TORONTO COMMUNITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
MEETING No. 13
Date of Meeting: December 2 and 6, 1999 Enquiry: Frances Pritchard
Time: 9:30 a.m. Administrator
Location: Council Chambers 392-7033
City Hall fpritchard@toronto.ca
100 Queen Street West
DEPUTATION SCHEDULE - DECEMBER 2, 1999
Items 1 - 8 10:00 a.m.
Items 9 - 20 11:00 a.m.
Items 21 - 22 12 noon
Items 22 - 29 2:00 p.m.
NOTE: MONDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1999 - 7:00 P.M. COMMITTEE ROOM 1 SPECIAL SESSION ON 2000
CAPITAL PROGRAM
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Deputation
1. MAINTENANCE OF A FENCE - FRONTING 139 OLD FOREST HILL ROAD AND ON THE DARWIN
ROAD FLANK (North Toronto)
Source: Angie Antoniou, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, District 1
(November 16, 1999)
It is recommended that:
(1) City Council approve the continued maintenance of the wooden fence at its existing height within the public right of
way fronting 139 Old Forest Hill Road and on the Darwin Road flank, subject to the property owner entering into an
encroachment agreement with the City of Toronto, as prescribed under Chapter 313 of the former City of Toronto
Municipal Code; OR
(2) City Council approve the maintenance of the wooden fence within the public right of way fronting 139 Old Forest Hill
Road and on the Darwin Road flank, subject to the owners:
(a) reducing the height of the fence fronting 139 Old Forest Hill Road and on the Darwin Road flank to a maximum height
of 1 m and 1.8 m, respectively; and
(b) entering into an encroachment agreement with the City of Toronto, as prescribed under Chapter 313 of the former City
of Toronto Municipal Code.
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Deputation
2. APPEAL OF DENIAL OF REQUEST FOR COMMERCIAL BOULEVARD PARKING - 12 BROCK AVENUE
(High Park)
Source: Angie Antoniou, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, District 1
(November 15, 1999)
It is recommended that City Council deny the application for commercial boulevard parking fronting 12 Brock Avenue.
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Deputation
3. APPEAL OF DENIAL OF APPLICATION FOR COMMERCIAL BOULEVARD PARKING - 112 BERKELEY
STREET (Don River)
Source: Angie Antoniou, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, District 1
(November 18, 1999)
It is recommended that City Council deny the application for commercial boulevard parking fronting 112 Berkeley Street
and I be instructed to install physical barriers to prevent any unauthorized boulevard parking.
PUBLIC MEETING
4. CITY SOLICITOR SUBMITTING DRAFT BY-LAW RESPECTING PROPOSED LESLIE-EASTERN
COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN AMENDMENT (Don River) (Report Not Yet Available)
(a) Clause 4 of Report No. 8 of the Urban Environment and Development Committee, headed "F.G. Gardiner Expressway
East Dismantling Project (Don River and East Toronto - Wards 25 & 25)", as adopted by the Council of the City of
Toronto at its meeting held on June 9, 1999.
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PUBLIC MEETING
5. CITY SOLICITOR SUBMITTING DRAFT BY-LAW RESPECTING PROPOSED OFFICIAL PLAN
AMENDMENT AND ZONING BY-LAW - DOWNTOWN CHINATOWN (Downtown) (Report Not Yet Available)
(a) (October 19, 1999) from the Acting Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services - 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.
(b) (November 9, 1999) from Mr. Steve Ellis, Barrister & Solicitor and Mr. Tonny Louie, Vice-President, Toronto
Chinatown Community Development Association
PUBLIC MEETING
6. DRAFT BY-LAW RESPECTING PROPOSED OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND ZONING BY-LAW -
121 RUNNYMEDE ROAD (High Park)
City Solicitor
(November 18, 1999)
It is recommended that:
(1) the Toronto Community Council hold a public meeting in respect of the Draft By-law in accordance with the provisions
of the Planning Act.
Following the public meeting and in the event the Toronto Community Council wishes to approve the Draft By-law, it
could recommend:
(2) the Draft By-law attached to the report (November 18, 1999) of the City Solicitor be approved and that authority be
granted to introduce the necessary Bill in Council, substantially in the form of the Draft By-law to give effect thereto.
(a) (November 10, 1999) from the Acting Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services - Final Report on
Official Plan Amendment and Rezoning Application No. 199005 to permit a travel agency/parcel service within an existing
detached dwelling at 121 Runnymede Road.
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PUBLIC MEETING
7. CITY SOLICITOR SUBMITTING DRAFT BY-LAW RESPECTING PROPOSED OFFICIAL PLAN
AMENDMENT AND ZONING BY-LAW - YONGE-ST. CLAIR PART II PLAN (Midtown) (Report Not Yet
Available)
(a) (November 15, 1999) from the Acting Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services - Final Report
respecting Yonge-St. Clair Part II Plan Study Review - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for the Yonge St.
Clair Planning District.
PUBLIC MEETING
8. DRAFT BY-LAW RESPECTING PROPOSED ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT FOR 381 AND 395 MOUNT
PLEASANT ROAD (North Toronto)
City Solicitor
(November 18, 1999)
It is recommended that:
(1) the Toronto Community Council hold a public meeting in respect of the Draft By-law in accordance with the provisions
of the Planning Act.
Following the public meeting and in the event the Toronto Community Council wishes to approve the Draft By-law, it
could recommend:
(2) the Draft By-law attached to the report (November 18, 1999) of the City Solicitor be approved and that authority be
granted to introduce the necessary Bill in Council, substantially in the form of the Draft By-law to give effect thereto.
(a) (November 15, 1999) from the Acting Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services - Final Report
respecting 381 and 395 Mount Pleasant Road - Application 299001 for Zoning By-law Amendments and Site Plan
Approval to permit a gas bar and retail store.
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PUBLIC HEARING
9. CITY SOLICITOR SUBMITTING DRAFT BY-LAW TO AUTHORIZE THE ALTERATION OF AVENUE
ROAD BETWEEN HILLHOLM ROAD AND NORTH OF OXTON AVENUE AND ALTERATION OF OXTON
AVENUE AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH AVENUE ROAD (Midtown)
(a) Clause 32 of Toronto Community Council Report No. 12, headed "Safety and Operational Road Improvements -
Avenue Road at Oxton Avenue (Midtown)", as adopted by the Council of the City of Toronto at its meeting held on
September 28 and 29, 1999.
PUBLIC HEARING
10. CITY SOLICITOR SUBMITTING DRAFT BY-LAW TO AUTHORIZE THE ALTERATION OF
FAIRMOUNT CRESCENT AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH BOWMORE ROAD BY REALIGNING THE
PAVEMENT BY EXTENDING THE CURBS (East Toronto)
(a) Clause 54 of Toronto Community Council Report No. 13, headed "Realignment of Pavement - Fairmount Crescent at
Bowmore Road (East Toronto)", as adopted by the Council of the City of Toronto at its meeting held on October 26 and
27, 1999.
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PUBLIC HEARING
11. CITY SOLICITOR SUBMITTING DRAFT BY-LAW TO AUTHORIZE THE ALTERATION OF
MARCHMOUNT ROAD BETWEEN SHAW STREET TO OSSINGTON AVENUE 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.
(a) Clause 58 of Toronto Community Council Report No. 13, headed "Speed Hump Polling Results - Marchmount Road,
from Shaw Street to Ossington Avenue (Davenport)" as adopted by the Council of the City of Toronto at its meeting held
on October 26 and 27, 1999.
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DEPUTATION
12. REMOVAL OF CITY-OWNED TREE - 41 WAYLAND AVENUE (East Toronto)
City Clerk
(November 5, 1999)
advising that City Council at its meeting held on October 26 and 27, 1999 referred Clause 19 of Toronto Community
Council Report No. 11, headed "Removal of City-owned Tree - 41 Wayland Avenue (East Toronto), back to the Toronto
Community Council for further consideration and the hearing of deputations.
DEPUTATION
13. DELAWARE AVENUE, FROM HALLAM STREET TO NORTHUMBERLAND STREET - SPEED HUMPS
(Davenport)
(DEFERRED FROM TORONTO COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 9, 1999)
Source: Andrew Koropeski, Director, Transportation Services District 1
(October 26, 1999)
It is recommended that this report be received for information.
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DEPUTATION
14. CONCORD AVENUE, FROM HALLAM STREET TO NORTHUMBERLAND STREET - SPEED HUMPS
(Davenport)
(DEFERRED FROM TORONTO COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 9, 1999)
Source: Andrew Koropeski, Director, Transportation Services District 1
(October 26, 1999)
It is recommended that this report be received for information.
(a) (November 9, 1999) from Ms. Audrey Vince
DEPUTATION
15. PROPOSED INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A WOODEN RETAINING WALL WITHIN THE
PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY - 374 CLEVELAND STREET (North Toronto)
Souce: Angie Antoniou, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, District 1
(November 10, 1999)
It is recommended that City Council approve the installation and maintenance of a wooden retaining wall within the public
right of way fronting 374 Cleveland Street, subject to the owner entering into an agreement with the City of Toronto, as
prescribed under Chapter 313 of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code.
(a) (November 1, 1999) from Mr. Dan J. Goldberger, New Paradigm Capital Corp.
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Deputation
16. APPEAL OF DENIAL OF APPLICATION FOR A CURB LANE VENDING PERMIT - RICHARDSON
STREET, WEST SIDE, 20 M NORTH OF QUEENS QUAY EAST AND EXTENDING A FURTHER 5.5 M
NORTH (Downtown)
Source: Angie Antoniou, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, District 1
(November 17, 1999)
It is recommended that:
(1) City Council deny the application for curb lane vending on Richardson Street, west side, 20 m north of Queens Quay
East and extending a further 5.5 m north;
OR
(2) City Council approve the application for curb lane vending on Richardson Street, west side, 20 m north of Queens Quay
East and extending a further 5.5 m north, notwithstanding a minimum of 25 m distancing between businesses selling
similar products cannot be met and the objection received by the adjoining property occupant, and that such approval does
not comply with the criteria set out in the former City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 315, Street Vending.
Deputation
17. REQUEST FOR AN EXEMPTION FROM CHAPTER 400 OF THE FORMER CITY OF TORONTO
MUNICIPAL CODE TO PERMIT FRONT YARD PARKING AT 161 GRENADIER ROAD (High Park)
Source: Angie Antoniou, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, District 1
(November 16, 1999)
It is recommended that:
(1) City Council deny the application for front yard parking at 161 Grenadier Road;
OR
(2) City Council approve the application for front yard parking at 161 Grenadier Road, subject to:
(a) the maximum area to be paved for parking not to exceed 2.6 m wide by 5.9 m long;
(b) the parking area being paved with semi-permeable paving materials, i.e., ecostone pavers or approved and equivalent
permeable paving treatment acceptable to the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services; and
(c) the applicant paying all applicable fees and complying with all other criteria set out in Municipal Code Chapter 400,
Traffic and Parking, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code.
Deputation
18. REQUEST FOR AN EXEMPTION FROM CHAPTER 400 OF THE FORMER CITY OF TORONTO
MUNICIPAL CODE TO PERMIT FRONT YARD PARKING FOR A SECOND PARKING SPACE AT 292
WOODBINE AVENUE (East Toronto)
Source: Angie Antoniou, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, District 1
(November 10, 1999)
It is recommended that:
(1) City Council deny the request for an exemption from the by-law to permit front yard parking for a second parking space
at 292 Woodbine Avenue, as such a request does not comply with Chapter 400 of the former City of Toronto Municipal
Code; OR
(2) City Council approve front yard parking for a second space at 292 Woodbine Avenue, notwithstanding that it does not
comply with Chapter 400 of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code.
Deputation
19. REQUEST FOR AN EXEMPTION FROM CHAPTER 400 OF THE FORMER CITY OF TORONTO
MUNICIPAL CODE TO PERMIT FRONT YARD PARKING AT 137 WESTMINSTER AVENUE (High Park)
Source: Angie Antoniou, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, District 1
(November 12, 1999)
It is recommended that:
(1) City Council deny the application for front yard parking at 137 Westminster Avenue; OR
(2) City Council approve the application for front yard parking at 137 Westminster Avenue, subject to:
(a) the maximum area to be paved for parking not to exceed 2.6 m wide by 5.9 m long;
(b) the parking area being paved with semi-permeable paving materials, i.e. ecostone pavers or approved and equivalent
permeable paving treatment acceptable to the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services; and
(c) the applicant paying all applicable fees and complying with all other criteria set out in Municipal Code Chapter 400,
Traffic and Parking, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code.
Deputation
20. REQUEST FOR AN EXEMPTION FROM CHAPTER 248 OF THE FORMER CITY OF TORONTO
MUNICIPAL CODE TO PERMIT ANGLED DRIVEWAY WIDENING AT 178 OLD ORCHARD GROVE (North
Toronto)
Source: Angie Antoniou, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, District 1
(November 15, 1999)
It is recommended that:
(1) City Council deny the request for an exemption from the by-law to permit angled driveway widening at 178 Old
Orchard Grove, as such a request does not comply with Chapter 248 of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code; OR
(2) City Council approve the request for angled driveway widening parking at 178 Old Orchard Grove, subject to:
(a) the parking area not to exceed 2.6 m wide by 5.9 m long;
(b) the parking area being paved with semi-permeable paving materials, i.e. ecostone pavers or approved and equivalent
paving treatment acceptable to the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services; and
(c) the applicant paying all applicable fees and complying with all other criteria set out in Municipal Code Chapter 400,
Traffic and Parking, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code.
Deputation
21. REQUEST FOR AN EXEMPTION FROM CHAPTER 248 OF THE FORMER CITY OF TORONTO
MUNICIPAL CODE TO PERMIT DRIVEWAY WIDENING FOR TWO VEHICLES AT 22 ELMSTHORPE
AVENUE (North Toronto)
Source: Angie Antoniou, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, District 1
(November 16, 1999)
It is recommended that:
(1) City Council deny the request for an exemption from the by-law to permit driveway widening for two vehicles at 22
Elmsthorpe Avenue, as such a request does not comply with Chapter 248 of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code;
OR
(2) City Council approve the request for driveway widening for one vehicle at 22 Elmsthorpe Avenue, within the limits of
the private driveway, subject to:
(a) the applicant removing all existing paving adjacent to the private driveway and restoring the area to soft landscaping,
i.e., planting area or sod;
(b) the maximum area to be paved not to exceed 2.6 m wide by 5.9 m long;
(c) the parking area being paved with semi-permeable paving materials, i.e. ecostone pavers or approved and equivalent
permeable paving treatment acceptable to the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services; and
(d) the applicant paying all applicable fees and complying with all other criteria set out in Municipal Code Chapter 248,
Parking Licences, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code. OR
(3) City Council approve the request for driveway widening for two vehicles at 22 Elmsthorpe Avenue, within the limits of
the private driveway, and one vehicle parking adjacent to the driveway, subject to:
(a) the applicant modifying the existing paving area to provide the 2.4 m clearance from the City owned tree;
(b) the parking area being paved with semi-permeable paving materials, i.e., ecostone pavers or approved and equivalent
permeable paving treatment acceptable to the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services; and
(c) the applicant paying all applicable fees and complying with all other criteria set out in Municipal Code Chapter 248,
Parking Licences, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code.
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Deputation
22. RESIDENTIAL DEMOLITION APPLICATION - 294, 296, AND 298 SHERBOURNE STREET (Downtown)
Source: Acting Commissioner, Urban Planning and Development Services
(November 16, 1999)
It is recommended that City Council refuse the demolition permit at this time.
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Deputation
23. APPEAL OF DENIAL OF APPLICATION FOR A BOULEVARD CAFE - FRONTING 803 KING STREET
WEST AND ON THE NIAGARA STREET FLANK (Trinity-Niagara)
Source: Angie Antoniou, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, District 1
(November 17, 1999)
It is recommended that:
(1) City Council deny the application for a boulevard cafe fronting 803 King Street West and on the Niagara Street flank;
OR
(2) City Council approve the application for a boulevard cafe fronting 803 King Street West, notwithstanding the negative
response to the public notice and that such approval be subject to the applicant complying with the criteria set out in §
313-36 of Municipal Code Chapter 313, Streets and Sidewalks, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code; and
(3) City Council approve the application for a boulevard cafe on the Niagara Street flank of 803 King Street West,
notwithstanding the negative result of 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
24. APPEAL OF DENIAL OF APPLICATION FOR A BOULEVARD CAFE - MUNRO PARK AVENUE FLANK
OF 2459 QUEEN STREET EAST (East Toronto)
Source: Angie Antoniou, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, District 1
(November 10, 1999)
It is recommended that:
(1) City Council deny the application for a boulevard cafe on the Munro Park Avenue flank of 2459 Queen Street East;
OR
(2) City Council approve the application for a boulevard cafe on the Munro Park Avenue flank of 2459 Queen Street East,
notwithstanding the negative result of 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 and paying for the removal of the curbstones.
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Deputation
25. APPEAL OF DENIAL OF APPLICATION FOR A BOULEVARD CAFE - 1150 QUEEN STREET WEST,
BEACONSFIELD AVENUE FLANK (Trinity-Niagara)
Source: Angie Antoniou, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, District 1
(November 16, 1999)
It is recommend that:
(1) City Council deny the application for a boulevard cafe on the Beaconsfield Avenue flank of 1150 Queen Street West;
OR
(2) City Council approve the application for a boulevard cafe on the Beaconsfield Avenue flank of 1150 Queen Street
West, notwithstanding the negative result of 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
26. SHAKESPEARE'S CAFE - APPLICATION FOR A BOULEVARD CAFE - WALMER ROAD FLANK OF 362
BLOOR STREET WEST (Midtown)
Source: Angie Antoniou, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, District 1
(November 16, 1999)
It is recommended that:
(1) City Council approve the application for a boulevard cafe on the Walmer Road flank of 362 Bloor Street West and such
approval be subject to the application 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; OR
(2) City Council deny the application for a boulevard cafe on the Walmer Road flank of 362 Bloor Street West.
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Deputation
27. APPEAL OF DENIAL OF APPLICATION FOR A BOULEVARD CAFE - 1540 DUPONT STREET, PERTH
AVENUE FLANK (Davenport)
Source: Angie Antoniou, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, District 1
(November 18, 1999)
It is recommended that:
(1) City Council deny the application for a boulevard cafe on the Perth Avenue flank of 1540 Dupont Street; OR
(2) City Council approve the application for a boulevard cafe on the Perth Avenue flank of 1540 Dupont Street,
notwithstanding the negative result of the public poll, and that such approval be subject to the applicant complying with the
criteria set out in Section 313-36 of Municipal Code Chapter 313 of the former City of Toronto.
DEPUTATION
28. 2300 YONGE STREET, APPLICATION NO. 999042: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF VARIANCES FROM
CHAPTER 297, SIGNS, OF THE FORMER CITY OF TORONTO MUNICIPAL CODE (North Toronto)
Source: Acting Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services
(November 16, 1999)
It is recommended that City Council refuse Application No. 999042 for minor variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the
former City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit the replacement of an existing illuminated double face ground sign, for
identification purposes, with a triple face illuminated ground sign containing electronic message display copy. The sign is
located on the south-east corner of the property at 2300 Yonge Street.
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DEPUTATION
29. 378 YONGE STREET, APPLICATION NO. 999057: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF VARIANCES FROM
CHAPTER 297, SIGNS, OF THE FORMER CITY OF TORONTO MUNICIPAL CODE (Downtown)
Source: Acting Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services
(October 28, 1999)
It is recommended that City Council refuse Application No. 999057 for minor variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the
former City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit three illuminated roof signs, for third party advertising purposes, on top
of the two-storey designated historic building at 378 Yonge Street.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST PURSUANT TO THE MUNICIPAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST ACT.
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REPORTS/COMMUNICATIONS (TO BE CONSIDERED AT 9:30 A.M. ON DECEMBER 2, 1999):
30. FINAL REPORT ON APPLICATION NO. 197029 FOR AN OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND
REZONING APPLICATION TO AMEND THE CURRENT PLANNING APPROVALS FOR NOS. 532, 560, 566,
AND 570 BAY STREET, 101, 109, 111, 127, 129, 131, 137, AND 141 DUNDAS STREET WEST, 91, 99, 105, AND 111 ELIZABETH STREET, AND 9 FOSTER PLACE (Downtown)
Source: Acting Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services
(November 16, 1999)
Reporting on an application to repeal the current site specific Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law and the
existing Section 37 Agreement for the subject lands. The new proposal is to permit a mixed use development containing an
increased amount of residential floor area while decreasing the amount of non-residential floor area.
31. PRELIMINARY REPORT ON REZONING APPLICATION NO. 199017 FOR A MIXED USE PROJECT
CONTAINING A HOTEL, RESIDENTIAL AND RETAIL USES AT NOS. 326 TO 358 KING STREET WEST
(Downtown)
Source: Acting Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services
(November 15, 1999)
Recommending that I be requested to hold a public meeting in the community to discuss the application and to notify
owners and residents within 120 metres of the site and the Ward Councillors.
32. PRELIMINARY REPORT ON 134 EDGEWOOD AVENUE AND PART OF 130 EDGEWOOD AVENUE,
APPLICATION NO. 199207 (East Toronto)
Source: Acting Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services
(November 15, 1999)
It is recommended that:
(1) the community meeting held by the Ward Councillors and attended by the area planner on November 22, 1999 be
considered to have satisfied the Planning Division's usual procedure of holding a meeting in the neighbourhood to discuss
the application with owners and tenants within 120 metres of the site; and
(2) the owner be advised that, prior to final Council approval of this project, the owner may be required to submit a Noise
Impact Statement. 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 OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS, APPLICATION
NUMBER 199033, - 65 NAVY WHARF COURT (BLOCK 19) (Downtown)
Source: Acting Commissioner, Urban Planning and Development Services
(November 17, 1999)
It is recommended that:
(1) the applicant be advised to respond to the issues identified in this report; and
(2) City Council request the Acting Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services to hold a public meeting
to discuss the application, and to notify owners and residents within 120 metres of the site, the local residents' associations
and the Ward Councillors.
34. PRELIMINARY REPORTS ON REZONING APPLICATIONS FOR THE FORMER INGLIS LANDS
KNOWN AS PORTIONS OF 14 AND 20 STRACHAN AVENUE, 121, 128 AND 132 LIBERTY STREET;
PORTIONS OF 14 AND 20 STRACHAN AVENUE, 45 AND 132R EAST LIBERTY STREET; AND PORTIONS
OF 132R EAST LIBERTY STREET; TO CONSTRUCT LARGE FORMAT RETAILING OUTLETS AND
FUTURE RESIDENTIAL USES - APPLICATION NOS. 199028, 199029, 199030, 199031 AND 199032
(Trinity-Niagara)
Source: Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services
(November 19, 1999)
It is recommended that:
(1) The applicant be advised of the need to apply for an Official Plan amendment for each rezoning application filed.
(2) The applicant be requested to prepare any studies requested by the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services, to
evaluate the potential traffic, parking and servicing impacts of the applications.
(3) The applicant be requested to submit a study analyzing the impact of the proposed uses on the economic viability and
planned function of the shopping districts in the area.
(4) Subject to the receipt of the above noted Official Plan amendment applications, reports and a revised site plan which
responds to the concerns outlined in this report, 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.
35. 15 ST. CLAIR AVENUE WEST, APPLICATION NO. 999078: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A MINOR
VARIANCE FROM CHAPTER 297, SIGNS, OF THE FORMER CITY OF TORONTO MUNICIPAL CODE,
(Midtown)
Source: Acting Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services
(November 16, 1999)
It is recommended that:
(1) City Council approve Application No. 999078 for a minor variance from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of
Toronto Municipal Code to permit, for identification purposes, one illuminated fascia sign on the front elevation at 15 St.
Clair Avenue West.
(2) The applicant be advised, upon approval of Application No. 999078, of the requirement to obtain the necessary permits
from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services.
36. 1055 GERRARD STREET EAST, APPLICATION NO. 999079: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF MINOR
VARIANCES FROM CHAPTER 297, SIGNS, OF THE FORMER CITY OF TORONTO MUNICIPAL CODE,
1055 GERRARD STREET EAST (Don River)
Source: Acting Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services
(October 27, 1999)
It is recommended that:
(1) City Council approve Application No. 999079 for minor variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of
Toronto Municipal Code to permit the replacement of an existing non-conforming illuminated projecting sign, for
identification purposes, on the front porch of the building at 1055 Gerrard Street East.
(2) The applicant be advised, upon approval of Application No. 999079, of the requirement to obtain the necessary permits
from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services.
37. 1873 BLOOR STREET WEST APPLICATION FOR CONSENT UNDER CHAPTER 276, ARTICLE I OF
THE FORMER CITY OF TORONTO MUNICIPAL CODE TO DEVELOP A WETLAND IN THE LOWER
DUCK POND AND TO PERMIT THE REMOVAL OF 35 TREES WITHIN THE HIGH PARK RAVINE. (High
Park)
Source: Acting Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services
(November 15, 1999)
It is recommended that:
(1) City Council consent to Application No. 099040 respecting 1873 Bloor Street West (High Park) to permit grade
changes, the creation of a berm and the removal of thirteen trees around the Lower Duck Pond and the removal of
twenty-two trees adjacent to Spring Road, Deer Pen Road and Centre Road subject to the following conditions:
(a) that the work be undertaken substantially in accordance with the Lower Duck Pond Site Plan (C-01), Sections and
Details (C-02) and Details (C-03) of the Pilot Treatment Wetland, all dated September 8, 1999, prepared by Gore and
Storrie Ltd. and date stamped as received October 6, 1999
and Spring Creek Watershed - Tree Cutting Location Map (M-1), (M-2) and (M-3) all dated September 1999 and prepared
by Works and Emergency Services, Maps and Surveying Section, and date stamped as received on October 6, 1999, all as
on file with the Acting Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services; and,
(b) that a permit application be submitted and approved by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority under Ontario
Regulation 158, prior to commencement of the project.
38. FRONT YARD PARKING - 130 GLEN MANOR DRIVE (East Toronto)
Source: City Clerk
(November 4, 1999)
Forwarding Clause 52 of Toronto Community Council Report 11, headed "Front Yard Parking - 130 Glen Manor Drive
(East Toronto)", as adopted by the Council of the City of Toronto at its meeting held on July 27, 28, 29 and 30, 1999.
39. STATUS REPORT ON ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT - 40 COLGATE AVENUE, 309 AND 355 LOGAN
AVENUE, APPLICATION NO. 199003
(Don River)
Source: Acting Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services
(November 17, 1999)
It is recommended that this report be received for information.
40. 1926 LAKESHORE BOULEVARD WEST, APPLICATION NO. 999088: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A
MINOR VARIANCE FROM CHAPTER 297, SIGNS, OF THE FORMER CITY OF TORONTO MUNICIPAL
CODE, - 1926 LAKESHORE BLVD. WEST, TORONTO, ONTARIO (High Park)
Source: Acting Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services
(November 9, 1999)
It is recommended that:
(1) City Council approve Application No. 999088 for a minor variance from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of
Toronto Municipal Code to permit, for identification purposes, an illuminated fascia sign at the fourth floor level on the
front elevation of the building at 1926 Lakeshore Boulevard West.
(2) The applicant be advised, upon approval of Application No. 999084, of the requirement to obtain the necessary permits
from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services.
41. 1938 BLOOR STREET WEST, APPLICATION NO. 999080: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF VARIANCES
FROM CHAPTER 297, SIGNS, OF THE FORMER CITY OF TORONTO MUNICIPAL CODE, - 1938 BLOOR
STREET WEST, TORONTO, ONTARIO, M6P 3K8 (High Park)
Source: Acting Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services
(November 9, 1999)
It is recommended that:
(1) City Council approve Application No. 999080 for a minor variance from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of
Toronto Municipal Code to maintain, for identification purposes, two illuminated fascia signs at 1938 Bloor Street West.
(2) The applicant be advised, upon approval of Application No. 999080, of the requirement to obtain the necessary permits
from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services.
42. APPLICATION NO. 640-00152 INCLUDING 2280 AND 2290 DUNDAS STREET WEST CONCERNING THE
REPEAL OF OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT 510 (BY-LAW 37-90) (High Park)
Source: Acting Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services
(November 3, 1999)
It is recommended that Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce a Bill in Council to repeal Official Plan
Amendment 510.
43. SALE OF SURPLUS SCARBOROUGH TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR PROPERTY AT 36 DARRELL
AVENUE (East Toronto)
Source: Acting Commissioner of Corporate Services
(November 18, 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 $139,100.00 as detailed herein;
(2) Council, pursuant to Clause No. 14, Report No. 36 of the former Metropolitan Management Committee adopted on
September 28, 1994, waive the minimum required deposit of 10 percent. of the purchase price;
(3) authority be granted to direct a portion of the sale proceeds on closing to fund the outstanding balance of Costing Unit
No. CA700CA2482;
(4) 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
(5) the appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.
44. 2543, 2545 AND 2549 DUNDAS ST. WEST, AND 22R JEROME ST. - CONSENT AGREEMENT WITH
WADDINGTON DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (Davenport)
Source: City Solicitor
(November 17, 1999)
It is recommended that the City Clerk and Treasurer be authorized to sign the Consent Agreement, made between
Waddington Development Corporation and the City of Toronto with respect to 2543, 2545 and 2549 Dundas Street West,
and 22R Jerome Street and any other documentation necessary to give effect thereto.
45. ST. CLARENS AVENUE, BETWEEN COLLEGE STREET AND BLOOR STREET WEST - PROPOSED
INSTALLATION OF SPEED HUMPS.
(Trinity-Niagara)
Source: Andrew Koropeski, Director, Transportation Services District 1
(November 8, 1999)
Recommending:
(1) That approval be given to alter sections of the roadway on St. Clarens Avenue, from Bloor Street West to College
Street, for traffic calming purposes as described below, with implementation subject to favourable results of the polling of
the affected residents pursuant to the policy related to speed hump installation as adopted by the former City of Toronto
Council:
"The construction of speed humps on ST. CLARENS AVENUE, from Bloor Street West to College Street, generally as
shown on the attached print of Drawing No. 421F-5399, dated June 1999";
(2) That a speed limit of 30 kilometres per hour be introduced on St. Clarens Avenue, from Bloor Street West to College
Street, coinciding with the implementation of speed humps and as legislation permits; and
(3) 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.
46. OLD FOREST HILL ROAD, FROM EGLINTON AVENUE WEST TO HILLTOP ROAD - INSTALLATION
OF SPEED HUMPS (North Toronto)
Source: Director, Transportation Services, District 1
(November 17, 1999)
Recommending:
(1) That approval be given to alter sections of the roadway on Old Forest Hill Road, from Eglinton Avenue West to Hilltop
Road, for traffic calming purposes as described below, with implementation subject to the favourable results of polling of
the affected residents pursuant to the policy related to speed hump installation as adopted by the former City of Toronto
Council:
"The construction of speed humps on OLD FOREST HILL ROAD, from Eglinton Avenue West to Hilltop Road, generally
as shown on the attached print of Drawing No. 421F-5490, dated October 1999";
(2) That the speed limit be reduced from forty kilometres per hour to thirty kilometres per hour on Old Forest Hill Road,
from Eglinton Avenue West to Hilltop Road, coincident with the implementation of the traffic calming measures 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 might be required.
47. GEORGE STREET SOUTH, WEST SIDE, FROM THE ESPLANADE TO HENRY LANE TERRACE
(NORTH BRANCH) - PROVISION OF A "SCHOOL BUS LOADING ZONE" (Downtown)
Source: Andrew Koropeski, Director, Transportation Services District 1
(November 18, 1999)
(1) That a "School Bus Loading Zone" be established on the west side of George Street South, from a point 22.0 metres
south of The Esplanade to a point 22.0 metres further south; and
(2) That the appropriate City Officials be requested to take whatever action is necessary to give effect to the foregoing,
including the introduction in Council of any Bills that are required.
48. INSTALLATION/REMOVAL OF ON-STREET DISABLED PERSONS PARKING SPACES. (Davenport, High
Park, Midtown, North Toronto and Trinity-Niagara).
Source: Andrew Koropeski, Director, Transportation Services District 1
(November 16, 1999)
(1) That the installation/removal of disabled on-street parking spaces as noted in Table "A" of this report be approved; and
(2) That the appropriate City Officials be requested to take whatever action is necessary to give effect to the foregoing,
including the introduction in Council of any Bills that may be required.
49. LAVA RESTAURANT AND CLUB - OPERATION OF THE BOULEVARD CAFE UNDER THE EXTENDED
HOURS OF OPERATION DURING THE 1999 CAFE SEASON - PALMERSTON AVENUE FLANK OF 507
COLLEGE STREET (Trinity-Niagara)
Souce: Angie Antoniou, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, District 1
(November 18, 1999)
It is recommended that:
(1) City Council approve the continuation of the licence for the boulevard cafe on the Palmerston Avenue flank of 507
College Street, with the same terms and conditions, i.e., extended hours of operation, Sunday to Thursday to 12 midnight,
and Friday and Saturday to 1:00 a.m., for the year 2000; and
(2) the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services report back after the end of the 2000 cafe season on
the operation of the cafe.
50. CONCORD AVENUE, EAST SIDE, NORTH OF COLLEGE STREET - ADJUSTMENT OF EXISTING
"SCHOOL BUS LOADING ZONE" AND IMPLEMENTATION OF AN ADDITIONAL "STUDENT PICK-UP
AND DROP-OFF AREA". (Trinity-Niagara)
Source: Andrew Koropeski, Director, Transportation Services District 1
(November 4, 1999)
(1) That the school bus loading zone on the east side of Concord Avenue, from a point 155.6 metres north of College Street
to a point 62.4 metres further north, be adjusted to apply from a point 155.6 metres north of College Street to a point 40.0
metres further north;
(2) That the existing parking prohibition at anytime on the east side of Concord Avenue, from a point 219.8 metres north of
College Street to Dewson Street, be adjusted to apply from a point 251.4 metres north of College Street to Dewson Street;
(3) That parking be prohibited from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and from 4:00 p.m. of one day to
8:30 a.m. of the next following day, Monday to Friday and at anytime on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays, from a
point 196.6 metres north of College Street to a point 54.8 metres further north;
(4) That parking be allowed for a maximum period of ten minutes from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30
p.m. and from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., except Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays, from a point 196.6 metres north of
College Street to a point 54.8 metres further north; and
(5) That the appropriate City Officials be requested to take whatever action is necessary to give effect to the foregoing,
including the introduction in Council of any Bills that are required.
51. HERBS FINE FOODS AND CATERING - OPERATION OF THE BOULEVARD CAFE DURING THE 1998
AND 1999 CAFE SEASONS - WOBURN AVENUE FLANK OF 3202 YONGE STREET (North Toronto)
Source: Angie Antoniou, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, District 1
(November 10, 1999)
It is recommended that City Council approve the continuation of the licence for the boulevard cafe on the Woburn Avenue
flank of 3202 Yonge Street, with the same terms and conditions as previously approved, i.e. 11:00 p.m. closing time, 7
days a week, since there were no complaints received from the neighbourhood.
52. SOCIETA - OPERATION OF THE BOULEVARD CAFE UNDER THE EXTENDED HOURS OF
OPERATION DURING THE 1998 AND 1999 CAFE SEASONS - ROXTON ROAD FLANK OF 796 COLLEGE
STREET (Trinity-Niagara)
Source: Angie Antoniou, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, District 1
(November 15, 1999)
It is recommended that City Council approve the continuation of the licence for the boulevard cafe on the Roxton Road
flank of 796 College Street, with the same terms and conditions as previously approved, i.e., extended hours of operation,
11:00 p.m. on Sundays through Thursdays and midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, since there were no complaints received
from the neighbourhood.
53. SHOPSY'S DELI AND RESTAURANT - OPERATION OF THE BOULEVARD CAFE UNDER THE
EXTENDED HOURS OF OPERATION DURING THE 1999 CAFE SEASON - HEATH STREET EAST FLANK
OF 1535 YONGE STREET (Midtown)
Source: Angie Antoniou, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, District 1
(November 10, 1999)
It is recommended that City Council approve the continuation of the licence for the boulevard cafe on the Heath Street East
flank of 1535 Yonge Street, with the same terms and conditions as previously approved, i.e. extended hours of operation,
12 midnight, 7 days a week, since there were no complaints received from the neighbourhood.
54. KOO KOO ROO CALIFORNIA KITCHEN - OPERATION OF THE BOULEVARD CAFE DURING THE
1999 CAFE SEASON - DE LISLE AVENUE FLANK OF 1510 YONGE STREET (Midtown)
Source: Angie Antoniou, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, District 1
(November 10, 1999)
It is recommended that this report be received for information.
55. NAOMI'S KITCHEN - OPERATION OF THE BOULEVARD CAFE DURING THE 1999 CAFE SEASON -
BELLWOODS AVENUE FLANK OF 913 DUNDAS STREET WEST (Trinity-Niagara)
Source: Angie Antoniou, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, District 1
(November 8, 1999)
It is recommended that this report be received for information.
56. CHAAT RENDEZVOUS - OPERATION OF THE BOULEVARD CAFE DURING THE 1999 CAFE SEASON
- ASHDALE AVENUE FLANK OF 1438A GERRARD STREET EAST (East Toronto)
Source: Angie Antoniou, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, District 1
(November 10, 1999)
It is recommended that City Council approve the continuation of the licence for the boulevard cafe on the Ashdale Avenue
flank of 1438A Gerrard Street East, with the same terms and conditions as previously approved, i.e. 11:00 p.m. closing
time, 7 days a week, since there were no complaints received from the neighbourhood.
57. AXIS GALLERY AND GRILL - OPERATION OF THE BOULEVARD CAFE DURING THE 1999 CAFE
SEASON - MCMURRAY STREET FLANK OF 3048 DUNDAS STREET WEST (High Park)
Source: Angie Antoniou, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, District 1
(November 10, 1999)
It is recommended that City Council approve the continuation of the licence for the boulevard cafe on the McMurray Street
flank of 3048 Dundas Street West, with the same terms and conditions as previously approved, i.e. 11:00 p.m. closing time,
7 days a week, since there were no complaints received from the neighbourhood.
58. CAFE AQUARIO - OPERATION OF THE BOULEVARD CAFE DURING THE 1999 CAFE SEASON -
LAKEVIEW AVENUE FLANK OF 1212 DUNDAS STREET WEST (Trinity-Niagara)
Source: Angie Antoniou, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, District 1
(November 15, 1999)
It is recommended that City Council approve the continuation of the licence for the boulevard cafe on the Lakeview
Avenue flank of 1212 Dundas Street West, with the same terms and conditions as previously approved, i.e., 10:00 p.m.
closing time, 7 days a week, since there were no complaints received from the neighbourhood.
59. SHOXS BILLIARD LOUNGE - OPERATION OF THE BOULEVARD CAFE DURING THE 1999 CAFE
SEASON - 2827 DUNDAS STREET WEST (Davenport)
Source: Angie Antoniou, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, District 1
(November 12, 1999)
It is recommended that City Council approve the continuation of the licence for the boulevard cafe fronting 2827 Dundas
Street West, with the same terms and conditions as previously approved, i.e., 11:00 p.m. closing time, 7 days a week, since
there were no complaints received from the neighbourhood.
60. BOSCO RESTAURANT - OPERATION OF THE BOULEVARD CAFE DURING THE 1999 CAFE SEASON
FRONTING 96 TECUMSETH STREET (Trinity-Niagara)
Source: Angie Antoniou, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, District 1
(November 9, 1999)
It is recommended that City Council approve the continuation of the licence for the boulevard cafe fronting 96 Tecumseth
Street, with the same terms and conditions as previously approved, i.e., 11:00 p.m. closing time, 7 days a week, since there
were no complaints received from the neighbourhood.
61. NOMINATION OF CITIZENS FOR APPOINTMENT TO HERITAGE BOARDS
(All Former Wards in City of Toronto)
Source: Joe Halstead, Commissioner Economic Development, Culture and Tourism
(November 9, 1999)
It is recommended that:
(1) Council appoint the following citizens to serve on the Toronto LACAC Panel for a term to begin January 1, 2000 and to
expire on November 30, 2003: Marcia Cuthbert, Jon Harstone, Joan Miles, Nolan Natale, John Purdy, Steve Russell,
Sharon Vattay, and Jim Wiswell;
(2) Council appoint the following citizens to serve on the Colborne Lodge/Mackenzie House/Spadina Museum
Management Board for a term to begin January 1, 2000 and to expire on November 30, 2003: Andrea Bowker, Jennifer
Duke, Maxanne Exer, Darlene Hall, D. L. Hedger, Ian McNeil, Loretta Ryan, Helen Skinner, and James Thompson;
(3) future citizen appointments to these boards be for three-year terms coincident with the term of Council; and
(4) the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.
62. CAMPBELL AVENUE FROM PATON ROAD TO WALLACE AVENUE - SPEED HUMPS (Davenport)
(DEFERRED FROM TORONTO COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 9, 1999)
Source: Andrew Koropeski, Director, Transportation Services District 1
(October 20, 1999)
It is recommended that this report be received for information.
63. DANFORTH AVENUE, FROM BROADVIEW AVENUE TO DEWHURST BOULEVARD - INSTALLATION
OF PARKING METERS ON THE FLANKAGE OF VARIOUS INTERSECTING STREETS (Don River)
(DEFERRED FROM THE TORONTO COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 15, 1999 AND OCTOBER 12,
1999)
Director, Transportation Services District 1
(May 31, 1999)
Recommending:
(1) That the parking regulations outlined in Appendix A of this report be adjusted/amended as indicated; and
(2) That the appropriate City Officials be requested to take whatever action is necessary to give effect to the foregoing,
including the introduction in Council of any Bills that are required.
64. DESIGNATION OF 832 BAY STREET - MCLAUGHLIN MOTOR CAR SHOWROOM (Downtown)
City Clerk
(November 17, 1999)
It is recommended that:
(1) authority be granted for the introduction of the necessary Bill in Council to designate 832 Bay Sreet (McLaughlin
Motor Car Showroom) (Downtown) for architectural and historical reasons under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act; or
(2) if a notice of objection to the designation is received by the Clerk by December 12, 1999, Council refer the matter to the
Conservation Review Board for a hearing and report pursuant to Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act; and
(3) the appropriate City Officials be directed to take whatever action may be necessary to comply with the provisions of the
said Act in respect of such designation or Conservation Review Board hearing.
Note: A copy of Clause No. 9 contained in Report No. 3 of the The Economic Development and Parks Committee, headed,
"Third Party Outdoor Advertising on City Property and Assets - All Wards," which was adopted, as amended by City
Council at its meeting held on September 28 and 29, 1999 was forwarded to all Members of the Toronto Community
Council for their information, and a copy thereof is also on file in the office of the City Clerk.
SPECIAL SESSION:DECEMBER 6, 1999, COMMITTEE ROOM NO. 1
7:00 P.M.
ITEM 65
2000 CAPITAL PROGRAM
