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TORONTO COMMUNITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
MEETING No. 12
Date of Meeting: November 9, 1999 Enquiry: Frances Pritchard
Time: 9:30 a.m. Administrator
Location: Council Chamber 392-7033
City Hall fpritchard@city.toronto.on.ca
100 Queen Street West
DEPUTATION SCHEDULE - NOVEMBER 9, 1999
Items 1 - 7 10:00 a.m.
Items 8 - 12 11:00 a.m.
Items 13 - 14 12 noon
Items 15 - 24 2:00 p.m.
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DEPUTATION
1. DISCHARGE OF HISTORICAL DESIGNATION AND HERITAGE EASEMENT AGREEMENT - 333
BLOOR STREET EAST (Downtown)
Source: City Clerk
Forwarding Clause 55 of Report No. 12 of the Toronto Community Council, titled, "Discharge of Historical Designation
and Heritage Easement Agreement - 333 Bloor Street East (Downtown)" which was referred back to the Toronto
Community Council by City Council on September 28 and 29, 1999, for further consideration.
DEPUTATION
2. TREE REMOVAL - 478 RONCESVALLES AVENUE (High Park)
Source: City Clerk
Forwarding Clause 65 of Report No. 12 of the Toronto Community Council, titled, "Tree Removal - 478 Roncesvalles
Avenue (High Park)", which was referred back to the Toronto Community Council, by City Council on September 28 and
29, 1999, for further consideration.
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DEPUTATION
3. TREE REMOVAL - 460 BALLIOL STREET (North Toronto)
Source: City Clerk
Forwarding Clause 66 of Report No. 12 of the Toronto Community Council, titled, "Tree Removal - 460 Balliol Street
(North Toronto)", which was referred back to the Toronto Community Council, by City Council on September 28 and 29,
1999, for further consideration.
CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC MEETING
4. DRAFT BY-LAW RESPECTING PROPOSED BY-LAW AMENDMENT - SIGNS - AUTOMOBILE SERVICE
STATIONS AND GAS BARS (High Park, Trinity-Niagara, Davenport, North Toronto, Midtown, Downtown, Don River,
East Toronto)
City Solicitor
(September 30, 1999)
(ADJOURNED FROM TORONTO COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 12, 1999)
(a) (September 27, 1999) Acting Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services reporting as requested on:
- height limits and sizes of pedestal signs and ground signs at automobile service stations and gas bars;
- merchandise signage at automobile service stations and gas bars; and
- signage for drive through operations as separate uses and in association with automobile service stations and gas bars
(b) Clause 9 of Toronto Community Council Report No. 6, entitled, A Draft Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Sign
By-law - Automobile Service Stations and Gas Bars (All Wards in the former City of Toronto), which was amended and
adopted by City Council at its meeting held on April 13, 14 and 15, 1999
(c) (October 8, 1999) from Ms. Victoria A. Masnyk, Swansea Area Ratepayers= Association and Swansea Area
Ratepayers= Group
PUBLIC MEETING
5. CITY SOLICITOR SUBMITTING DRAFT ZONING BY-LAW RESPECTING REZONING APPLICATION
NO. 199002 TO PERMIT AN INCREASE IN THE MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT OF THE TOWNHOUSE
UNITS IN BLOCKS 169 TO 173 IN PHASE 2 OF THE WOODBINE PARK SUBDIVISION PLAN (East Toronto)
(Report Not Yet Available)
(a) (October 7, 1999) from Acting Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services - Final Report on
Rezoning Application No. 199002 to amend By-law 1996-0278 to permit an increase in maximum building height from 10
metres to 11 metres for the townhouses in blocks 169 to 173 located on the west side of Woodbine Avenue in the
Woodbine Park Subdivision.
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PUBLIC MEETING
6. CITY SOLICITOR SUBMITTING DRAFT ZONING BY-LAW RESPECTING REZONING APPLICATION
NO. 198019 TO PERMIT MINOR MODIFICATIONS TO THE SITE PLANS AND THE DESIGNS OF ALL
SINGLE AND SEMI-DETACHED HOUSES AND TOWNHOUSES IN PHASES 1 AND 2 OF THE WOODBINE
PARK SUBDIVISON (East Toronto) (Report Not Yet Available)
(a) (September 28, 1999) from Acting Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services - Final Report on
Rezoning Application No. 198019 recommending approval of a draft by-law to introduce zoning amendments for the
Woodbine Park Subdivision which will allow the construction of second storey verandahs in the front yard and which will
allow the second storey verandahs to be exempted from the maximum building depth. This report also recommends
introducing zoning amendments to reduce side yard setback requirements from 0.90 metres to 0.45 metres for side walls
with openings in semi-detached houses or townhouses on lots which abut a public walkway, lane or other public open
space and to allow increased maximum front yard setbacks from 6.0 metres to 7.5 metres.
DEPUTATION
7. YORKVILLE TRIANGE - OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 143 AND ZONING BY-LAW NO. 138-99
(Midtown)
Source: City Clerk
(October 26, 1999)
Referring Clause No. 93(h) contained in Report No. 12 of the Toronto Community Council, back to the Toronto
Community Council for further consideration and the hearing of deputations.
(a) (July 12, 1999) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services recommending that this report be
received for information
(b) (September 14, 1999) from Mr. William W. Stevenson, ABC Residents= Association
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DEPUTATION
8. FINAL REPORT ON APPLICATION NO. 797001 ON THE DOWNTOWN CHINATOWN INITIATIVES AND
THE OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS FOR SPADINA AVENUE BETWEEN
DUNDAS STREET WEST AND QUEEN STREET WEST (Ward 24 - Downtown)
Source: Acting Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services
October 19, 1999
This report offers a framework to assist the development of a strategy for the Chinatown area in downtown Toronto. It
focuses on six matters that the City of Toronto, property owners, businesses and area residents in the Chinatown area have
been working on during the last two years. These are: physical appearance; promotion of the area; street marketing; parking
and loading; garbage and recyclable material collection services; and, the appropriate zoning of Spadina Avenue between
Queen Street West and College Street. This report discusses the progress of these initiatives. It also recommends that the
Official Plan and Zoning designations for Spadina Avenue between Dundas Street West and Queen Street West be changed
from "General Use Area" to include residential uses and that the zoning designation be changed from
industrial/commercial to commercial/residential uses.
Deputation
9. 40 ST. GEORGE STREET - DEMOLITION UNDER THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT ((Downtown))
Source: Acting Managing Director, Heritage Toronto
October 22, 1999
It is recommended that:
(1) City Council approve the application made by the University of Toronto under section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act
to demolish the structure formerly known as Boys and Girls House at 40 St. George Street; and
(2) the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.
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DEPUTATION:
10. REMOVAL OF PRIVATE TREE - 486-488 RUSSELL HILL ROAD (Midtown)
(DEFERRED FROM TORONTO COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 12, 1999)
Commissioner, Economic Development, Culture and Tourism
(September 20, 1999)
It is recommended that City Council:
(1) refuse to issue a permit for tree removal requiring the owner to redesign the proposed new home to incorporate the
private tree; or
(2) issue a permit for tree removal conditional on: i) the tree 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 tree. ii) the applicant implementing a landscape plan acceptable to
the Commissioner Economic Development, Culture and Tourism.
Deputation
11. 423 MILLWOOD ROAD - REMOVAL OF PRIVATE TREE (North Toronto)
Source: Joe Halstead, Commissioner Economic Development, Culture and Tourism
October 20, 1999
It is recommended that:
(1) a permit for tree removal be refused; or
(2) a permit for tree removal be issued conditional on the tree 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 tree.
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Deputation
12. 319 MERTON STREET (DOMINION COAL SILOS) - DESIGNATION UNDER PART IV OF THE
ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT (North Toronto)
Source: Managing Director, Toronto Historical Board
September 3, 1999
It is recommended that:
(1) City Council state its intention to designate the property at 319 Merton Street (Dominion Coal Silos) for architectural
and historical reasons under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act.
(2) the appropriate officials be authorized to take whatever action is necessary to give effect hereto.
Deputation
13. 4 GLEN EDYTH DRIVE - REMOVAL OF PRIVATE TREES
(Midtown)
Source: Commissioner, Economic Development, Culture and Tourism
October 20, 1999
It is recommended that:
(1) a permit for tree removal be refused; or
(2) a permit for tree removal be issued conditional on the planting of replacement trees acceptable to the Commissioner
Economic Development, Culture and Tourism.
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Deputation
14. BOULEVARD CAFE - HUMEWOOD DRIVE FLANK OF 696 ST. CLAIR AVENUE WEST (Midtown)
Source: Manager, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, District 1
October 25, 1999
It is recommended that:
(1) City Council rescind the licensed boulevard café on the Humewood Drive flank of 696 St. Clair Avenue West, subject
to:
(a) licence holder being notified and given the opportunity to be heard by the the Toronto Community Council;
(b) a 30 day written notice of cancellation being provided to the licence holder;
(c) the licence holder being refunded the unexpired portion of the annual boulevard café rental fee; and
(d) the licence holder being required to sign a new boulevard café agreement to reflect St. Clair Avenue West only; OR
(5) City Council allow the licensed boulevard café to continue on the Humewood Drive flank of 696 St. Clair Avenue
West, notwithstanding the negative response to the public poll, 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.
DEPUTATION:
15. APPEAL TO DRAIN GRANT CLAIM FOR 38 BELLEFAIR AVENUE (East Toronto)
(DEFERRED FROM TORONTO COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 12, 1999)
City Clerk
October 20, 1999
Forwarding the Toronto Community Council's action of October 12, 1999
(a) (August 24, 1999) from Ms. Jewell E. Betts
(b) Clause 3 of Works and Utilities Committee Report No. 7, titled, "Sewer Connection Blockage Inspection and Repair
Program, and Tree Root Removal and Grants Policy", which was amended adopted by City Council at its meeting held on
May 11 and 12, 1999
(c) Commissioner, Works and Emergency Services, reporting as requested (Report Not Yet Available)
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PRESENTATION
16. PEDESTRIAN ISSUES
Ms. Joan Doiron and Ms. Rhona Swarbrick, Co-Chairs, Toronto Pedestrian Committee
(September 23, 1999)
requesting the opportunity to discuss pedestrian issues, to hear about local concerns, and to encourage local participation in
the Toronto Pedestrian Committee.
(a) (October 22, 1999) from the City Clerk, Toronto Pedestrian Committee
PUBLIC HEARING
17. CITY SOLICITOR SUBMITTING DRAFT BY-LAW TO AUTHORIZE THE ALTERATION OF BRIAR
HILL AVENUE BY THE INSTALLATION OF SPEED HUMPS FROM AVENUE ROAD TO YONGE STREET
WITH A POSSIBLE FUTURE REDUCTION IN SPEED FROM 40 KM/HR TO 30 KM.HR ON THOSE
PORTIONS OF THE STREET (North Toronto)
(a) Clause 45 of Report No. 11 of the Toronto Community Council, headed "Proposed Installation of Speed Humps - Briar
Hill Avenue between Avenue Road and Yonge Street (North Toronto)", which was adopted by City Council on July 27, 28,
29 and 30, 1999.
(b) (October 25, 1999) from Director, Transportation Services District 1
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PUBLIC HEARING
18. CITY SOLICITOR SUBMITTING DRAFT BY-LAW TO AUTHORIZE THE ALTERATION OF HARBOUR
STREET CONSISTING OF THE WIDENING OF THE PAVEMENT ON THE NORTH SIDE OF HARBOUR
STREET BY THE CONSTRUCTION OF A LAYBY IN FRONT OF 60 HARBOUR STREET (Downtown)
(a) Clause 47 of Report No. 12 of the Toronto Community Council, headed "Construction of Layby - Front of Premises
No. 60 Harbour Street (Downtown)", which was adopted by City Council on September 28 and 29, 1999.
PUBLIC HEARING
19. CITY SOLICITOR SUBMITTING DRAFT BY-LAW RESPECTING THE ALTERATION OF MARKHAM
STREET NEAR ROBINSON STREET BY THE INSTALLATION OF AN ISLAND OR PLANTER
(Trinity-Niagara)
(a) Clause 56 of Report No. 11 of the Toronto Community Council, headed "Suggested Two-Way Traffic Operation -
Markham Street between Robinson Street and the first lane north (Trinity-Niagara)", which was adopted by City Council
on July 27, 28, 29 and 30, 1999.
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PUBLIC HEARING
20. CITY SOLICITOR SUBMITTING DRAFT BY-LAW TO AUTHORIZE THE ALTERATION OF OAKVALE
AVENUE, BETWEEN GREENWOOD AVENUE AND THE WEST END BY THE INSTALLATION OF SPEED
HUMPS WITH A POSSIBLE FUTURE REDUCTION IN SPEED FROM 40 KM/HR TO 30 KM/HR ON THOSE
PORTIONS OF STREET (East Toronto)
(a) Clause 57 of Report No. 7 of the Toronto Community Council, headed "Request for Poll to be Conducted Respecting
the Feasibility of Installing Speed Humps on Oakvale Avenue (East Toronto)", which was adopted by City Council on May
11 and 12, 1999.
(b) (October 14, 1999) from the Director, Transportation Services District 1
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PUBLIC HEARING:
21. CITY SOLICITOR SUBMITTING DRAFT BY-LAW TO AUTHORIZE THE ALTERATION OF ORCHARD
VIEW BOULEVARD BY THE INSTALLATION OF SPEED HUMPS FROM DUPLEX AVENUE TO EDITH
DRIVE (North Toronto)
(a) Clause 44 of Report No. 11 of the Toronto Community Council, headed "Proposed Installation of Speed Humps -
Orchard View Boulevard, from Edith Drive to Duplex Avenue (North Toronto)
PUBLIC HEARING:
22. CITY SOLICITOR SUBMITTING DRAFT BY-LAW TO STOP UP AND CLOSE FOR VEHICULAR
TRAFFIC THE PUBLIC LANE EXTENDING SOUTHERLY FROM QUEEN STREET WEST BETWEEN
PREMISES 567 AND 571 QUEEN STREET WEST AND TO AUTHORIZE THE ERECTION OF BOLLARDS
TO ENFORCE THE DUE OBSERVANCE THEREOF (Downtown)
(a) Clause 45 of Report No. 10 of the Toronto Community Council, headed "Proposed Closing to Vehicular Traffic of the
Public Lane Extending Southerly from Queen Street West (Downtown)", which was adopted by City Council on July 29,
30 and 31, 1998.
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PUBLIC HEARING:
23. CITY SOLICITOR SUBMITTING DRAFT BY-LAW TO CHANGE THE NAME OF PART OF SIMCOE
STREET LYING NORTH OF QUEEN STREET WEST EXTENDING EASTERLY FROM ST. PATRICK
STREET TO THE NORTH/SOUTH PORTION OF SIMCOE STREET "MICHAEL SWEET AVENUE"
(Downtown)
(a) Clause 31 of Toronto Community Council Report No. 11, headed "Dedication of Street Name - PC Michael Sweet
(Downtown)", which was adopted by City Council on July 27, 28, 29 and 30, 1999.
DEPUTATION
24. PARKDALE CONFLICT RESOLUTION PROCESS (High Park)
Source: Joint Report from the Executive Director/Chief Building Official, South District; Executive Director/Chief
Planner; Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards and the General Manager, Shelter, Housing and Support
Division
(October 22, 1999)
It is recommended that Council:
(1) approve, in principle, recommendations 1 to 18 in Section 4 of this report;
(2) defer recommendation 19 in Section 4 of this report to the Toronto Community Council meeting of December 2, 1999,
pending the conclusion of on-going discussions with stakeholders;
(3) authorize staff to convene a Public Meeting to present the recommended approach;
(4) direct staff to report further on the detailed staffing and financial implications of implementing this approach; and,
(5) refer this report to the Commissioners of Urban Planning and Development Services, Community and Neighbourhood
Services, and the Chief Financial Officer for consideration during the 2000 Operating Budget process.
(a) Clause 32 of Toronto Community Council Report No. 12, titled, "Parkdale Planning Initiatives (High Park)", which was
amended and adopted by City Council at its meeting held on October 28, 29 and 30, 1999
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST PURSUANT TO THE MUNICIPAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST ACT.
REPORTS/COMMUNICATIONS (TO BE CONSIDERED AT 9:30 A.M. ON NOVEMBER 9, 1999):
25. PRELIMINARY REPORT ON OFFICIAL PLAN, REZONING AND SITE PLAN APPROVAL
APPLICATION NO. 299011 TO PERMIT AN ADDITION TO AN EXISTING APARTMENT BUILDING
LOCATED AT 45 DUNFIELD AVENUE. (Ward 22 - North Toronto)
Source: Acting Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development
October 25, 1999
It is requested that the Acting Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services be requested to hold a public
meeting in the community to discuss the application and to notify owners and tenants within 300 metres of the site and the
Ward Councillors.
26. PRELIMINARY REPORT ON OFFICIAL PLAN AND REZONING APPLICATION NO. 199012, UPON
APPLICATION BY MCCARTHY TETRAULT, ON BEHALF OF 1160963 ONTARIO INC., 65 QUEEN STREET
WEST, SUITE 440, TORONTO, ONTARIO M5H 2M5, RESPECTING 164 CHERITAN AVENUE (Ward 22 -
North Toronto)
Source: Acting Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services
October 26, 1999
It is recommended that the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services be requested to hold a public
meeting in the area to discuss the application and to notify owners and tenants within 300 metres of the site, area residents
associations and the Ward Councillors.
27. PRELIMINARY REPORT ON APPLICATION 299006 FOR AN OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT,
REZONING AND SITE PLAN APPROVAL TO PERMIT THE CONVERSION OF THE EXISTING
INDUSTRIAL BUILDING AT NO. 48 ABELL STREET INTO 156 LIVE/WORK UNITS AND COMMERCIAL
SELF STORAGE LOCKERS IN THE BASEMENT (Ward 20 - Trinity-Niagara)
Source: Acting Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services
(October 21, 1999)
It is recommended that I be requested to hold a public meeting in the community to discuss the application and to notify
owners and residents within 300 metres of the site and the Ward Councillors.
28. PRELIMINARY REPORT ON REZONING APPLICATION NO. 199016 TO PERMIT AN EXISTING REAR
YARD GARAGE AT 46 LAKEVIEW AVENUE TO BE USED FOR RESIDENTIAL PURPOSES
(Ward 20 - Trinity-Niagara)
Source: Acting Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services
(October 21, 1999)
It is recommended that I be requested to hold a public meeting in the community to discuss the application and to notify
owners and tenants within 120 metres of the site, area resident and business associations, and the Ward Councillors.
29. PRELIMINARY REPORT ON 201 CARLAW AVENUE - REZONING APPLICATION NO. 199024 TO
PERMIT THE CONVERSION OF AN EXISTING 2 STOREY INDUSTRIAL BUILDING TO RESIDENTIAL
(Don River)
Source: Acting Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services
(October 19, 1999)
It is recommended that:
(1) I be requested to hold a public meeting in the community to discuss the application and to notify owners and tenants
within 120 metres of the site and the Ward Councillors; and
(2) the owner be advised that, prior to final City Council approval of this project, the owner may be required to submit a
Noise Impact Statement in accordance with City Council requirements. The owner will be further advised of these
requirements, as they relate to this project, by the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services.
30. PRELIMINARY REPORT ON APPLICATION NO. 199022 FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING
BY-LAW TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 170 ROOM UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT RESIDENCE
AT 70 AND PART OF 50 ST. JOSEPH STREET AS PART OF ST. MICHAEL'S COLLEGE (Ward 24 -
Downtown)
Source: Acting Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services
(October 20, 1999)
It is recommended that I be requested to hold a public meeting in the community to discuss the application and to notify
owners and residents within 300 metres of the site and the Ward Councillors.
31. PRELIMINARY REPORT ON APPLICATION NO. 199018 FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE OFFICIAL
PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW TO PERMIT AN ADDITION TO CHRISTIE GARDENS FOR 40 ADDITIONAL
RESIDENTIAL CARE ROOMS, 2 ADDITIONAL RENTAL APARTMENTS, 77 SENIOR'S RESIDENTIAL
LIFE LEASE SUITES AND ADDITIONAL ANCILLARY AREAS AT 600 MELITA CRESCENT (Ward 21 -
Davenport)
Source: Acting Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services
(October 20, 1999)
It is recommended that I be requested to hold a public meeting in the community to discuss the application and to notify
owners and residents within 300 metres of the site and the Ward Councillors.
32. PRELIMINARY REPORT ON 235 CARLAW AVENUE - REZONING APPLICATION NO. 199026 TO
PERMIT THE CONVERSION OF THREE FLOORS OF AN EXISTING INDUSTRIAL BUILDING FOR
LIVE/WORK UNITS. (Don River)
Source: Acting Commissioner of Planning and Development Services
(October 19, 1999)
It is recommended that:
(1) I be requested to hold a public meeting in the community to discuss the application and to notify owners and tenants
within 120 metres of the site and the Ward Councillors; and
(2) the owner be advised that, prior to final City Council approval of this project, the owner may be required to submit a
Noise Impact Statement in accordance with City Council requirements. The owner will be further advised of these
requirements, as they relate to this project, by the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services.
33. PRELIMINARY REPORT ON REZONING APPLICATION NO. 199023 TO PERMIT an existing coach house
at 323 palmerston boulevard to be used for residential purposes. (Ward 20 - Trinity-Niagara)
Source: Acting Commissioner of Planning and Development Services
(October 20, 1999)
It is recommended that the Acting Commissioner of Planning and Development Services be requested to hold a public
meeting in the community to discuss the application and to notify owners and tenants within 120 metres of the site, area
resident and business associations, and the Ward Councillors.
34. 117 PETER STREET, APPLICATION NO. 999067: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF VARIANCES FROM
CHAPTER 297, SIGNS, OF THE FORMER CITY OF TORONTO MUNICIPAL CODE (Ward 24 - Downtown)
Source: Acting Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development
(October 8, 1999)
It is recommended that:
(1) That City Council approve Application No. 999067 for minor variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of
Toronto Municipal Code to permit the owner to maintain, for identification purposes, one illuminated fascia sign on the
north building elevation of the building at 117 Peter Street.
(2) That the applicant be advised, upon approval of Application No. 999067, of the requirement to obtain the necessary
permits from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services.
35. 480 YONGE STREET, APPLICATION NO. 999050: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF VARIANCES FROM
CHAPTER 297, SIGNS, OF THE FORMER CITY OF TORONTO MUNICIPAL CODE (Ward 24 - Downtown))
Source: Acting Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services
October 18, 1999
It is recommended that:
(1) City Council approve Application No. 999050 for minor variance from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of
Toronto Municipal Code to permit the replacement of an existing non-conforming illuminated fascia sign, for third party
advertising purposes, on the south elevation of a two-storey commercial building at 480 Yonge Street, on the condition that
an existing third party fascia sign on the north elevation of the building is removed prior to issuance of the necessary
permits.
(2) The applicant be advised, upon approval of Application No. 999050, of the requirement to obtain the necessary permits
from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services.
36. 310 BLOOR STREET WEST, APPLICATION NO. 999055: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF VARIANCES
FROM CHAPTER 297, SIGNS, OF THE FORMER CITY OF TORONTO MUNICIPAL CODE (Ward 23 -
Midtown)
Source: Acting Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development
October 8, 1999
It is recommended that:
(1) City Council approve Application No. 999055 for minor variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of
Toronto Municipal Code to permit one illuminated pedestal sign, for identification purposes, on the south-east corner of
the property at 310 Bloor Street West.
(2) The applicant be advised, upon approval of Application No. 999055, of the requirement to obtain the necessary permits
from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services.
37. 89 ST. GEORGE STREET, APPLICATION NO. 999068: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A VARIANCE
FROM CHAPTER 297, SIGNS, OF THE FORMER CITY OF TORONTO MUNICIPAL CODE (Ward 24 -
Downtown)
Source: Acting Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development
(October 7, 1999)
It is recommended that:
(1) That City Council approve Application No. 999068 for a minor variance from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of
Toronto Municipal Code to permit the owner to maintain, for identification purposes, one illuminated fascia sign on the
west building elevation at 89 St. George Street.
(2) That the applicant be advised, upon approval of Application No. 999068, of the requirement to obtain the necessary
permits from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services.
38. 280 SPADINA AVENUE, APPLICATION NO. 999064 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF VARIANCES FROM
CHAPTER 297, SIGNS, OF THE FORMER CITY OF TORONTO MUNICIPAL CODE (Ward 24 - Downtown)
Source: Acting Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services
(October 18, 1999)
It is recommended that:
(1) City Council approve Application No. 999064 for minor variance from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of
Toronto Municipal Code to permit the replacement of an existing legal non-conforming illuminated fascia sign, for third
party advertising purposes, on the north-east elevation of the building at 280 Spadina Avenue.
(2) The applicant be advised, upon approval of Application No. 999064, of the requirement to obtain the necessary permits
from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services.
39. 60 BLOOR STREET WEST, APPLICATION NO. 999061: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF VARIANCES
FROM CHAPTER 297, SIGNS, OF THE FORMER CITY OF TORONTO MUNICIPAL CODE (Ward 23 -
Midtown)
Source: Acting Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services
(October 15, 1999)
It is recommended that:
(1) City Council approve Application No. 999061 for a minor variance from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of
Toronto Municipal Code to permit, for identification purposes, two illuminated fascia signs and three illuminated
projecting signs at 60 Bloor Street West.
(2) The applicant be advised, upon approval of Application No. 999061, of the requirement to obtain the necessary permits
from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services.
40. 21 DAVISVILLE AVENUE, APPLICATION NO. 999048: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A VARIANCE
FROM CHAPTER 297, SIGNS, OF THE FORMER CITY OF TORONTO MUNICIPAL CODE
(Ward 22 - North Toronto)
Source: Acting Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development
(September 26, 1999)
It is recommended that:
(1) City Council approve Application No. 999048 for a variance to permit the owner to maintain, for identification
purposes, one illuminated fascia sign on the west building elevation, one illuminated fascia sign on the north building
elevation and one illuminated ground sign on the north-west corner of the property at 21 Davisville Avenue.
(2) the applicant be advised, upon approval of Application No. 999048, of the requirement to obtain the necessary permits
from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services.
41. SALE OF SURPLUS VACANT LANDS ON EAST SIDE OF KEELE STREET, NORTH OF BLOOR STREET
WEST (Ward 21 - Davenport)
Source: Acting Commissioner of Corporate Services
(October 19, 1999)
It is recommended that:
(1) the Acting Commissioner of Corporate Services or the Executive Director of Facilities and Real Estate be authorized to
accept the highest offer in the amount of $193,000.00 as detailed herein;
(2) authority be granted to direct a portion of the sale proceeds on closing to fund the outstanding balance of Costing Unit
No. CA700CA2823;
(3) the City Solicitor be authorized and directed to take the appropriate action to complete this transaction on behalf of the
City of Toronto and be further authorized to amend the closing date to such earlier or later date as considered reasonable;
and
(4) the appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.
42. KIMBERLEY AVENUE, FROM LYALL AVENUE TO SWANWICK AVENUE - INSTALLATION OF
SPEED HUMPS. (Ward 26 - East Toronto)
Source: Andrew Koropeski, Director, Transportation Services District 1
(October 18, 1999)
It is recommended that this report be received for information.
43. OLD ORCHARD GROVE, FROM RIDLEY BOULEVARD TO YONGE BOULEVARD - INSTALLATION
OF SPEED HUMPS (North Toronto)
(DEFERRED FROM TORONTO COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETINGS OF SEPTEMBER 14 AND OCTOBER 12, 1999)
Director, Transportation Services, District 1
(August 26, 1999)
It is recommended that this report be received for information.
44. CAMPBELL AVENUE FROM PATON ROAD TO WALLACE AVENUE - SPEED HUMPS (Davenport)
Source: Andrew Koropeski, Director, Transportation Services District 1
(October 20, 1999)
It is recommended that this report be received for information.
45. WINDERMERE AVENUE, FROM BLOOR STREET WEST TO ANNETTE STREET - PROPOSED
INSTALLATION OF SPEED HUMPS (High Park)
Source: Andrew Koropeski, Director, Transportation Services District 1
(October 22, 1999)
It is recommended :
(1) That approval be given to alter sections of the roadway on Windermere Avenue, between Bloor Street West and
Annette Street, for traffic calming purposes as described below, with implementation subject to favourable results of the
polling of 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 WINDERMERE AVENUE, from Bloor Street West to Annette Street, generally as
shown on the attached print of Drawing No. 421F-5489, dated October 1999";
(2) That the speed limit be reduced from 40 km/h to 30 km/h on Windermere Avenue, from Bloor Street West to Annette
Street, coincident with the implementation of speed humps and as legislation permits; and
(3) That the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action is necessary to implement the
foregoing, including the introduction in Council of any Bills that are required.
46. STRATHEARN BOULEVARD, FROM SPADINA ROAD TO A POINT APPROXIMATELY 150 METRES
WEST - ADJUSTMENTS TO PARKING REGULATIONS (Midtown - Ward 23)
Source: Andrew Koropseki, Director, Transportation Services, District 1
(October 21, 1999)
It is recommended that:
(1) the existing two hour maximum parking regulation from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, on the south side
of Strathearn Boulevard, be adjusted to operate from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, from Spadina Road to a
point 150 metres west and from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, from a point 150 metres west of Spadina
Road to Glenayr Road;
(2) the existing "No Parking 2:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., daily", regulation on the south side of Strathearn Boulevard be adjusted
to operate from a point 150 metres west of Spadina Road to Glenayr Road; and
(3) the appropriate City Officials be requested to take whatever action is necessary to give effect thereto, including the
introduction in Council of any Bills that are required.
47. GARDINER ROAD, FROM OLD FOREST HILL ROAD TO EGLINTON AVENUE WEST - PROPOSED
CHANGE TO EXISTING PARKING REGULATIONS (Midtown, North Toronto)
Source: Andrew Koropeski, Director, Transportation Services, District 1
(October 25, 1999)
It is recommended that should Toronto Community Council decide to implement the proposed adjustments to the parking
regulations on Gardiner Road, from Eglinton Avenue West to Old Forest Hill Road, it will be necessary to adopt the
following recommendations:
(1) That the existing one hour maximum parking regulation, from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., daily, on the east side of Gardiner
Road, from Eglinton Avenue West to Chadwick Avenue, be adjusted to operate from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to
Friday;
(2) That parking be restricted to a maximum period of one hour from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the
east side of Gardiner Road, from Chadwick Avenue to Old Forest Hill Road;
(3) That parking be prohibited from 2:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Gardiner Road, from
Old Forest Hill Road to Eglinton Avenue West; and
(4) That the appropriate City Officials be requested to take whatever action is necessary to give effect thereto, including the
introduction in Council of any Bills that are required.
48. GREENWOOD AVENUE, WEST SIDE, BETWEEN CHERRY NOOK GARDENS AND A POINT 38.0
METRES NORTH OF QUEEN STREET EAST - RESCINDMENT OF THE PARKING PROHIBITION (East
Toronto)
Source: Andrew Koropeski, Director, Transportation Services District 1
(October 14, 1999)
It is recommended that:
(1) the parking prohibition at anytime be rescinded on the west side of Greenwood Avenue between Queen Street East and
Cherry Nook Gardens;
(2) parking be prohibited at anytime on the west side of Greenwood Avenue between Queen Street East and a point 38.0
metres north; and
(3) 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.
49. LANE, FIRST NORTH OF COLLEGE STREET BETWEEN DUFFERIN STREET AND SHERIDAN
AVENUE - PROPOSED ONE-WAY OPERATION (Trinity-Niagara)
(DEFERRED FROM TORONTO COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 22, AND SEPTEMBER 14, 1999)
Director, Transportation Services, District 1
(June 10, 1999)
It is recommended that:
(1) the lane first north of College Street between Dufferin Street and Sheridan Avenue be designated to operate one-way
westbound; and
(2) 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.
50. EASTERN AVENUE AT TRINITY STREET - INSTALLATION OF A PEDESTRIAN REFUGE ISLAND
(Don River)
Source: Andrew Koropeski, Director, Transportation Services District 1
October 26, 1999
It is recommended that:
(1) approval be given to narrow and alter a section of the pavement on Eastern Avenue from Trinity Street to Cherry Street,
through the placement of a centre median island, as described in the body of this report and generally as shown on Drawing
No. 421F-5485, and as follows:
(a) The narrowing of the pavement on Eastern Avenue from approximately 4.0 metres east of Trinity Street to a point 10.0
metres further east, from a current width of about 15.2 metres to a width of about 13.4 metres; and
(2) 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.
51. INSTALLATION/REMOVAL OF ON-STREET DISABLED PERSONS PARKING SPACES - BOON
AVENUE (Davenport)
(DEFERRED FROM TORONTO COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 12, 1999)
Source: Director, Transportation Services, District 1
(September 28, 1999)
It is recommended that:
(1) the installation/removal of disabled on-street parking spaces as noted in Table AA@ of this report be approved; and
(2) 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.
52. INSTALLATION/REMOVAL OF ON-STREET DISABLED PERSONS PARKING SPACES (Davenport, Don
River, East Toronto, Midtown, North Toronto and Trinity-Niagara)
Source: Andrew Koropeski, Director, Transportation Services District 1
October 26, 1999
It is recommended that:
(1) the installation/removal of disabled on-street parking spaces as noted in Table "A" of this report be approved; and
(2) 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.
53. YORK STREET VIADUCT, WEST SIDE - PROPOSED SOUTHBOUND BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN PATH
(Downtown)
Source: Andrew Koropeski, Director, Transportation Services, District 1
October 26, 1999
It is recommended that:
(1) the westerly most sidewalk on York Street, within the York Street Viaduct, be designated as a bicycle path, for the
exclusive use of southbound cyclists, between the hours of 6:00 a.m. on one day to 2:00 a.m. the next following day, daily;
(2) the westerly most sidewalk on York Street, within the York Street Viaduct, be designated as a shared bicycle path (for
southbound cyclists)/foot path, between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m., daily; and
(3) 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.
54. REDUCTION OF PERMIT PARKING HOURS ON HILLSDALE AVENUE WEST, BETWEEN
LASCELLES BOULEVARD AND COLIN AVENUE
(North Toronto)
Source: Angie Antoniou, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, District 1
(October 21, 1999)
It is recommended that:
(1) the permit parking hours of operation on Hillsdale Avenue West, between Lascelles Boulevard and Colin Avenue, be
reduced from 12:01 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, and 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Saturday and Sunday, to 12:01 a.m.
to 10:00 a.m., Monday to Friday;
(2) newly created Schedule AC, of Municipal Code Chapter 400, Traffic and Parking, of the former City of Toronto
Municipal Code, be introduced to incorporate Hillsdale Avenue West, between Lascelles Boulevard and Colin Avenue;
(3) parking be permitted for a maximum period of one hour 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of
Hillsdale Avenue West, from Lascelles Avenue to Colin Avenue;
(4) Schedule AAA, of Municipal Code Chapter 400, Traffic and Parking, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code,
be deleted, as the permit parking system cannot identify three (3) digit designations, and further, this schedule is no-longer
required; and
(5) the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto, including the
introduction of all necessary bills.
55. EXTENSION OF PERMIT PARKING HOURS ON WESTMORELAND AVENUE, BETWEEN
NORTHUMBERLAND STREET AND SHANLY STREET
(Davenport)
Source: Angie Antoniou, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, District 1
(October 21, 1999)
It is recommended that:
(1) the permit parking hours of operation on Westmoreland Avenue, between Northumberland Street and Shanly Street, be
extended from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., 7 days a week, to 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.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 Westmoreland Avenue, between Northumberland Street and Shanly 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.
56. PROPOSED DOGS OFF-LEASH AREA - RAMSDEN PARK (Midtown)
Source: Joe Halstead, Commissioner Economic Development, Culture and Tourism
(October 19, 1999)
It is recommended that:
(1) approval be given for the creation of a dogs off-leash area in Ramsden Park, as outlined on the map Attachment No. 1;
(2) the hours dogs may roam unleashed in the areas identified be:
October 1 to April 1: 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
April 2 to September 30: 6:00 a.m. to 9:00a.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
(3) staff from the Parks and Recreation Division call a public meeting in the fall of 2000 to review the success of the dogs
off-leash area in Ramsden Park; and
(4) the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.
(a) (October 5, 1999) from Mr. Michael Zessner
57. REQUEST TO INSTALL DECORATIVE LIGHTING IN CITY-OWNED TREES
FROM CORSO ITALIA BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA (Davenport)
Source: Joe Halstead, Commissioner Economic Development, Culture and Tourism
(October 18, 1999)
It is recommended that:
(1) the request be approved for the Corso Italia Business Improvement Area to install decorative lighting in city-owned
trees situated on St. Clair Avenue West, from Westmount Avenue to one block west of Lansdowne Avenue, subject to the
following conditions:
(a) the Corso Italia Business Improvement Area be required to deposit with the City Treasurer a third party liability
insurance policy showing the City of Toronto as a named insured and containing a cross-liability clause with limits of
$1,000,000.00 and in all other respects satisfactory to the City Treasurer, to protect the City against any such legal liability
that might result from or arise out of such permission.
(b) the method of attaching the decorative lighting to city-owned trees be subject to the approval of the Commissioner
Economic Development, Culture and Tourism of and in accordance with the specifications being developed by the Urban
Forestry Services section.
(c) the Corso Italia Business Improvement Area be responsible to:
(i) Remove lighting from City-owned trees at their own expense following the conclusion of the program.
(ii) Pay any costs incurred by the City for maintenance or repair to the City-owned trees as a direct result of the decorative
lighting.
(d) all electrical hook-ups and receptacles be inspected by and meet the approval of both Toronto Hydro and Ontario Hydro
and that a copy of the approval be forwarded to the Commissioner Economic Development, Culture and Tourism.
(2) the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.
58. 63 WELLS HILL AVENUE - REQUEST TO REMOVE CITY-OWNED TREES
(Midtown)
Source: Joe Halstead, Commissioner Economic Development, Culture and Tourism
(October 18, 1999)
It is recommended that:
(1) the removal of these City-owned trees be approved, conditional upon the applicant paying all costs related to the value
of the trees and the associated removal and replacement costs for a total of $2992.18; and
(2) the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.
59. 181A MAJOR STREET - REQUEST TO REMOVE CITY-OWNED TREE
(Downtown)
Source: Joe Halstead, Commissioner Economic Development, Culture and Tourism
(October 18, 1999)
It is recommended that:
(1) the request for removal of this City-owned tree be denied; and
(2) the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.
60. 1669 QUEEN STREET EAST (WOODBINE PARK SUBDIVISION), APPLICATION NO. 099042 REQUEST
FOR EXEMPTION FROM PART LOT CONTROL (East Toronto)
Source: Acting Commissioner of Urban Planning & Development Services
October 20, 1999
It is recommended that:
(1) A Part Lot Control Exemption By-law be enacted in respect of those lots proposed for the development of
semi-detached dwellings in the Woodbine Park Plan of Subdivision which are identified in Schedule A of this report.
(2) The City Solicitor be authorized to introduce the necessary Bills in Council to give effect to recommendation 1.
(3) The appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to register the By-law on title.
61. 1669 QUEEN STREET EAST (WOODBINE PARK SUBDIVISION), APPLICATION NO. 099042, REQUEST
FOR EXEMPTION FROM PART LOT CONTROL. (East Toronto)
Source: Acting Commissioner of Urban Development Services
(October 20, 1999)
It is recommended that:
(1) A Part Lot Control Exemption By-law be enacted in respect of those blocks proposed for the development of
townhouse dwellings in the Woodbine Park Plan of Subdivision which are identified in Schedule A of this report.
(2) The City Solicitor be authorized to introduce the necessary Bills in Council to give effect to recommendation 1.
(3) The appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to register the By-law on title.
62. NASSAU STREET, NORTH SIDE, FROM AUGUSTA AVENUE TO SPADINA AVENUE - PROVISION OF
ADDITIONAL ON-STREET PARKING (Downtown)
Source: Andrew Koropeski, Director, Transportation Services District 1
(October 25, 1999)
It is recommended that:
(1) the parking prohibition at anytime on the north side of Nassau Street, from Spadina Avenue to a point 109.7 metres
west, be rescinded;
(2) the one hour maximum parking regulation, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, on the north side of
Nassau Street, from a point opposite Leonard Street to a point 109.7 metres west of Spadina Avenue, be rescinded;
(3) parking be prohibited at anytime on the north side of Nassau Street, from Spadina Avenue to a point 51.5 metres west;
(4) parking be allowed for a maximum period of one hour from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, from a point
opposite Leonard Street to a point 51.5 metres west of Spadina Avenue; and
(5) 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. PREMISES NO. 39 CONNOLLY STREET - ESTABLISHMENT OF A PICK-UP AND DROP-OFF ZONE
FOR DISABLED PERSONS. (Davenport)
Source: Andrew Koropeski, Director, Transportation Services District 1
(October 21, 1999)
It is recommended that:
(1) an on-street loading zone for disabled persons operating from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, be
established on the south side of Connolly Street from a point 72.5 metres west of Whiltshire Avenue to a point 11 metres
further west; and
(2) 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.
64. KEEWATIN AVENUE, SOUTH SIDE, IN THE VICINITY OF JOHN FISHER PUBLIC SCHOOL -
REMOVAL OF A "SCHOOL BUS LOADING ZONE" AND ESTABLISHMENT OF A "STUDENT
PICK-UP/DROP-OFF ZONE" (North Toronto)
Source: Andrew Koropeski, Director, Transportation Services District 1
(October 25, 1999)
It is recommended that:
(1) the "No Parking Anytime" regulation on the south side of Keewatin Avenue, from a point 36 metres east of Yonge
Street to a point 177.3 metres east of Yonge Street, be rescinded;
(2) the "School Bus Loading Zone" on the south side of Keewatin Avenue, from a point 72 metres east of Yonge Street to a
point 75 metres further east, be rescinded;
(3) parking be permitted for a maximum period of 10 minutes, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and
from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of Keewatin Avenue, from a point 72 metres east of
Yonge Street to a point 75 metres further east;
(4) parking be prohibited from 12:00 midnight to 8:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., and from 4:00
p.m. to 12:00 midnight, Monday to Friday, and at anytime on Saturdays and Sundays, on the south side of Keewatin
Avenue, from a point 72 metres east of Yonge Street to a point 75 metres further east;
(5) parking be prohibited anytime on the south side of Keewatin Avenue, from a point 36 metres east of Yonge Street to a
point 72 metres further east, and from a point 147 metres east of Yonge Street to a point 30.3 metres further east; and
(6) 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.
65. INTERSECTION OF MANOR ROAD EAST AND GRESHAM ROAD - REQUEST FOR INSTALLATION
OF A "STOP" SIGN. (North Toronto - Ward 22)
Source: Andrew Koropeski, Director, Transportation Services District 1
October 20, 1999
It is recommended that:
(1) a "Stop" sign be installed for northbound traffic on Gresham Road at Manor Road East; and
(2) 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. REDUCTION OF PERMIT PARKING HOURS ON RUSSETT AVENUE, BETWEEN BLOOR STREET
WEST AND WALLACE AVENUE (Davenport)
Source: Angie Antoniou, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, District 1
(October 21, 1999)
It is recommended that:
(1) the permit parking hours of operation on Russett Avenue, between Bloor Street West and Wallace Avenue be reduced
from 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., 7 days a week, to 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Monday to Friday and 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.,
Saturday and Sunday;
(2) Schedule EE of Municipal Code Chapter 400, Traffic and Parking, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code, be
amended to incorporate Russett Avenue, between Bloor Street West and Wallace Avenue; 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.
67. EXTENSION OF PERMIT PARKING HOURS ON HEDDINGTON AVENUE, BETWEEN EGLINTON
AVENUE WEST AND ROSELAWN AVENUE
(North Toronto)
Source: Angie Antoniou, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, District 1
(October 25, 1999)
It is recommended that:
(1) the permit parking hours of operation on Heddington Avenue, between Eglinton Avenue West and Roselawn Avenue,
be extended from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., 7 days a week, to 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.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 Heddington Avenue, between Eglinton Avenue West and Roselawn Avenue;
(3) parking be permitted for a maximum period of one hour 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Heddington Avenue, between
Burnaby Boulevard and Crestview Road; and
(4) the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.
68. BORDEN STREET, BETWEEN COLLEGE STREET AND HARBORD STREET - IMPLEMENTATION OF
ALTERNATE SIDE PARKING REGULATIONS AND PROVISION OF A ONE HOUR MAXIMUM PARKING
REGULATION (Downtown)
Source: Andrew Koropeski, Director, Transportation Services District 1
(October 25, 1999)
It is recommended that:
(1) the parking prohibition at anytime on the west side of Borden Street, between College Street and Harbord Street be
rescinded;
(2) the alternate side parking system be introduced on Borden Street, between College Street and Harbord Street, to operate
as follows:
East Side
(a) parking be prohibited at anytime from December 1 of one year to March 31 of the next following year; and
(b) parking be prohibited at anytime from the 16th day to the last day of each month, from April 1 to November 30;
West Side
(a) parking be prohibited at anytime from the 1st day to the 15th day of each month, from April 1 to November 30;
(3) parking be allowed for a maximum period of one hour from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., daily, on the east side of Borden
Street, between College Street and Harbord Street, from the 1st day to the 15th day of each month, from April 1 to
November 30;
(4) parking be allowed for a maximum period of one hour from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., daily, on the west side of Borden
Street, between College Street and Harbord Street from:
(a) the 16th day to the last day of each month, from April 1 to November 30; and
(b) December 1 of one year to March 31 of the next year; and
(5) 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.
69. HOUNSLOW HEATH ROAD, WEST SIDE, SOUTH OF ST. CLAIR AVENUE WEST - ADJUSTMENT TO
PARKING REGULATIONS (Ward 21 - Davenport)
Source: Andrew Koropeski, Director, Transportation Services, District 1
(October 26, 1999)
It is recommended that:
(1) standing be prohibited at any time on the west side of Hounslow Heath Road from St. Clair Avenue West to a point
30.5 metres south thereof; and
(2) 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.
70. REVISED SETTLEMENT - KING SPADINA PART II PLAN - 354 WELLINGTON STREET WEST AND 36
BLUE JAYS WAY (Ward 24 - Downtown)
Source: Acting Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services
(October 21, 1999)
It is recommended that:
(1) The Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services, the City Solicitor and other appropriate City
officials, be authorized to settle the appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board in accordance with the revised building height
envelope set out on Map 1 (attached), and subject to the owner agreeing to the following requirements:
(a) withdrawal of the related appeals to the King Spadina By-laws by the owner;
(b) the enactment of a building envelope as set out on Map 1, with the height limits indicated to include the mechanical
penthouse (i.e. there is no additional height permitted to accommodate mechanical space);
(c) the owner providing a Public Art contribution equal to one percent of the gross construction costs of the project, to be
secured through a Section 37 Agreement; and
(d) the owner agreeing to cease parking operations on the west portion of the surface parking lot as part of the first phase of
any development on the lot.
(2) The City Solicitor be instructed to seek approval by the Ontario Municipal Board of the revised settlement,
independent, if necessary, of the other appeals still outstanding to the King Spadina Part II Plan and implementing Zoning
By-law.
(3) City Council amend the authority of the former Council for the City of Toronto contained in Clause 5 of Report No. 8
of the Land Use Committee as it applies to the terms of settlement for 354 Wellington Street West, so that the building
envelope to be secured is that referred to in recommendation 1 above.
71. QUEEN STREET EAST, SOUTH SIDE, FROM COXWELL AVENUE TO NURSEWOOD ROAD -
EXTENSION OF THE OPERATIONAL PERIOD OF THE AFTERNOON RUSH HOUR STOPPING
PROHIBITION (East Toronto)
Source: Director, Transportation Services District 1, Works and Emergency Services
(September 17, 1999)
It is recommended that:
(1) the stopping prohibition from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday on the south side of Queen Street East, be
rescinded:
(a) from Jarvis Street to Eastern Avenue;
(b) from Kingston Road to Nursewood Road; and
(c) from Kingston Road to a point 200 metres west thereof;
(2) stopping be prohibited from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., except Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays on the south side of
Queen Street East, from Jarvis Street to Coxwell Avenue;
(3) stopping be prohibited from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., except Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays, on the south side of
Queen Street East, from Coxwell Avenue to Nursewood Road;
(4) the hours of operation of the Pay-&-Display parking machines on the south side of Queen Street East from Coxwell
Avenue to a point 200 metres west of Kingston Road and from Kingston Road to Woodbine Avenue, be adjusted to
operate at a rate of $1.25 per hour from:
(a) 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, for a maximum period of two hours;
(b) 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, for a maximum period of two hours;
(c) 6:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, for a maximum period of three hours; and
(d) 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Saturday and Sunday for a maximum period of three hours; and
(6) 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.
72. 99 ELM AVENUE - ONTARIO MUNICIPAL APPEAL OF COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT REFUSAL
(Midtown - Ward 23)
Source: Councillor Adams
(October 20, 1999)
Requesting that the City Solicitor be directed to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board to defend the City of Toronto
Committee of Adjustment Decision of October 12, 1999, regarding 99 Elm Avenue, and be authorized to retain
independent planning advice and evidence for the hearing if necessary, with funding from the Corporate Contingency
Account, as authorized by City Council.
73. OFFICIAL PARKING POLL - KENT ROAD (Ward 26 - East Toronto)
Source: Councillor Bussin
(October 25, 1999)
Requesting that an official poll be conducted by the Clerks Department to determine whether the majority of residents of
Kent Road are in favour of "alternate side parking".
74. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS - FRIENDS OF MAPLE COTTAGE (Ward 26 - East Toronto)
Source: Councillor Bussin
(October 14, 1999)
Requesting that Councillors Sandra Bussin and Tom Jakobek be nominated by Council for appointment to the Board of
Directors of the "Friends of Maple Cottage".
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