ETOBICOKE COMMUNITY COUNCIL

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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST PURSUANT TO

THE MUNICIPAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST ACT.

DEPUTATIONS - LIST WILL BE DISTRIBUTED AT MEETING.

DEPUTATION ITEMS.

1.TRAFFIC CONCERNS: JUDSON STREET BETWEEN ISLINGTON AVENUE AND ROYAL YORK ROAD (LAKESHORE-QUEENSWAY).

Director, Transportation Services, District 2

(May 26, 1999)

To respond to the concerns of area residents with respect to the speed and volume of vehicular traffic on JudsonStreet between Islington Avenue and Royal York Road; and recommending that:

(1)all-way stop controls not be installed at the intersection of Judson Street and HaroldStreet;

(2)all-way stop controls not be installed at the intersection of Judson Street and St.George Street;

(3)The Toronto Police Service be requested to enforce the 50 km/h speed limit on Judson Street, between Royal York Road and Islington Avenue; and

(4)that a solid centre line replace the broken centre line on Judson Street between Royal York Road and Islington Avenue.

Deputation: 10:00 a.m.

2.VARIANCES TO THE ETOBICOKE SIGN BY-LAW.

City Clerk

(April 22, 1999)

To advise Etobicoke Community Council of the decisions of the Sign Variance Advisory Committee at its meeting held on April 20, 1999, with respect to sign variance applications at the following locations:

(1)Urban Outdoor Trans Ad, 3 Queensway Lions Court (Lakeshore-Queensway);

(2)Pizza Pizza, 130 Rexdale Boulevard (Rexdale-Thistletown);

(3)Petro Canada Service Stations, 830 Burnhamthorpe Road (Markland-Centennial);

(4)Investors Group, 295 The West Mall (Markland-Centennial); and

(5)Home Depot, 1983 Kipling Avenue (Rexdale-Thistletown).

Deputation: 10:30 a.m. with respect to Item (1)

COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS.

3.VARIANCES TO THE ETOBICOKE SIGN BY-LAW.

City Clerk

(May 12, 1999)

To advise Etobicoke Community Council of the decisions of the Sign Variance Advisory Committee at its meeting held on May 11, 1999, with respect to sign variance applications at the following locations:

(1)Thorncrest Plaza, 1500 Islington Avenue (Kingsway-Humber); and

(2)30 Vice-Regent Boulevard (Rexdale-Thistletown).

4.MUNICIPAL BY-LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR THE ETOBICOKE DISTRICT.

Director of Buildings and Deputy Chief Building Official; and

District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, Etobicoke/York

(May 26, 1999)

To respond to the November 12, 1998 request of Etobicoke Community Council for the Deputy Chief Building Official, the Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, Etobicoke-York District, and the City Solicitor, to submit a joint report to the Community Council, to include recommendations for a mechanism by which citizens can be heard, and various levels of fines for repeat and long-standing violations; and recommending that the report be received for information.

5.TRAFFIC CONCERNS - CLIVEDEN AVENUE - SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT (LAKESHORE-QUEENSWAY).

Director, Transportation Services, District 2

(May 26, 1999)

Responding to the concerns of area residents with respect to vehicles travelling the wrong way on the one-way section of Cliveden Avenue between Bloor Street West and Meadowvale Drive; and to respond to the proposals put forward by the residents of the community as directed by the EtobicokeCommunity Council and Toronto Council by adoption of Clause 6 of Report No. 3 of the Etobicoke Community Council, on March 2, 3 and 4, 1999; and recommending that:

(1)District Transportation staff continue to assess the compliance of the one-way designation on Cliveden Avenue and report back to the Etobicoke Community Council within 6-8 months; and

(2)the Toronto Police Services be requested to enforce the one-way regulation on an on-going basis.

6.PEDESTRIAN CROSSING CONCERNS: HORNER AVENUE AT BETA STREET (LAKESHORE-QUEENSWAY).

Director, Transportation Services, District 2

(May 26, 1999)

To evaluate the request of the members of the Franklin Horner Community Centre to have a pedestrian crossover installed on Horner Avenue at Beta Street in conjunction with the reinstatement of the 50 km/h speed limit on the section of Horner Avenue between Beta Street and Gamma Street; and recommending that:

(1) a pedestrian crossover not be installed on Horner Avenue at Beta Street: and

(2) the existing 40 km/h speed limit on Horner Avenue along the frontage of the community centre be retained.

7.INTRODUCTION OF PARKING PROHIBITION: ALLENBY AVENUE (REXDALE-THISTLETOWN).

Director, Transportation Services, District 2

(May 26, 1999)

To propose the introduction of a "No Parking Anytime" prohibition for the south side of Allenby Avenue between Islington Avenue and the east limit of the road; and recommending that:

(1)parking be prohibited at all times on the south side of Allenby Avenue between Burrard Road and Grierson Road; and

(2)the associated by-law receive Council approval.

8.REMOVAL OF PARKING PROHIBITION: ROYALAVON CRESCENT (KINGSWAY-HUMBER).

Director, Transportation Services, District 2

(May 26, 1999)

To propose the removal of the "No Parking, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday" prohibition from both sides of Royalavon Crescent from Tyre Avenue to Holloway Road; and recommending that:

(1)the current No Parking, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday on both sides of RoyalavonCrescent regulation be removed to allow on-street parking from Tyre Avenue to Holloway Road; and

(2)the associated by-law receive Council approval.

9.INTRODUCTION OF PARKING PROHIBITION: BROWNRIDGE CRESCENT (REXDALE-THISTLETOWN).

Director, Transportation Services, District 2

(May 26, 1999)

To propose the introduction of a "No Parking, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday" prohibition for the south, west and north sides of Brownridge Crescent; and recommending that:

(1)parking be prohibited from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, on the south, west and north sides of BrownridgeCrescent; and

(2)the associated by-law receive Council approval.

10.ON-STREET PARKING PERMITS:

THE KINGSWAY/ANGLESEYBOULEVARD/BEXHILL COURT

(KINGSWAY-HUMBER).

Director, Transportation Services, District 2

(May 26, 1999)

To inform Etobicoke Community Council of the results of a public opinion survey regarding on-street parking permits in The Kingsway/Anglesey Boulevard/Bexhill Court area; and recommending that:

(1)On-street parking permits not be introduced on Anglesey Boulevard, The Kingsway, or BexhillCourt;

(2)The Toronto Parking Authority repair and/or replace the existing non-functioning parking meters on Anglesey Boulevard, The Kingsway, and Bexhill Court;

(3)The Toronto Parking Authority review the rate structure and permitted times for metered parking in The Kingsway/Anglesey Boulevard/Bexhill Court area; and

(4)The Toronto Parking Authority install additional metered parking stalls on the east side of TheKingsway, north of Anglesey Boulevard, and that Schedule C of Section187(11) and ScheduleVIII of Chapter 240 of the Etobicoke Municipal Code be amended accordingly, and as described in the attached by-laws.

11.PAYMENT IN LIEU OF PARKING - DR. J. P. BULGER,

3034-3036 BLOOR STREET WEST (KINGSWAY-HUMBER).

Director, Transportation Services, District 2

(May 26, 1999)

To advise Council of an application for exemption from the parking provisions of the Etobicoke Zoning Code requirement of nine additional vehicle parking stalls in association with a dental practice at 3034-3036 Bloor Street West and, under the terms and conditions of Etobicoke's payment-in-lieu of parking policy, recommending that Council approve this application.

12.REQUEST FOR ENDORSEMENT OF EVENT FOR LIQUOR LICENSING PURPOSES:

a)(April 13, 1999) from John Moffett, Commissioner, Big Six Softball League, regarding the Big Six Softball League Playoffs in Centennial Park, September 11 and 12, 1999.

b)(May 5, 1999) from Councillor Doug Holyday, regarding the Kiwanis Club of the Kingsway Beer Garden in conjunction with the Canada Day celebrations in Centennial Park, July 1, 1999 from 12:00noon to 10:00 p.m.

13.FIRE ROUTE DESIGNATION: 95 MELBERT ROAD

(MARKLAND-CENTENNIAL).

City Clerk

(May 11, 1999)

To obtain Council approval for the enactment of the appropriate by-law to approve the final designation of a fire route to enable by-law enforcement officers to tag illegally parked vehicles within the designated fire route; and recommending that:.

(1)the final designation of Fire Routes under Chapter 134 of the Etobicoke Municipal Code be approved at the following location:

95 Melbert Road; and

(2)the appropriate by-law be enacted by City Council.

14.FIRE ROUTES - VARIOUS LOCATIONS.

City Clerk

(May 11, 1999)

To obtain Council approval for the enactment of the appropriate by-law to allow the construction and maintenance of a fire route at various locations; and recommending that:

(1)Chapter 134-20 of the Etobicoke Municipal Code be amended by adding the following locations to Schedule 'B', "Lands Upon Which Fire Routes Are to be Constructed and Maintained":

10 Blackfriar Avenue; 41 Blackfriar Avenue; 25 Bridesburg Drive; 55 Bridesburg Drive; 2116Kipling Avenue; 250-300 Manitoba Street; 24 Montgomery Road; 25Queen's Plate Drive;100 Vulcan Street; and 90 Woodbine Downs Boulevard; and

(2)the appropriate by-law be enacted by City Council.

15.APPLICATION FOR AMENDMENT TO THE ETOBICOKE ZONING CODE - ADANAC REALTY LIMITED, NORTH SIDE OF BELL MANOR DRIVE, NORTH OF BERRY ROAD, WEST OF STEPHEN DRIVE - FILE NO. Z-2284 (LAKESHORE-QUEENSWAY).

Director of Community Planning, West District

(May 12, 1999)

To consider a proposal to rezone the 1 504 mē (0.37 acre) vacant parcel of land, located on the north side of Bell Manor Drive, north of Berry Road and west of Stephen Drive from Fifth Density Residential (R5) to Group Area Fourth Density Residential (R4G) to permit the development of eight freehold townhouse units; and recommending that the application be approved subject to a public meeting to obtain the views of interested parties and, if approved, that the conditions to approval outlined in this report be fulfilled.

Public Meeting: 3:30 p.m.

16.APPLICATION FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE ETOBICOKE ZONING CODE -

QUEENSCORP (33RD AVENUE) INC.,

3531-3533 AND 3535-3543 LAKE SHORE BOULEVARD WEST- FILE NO. Z-2288

(LAKESHORE-QUEENSWAY).

Director of Community Planning, West District

(April 29, 1999)

To consider an application to amend the Zoning Code to permit the development of a 4-storey, 46-unit "mainstreet" apartment building at 3531-3533 and 3535-3543 Lake Shore Boulevard West; and recommending that the application by Queenscorp (33rd Avenue) Inc. be approved subject to a public meeting to obtain the views of interested parties and, if approved, that an amending by-law be presented to Council for adoption.

Public Meeting: 4:00 p.m.

17.AMENDMENTS TO THE ETOBICOKE ZONING CODE - ANDREI VERBITSKY,

10 FAIRFIELD AVENUE - FILE NO. Z-2275 (LAKESHORE-QUEENSWAY).

Director of Community Planning, West District

(April 20, 1999)

To consider an application to amend the Zoning Code to permit the conversion of an existing duplex dwelling to a lodging house for seniors at 10 Fairfield Avenue; and recommending that the application by Andrei Verbitsky be approved, subject to a public meeting to obtain the views of interested parties and, the fulfillment of the conditions outlined in this report.

Public Meeting: 7:00 p.m.

18.APPLICATION FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE ETOBICOKE OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING CODE - WITTINGTON PROPERTIES LIMITED, SOUTH SIDE OF BURNHAMTHORPE CRESCENT, NORTH OF DUNDAS STREET WEST AND EAST OF BURNHAMTHORPE ROAD - FILE NO. Z-2283 (KINGSWAY-HUMBER).

18a.Director of Community Planning, West District

(May 6, 1999)

To consider a site specific proposal for an amendment to the Official Plan and Zoning Code with respect to an assembly of four properties located on the south side of Burnhamthorpe Crescent, north of Dundas Street West and east of Burnhamthorpe Road. The applicant is requesting a redesignation of the lands from Low Density Residential to High Density Residential and a rezoning from Second Density Residential (R2) to Sixth Density Residential (R6) to permit the development of a residential condominium project with two point block buildings of 10 and 12 storeys, joined by a 4 storey connecting building and a total of 155 units; and recommending that:

1.the application by Wittington Properties Limited be revised by reducing one floor from each building to reflect two point block buildings of 8 and 10 storeys in height with one additional floor on each building set back as a penthouse level as discussed in this report;

2.the application as revised pursuant to recommendation 1 above be approved, subject to a Public Meeting to obtain the views of interested parties and, the conditions outlined in this report; and

3.subject to the conditions set out in this report, by-laws to implement the Official Plan and Zoning to permit the revised development be introduced at Council.

18b.Mr. Douglas Dodds

(May 7, 1999)

Registering his opposition to the proposed development and its negative impact on the ambience of the area, and his concern about the impact on the traffic flow .

18c.Mr. Bob Berry, Director, Islington Ratepayers & Residents Association

(May 12, 1999)

In opposition to the proposed development, particularly in relationship to the Official Plan, and noting the redundancy of the "City Centre" referenced therein.

18d.Ms. Claire Tettmar

(May 10, 1999)

Voicing concern over the proposed development and the potential impact on the presently quiet residential area with no existing highrise development north of Dundas Street West.

18e.Mrs. Sylvia Giovanella, President, E.F.R.R.A.

(May 7, 1999)

Urging the Community Council to reject the application as there is no evidence that it is of benefit to the community and expressing concern that approval would set a dangerous precedent for future development.

18f.Ms. Louise Peacock

(May 10, 1999)

Objecting strenuously to the proposal, expressing serious concerns about the amount of traffic under present conditions, the erosion of existing greenspace and trees, and increase in air and noise pollution.

18g.Mr. and Mrs. D. Russell-Hill

(May 12, 1998)

Registering their concern and objection to the proposal as it would have a major negative impact on the neighbourhood, and add to existing traffic congestion.

18h.Mr. and Mrs. Alan Shiels

(May 13, 1999)

In opposition to the proposal as it will set a major precedent for possible future development, encourage the lifting of zoning on "safe" sites, noting the impact on existing traffic congestion, and that none of the local schools have capacity for additional students.

18i.Ms. Susan MacIntyre

(May 13, 1999)

In opposition to the proposal as inappropriate for the area, particularly in light of the present traffic situation.

18j. Mr. Murray Koebel

(May 13, 1999)

Vigorously opposing the application, citing issues of traffic, density, transition and respect for the existing single-family properties zones (R1).

18k.Ms. Shelley Stephens

(May 13, 1999)

Citing numerous examples of existing traffic problems in the area, and suggesting that a townhouse development would be more acceptable.

18l.Mr. Gordon Valde

(May 13, 1999)

In opposition to the precedent-setting proposal, and the threat to other properties in the area, as well as traffic concerns.

18m.Mr. and Mrs. William J. Moffet

(undated)

In opposition to the proposal, noting the serious and inappropriate impact on the existing single-family neighbourhood, and the impact on the already stressed traffic situation.

18n.Ms. Kim McAulay and Mr. Gerald Law

(May 13, 1999)

Strongly opposed the proposed high-rise development as unacceptable on the site and showing a lack of sensitivity for the neighbourhood, and, in particular, in view of the existing volume of traffic.

18o.Ms. Arabella Benson and Mr. Fraser McAllan

(May 13, 1999)

Submitting a petition, on behalf of residents of Babington Court, Hatton Court, and Riverbank Drive, strongly objecting to the proposed amendment to change the established single family zoning, the traffic congestion, the elimination of greenspace for parking purposes, etc.

18p.Mr. and Mrs. Bill Wilson

(undated)

Objecting to the proposed zoning change, and pointing out the worsening of traffic volumes and speed, with lack of enforcement, that will be aggravated by the proposed development.

18q.Ms. Liliane Senteleky

(May 13, 1999)

Objecting to the proposed change in zoning and noting the impact on the value of the existing single family properties, also expressing concern about the effect on the existing traffic problems.

18r.Ms. Janet Douglas

(May 14, 1999)

Expressing strong opposition to the application, particularly with respect to the traffic congestion.

18s.Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Kelly and Mr. and Mrs. B. Hartnell

(May 13, 1999)

In opposition to the proposal, particularly with respect to the increased traffic and resultant increased danger to local schoolchildren.

18t.Ms. M. Enns

(May 13, 1999)

Protesting the proposed change as unacceptable from both a planning policy and traffic engineering perspective.

Public Meeting: 7:30 p.m.

19.PRELIMINARY EVALUATION REPORT - AMENDMENTS TO THE ETOBICOKE ZONING CODE AND SITE PLAN APPROVAL - HULLMARK DEVELOPMENTS LTD., HUMBERLINE DRIVE SOUTH OF HUMBERWOOD BOULEVARD - FILE NO. Z-2295 (REXDALE-THISTLETOWN).

Director of Community Planning, West District

(April 26, 1999)

Providing preliminary comments on the processing of an application received on April 23,1999, from Hullmark Developments Ltd., to amend the Residential zoning of the property located on the south-east corner of Humberline Drive, south of Humberwood Boulevard, to permit the development of 63 condominium townhouses; and recommending that:

(1)this report be received, and that the application continue to be circulated; and

(2)upon completion of a Planning staff report, a public meeting to consider the application be scheduled for a meeting of Community Council.

20.NEW DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS FOR WEST DISTRICT (ETOBICOKE).

Director of Community Planning, West District

(May 26, 1999)

Providing a summary of new development applications for the West District (Etobicoke) received since April 13, 1999.

21.PARK WATCH TRIAL PROJECT: WARD 2 (LAKESHORE QUEENSWAY), WARD 4 (MARKLAND-CENTENNIAL) AND WARD 5 (REXDALE-THISTLETOWN).

Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture & Tourism

(May 13, 1999)

To respond to Etobicoke Community Council's request for a report on the "Park Watch" trial project, and recommending that the request from Ms. Nancy Mueller, Chair, Community Standards Sub-Committee, be referred back to the Crime S.C.O.P.E. Board for further review and recommendations.

22.REVISED 1999-2000 SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS.

City Clerk

(April 22, 1999)

Forwarding, for information, the revised 1999-2000 Schedule of Meetings of the City of Toronto Council, Community Councils and its Committees, commencing on June 14, 1999, as adopted by City Council on April 12, 14 and 15, 1999, and drawing attention to the following amendment to the Clause:

"to provide that the Etobicoke Community Council will meet whenever possible on a Wednesday to facilitate local media coverage, on the understanding that the said Community Council will commence its meeting on a Tuesday should two days be required to accommodate a public meeting."

23.AIRPORT MATTERS.

City Clerk

(April 27, 1999)

Advising that, at its meeting on April 23, 1999, the Economic Development Committee gave consideration to a communication (February 26, 1999) from the Etobicoke Community Council forwarding recommendations with respect to certain issues pertaining to Lester B. Pearson International Airport and the Toronto City Centre Airport, and that the Economic Development Committee received the recommendations of the Etobicoke Community Council.

24.MINUTES OF ETOBICOKE BOARDS AND COMMITTEES.

(a)Minutes of a meeting of the Etobicoke Municipal Arts Commission held on Wednesday, February24, 1999;

(b)Minutes of a meeting of the Etobicoke Safety Council held on Thursday, April8,1999; and

(c)Minutes of a meeting of the Etobicoke Historical Board/LACAC held on Wednesday, April14,1999;

25.A HARMONIZED ENVIRONMENTAL TOBACCO SMOKE (ETS) BY-LAW FOR THE CITY OF TORONTO: COMMUNITY INPUT PROCESS.

25a.Secretary, Board of Health

(April 6, 1999)

Forwarding a report dated March 26, 1999, from the Medical Officer of Health with respect to the community input process for a harmonized Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) By-law for the City of Toronto; for staff presentation and deputations on the policy options and recommendations paper attached thereto, with recommendations from the Community Councils to be referred to the Medical Officer of Health and the City Solicitor for consideration and recommendations back to the Board of Health at its meeting on June 28 and 29, 1999.

25b.Secretary, Board of Health

(May 6, 1999)

Forwarding a report (April 28, 1999) from Councillor John Filion, Chair, Board of Health, recommending that:

(1)the Ontario Restaurant Association provide to the Medical Officer of Health, by May 31, 1999, specific details on the ventilation technology which they believe to be an effective alternative to 100 percent smoke-free status for hospitality establishments, along with independent scientific evidence supporting the effectiveness of this technology; and

(2)the Medical Officer of Health report to the Board of Health by June 28, 1999, regarding the appropriateness of including a ventilation option in the proposed ETS by-law.

and reporting, for the information of the Community Councils, that the Board of Health adopted the report dated April 28, 1999, from the Chair, Board of Health; and further requested the Medical Officer of Health to:

(1)report back to the next meeting of the Board on whether the Ontario Restaurant Association has responded; and

(2)circulate the final consolidated report on the ETS By-law in sufficient time to provide members of the Board the opportunity for review prior to the Board meeting on June 28 and29, 1999.

Public Meeting: May 27, 1999, at 7:00 p.m.

ANY OTHER MATTERS.