March, 1999.
(Clause No. 85, Report No. 10)
679. The Toronto Community Council had before it a (July 9, 1998) from the Acting
Assistant Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services
respecting Various Uses of the City Street Allowance - 1930, 1975, 1982, 2024,
2026 and 2028 Queen Street East (East Toronto).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it following communications:
- (July 20, 1998) from Mr. Peter French and Ms. Lesley Grant;
- (July 20, 1998) from Mr. Frank Loritz;
- (Undated) from Rebecca Cheung and other area residents; and
- (July 21, 1998) from L. Kotzer.
Mr. Frank Loritz, Toronto, Ontario appeared before the Toronto Community Council
in connection with the foregoing matter.
On motion by Councillor Jakobek, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council that:
(1) City Council approve the application for a boulevard cafe at 2028 Queen
Street East, notwithstanding the objections received in 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, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code;
(2) City Council deny the application for a boulevard cafe at 1982 Queen Street
East;
(3) the licensed uses of the street allowance abutting 1930 and 2024 Queen
Street East continue subject to;
(a) with respect to 1930 Queen Street East, the lines being repainted,
if necessary, and the owner being advised that further infractions
will result in the revocation of the permit;
(b) with respect to 2024 Queen Street East,
(i) the lines being repainted, if necessary,
(ii) the owner being required to pull the fence back to the line;
(iii) the owner being required to alter the flowerpots so they do
not hang over the fence line;
(iv) the owner being advised that he must not put in an A
Frame sign, or any other sign beyond the fence;
(v) the owner being advised that any infractions will result in
the revocation of the permit;
(4) the licensed uses of the street allowance abutting 2026 Queen Street East
continue; and
(5) the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services be requested to
report to the Toronto Community Council on the use of the second floor of
1982 Queen Street East for license purposes, and whether or not it complies
with the Zoning By-law.
(Clause No. 60, Report No. 10)
680. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (July 7, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services respecting 50 Prince
Arthur Avenue - Application No. 197026 For Official Plan and Zoning By Law
Amendments and Site Plan Approval to Permit Eight Townhouses Behind an Existing 19
Storey Apartment Building (Midtown).
The Toronto Community Council also had before it the following communication:
- (June 25, 1998) from Ms. Esther Brooks and Mr. Ivan Feldman;
- (June 16, 1998) from Ms. Cynthia J. Goodchild, Chestnut Park;
- (June 17, 1998) from Ms. Margaret Jacot;
- (undated) from Ms. Beatrice Wittstock;
- (June 16, 1998) from Ms. Mary L. Flynn-Guglietti;
- (June 29, 1998) from Ms. Janice Shantz;
- (July 8, 1998) from Ms. Barbara D. Bruce;
- (undated) from M. McGuigan;
- (June 30, 1998) from M.J. Allen;
- (July 4, 1998) from Mr. Alan Wood;
- (July 4, 1998) from Mr. Tony Dyson;
- (July 6, 1998) from Mr. Frank Cunningham;
- (undated) from Ms. Marilyn Price;
- (undated) from Ms. Marni Price;
- (July 1, 1998) from Mr. Christopher Adamson;
- (July 3, 1998) from Ms. Nancy McDonald;
- (May 11, 1998) from A.G. Cefis and I. Santilli;
- (May 9, 1998) from Martin Betz and Linda Leviska-Betzi;
- (May 14, 1998) from Ms. Barbara A. Chisholm;
- (June 3, 1998) from Ms. Gordon Stewart;
- (May 25, 1998) from Mr. Tony Dyson;
- (July 3, 1998) from Mrs. J. M. Cottier;
- (July 5, 1998) from Dr. Ross McLean and Ms. Helen McLean;
- (July 7, 1998) from Ms. Janet Lewis forwarding petition with 31 signatures
in opposition;
- (July 5, 1998) from Ms. Carol J. Swallow;
- (July 9, 1998) from Ms. Pandora D. Strasler;
- (July 8, 1998) from W.N. Horce;
- (June 3, 1998) from Ms. Barbara D. Bruce;
- (July 6, 1998) from Ms. Barbara A. Chisholm;
- (July 15, 1998) from Ms. Beatrice Wittstock;
- (July 13, 1998) from Mr. Fred and Ms. Joy Cherry Weinberg;
- (July 11, 1998) from Mr. David Slabotsky;
- (July 2, 1998) from Ms. Margaret Atwood and Mr. Graeme Gibson;
- (July 16, 1998) from Ms. Anne Valeri;
- (July 14, 1998) from Mr. Roger Jackson and Ms. Ida Jackson; and
- (July 17, 1998) from Mr. James Sherman, First Church of Christ, Scientist;
- (July 20, 1998) from Ms. Mary L. Flynn-Guglietti;
- (July 20, 1998) from Mr. James Botaitis and Ms. Carol Markusoff;
- (July 14, 1998) from Mrs. Margery Allen;
- (July 14, 1998) from Ms. Sandra Bartlett;
- (July 14, 1998) from Shafik Obrai;
- (July 10, 1998) from Ms. Suzanne Niwong;
- (July 17, 1998) from Ms. Liz Radzick;
- (July 17, 1998) from Mr. Richard H. Brady;
- (July 20, 1998) from Mr. Norman Crockan;
- (July 21, 1998) from Mr. Joe Lewis and Ms. Janet Lewis;
- (July 21, 1998) from Mr. John McManus;
- (July 21, 1998) from Mr. Harald Bohne and Ms. Jean Bohne;
- (July 17, 1998) from Ms. Fanny Patterson;
- (July 20, 1998) from Mr. Paul Martel;
- (July 21, 1998) from Luz Ruiz and Amarna Moscote;
- (July 21, 1998) from Ms. Belinda Morris;
- (July 21, 1998) from Mr. Eric Jackson; and
- (July 21, 1998) from N.N. Dainard and J.A. Dainard.
The following persons appeared before the Toronto Community Council in connection
with the foregoing matter:
- Mr. Ivan Fleischmann, Miller Thomson, Barristers & Solicitors, on behalf of
the Applicant;
- Mr. John Kerr, on behalf of the Annex Residents Association;
- Ms. Mary Flynn-Guglietti, Goodman and Carr;
- Mr. Bill Hewick, Toronto, Ontario;
- Mr. Paul Martel, Paul Martel Architect;
- Mr. Mark McQueen, Toronto, Ontario;
- Ms. Barbara A. Chisholm, Toronto, Ontario;
- Mr. Eric Jackson, Elgin Lowther Association; and
- Ms. Nancy Jenter, Toronto, Ontario.
On motion by Councillor Adams, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council that:
(1) Application No. 197026 for Official Plan and Zoning By Law Amendments and
Site Plan Approval to Permit Eight Townhouses Behind an Existing 19 Storey
Apartment Building at 50 Prince Arthur Avenue be refused;
(2) the application to remove three trees situated at 50 Prince Arthur Avenue
be refused; and
(3) the City Solicitor be instructed to appear at the Ontario Municipal Board
Hearing, both in support of the refusal of Application No. 197026 and the
Committee of Adjustment s refusal of the application, and that subject to
the identification of an appropriate source of funds which will be the
subject of a further report to Council, he be instructed to retain outside
planning advice, if necessary.
The above recommendations were carried on the following division of votes:
Yeas: Councillors Rae, Adams, Bossons, Bussin, Chow, Fotinos, Jakobek,
McConnell, Miller, Pantalone, Walker - 11
Nays: Councillors Disero, Korwin-Kuczynski, Silva - 3
The following motion by Councillor Silva was placed but not voted on:
That Application No. 197026 for Official Plan and Zoning By Law Amendments and
Site Plan Approval to Permit Eight Townhouses Behind an Existing 19 Storey
Apartment Building be approved, subject to the applicant revising his current
application to respond to the concerns outlined in Section 6.0 of the report (July
7, 1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services.
(Clause No. 7, Report No. 10)
681. The Toronto Community Council had before it a report (July 9, 1998) from the
Acting Assistant Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works
Services respecting Chinatown - Licensed Marketing Displays - Spadina Avenue
between Queen Street West and Baldwin Street and Dundas Street West between
Spadina Avenue and Beverley Street (Downtown).
The following persons appeared before the Toronto Community Council in connection
with the foregoing matter:
- Mr. Hua Van-Hao, Owner, New Asia Supermarket;
- Mr. David Huynh, on behalf of 254 Spadina Avenue;
- Mr. Walter Kwok, on behalf of Toronto Chinatown Community Development
Association; and
- Mr. Jon Hewson, Toronto, Ontario.
On motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council recommended to City
Council that the report (July 9, 1998) from the Acting Assistant Director, By-law
Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services be amended by deleting:
(a) Licence No. M-1912 (264 Spadina Avenue) from Appendix A;
(b) Licence No. M-1138 (437 Dundas Street West) from Appendix B; and
that the report, as amended, be adopted.
On a further motion by Councillor Chow, the Toronto Community Council also
requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to examine the possible
reduction of boulevard marketing at 70 Huron Street and to report directly to
Council if reduction is necessary.
(Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services, Attention: Acting Assistant
Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement - Encl. - July 24, 1998)
(Clause No. 10, Report No. 10)
The Toronto Community Council adjourned its meeting at 10:25 p.m.
Chair.
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