YORK COMMUNITY COUNCIL

A G E N D A

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST PURSUANT TO

THE MUNICIPAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST ACT.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES.

Minutes of the York Community Council meeting held on September 16, 1998.

COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS.

1.REQUEST FOR NO STOPPING ANYTIME PROHIBITION ON JOHN STREET

Ward 27, York-Humber.

(DEPUTATION ITEM)

9:45 a.m.John Kiru, Co-ordinator, Weston B.I.A.

Andrew Koropeski, Director, Transportation Services District 1

(September 25, 1998)

Recommending that the Uniform Traffic By-law No.2958-94 be amended to prohibit stopping on both the north and south sides of John Street between Weston Road and a point 30 metres east thereof; advising that Barbara Bonkowsky, Shift Supervisor, Parking Enforcement West, Toronto Police Services, through Councillor Frances Nunziata, is requesting consideration to change the current No Parking to a No Stopping Anytime regulation on both the north and south sides of John Street to facilitate unimpeded vehicular flow; and also because John Street is a service loop for the Toronto Transit Commission, unimpeded vehicular access is critical for service delivery.

2.POLICY DIRECTIONS: HARMONIZING ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL LEGISLATION; AND DRAFT BY-LAW RESPECTING ANIMALS.

(DEPUTATION ITEM)

10:00 a.m.None Confirmed.

(Advertised in the York Guardian October 3-4, 1998 edition.)

Interim Contact, Board of Health for the City of Toronto Health Unit

(September 16, 1998)

Forwarding the recommendations of the Board of Health at its meeting on September 15, 1998 that the report (September 1, 1998) from the Medical Officer of Health be adopted and forwarded to each Community Council for further consultation on October 14, 1998 with the community and that comments be forwarded to the Board of Health by October 23, 1998; adopted the joint report (August 26, 1998) from the Medical Officer of Health and City Solicitor recommending that the by-law attached be forwarded to the Community Councils for consideration at their meetings on October 14, 1998 and that the recommendations from those meetings be forwarded to the Board of Health by October 23, 1998; and that the Board of Health give consideration to holding a special meeting in mid-November to hear deputations on draft animal care and control legislation.

City Clerk

(August 28, 1998)

Requesting that the Community Councils, when holding public hearings on possible amendments to the Animal Control By-law in October, 1998, hear deputations on the uniform policy for leashed and unleashed dogs in City parks; and that the outcome of such hearings on this issue be forwarded to the Board of Health and Economic Development Committee, and providing a copy of Clause No. 1 embodied in Report No. 7 of The Community and Neighbourhood Services Committee which was adopted, as amended, by the Council of the City of Toronto at its meeting held on July 29, 30, and 31, 1998.

3.REQUEST FOR BARRIER AT SMYTHE PARK, Ward 27, York-Humber.

(DEPUTATION ITEM)

10:15 a.m.Sgt. Paul Hogg, No. 12 Division, Toronto Police Department

Jack Lund, Vice President, Roseland Ratepayers'

and Residents' Association

Councillor Frances Nunziata, Ward 27, York-Humber

(September 17, 1998)

Advising that the Roseland Ratepayers' and Residents' Association has requested that a barrier be erected at the Scarlett Road entrance to Smythe Park and that it be locked at 10:00 p.m. and opened at 7:00 a.m.

4.REQUEST FOR REMOVAL OF CITY-OWNED TREE 17 GRANDVILLE AVENUE

Ward 27, York-Humber.

(DEPUTATION ITEM)

10:30 a.m.Mrs. Labaine Miller, 17 Grandville Avenue

K. W. Dickin, York Parks and Recreation

(October 1, 1998)

Recommending that the mature Maple tree located at 17 Grandville Avenue be pruned and not removed as it does not qualify for removal according to the tree by-law.

5.8 LOUVAIN STREET, REQUEST FOR TREE REMOVAL

Ward 27, York Humber.

10:45 a.m.Mrs. Hinchcliffe, 8 Louvain Street

K. W. Dickin, Yorks Parks and Recreation

(October 1, 1998)

Recommending that the city-owned flowering crab tree located on the boulevard in front of 8 Louvain Street not be removed as requested by the homeowner as it does not qualify for removal according to the tree by-law.

6.33 PRISCILLA AVENUE - REMOVAL OF ONE FOOT RESERVE

STRIP AT REAR, Ward 27, York Humber.

(DEPUTATION ITEM)

11:00 a.m.Jassie Khurana, Khurana Associates

Jassie Khurana, Khurana Associates, 148 Glendale Avenue, Toronto

(August 26, 1998)

Requesting that York Community Council take the necessary steps to allow vehicular access over the one foot reserve strip in Registered Plan 615 where Winfield Avenue (formerly Mariposa Street) terminates at the rear of the above property; advising that the owner of No. 33 Priscilla Avenue wishes to construct a new two storey detached house on the lot; that a one foot reserve abutting the rear lot line at the terminus of Winfield Avenue technically prevents vehicular access to the property as it has not been assumed for highway purposes.

7.REVERSAL OF ON-STREET PARKING ON LAMBTON AVENUE BETWEEN CLIFF STREET AND ARNOLD AVENUE, Ward 27, York-Humber.

(DEPUTATION ITEM)

11:15 a.m.John Niemeyer, 48 Lambton Avenue

Councillor Bill Saundercook, Ward 27, York-Humber

(October 2, 1998)

Advising that Mr. Neimeyer is requesting York Community Council to reconsider its decision and implement the original request to reverse parking from the north to the south side Lambton Avenue between Cliff Street and Arnold Avenue; advising that a report came to the first York Community Council meeting at which Council approved a motion to poll for support for alternate side parking, as well as the reversal; and that the poll results showed very similar results for both measures but Council opted to implement alternate side parking.

8.PROPOSED BY-LAW TO CLOSE A PORTION OF ROSELAWN AVENUE BETWEEN ANASTACIA COURT AND CASTLEFIELD AVENUE FOR VEHICULAR TRAFFIC ONLY, AND INSTALLATION OF A GUARDRAIL AND CURBING - Ward 28, York Eglinton.

(DEFERRED FROM MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 16, 1998)

Ref. Clause No. 16 (a) in Report No. 10, The York Community Council deferred consideration of the proposed by-law, and requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to direct the York Director of Professional Services to report next day on the feasibility of implementing a directional change in traffic, in order to increase the safety of the above intersection, in consultation with Mr. Wajid Khan and Mr. Gordon Patterson.

9.DEPUTATIONS.

(DEFERRED FROM MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 16, 1998)

Ref. Clause No. 7 (hh) of York Community Council Report No. 2, meeting of February 18, 1998 wherein York Community Council approved a procedure with respect to deputations, for a trial period of six months.

10.BUS BAYS FOR ST. MATTHEW'S SEPARATE SCHOOL,

Ward 27, York Humber.

Councillor Bill Saundercook, Ward 27, York Humber

(September 23, 1998)

Requesting staff to report to Community Council on the feasibility of the request by Donna Cousineau, the Chairperson of St. Matthew's School Council, for a cost estimate drawing for 18 Lavender Road school bus bays, and any further recommendations on facilitating the traffic flow on Lavender Road in order to drop off students outside of the school.

11.SHELL STATION ON BATHURST STREET AND CLAXTON BOULEVARD

Ward 28, York-Eglinton.

Councillors Adams, Bossons, Davis, and Mihevc

(September 21, 1998)

Requesting that the Committee of Adjustment defer consideration of the application to allow them the opportunity to: 1) to meet with local area constituents and with Shell Officials;

2) specifically, to examine the legal means by which the City can regulate the hours of operation of the Shell Station and Kiosk; and 3)to examine by-laws related to signage and lighting; that appropriate staff report to York Community Council on the issue of hours of operation, signage and lighting; and that they will advise Committee of Adjustment on the resolution of the matter.

12.ROAD CONSTRUCTION AND TRAFFIC CALMING

Ward 27, York-Humber and Ward 28, York-Eglinton.

Councillor Joe Mihevc, Ward 28, York-Eglinton

(September 17, 1998)

Requesting consideration of a motion to reaffirm the former City of York policy whereby whenever roads and sidewalks are to be reconstructed, staff will examine the feasibility and desirability of installing traffic calming devices at these locations.

13.PLANTER BOXES ON STREETS, Ward 28, York-Eglinton.

Councillor Joe Mihevc, Ward 28, York-Eglinton

(September 23, 1998)

Requesting that staff look at more permanent options to restrict the traffic flow; and advising that complaints have been received about the planter box at the intersection of Barrie Avenue and Winona Drive; that these boxes have been moved a number of times, and once moved, allow for access where prohibited.

14.ENCROACHMENT APPLICATION FOR 37 ROCHDALE AVENUE.

Ward 28, York-Eglinton.

City Clerk

(September 24, 1998)

Recommending that the City Solicitor be instructed to prepare for presentation to Council, a by-law authorising the encroachment at 37 Rochdale Avenue or, if necessary, to prepare an Encroachment Agreement and By-law authorising the entering into of that agreement.

15.APPLICATION FOR LIQUOR LICENCE, 1688 EGLINTON AVENUE WEST 1290636 ONTARIO INC. - "ROTI KING", Ward 28, York-Eglinton.

City Clerk

(October 1, 1998)

Recommending that authorization be provided to forward departmental comments to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario; and advising that departmental clearances have been provided.

16.TREE REMOVAL BY-LAW.

Ken Dickin, York Parks and Recreation

(September 28, 1998)

Recommending that Council direct the Legal Services Division to prepare a by-law for the removal of City-owned trees, and that forestry staff begin removal and planting; advising that where a tree has been removed, the resident has agreed to permit the City to plant a replacement tree; and that removal and planting costs are approved in the 1998 Operating Budget.

17.288 AND 290 BOON AVENUE, Ward 28, York-Eglinton.

Jim Laughlin, Manager, Field Office, West District

(September 30, 1998)

Recommending that the report be received for information; advising that the permit issued to 290 Boon Avenue in 1993 was issued correctly and the eavestrough of the building does not encroach onto the property at 288 Boon Avenue; and that the City is not a party to any dispute that exists or may arise between the property owners regarding their private property rights.

18.REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF THE EXPIRY OF PART LOT CONTROL EXEMPTION LIPPINCOTT STREET EAST, F. ZAPPONE LIMITED

FILE Pl98-001, Ward 27 -York Humber.

Karen V. Bricker, MCIP, Director of Community Planning, West District

(September 28, 1998)

Recommending that (1) Council enact a By-law to extend the expiration of Part-lot control exemption and to delete certain parcels on the development site from Part-lot control exemption, in accordance with the draft Amending By-law attached as Appendix 2 to this report, and (2) that appropriate City staff be instructed to give effect thereto including registration of the Amending By-law once it is enacted; and advising that the request to extend the expiration of Part-lot Control as it applies to Weston Road and Lippincott Street East is reasonable; that Council should consider enacting a By-law to amend Part-lot Control Exemption By-law No. 3499-97 in order to: (i) extend the expiration of Part-lot control exemption for a further six month period to June 31, 1999, and ( ii) limit the operation of Part-lot control exemption to Parts 28 to 38, inclusive and Part 41, on Reference Plan 64R-15348 which contain the remaining townhouses to be sold.

19.APPEAL OF COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT DECISIONS,

Ward 28, York-Eglinton.

Karen V. Bricker, MCIP, Director Community Planning, West District

(September 28, 1998)

Recommending that Legal and Planning staff representation be provided for the appeal regarding application No. CA-98-223, 91 Clovelly Avenue; and advising that the subject appeal was reviewed by staff who are of the opinion that the application involves substantive planning issues; therefore, legal and staff representation at the Ontario Municipal Board is warranted.

20.CONSOLIDATED REPORT ON A PRESERVATION ZONING STUDY FOR A PORTION OF STRATHEARN ROAD AND A ZONING AMENDMENT APPLICATION FOR 3 STRATHEARN ROAD, FILE R98-006

Ward 28, York-Eglinton.

Karen V. Bricker, MCIP, Director of Community Planning, West District

(September 30, 1998)

Recommending (1) that the rezoning application for 3 Strathearn Road be refused; and (2) that planning staff and legal staff be directed to attend the November 18, 1998 Ontario Municipal Board hearing to support this recommendation; advising that approval of the subject zoning amendment application is likely to set a precedent for similar applications in relation to the other twelve (12) large lots on Strathearn Road; that this precedent would potentially undermine the character, stability, and integrity of by the area and therefore does not meet the intent of the Official Plan and the preservative zoning restriction.

21.PRELIMINARY REPORT:

OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS

- GOLDLIST PROPERTIES INC., 310 AND 320 TWEEDSMUIR AVENUE,

FILE OR98-002, Ward 28, York-Eglinton.

Karen V. Bricker, MCIP, Director of Community Planning, West District

(September 28, 1998)

Recommending that (1) this report be received; (2) the application continue to be circulated, (3) an Open House Meeting be scheduled for October 1998, and; (4) that a further staff report be available prior to the scheduling of the Planning Act public meeting; advising that the report is to provide preliminary comments on an application received on July 30, 1998, from Goldlist Properties Inc.; that the application is to amend the Official Plan for the former City of York planning area and Zoning By-law No. 1-83 to permit the construction of two new 25 storey condominium buildings of 119 units each, and 32 townhouses, for a total of 270 units; and that the development will entail the demolition of two existing high rise rental apartment buildings containing 246 units; that the development specific issues relate to height, density, massing, design, landscape preservation, traffic impact and on-site parking and circulation; and that in addition to these issues, the impact of the loss of rental units and their replacement with new condominium units in the context of the mix of housing types and tenure in the area has also been identified.

22.NEW DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED,

Ward 27, York-Humber and Ward 28, York-Eglinton.

Karen Bricker, Director Community Planning, West District

(September 29, 1998)

Recommending that this report on new development applications be received; and advising that a Zoning By-Law Amendment application has been received for 2 Florence Crescent; and that Site Plan Approval Applications have been received for 9-17 Robina Avenue, 2130 Eglinton Avenue West, 450 Gilbert Avenue, 1515 Bathurst Street, and 165-171 Vaughan Road.

23.PRESENTATIONS: BEAUTIFUL YORK CONTEST

Ward 27, York-Humber and Ward 28, York-Eglinton.

5:00 p.m.Award presentations to the following winners:

Back Yard1stCarlos Caetano, 216 Gilbert Avenue

2ndManuel Caetano, 212A Schell Avenue

Corner Lot1stInes Battiston, 130 Bowie Avenue

Condominium1stIvan Codrington, 85 Emmett Avenue

Small Front1stCarlos Caetano, 216 Gilbert Avenue

2ndAlice Tomchuk, 299 Kane Avenue

Helen Hastings, 178 Dunraven Drive

3rdFrancesco Naccarato, 29 Woodenhill Court

Large Front1stBrian Empey, 82 Humberview Road

2ndIan McColl, 62 Langmuir Crescent

3rdDiane McBurney, 93 Humberview Road

Carlos and Elizabetta Rosa, 116 Guestville Avenue

Alice Burton, 57 Baby Point Crescent

Dawne Moss, Special Events Co-Ordinator

(September 18, 1998)

Advising of the award presentations for the Beautiful York Contest and that 216 Gilbert Avenue took two first place honours.