YORK COMMUNITY COUNCIL

A G E N D A

Location:Council Chamber, 2nd Floor

York Civic Centre

2700 Eglinton Avenue West, Toronto

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST PURSUANT TO

THE MUNICIPAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST ACT.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES.

Minutes of the York Community Council meeting held on October 14, 1998.

COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS.

1.RESULTS OF RECENT YOUTH FORUM.

(DEPUTATION ITEM)

10:00 a.m.Loren Grebanier, Coordinator of the For Youth Project

Councillor Bill Saundercook, Chair, York Community Council

(October 15, 1998)

Advising that Loren Grebanier, Coordinator of the For Youth Project will be presenting the results of their recent Youth Forum to the York Community Council.

2.THE LEARNING ENRICHMENT FOUNDATION.

(DEPUTATION ITEM)

10:15 a.m.Eunice Grayson, Executive Director,

The Learning Enrichment Foundation

Councillor Bill Saundercook, Chair, York Community Council

(October 23, 1998)

Advising that Eunice Grayson of The Learning Enrichment Foundation has requested to make a deputation to the York Community Council.

3.REDISTRIBUTION OF COMMUNITY SERVICE GRANTS.

(DEPUTATION ITEM)

10:30 a.m.Martin Zichy

Councillor Joe Mihevc, Ward 28, York Eglinton

(October 21, 1998)

Requesting that the letter from Martin Zichy, be placed on the agenda and that he be provided time to speak on this item.

Martin Zichy, 97 Earlsdale Avenue

(October 1, 1998)

Requesting that York Community Council take a strong position against the idea of redistribution of Community Service Grants for the sake of all those who are in need of the services and for the needed city building for which Councillors are responsible if there is obsoletely no extra resources in the budget to support the growing demand for services; that this is not to deny that the needs in the suburbs are no less significant then they are in the inner city.

4.APPLICATION FOR DEMOLITION APPROVAL - 82 BUTTONWOOD AVENUE

PRITTIE BUILDING, WEST PARK HOSPITAL, Ward 27, York-Humber.

10:45 a.m.Barry Monaghan, President and Chief Executive Officer, West Park Hospital

Councillor Frances Nunziata, Ward 27, York Humber

(October 29, 1998)

Advising that West Park Hospital has requested to make a deputation in connection with the Application for Demolition Approval report to be considered by York Community Council.

B. Ashton , Director of Buildings and Deputy Chief Building Official, West District

(October 30, 1998)

Recommending that the application to demolish the Prittie Building on the West Park Hospital site at 82 Buttonwood Avenue be approved pursuant to By-law Number 3102-95 with no conditions of approval related to beautification; advising that no objections or concerns were expressed by the various departments; that the property is designated Institutional in the Official Plan and is zoned R2 Residential District; that site specific zoning under the provisions of Section 16(197) of Zoning By-law Number 1-83 also applies to the lands to permit the lands to be used for hospital and nursing home purposes; that the building was previously used for health care purposes but is now vacant; that West Park Hospital has advised that an application has been made to the Ministry of Health for approval of an allocation for long term care beds for the hospital site and if approved, the hospital would initiate applications for approval of a long term care facility and this demolition site would be the preferred location for the facility; that Local Historical Committees have been notified regarding the demolition permit application; and that the Community Planning Division suggests that the applicant be advised that Site Plan Control will apply to the development of the site, subject to the provisions of the City of York Site Plan Control By-law.

5.8 LOUVAIN STREET - REQUEST FOR TREE REMOVAL,

Ward 27, York-Humber.

(DEFERRED FROM OCTOBER 14, 1998 MEETING)

(Note: Mrs. Hinchcliffe was contacted and has declined to appear before

York Community Council.)

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.(a)SHELL STATION ON BATHURST STREET AND CLAXTON BOULEVARD,

Ward 28, York-Eglinton.

(DEFERRED FROM THE OCTOBER 14, 1998 MEETING)

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: (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.

(b)APPEAL OF COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT DECISIONS,

- 1586 BATHURST STREET, Ward 28, York-Eglinton.

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

(October 27, 1998)

Recommending that staff representation not be provided for the appeal regarding application No. CA-98-212, 1586 Bathurst Street; and advising that the subject appeal was reviewed by staff who did not object to the application.

7.PARKS PROCEDURE - 1999 OPERATING YEAR,

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

Councillor Joe Mihevc, Ward 28, York-Eglinton

(October 19, 1998)

Requesting that Parks Staff report on the schedule and procedure of the Parks Department in York for the 1999 budget year and for a comparison with all other former City Parks Departments.

8.ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVE - RESERVE ACCOUNT,

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

Councillor Joe Mihevc, Ward 28, York-Eglinton

(October 19, 1998)

Requesting that Parks staff report on the feasibility of hiring two students per York Ward,using the $10,000.00 reserve account, to poll residents on the following environmental initiatives: (1) having their downspout disconnected; (2) having a tree planted on their property; and (3) using a composter and blue/grey box.

9.NOTIFICATION TO RESIDENTS WITH REGARD TO TRAFFIC DURING CONSTRUCTION, Ward 27, York-Humber and Ward 28, York-Eglinton.

Councillor Joe Mihevc, Ward 28, York-Eglinton

(October 20, 1998)

Requesting that in future local residents and community schools be notified of temporary traffic changes so that children can be made aware of them; that the signs state temporary change rather than a new change; and advising of the numerous complaints from residents on Winnett Avenue who were not notified of plans to change Winnett Avenue temporarily from a one way to a two way street while construction took place in October.

10.SMYTHE PARK TENNIS COURTS, Ward 27, York Humber.

Councillor Bill Saundercook, Chair, York Community Council

(October 27, 1998)

Requesting that York Community Council ask Parks Department staff to report on a plan of action for the rehabilitation of the Smythe Park tennis courts at the next Community Council meeting; and advising that they are in poor condition.

11.TRAFFIC CONCERNS - AILEEN AVENUE BETWEEN KEELE STREET AND SILVERTHORN AVENUE, Ward 27, York-Humber.

Councillor Frances Nunziata, Ward 27, York-Humber

(October 22, 1998)

Requesting that staff report on the traffic situation on Aileen Avenue; and advising that a number of vehicles are using Aileen Avenue to bypass making the left at the signalized intersection at Rogers Road, just south of Aileen Avenue; that vehicles turning left from Keele Street to Aileen Avenue are having trouble making the turn without mounting the curb due to the rate of speed travelling southbound on Keele Street; that the postal box located on the south of Aileen Avenue has been hit and thrown by vehicles on four (4) separate occasions, and the concern about the speed of the cars travelling on Aileen Avenue.

12.KEELE STREET AND LONBOROUGH AVENUE

- TRAFFIC SAFETY CONCERNS, Ward 27, York-Humber.

Councillor Frances Nunziata, Ward 27, York-Humber

(October 26, 1998)

Requesting staff report on what action can be taken to improve safety at this location, including in that report a compliance study of the no left turn regulation from Keele Street and Lonborough Avenue; advising that prior to the beginning of this school year, a child was struck crossing Keele Street at that location; that cars are illegally parked on both sides of Irving Road at Keele Street, where parents load and unload their children rather than using the school=s parking lot located on Clearview Heights; that vehicles travelling southbound on Keele Street are making illegal left-hand turns onto Lonborough Avenue, contrary to the posted ANo Left Turns@ from 7:00 to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., except Sundays and Public Holidays, regulation, when they can legally make left-hand turns at Beechborough Avenue; and that her office has (1) requested Parking Enforcement West monitor the illegal parking on Irving Avenue; and (2) requested the Toronto Police Department, 12 Division, enforce the no left turn regulation at Keele and Lonborough Avenue.

13.FLORENCE GELL PARK - COMMUNITY CONCERNS,

Ward 27, York-Humber.

Councillor Frances Nunziata, Ward 27, York-Humber

(October 26, 1998)

Advising that the Warren Park Ratepayers= Association is requesting lighting in Florence Gell Park because the back corner of the park near the climbing apparatus has become a Ahang out@ for teens approximately fourteen to twenty years of age; that the teens use the apparatus as a Arecreation@ room where they smoke and drink beer; and that consideration also be given to installing a wading pool near the centre of the park to replace the walkway that is being used as a raceway for bicyclists.

14.REQUEST FOR BY-LAW PROHIBITING GARBAGE, WASTE , AND RECYCLING MATERIAL BEING PLACED ON ARTERIAL ROADS FOR COLLECTION ON NON-COLLECTION DAYS.

Councillor Frances Nunziata, Ward 27, York-Humber

(October 27, 1998)

Requesting consideration of a motion, seconded by Councillor Mihevc, that the York Community Council indicate to the Works and Utilities Committee and the Urban Environment and Development Committee, that it supports the drafting of a by-law that would prohibit garbage, waste, and recycling material from being put out on arterial roads for collection on non-collection days, and that the municipality be empowered to fine those property owners and businesses who fail to comply with this by-law.

15.PROPOSED CLOSING OF SCHOOLS AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A JOINT TASK FORCE WITH THE TORONTO DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD.

Councillor Frances Nunziata, Ward 27, York-Humber

(October 29, 1998)

Requesting consideration of a motion, seconded by Councillor Mihevc, that the York Community Council, request that the Toronto Board of Education declare that it cannot facilitate the closing of schools for the Harris Government, and rejects any educational funding formula based on square footage which will result in the closing of schools throughout the City; and further, that the York Community Council request that City of Toronto Council establish a joint task force with the Toronto District School Board to co-ordinate opposition to the new provincial funding formula, explore alternative funding mechanisms and that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to all Toronto area MPPs.

16.TRAFFIC CALMING MEASURES ON GREENBROOK DRIVE,

Ward 27, York Humber.

Councillor Frances Nunziata, Ward 27, York-Humber.

(October 29, 1998)

Requesting that petitions regarding traffic calming devices be placed on the York Community Council Agenda so they will become part of the public record.

17.APPLICATION FOR EXEMPTION FROM PART-LOT CONTROL

- G. BISNAIRE FOR LEXINGTON GREEN HOMES LTD.

185 WRIGHT AVENUE, File No.: PL98-002, Ward 27, York-Humber.

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

(October 27, 1998)

Recommending that (1) the application for exemption from Part-Lot Control by Lexington Green Homes Ltd. for 16 semi-detached lots be approved; (2) City Council enact a By-law to exempt certain lands from Part-Lot Control, in accordance with the draft By-law attached as Schedule 1 to this report and once enacted, the By-law be subsequently registered on title; and (3) prior to the Bill being introduced to City Council, the City be in receipt of an undertaking from the Owner, to advise the Director of Community Planning, West District, in writing forthwith of the sale of the last of the multiple residential lots comprising lands described in the By-law; and advising that this method of land division is typically used in developments of semi-detached dwellings and townhouses where it is much easier to finalize the precise lot boundaries after the dwellings have been constructed; that it is also a more expeditious method of land division than either Plan of Subdivision or Consent by Committee of Adjustment.

18.NEW DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED,

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

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

(October 27, 1998)

Recommending that the report be received; and advising that two applications for Site Plan Approval had been received: (1) 424 Gilbert Avenue for six semi-detached dwellings following from a rezoning application for same; and (2) 1956 Weston Road for the alteration of existing commercial building into four commercial freehold units each on its own lot with equal share ownership of parking area; and two applications for Part Lot Control Exemption: (1) 1575 Weston Road to amend Part Lot Control exemption By-law Number 3499-97 to extend the Part Lot exemption expiration date; and (2) 285 Wright Avenue to subdivide semi-detached lots within a plan of subdivision for conveyance of semi-detached housing.

19.TREE REMOVAL BY-LAW,

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

K. W. 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 the list provided indicates locations where trees located on City property have either been removed or are in need of removal and the reason for the request; and that in each case, where a tree has been removed, the resident has agreed to permit the City to plant a replacement tree.

20.ENCROACHMENT APPLICATION FOR 62 LIVINGSTONE AVENUE,

Ward 28, York-Eglinton.

City Clerk

(October 9, 1998)

Recommending that the City Solicitor be instructed to prepare for presentation to Council, a by-law authorising the encroachment at 62 Livingstone Avenue or, if necessary, to prepare an Encroachment Agreement and By-law authorising the entering into of that agreement; and advising that no objections were received from any of the City departments.

7:00 P.M.PLANNING ACT PUBLIC MEETING.

21.ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION, M AND J CARVALHO,

19 KENORA CRESCENT, File No.: R97-001, Ward 27 - York Humber.

(DEPUTATION ITEM)

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

(October 23, 1998)

Recommending that: (1) the application revised as reflected in Option two set out in this report be approved subject to the holding of a Planning Act Public Meeting to obtain the views of the community and the conditions outlined in this report; and (2) York Zoning By-law Number 1-83 be amended in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Schedule 1 to this report; advising that Option 2 would alter the garage height at the rear by changing the flat roof to a sloping or pitched roof; that this will involve lowering the rear wall height by approximately 1.5 metres (5 feet) to approximately 3.1 metres (10 feet) and reconstructing the rear one third depth (approximately 2.2 metres (7 feet) of the garage with a sloping roof; that this alteration will lower the rear roof line to the height of the original pitched roof garage roof line, reduce the mass of the rear wall and the rear portions of the side walls, and will improve the scale and relationship of the garage to the abutting properties at the rear; and that the Conditions to Approval are (1.) Fulfilment of the following conditions prior to enactment of the amending by-law: ( i) receipt by the Building Division of a professional engineer=s report to confirm stability of the masonry walls and roof structure.

7:15 P.M.

22.HARMONIZING PARKS AND RECREATION USER FEES.

(DEPUTATION ITEM)

Staff Slide Presentation.

Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, Parks and Recreation

(October 27, 1998)

Providing Recommended Policy Principles: (1) Recreation programs are important municipal services which contribute significant personal, social, economic and environmental benefits which enhance the well-being of Toronto citizens, their neighbourhoods and the local economy; (2) We shall ensure all City Residents year-round accessibility to high quality community recreation and leisure programs regardless of their ability to pay; (3) We shall ensure equity and fairness to taxpayers and contribute to the long term vitality of public recreation services provided by the City and the voluntary and not-for-profit sectors; and (4) we shall encourage maximum opportunity for the enjoyable, healthful, satisfying and creative use of leisure time; Recommended Policy Elements: (1) Client and taxpayers at the forefront of pricing decisions; (2) Consistency city-wide; (3) Quality service standards not influenced by user fees; (4) Priority to children, youth, seniors, persons with a disability and

voluntarism; (5) accessibility strategies; (6) Price based on benefits to user, benefits to community and operating costs; and (7) Accountability; and Recommended Implementation Guidelines: (1) Establish list of services which do not charge a user fee and are available universally; (2) Where a user fee is to be charged, fees to be based on different levels of cost recovery (10% to over 100%); (3) Harmonize spring 1999, followed by stable price strategy to ensure future adjustments are gradual; (4) Establish effective measures to provide access to low income individuals and high need communities; (5) Monitor and adjust fees on an annual basis prior to the submission of the annual budget; and (6) Utilize a variety of effective user fee methods including current technologies to enhance customer service (eg. Access Asmart@ card and improved registration system.

Councillor Bill Saundercook, Chair, York Community Council

(August 18, 1998)

Requesting that deputations on Parks and Recreation User Fees be scheduled on the York Community Council agenda for the evening of November 12, 1998.