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REPORTS OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES

AND OTHER COMMITTEES

As Considered by

The Council of the City of Toronto

on April 13, 14 and 15, 1999

ETOBICOKE COMMUNITY COUNCIL

REPORT No. 5

1 Traffic Concerns: Norseman Street Between Islington Avenue
and Royal York Road (Lakeshore-Queensway)

2 Introduction of Parking Prohibition: Aldgate Avenue (Lakeshore-Queensway)

3 Introduction of Parking Prohibition: St. Georges Boulevard (Kingsway-Humber)

4 Introduction of a Parking Restriction: Belvedere Boulevard (Kingsway-Humber)

5 Pedestrian Crossover: Martin Grove Road, South of the Westway/Redgrave Drive (Markland-Centennial)

6 Introduction of Left-Turn Prohibitions at No. 5250 Dundas Street West (Markland-Centennial)

7 Proposed Introduction of "Do Not Enter" Prohibition: 5451 and 5453 Dundas Street West (Markland-Centennial)

8 Traffic Concerns Along Edgevalley Drive (Kingsway-Humber)

9 Fire Route - 329 The West Mall (Markland-Centennial)

10 Requests for Endorsement of Events for Liquor Licensing Purposes

11 Appeal of Committee of Adjustment Decisions

12 Interim Control By-law - Claireville Land Use Study Area File No. 580.84 (Rexdale-Thistletown)

13 Toronto/Toronto Catholic District School Board Proposed Joint Facility Within the Former Lakeshore Hospital Site/Humber College Complex (Lakeshore-Queensway)

14 Bridge Over Highway No. 427 (Morning Star Drive/Humberwood Boulevard) (Rexdale-Thistletown)

15 Amendment to the Etobicoke Zoning Code - Richview Developments 45 La Rose Avenue - File No. Z-2281 - (Kingsway-Humber)

16 Confidential Report Regarding a Building Permit Application

17 Other Items Considered by the Community Council

City of Toronto

REPORT No. 5

OF THE ETOBICOKE COMMUNITY COUNCIL

(from its meeting on March 30, 1999,

submitted by Councillor Elizabeth Brown, Chair)

As Considered by

The Council of the City of Toronto

on April 13, 14 and 15, 1999

1

Traffic Concerns: Norseman Street Between Islington Avenue

and Royal York Road (Lakeshore-Queensway)

(City Council on April 13, 14 and 15, 1999, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Etobicoke Community Council recommends the adoption of the report (March 30, 1999) from the Director, Transportation Services, District 2:

The Etobicoke Community Council reports, for the information of City Council, having requested the Director, Transportation Services, District 2, to:

(i) investigate the need for a crossing guard at the pedestrian crosswalk;

(ii) introduce larger signage identifying the 40 km/h speed limit zone;

(iii) examine, in consultation with the Forestry Division, Parks & Recreation Services, West District, the possibility of planting trees along the boulevard to provide a narrowing effect on the road; and

(iv) report back to the Etobicoke Community Council at the October or November 1999 meeting with respect to the effect of the extended 40 km/h speed limit zone.

The Etobicoke Community Council submits the following report (March 30, 1999) from the Director, Transportation Services, District 2:

Purpose:

To address the concerns of area residents with respect to the speed and volume of vehicular traffic on Norseman Street between Islington Avenue and Royal York Road.

Funding Sources:

The funds associated with the installation of regulatory signs are contained in the Transportation Service Division's Operating Budget.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1) all-way stop controls not be installed at the intersection of Norseman Street and Chartwell Road;

(2) all-way stop controls not be installed at the intersection of Norseman Street and Fernalroy Boulevard;

(3) the Toronto Police Service be requested to enforce the 40 km/h speed limit on Norseman Street, near Chartwell Road;

(4) the 40 km/h speed zone on Norseman Street, between Islington Avenue and Placid Road, be extended eastward to Royal York Road (Attachment No. 1); 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 may be required.

Background:

Councillor Irene Jones received a petition (Attachment No. 2) from residents of Norseman Street requesting that all-way stop controls be installed on Norseman Street at the intersections of Chartwell  Road and Fernalroy Boulevard and, that the 40 km/h speed zone on Norseman Street, east of Islington Avenue, be extended eastward to Royal York Road. These requests are as a result of concerns regarding the excessive speed and volume of traffic on the aforementioned section of Norseman Street.

A public meeting was held with the Ward Councillors, Toronto Police Service and Transportation Services staff on December 8, 1998, to discuss these concerns. A map of the area is Attachment No. 3.

Comments and Discussion:

To assess traffic conditions on Norseman Street, the following information was obtained:

(1) approach counts conducted at the intersections of Norseman Street and Chartwell Road, and Norseman Street and Fernalroy Boulevard;

(2) an audit of the pedestrian crossover at the west approach to the intersection of Norseman Street and Gladfern Road;

(3) radar speed studies conducted on Norseman Street near Chartwell Road; and

(4) review of the three year collision history.

Norseman Street, between Islington Avenue and Royal York Road, is classified as a primary residential collector roadway. Traffic volumes on this section of roadway are in the range of 4,600 to 6,200 vehicles a day, well within acceptable levels for a collector type roadway. The speed limit is 40 km/h between Islington Avenue and Placid Road, and 50 km/h east of Placid Road. Norseman Elementary School is located at 105 Norseman Street, at Chartwell Road.

The following warrants need to be met in order to justify the installation of all-way stop controls on roads and streets considered to be primary collector or arterial streets:

(a) a total vehicle volume on all intersection approaches exceeding 500 vehicles per hour for each of any eight hours of the day; and

(b) a volume split that does not exceed 70/30.

(1) Approach Counts:

The results of the all-way stop studies conducted at the intersections of Norseman Street and Chartwell Road, and Norseman Street and Fernalroy Boulevard are summarized in the following tables:

Intersection: Norseman Street and Chartwell Road

Count Type: Manual Date: Thursday, March 11, 1999

TIME	E/B	W/B	N96/B	E/B+W/B TOTAL	TOTAL ENTERING INTERSECTION	BALANCE OF FLOW E-W/N
7-8 AM	116	195	65	311	376	83/17
8-9 AM	265	270	192	535	727	74/26
11 AM - 12 NOON	183	187	104	370	474	78/22
12 - 1PM	173	161	84	334	418	80/20
1-2 PM	153	121	53	274	327	84/16
2-3 PM	157	139	58	296	354	83/17
3-4 PM	298	230	102	528	630	84/16
4-5 PM	272	223	111	495	606	82/18
TOTAL	1617	1526	769	3143	3912	80/20
VEH/H	202	191	96	393	489	N/A

Intersection: Norseman Street and Fernalroy Boulevard

Count Type: Automatic Date: Tuesday, March 9, 1999

TIME	E/B	W/B	S/B	E/B+W/B TOTAL	TOTAL ENTERING INTERSECTION	BALANCE OF FLOW E-W/N
7-8 AM	163	167	64	330	394	84/16
8-9 AM	273	251	30	524	554	95/5
11 AM - 12 NOON	141	146	34	287	321	89/11
12 - 1PM	179	157	25	336	361	93/7
1-2 PM	155	132	25	287	312	92/8
2-3 PM	147	148	43	295	338	87/13
3-4 PM	217	204	36	421	457	92/8
4-5 PM	235	179	48	414	462	90/10
TOTAL	1510	1384	305	2894	3199	93/7
VEH/H	189	173	38	362	400	N/A

It is evident that traffic volumes at both intersections do not meet the warrants for installation of all-way stop controls on a primary collector type roadway.

Notwithstanding the aforementioned, the installation of all-way stop controls at the intersection of Norseman Street and Chartwell Road can not be justified given the proximity of this location to the pedestrian crossover at the west approach of the intersection of Norseman Street and Gladfern Road. The distance between the crossover and the west approach of the intersection of Norseman Street and Chartwell Road is only approximately 50 metres, well short of the desired minimum spacing of 215 metres between traffic control devices. This spacing is the distance in which motorists can detect a signal or hazard and react in a safe manner.

(2) Pedestrian Crossover Audit:

An audit of the aforementioned pedestrian crossover concluded that there are no unsuitable or potentially unsafe factors, including road width, traffic volumes, and visibility that would justify the removal or relocation of this traffic control device. Furthermore, a pedestrian count study conducted on Tuesday, March 2, 1999, for an eight hour period (7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.) revealed a total of 155 pedestrians crossing at the pedestrian crossover. This pedestrian volume is considered relatively high.

(3) Radar Speed Studies:

The results of the radar speed studies conducted on Norseman Street near Chartwell Road in late October, 1999, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 8 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., indicate an 85th percentile speed of 54km/h. This speed justifies police enforcement on Norseman Street in the posted 40 km/h section.

Although 40 km/h speed limits are reserved for school zones, staff support the residents request to have the 40 km/h speed zone extended eastward to Royal York Road, given that the existing 40 km/h section on Norseman Street extends well beyond the school zone. The extension of the 40 km/h zone will make the speed limit on the entire residential section of Norseman Street uniform.

(4) Collision Review:

A review of the collision history on Norseman Street between Islington Avenue and Royal York Road, for the period January 1, 1995 - May 1998, revealed seven reportable collisions. Four collisions were intersection related including one that occurred at the intersection of Norseman Street and Chartwell Road. No reportable collisions occurred at the intersection of Norseman Street and Fernalroy Boulevard. Also, all the collisions were the results of driver error and none were speed related.

Conclusion:

Traffic conditions at the intersections of Norseman Street and Chartwell Road and Norseman Street and Fernalroy Boulevard do not warrant the installation of all-way stop controls at these locations. Notwithstanding the aforementioned, the installation of all-way stop controls at the intersection of Norseman Street and Chartwell Road can not be justified given the intersection's near proximity to the pedestrian crossover at the west approach of the intersection of Norseman Street and Gladfern Road. The crossover's usage is relatively high; and, based on the audit conducted for this location under existing conditions, there are no safety factors to justify its removal or relocation.

The results of the speed studies indicate a speeding problem is evident on Norseman Street near Chartwell Road, in the school zone, and that police enforcement is warranted. Also, the extension of this 40 km/h zone eastward to Royal York Road would create a uniform speed limit across the entire residential section of Norseman Street.

The collision review for the section of Norseman Street, between Islington Avenue and Royal York Road, revealed a relatively low number of collisions. The collisions that did occur were driver error and not speed related.

Contact Name:

Mark Hargot, Traffic Coordinator - Transportation Services - District 2

Tel: (416)394-8453; Fax: (416) 394-8942

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Mr. Michael Beg, Etobicoke, appeared before the Etobicoke Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter.

(Copies of Attachments Nos. 1-3, referred to in the foregoing report, were forwarded to all Members of Council with the agenda of the Etobicoke Community Council meeting of March 30, 1999, and copies thereof are on file in the office of the City Clerk.)

2

Introduction of Parking Prohibition:

Aldgate Avenue (Lakeshore-Queensway)

(City Council on April 13, 14 and 15, 1999, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Etobicoke Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (March 30, 1999) from the Director, Transportation Services, District 2:

Purpose:

To propose the introduction of a "No Parking, 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday" prohibition for the west side of Aldgate Avenue between The Queensway and Ringley Avenue, and on both sides of Aldgate Avenue between Ringley Avenue and Waniska Avenue.

Funding Sources:

The funds associated with the introduction of the appropriate regulatory signage are contained in the Transportation Services Division's Operating Budget.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1) parking be prohibited from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Aldgate Avenue between The Queensway and Ringley Avenue, and on both sides of Aldgate Avenue between Ringley Avenue and Waniska Avenue (Attachment No. 1); 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;

Background:

In August 1998, Mrs. Jean Young, Etobicoke, contacted Councillor Irene Jones' office inquiring about the feasibility of a daytime parking prohibition on Aldgate Avenue north of The Queensway. Staff met with Mrs. Young and discussed the feasibility of implementing a "No Parking, 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday" prohibition on both sides of Aldgate Avenue between The Queensway and Waniska Avenue.

Comments:

Staff polled the 45 affected residents of Aldgate Avenue between The Queensway and Waniska Avenue (Attachment No. 2). There were 13 respondents to the poll: 11 were in favour of prohibiting parking from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, from The Queensway to Waniska Avenue and 2 opposed the proposal of prohibiting parking from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, from The Queensway to Waniska Avenue. A map of the area is Attachment No. 3.

Discussion:

Aldgate Avenue is a two-lane roadway. Parking is permitted on the west side of the street between The Queensway and Ringley Avenue for a maximum period of three hours. Parking is prohibited at all times on the east side of Aldgate Avenue between The Queensway and Ringley Avenue. Parking is permitted for a maximum period of three hours on both sides of Aldgate Avenue between Ringley Avenue and Waniska Avenue. Land use in the immediate vicinity is predominantly residential.

The primary factor contributing to the high incidence of on-street parking on Aldgate Avenue is the close proximity of this street to the Ontario Food Terminal. At most times, any weekday, there are vehicles parked on Aldgate Avenue, normally in excess of the three hour maximum limitation. Most of these vehicles belong to employees of the Food Terminal who will risk receiving a parking infraction rather than paying for parking at the terminal.

Periodic police enforcement has had little effect in rendering a long-term solution to this problem.

Conclusion:

Based on the staff examination of this matter and the favourable consensus of the affected residents of Aldgate Avenue, Council's endorsement of the recommendation contained herein would be appropriate.

Contact Name:

Karen Kirk, C.E.T., Parking Coordinator, Transportation Services Division - District 2

Tel: (416)394-8419; Fax: (416) 394-8942

(Copies of Attachment Nos. 1-3, referred to in the foregoing report, were forwarded to all Members of Council with the agenda of the Etobicoke Community Council meeting of March 30, 1999, and copies thereof are on file in the office of the City Clerk.)

3

Introduction of Parking Prohibition:

St. Georges Boulevard (Kingsway-Humber)

(City Council on April 13, 14 and 15, 1999, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Etobicoke Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (March 30, 1999) from the Director, Transportation Services, District 2:

Purpose:

To propose the introduction of a "No Parking Anytime" prohibition for both sides of St. Georges Boulevard between Islington Avenue and York Road.

Funding Sources:

The funds associated with the introduction of the appropriate regulatory signage are contained in the Transportation Services Division's Operating Budget.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1) the "No Parking, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday" prohibition on both sides of St. Georges Boulevard between Islington Avenue and York Road, be rescinded;

(2) parking be prohibited at all times on both sides of St. Georges Boulevard between Islington Avenue and York Road (Attachment No. 1); 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 may be required.

Council Reference:

At its meeting held on January 20, 1999, Etobicoke Community Council deferred consideration of a report (January 20, 1999) from the Director, Transportation Services, District 2, recommending the introduction of a parking prohibition on St. Georges Boulevard (Attachment No. 2) pending further consultation with the affected residents.

This further consultation was requested as a result of additional input received by the Ward Councillor from his constituents, to the effect that prohibiting parking at all times may be too onerous a regulation, to the detriment of visitor parking.

Comments:

To address the Council directive, a further survey was conducted by staff; staff polled the 22 affected residents of St. Georges Boulevard between Islington Avenue and York Road, to further consult with them on the proposal outlined in the petition (Attachment No. 3). There were 15 respondents to the poll: 14 were in favour of prohibiting parking at all times, 5 were in favour of prohibiting parking between the hours of 12:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and 3 were in favour of retaining the current parking prohibitions. A map of the area is Attachment No. 4.

St. Georges Boulevard between Islington Avenue and York Road is a two-lane roadway; parking is prohibited on both sides of the street between 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday between Islington Avenue and York Road. Parking is permitted at all other times for a maximum period of three hours. Land use in the immediate vicinity is predominantly residential.

The primary factor contributing to the high incidence of on-street parking on St. Georges Boulevard is the close proximity of this street to the high density housing complexes located on the east side of Islington Avenue. The residents of these buildings are parking on St. Georges Boulevard rather than using the parking facilities on site. At many times, both sides of St. Georges Boulevard between Islington Avenue and York Road are being utilized, normally in excess of the three hour maximum limitation. A staff review of the parking supply at these buildings clearly indicates that adequate parking facilities have been provided on-site at 2085/2101 Islington Avenue. Periodic police enforcement has had little effect in rendering a long-term solution to this problem.

Conclusion:

Based on the staff examination of this matter and the favourable consensus of the affected residents, Council's endorsement of the recommendation contained herein would be appropriate.

Contact Name:

Karen Kirk, C.E.T., Parking Coordinator, Transportation Services Division - District 2

Tel: (416)394-8419; Fax (416) 394-8942

(Copies of Attachments Nos. 1-4, referred to in the foregoing report, were forwarded to all Members of Council with the agenda of the Etobicoke Community Council meeting of March 30, 1999, and copies thereof are on file in the office of the City Clerk.)

4

Introduction of a Parking Restriction:

Belvedere Boulevard (Kingsway-Humber)

(City Council on April 13, 14 and 15, 1999, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Etobicoke Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (March 30, 1999) from the Director, Transportation Services, District 2:

Purpose:

To restrict parking to a maximum of 60 minutes from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, between Brentwood Road North and Royal York Road.

Funding Sources:

The funds associated with the introduction of the appropriate regulatory signage are contained in the Transportation Services Division's Operating Budget.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1) parking be restricted from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday on both sides of Belvedere Boulevard between Brentwood Road North and Royal York Road (Attachment No. 1); 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.

Council Reference:

In November 1998, the Transportation Services Division received correspondence from Councillor Gloria Lindsay Luby on behalf of Pat Reid, Etobicoke, regarding the number of vehicles that park on Belvedere Boulevard, and requesting a one hour parking limitation on parking (Attachment No. 2).

Comments:

Staff polled the 57 affected residents of Belvedere Boulevard between Montgomery Road and Royal York Road (Attachment No. 3). The following chart summarizes the results of this poll. A map of the area is Attachment No. 4.

BLOCK	LETTERS DELIVERED	LETTERS RETURNED	IN FAVOUR	OPPOSED
Montgomery Rd. - Upland Rd.	22	12	3 (25.0%)	9 (75.0%)
Upland Rd. - Brentwood Rd. N.	15	9	2 (22.2%)	7 (77.8%)
Brentwood Rd. N. - Royal York Rd.	20	17	10 (58.9)	7 (41.1%)

Belvedere Boulevard is a two-lane roadway; parking is permitted on both sides of the street for a maximum period of three hours. Land use in the immediate vicinity is predominantly residential.

The primary factor contributing to the high incidence of on-street parking on Belvedere Boulevard is the close proximity of this street to the Kingsway Business District and the commuter traffic utilizing the TTC. At most times, any weekday, there are vehicles parked on Belvedere Boulevard between Brentwood Road North and Royal York Road, normally in excess of the three hour maximum limitation.

Periodic police enforcement has had little effect in rendering a long-term solution to this problem.

Conclusion:

Based on the staff examination of this matter and the favourable consensus of the affected residents of Belvedere Boulevard between Brentwood Road North and Royal York Road, Council's endorsement of the recommendation contained herein would be appropriate.

Contact Name:

Karen Kirk, C.E.T., Parking Coordinator, Transportation Services Division - District 2

Tel: (416)394-8419; Fax (416) 394-8942

(Copies of Attachments Nos. 1-4, referred to in the foregoing report, were forwarded to all Members of Council with the agenda of the Etobicoke Community Council meeting of March 30, 1999, and copies thereof are on file in the office of the City Clerk.)

5

Pedestrian Crossover: Martin Grove Road,

South of the Westway/Redgrave Drive (Markland-Centennial)

(City Council on April 13, 14 and 15, 1999, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Etobicoke Community Council recommends the adoption of the report (March 30, 1999) from the Director, Transportation Services, District 2.

The Etobicoke Community Council reports, for the information of City Council, having requested the Director, Transportation Services, District 2, to report back to the Etobicoke Community Council in six months on the success of the pedestrian refuge island in addressing the concerns of residents.

The Etobicoke Community Council submits the following report (March 30, 1999) from the Director, Transportation Services, District 2:

Purpose:

To address concerns expressed with respect to the safety of pedestrians crossing Martin Grove Road south of The Westway/Redgrave Drive.

Funding Sources:

Funds will be allocated in the year 2000 budget to allow for the installation of the pedestrian refuge island.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1) a pedestrian crossover not be installed on Martin Grove Road south of The Westway/ Redgrave Drive;

(2) a pedestrian refuge island be installed on Martin Grove Road approximately 130 metres south of the centreline of The Westway/Redgrave Drive; and

(3) that staff allocate funds in the year 2000 budget to allow for the installation of the pedestrian refuge island.

Background:

The Transportation Services Division - District 2 received correspondence (Attachment No.1 and Attachment No. 2) from Councillors Doug Holyday and Dick O'Brien, Markland-Centennial, forwarding the concerns of area residents with respect to crossing Martin Grove Road south of The Westway/Redgrave Drive. A map of the area is Attachment No. 3.

Martin Grove Road at the subject location is an arterial roadway; The Westway/Redgrave Drive is designated a collector road. The intersection of these two streets is signalized and provides for the safe movement of vehicular traffic as well as accommodating the needs of pedestrians.

Although the signalized intersection of Martin Grove Road and The Westway is located some 100 metres north of the area the residents have requested an additional pedestrian crossing aid, staff conducted a number of studies at this specific location both because of the request as well as the fact that a fatality occurred on July 28, 1998.

To address the concerns the following information was obtained:

(1) pedestrian crossing counts were conducted during the morning (7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.) and afternoon (3:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.) peaks on Martin Grove Road between The Westway/Redgrave Drive and Longbourne Drive; and

(2) review of the collision history (1993-1998).

Comments:

(1) It was observed that:

(a) during the morning peak 134 pedestrians crossed Martin Grove Road between The Westway/Redgrave Drive and Longbourne Avenue;

(b) during the afternoon peak 169 pedestrians crossed Martin Grove Road between The Westway/Redgrave Drive and Longbourne Avenue;

(c) the intersection of Martin Grove Road and The Westway/Redgrave Drive is controlled by traffic control signals; and

(d) the focal point for the pedestrians crossing Martin Grove Road was near the south access driveway to the plaza, located on the southeast corner of Martin Grove Road and The Westway (approximately 115 metres south of The Westway). This distance is significantly less than the desired minimum spacing of 215 metres between traffic control devices. This spacing is the distance in which motorists can detect a signal or hazard and react in a safe manner.

(2) A review of the collision history on Martin Grove Road between The Westway/Redgrave Drive and Longbourne Avenue revealed that there have been three reportable mid-block collisions involving pedestrians/cyclists and vehicles between 1993 and 1998. Two of these collisions were personal injury and involved vehicles exiting from the plaza, the third was a fatal collision involving a cyclist crossing Martin Grove Road and being struck by a motor vehicle.

Conclusion:

The installation of a pedestrian crossover cannot be justified due to the near proximity of the existing traffic control signals at the intersection of Martin Grove Road and The Westway/ Redgrave Drive. However, due to the large number of pedestrians observed crossing Martin Grove Road south of The Westway, the installation of a pedestrian refuge island would provide an added safety measure for the pedestrians who insist on crossing south of the signalized intersection.

Based on all of the foregoing we have determined that a pedestrian refuge island be installed approximately 130 metres south of The Westway/Redgrave Drive to assist pedestrians crossing Martin Grove Road. Staff will include funds in the year 2000 budget to allow for the construction of this facility.

Contact Name:

Kevin Akins, Traffic Technologist, Transportation Services Division - District 2

Tel: (416) 394-6046; Fax: (416) 394-8942

(Copies of Attachments Nos. 1-3, referred to in the foregoing report, were forwarded to all Members of Council with the agenda of the Etobicoke Community Council meeting of March 30, 1999, and copies thereof are on file in the office of the City Clerk.)

6

Introduction of Left-Turn Prohibitions

at No. 5250 Dundas Street West (Markland-Centennial)

(City Council on April 13, 14 and 15, 1999, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Etobicoke Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (March 30, 1999) from the Director, Transportation Services Division, District 2:

Purpose:

To prohibit eastbound and southbound left turns to and from Dundas Street West at the access to No. 5250 Dundas Street West.

Funding Sources:

The costs associated with the installation of the appropriate signage is the responsibility of the property owner.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1) eastbound and southbound left turns at the access to No. 5250 Dundas Street West, located approximately 75 metres west of Aukland Road, be prohibited at all times; 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.

Background:

As a condition of site plan approval, vehicle access to the subject site was to be in-right, out-right movements only to and from Dundas Street West at the proposed development at No. 5250 Dundas Street West (map Attachment No. 1, Site Plan Attachment No. 2). Left turns to and from Dundas Street West are to be prohibited by physical restriction and by by-law. The left-turn prohibitions are necessary to reduce the collision potential at the site access, as well as to maintain safe and efficient traffic flow at the traffic control signals at Dundas Street West and Aukland Road.

Discussion:

The development at No. 5250 Dundas Street West is on the north side of Dundas Street West approximately 75 metres west of Aukland Road. A Tim Horton's and a Wendy's Restaurant are is being built at this location. Eastbound and southbound left-turns at the access to Dundas Street West are being physically prevented by the construction of a raised concrete island. The site also has a full movement access on Aukland Road. The prohibition of these left turns will increase motorists awareness of the intended operation of the access and allow for enforcement by the Toronto Police Service.

Conclusion:

The prohibition of eastbound and southbound left turns at the access to No. 5250 Dundas Street West is a condition of site plan approval and will maintain safe and efficient traffic flow on this section of Dundas Street West.

Contact Name:

Tony Dam, Supervisor, Traffic Engineering - District 2

Tel: (416) 394-8414; Fax: (416) 394-8942

(Copies of Attachments Nos. 1-2, referred to in the foregoing report, were forwarded to all Members of Council with the agenda of the Etobicoke Community Council meeting of March 30, 1999, and copies thereof are on file in the office of the City Clerk.)

7

Proposed Introduction of "Do Not Enter" Prohibition:

5451 and 5453 Dundas Street West (Markland-Centennial)

(City Council on April 13, 14 and 15, 1999, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Etobicoke Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (March 30, 1999) from the Director, Transportation Services, District 2:

Purpose:

To amend the by-law to prohibit inbound traffic at the easterly driveway and outbound traffic at the westerly driveway at the subject property.

Funding Sources:

The costs associated with the installation of the appropriate signage is the responsibility of the property owner.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that;

(1) entrance to the easterly driveway to No. 5451 and No. 5453 Dundas Street West be prohibited;

(2) exit to the westerly driveway to No. 5451 and No. 5453 Dundas Street West be prohibited; 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 may be required.

Background:

As a condition of site plan approval, to ensure counter-clockwise site traffic circulation, the easterly access to No. 5451 and No. 5453 Dundas Street West would be designated as one-way outbound operation only and the westerly access a one-way inbound operation only through appropriate signage and pavement markings and by by-law (map Attachment No. 1, Site Plan Attachment No. 2). The "Do Not Enter" prohibitions are necessary to minimize the potential for vehicular conflict at this site as well as to maintain safe and efficient traffic flow on Dundas Street West.

Discussion:

The development at No. 5451 and No. 5453 Dundas Street West has proceeded and is now occupied. The "Do Not Enter" prohibition will increase motorists awareness of the intended operation of the driveways and allow for enforcement by the Toronto Police Service.

Conclusion:

The "Do Not Enter" prohibitions at the driveways to No. 5451 and No. 5453 Dundas Street West will improve traffic safety, and allow for enforcement of illegal movements to and from the site.

Contact Name:

Tony Dam, Supervisor, Traffic Engineering - District 2

Tel: (416) 394-8414; Fax: (416) 394-8942

(Copies of Attachments Nos. 1-2, referred to in the foregoing report, were forwarded to all Members of Council with the agenda of the Etobicoke Community Council meeting of March 30, 1999, and copies thereof are on file in the office of the City Clerk.)

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Traffic Concerns Along Edgevalley Drive (Kingsway-Humber)

(City Council on April 13, 14 and 15, 1999, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Etobicoke Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (December 9, 1998) from the Director, Transportation Services, District 2.

Purpose:

To address the concerns of area residents with respect to the speed and volume of vehicular traffic on Edenbridge Drive, Edgehill Road, and Edgevalley Drive.

Funding Sources:

There are no funding implications associated with this report.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1) no additional traffic control measures be implemented on Edenbridge Drive, Edgehill Road, and Edgevalley Drive; and

(2) the Toronto Police Service be requested to enforce the 50 km/h speed limit on Edenbridge Drive near North Drive.

Council Reference:

Etobicoke Community Council, at its meeting held on Wednesday, July 22, 1998, referred a report dated May 27, 1998 from the Commissioner of Works, back to the Director of Transportation and Engineering Planning, with a request that a comprehensive review be undertaken with respect to the speed and volume of vehicular traffic in the area of Edenbridge Drive, Edgehill Road and Edgevalley Drive, to be the subject of a future report to the Etobicoke Community Council (Attachment No. 1). A map of the area is Attachment No. 2.

To assess traffic conditions of Edenbridge Drive, Edgehill Road, and Edgevalley Drive, the following information was obtained:

(1) manual approach counts conducted at the intersections of Edenbridge Drive and North Drive, Edgehill Road and Colwood Road, and Edgevalley Drive and Colwood Road;

(2) a historical count analysis;

(3) radar speed studies conducted on Edenbridge Drive, Edgehill Road, and Edgevalley Drive; and,

(4) an accident review on Edenbridge Drive, Edgehill Road, and Edgevalley Drive.

Comments and Discussion:

The Ministry of Transportation of Ontario has provided the following warrants for the installation of all-way stop controls on roads and streets considered to be neither arterial nor major collector streets:

(a) total vehicle volume on all intersection approaches must exceed 350 for the highest hour recorded; and,

(b) a volume split should not exceed 65/35 for a four-way control and 75/25 for a three-way control.

(1) Manual Approach Counts

The following table summarizes the results of the all-way stop studies conducted at the intersections of Edenbridge Drive and North Drive, Edgehill Road and Colwood Road, and Edgevalley Drive and Colwood Road, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

It is evident that the peak hour volumes and the balance of flow at all three intersections do not meet the minimal warrant requirements.

(2) Historical Count Analysis

The following table compares recent automatic traffic counts to historical counts.

Traffic volumes on Edenbridge Drive have decreased since the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Royal York Road and Edenbridge Drive in 1997. A decrease in traffic volume has also been experienced on Edgehill Road in the last seven years. In the last five years there has been a marginal increase in the volume of traffic on Edgevalley Drive.

Existing traffic volumes on all three roadways are well within road classification parameters.

(3) Radar Speed Studies

The following table summarizes the results of the speed studies conducted on Edenbridge Drive, Edgehill Road, and Edgevalley Drive between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The legal speed limit on all three roadways is 50 km/h.

The 85th percentile and the average speeds on Edgehill Road and Edgevalley Drive are well within acceptable levels.

(4) Accident Review

A review of the accident history for the period January 1, 1995 to December 31, 1997, revealed fourteen reportable accidents on Edenbridge Drive between Royal York Road and Scarlett Road, two reportable accidents on Edgehill Road between Royal York Road and Edenbridge Drive, and two reportable accidents on Edgevalley Drive between Edgehill Road and Edenbridge Drive.

Ten of the fourteen reportable accidents on Edenbridge Drive can be contributed to poor weather and/or road surface conditions with the majority of these occurring at the curve and hill located east of Edgehill Road. It should be noted that curve warning signs and "30 km/h" speed advisory tabs are located in advance of the curve sections on Edenbridge Drive.

One of the two accidents that occurred on Edgehill Road involved a driver falling asleep at the wheel and striking a tree. The other collision involved a driver side-swiping a parked vehicle.

Both collisions on Edgevalley Drive were of angle type. One accident occurred when a motorist struck a vehicle that was reversing out of a driveway and the other collision occurred at the intersection of Edgevalley Drive and Westridge Road.

Conclusions:

Traffic conditions at the intersections of Edenbridge Drive and North Drive, Edgehill Road and Colwood Road, and Edgevalley Drive and Colwood Road do not meet the minimum requirements of the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario warrants for the installation of all-way stop controls.

Traffic volumes on Edenbridge Drive and Edgehill Road have decreased over the years while a minimal increase has been experienced on Edgevalley Drive. All three roadways are reflective of their road type classification in terms of traffic volumes.

The results of the radar speed studies reveals a speeding problem on Edenbridge Drive in the area of North Drive.

The accident analysis for the study area indicated a relatively high number of collisions occurring on Edenbridge Drive near the hill and curve east of Edgehill Road during poor weather and/or road surface conditions. Although curve warning signs and speed advisory tabs are located well in advance of the horizontal alignment changes on Edenbridge Drive, motorists are not adjusting to these changes in these adverse conditions.

Contact Name:

Mark Hargot, Traffic Coordinator, Transportation Services - District 2

Tel: (416) 394-8453; Fax: (416) 394-8942

The Etobicoke Community Council also submits the following communication (March 12, 1999) from Councillor Gloria Lindsay Luby and Councillor Mario Giansante:

Please be advised that Councillors Lindsay Luby and Giansante hosted a community meeting on February 24, 1999, and the consensus was that a stop sign be placed at the intersection of Edgevalley Drive and Colwood Road. It was also decided by the group present that staff examine placing signage on Edgevalley Drive to indicate a curve in the road and to study the feasibility of reducing the speed along Edgevalley Drive to 40 km/h.

We respectfully request that Community Council approve the following motion as it would relieve the concerns of speeding and short-cutting through the neighbourhood:

"That a four-way stop be approved at the intersection of Edgevalley Drive and Colwood Road; that staff place signage to indicate the curve in the road; and that staff study the feasibility of reducing the speed to 40 km/h".

A recorded vote on the Recommendation contained in the foregoing communication (March 12, 1999) from Councillor Lindsay Luby and Councillor Giansante was as follows:

Yeas: G. Lindsay Luby, M. Giansante - 2

Nays: I. Jones, D. Holyday, B. Kinahan, D. O'Brien, B. Sinclair - 5

Not Present: E. Brown

(Copies of Attachments Nos. 1-2, referred to in the foregoing report from the Director, Transportation Services, District 2, were forwarded to all Members of Council with the agenda of the Etobicoke Community Council meeting of March 30, 1999, and copies thereof are on file in the office of the City Clerk.)

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Fire Route - 329 The West Mall (Markland-Centennial)

(City Council on April 13, 14 and 15, 1999, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Etobicoke Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (March 17, 1999) from the City Clerk:

Purpose:

To obtain Council approval for the enactment of the appropriate by-law to allow the construction and maintenance of a fire route at 329 The West Mall.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

The property owner is required to pay the cost for the installation of the fire route signs, by Works and Emergency Services, in addition to any signs that may require replacing in the future.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1) Chapter 134-20 of the Etobicoke Municipal Code be amended by adding location 329 The West Mall to Schedule 'B', "Lands Upon Which Fire Routes Are to be Constructed and Maintained;" and

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

Background:

On April 8, 1975, "An Act respecting the Borough of Etobicoke" received Royal Assent. A portion of the Act, Section 2, allows the Corporation to pass by-laws regulating and designating fire routes. Each property requires the enactment of two by-laws: (1) to allow the Works and Emergency Services Department to install and maintain the required number of fire route signs on each property; and (2) to allow appropriate officials to tag and/or remove vehicles illegally parked within the designated fire route area.

In instances when changes have been made to a property, such as additions to existing buildings, the construction of additional new buildings on the site or revisions to the parking areas, it is necessary to amend the designating fire route by-law.

Comments:

It is appropriate for Etobicoke Community Council to authorize the enactment of this by-law. Similar by-laws will be presented to Community Council on an ongoing basis. As all former area municipalities have different procedures for processing fire routes, revisions to Etobicoke's existing procedures may be amended in the future.

Conclusion:

In keeping with the Fire Department's regulations, it is appropriate to enact this by-law to provide for the construction and maintenance of fire routes and to allow the By-law Enforcement Officers to tag vehicles that are illegally parked in fire route zones.

Contact Name:

Vicki Tytaneck, Manager, Legislative Services

Tel: (416) 394-8080; Fax: (416) 394-8895

10

Requests for Endorsement of Events

for Liquor Licensing Purposes

(City Council on April 13, 14 and 15, 1999, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Etobicoke Community Council recommends that City Council, for liquor licensing purposes, declare the following to be events of municipal and/or community significance and advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that it has no objection to their taking place:

(a) Lakeshore Community Festival, Humber College Lakeshore Campus, June 12, 1999 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and

(b) The Rotary Club of Toronto West Fourth Family Fall Fair, Centennial Park, September 17, 18 and 19, 1999.

The Etobicoke Community Council further reports, for the information of Council, having had before it the following communications, copies of which are on file in the office of the City Clerk:

- (February 8, 1999) from Mr. W. Bedford, Secretary, Lakeshore Community Festival; and

- (March 14, 1999) from Mr. F. Berndt, President, The Rotary Club of Toronto West.

11

Appeal of Committee of Adjustment Decisions

(City Council on April 13, 14 and 15, 1999, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Etobicoke Community Council recommends that legal and staff representation not be provided for the appeals regarding Application No. A-10/99ET, 64 King George's Road, Application No. A-19/99ET, 72 Dunedin Drive, and Application No. A-27/99ET, 68 Chauncey Avenue.

The Etobicoke Community Council submits the following report (March 17, 1999) from the Director of Community Planning, West District:

Purpose:

To advise City Council of Committee of Adjustment Decisions which have been appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board and to recommend whether legal and staff representation is warranted.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

There are no financial implications.

Recommendation:

It is recommended that legal and staff representation be provided for the appeal regarding Application No. A-10/99ET, 64 King George's Road and that legal and staff representation not be provided for the appeals regarding Application No. A-19/99ET, 72 Dunedin Drive, and Application No. A-27/99ET, 68 Chauncey Avenue.

Comments:

The applications and appeals are summarized as follows:

(i) Address: 64 King George's Road

Applicant: Philip and Kathryn Stafford

Appellant: Philip and Kathryn Stafford

Hearing Date: To be determined by the OMB

Application: Variances requested to the maximum permitted dwelling depth of 16.5 m (54 ft.) and gross floor area of 305 m² (3,283 sq. ft.) to permit a second storey addition over an existing garage and a new two storey addition in the rear yard. The additions would generate a dwelling depth of 23 m (75 ft.) and a floor area of 371 m² (3,994 sq. ft.).

Decision of Committee of Adjustment: Refused.

Comments: This property was previously the subject of a minor variance application which was approved by the Committee and appealed by an abutting neighbour. Staff had no concern with the variance and Council did not request legal and staff representation at that time. The current application generates additional floor area and impacts which would warrant legal and staff representation at the Ontario Municipal Board.

(ii) Address: 72 Dunedin Drive

Applicant: S. O'Neil and C. Leger

Appellants: R. And J. Pearse

Hearing Date: To be determined by the OMB

Application: Variances requested to increase the maximum permitted gross floor area from 244 m² (2,626 sq. ft.) to 278 m² (2,992 sq. ft), increase the maximum permitted coverage from 33 percent to 43 percent of the lot area, decrease the minimum aggregate width of side yards from 2.1 m (7 ft) to 1.6 m (5 ft.) and permit a front yard parking pad.

Decision of the Committee of Adjustment: Approved

Comments: This application was approved by the Committee of Adjustment and appealed by local residents; there are no planning interests which would warrant legal and staff representation in support of the Committee's decision.

(iii) Address: 68 Chauncey Avenue

Applicant: Giovanni Sabetti

Appellant: Giovanni Sabetti

Hearing Date: To be determined by the OMB

Application: Variance requested to permit a parking deficiency of three additional spaces due to the proposed expansion of a pizza delivery and take-out restaurant in an industrial area. A total of 23 parking spaces are required for the expanded restaurant, while 18 existing parking spaces would be provided. A previous minor variance for the existing restaurant permits a deficiency of two parking spaces.

Decision of Committee of Adjustment: Refused

Comments: The proposed parking deficiency does not involve substantive issues. Therefore, legal and planning representation is not warranted.

Conclusion:

The appeal regarding 64 King George's Road involves substantive planning issues and warrants legal and staff representation. The appeal for 72 Dunedin Drive will be the subject of a full hearing before the Ontario Municipal Board and both the applicants and the appellants will participate. As the merits of this application will be considered by the Ontario Municipal Board, legal and staff representation at the Board is not warranted. The appeal regarding 68 Chauncey Avenue does not involve substantive issues and legal and staff representation at the Ontario Municipal Board hearing is not warranted.

Contact Name:

Allen Appleby, Manager, Community Planning, West District

Tel: (416)394-8216; Fax: (416)394-6063

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The Etobicoke Community Council reports, for the information of Council, also having had before it during consideration of the foregoing matter, a communication (March 25, 1999) from Mr. Adam  J. Brown, Brown, Dryer, Karol, on behalf of Mr. Philip Stafford, requesting Council to support the application requesting 64 King George's Road.

Mr. Philip Stafford appeared before the Etobicoke Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter.

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Interim Control By-law - Claireville Land Use Study Area

File No. 580.84 (Rexdale-Thistletown)

(City Council on April 13, 14 and 15, 1999, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Etobicoke Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (March 17, 1999) from the Director of Community Planning, West District:

Purpose:

To enact an Interim Control By-law for the Claireville Land Use Study Area to restrict new development pending the completion of the study.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

There are no funding sources or financial implications, at this time.

Recommendation:

It is recommended that Council enact an Interim Control By-law, substantially in the form of the attached by-law, which would come into full effect concurrent with the Minister's revocation of the Parkway Belt Land Use Regulations, to restrict new development within the Claireville Study Area pending completion of the land use study.

Background:

On June 4, 1973, the Provincial Government introduced Parkway Belt Land Use Regulations on a province-wide basis. These Regulations superseded the municipality's Agricultural (A4) zoning provisions pertaining to lands contained in the Claireville Study Area (Exhibit No. 1). The Minister subsequently enacted the Parkway Belt West Plan on July 19, 1978.

On June 13, 1994, in response to a request from the City to have the Claireville lands deleted from the Parkway Belt West Plan, a Public Meeting was held before the Parkway Belt Hearing Officers. On April 24, 1995, the Minister of Municipal Affairs approved the City's request and deleted the lands from the Parkway Belt West Plan. The study lands will continue, however, to be regulated by Provincial Parkway Belt Land Use Regulations until such time as the City introduces appropriate land use designations for the area.

Comment:

The Claireville Study Area is subject to the Parkway Belt Land Use Regulations which recognize existing uses, buildings or structures which were lawfully permitted on the day the Regulations came into force (June 4, 1973). The Regulations also permit agricultural uses, including single family dwellings and accessory structures thereto, and, extensions or enlargements to single family dwellings in existence as of June 4, 1973, subject to limited performance standards.

Over the preceding years, amendments to the Parkway Belt Land Use Regulations have been approved by the Minister of Municipal Affairs to permit a garden centre known municipally as 2117 Codlin Crescent (formerly Albion road) and an expansion thereto. An application to revoke the Land Use Regulations was also approved by the Minister to permit the establishment of a hub cap sales business ancillary to a residential dwelling known municipally as 2103 Codlin Crescent. Two additional amendment applications were filed with the Ministry to permit contractor storage yards in conjunction with existing residences at 2115 and 2128 Codlin Crescent. The Ministry has recently requested the applicants to provide more specific information with respect to the nature of the proposed contractor yards. In addition to the above noted uses, a number of illegal uses are operating from properties within the Claireville Study Area. Community Planning staff intend to evaluate all existing land uses within the context of the Claireville Land Use Study.

At its meeting of February 2, 3 and 4, 1999, Toronto City Council adopted Terms of Reference for the preparation of a land use study for the Claireville area. It is anticipated that the study will be completed in the third quarter of 1999.

Given the pending land use study and the fact that the subject lands are not zoned at present, it is considered appropriate to introduce an interim control by-law to restrict new development in the area until the study has been completed and appropriate land use designations adopted.

Restricting new development, at this time, would ensure that any future development(s) would be compatible with the land use designations ultimately adopted by Council for the area. The interim control by-law would recognize the existing use of lands, buildings, and structures lawfully established as of the date of its enactment.

Staff from the Ministry of Affairs and Housing have recently advised that they intend to revoke the Parkway Belt Land Use Regulations affecting the Claireville Study Area in light of the lands having been deleted from the Parkway Belt West Plan and Council's recent adoption of the Terms of Reference for the preparation of a land use study for the area.

Conclusion:

It is recommended that Council adopt the draft interim control by-law to restrict new development within the Claireville Study Area pending the conclusion of the land use study.

Contact Name:

Brian van den Brink, Planner, Community Planning, West District

Tel: (416) 394-8239; Fax: (416) 394-6063

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Exhibit No. 1

DRAFT BY-LAW

CITY OF TORONTO

BY-LAW No. -1999

To introduce an Interim Control By-law for certain lands associated with the former

Village of Claireville (Etobicoke)

WHEREAS on February 2, 3, and 4, 1999, Council authorized the Urban Planning and Development Services Department to undertake a Land Use Study for certain lands associated with the former Village of Claireville; and,

WHEREAS the said lands are no longer subject to the provisions of The Parkway Belt Land Use Regulations, pursuant to the Adoption of on , 1999; and,

WHEREAS Council deems it necessary to restrict the development of the subject lands pending completion of this Study; and,

WHEREAS section 38 of the Planning Act, 1990, allows Council to pass interim control by-laws for periods not exceeding one year, with limited extensions; and,

WHEREAS the matters herein set out are in conformity with the Official Plan.

Now therefore The Council of the City of Toronto ENACTS as follows:

1. That, subject to Section 3 herein, no new development shall occur on the lands described in Schedule 'A' annexed hereto.

2. This by-law shall come into force on the date of its enactment by Council and shall remain in effect for a period of one year thereafter.

3. The provisions of this by-law shall not apply to prevent:

(a) the continued use of any land, building or structure for any purpose that was lawfully used as of the date of the enactment of this by-law; or

(b) measures necessary to establish conformity with the Ontario Building Code or Fire Code.

4. Chapter 324, Site Specifics of the Etobicoke Zoning Code, is hereby amended to include reference to this by-law by adding the following to Section 324-1, Table of Site Specific By-laws:

BY-LAW NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY PURPOSE OF BY-LAW

AND ADOPTION DATE

Certain lands associated with the To establish interim control

former Village of Claireville zoning to restrict any new

development for a period

one year.

13

Toronto/Toronto Catholic District School Board

Proposed Joint Facility Within the Former Lakeshore Hospital Site/

Humber College Complex (Lakeshore-Queensway)

(City Council on April 13, 14 and 15, 1999, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Etobicoke Community Council recommends that City Council authorize staff and the City Solicitor to finalize an extension up to the end of 1999 of a current agreement between the City and the Toronto Catholic District School Board, involving the development of a joint school/community centre facility on Lots 5 and 6, Plan 66M-2319.

The Etobicoke Community Council submits the following report (March 12, 1999) from Reble, Green & Ketcheson, Barristers and Solicitors:

Purpose:

The purpose of this report is to secure instructions concerning a proposed extension of an agreement covering the possible development of a joint school/community centre facility on lands located within the former Lakeshore Hospital Site/Humber College complex in south Etobicoke.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

There are no funding requirements related to this matter. Potential financial implications and impacts are discussed in the body of the report.

Recommendation:

It is recommended that the municipality authorize staff and the City Solicitor to finalize an extension up to the end of 1999 of a current agreement between the City and the Toronto Catholic District School Board, involving the development of a joint school/community centre facility on Lots 5 and 6, Plan 66M-2319.

Council Reference / Background / History:

In 1995 an agreement was executed between the former City of Etobicoke and the then Metropolitan Separate School Board involving the development of a proposed joint-use facility on lands comprising part of the former Lakeshore Hospital site/Humber College complex. This agreement was styled as the "Interim Agreement". The history related to this matter is summarized below.

Pursuant to the Interim Agreement the City and the School Board agreed to jointly design and develop a multi-purpose building with related facilities for use principally as a community centre/secondary school. This agreement was entered into as part of the implementation of a larger settlement of an Ontario Municipal Board hearing involving the Lakeshore Hospital site and the south Humber College campus. The purpose of the Interim Agreement was to establish a process whereby the City and the School Board could collaborate in the design and development of this proposed facility, utilizing lands that were to be acquired by the City and the School Board as part of the overall settlement agreement. The lands subject to the agreement are now described as Lots 5 and 6 on Plan 66M-2319. Lot 5 was acquired by the Metropolitan Separate School Board (now the Toronto Catholic District School Board) in March 1998. Lots 6 was acquired by the City of Toronto on April 24, 1998.

At the time the settlement agreement was negotiated in connection with the Municipal Board proceedings, it was anticipated that these properties would be used by the municipality and the School Board for a combination of an Elementary School, Secondary School and Community Centre. Pursuant to the Interim Agreement provision was made to develop a combined secondary school/community centre on Lot 6 and a portion of Lot 5 as required. The agreement also recognizes the potential for the School board to proceed separately with the design and construction of an elementary school on the balance of their lands comprising Lot 5.

Under the executed Interim Agreement, it was stipulated that the City and School Board would proceed to negotiate a series of project agreements required for the implementation of this project. The agreements to be negotiated were specified to include a Development Agreement which would govern the design, development and construction of the joint use facility.

The timing related to the negotiation of the project agreements was also addressed in Section 4 of the Interim Agreement. This section stipulated that the project agreements were to be negotiated, executed and delivered within twelve months following the satisfaction of the last of a series of conditions specified under Part 5 of the Interim Agreement. All of these conditions have now been fulfilled, with the last condition having been satisfied by the acquisition by the City of Lot 6 on April 24, 1998.

In accordance with the terms of the Interim Agreement, once these conditions were fulfilled both parties were required to negotiate and finalize for execution the various project agreements referred to above. These agreements were to have been signed and negotiated within twelve months following the fulfilment of the condition; in other words, pursuant to the Interim Agreement the project agreements are to be signed by no later than April 23, 1999.

The Interim Agreement also specified that if the project agreements were not completed within that time frame then either the City or the School Board would have the right, upon the provision of not less than sixty days written notice to the other party, to terminate the Interim Agreement. In the event of termination both parties were granted separate options to purchase the lands controlled by the other party.

In the case of the School Board, it was entitled under the Interim Agreement to purchase all or a portion of Lot 6 at a purchase price calculated on the basis of institutional use. This Option to Purchase could be exercised within ten years from the date of termination of the Interim Agreement, by provision of written notice from the Board to the City. However, the City is entitled to notify the Board, within ninety days of the date of termination of the Interim Agreement if it intends to construct a Community Centre on the lands, independent of the construction of the Secondary School. In such an event the Board's option to purchase the City lands would only apply to that portion of Lot 6 which would reasonably be required to accommodate the proposed Secondary School and associated facilities. In the event that the City and Board could not agree as to how much of the site would be subject to the option, the agreement provides for the arbitration of that issue.

With respect to the City's option to purchase the Board's lands, this option may only be exercised if the School Board wishes to dispose of its lands or if the Board proposes to rezone its lands or any part thereof for non-institutional purposes. This option may be exercised by the municipality for a period of ten years following the date of termination of the Interim Agreement. Once again, the purchase price for the lands is to be determined on the basis of fair market value for institutional use.

To summarize, the last of the conditions to the implementation of the Interim Agreement was fulfilled on or about April 24, 1998 pursuant to the City's acquisition of Lot 6. The City and the School Board have until April 23, 1999, to finalize and execute the various project agreements referred to in the Interim Agreement. In the event that the parties have not executed the project agreements within this time frame, then either party may by written notice to the other terminate the agreement. In the event of termination both parties have separate rights by option to acquire all or portions of the property controlled by the other.

Comments and/or Discussions and/or Justification:

City staff have recently been contacted by representatives of the School Board in connection with this matter. Board staff have advised that as a result of the provision of new school funding by the province, the Board wishes to proceed with the development and construction of a Secondary School on this site. We understand that later this month the Board will be considering a capital plan that will assign a high priority to the development of this school. Board staff have indicated that the new school should be ready for occupancy by no later than the fall of 2003. Accordingly, staff from the School Board have indicated that they wish to proceed to negotiate the various project agreements referred to under the Interim Agreement.

At the present time no provision for the development of the community centre has been included within the municipality's approved 1999 capital budget. We understand that City staff are currently reviewing, with the assistance of a consultant, a number of areas with respect to potential community centre development within the City of Toronto including this south Etobicoke site. It is anticipated that the consultant's report dealing with these options will be available for presentation to the City of Toronto Council by mid-summer of this year. It is apparent that any decision with respect to the City's participation under the Interim Agreement should be considered within the context of the current study.

City staff through discussions with School Board representatives have been advised that the School Board is likely prepared to extend the time frames for completion of the project agreements to the fall of 1999. This extension has been discussed in the context of the Board proceeding to finalize certain decisions related to the provision of capital funding and associated timing related to the construction of the joint use facility. In order for such an extension to be mutually agreed upon, instructions from City Council will be required.

Given the timing requirements related to the City's consideration of the ongoing community centre study, it is our opinion that the extension of the Interim Agreement should be to the end of this year. This would not only afford additional time for completion of the City's ongoing review of the Community Centre issue but would also enable staff to explore various alternatives with respect to protecting the municipality's interest under the Interim Agreement.

Accordingly, we would recommend that the municipality authorize the City Solicitor and staff to secure an extension of the Interim Agreement up to the end of 1999.

Contact:

Bruce C. Ketcheson; Tel: 622-6601

14

Bridge Over Highway No. 427

(Morning Star Drive/Humberwood Boulevard)

(Rexdale-Thistletown)

(City Council on April 13, 14 and 15, 1999, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Etobicoke Community Council recommends:

(1) the adoption of the Operative Paragraph contained in the motion moved by Councillor Bruce Sinclair, viz.:

(i) the City of Toronto reaffirm the position of the former City of Etobicoke that it opposes the requirement for the construction of the bridge;

(ii) the City solicitor and staff be authorized to prepare a further petition to Cabinet, in accordance with the Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act, to request the Cabinet to amend the previous decisions relating to the road closure by deleting the conditions requiring the construction of the bridge; and

(iii) copies of the Council resolution be forwarded to the City of Mississauga and the Region of Peel.

(2) the City solicitors, Reble, Ritchie, Green and Ketcheson, and Works and Emergency Services staff be authorized to obtain a quote from a qualified traffic consultant to review the road improvements required as a result of the closure of the Morning Star Drive intersection at Highway No. 427 and bring it back for endorsement in terms of the budget; and

(3) copies of the Council resolution be forwarded to the MPPs representing the Etobicoke District.

The Etobicoke Community Council submits the following motion moved by Councillor Bruce Sinclair:

WHEREAS by Order dated January 22, 1982 the Ontario Municipal Board approved an application by the Minister of Transportation and Communications for the Province of Ontario to close certain roads intersecting or running into Highway 427, including the intersection of Morning Star Drive and Highway 427 in the City of Mississauga; and

WHEREAS the Order of the Municipal Board approving the closure of the Morning Star intersection with Highway 427 was conditional upon the intersection being signalized and remaining open until an alternative access was constructed consisting of a bridge constructed over Highway 427 extending Morning Star Drive in the City of Mississauga with Humberwood Boulevard in the City of Toronto (formerly the City of Etobicoke); and

WHEREAS after a review of the aforesaid decision the Ontario Municipal Board reaffirmed the requirement for the bridge to be constructed subject to the provision of certain improvements to the Mississauga road system, pursuant to an Order/Decision issued on June 15, 1995; and

WHEREAS the decision of the Board was upheld by the Lieutenant-Governor in Council, with modifications, on July 3, 1998; and

WHEREAS at the time of the aforesaid proceedings it had been determined by a Road Network Study, jointly commissioned by the Province of Ontario, the Cities of Mississauga and Etobicoke, the Region of Peel and the then Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, that subject to the provision of certain road improvements to the Mississauga road system the connection of Morning Star Drive to Highway 427 could be terminated without unacceptable impacts resulting to the operation of the Mississauga road system and without the necessity of constructing the bridge; and

WHEREAS this conclusion can be reaffirmed as the result of the completion of a further transportation impact analysis carried out by the City of Mississauga in 1997 to review the provision of road improvements required as a result of the road closure; and

WHEREAS since the closure of the Morning Star connection in 1995, the Mississauga road system affected by the closure has continued to operate at a high level of service; and

WHEREAS since the City of Mississauga road system affected by the closure has continued to operate at a high level of service, the expenditure of public funds for the construction of the bridge in unwarranted.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT

(1) the City of Toronto reaffirm the position of the former City of Etobicoke that it opposes the requirement for the construction of the bridge;

(2) the City solicitor and staff be authorized to prepare a further petition to Cabinet, in accordance with the Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act, to request the Cabinet to amend the previous decisions relating to the road closure by deleting the conditions requiring the construction of the bridge; and

(3) copies of the Council resolution be forwarded to the City of Mississauga and the Region of Peel.

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The Etobicoke Community Council reports, for the information of Council, also having had before it, during consideration of the foregoing matter, a communication (March 22, 1999) from Mr. Geoff Cargnello, President, Humberwood Village Ratepayers Association, addressed to the Minister of Transportation, in opposition to the construction of the bridge, and a copy thereof is on file in the office of the City Clerk.

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Amendment to the Etobicoke Zoning Code - Richview Developments

45 La Rose Avenue - File No. Z-2281 - (Kingsway-Humber)

(City Council on April 13, 14 and 15, 1999, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Etobicoke Community Council after considering the deputations, written submissions filed and the report (March 1, 1999) from the Director of Community Planning, West District, and for the reason that the proposal is an appropriate use of the lands, recommends that the application by Richview Developments to amend the Etobicoke Zoning Code to permit the introduction of 25 townhouses in conjunction with an existing apartment building at 45 La Rose Avenue, be approved.

The Etobicoke Community Council reports having held a statutory public meeting in accordance with Section 34 of the Planning Act, and that appropriate notice of this meeting was given in accordance with the Planning act and the regulations thereunder.

The Etobicoke Community Council submits the following report (March 1, 1999) from the Director of Community Planning, West District:

Purpose:

To provide comments on an application by Richview Developments to amend the Etobicoke Zoning Code to permit the introduction of 25 townhouses in conjunction with an existing apartment building at 45 La Rose Avenue.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

City funding is not required. There are no impacts on capital or operating budgets.

Recommendation:

It is recommended that the application by Richview Developments for 25 townhouses at 45 La Rose Avenue be approved subject to the conditions outlined in this report.

Background:

The site is located on the south side of La Rose Avenue, west of Scarlett Road, (See Exhibit 1), and is designated High Density Residential in the Official Plan. In April 1998, the Ontario Municipal Board issued an order approving a by-law which would allow the introduction of a second apartment building, containing 90 apartment units, on this site. In conjunction with Etobicoke Community Council's support for the processing of a separate application at 1407 Royal York Road, the applicants agreed to seek a reduction in the density available at 45 La Rose Avenue from 90 apartment units to 25 townhouse units.

Proposal:

Richview Developments propose to add 25 condominium townhouses (Block 1) to the west side of this site, the east side of which presently contains a 156 unit rental apartment building (Block 2). The townhouses would be three storeys in height and would share the existing single driveway off La Rose Avenue with the apartment building. The townhouses are proposed in three blocks: one 6 unit block along La Rose Avenue; a 13 unit block backing onto the adjacent La Rose Park; and, the remaining 6 unit block at the south end of the site.

Exhibit No. 1 is a map showing the location of the site. Exhibits 2 and 3 are reductions of the proposed site plan and elevations respectively. A summary of the site data follows:

Site data:

Existing Block 1 Block 2 Total

Townhouses Apartment Blocks 1 & 2

Area 1.47 ha 0.7 ha 0.76 ha 1.47 ha

No. Units 156 apts 25 156 181

Density 105.8 uph 35.1 uph 204.5 uph 122.7 uph

G.F.A. 19 034 m² 6 020 m² 1 9141 m² 2 5161 m²

Coverage 1 434 m² 2 408 m² 1 541 m² 3 949 m²

F.S.I. 1.29 0.85 2.51 1.71

Parking Req. 218 cars 50 cars 218 cars 268 cars

Parking Prov. 229 cars 50 cars 218 cars 268 cars

Landscape 9 646 m² 3 204 m² 3 433 m² 6 637 m²

Area 65.4% 45% 45% 45%

Paved Area 3 669 m² 7 508 m² 2 655 m² 4 163 m²

24.9% 21.2% 34.8% 28.2%

Comment:

Official Plan:

The site is designated High Density Residential in the Official Plan which permits multiple unit housing of all types to be developed within the range of 70-185 uph (28-75 upa), to a maximum floor space index (FSI) of 2.5. This proposal introduces medium density, 35.1 uph (14.2 upa), to a high density site and complies with the density provisions of the Official Plan.

The Official Plan supports housing intensification in residential areas subject to addressing the relevant criteria set out in Section 4.2.9 of the Plan. Staff have evaluated this proposal within the context of these criteria and conclude that the proposal meets the intent of the policies for housing intensification and for medium or high density residential development. It provides a transition in height and density and a mix of dwelling types. Traffic Planning advises that there is no traffic impact on abutting roads; the site is well served by public transit; residents would have access to local social services, retail facilities and parks; space is available within area schools or alternate arrangements can be made, and, though the Toronto District Catholic School Board expresses concern about overcrowding and lack of permanent facilities, no other concerns have been identified with respect to the provision of services to the proposed development.

Zoning Code:

Site specific By-law 1223 limits development of this property to the existing apartment building and a second apartment building which was approved by the OMB. Townhouses are not permitted, consequently, the amending by-law should permit the townhouses and contain development standards and any necessary exemptions for the existing and proposed development.

Site Design:

Urban Design staff indicate a number of matters to be considered, including: possible reorientation of the six units along La Rose Avenue to face the street; relocation of the pedestrian access to La Rose Park to the mid-block and breaking up the units facing the park; possible relocation of the pedestrian stairwell accesses to the underground parking garage away from the fronts of the townhouses; and, landscaping and streetscaping. These items can be addressed further at site plan approval.

Agency Comments/Department Circulation:

No objections have been expressed in response to the circulation of plans submitted in support of this application; however the applicant is required to address a number of items.

The Fire Department indicates that the driveway system appears adequate to accommodate a Fire Route and fire hydrant coverage will have to be reviewed.

The Traffic Planning Section of the Transportation Services Division, City Works, indicates that the volume of traffic expected from this development will not impact on the operation of the abutting roads. Since the townhouse block is to be severed, the access and shared portions of the internal vehicular circulation system are to be designated as mutual rights-of-way to the satisfaction of the City solicitor. Other items listed are site plan matters and can be addressed through site plan approval.

The Toronto District Catholic School Board had objected to the previous apartment proposal due to the lack of permanent facilities and overcrowding at area schools. Though not objecting to this proposal, the Board continues to express the same concerns.

The Toronto District School Board indicates that the anticipated student yield can be accommodated at Hilltop Middle School and Scarlett Heights Entrepreneurial Academy, but alternate arrangements are required for junior school students.

The Development Engineering section of Works indicates that: a detailed site servicing plan is required prior to the issuance of a plumbing permit and before new street connections are approved; a storm water management report is required as part of the future site plan approval process; and, the development is to be constructed in accordance with City condominium standards.

Parks and Recreation Services indicates that the proposed townhouses will remove outdoor open space presently available to the existing apartment residents. Adequate compensating facilities should be provided. A detailed tree assessment should be prepared by a qualified arborist. Consideration should be given to relocating as many of the trees to be removed as possible within the site. Parkland dedication should be taken as cash-in-lieu based on current City policy when a building permit is issued.

Community Meeting:

The previous proposal on this site was the subject of a number of community meetings. Given that this proposal is a significant reduction in density from that approved by the Ontario Municipal Board, a community meeting was not held. Instead, an information letter was sent out by the area councillors.

Conclusion:

This application has been evaluated within the context of the housing intensification and medium and high density residential provisions of the Official Plan. The application satisfies those policies.

If Council approves this application, the following conditions should apply:

Conditions to Approval:

(l) Fulfilment of the following conditions by the applicant prior to the enactment of an amending by-law:

(i) submission of details for upgraded recreational facilities and landscaping for 45 La Rose Avenue to the satisfaction of the Staff Advisory Committee on Development Control and the signing and registration of an amenities agreement to ensure the provision of the upgraded facilities;

(ii) signing of a development agreement or servicing agreement and payment of the necessary fees, if required by Works and Emergency Services; and

(iii) confirmation that concerns expressed by the Toronto District Catholic School Board have been resolved.

(2) The site specific amending by-law shall incorporate the following provisions inter alia:

(i) Development of Block '1' shall be limited to 25 townhouses with a maximum height of three storeys, and a floor space index of 0.85;

(ii) Development of Block '2' shall be limited to one apartment building with a maximum height of 16 storeys, 156 units and a floor space index of 2.5; and,

(iii) Appropriate exemptions from By-Law 1223 and the Etobicoke Zoning Code to permit townhouses and include provisions for a minimum of 45 percent landscape open space, and building and parking structure setbacks.

(3) Further detailed consideration of the proposal under the Site Plan Control provisions to include inter alia:

(i) signing of a site control agreement and payment of the necessary fees associated with the preparation, execution and registration of same;

(ii) submission of a detailed site plan addressing the issues raised by Urban Design and the Traffic Planning Section of the Transportation Services Division, Works and Emergency Services;

(iii) submission of a tree assessment report to the satisfaction of Parks and Recreation Services;

(iv) submission of a landscaping plan detailing fencing, curbing, grading, planting and preservation of trees to the satisfaction of the Staff Advisory Committee on Development Control and posting of an appropriate financial guarantee to ensure compliance with the approved plans;

(v) provision of on-site facilities for storage and collection of waste and recyclable materials, the provision of stormwater management facilities or cash-in-lieu payment, the signing of agreements, and the posting of financial guarantees, if required by Works and Emergency Services; and

(vi) the developer will be required to pay the prevailing development charges and parkland dedication requirements in effect at the time of the issuance of a building permit.

Contact Name:

Ed Murphy, Senior Planner, Community Planning, West District

Tel: (416)394-8234; Fax: (416)394-6063

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The Etobicoke Community Council reports, for the information of Council, also having had before it during consideration of the foregoing matter, a communication (March 23, 1999) from Ms. M. Dellio and Ms. C. Dellio, Etobicoke.

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Confidential Report Regarding a Building Permit Application

(City Council on April 13, 14 and 15, 1999, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Etobicoke Community Council recommends the adoption of the confidential report dated March 26, 1999 from Reble, Ritchie, Green & Ketcheson respecting the awarding of additional costs in connection with the delay in obtaining a building permit.

(City Council on April 13, 14 and 15, 1999, had before it, during consideration of the foregoing Clause, a confidential communication (April 6, 1999) from the City Clerk, forwarding a confidential report dated March 26, 1999, from Reble, Ritchie, Green & Ketcheson, Barristers and Solicitors, such report to remain confidential in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Act.)

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Other Items Considered by the Community Council

(City Council on April 13, 14 and 15, 1999, received this Clause, for information.)

(a) Draft Report of the Task Force on Community Access and Equity.

The Etobicoke Community Council reports having:

(1) received a presentation from Councillor Joe Mihevc, Chair of the Task Force on Community Access and Equity, respecting the recommendations contained the Draft Report of the Task Force;

(2) received the aforementioned recommendations;

(3) referred the following submissions (i) and (ii) to the Task Force for consideration: and

(4) received the following communication (iii):

(i) (March 30, 1999) from Ms. Hazel Webb, Chair, Etobicoke Multicultural and Race Relations Committee, recommending that:

a) working groups be set up to continue the work presently done by local committees on access and equity and that sufficient resources be allocated to maintain current functions;

b) working groups be permanent bodies and not ad hoc committees, so that they can be proactive as well as respond to ongoing issues and concerns; and

c) working groups report to local Community Councils so that community concerns can be brought to local government;

(ii) (March 30, 1999) from Mr. Wm. Alexander, Chair, Barrier Free Accessibility Committee of Etobicoke, recommending that the draft report be revisited to allow the re-establishment of the acknowledged and valuable contributions of the local citizens via the local advisory committees; and

(iii) (January 22, 1999) from Councillor Joe Mihevc, Chair of the Task Force on Community Access and Equity, requesting an opportunity to brief Community Council on the recommendations contained in the draft report of the Task Force.

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The following persons appeared before the Etobicoke Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter:

- Councillor Joe Mihevc, Chair, Task Force on Community Access and Equity;

- Ms. Hazel Webb, Chair, Etobicoke Multicultural and Race Relations Committee; and

- Mr. Wm. Alexander, Chair, Barrier Free Accessibility Committee of Etobicoke.

(b) Cancellation of Shiatsu Therapy Program - Fairfield Seniors Centre

(Lakeshore-Queensway).

The Etobicoke Community Council reports having received the following communication and requested the Director of Parks and Recreation - West District to report back to Community Council with respect to the establishment of facility advisory boards, and the current composition and terms of office of the Fairfield Advisory Board:

(March 15, 1999) from Mr. Joel Strauss and Ms. Dale McLean regarding the cancellation of the Shiatsu Therapy program at Fairfield Seniors Centre and the allocation of space at the centre.

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Ms. Dale McLean appeared before the Etobicoke Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter.

(c) Rexdale Boys and Girls Club (Rexdale-Thistletown).

The Etobicoke Community Council reports having:

(1) received a verbal presentation from Ms. Linda Hunter, Albion Neighbourhood Services, advising of the successful launching of the Rexdale Boys and Girls Club with a current membership of 95, and that further growth is dependent on finding a location for club activities; and

(2) requested the Director of Parks and Recreation - West District to discuss with Albion Neighbourhood Services the availability of space for the Boys and Girls Club in the Rexdale community, for possible recommendation back to the Community Council.

(d) Permit Parking on Rabbit Lane (Markland-Centennial).

The Etobicoke Community Council reports having received the following verbal presentation:

Mr. A. H. MacDonald, Etobicoke, with respect to the implementation of permit parking on Rabbit Lane, as approved by Clause No. 1 contained in Report No. 2 of the Etobicoke Community Council, adopted by the Council of the City of Toronto at its meeting held on February 2, 3 and 4, 1999.

(e) Request for Installation of Pedestrian Crossover or Traffic Control Signals: Burnhamthorpe Road Near Echo Valley Road (Markland-Centennial).

The Etobicoke Community Council reports having deferred consideration of the following report for deputation at the meeting scheduled to be held on Wednesday, April 28, 1999:

(March 30, 1999) from the Director, Transportation Services, District 2, reviewing the feasibility of installing a pedestrian crossover or traffic control signals on Burnhamthorpe Road near Echo Valley Road, and recommending that a pedestrian crossover or traffic control signals not be installed.

(f) Traffic and Parking Problems at the Humberwood Centre (Rexdale-Thistletown).

The Etobicoke Community Council reports having received the following report:

(March 30, 1999) from the Director, Transportation Services, District 2, informing Etobicoke Community Council on issues raised by the Principal, the Chair of the Holy Child Catholic School Council and the community, on matters related to traffic and parking at the Humberwood Centre.

(g) Major Encroachment Agreement - 256 The Kingsway (Kingsway-Humber).

The Etobicoke Community reports having referred the following report back to the Director, Transportation Services, District 2, for further review and report back to the Community Council within three months on whether or not the subject property is surplus to the City's requirements and can offered for sale to the abutting owners:

(March 30, 1999) from the Director, Transportation Services, District 2, regarding the execution of a Major Encroachment Agreement for existing fence and hedge encroachments at 256 The Kingsway, to consider the applicant's request to waive the annual rental fee, and recommending that:

(1) Etobicoke Community Council approve the application for a Major Encroachment Agreement;

(2) the City Solicitor be directed to prepare the Agreement;

(3) the $4,845.00 annual rental fee be waived, but the applicant be required to pay the one-time $700.00 application fee representing the City's administration costs; and

(4) the applicant be required to reduce the height of the existing fence to one (1) metre, for a distance of two (2) metres on each side of the driveway entrance.

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The following persons appeared before the Etobicoke Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter:

- Ms. Anna Choi;

- Mr. Seoung Hoon Lee; and

- Dr. K. Nizami.

(h) Toronto Transit Commission - Proposals for 2000 Service Plan.

The Etobicoke Community Council reports having referred the following communication to the Director, Transportation Services, District 2, for review and recommendation back to the meeting scheduled to be held on Wednesday, April 28, 1999:

(January 29, 1999) from David L. Gunn, Chief General Manager, Toronto Transit Commission, asking Ward Councillors for proposals to improve transit service for evaluation in the development of the 2000 Service Plan.

(i) Rationalization of Six Existing Committees and the Task Force on Community Safety.

The Etobicoke Community Council reports having:

(1) deferred consideration of this matter for deputation at the meeting scheduled to be held on Wednesday, April 28, 1999, and to permit further dialogue between the affected parties;

(2) tabled the following motion (i) by Councillor Bruce Sinclair and directed that it be forwarded to the Etobicoke Safety Council, Crime S.C.O.P.E. and the Etobicoke Crime Prevention Association for comment; and

(3) received the following communications (ii), (iii) and (iv):

(i) Moved by Councillor Bruce Sinclair:

WHEREAS for many years, several community committees have rendered invaluable services to the former City of Etobicoke and indeed, to the whole of the former Metro area; and

WHEREAS the Community of Etobicoke is in danger of losing the many innovative ideas for a safer and better community that have come from the Etobicoke Safety Council, the Etobicoke Crime Prevention Association and Etobicoke Crime S.C.O.P.E. and its sub-committee for community betterment, the Community Standards Sub-Committee;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that a Special Advisory Committee, composed of J. Thomas Riley, former Commissioner of Parks & Recreation Services, John Reble, Etobicoke Community legal advisor, or his representative, and the Etobicoke Community Council Administrator, be constituted as an investigative committee to recommend to Council at the earliest opportunity a new comprehensive structure for community safety and improvement in Etobicoke;

(ii) (March 10, 1999) from the City Clerk forwarding the following recommendation contained in Clause No. 7 of Report No. 2 of the Emergency and Protective Services Committee, which was adopted, as amended, by City Council at its meeting held on March 2, 3 and 4, 1999:

"It is recommended that the following recommendation be referred to the Etobicoke Community Council for consideration:

'It is recommended that the functions of the Etobicoke Safety Council, the Etobicoke CrimeScope and the Toronto (formerly Etobicoke) Crime Prevention Association be transferred to the City's Cycling and Pedestrian Committees to promote traffic safety issues in the City of Toronto.'"

(iii) (March 24, 1999) from the City Clerk advising that the Toronto Cycling Committee on March 22, 1999, requested the Etobicoke Community Council to defer consideration of the Recommendation respecting the transfer of functions of the Etobicoke and East York Safety Councils to the Toronto Cycling Committee and the Toronto Pedestrian Committee, to its meeting to be held on April 28, 1999;

(iv) (March 28, 1999) from Ms. Rhona Swarbrick, advising, on behalf of the Toronto Pedestrian Committee, that the Emergency and Protective Services Committee has been requested not to reopen this matter for discussion until representatives of the affected parties have met to discuss the implications of the proposed merger; and

(v) (March 29, 1999) from Mr. Jeffery Zajac, Chair, Etobicoke Safety Council, requesting that discussion of this matter take place during the April meeting of the Community Council to allow representatives of the Etobicoke Safety Council to attend in deputation.

Councillor Jones declared her interest in the foregoing matter in that her husband provides accounting assistance to the Etobicoke Crime Prevention Association.

(j) Application for Amendment to the Etobicoke Zoning Code - Zanini Developments Inc., 112 Evans Avenue and 801 Oxford Street - File No. Z-2268 (Lakeshore-Queensway).

The Etobicoke Community Council reports having received the following communication (i) and report (ii):

(i) (March 18, 1999) from Ms. I. Castibris, Vice-President, Land Development, Zanini Developments Inc., requesting a correction in Condition 1.(i) of the conditions to approval in connection with an application for amendment to rezone lands municipally known as 112 Evans Avenue and 801 Oxford Street to permit the development of 127 townhouse units and a public park, as contained in Clause No. 1 of Report No. 1 of The Etobicoke Community Council, adopted by City Council on February 2, 3 and 4, 1999; and

(ii) (March 18, 1999) from the Director of Community Planning, West District, with respect to the introduction of Holding provisions within the amending by-law for the proposal to rezone the property at 112 Evans Avenue and 801 Oxford Street from Class 1 Industrial (I.C1) and Second Density Residential (R2) to Group Area Fourth Density Residential (R4G) and Public Open Space (OS) to permit the development of 127 condominium townhouses and a public park; and recommending that:

(1) Condition 1 (iii) adopted by City Council on February 2, 1999, for Zanini Developments Inc., 112 Evans Avenue and 801 Oxford Street, Clause No.1 contained in Report No. 1 of The Etobicoke Community Council be deleted; and

(2) Condition 2 be amended to allow for the inclusion of appropriate 'H' Holding provisions within the amending Zoning By-law respecting the requirements of the Ministry of Environment and that the appropriate by-law be forwarded to City Council for adoption.

(k) 5555 Eglinton Avenue West (Markland-Centennial).

The Etobicoke Community Council reports having:

(1) requested the Director of Community Planning, West District, to keep the Community Council informed with respect to any changes in use relating to the commercial plaza at 5555 Eglinton Avenue West: and

(2) received the following report:

(March 4, 1999) from the Director of Community Planning, West District, responding to Etobicoke Community Council's request for a report on the status of the Commercial Plaza at 5555 Eglinton Avenue West.

(l) Committee of Adjustment, West District (Etobicoke) Public Information Workshop - Service Improvements.

The Etobicoke Community Council reports having received the following report:

(March 17, 1999) from the Director of Community Planning, West District, updating the members of the Community Council on the results of the Committee of Adjustment Public Information Workshop held on January 19, 1999, and reviewing the action plans that have been put in place to improve Committee of Adjustment service levels in the West District and city-wide.

(m) Preliminary Evaluation Report - Request to Lift The 'H' Holding Symbol From Humber Bay Shores (Motel Strip) By-law No. 1994-197 and Concurrent Site Plan Approval - Prombank Investments, 2063-2065 Lake Shore Boulevard West (File No. Z-2286) and Lakebar Properties, 2067 Lake Shore Boulevard West (File No. Z-2289) (Lakeshore-Queensway).

The Etobicoke Community Council reports having approved the following report:

(March 17, 1999) from the Director of Community Planning, West District, providing preliminary comments on the processing of two separate applications received from Prombank Investments and Lakebar properties to lift the 'H' Holding symbol, to permit the development of a 146 unit (Prombank) and 92 unit (Lakebar) residential condominium project, and recommending that:

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

(2) upon submission of the requisite information and studies, a community meeting be scheduled to consider community input and the application(s) compliance with the built form guidelines of the Motel Strip Secondary Plan; and

(3) a formal public meeting(s) be scheduled to consider the lifting of the 'H' Holding symbol from By-law No. 1994-197.

(n) Preliminary Evaluation Report - Request to Lift the 'H' Holding Designation - Phase II, Mystic Pointe 3 Holdings Inc., 2 Algoma Street (Lakeshore-Queensway).

The Etobicoke Community Council reports having approved the following report:

(March 17, 1999) from the Director of Community Planning, West District, providing preliminary comments on the processing of an application submitted by Mystic Pointe 3 Holdings Inc. requesting the lifting of the 'H' Holding Designation on the Phase II lands, and recommending that:

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

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

(o) Proposed Official Plan Amendment - Signet Development Corporation,

West Of Highway 427, South Of Steeles Avenue - File No. Z-2153

(Rexdale-Thistletown).

The Etobicoke Community Council reports having received the following report:

(March 17, 1999) from the Director of Community Planning, West District, advising Community Council of the status of Signet Development Corporation's application and their request to have Official Plan Amendment No. 68-99 to the Official Plan for the Etobicoke Planning Area placed before Council for adoption.

(p) New Development Applications for Etobicoke District.

The Etobicoke Community Council reports having received the following report:

(March 15, 1999) from the Director of Community Planning, West District, providing a summary of new development applications for the West District (Etobicoke) received since February 1, 1999.

(q) Site Plan Control (Delegated) - Kahlon Family Holdings Inc., 150 Park Lawn Road (Lakeshore-Queensway).

The Etobicoke Community Council reports having:

(1) requested the Director of Community Planning, West District, to review the need for truck parking to ensure that trucks will not be required to park on the street; and

(2) received the following report:

(March 15, 1999) from the Director of Community Planning, West District, providing the Etobicoke Community Council with information regarding a site plan application by Kahlon Family Holdings Inc. for a 36-room motel at 150 Park Lawn Road; recommending that this report be received for information purposes; and that any input received from Community Council regarding this proposal be considered during the staff review of the application, prior to finalizing the delegated Site Plan Control Approval.

(r) City Of Toronto Re: Canadian-General Tower Limited, Ontario Municipal Board Decision (Lakeshore-Queensway).

The Etobicoke Community Council reports having:

(1) requested the Director of Community Planning, West District, to report to the Community Council on the status of the Hillmore Wood Products operation;

(2) requested the Director of Community Planning, West District, to convene a meeting with the parties in question to review the direction and future planning of the New Toronto Employment area; and

(3) received the following report:

(March 4, 1999) from Mr. B. C. Ketcheson, Reble, Ritchie, Green & Ketcheson, reporting on a decision issued by the Ontario Municipal Board on February 4, 1999, in connection with the following matters:

(1) a referral by Canadian General-Tower ("CGT") of certain sections of the Official Plan of the former City of Etobicoke as applied to the property known as 207 New Toronto Street (OMB File No. 0930038). The Board dismissed the CGT referral and approved these policies as originally adopted by the municipality;

(2) an appeal by CGT of Amendment 93-57 to the Official Plan of the former City of Etobicoke (OMB File No. 0980020). This amendment redesignated 207 New Toronto Street from Industrial to Medium Density Residential to permit the development of the subject property for townhouses, semi-detached dwellings and light industrial uses. The Board dismissed this appeal and refused to approve the Amendment; and

(3) an appeal by the South Etobicoke Industrial Employers Association ("SEIEA") and CN Rail ("CN") against Zoning By-law No. 1997-217 of the former City of Etobicoke. The Board approved these appeals and repealed this by-law, which was intended to implement OPA 53-97.

(s) Proposed Amendment to the Etobicoke Zoning Code - Adanac Realty Limited, North Side of Bell Manor Drive, North of Berry Road and West of Stephen Drive - File No. Z-2284 (Lakeshore-Queensway).

The Etobicoke Community Council reports having received the following communication:

(undated) from Mr. M. Kalimin, Secretary-Treasurer, Westside Storeys Limited, registering opposition, as the abutting property owner, to the provision of an easement across the Adanac Realty property for the benefit of residents on Crown Hill Place and Hill Heights Road and for local access to Hill Heights Plaza.

(t) Toronto Days of Rhythm And Blues Festival, July 9-11, 1999 (Lakeshore-Queensway).

The Etobicoke Community Council reports having:

(1) advised the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, that Etobicoke Community Council supports a one-day concert on the second Saturday in July 1999, in partnership with Humber College, to be held adjacent to the Lake Shore Boulevard frontage of Samuel Smith Park, and that the Etobicoke Community Council supports in principle a three-day event in the year 2000 with the submission of a business plan in a timely manner and support from other stakeholders and staff; and

(2) received the following report (i) and communications (ii) and (iii):

(i) (March 16, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, responding to the February 17, 1999 request from Etobicoke Community Council for additional information concerning the Toronto Days of Rhythm and Blues Festival on behalf of the Policy and Development Division and the West District Planning Office;

(ii) (March 26, 1999) from Mr. Michael Harrison, President, CCFEW, advising of discussions at a meeting of the Lakeshore Grounds Design & Management Committee, wherein the consensus was that the cricket oval was not an appropriate location for the proposed festival, and suggesting that the promoters stage a one-day festival at another location on the grounds; and

(iii) (March 29, 1999) from Mr. John Hooiveld, Associate Director, Facilities Management, Humber College, supporting the need to carefully implement the noted conditions prior to issuance of an event permit, and expressing concern regarding utilization of the ring road, under College jurisdiction, use of College parking facilities without prior consultation with Humber, and the need for care during the anticipated construction taking place during the summer.

(u) Etobicoke Municipal Arts Commission.

The Etobicoke Community Council reports having

(1) directed that the appropriate staff ensure that the Etobicoke Municipal Arts Commission is kept advised of matters related to Arts and Culture in the Etobicoke community and given an opportunity to comment; and

(2) received the following communication:

(March 1, 1999) from Mr. S. Sauro, Chair, Etobicoke Municipal Arts Commission, commenting on the role of the Municipal Arts Commission and its mandate to review matters related to Arts and Culture in the Etobicoke District, particularly with respect to the proposal for a feasibility study to locate a performing arts centre at the Civic Centre, and the Toronto Days of Rhythm and Blues Festival.

(v) Urban Design Review of Bloor Street Between Mimico Creek and The Kingsway (Kingsway-Humber).

The Etobicoke Community Council reports having received the following communication:

(February 24, 1999) from Ms. Mary L. Campbell, President, Kingsway Sunnylea Residents' Association/KPRI, advising of the status of the Urban Design Review Study, expressing concern regarding the length of time that has evolved due to staff changes, and seeking assurance for the involvement of the original participants in order to conclude the study in a timely manner.

(w) Crime S.C.O.P.E - "Park Watch" Pilot Project.

The Etobicoke Community Council reports having referred the following communication to the Director of Parks and Recreation - West District for report back to the Community Council:

(March 1, 1999) from Ms. Nancy Mueller, Chair, Community Standards Sub-Committee, advising of the success of the trial pilot project of "poop 'n scoop/leash signs, implemented in six Etobicoke parks during the months of June to October, 1998, and asking for implementation of the "Park Watch" signs in the new joint venture park at North Kipling Junior Middle School and, eventually, city-wide.

(x) Minutes of Etobicoke Boards and Committees.

The Etobicoke Community Council reports having received the following:

(a) Minutes of a meeting of the Municipal Arts Commission held on January 27, 1999;

(b) Minutes of meetings of the Etobicoke Multicultural and Race Relations Committee held on:

(i) November 10, 1998;

(ii) December 8, 1998;

(iii) January 12, 1999; and

(c) Minutes of a meeting of the Etobicoke Historical Board/LACAC held on February 16, 1999.

(y) Proposed Third-Party Commercial Advertising Sign on Public Road Allowance

63 Park Lawn Road (Lakeshore-Queensway).

The Etobicoke Community Council reports having deferred consideration of the following report to the meeting scheduled to be held on Wednesday, April 28, 1999, in order to obtain further information pertaining to a report currently before the Economic Development Committee regarding advertising on City-owned/maintained properties:

(March 30, 1999) from the Director, Transportation Services, District 2, seeking authorization to enter into a lease agreement with Mediacom Incorporated, for a portion of public road allowance on the south side of the eastbound Frederick G. Gardiner Expressway, adjacent to Park Lawn Road (63 Park Lawn Road), for the purpose of installing and maintaining a third-party commercial billboard sign.

(z) Proposed Residential and Commercial Development at

2242 Lake Shore Boulevard West.

The Etobicoke Community Council reports having referred the following communications (i) and (ii) to the Director of Community Planning, West District, and to the Executive Director, Facilities & Real Estate Division, for review and report back to the Community Council:

(i) (March 11, 1999) from Mr. R. Maksymec, President, Planmac Inc., expressing interest, on behalf of Fogh Sails Holdings Ltd., in the purchase of a 1.0 acre parcel of City-owned land, adjacent to his client's holdings, or alternatively, only an access from Legion Road through the City parcel; and

(ii) (March 26, 1999) from Mr. Michael Harrison, President, CCFEW, expressing opposition to the sale of publicly owned lands to a private individual.

(aa) Residential Water Service Connection Repair Program.

The Etobicoke Community Council reports having:

(1) advised the Works and Utilities Committee that it endorses the recommendations contained in the following report (i); and

(2) received the following report (ii):

(i) (October 23, 1998) from the General Manager, Water and Wastewater Services, with respect to a harmonized Residential Water Service Connection Repair Program, encompassing the following categories: Breaks/Leaks, Standard Size of Water Service Connection, Minimum Acceptable Flow, Water Service Cleaning and the Water Service Connection Replacement/Upgrade Program; and

(ii) (March 26, 1999) from the Director, Quality Control & System Planning, forwarding reports (November 20, 1998) from the Commissioner, Works and Emergency Services, and (October 23, 1998) from the General Manager, Water and Wastewater Services, with respect to a harmonized Residential Water Service Connection Repair Program, which have been referred to the Community Council by the Works and Utilities Committee, for comment and report back to the April 21, 1999 meeting of the Works and Utilities Committee.

(bb) Prince Edward Drive Reconstruction Study (Lakeshore-Queensway).

The Etobicoke Community Council reports having received the following report:

(March 29, 1999) from the Director, Transportation Programming and Policy; the Director, Engineering Services, Districts 1 and 2; and the Director, Transportation Services, District 2, reporting on a change in schedule for the Prince Edward Drive Reconstruction Project to allow for more time to evaluate and assess the alternatives in consultation with the Steering Committee, and to ensure that the best design for Prince Edward Drive will be selected.

(cc) Recommended Schedule of Meetings - City of Toronto Council, Standing Committees and Community Councils.

The Etobicoke Community Council reports having, in considering the schedule of meetings for the remainder of 1999 and for 2000, and having regard that generally the second scheduled day is not required, noted its preference to have its meetings scheduled on a Wednesday to facilitate local media coverage; however, if two days are required to accommodate public meetings, the public meetings may be held on Tuesdays.

(Councillor Jones, at the meeting of City Council on April 13, 14 and 15, 1999, declared her interest in Item (i), headed "Rationalization of Six Existing Committees and the Task Force on Community Safety", embodied in the foregoing Clause, in that her husband provides accounting assistance to the Etobicoke Crime Prevention Association.)

Respectfully submitted,

ELIZABETH BROWN

Chair

Toronto, March 30, 1999

(Report No. 5 of The Etobicoke Community Council, including additions thereto, was adopted, without amendment, by City Council on April 13, 14 and 15, 1999.)