1. 10:00 A.M. HEARING - STOP UP AND CLOSE THE PUBLIC HIGHWAY KNOWN AS SALVATION SQUARE AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CONVEYANCE OF PART THEREOF TO CADILLAC FAIRVIEW CORPORATION (Downtown)

2. 10:10 A.M. APPEAL OF BOULEVARD CAFE PRIVILEGES - SULLIVAN STREET FLANKAGE OF 221 SPADINA AVENUE (Downtown)

(January 27, 1998)

Recommending:

OR

(2) City Council deny the application for boulevard cafe privileges on the Sullivan Street flankage of 221 Spadina Avenue.

3. 10:20 A.M. APPLICATION FOR CURBLANE VENDING PRIVILEGES - CHERRY STREET, EAST SIDE, 44.5 METRES SOUTH OF COMMISSIONERS STREET (Don River)

(January 28, 1998)

Recommending that a permit be issued to Mr. Vassil Pachov for curblane vending privileges on Cherry Street, east side, 44.5 metres south of Commissioners Street, notwithstanding the objections received by the adjoining property owners.

4. 10:30 A.M. FRONT YARD PARKING - 95 CAMPBELL AVENUE (Davenport)

(January 28, 1998)

Recommending that any application for a second parking space at 95 Campbell Avenue be denied by City Council, as such a request does not comply with Chapter 400 of the City of Toronto Municipal Code.

5. 10:40 A.M. ST. ANDREWS STREET, NORTH SIDE, BETWEEN SPADINA AVENUE AND KENSINGTON AVENUE FRONTING PREMISES NOS. 6 TO 14 - PROHIBITION OF PARKING AT ANYTIME (Downtown)

(February 2, 1998)

Recommending:

(1) That the stopping prohibition at anytime on the north side of St. Andrews Street, from Spadina Avenue to Kensington Avenue, be rescinded;

(2) That stopping be prohibited at anytime on the north side of St. Andrews Street, from Spadina Avenue to a point 42.0 metres west;

(3) That stopping be prohibited at anytime on the north side of St. Andrews Street from a point 70.0 metres west of Spadina Avenue to a point 30.0 metres further west;

(4) That parking be prohibited at anytime on the north side of St. Andrews Street from a point 42.0 metres west of Spadina Avenue to a point 28.0 metres further west; and

(5) That the appropriate City Officials be requested to take whatever action is necessary to give effect to the foregoing, including the introduction in Council of any Bills that are required.

6. 10:50 A.M. PUBLIC HEARING - MAINTENANCE OF A WOODEN FENCE - 745 MARKHAM STREET (Midtown)

(January 9, 1998)

Recommending that City Council approve the maintenance of the wooden fence within the City boulevard fronting 745 Markham Street, provided that the height of the fence is reduced so as not to exceed 1.0 m and subject to the owners entering into an agreement with the City of Toronto, as prescribed under Chapter 313 of the City of Toronto Municipal Code.

(August 27, 1997)

Recommending that the report be received for information.

8. 11:10 A.M. MINOR CHANGES TO PERMIT PARKING HOURS OF OPERATION ON MANNING AVENUE (FROM HARBORD STREET TO ULSTER STREET) (Trinity-Niagara)

Councillors Pantalone and Silva

(undated)

Recommending:

1) That this item be introduced at the Toronto Community Council meeting of January 21, 1998;

2) That the requirement for advertisement and subsequent possible hearing in the reduction of permit parking hours for 15 minutes (from 12 midnight to 10 a.m. to 12 midnight to 9:45 a.m.) be waived in this circumstance;

3) That the Permit Parking hours by-law for Manning Avenue (from Harbord Street to Ulster Street) be adjusted by the afore-mentioned 15 minutes;

4) That the City Solicitor introduce the necessary amending bill at the City Council meeting of February 4, 1998; and

5) That officials give effect thereto.

9. 11:15 A.M. REQUEST FOR REMOVAL OF A CITY-OWNED TREE - 100 CLOSE AVENUE (High Park)

(February 4, 1998)

Recommending:

That City Council approve the following staff decision:

(1) the applicant submit payment in the amount of $1,786.68, for the value of the tree, removal costs and replacement costs; and

(2) the applicant plant in accordance with Landscape Plan L1 prepared by the Board of Education, Design Services, date stamped August 11, 1997 by Urban Development Services.

10. 11:20 A.M. REQUEST FOR REMOVAL OF A CITY-OWNED TREE - 170 GOUGH AVENUE (Don River)

(February 4, 1998)

Recommending:

That City Council approve the following staff decision:

(1) the property owner submit payment in the amount of $1,605.08, for the value of the trees, removal costs and replacement cost; and

(2) the property owner plant a new large growing shade tree of a species satisfactory to the Director of Development and Support and having a minimum caliper of 80 mm; such tree to be planted in turf on the Gough Avenue City street allowance adjacent to this property.

11. 11.25 A.M. 83 LAVINIA AVENUE, TORONTO - MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 331, ARTICLE III, TREES (High Park)

(February 4, 1998)

Recommending:

That Toronto Community Council hear public deputations if any, and recommend that City Council adopt either A or B below.

(A) Refuse to issue a permit to injure the two trees, requiring the applicant to abandon or redesign his plans for an addition.

(B) Issue a permit for injury of the two trees conditional on the applicant agreeing to plant a replacement tree on his property to the satisfaction of the Director of Development and Support.

12. 11:30 A.M. 450 JONES AVENUE - MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 331, ARTICLE III, TREES (Don River)

(February 4, 1998)

Recommending:

That Toronto Community Council hear public deputations if any, and recommend that City Council adopt either A or B below.

(A) Refuse to issue a permit to remove the tree, requiring the applicant to explore alternative landscaping designs.

(B) Issue a permit for tree removal conditional on the applicant agreeing to plant a replacement tree on her property to the satisfaction of the Director of Development and Support.

13. 11:35 A.M. 487 SOUDAN AVENUE, TORONTO - MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 331, ARTICLE III, TREES (North Toronto)

(February 4, 1998)

Recommending:

That Toronto Community Council hear public deputations if any, and recommend that City Council adopt either A or B below.

(A) Refuse to issue a permit to remove the tree.

(B) Issue a permit for removal conditional on the applicant agreeing to plant a replacement tree on his property to the satisfaction of the Director of Development and Support.

14. 11:40 A.M. 37 MCNAIRN AVENUE, TORONTO - MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 331, ARTICLE III, TREES (North Toronto)

(February 4, 1998)

Recommending:

That Toronto Community Council hear public deputations if any, and recommend that City Council adopt either A or B below.

(A) Refuse to issue a permit to remove the tree, requiring the applicant to prune branches away from the house at 34 Yonge Boulevard.

(B) Issue a permit for tree removal conditional on the applicant agreeing to plant a replacement tree on his property to the satisfaction of the Director of Development and Support

15. 11:45 A.M. 149 LASCELLES BLVD., TORONTO - MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 331, ARTICLE III, TREES (North Toronto)

(February 4, 1998)

Recommending:

That Toronto Community Council hear public deputations if any, and recommend that City Council adopt either A or B below.

(A) Refuse to issue a permit to remove the tree, requiring the applicant to explore alternative solutions with respect to the garage.

(B) Issue a permit for tree removal conditional on the applicant agreeing to plant a replacement tree on her property to the satisfaction of the Director of Development and Support.

16. 11:50 A.M. 222 BARTON AVENUE, TORONTO - MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 331, ARTICLE III, TREES (Davenport)

(February 4, 1998)

Recommending:

That Toronto Community Council hear public deputations if any, and recommend that City Council adopt either A or B below.

(A) Refuse to issue a permit to remove the tree.

(B) Issue a permit for tree removal conditional on the applicant agreeing to plant a replacement tree on his property to the satisfaction of the Director of Development and Support.

17. 11:55 A.M. 203 GEOFFREY STREET, TORONTO - MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 331, ARTICLE III, TREES (High Park)

(February 4, 1998)

Recommending:

That Toronto Community Council hear public deputations if any, and recommend that City Council adopt either A or B below.

(A) Refuse to issue a permit to remove the tree.

(B) Issue a permit for tree removal conditional on the applicant agreeing to plant a replacement tree on his property to the satisfaction of the Director of Development and Support.

18. 12 NOON 8 LADYSMITH AVENUE, TORONTO - MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 331, ARTICLE III, TREES (East Toronto)

(February 4, 1998)

Recommending:

That Toronto Community Council hear public deputations if any, and recommend that City Council adopt either A or B below.

(A) Refuse to issue a permit to remove the tree.

(B) Issue a permit for tree removal conditional on the applicant agreeing to plant a replacement tree on her property to the satisfaction of the Director of Development and Support.

20. 12:10 P.M. 49 HILLHOLM ROAD, TORONTO - MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 331, ARTICLE III, TREES (Midtown)

(February 4, 1998)

Recommending:

That Toronto Community Council hear public deputations if any, and recommend that City Council adopt either A or B below.

(A) Refuse to issue a permit to remove the tree, requiring the applicant to incorporate the private tree into the proposed new landscaping.

(B) Issue a permit for tree removal conditional on the applicant agreeing to plant a replacement tree on the property to the satisfaction of the Director of Development and Support.

21. 12:15 P.M. 192 GLENCAIRN AVENUE, TORONTO - MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 331, ARTICLE III, TREES (North Toronto)

(February 4, 1998)

Recommending:

That Toronto Community Council hear public deputations if any, and recommend that City Council adopt either A or B below.

(A) Refuse to issue a permit to remove the tree.

(B) Issue a permit for tree removal conditional on the applicant agreeing to plant a replacement tree on the property to the satisfaction of the Director of Development and Support.

22. 12:20 P.M. 8 INDIAN GROVE, TORONTO - MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 331, ARTICLE III, TREES (High Park)

(February 4, 1998)

Recommending:

That Toronto Community Council hear public deputations if any, and recommend that City Council adopt either A or B below.

(A) Refuse to issue a permit to remove the tree, requiring the applicant to redesign his plans for a new garage.

(B) Issue a permit for tree removal conditional on the applicant agreeing to plant a replacement tree on the property to the satisfaction of the Director of Development and Support.

23. 12:25 P.M. REQUEST FOR REMOVAL OF A CITY-OWNED TREE - 206 CALEDONIA ROAD (Davenport)

(January 15, 1998)

Recommending that the tree removal be denied.

24. 2:00 P.M. INCLUSION ON THE CITY OF TORONTO INVENTORY OF HERITAGE PROPERTIES - 93 BALSAM AVENUE (East Toronto)

(February 3, 1998)

Recommending:

25. 2:20 P.M. BEACHES INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL - REQUEST FOR REFUND OF FINANCIAL PENALTY IMPOSED BY PREVIOUS TORONTO CITY COUNCIL, FOR VIOLATION OF EVENT CURFEW (East Toronto)

(February 2, 1998)

Recommending that

(1) the financial penalty of $1,000 levied against the applicant for two bands which played beyond 11:00 p.m. during the 1997 Beaches International Jazz Festival not be refunded;

(2) a penalty of $500 per occurrence for bands which play beyond the curfew be included again in the permits issued for the Jazz Festival in 1998;

(3) a penalty of $500 per occurrence for bands which play at volumes in excess of the specified decibel level be included in the permits issued for the Jazz Festival in 1998, subject to any band first receiving a verbal request to turn down the volume by a by-law officer; and

(4) that the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

26. 2:45 P.M. STATUS OF BILL C-9, THE CANADA MARINE ACT - IMPLICATIONS FOR THE PORT OF TORONTO

(January 27, 1998)

The Toronto Community Council recommended to City Council for its meeting to be held on February 4, 1998:

(3) That appropriate officials and councillors from affected wards form a delegation to appear before the Senate Committee considering Bill C-9;

(4) That the Senate Committee be requested to hold hearings in Toronto on the proposed Canada Marine Act;

(5) That appropriate officials negotiate with the Federal Government on an alternative strategy for the administration of the Port and associated lands, beginning with an exemption from the proposed Canada Marine Act;

(7) That the City Treasurer report to the Toronto Community Council concerning the impact on the assets of the City of Toronto which would result from the federal takeover of the Toronto Harbour Commission lands;

(8) That, in the unfortunate event that the Bill C-9, the Canada Marine Act, is passed by the Senate, the Federal Government be requested to remove the provision which excludes elected Members of Council from serving on the new Port Authority.

The Toronto Community Council also:

(1) reiterated its opposition to the federal takeover of the important waterfront land;

(2) referred this matter to the next meeting of the Toronto Community Council for deputations and directed that marina users and all interests on the waterfront be so advised.

a) Commissioner of Urban Development Services (January 20, 1998)

b) Councillor Olivia Chow (January 16, 1998)

REPORTS/COMMUNICATIONS:

27. INTRODUCTION OF BILLS RESPECTING PERMIT PARKING (Trinity-Niagara; Davenport; North Toronto; Midtown; Downtown and Don River)

(February 4, 1998)

Recommending that staff be authorized to introduce the attached Bills respecting permit parking to City Council at its meeting of March 4 and 5, 1998.

28. INTERSECTION OF HUDSON DRIVE AND HEATH STREET EAST - ROADWAY ALTERATION (Midtown)

(January 28, 1998)

Recommending:

(1) That the existing legal description, as noted below be deleted:

and be replaced by the following:

(2) That the appropriate City Officials be requested to take whatever action is necessary to give effect to the foregoing, including the introduction in Council of any Bills that are required.

29. LLOYD AVENUE, FROM KEELE STREET TO CAWTHRA AVENUE - REDUCTION OF SPEED LIMIT (Davenport)

(January 29, 1998)

Recommending:

(1) That the speed limit be reduced from fifty kilometres per hour to forty kilometres per hour on Lloyd Avenue, from Keele Street to Cawthra Avenue; and

(2) That the appropriate City Officials be requested to take whatever action is necessary to give effect to the foregoing, including the introduction in Council of any Bills that are required.

30. INSTALLATION OF THREE DISABLED PERSONS PARKING SPACES IN FRONT OF PREMISES NO. 140 MERTON STREET (North Toronto)

(February 2, 1998)

Recommending:

(1) That two parking meter spaces be removed on the north side of Merton Street from a point 361 metres east of Yonge Street (parking meter numbers 28025 and 28026) to a point 13.8 metres further east;

(2) That three on-street disabled persons parking spaces be installed on the north side of Merton Street, commencing at a point 361 metres east of Yonge Street and extending to a point 16 metres further east; and

(3) That the appropriate City Officials be requested to take whatever action is necessary to give effect to the foregoing, including the introduction in Council of any Bills that may be required.

31. INSTALLATION/REMOVAL OF ON-STREET DISABLED PERSONS SPACES (Trinity-Niagara, Davenport, Don River)

(January 29, 1998)

Recommending:

(2) That the appropriate City Officials be requested to take whatever action is necessary to give effect to the foregoing, including the introduction in Council of any Bills that may be required.

32. MAINTENANCE OF ANGLED BRACKETS AND WIRE ON EXISTING FENCING - 14 PEMBROKE STREET (Downtown)

(January 28, 1998)

Recommending:

That City Council approve the maintenance of angled brackets and wire on an existing fence within the City boulevard fronting 14 Pembroke Street and on George Street at the rear, provided that the wire used between the brackets is not barbed or otherwise hazardous and that the owner enters into a new agreement with the City of Toronto, as prescribed under Chapter 313 of the City of Toronto Municipal Code.

(January 21, 1998)

Recommending:

(1) That the parking prohibition at anytime on the north side of Richmond Street West from a point 38.1 metres east of Tecumseth Street to a point 33.5 metres further east, be rescinded; and

(2) That the appropriate City Officials be requested to take whatever action is necessary to give effect to the foregoing, including the introduction in Council of any Bills that are required.

(January 29, 1998)

Recommending:

(1) That parking be prohibited from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Monday to Friday on the north side of Weybourne Crescent from a point 38.1 metres southeast of St. Edmund's Drive to St. Leonard's Avenue;

(2) That parking be prohibited from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Monday to Friday on the north side of St. Leonard's Avenue from Weybourne Crescent to Pote Avenue;

(3) That parking be prohibited from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Monday to Friday on the south side of St. Leonard's Avenue from Weybourne Crescent to a point 75 metres west of Mt. Pleasant Road; and

(4) That the appropriate City Officials be requested to take whatever action is necessary to give effect to the foregoing, including the introduction in Council of any Bills that are required.

35. RESCINDMENT OF THE STOPPING PROHIBITION DURING THE MORNING AND AFTERNOON RUSH PERIODS ON MCCAUL STREET FROM COLLEGE STREET TO DUNDAS STREET WEST (Downtown)

(January 21, 1998)

Recommending:

(1) That the stopping prohibition from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Monday to Friday on the west side of McCaul Street from Dundas Street West to College Street, be rescinded;

(2) That the stopping prohibition from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday to Friday on the east side of McCaul Street from Dundas Street West to College Street, be rescinded; and

(3) That the appropriate City Officials be requested to take whatever action is necessary to give effect to the foregoing, including the introduction in Council of any Bills that are required.

36. PRESCOTT AVENUE, EAST SIDE, FROM ST. CLAIR AVENUE WEST TO EAST AVENUE - INTRODUCTION OF A ONE HOUR PARKING LIMIT (Davenport)

(January 29, 1998)

Recommending:

(2) That parking be permitted to a maximum period of one hour from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, on the east side of Prescott Avenue between St. Clair Avenue West and East Avenue; and

(3) That the appropriate City Officials be requested to take whatever action is necessary to give effect to the foregoing, including the introduction in Council of any Bills that are required.

(January 29, 1998)

Recommending:

(1) That "Stop" signs be installed for eastbound and westbound traffic on Rockwell Avenue at the western branch of Blackthorn Avenue;

(2) That a "Stop" sign be installed for southbound traffic on Silverthorn Avenue at Pryor Avenue; and

(3) That the appropriate City Officials be requested to take whatever action is necessary to give effect to the foregoing, including the introduction in Council of any Bills that are required.

38. NAMING OF THE PUBLIC LANE 17.2 METRES SOUTH OF DANFORTH AVENUE BETWEEN CRAVEN ROAD AND RHODES AVENUE (East Toronto)

(February 4, 1998)

Recommending:

(2) That the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto, including the introduction in Council of any Bills that are required.

39. NAMING OF THE PROPOSED PUBLIC STREET 63.6 METRES EAST OF LESLIE STREET BETWEEN MEMORY LANE AND SEARS STREET (East Toronto)

(February 4, 1998)

Recommending:

(2) That the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto, including the introduction in Council of any Bills that are required.

40. NAMING OF THE PROPOSED PRIVATE LANE 14.1 METRES NORTH OF QUEEN STREET EAST, EXTENDING WESTERLY FROM KENT ROAD (East Toronto)

(February 4, 1998)

Recommending:

(2) That Universe Investments pay the cost in the approximate amount of $300.00 for the fabrication and installation of the appropriate signage; and

(3) That the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto, including the introduction in Council of any Bills that are required.

41. APPEAL OF BOULEVARD CAFE PRIVILEGES - MAJOR STREET FLANKAGE OF 119 HARBORD STREET (Downtown)

(January 28, 1998)

42. APPLICATION FOR BOULEVARD CAFE PRIVILEGES - JACKMAN AVENUE FLANKAGE OF 320 DANFORTH AVENUE (CONVENIENCE ADDRESS FOR 348 DANFORTH AVENUE) (Don River)

(January 28, 1998)

Recommending that this report be received for information.

43. NARROWING OF THE PAVEMENTS ON GOULD STREET AND DALHOUSIE STREET (Downtown)

(January 30, 1998)

Recommending:

(1) That approval be given to narrow the pavements on Gould Street and Dalhousie Street, described as follows:

(2) That the appropriate City Officials be requested to take whatever action is necessary to give effect thereto including the introduction in Council of any Bills that are required.

Mr. Jim Cook, President, Board of Directors, Toronto Australia New Zealand Club

(February 4, 1998)

45. SPADINA AVENUE (BLOOR STREET WEST TO DUPONT STREET) - EAST SIDE - PERMIT PARKING PROPOSAL (Midtown)

(February 3, 1998)

Requesting staff to report

46. CURB CUT POLLING APPEAL - 53 WALMER ROAD (Midtown)

(January 26, 1998)

47. 10:00 A.M. CITY SOLICITOR SUBMITTING DRAFT BY-LAWS - OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS FOR 1101 DUPONT STREET (Davenport)

(February 4, 1998)

Recommending:

(1) That the Toronto Community Council hold a public meeting in respect of the Draft By-laws in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act.

Following the public meeting and in the event the Toronto Community Council wishes to approve the Draft By-laws, it could recommend:

(2) That the Draft By-laws attached to the Report (February 4, 1998) of the Solicitor be approved and that authority be granted to introduce the necessary Bills in Council to give effect thereto.

a) Commissioner, Urban Development Services (January 23, 1998) - Final Report on Application No. 197017 for and Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for the lands at 1101 Dupont Street to permit conversion of a 3-storey industrial building and the construction of four townhouses, all for live-work purposes, at this site near Dupont and Dufferin Streets

48. 10:15 A.M. 794 BATHURST STREET: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF VARIANCES FROM CHAPTER 297, SIGNS, OF THE CITY OF TORONTO MUNICIPAL CODE TO MAINTAIN SEVEN ILLUMINATED FASCIA SIGNS (Midtown)

(January 6, 1998)

Recommending:

1. That City Council approval Application No. 997100 respecting minor variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the City of Toronto Municipal Code to maintain seven illuminated fascia signs.

2. That the applicant be advised, upon approval of Application No. 997100, of the requirement to obtain the necessary permits from the Commissioner of Urban Development Services.

a) City Clerk, Toronto Community Council (February 2, 1998)

49. 10:25 A.M. 647 GERRARD STREET EAST: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF VARIANCES FROM CHAPTER 297, SIGNS, OF THE CITY OF TORONTO MUNICIPAL CODE TO PERMIT ONE ILLUMINATED PROJECTING SIGN (Don River)

(January 6, 1998)

Recommending that the application be refused

50. 10:35 A.M. 69 BLOOR STREET EAST: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF VARIANCES FROM CHAPTER 297, SIGNS, OF THE CITY OF TORONTO MUNICIPAL CODE TO PERMIT ONE UNDEFINED, ILLUMINATED NON-ENCROACHING SIGN ON THE NORTH AND WEST ELEVATIONS OF THE THIRD STOREY, CONTAINING ANIMATED AND CHANGEABLE COPY (Downtown)

(September 4, 1997)

Recommending that the application be refused

51. 10:45 A.M. ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD HEARING ON 8 SOUTH KINGSWAY (High Park)

(February 4, 1998)

Recommending that this report be received for information.

(January 27, 1998)

The Toronto Community Council, on January 21, 1998

(1) Requested the Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team to recommend to City Council that Recommendation #19 be amended to allow panels or sub-committees, to assist in the timing, administration and processing of agenda items before Community Councils;

(2) Referred the following motions from Councillor Johnston to the Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team:

The Toronto Community Council reports, for the information of the Special Committee, having recommended to City Council for its meeting on February 4, 1998 that:

(1) Appropriate officials, in consultation with a team consisting of interested councillors, be requested to prepare a community information package on the Recreation and Parks user fee issue, enumerating the programs facing fees or fee hikes, listed by facility;

(3) Appropriate officials be requested to prepare motions respecting delegation of powers concerning policy areas which could or should be delegated for final decisions to Community Councils.

The Toronto Community Council also reports having taken the following action:

(1) Agreed that a group consisting of interested members of Toronto Community Council and citizens will meet and report back to the meeting of the Toronto Community Council to be held on February 18 and 19, 1998 on how the following goals listed below could best be fulfilled and implemented:

AND WHEREAS the said Interim Procedural By-law enables the Committee to decide, by majority vote, to waive compliance with the aforesaid requirement;

AND WHEREAS the Toronto Community Council considers the aforesaid requirement to be a disincentive to open and accessible community participation in local government issues;

AND WHEREAS it is the mandate of Community Councils to afford all citizens an opportunity to participate in local decision-making;

NOW THEREFORE IT IS MOVED that the Toronto Community Council waive the requirements of s. 131(2) and 131(3) of the Interim Procedural By-law adopted by Council on January 2, 6, 8 and 9, 1998, and hear oral submissions by any person in respect of matters on the agenda for any meeting of the Toronto Community Council, without the necessity of the deputant making written submissions in advance of the meeting.

a) Mr. John Sewell (January 20, 1998)

b) City Clerk (January 15, 1998)

(February 2, 1998)

Recommending that:

(1) City Council approve Application No. 997107 respecting a minor variance from Chapter 297, Signs, of the City of Toronto Municipal Code to maintain one illuminated ground sign; and

(2) The applicant be advised, upon approval of Application No. 997107, of the requirement to obtain the necessary permits from the Commissioner of Urban Development Services.

54. 400 UNIVERSITY AVENUE, APPLICATION NO. 998003: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF VARIANCES FROM CHAPTER 297, SIGNS, OF THE CITY OF TORONTO MUNICIPAL CODE (Downtown)

(February 2, 1998)

Recommending that:

(1) City Council approve Application No. 998003 respecting minor variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit two illuminated fascia signs.

(2) The applicant be advised, upon approval of Application No. 998003, of the requirement to obtain the necessary permits from the Commissioner of Urban Development Services.

55. 220 BAY STREET, APPLICATION NO. 997109: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A VARIANCE FROM CHAPTER 297, SIGNS, OF THE CITY OF TORONTO MUNICIPAL CODE (Downtown)

(February 2, 1998)

Recommending that:

(1) City Council approve Application No. 997109 respecting a minor variance from Chapter 297, Signs, of the City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit one illuminated fascia sign on condition that the owner agree not to erect additional exterior signage or authorize an application for additional exterior signage on the 1^st and 2^nd floors of the building except to identify the future ground floor tenant.

(2) The applicant be advised, upon approval of Application No. 997109, of the requirement to obtain the necessary permits from the Commissioner of Urban Development Services.

56. 273 BLOOR STREET WEST, APPLICATION NO. 997106: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF VARIANCES FROM CHAPTER 297, SIGNS, OF THE CITY OF TORONTO MUNICIPAL CODE (Downtown)

(February 2, 1998)

Recommending that:

(1) City Council approve Application No. 997106 respecting minor variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit two illuminated ground signs and two non-illuminated ground signs.

(2) The applicant be advised, upon approval of Application No. 997106, of the requirement to obtain the necessary permits from the Commissioner of Urban Development Services.

(3) The applicant be advised of the comments of Heritage Toronto respecting the condition of the front porch entrance as outlined in this report.

57. 175 BLOOR STREET EAST: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF VARIANCES FROM CHAPTER 297, SIGNS, OF THE CITY OF TORONTO MUNICIPAL CODE (Downtown)

(February 2, 1998)

Recommending that:

(1) City Council approve Application No. 997101, as revised, respecting minor variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit one illuminated pedestal sign.

(2) The applicant be advised, upon approval of Application No. 997101, as revised, of the requirement to obtain the necessary permits from the Commissioner of Urban Development Services.

58. 1884 QUEEN STREET EAST, APPLICATION NO. 998001: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A VARIANCE FROM CHAPTER 297, SIGNS, OF THE CITY OF TORONTO MUNICIPAL CODE (East Toronto)

(February 4,1998)

Recommending that:

(1) City Council approve Application No.998001 respecting a minor variance from Chapter 297, Signs, of the City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit four illuminated outrigger signs.

(2) The applicant be advised, upon approval of Application No. 998001, of the requirement to obtain the necessary permits from the Commissioner of Urban Development Services.

59. PRELIMINARY REPORT FOR OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT NO. 197025 TO PERMIT THE CONVERSION OF THE 10 STOREY INDUSTRIAL BUILDING AT 720 KING STREET WEST TO COMMERCIAL, LIGHT INDUSTRIAL AND LIVE/WORK UNITS (Trinity-Niagara)

(February 2, 1998)

Recommending that:

(1) The Commissioner be requested to hold a public meeting in the community to discuss the application and to notify owners and tenants within 300 metres of the site and the Ward Councillors; and

60. PRELIMINARY REPORT - 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)

(February 4, 1998)

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.

61. PRELIMINARY REPORT - 14 PRINCE ARTHUR AVENUE - APPLICATION NO. 197033 FOR OFFICIAL PLAN AND A ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS AND SITE PLAN APPROVAL TO PERMIT A TWO-STOREY ADDITION TO AN EXISTING COMMERCIAL-OFFICE BUILDING (Midtown)

(January 30, 1998)

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.

(February 4, 1998)

Recommending that:

(1) I be requested to hold a public meeting in the area to discuss the application and to notify tenants and owners within 300 metres of the site and the Ward Councillors.

(2) The owner submit to the Commissioner of Urban Development Services additional plans and information that address the outstanding issues identified in this report such as building orientation, building setbacks, built form, site access and parking.

(3) The owner submit to the Commissioner of Urban Development Services a Traffic Impact Study satisfactory to the Commissioner of City Works Services which addresses the impact of traffic during the peak traffic season (May to September) on the surrounding neighbourhood and takes into consideration site access and a mid-block street or driveway.

(4) The owner be advised that, prior to final Council approval of the project, the owner may be required to submit a Noise Impact Statement. The owner will be further advised of these requirements, as they relate to this project, by the Commissioner of City Works Services.

63. PRELIMINARY REPORT - 86, 96 AND 100 BLOOR STREET WEST - APPLICATION NO.197027 FOR OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS AND SITE PLAN APPROVAL TO PERMIT RETAIL USES, NINE MOVIE THEATRES AND A 143-UNIT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (Midtown)

(February 2,1998)

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 I be directed to pursue discussions with the applicant respecting public benefits as per Section 37 of the Planning Act.

(3) That the owners be required to submit a Pedestrian Level Wind Study, acceptable to me.

64. PRELIMINARY REPORT ON OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 197029 TO PERMIT THREE RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS WITH AT-GRADE COMMERCIAL USES ON THE BLOCK BOUNDED BY BAY STREET, DUNDAS STREET WEST, ELIZABETH STREET AND FOSTER PLACE (Downtown)

(February 2, 1998)

Recommending that:

(1) I be requested to hold a public meeting in the community to discuss the application and to notify owners and tenants within 300 metres of the site and the Ward Councillors.

(2) The owner be advised to close the existing vehicular entrance to the parking lot on the south side of Dundas Street West, prior to any further reporting on this application.

65. PROPOSALS: CHINATOWN INITIATIVE (Downtown)

(February 2, 1998)

Recommending that:

(1) Urban Development Services staff hold a public meeting in the area to discuss proposals made in this report, and that the Ward Councillors, Business Associations, Residents Associations and area residents be invited to attend the public meeting.

(2) Following the public meeting referred to in Recommendation 1 above, Commissioner of Urban Development Services staff prepare a final report with appropriate recommendations to the Toronto Community Council.

66. EXPROPRIATION OF THE PRIVATE LANE WHICH EXTENDS NORTHERLY FROM HUMBERSIDE AVENUE, BETWEEN HIGH PARK AVENUE AND PACIFIC AVENUE, FOR PUBLIC LANE PURPOSES (High Park)

(February 5, 1998)

Purpose: To request that City Council, as the Approving Authority under the Expropriations Act, consider the report of the Inquiry Office and decide whether to approve the application to expropriate the private lane described above for public lane purposes

67. EXPROPRIATION OF THE PRIVATE LANE AT THE REAR OF PREMISES NO. 58 - 66 WILLIAMSON ROAD AND 252 AND 256 GLEN MANOR DRIVE WEST, FOR PUBLIC LANE PURPOSES (East Toronto)

(February 5, 1998)

Purpose: To request that City Council, as the Approving Authority under the Expropriations Act, consider the report of the Inquiry Office and decide whether to approve its application to expropriate the private lane described above for public lane purposes

68. SETTLEMENT REPORT: ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD HEARING ON ZONING BY-LAW NO. 1997-0175 REGULATING THE SIZE OF RESTAURANTS, TAKE-OUT RESTAURANTS, CLUBS, BAKE-SHOPS, PLACES OF ASSEMBLY AND PLACES OF AMUSEMENT ON YONGE STREET BETWEEN SOUDAN AND DAVISVILLE AVENUES (North Toronto)

(February 3, 1998)

Recommending:

That City Council instruct the City Solicitor and the Commissioner of Urban Development Services to attend the Ontario Municipal Board hearing to settle the appeals respecting By-law No.1997-0175, based on the following terms:

(a) the appeal of By-law No.1997-0175 be dismissed;

(b) the City Solicitor and the Commissioner of Urban Development Services be authorized to present to the Ontario Municipal Board a settlement involving amendments to By-law No. 1997-0175 as it applies to 1910 Yonge Street, 1920 Yonge Street and 1962-66 Yonge Street to provide as follows:

- No building or portion thereof on lands known as 1910, 1920 and 1962-66 Yonge Street may be used for the purpose of a place of amusement;

- On lands known as 1910 Yonge Street, a restaurant, take-out restaurant, club, bake shop, or place of assembly is a permitted use provided:

- such uses are not located above the first storey above grade;

- the non-residential gross floor area of any individual use or combination of those uses does not exceed 375 m2;

- the total non-residential gross floor area of any and all of those uses does not exceed 1,125 m2; and

- at least one parking space is provided for each 100 m2 of total floor area or fraction thereof in excess of the first 700 m2 used for restaurants and take-out restaurants.

- On lands known as 1920 Yonge Street, a restaurant, take-out restaurant, club, bake shop, or place of assembly is a permitted use provided:

- such uses are not located above the first storey above grade;

- the non-residential gross floor area of any individual use or combination of those uses does not exceed 375 m2;

- the total non-residential gross floor area of any and all of those uses does not exceed 700 m2; and

- at least one parking space is provided for each 100 m2 of total floor area or fraction thereof in excess of the first 500 m2 used for restaurants and take-out restaurants.

- On lands known as 1962-1966 Yonge Street, a restaurant, take-out restaurant, club, bake shop, or place of assembly is a permitted use provided:

- such uses are not located above the first storey above grade;

- the non-residential gross floor area of any individual use or combination of those uses does not exceed 300m2; and

- the total non-residential gross floor area of any and all of those uses does not exceed 400 m2.

(c) the Ontario Municipal Board dispose of the Zoning appeal on the foregoing basis.

69. APPROVAL OF BENEFITTING ASSESSMENT BY-LAW - PARKING FACILITY AT 266, 268 AND 272 RHODES AVENUE AND 475, 481 AND 487 CRAVEN ROAD (East Toronto)

(February 5, 1997)

Recommending that:

(2) the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto

70. 75 HOWLAND AVENUE - MINOR VARIANCE APPEALS - ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD DECISION (Midtown)

(February 5, 1998)

Recommending that this report be received for information.

71. 121 AVENUE ROAD - ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD DECISION (Midtown)

(February 5, 1998)

Recommending that this report be received for information.

72. 111 GRANBY STREET - ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD DECISION (Downtown)

(January 27,1998)

Recommending that this report be received.

73. STATUS REPORT ON A MECHANISM TO PROVIDE COUNCILLORS WITH TIMELY NOTIFICATION OF COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT APPEALS AS REQUESTED BY COMMUNITY COUNCIL AT ITS MEETING OF JANUARY 21, 1998

(February 3, 1998)

Recommending that this report be received for information.