TORONTO COMMUNITY COUNCIL

A G E N D A

Date of Meeting: November 12, 1998Enquiry:Frances Pritchard Time: 9:30 a.m. Interim Contact

Location: Council Chamber392-7033

Metro Hallfpritcha@city.toronto.

55 John Street on.ca

DEPUTATION SCHEDULE - NOVEMBER 12, 1998

Items 1 -710:00 a.m.

Items 9 - 1411:00 a.m.

Item 1512 noon

Items 16 - 242:00 p.m.

Items 25 - 323:00 p.m.

PUBLIC HEARING:

1.CITY SOLICITOR SUBMITTING PROPOSED SIGN BY-LAW AMENDMENT PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH 146(E) OF SECTION 210 OF THE MUNICIPAL ACT, 1990 - 1 DUNDAS STREET WEST ET AL. (TORONTO EATON CENTRE) (Downtown) (Report Not Yet Available)

a)Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

(October 29, 1998)

Respecting 1 Dundas Street West et al (Toronto Eaton Centre), Application No. 998079: Request for Approval of an Application for a Site Specific Amendment to Chapter 297, Signs, of the Former City of Toronto Municipal Code.

PUBLIC MEETING:

2.CITY SOLICITOR SUBMITTING PROPOSED ZONING BY-LAW PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 34(12) AND 34(15) OF THE PLANNING ACT - 69 PRESCOTT AVENUE (Davenport) (Report Not Yet Available)

a)Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

(October 23, 1998)

Final Report on Zoning By-law Amendment Application No. 198005 to permit a development proposal at 69 Prescott Avenue consisting of 5 detached houses and the acceptance of a 172 square metre parcel of land at the rear of the site as the owner=s park levy contribution under the former City of Toronto Municipal Code

DEPUTATION:

3.40 BAY STREET (71 FRONT STREET WEST, 15 YORK STREET) - APPLICATION NO. 998062: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF VARIANCES FROM CHAPTER 297, SIGNS, OF THE FORMER CITY OF TORONTO MUNICIPAL CODE (Downtown)

Commissioner or Urban Planning and Development Services

(October 27, 1998)

Recommending that:

(1)City Council refuse Application No. 998062 respecting minor variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit two non-illuminated roof signs, category AL@.

(2)City Council approve Application No. 998062 respecting minor variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit 47 exterior signs of various types on the following conditions:

(i)that the four Search Lights AA@ be activated only on event days and that they be illuminated only between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. and that this be controlled by means of an automatic timing device and that the City receive written approval from Transport Canada prior to the issuance of a sign permit;

(ii)that the third party component of the Practice Facility, identification sign AE@, not exceed an area of 20 m5 and that it consist only of letters and logo;

(iii)that the two fascia signs AF@ not exceed an area of 25 m5 each and that the signs consist of a combination of text or logo and graphic; and

(iv)that the three fascia signs AK@ not exceed an area of 15 m5 each and that they consist only of letters and logo.

(3)That City Council grant authority to:

(i)allow a minor variance to the provisions of Section 12(8) of the former Metro Sign By-law 211-74 to permit the installation of four signs within the public right-of-way of Lake Shore Boulevard West;

(ii)amend the former Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto/Air Canada Centre ramp agreement to permit the attachment of the pedestrian directional sign on top of the ramp parapet wall, and the parking identification sign to the ramp bulkhead. The resultant agreement is to contain such terms and conditions deemed necessary by the City of Toronto Solicitor, City Treasurer and Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to protect the Corporation=s interests; and

(iii)direct the appropriate City of Toronto Officials to give effect thereto.

(4)That prior to applying for an occupancy permit, the applicant shall submit plans identifying signage for disabled persons to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services and that the signage be installed prior to the issuance of the occupancy permit.

(5)That the PATH system signage be secured under a separate Wayfinding Agreement to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services as outlined in the Precinct R Development Agreement and that PATH system signage be installed prior to occupancy.

(6)That the applicant be advised, upon partial approval of Application No. 998062, of the requirement to obtain the necessary permits from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services.

PUBLIC MEETING:

4.CITY SOLICITOR SUBMITTING PROPOSED OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS - 85 BLOOR STREET EAST AND 44 HAYDEN STREET (Downtown) (Report Not Yet Available)

a)Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

(October 26, 1998)

Final Report, Application No. 197030, - 85 Bloor Street East and 44 Hayden Street for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for a mixed-use building containing ground floor retail uses and 252 residential condominium units

PUBLIC MEETING:

5.CITY SOLICITOR SUBMITTING PROPOSED ZONING BY-LAW AND PROPOSED PLAN OF SUBDIVISION PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 34(12), 34(15) AND 51(20) OF THE PLANNING ACT - 2078 AND 2300 ST. CLAIR AVENUE WEST AND 66 SYMES ROAD (Davenport) (Report Not Yet Available)

a)Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services - Final Report (Report Not Yet Available)

b)Catherine A. Lyons, Good man Phillips and Vineberg

(October 27, 1998)

PUBLIC MEETING:

6.CITY SOLICITOR SUBMITTING PROPOSED OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND ZONING BY-LAW PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 17(15)(C) AND 34(12) OF THE PLANNING ACT - 123 EGLINTON AVENUE EAST AND 108 REDPATH AVENUE (North Toronto) (Report Not Yet Available)

a)Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

(October 1, 1998)

Final Report on Application No. 197021 for Site Specific Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments and Site Plan Approval to permit the replacement of the existing Union Carbide Building with an 18-storey residential condominium apartment building

b)(October 14, 1998) from Ms. Marion Joppe, Chair, Heritage Toronto

c)(October 26, 1998) from Michael McClelland

d)(October 13, 1998) from Mr. Michael Freel, Chairman, Building and Development Committee, South Eglinton Ratepayers and Residents Association

e)(October 8, 1998) from Ms. Shirley Morriss

f)Landscape Concept Plan from Ms. Mary Bull, McCarthy Tétrault, on behalf of the Applicant

g)(October 26, 1998) from the City Clerk, Toronto Community Council, forwarding the Community Council=s action of October 14, 1998

DEPUTATION:

7.OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND REZONING - 429 LAKE SHORE BOULEVARD EAST AND 324 CHERRY STREET, HOME DEPOT (Don River)

Director, Community Planning, South District

(October 29, 1998)

Recommending that the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services prepare a further report on this application to be forwarded as a deputation to the Community Council meeting of November 12, 1998.

DEPUTATION:

8.RESIDENTIAL DEMOLITION APPLICATION - 79 DUNFIELD AVENUE (North Toronto)

Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

(October 14, 1998)

Recommending:

(1)That City Council refuse to extend the conditions attached to residential demolition permit 366234, and

(2)That Council direct the City Clerk to enter on the collector's roll, to be collected in like manner as municipal taxes, the sum of $20,000.00, and that such sum shall, until payment thereof, be a lien or charge upon the land in respect of which the permits to demolish the residential properties were issued.

DEPUTATION:

9.INCLUSION ON THE CITY OF TORONTO INVENTORY OF HERITAGE PROPERTIES - 359-361 ONTARIO STREET (JAMES MCMILLAN HOUSES) (Don River)

Managing Director, Toronto Historical Board

(October 26, 1998)

Recommending:

(1)That City Council include the properties at 359-361 Ontario Street (James McMillan Houses) on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties.

(2)That the appropriate officials be authorized to take whatever action is necessary to give effect hereto.

DEPUTATION:

10.16 HIGHLAND AVENUE - CONSTRUCTION OF A WROUGHT IRON FENCE AND STONE PILLARS (Midtown)

Acting Assistant Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, Transportation Services

(October 27, 1998)

Recommending that City Council approve the construction of the 1.2 m high wrought iron fence and stone pillars within the City street allowance fronting 16 Highland Avenue and that the owner enter into an agreement with the City of Toronto, as prescribed under Chapter 313 of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code.

DEPUTATION:

11.MAINTENANCE OF A FENCE - 136 HEDDINGTON AVENUE (North Toronto)

Acting Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, Transportation Services

(October 28, 1998)

Recommending that City Council approve the maintenance of a wrought iron fence within the City street allowance fronting 136 Heddington Avenue, subject to the owner entering into an agreement with the City of Toronto, as prescribed under Chapter 313 of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code.

DEPUTATION:

12.APPLICATION FOR A CURBLANE VENDING PERMIT - JAMES STREET, EAST SIDE, 84.5 METRES NORTH OF QUEEN STREET WEST (Downtown)

Acting Assistant Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, Transportation Services

(October 28, 1998)

Recommending that a permit be issued to Mr. Kancho Kolev, for curblane vending on James Street, east side, 84.5 metres north of Queen Street West, notwithstanding the objection received by the adjoining property owner.

DEPUTATION:

13.REQUEST FOR REMOVAL OF ONE CITY OWNED TREE - 314 ST. CLARENS AVENUE (Trinity-Niagara)

Commissioner, Economic Development, Culture and Tourism

(October 15, 1998)

Recommending that tree removal be denied.

DEPUTATION:

14.40 ALEXANDER STREET - REQUEST FOR THE REMOVAL OF TWO TREES SITUATED ON PRIVATE PROPERTY (Downtown)

Commissioner, Economic Development, Culture & Tourism

(October 29, 1998)

Recommending that if Toronto Community Council approves the request for the removal of the two trees situated on private property indicated in this report, that such approval be conditional on:

(1)the trees in question not being removed until permitted construction and/or demolition related activities in accordance with plans approved under the building permit application for the subject project commence which warrant the destruction of the trees; and

(2)the applicant planting a minimum of ten (10) 200 cm replacement trees in accordance with Landscape Plan L-1a prepared by Terraplan Landscape Architects, received by Economic Development, Culture & Tourism, Forestry Services on October 20, 1998 and on file with the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture & Tourism.

DEPUTATION:

15.CLOSING TIME RESTRICTION FOR BOULEVARD CAFES ON COMMERCIAL FRONTAGES - QUEEN STREET EAST, BETWEEN COXWELL AVENUE AND VICTORIA PARK AVENUE (East Toronto)

Acting Assistant Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, Transportation Services

(October 28, 1998)

Recommending:

(1)That all licensed and approved cafe operators on Queen Street East, between Coxwell Avenue and Victoria Park Avenue, as listed in Appendix >A=, be notified of the proposed change in their operating hours to 11:00 p.m., where no time restrictions previously existed, and be given the opportunity to be heard by the Toronto Community Council;

(2)That, after hearing of deputations, Chapter 313 of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code be amended, substantially in the form of a draft by-law (Appendix >B=), by adding a new subsection to ' 313-36; and

(3)That the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action is required to give effect thereto, including the introduction of all necessary bills.

PUBLIC HEARING:

16.ALTERATION OF BARTLETT AVENUE NORTH BY THE INSTALLATION OF SPEED HUMPS BETWEEN GEARY AVENUE AND DAVENPORT ROAD AND TO REDUCE THE SPEED FROM 40 KM/HR TO 30 KM/HR. (Davenport)

City Solicitor submitting Draft By-law

a)Clause 40, Contained in Report No. 11 of The Toronto Community Council headed ATraffic Calming Measures - Bartlett Avenue North (Davenport)@, which was adopted without amendment by City Council at its regular meeting held on October 1 and 2, 1998

PUBLIC HEARING:

17.PROPOSED CLOSING AND CONVEYANCING OF THE PUBLIC LANE NORTH OF SCOLLARD STREET, EXTENDING EASTERLY FROM HAZELTON AVENUE, BETWEEN NOS. 35 AND 37 HAZELTON AVENUE AND TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE THEREOF (Midtown)

City Solicitor submitting Draft By-law

(October 14, 1998)

a)Clause 25, Contained in Report No. 24 of The Executive Committee of the Former City of Toronto headed AProposed Closing and Conveyancing - Public Lane North of Scollard Street, Extending Easterly from Hazelton Avenue, Between Nos. 35 and 37 Hazelton Avenue (Ward 13)@, which was adopted without amendment by City Council at its Regular Meeting held on October 6 and 7, 1997

PUBLIC HEARING:

18.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 - 1641 QUEEN STREET EAST (East Toronto)

City Solicitor submitting Draft By-law

a)Clause 43, Contained in Report No. 10 of The Toronto Community Council headed AProposed Closing of the Portion of Eastern Avenue Linking Queen Street East and the Eastern Avenue/Kingston Road Extension and Public Lane - 1641 Queen Street East (East Toronto)@, which was adopted without amendment by City Council at its Regular Meeting held on July 29, 30 and 31, 1998.

PUBLIC HEARING:

19.ALTERATION OF PRESCOTT AVENUE BY THE INSTALLATION OF SPEED HUMPS FROM ST. CLAIR AVENUE WEST TO ROCKWELL AVENUE AND TO REDUCE THE SPEED LIMIT FROM 40 KM/HR TO 30 KM/HR. (Davenport)

City Solicitor submitting Draft By-law

a)Clause 11, Contained in Report No. 11 of The Toronto Community Council headed APrescott Avenue, from St. Clair Avenue West to Rockwell Avenue - Implementation of Alternate Side Parking (Davenport)@, which was amended and adopted by City Council at its Regular Meeting held on October 1 and 2, 1998.

PUBLIC HEARING:

20.ALTERATIONS OF EASTWOOD ROAD BY THE INSTALLATION OF SPEED HUMPS FROM BELLHAVEN ROAD TO WOODBINE AVENUE AND TO REDUCE THE SPEED LIMIT FROM 40 KM/HR TO 30 KM/HR. (East Toronto)

City Solicitor submitting Draft By-law

a)Clause 42, Contained in Report No. 42 of The Toronto Community Council headed AInstallation of Traffic Control Devices - Eastwood Road from Woodbine Avenue to Bellhaven Road (East Toronto)@, which was adopted without amendment by City Council at its Regular Meeting held on October 1 and 2, 1998.

PUBLIC HEARING:

21.ALTERATION OF ROXBOROUGH DRIVE BY THE INSTALLATION OF SPEED HUMPS FROM MOUNT PLEASANT ROAD TO HIGHLAND AVENUE AND TO REDUCE THE SPEED LIMIT FROM 40 KM/HR TO 30 KM/HR. (Midtown)

City Solicitor submitting Draft By-law

a)Clause 30, Contained in Report No. 11 of The Toronto Community Council headed AProposed Installation of Speed Humps - Roxborough Drive from Mt. Pleasant Road to Highland Avenue (Midtown)@, which was adopted without amendment by City Council at its Regular Meeting held on October 1 and 2, 1998.

DEPUTATION:

22.REQUEST FOR ANGLED DRIVEWAY WIDENING - 228 BLACKTHORN AVENUE (Davenport)

(DEFERRED FROM TORONTO COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 16, 1998)

Acting Assistant Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services

(September 2, 1998)

Recommending that City Council deny the request for an exemption from the by-law to permit angled driveway widening at 228 Blackthorn Avenue, as such a request does not comply with Chapter 248 of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code due to insufficient space to meet the required clearance from back of the City sidewalk and the landscaping requirements.

DEPUTATION:

23.3256 YONGE STREET - MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 331, ARTICLE III, TREES (North Toronto)

Commissioner, Economic Development, Culture & Tourism

(October 23, 1998)

Recommending that City Council:

(1)Issue a permit for injury to the two Norway Maples on the condition that during construction of the parking pad, the applicant agrees to hire an arborist to implement a tree preservation plan prepared by Shady Lane Expert Tree Care Inc., dated September 11, 1998

OR

(2)Refuse to issue a permit for injury requiring the applicant to abandon plans for the parking pad.

DEPUTATION:

24.10 & 20 AVOCA AVENUE - MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 331, ARTICLE III, TREES (Midtown)

Commissioner, Economic Development, Culture & Tourism

(October 22, 1998)

Recommending that Toronto Community Council approve the request for removal of the four trees situated on private property indicated in this report conditional on:

(1)the trees in question not being removed until permitted construction related activities in accordance with plans approved under the building permit application for the subject project commence which warrant the destruction of the trees;

(2)the applicant planting one eighty millimetre caliper, large growing nursery stock tree for each tree that is approved for removal.

DEPUTATION:

25.APPEAL OF DENIAL OF APPLICATION FOR COMMERCIAL BOULEVARD PARKING - 232 CHRISTIE STREET (Davenport)

Acting Assistant Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, Transportation Services

(October 28, 1998)

Recommending that:

(1)City Council deny the application for commercial boulevard parking on the Yarmouth Road flankage of 232 Christie Street; OR

(2)City Council approve the application for commercial boulevard parking on the Yarmouth Road flankage of 232 Christie Street, notwithstanding the business having a legal non-conforming use status, and that such approval be subject to the applicant complying with the criteria set out in ' 313-39 of Municipal Code Chapter 313, Streets and Sidewalks, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code.

DEPUTATION:

26.REQUEST FOR AN EXEMPTION FROM MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 400, TO PERMIT FRONT YARD PARKING AT 4 KINGSWOOD ROAD (East Toronto)

(DEFERRED FROM TORONTO COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 16, 1998)

Acting Assistant Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services

(September 14, 1998)

Recommending that:

(1)City Council deny the request for an exemption from the by-law to permit front yard parking at 4 Kingswood Road, as such a request does not comply with Municipal Code Chapter 400 of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code; and

(2)Should the Toronto Community Council consider Ms. Keenan=s proposal, that this report be deferred to the November 12, 1998 meeting of the Toronto Community Council, at which time I will report on the physical requirements of the by-law related to 4 Kingswood Road and the results of a poll for the hearing of deputations.

(a)City Clerk, Toronto Community Council

(September 22, 1998)

Forwarding the actions of the Toronto Community Council at its meeting held on September 16, 1998.

DEPUTATION:

27.REQUEST FOR AN EXEMPTION FROM MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 400, TO PERMIT FRONT YARD PARKING - 155 SILVER BIRCH AVENUE (East Toronto)

Acting Assistant Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, Transportation Services

(October 28, 1998)

Recommending:

(1)That City Council deny the request for an exemption from the by-law to permit front yard parking at 155 Silver Birch Avenue, as such a request does not comply with Chapter 400 of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code; OR

(2)That, should the Toronto Community Council consider this proposal, this report be deferred to the February 1999 meeting of the Toronto Community Council, and the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services be requested to report at that time on the results of a poll for the hearing of deputations.

DEPUTATION:

28.APPEAL OF DENIAL OF APPLICATION FOR A BOULEVARD CAFE - 718 COLLEGE STREET (Trinity-Niagara)

Acting Assistant Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, Transportation Services

(October 29, 1998)

Recommending:

(1)That City Council deny the application for a boulevard cafe at 718 College Street;

OR

(2)(a)That City Council approve the application for a boulevard cafe at 718 College Street, 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

(b)That, should City Council approve a boulevard cafe application at 718 College Street, the licensed boulevard cafe area at 720 College Street be reduced to 2.3 m in width, consistent with the width of the cafe area proposed for 718 College Street; and

(c)That the cafe operator at 720 College Street be notified of the proposed reduction in the width of the cafe area and be given the opportunity to appear before the Toronto Community Council.

DEPUTATION:

29.NATURAL GARDEN EXEMPTION REQUEST - TORONTO MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 202, - 56 GILMOUR AVENUE (High Park)

Commissioner, Urban Planning and Development Services

(October 5, 1998)

Recommending:

(1)That City Council grant an exemption under Municipal Code, Chapter 202, Section 202-2D to cancel the served notice and to allow a natural garden to remain at 56 Gilmour Avenue; OR

(2)That City Council confirm the served notice and direct that a second notice be given under Municipal Code, Chapter 202, Section 202-2D requiring the cutting of grass and weeds, as prescribed in the regulations.

DEPUTATION:

30.NATURAL GARDEN EXEMPTION REQUEST - TORONTO MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 202, - 98 CASTLEFIELD AVENUE (North Toronto)

Commissioner, Urban Planning and Development Services

(October 2, 1998)

Recommending:

(1)That City Council grant an exemption under Municipal Code, Chapter 202, Section 202-2D to cancel the served notice and to allow a natural garden to remain at 98 Castlefield Avenue; OR

(2)That City Council confirm the served notice and direct that a second notice be given under Municipal Code, Chapter 202, Section 202-2D requiring the cutting of grass and weeds, as prescribed in the regulations.

DEPUTATION:

31.NATURAL GARDEN EXEMPTION REQUEST - TORONTO MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 202, - 699 MARKHAM STREET (Midtown)

Commissioner, Urban Planning and Development Services

(October 5, 1998)

Recommending:

(1)That City Council grant an exemption under Municipal Code, Chapter 202, Section 202-2D to cancel the served notice and to allow a natural garden to remain at 699 Markham Street; OR

(2)That City Council confirm the served notice and direct that a second notice be given under Municipal Code, Chapter 202, Section 202-2D requiring the cutting of grass and weeds, as prescribed in the regulations.

DEPUTATION:

32.HARMONIZING RECREATION USER FEES

(PRESENTATION BY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, CULTURE AND TOURISM, PARKS AND RECREATION STAFF)

Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, Parks and Recreation

(October 27, 1998)

REPORTS/COMMUNICATIONS (TO BE CONSIDERED AT 9:30 A.M.):

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST PURSUANT TO THE MUNICIPAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST ACT.

33.APPOINTMENT OF NEW BOARD MEMBERS - 519 CHURCH STREET COMMUNITY CENTRE

Executive Director, 519 Church Street Community Centre

(October 21, 1998)

34.275 WALLACE AVENUE - PRELIMINARY REPORT ON APPLICATION NO. 298006 FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW (Davenport)

Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

(October 22, 1998)

Recommending that I be requested to hold a public meeting in the community to discuss the application and to notify owners and residents within 120 metres of the site and the Ward Councillors.

35.18 KING STREET EAST - REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF VARIANCES FROM CHAPTER 297, SIGNS, OF THE FORMER CITY OF TORONTO MUNICIPAL CODE (Downtown)

Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

(October 21, 1998)

Recommending that City Council approve Application No. 998080 respecting minor variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit five encroaching, non-illuminated, projecting, banner signs at 18 King Street East.

36.8 SOUTH KINGSWAY - REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A VARIANCE FROM CHAPTER 297, SIGNS, OF THE FORMER CITY OF TORONTO MUNICIPAL CODE (High Park)

Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

(October 27, 1997)

Recommending that:

(1)City Council approve Application No. 998050 respecting a minor variance from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit 16 illuminated signs and 2 non-illuminated signs.

(2)The applicant be advised, upon approval of Application No. 998050, of the requirement to obtain the necessary permits from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services.

37.227 CHURCH STREET - REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A VARIANCE FROM CHAPTER 297, SIGNS, OF THE FORMER CITY OF TORONTO MUNICIPAL CODE (Downtown)

Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

(October 27, 1998)

Recommending that City Council approve Application No. 998075 respecting a minor variance from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit one illuminated, fascia sign at 227 Church Street.

38.366 ADELAIDE STREET EAST - REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A VARIANCE FROM CHAPTER 297, SIGNS, OF THE FORMER CITY OF TORONTO MUNICIPAL CODE (Don River)

Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

(October 28, 1998)

Recommending that City Council approve Application No. 998083 respecting a minor variance from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit one non-illuminated, projecting, banner sign at 366 Adelaide Street East.

39.110 BLOOR STREET WEST - REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A VARIANCE FROM CHAPTER 297, SIGNS, OF THE FORMER CITY OF TORONTO MUNICIPAL CODE (Midtown)

Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

(October 28, 1998)

Recommending that:

(1)City Council approve Application No. 998078 respecting a minor variance from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit one illuminated pedestal sign on condition that the owner agree not to erect or authorize an application for any additional freestanding signage on the premises other than the recommended pedestal sign.

(2)The applicant be advised, upon approval of Application No. 998078, of the requirement to obtain the necessary permits from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services.

40.2114 YONGE STREET - REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF VARIANCES FROM CHAPTER 297, SIGNS, OF THE FORMER CITY OF TORONTO MUNICIPAL CODE (North Toronto)

Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

(October 26, 1998)

Recommending:

(1)That City Council approve Application No. 998072 respecting a minor variance from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to maintain two illuminated fascia signs at 2114 Yonge Street on the condition that the existing inflatable Michelin / Uniroyal advertising sign placed near the public sidewalk on the south side of Hillsdale Avenue West be removed prior to the issuance of the necessary permits.

(2)That the applicant be advised, upon approval of Application No. 998072, of the requirement to obtain the necessary permit from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services.

41.100 QUEEN=S PARK AVENUE, APPLICATION NO. 998076: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF VARIANCES FROM CHAPTER 297, SIGNS, OF THE FORMER CITY OF TORONTO MUNICIPAL CODE (Downtown)

Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

(October 20, 1998)

Recommending that:

(1)City Council approve Application No. 998076 respecting minor variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit one illuminated pedestal sign, one non-illuminated ground sign and one non-illuminated fascia sign.

(2)The applicant be advised, upon approval of Application No. 998076, of the requirement to obtain the necessary permits from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services.

42.STATUS REPORT ON THE PARKDALE CONFLICT RESOLUTION PROCESS (High Park)

Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

(October 27, 1998)

Recommending that this report be received for information.

43.PROPOSALS REPORT - AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATIONS AND GAS BARS: PROPOSALS FOR ZONING AMENDMENTS, SITE PLAN APPROVAL, DESIGN GUIDELINES AND AMENDMENTS TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 297 - SIGNS, FORMER CITY OF TORONTO (All Wards in the former City of Toronto)

Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

(October 29, 1998)

Recommending that:

(1)The Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services hold a public meeting to discuss the proposals contained in this report respecting proposed Zoning By-law amendments, proposed amendments to the Municipal Code, proposed amendments to the ASign By-law@ and proposed Design Guidelines for Automobile Service Stations and Gas Bars.

(2)The draft by-law attached to the report (July 14, 1998) of the City Solicitor with respect to this matter be withdrawn pending the outcome of the process outlined in Recommendation No. 1.

(3)Copies of this report, including the attached Design Guidelines, be distributed to residents groups, gasoline retailers and other interested parties for their comment prior to the public meeting.

(4)I be requested to report back to Toronto Community Council on the outcome of the public meeting.

(5)The City Solicitor be requested to submit the necessary draft by-laws in consultation with the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services to implement the recommendations embodied in my final report.

44.PART LOT CONTROL EXEMPTION BY-LAW - 150 - 172 KING STREET EAST AND 61 AND 63 JARVIS STREET, 199 AND 207 ADELAIDE STREET EAST AND 80 GEORGE STREET (Downtown)

Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

(October 22, 1998)

Recommending that the City Solicitor be authorized to submit a Bill to Council exempting from part lot control, pursuant to Section 50(7) of the Planning Act, lands located at 150, 156, 158, 160, 168 and 172 King Street East, 61 and 63 Jarvis Street, and 80 George Street, which were the subject of Site Plan Approvals under Application Nos. 195026 and 397152, with an expiry date of 7 years from the date of adoption by Council.

45.ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD DECISION - 30 AND 40 CHARLES STREET EAST AND 35 HAYDEN STREET (Downtown)

City Solicitor

(October 16, 1998)

Recommending that this report be received for information.

46. 170 ROXBOROUGH DRIVE: REPORT ON COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT HEARING (Midtown)

Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

(October 27, 1998)

Recommending that this report be received by Toronto Community Council for its information.

47.ROOF TOP/ REAR YARD PATIO RESTRICTION BY-LAW (All Wards in the Former City of Toronto)

City Solicitor

(July 15, 1998)

Recommending that this report be received.

48.NAMING OF LANES - ST. JAMES COURT (Don River)

Executive Director of Technical Services, Works and Emergency Services

(October 20, 1998)

Recommending:

(1)That the lanes within the block bounded by Wellesley Street East, Wellesley Avenue, Parkview Avenue and St. James Cemetery, illustrated on Map A attached, be officially named ASt. James Court@; and

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

49.REQUEST FOR REMOVAL OF THREE CITY-OWNED TREES - 909 - 931 BAY STREET, 36 AND 38 BREADALBANE STREET (Downtown)

Commissioner, Economic Development, Culture and Tourism

(October 22, 1998)

Recommending that tree removal be approved on the condition that:

(1)the applicant submit a certified cheque in the amount of $5,214.26 to cover the value of the trees, removal costs and replacement costs of three City owned trees;

(2)the applicant plant six trees in tree pits on Bay Street City street allowance upon completion of the project; and

(3)the Landscape Plan L-1 and D-1, prepared by MBTW dated September 18, 1998 be revised to be in accordance with the City of Toronto Standard Continuous Tree Pit Planting Detail No=s 103, 103-1, 103-2 & 103-3.

50.REQUEST FOR REMOVAL OF ONE CITY-OWNED TREE - 18 FOXBAR ROAD (Midtown)

Commissioner, Economic Development, Culture and Tourism

(October 22, 1998)

Recommending that this request for tree removal be denied.

51.REQUEST FOR REMOVAL OF ONE CITY OWNED TREE - 585 BALLIOL STREET (North Toronto)

Commissioner, Economic Development, Culture and Tourism

(October 6, 1998)

Recommending that tree removal be denied.

52.REQUEST FOR REMOVAL OF ONE CITY OWNED TREE - 220 PRESCOTT AVENUE (Davenport)

Commissioner, Economic Development, Cultural and Tourism

(October 6, 1998)

Recommending that tree removal be denied.

53.KOO KOO ROO CANADA LIMITED - OPERATION OF THE BOULEVARD CAFE DURING THE 1998 CAFE SEASON - DE LISLE AVENUE FLANKAGE - 1510 YONGE STREET (Midtown)

Acting Assistant Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, Transportation Services

(October 28, 1998)

Recommending:

(1)That City Council approve the continuation of the existing boulevard cafe licence on the De Lisle Avenue flankage of 1510 Yonge Street, with the same terms and conditions as previously approved, i.e. 10:00 p.m. closing time, 7 days a week; and

(2)That, should City Council approve the continuation of the boulevard cafe licence, the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services be requested to report back after the end of the 1999 cafe season on the operation of the cafe.

54.COFFEE TIME - OPERATION OF THE BOULEVARD CAFE DURING THE 1998 CAFE SEASON - OSSINGTON AVENUE FLANKAGE OF 832 COLLEGE STREET (Trinity-Niagara)

Acting Assistant Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, Transportation Services

(October 28, 1998)

Recommending that City Council approve the continuation of the licence for the boulevard cafe on the Ossington Avenue flankage of 832 College Street, with the same terms and conditions as previously approved, i.e. Sunday to Thursday 10:30 p.m. closing time and Friday and Saturday 11:30 p.m. closing time, since there were no complaints received from the neighbourhood.

55.FRAN RESTAURANTS - OPERATION OF THE BOULEVARD CAFE - HOLLY STREET FLANKAGE OF 45 EGLINTON AVENUE EAST (North Toronto)

Acting Assistant Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, Transportation Services

(October 28, 1998)

Recommending that City Council approve the continuation of the licence for the boulevard cafe on the Holly Street flankage of 45 Eglinton Avenue East, with the same terms and conditions as previously approved, i.e. 11:00 p.m. closing time, 7 days a week, since there were no complaints received from the neighbourhood.

56..WHITLOCK=S RESTAURANT - EXTENSION OF HOURS OF OPERATION FOR THE BOULEVARD CAFE ON THE KENILWORTH AVENUE FLANKAGE OF 1961 QUEEN STREET EAST (East Toronto)

Acting Assistant Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, Transportation Services

(October 28, 1998)

Recommending that City Council approve the continuation of the licence for the boulevard cafe on the Kenilworth Avenue flankage of 1961 Queen Street East, with the same terms and conditions as previously approved, i.e. 11:00 p.m. closing time, 7 days a week, since there were no complaints received from the neighbourhood.

57.ESPRESSIMO CAFFEBAR - REQUEST TO EXTEND THE HOURS OF OPERATION FOR THE BOULEVARD CAFE ON THE ROXBOROUGH STREET WEST FLANKAGE OF 1094 YONGE STREET (Midtown)

Acting Assistant Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, Transportation Services

(October 28, 1998)

Recommending that City Council approve the continuation of the licence for the boulevard cafe on the Roxborough Street West flankage of 1094 Yonge Street, with the same terms and conditions as previously approved, i.e. 11:00 p.m. closing time, 7 days a week, since there were no complaints received from the neighbourhood.

58.OAK PARK AVENUE FROM DANFORTH AVENUE TO NEWMARKET AVENUE - REDUCTION OF THE SPEED LIMIT TO 40 KILOMETRES PER HOUR (East Toronto)

Director, Transportation Services, District 1

(October 13, 1998)

Recommending:

(1)That the maximum speed limit on Oak Park Avenue from Danforth Avenue to Newmarket Avenue be reduced from 50 kilometres per hour to 40 kilometres per hour; 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.

59.SHAW STREET FROM BLOOR STREET WEST TO COLLEGE STREET - INSTALLATION OF SPEED BUMPS (Trinity-Niagara)

Director, Transportation Services, District 1, Works and Emergency Services

(October 29, 1998)

Recommending:

(1)That in order to proceed with the installation of speed humps on Shaw Street from Bloor Street West to College Street, the traffic calming plan which was previously approved (but yet to be implemented) by the former City of Toronto Council at its meeting of July 14, 1997 (Clause 2 in City Services Committee Report No. 9) should be rescinded as follows:

(a)By-law No. 1997-0350 respecting pavement narrowings at specified locations on Shaw Street, from Bloor Street West to College Street, be rescinded;

(b)By-law No. 1997-0343 respecting the installation of a southbound bicycle lane on the west side of Shaw Street, from Bloor Street West to Dewson Street and from a point 70 metres south of Dewson Street to College Street, be rescinded; and

(c)the parking regulations which existed prior to the approval of the traffic calming plan be reinstated by approving the amendments to Chapter 400 of the Municipal Code identified in Appendix A attached to this report;

(2)That approval be given to alter sections of the roadway on Shaw Street, from Bloor Street West to College Street for traffic calming purposes as described below, with implementation subject to the favourable results of polling of the affected residents pursuant to the policy related to speed hump installation as adopted by the former City of Toronto Council:

AThe construction of speed humps on SHAW STREET from Bloor Street West to College Street, generally as shown on the attached print of Drawing No. 421F-5277, dated October, 1998.@

(3)That the speed limit be reduced from forty kilometres per hour to thirty kilometres per hour on Shaw Street from Bloor Street West to College Street, coincident with the implementation of the traffic calming measures; and

(4)That the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to implement the foregoing, including the introduction in Council of any Bills that may be required.

60.LANE BOUNDED BY DAVENPORT ROAD, LAUGHTON AVENUE, UXBRIDGE AVENUE AND PELHAM AVENUE - INSTALLATION OF SPEED BUMPS (Davenport)

Director, Transportation Services, District 1, Works and Emergency Services

(October 29, 1998)

Recommending:

(1)That the installation of speed bumps in the public lane bounded by Davenport Road, Laughton Avenue, Uxbridge Avenue and Pelham Avenue, as shown on Drawing Nos. 421F-5251 and 421F-5252, be approved; and

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

61.ALEXANDER STREET, BETWEEN YONGE STREET AND CHURCH STREET - REDUCTION OF THE SPEED LIMIT FROM FIFTY KILOMETRES PER HOUR TO FORTY KILOMETRES PER HOUR (Downtown)

Director, Transportation Services District 1, Works and Emergency Services

(October 14, 1998)

Recommending:

(1)That the speed limit be reduced from fifty kilometres per hour to forty kilometres per hour on Alexander Street, between Yonge Street and Church Street; 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.

62.INTERSECTION OF GLEN GORDON ROAD AND INDIAN GROVE - INSTALLATION OF ASTOP@ SIGN CONTROL (Davenport)

Director, Transportation Services District 1

(October 27, 1998)

Recommending:

(1)That a "Stop" sign be installed for westbound traffic on Glen Gordon Road at its intersection with Indian Grove; 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.

63.INTERSECTION OF DOROTHY STREET AND HILTZ AVENUE - IMPACT OF ALL-WAY ASTOP@SIGN CONTROL ON TRAFFIC OPERATION (East Toronto)

(DEFERRED FROM TORONTO COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 14, 1998)

Director, Transportation Services, District I

(September 28, 1998)

Recommending that this report be received for information

64.WALMER ROAD, FROM BLOOR STREET WEST TO A POINT 70 METRES NORTH - PARKING CONDITIONS (Midtown)

Director, Transportation Services, District 1, Works and Emergency Services

(October 29, 1998)

Recommending:

(1)That stopping be prohibited at anytime on both sides of Walmer Road from Bloor Street West to a point 70 metres north; 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.

65.WOOD STREET, NORTH SIDE, EAST OF YONGE STREET - PROHIBITION OF PARKING AT ANYTIME (Downtown)

Director, Transportation Services, District 1

(October 16, 1998)

Recommending:

(1)That the stopping prohibition at anytime on the north side of Wood Street, from a point 189.0 metres west of Church Street to a point 20.5 metres further west and from a point 220.5 metres west of Church Street to a point 22.0 metres further west, be rescinded;

(2)That the standing prohibition at anytime on the north side of Wood Street, from Yonge Street to a point 51.8 metres further east, be rescinded;

(3)That parking be prohibited at anytime on the north side of Wood Street, from a point 189.0 metres west of Church Street to Yonge Street; 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.

66.PERMIT PARKING HOURS OF OPERATION ON ROSEWELL AVENUE, BETWEEN LAWRENCE AVENUE WEST AND CHERITAN AVENUE (North Toronto)

Acting Assistant Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, Transportation Services

(October 29, 1998)

Recommending:

(1)That Rosewell Avenue, between Lawrence Avenue West and Cheritan Avenue, be deleted from Schedule >F= (12:01 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.) of Municipal Code Chapter 400, Traffic and Parking, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code;

(2)That Rosewell Avenue, between Lawrence Avenue West and Cheritan Avenue, be included in Schedule >A= (12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.) of Municipal Code Chapter 400, Traffic and Parking, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code; and

(3)That the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action is required to give effect thereto, including the introduction of all necessary bills.

67.INTRODUCTION OF PERMIT PARKING ON DAVENPORT ROAD, BETWEEN BATHURST STREET AND CHRISTIE STREET (Midtown)

(DEFERRED FROM TORONTO COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 14, 1998)

Director, Transportation Services District 1

(October 1, 1998)

Recommending that:

(1)permit parking be introduced on Davenport Road, between Bathurst Street and Christie Street, within permit parking area 5C, to operate during the hours of 12:01 a.m. and 10:00a.m., 7 days a week;

(2)Schedule P of Municipal Code Chapter 400, Traffic and Parking, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code, be amended to incorporate Davenport Road, between Bathurst Street and Christie Street; and

(3)the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto, including the introduction of all necessary bills.

68.INSTALLATION OF ON-STREET DISABLED PERSONS PARKING SPACES (High Park, Trinity Niagara and Davenport)

Director, Transportation Services, District 1

(October 22, 1998)

Recommending:

(1)That the installation of disabled on-street parking spaces as noted in Table AA@ of this report be approved; and

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

69.FRONT YARD PARKING FOR DISABLED PERSONS - 26 ASCOT AVENUE (Davenport)

Acting Assistant Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, Transportation Services

(October 28, 1998)

Recommending that City Council request the removal of the excess concrete paving fronting 26 Ascot Avenue and that permeable materials such as gravel, turf stone or ecostone be installed at 2.4 m from the base of the tree.

(a)(September 24, 1998) from Councillor Disero

70.REQUEST FOR SPEED BUMPS - AREA BOUNDED BY DAVENPORT ROAD, DUPONT STREET (RAILWAY TRACKS), CHRISTIE STREET AND OSSINGTON AVENUE (Davenport)

(DEFERRED FROM TORONTO COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 16, AND OCTOBER 14, 1998)

Councillor Disero

(September 1, 1998)

71.GAINSBOROUGH ROAD FROM GERRARD STREET EAST TO EASTWOOD ROAD - INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES (East Toronto)

Director, Transportation Services, District 1, Works and Emergency Services

(October 29, 1998)

Recommending:

(1) That approval be given to alter sections of the roadway on Gainsborough Road, from Gerrard Street East to Eastwood Road for traffic calming purposes as described below, with implementation subject to the favourable results of polling of the affected residents pursuant to the policy related to speed hump installation as adopted by the former City of Toronto Council:

"The construction of speed humps on GAINSBOROUGH ROAD from Gerrard Street East to Eastwood Road, generally as shown on the attached print of Drawing No. 421F-5283 dated October 1998";

(2) That the speed limit be reduced from forty kilometres per hour to thirty kilometres per hour on Gainsborough Road from Gerrard Street East to Eastwood Road, coincident with the implementation of traffic calming; and

(3) That the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to implement the foregoing, including the introduction in Council of any Bills that might be required.

72.INTERSECTION OF DUFFERIN STREET AND DUPONT STREET - PERMISSION TO RETAIN A SIGN RECENTLY POSTED ON THE NORTHEAST CORNER FOR CASA DO ALENTEGO (PORTUGUESE COMMUNITY CENTRE) - 1130 DUPONT STREET (Davenport)

Director, Transportation Services, District 1

(October 28, 1998)

Recommending that this report be received for information.

73.REVIEW OF IMPACTS RELATED TO PROPOSED CLOSINGS OF PORTIONS OF DOURO STREET AND CANNIFF STREET - MASSEY-FERGUSON LANDS (Trinity Niagara)

(DEFERRED FROM TORONTO COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 16, AND OCTOBER 14, 1998)

Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services

(September 2, 1998)

Recommending:

(1) That in order to address potential traffic operations problems at the intersection of King Street West/Douro Street in the vicinity of Sudbury Street while maintaining access, and in a less costly manner than a full street closure, the following be adopted:

(a)The intersection of Douro Street and King Street West be restricted to right turns in and right turns out only in conjunction with the installation of the traffic signals at the Sudbury Street/King Street West intersection;

(b)The Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services monitor the operation of this intersection after the implementation of the right-in/right out restriction and, if appropriate, designate the section of Douro Street, south of King Street West, for one-way southbound operations to address any operational problems at this intersection; OR

(2) That in the event Council decides a street closure of Douro Street, south of King Street West is appropriate, the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services be requested to initiate the formal closing process and report back to the Toronto Community Council, with such report to address design details, property implications and costs related to the proposal;

(3) That the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services, in consultation with the Commissioners of Urban Planning and Development Services and Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, report further on the feasibility and implications of the proposed closing of Canniff Street, east of Crawford Street; and

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

(a)(October 8, 1998) from Mr. Patrick J. Devine, Goodman and Carr, Barristers and Solicitors, on behalf of Urbancorp

(b)(October 13, 1998) from Mr. Ben Smith-Lea, President, Niagara Residents Association

(c)(October 13, 1998) from Mr. Robert A. Howald, Executive Vice President, Toronto Economic Development Corporation (TEDCO)

74.PROPOSED CLOSING OF PORTIONS OF THE PUBLIC HIGHWAY ADJACENT TO THE LAWRENCE SUBWAY STATION DEDICATED TO FORM PART OF YONGE STREET AND LAWRENCE AVENUE EAST (North Toronto)

Director, Transportation Services, District 1, Works and Emergency Services

(October 29, 1998)

Recommending:

1.That the portions of the public highway shown as Areas A, B and C on the attached Plan SYE2896, dated October 19, 1998, be stopped-up and closed as public highway and placed under the jurisdiction of the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism;

2.That the portion of the public highway shown as Area B on the attached Plan SYE2896, once stopped-up and closed as public highway, continue to be maintained as a taxi turnaround and stand;

3.That easements be reserved, if necessary, for the City and Utility Companies, over the entire portion of the public highway to be closed, for access, operation, use, inspection, repair, maintenance, reconstruction or alteration of the existing utilities and for the construction of additional or new services; and

4.That the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect to the foregoing, including the introduction in Council of any Bills that might be required.

75.DRAIN CLAIM - 156 FELSTEAD AVENUE (East Toronto)

(DEFERRED FROM TORONTO COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 14, 1998)

Councillor Bussin

(September 18, 1998)

76.FUTURE USE OF LAND CURRENTLY OCCUPIED BY OLD WESTON ROAD BRIDGE ABUTMENTS (Davenport)

Councillor Disero

(October 22, 1998)

Recommending that the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services be requested to hold a public meeting in the area on the future use of the City-owned lands near the Old Weston Road bridge abutments and report back to Toronto Community Council on land use options for these lands, including the possibility to granting an easement to the owners of the industrial building at 18 Hook Avenue in order to allow for the construction of a stair access to their second-story loading bay.