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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

YORK COMMUNITY COUNCIL

REPORT No. 4

1 Request for Disabled Persons Parking Space at 473 Atlas Avenue - Ward 28, York Eglinton

2 Reduction of Speed Limit on Rogers Road between (i) Oakwood Avenue and McRoberts Avenue; and
(ii) Silverthorn Avenue and Old Weston Road Ward 27, York Humber and Ward 28, York Eglinton

3 Dedication of City-owned Lands to Widen Lane at Rear of Properties on Beresford Avenue
Ward 27, York Humber

4 Parking Regulations on Lacey Avenue Ward 27, York Humber

5 288 Boon Avenue - Zoning By-law Amendment Application Owners: Guerino and Letterina Vescio
Applicant: Guerino Vescio Ward 28, York Eglinton

6 1241 to 2155 Weston Road - Consent Agreement Arising from a Committee of Adjustment Decision
Ward 27, York Humber

7 Rebuilding York' - Final Report and Recommendations of the York Infrastructure Sub-Committee

8 Other Items Considered by the Community Council

City of Toronto

REPORT No. 4

OF THE YORK COMMUNITY COUNCIL

(from its meeting on March 30, 1999,

submitted by Councillor Bill Saundercook, Chair)

As Considered by

The Council of the City of Toronto

on April 13, 14 and 15, 1999

1

Request for Disabled Persons Parking Space

at 473 Atlas Avenue - Ward 28, York Eglinton

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

The York Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (March 15, 1999) from the Director, Transportation Services, District 1:

Purpose:

To introduce a designated disabled persons parking space at No. 473 Atlas Avenue.

Funding Sources:

The funds associated with the implementation of a designated disabled parking space, estimated at $200.00, are contained in the Transportation Services Division 1999 Current Estimates.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1) the Uniform Traffic By-law Nos. 196-84 and 2958-94 be amended to prohibit parking anytime on the east side of Atlas Avenue for one vehicle length, directly in front of 473 Atlas Avenue;

(2) the appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto; and

(3) a copy of this report be forwarded to Mrs. Ann Fowler, 473 Atlas Avenue.

Background:

Mrs. A. Fowler by letter dated December 11, 1998, is requesting a designated disabled persons parking space directly abutting her residence, located at 473 Atlas Avenue.

Comments:

No. 473 Atlas Avenue is located on the east side of Atlas Avenue between Durham Avenue and Belvidere Avenue. Atlas Avenue is a collector roadway, providing one-way vehicular traffic flow in a southbound direction.

On-street parking is exclusively permitted on the east side of Atlas Avenue between Durham Avenue and Belvidere Avenue, directly in front of Mrs. A. Fowler's residence. A maximum unsigned three (3) hour parking duration is currently in effect any time, except between the hours 12:00 midnight and 6:00 a.m. when motorists are required to display a valid on-street parking permit, stating Atlas Avenue.

Mrs. A. Fowler is requesting that a designated disabled persons parking space be established directly in front of her residence on Atlas Avenue, where on-street parking is legally permitted.

As Council is aware, any person currently possessing a valid provincial permit bearing the international symbol of access is exempt from the following on-street traffic regulations:

1. Payment to engage a parking meter;

2. "No Parking" for a period longer than 3 hours;

3. "No Parking" restrictions, other than rush hour prohibitions, i.e. 7:00 to 9:00 a.m. or 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.,

4. Signed maximum parking duration regulations, i.e. 1 hour.

A disabled persons parking permit, however, does not exempt the motorist from parking without an on-street parking permit between the hours 12:00 midnight and 6:00 a.m., on those streets where this restriction is in effect.

Mrs. A. Fowler does possess a valid Province of Ontario Disabled Persons Parking Permit #350938, expiring in October 2001.

Conclusions:

Mrs. A. Fowler can legally park on the west side of Atlas Avenue where on-street parking is presently prohibited. This would create a serious risk to public safety understanding Laughlin Park directly abuts the west side of Atlas Avenue which is totally accessible.

It would be preferable to prohibit parking on the east side of Atlas Avenue, where on-street parking is legally permitted, by establishing a designated disabled persons parking space directly in front of 473 Atlas Avenue to accommodate a single motor vehicle. This would enable Mrs. A. Fowler to park in the disabled persons parking space by virtue of her provincial permit, without disrupting traffic.

Contact person

Jacqueline White

Manager, Traffic Operations, District 1

Tel: 394-5021

Fax: 392-8504

2

Reduction of Speed Limit on Rogers Road

between (i) Oakwood Avenue and McRoberts Avenue; and

(ii) Silverthorn Avenue and Old Weston Road

Ward 27, York Humber and Ward 28, York Eglinton

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

The York Community Council recommends that:

(1) the York Uniform Traffic By-law No. 2985-94 be amended to reduce the speed limit to 40 km/h at the following locations on Rogers Road:

(a) between Oakwood Avenue and McRoberts Avenue; and

(b) between Silverthorn Avenue and Old Weston Road; and

(2) the appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

The York Community Council submits the following report (March 16, 1999) from the Director, Transportation Services, District 1:

Purpose:

Review and report on a request to consider reducing the speed limit on Rogers Road.

Recommendation:

That this report be received for information.

Background:

York Community Council, at its meeting on July 22, 1998, in considering a communication (March 10, 1998) from Councillor Joe Mihevc requested staff to bring forward reports on the proposed reduction of speed on Rogers Road (Clause 23 (q) of Report 8).

Comments:

Rogers Road is a two lane local primary roadway extending from Oakwood Avenue to Weston Road. This street traverses in an east/west direction and operates two-way.

The present legal speed limits on Rogers Road between Oakwood Avenue and Weston Road are as follows:

Section	Legal Speed Limit
Oakwood Avenue to McRoberts Avenue	50 km/h
McRoberts Avenue to Silverthorn Avenue	40 km/h
Silverthorn Avenue to Weston Road	50 km/h

As Council is aware, it is current policy to prescribe a reduced speed limit of 40 km/h on streets which abut schools, parks and playgrounds or which are characterized by sharp curves or steep grades. In keeping with this policy the section of Rogers Road between McRoberts Avenue and Silverthorn Avenue is by-lawed and signed with a reduced speed limit of 40 km/h, to reinforce motorists' awareness and maximize safety for the children attending St. Nicholas of Bari School.

Experience has shown that the majority of motorists tend to travel at speeds dictated by the physical characteristics of a roadway and the surrounding environment, rather than by the legally prescribed speed limit. In this regard, we would anticipate that a lower legal speed limit would have litte impact on actual operating speeds unless vigorously enforced.

The results of the speed studies undertaken on Rogers Road between Northcliffe Boulevard and Lauder Avenue revealed that 85 percent of the vehicles were travelling at or below 53.9 km/h. Similarly, the speed studies undertaken on Rogers Road west of Harvie Avenue revealed 85 percent of the vehicles were travelling at or below 55.3 km/h. These results indicate the current legal speed limit of 50 km/h is appropriate. In fact only 4.5% of the 86,762 vehicles recorded during a seven day study were actually exceeding the speed limit by 10 km/h and greater.

Conclusions:

Rogers Road is a primary roadway, as such its purpose is to carry heavier vehicular volumes. The present speed limit of 50 km/h within those two sections of Rogers Road from Oakwood Avenue to McRoberts Avenue and from Silverthorn Avenue to Weston Road is appropriate and a reduction in speed limit to 40 km/h is not required.

Contact person:

Jacqueline White

Manager, Traffic Operations, District 1

Tel: 397-5021

Fax: 392-8504

3

Dedication of City-owned Lands to Widen Lane

at Rear of Properties on Beresford Avenue

Ward 27, York Humber

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

The York Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (March 17, 1999) from the Director, Transportation Services, District 1:

Purpose:

To recommend dedication of City-owned lands previously set aside for lane widening purposes.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

There are no financial implications associated with this proposal.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1) the lands identified as Parts 1 and 3 on reference Plan 64R-5075 be laid out and dedicated for public highway purposes and form a widening to the adjacent public land; and

(2) the appropriate City officials be authorized to take whatever action is necessary to give effect thereto, including the introduction in Council of any Bills that might be required.

Background:

In September 1975 the Borough of York Council authorized the sale of Borough-owned lands at the rear of properties on Beresford Avenue. The affected lands consisted of part of a strip of land 24 feet wide at the rear of Premises Nos. 559 to 579 Beresford Avenue which separated those properties from a 10 foot wide public lane. Council also approved the retention of a 5 foot wide strip for the future widening of the lane. Subsequently, in June 1976, the Borough Council approved the retention of 10 feet for the future widening, with the balance of the lands being sold to the abutting property owners.

Comments:

In accordance with the June 1976 decision of the Borough of York Council part of the 24 foot wide strip of land at the rear of Premises Nos. 559 to 579 Beresford Avenue was sold to the owners of these properties. The lands retained for the lane widening are identified as Parts 1 and 3 on Reference plan 64R-5075 (See Appendix A) however, the step of actually dedicating them as public highway was never taken.

Owners of two affected properties on Beresford Avenue have recently requested that either they be granted a right-of-way over the lands the municipality retained or that the lands be dedicated at this time as a widening to the lane. The request of the owners is reasonable as otherwise their properties do not legally have access to the lane which provides access to the private garages on their properties.

Conclusions:

Given that Parts 1 and 3 on Reference Plan 64R-5075 were intended by the Borough of York Council for a future widening of the lane at the rear of Premises Nos. 559 to 579 Beresford Avenue and that the dedication of those lands as part of the lane is necessary to ensure that those properties have legal access to their garages from the lane at the rear of those properties, it is appropriate to dedicate those lands as a lane widening.

Contact Name:

Chi Ng, Manager

Installation and Rehabilitation Projects

Water and Wastewater Division

394-2648

4

Parking Regulations on Lacey Avenue

Ward 27, York Humber

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

The York Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (March 15, 1999) from the Director, Transportation Services, District 1:

Purpose:

To respond to requests from York Community Council for a report on a number of traffic related issues on Lacey Avenue.

Funding Sources:

The funds associated with the proposed parking regulation changes, estimated at $400.00, are contained in the Transportation Services Division 1999 Current Estimates.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1) the Uniform Traffic By-law Nos. 196-84 and 2958-94 be amended to rescind the alternate side parking regulation on Lacey Avenue and implement an exclusive east side parking regulation;

(2) the Uniform Traffic By-law Nos. 196-84 and 2958-94 be amended to extend the existing 15 metre "No Parking Any Time" prohibition on the east side of Lacey Avenue, immediately south of Cameron Avenue, by a further 4.1 metres to the south;

(3) the appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto; and

(4) a copy of this report be forwarded to Mr. R. Papa, 55 Lacey Avenue.

Background:

York Community Council, at its meeting on January 20, 1999, requested a report on the the following traffic-related issues on Lacey Avenue (Clause No. 4(x) of Report No. 1):

(1) the parking of commercial vehicles obstructing the flow of traffic on Lacey Avenue;

(2) the removal of the alternate side parking regulation which was implemented on a six-month trial basis on Lacey Avenue between Cameron Avenue and Ewart Avenue, due to the lack of enforcement;

(3) the implementation of "No Parking" or "No Stopping" regulations on Lacey Avenue northward to the top of the street, excluding overnight permit parking;

(4) the installation of "No Heavy Trucks" signs; and

(5) the request for disabled persons permit parking at 55 Lacey Avenue, bringing forward all previous reports regarding Lacey Avenue.

Also, York Community Council, at its meeting on February 17, 1999 requested a report on installing "Local Traffic Only" signs on Lacey Avenue (Clause No. 7(u) of Report No. 2).

Comments:

(1) Parking Commercial Vehicles and (4) Installation of "No Heavy Trucks" signs

Heavy trucks are currently prohibited from moving, driving, parking or operating on Lacey Avenue, unless the vehicle is actually engaged in making a delivery to or collection on the street. This prohibition applies to vehicles that weigh 3 tonnes or more when unloaded or 5 tonnes or more when loaded. Commercially licenced vehicles that weigh less than 3,000 kg can be legally parked within residential areas, since these types of vehicles can be licenced for either passenger or commercial use.

Violations of the heavy vehicle prohibition are enforceable and should be reported directly to 12 Division of Toronto Police Service.

All the boundary streets leading into the area bounded by Eglinton Avenue West to the north, Rogers Road to the south, Keele Street to the west and Blackthorn Avenue to the east are by-lawed and signed with "No Heavy Trucks" signs. Therefore, internal signage is not required. This practice of signing boundary streets leading into a community is recommended in the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices for the Province of Ontario and results in significant cost savings.

The total estimated cost to erect "No Heavy Trucks" signs on every street within this area would be $15,500.00.

(2) Rescind Alternate Side Parking Regulation

At the request of York Community Council, alternate side parking was implemented on Lacey Avenue in April, 1998 for a six-month trial. Our report dated February 17, 1998 (Appendix 1), is attached for the information of Council.

There are 8 curb side parking spaces available on the west side of Lacey Avenue, and 18 curb side parking spaces available on the east side. This disproportionate number of spaces leads to illegal parking. Reinstating exclusive on-street parking on the east side of Lacey Avenue would accommodate the greatest number of curb side parking spaces.

(3) Implement "No Parking" or "No Stopping" Regulation and (5) Designate a Disabled Persons Parking Space at 55 Lacey Avenue

In the past, Mr. R. Papa of 55 Lacey Avenue has expressed concern with parked vehicles obstructing his view of oncoming traffic when exiting his driveway. More recently, Mr. Papa has requested a designated disabled persons parking space adjacent to his property on the east side of Lacey Avenue.

A staff report, dated November 28, 1997 (Appendix II), which addressed the issue of parked vehicles obstructing visibility is attached for the information of Council. As indicated, there is a signed 15 metre "No Parking Any Time" prohibition on the east side of Lacey Avenue, immediately south of Cameron Avenue preventing motorists from parking on the crest of the hill, northerly towards the intersection. This parking sign is located directly in front of Mr. R. Papa's neighbour at 57 Lacey Avenue. The actual measured legal curb space between this sign and Mr. R. Papa's driveway is 4.1 metres. Practically, this is insufficient space for a vehicle to be parked without obstructing the driveway. Therefore, Mr. Papa should have unobstructed sight lines to observe southbound vehicular traffic on Lacey Avenue when exiting his driveway. However, Mr. Papa has had difficulty with motorists parking in this space. Extending the "No Parking" zone southerly by 4.1 metres to the driveway would ensure that the driveway is not blocked and that adequate sight lines are maintained.

Mr. R. Papa is also requesting an on-street designated disabled persons parking space on the east side of Lacey Avenue directly in front of his municipal address. In determining the feasibility of establishing a disabled persons parking space in front of 55 Lacey Avenue, it is important to note Mr. Papa currently has a legal driveway into a garage, which has been illegally widened to allow front yard parking for his own personal use. Since Mr. Papa has on-site parking available, the provision of a designated disabled persons parking space could unfairly deprive others of an on-streeet parking space.

(4) Installation of "Local Traffic Only" Signs

A "Local Traffic Only" sign is non-regulatory. These signs, if requested, are erected on the boundary streets leading into a community. On an internal street such as Lacey Avenue, these signs would serve no useful purpose. The estimated cost to erect "Local Traffic Only" signs on each of the streets leading into this area would be $3,500.00.

Conclusions:

Parking of commercial vehicles is currently prohibited on Lacey Avenue and any violations are a matter of police enforcement. The installation of "No Heavy Trucks" signs is not required as the boundary streets to this community are all currently signed.

Reinstating exclusive on-street parking on the east side of Lacey Avenue would result in a greater number of parking spaces available to residents (increase of 10 available spaces).

Visibility obstructions caused by parked vehicles in the vicinity of 55 Lacey Avenue would be eliminated by extending the existing "No Parking Any Time" regulation by an additional 4.1 metres to the south from Cameron Avenue. The current parking arrangements at 55 Lacey Avenue do not justify a designated disabled persons parking space adjacent to this property.

The installation of "Local Traffic Only" signs on Lacey Avenue would not be effective.

Contact Person:

Jacqueline White

Manager, Traffic Operations, District 1

Tel: 397-5021

Fax: 392-8504

5

288 Boon Avenue - Zoning By-law Amendment Application

Owners: Guerino and Letterina Vescio

Applicant: Guerino Vescio

Ward 28, York Eglinton

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

The York Community Council, based on the findings of fact, conclusions and recommendations contained in the report dated March 5, 1999 from the Director, Community Planning, West District, and for the reason that the proposal is an appropriate use of lands, recommends that the Zoning Amendment Application submitted by Mr. Guerino Vescio be approved, subject to the conditions outlined in the referenced report.

The York Community Council also reports, for the information of Council, having held a statutory public meeting on March 30, 1999, 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 York Community Council submits the following report (March 5, 1999) from the Director, Community Planning, West District:

Purpose:

To consider a Zoning By-Law Amendment to permit the continued use of an existing hair salon within a dwelling house.

Funding, Sources, Final Implications and Impact Statement:

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

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1) the application be approved, subject to fulfillment of the conditions set out in recommendation three below;

(2) Zoning By-Law No. 1-83 of the former City of York be amended in accordance with the draft Zoning By-Law, worded to the satisfaction of the Legal Division, attached as Schedule 1 to this report;

(3) the introduction of the bill to pass the proposed Zoning By-Law be conditional upon the following:

(a) the Works and Emergency Department advising that the owner has made application and received conditional approval for boulevard parking and any necessary curb ramp installation;

(b) appropriate City staff advising that the owner has made application and received encroachment approval, including entering into any required encroachment agreement for the existing business sign on the Rogers Road boulevard, or that the sign has been removed;

(c) the Fire Prevention Division advising that the cellar dwelling unit complies with Fire Code requirements or that the owner has taken the necessary action to bring the premises into compliance;

(d) the removal of any business signage and advertising on the premises facing Boon Avenue or along the Boon Avenue frontage; and,

(4) the appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take the appropriate action to give effect thereto.

Background:

Site and Surrounding Area:

The subject property is located on the north-west corner of Boon Avenue and Rogers Road (Appendix 1). It has a frontage of 10.97 meters (36 ft.) on Boon Avenue and a flankage depth of 20.8m (68.2 ft.) on Rogers Road. The site is occupied by a two storey detached house with a wood garden shed at the rear of the house. The detached house was previously converted without a building permit, to a mixed commercial and residential building to accommodate the self contained hair salon on the first floor, a one bedroom dwelling unit in the basement; and a two bedroom dwelling unit occupying the rear half of the first floor and all of the upper floor.

This application arises from a by-law enforcement complaint in regard to the use of a residential premises in a R2 district for a commercial use, in contravention of the Zoning By-Law.

The easterly third of the side yard and all of the front yard are landscaped. The remaining side yard and the rear yard along with the boulevard abutting these areas is paved with asphalt up to the sidewalk along Rogers Road.

Business signs associated with the commercial use exists on the building and in the boulevard and adjacent landscaped area on both Rogers Road and Boon Avenue.

The existing uses surrounding the site are as follows:

North: a single detached house

South: across Rogers Road, a semi-detached single family dwelling, TTC bus shelter

East: across Boon Street, a detached single family dwelling

West: two, two storey mixed use commercial/residential building with retail at grade and residential uses on the upper floor

Proposal:

The applicant proposes to rezone the subject property in order to legalize the existing 31.5m² (340 sq. ft.) hair salon use located on the main floor of the two storey building.

The site plan, floor plans and building elevation drawings are attached to this report as Appendices 2, 3 and 4, respectively. The applicant intends to retain the existing asphalt paved area along the Rogers Road flankage for parking and to retain the existing landscaped area along the Boon Avenue frontage.

Official Plan:

The Official Plan designates the site as Low Density Residential which permits primarily single detached, semi-detached and duplex houses and apartment-in-house uses. However, this designation also permits "restricted minor commercial uses, providing a convenience to the local resident population and limited accordingly in size and orientation." The Official Plan also permits home occupations in all residential areas provided they are secondary to the residential use and are of a compatible nature so as not to detract from the residential amenity of the area..

Zoning By-Law:

The subject property is zoned R2 - Residential which permits single detached, semi-detached and duplex houses and apartment-in-house uses. The R2 zone permits retail stores which is defined to include establishments providing personal services such as hair cutting and styling . The By-law also permits home occupations in residential districts subject to zoning regulation and limitations.

Comments:

Agency Comments:

The Municipal Standards Division of the Urban Planning & Development Services Department has commented that in addition to a barber shop use on the main floor there currently are two separate dwelling units in the premises, one of which is located in the cellar. It has advised that in relation to the barber shop use, charges have been laid and the case has been remanded pending a decision on this rezoning application

The Works and Emergency Services Department and the Health Department have no objections to the proposed rezoning. Toronto Hydro also offers no objection.

The Building Division has commented that three parking spaces are required to comply with Zoning By-Law standards for the use on site. Division staff also have identified that the proposed bedroom size of the apartment-in-house dwelling unit in the basement does not appear to comply with the Building Code requirement. This unit was previously constructed with out a building permit.

Neighbourhood Comments:

No community information meeting has been held in relation to this application. No neighbourhood comments have been received.

Evaluation:

Consideration was given to evaluating the existing use as a home occupation under the existing home occupations provision of the Zoning By-law. However, the nature of the existing commercial use is such that it is not clearly secondary to the residential use of the dwelling unit and it is operated by the owner of the building who does not reside on the premises. The residential building has been altered to create a self-contained commercial use which is has its own external entrance and is not internally connected to the dwelling house, and the existing signage does not comply with the signage regulations for home occupations. For these reasons, the existing use is not considered a home occupation.

The proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment application conforms with the policies of the Official Plan which permit limited commercial uses within Low Density Residential areas. The small size of the proposed retail store and the property's location on Rogers Road, which in this area is not a prominent shopping district, will dictate a clientele of primarily local residents.

With respect to local neighbourhood impact, there are several other small scale commercial and mixed commercial and residential uses along Rogers Road in blocks which are in close proximity to the application site.. Therefore, the proposed retail store is consistent with the existing character of Rogers Road. However, Boon Avenue is a well maintained residential street with no evidence of other non-residential uses.

Since access to the parking spaces for the site is from Rogers Road, commercial traffic will not adversely impact Boon Avenue and the residential community. However, modifications and approvals are required to improve access to the existing parking area along side yard of the building and to allow the use of the boulevard for parking purposes.

The Zoning By-Law requires a minimum of three parking spaces; one for each of the two residential units, and one parking space for the commercial use. Presently a rear yard parking space is provided on-site with curb ramp access from Rogers Road.

The paved parking area in the side yard and on the adjoining boulevard can accommodate two parking spaces to comply with Zoning By-Law parking standards subject to the approval of the necessary boulevard parking permit application, payment of an annual fee and the provisions of a proper curb ramp at the expense of the owner. A revised site plan, identifying parking configurations options (Appendix 5) that are acceptable to the Works and Emergency Department.

These improvements would normal be secured under Site Plan Approval process. However, since the commercial use currently exists there is no opportunity to apply Site Plan Approval. As an alternative means of securing the access improvements and legitimate use of the boulevard for parking purposes, it is recommended that the owners be required to make application and receive conditional approval for boulevard parking and any necessary curb ramp installation, and that Works and Emergency Department staff advise that the owner has complied with this condition.

In terms of the existing business sign within the Rogers Road boulevard, staff recommend that the owner make application for and receive encroachment approval, including entering into the necessary encroachment agreement, or alternatively, remove the sign. Furthermore, it is recommended that the appropriate City staff advise that the owner has complied with this condition. As well, all business and advertising signage on the building and on the lot that is oriented to Boon Avenue should be removed to make the property more compatible with the existing residential neighbourhood.

Finally, in terms of the existing cellar apartment-in-house , staff are concerned that, at minimum, the unit comply with Fire Code Regulations. It is recommended that the owner arrange for inspection of the dwelling unit by City Fire Prevention Officers and that the staff be advised that either the dwelling comply with Fire Code requirements or that the owner has taken action to bring the premises into compliance.

Fulfillment of the preceding conditions are recommended as a condition of approval prior to the introduction of the recommended Zoning By-Law to the City Council for enactment.

Conclusion:

The proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment to allow the continuance of the existing 31.5m² hair salon at 288 Boon Avenue represents an acceptable and compatible use of the subject property. It conforms with the policies of the Official Plan and is in keeping with the general character of Rogers Road, which is a mix of houses and minor, local retail uses. Staff, therefore, recommend conditional approval of the application.

Staff also recommend approval of the draft Zoning By-Law, attached as Schedule 1 to this report, which restricts the use the front portion of the main floor of the existing house to a retail store with a maximum floor area of 35m². It requires that 3 parking spaces be provided for the subject property. Further it does not permit other commercial uses, such as restaurants or recreational facilities, which may have a greater impact on the surrounding community in terms of noise or hours of operation.

Fulfillment of the conditions to ensure the provisions of necessary boulevard parking and proper parking access; the encroachment approval or removal of the business and advertising signage on the Rogers Road boulevard and on the Boon Avenue frontage; and, compliance of the existing cellar dwelling unit with Fire Code requirements are recommended prior as a condition of approval and prior to the introduction of the recommended Zoning By-Law to City Council for enactment.

Contact Name:

Lorenzo Nicolet, Assistant Planner

Tel: (416) 394-2607

Fax: (416) 394-2782

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- Mr. Guerino Vescio, applicant and owner of the subject property, appeared before the Community Council in support of his application.

SCHEDULE 1 - DRAFT ZONING BY-LAW

CITY OF TORONTO BY-LAW NO.________

To amend former City of York

By-Law No. 1-83

(Re: 288 Boon Avenue)

WHEREAS authority is given to Council by Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended, to pass this By-Law; and whereas Council of the City of Toronto has provided adequate information to the public and has held at least on public meeting in accordance with the Planning Act;

The Council of the City of Toronto HEREBY ENACTS as follows:

SECTION 16 - AMENDED

1. That Section 16 of By-Law 1-83, as amended, of the former City of York, be further amended by adding a new Subsection (385) as follows:

"(385) 288 BOON AVENUE

Notwithstanding the provisions of Subsection 2 of Section 8 of this By-Law, the lands known as 288 Boon Avenue, which land are more particularly shown on Schedule "A" hereto, may be used for a mixed use commercial and residential building provided the follow conditions are complied with:

(a) the building existing on the lands at the time of the passage of the By-law introducing this Subsection as shown on Schedule "A" hereto may be used for a retail store including a hair salon;

(b) the maximum gross floor area of the retail store shall not exceed 35m² ;

(c) the retail store shall be located on the ground floor in the easterly part of the building this Subsection;

(d) Parking spaces shall be provided and maintained in accordance with Subsection 3.2 of this By-Law. The parking spaces shall be provided and maintained in the rear yard and side yard and on Rogers Road boulevard, as required; and

(e) all other provisions of this By-Law shall continue to apply except in the case where provisions of this Subsection are in conflict, in which case the provisions of this Subsection shall prevail."

2. Subject to the provisions of Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, this By-Law shall come into force and effect on the date of its passing.

ENACTED and PASSED this day of A.D. 1999.

Insert Table/Map No. 1

Appendix 1 Location Map for 288 Boon Avenue

Insert Table/Map No. 2

Appendix 2 Site Plan

Insert Table/Map No. 3

Appendix 3 Building Floor Plans

Insert Table/Map No. 4

Appendix 4 Building Elevations

Insert Table/Map No. 5

Appendix 5 Boulevard Parking Configuration Options

Insert Table/Map No. 6

Schedule 'A' By-Law Number_______

and to Secion 16( ) of Zoning Bylaw 1-83

6

1241 to 2155 Weston Road - Consent Agreement

Arising from a Committee of Adjustment Decision

Ward 27, York Humber

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

The York Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (March 23, 1999) from the Director, Community Planning, West District:

Purpose:

To obtain the authority for the Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer and Clerk, on behalf of the City, to enter into a Consent Agreement with respect to the subject property.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

City funding is not required. There are no impacts on capital or operation costs.

Recommendation:

It is recommended that:

(1) the Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer and City Clerk be authorized, on behalf of the City, to execute a Consent Agreement with respect to 1241 to 1255 Weston Road, in the former City of York, such Consent Agreement to be in form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; and

(2) the appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

Background:

This matter arises from a Committee of Adjustment decision dated March 16, 1999 regarding applications B-9/99YK to B-15/99YK (inclusive) to grant consent to the severance of the subject land into eight townhouse lots (parts 1 to 8) having a frontage of either 4.833 metres (15.85 feet) or 5.598 metres 18.33 feet) and a lot area of either 108.92 m² (1172.4 ft.²) or 94.42 m² (1017 ft.²). The creation of rights-of-way/easements (Parts 9 to 16) for vehicular and pedestrian access to a rear yard parking garage on each lot also forms part of the consent applications. A 3.352 metre (11 feet) wide strip of land extending across the frontage of the land will be conveyed to the City for roads purposes. (see Appendix 1)

The lands are currently vacant but were formerly occupied by a gasoline service station. The owner wishes to develop eight freehold townhouses with access to a rear yard attached garage by way of a private driveway accessed from Denarda Street.

By its decision dated March 16, 1999 the Committee of Adjustment granted provisional consent subject to the following conditions:

1. The owner shall submit to the Chief Building Official or his designate for the City:

(i) a completed "Record of Site Condition" pursuant to the Ministry of the Environment "Guideline", and such Record of Site Condition shall indicate that the Lands are suitable for residential uses and shall be acknowledged as having been received by the Ministry of the Environment; and

(ii) a letter from the Ministry of the Environment confirming that the Ministry will not be auditing the Record of Site Condition, or in the event that the Ministry of the Environment does audit the Record of Site Condition, a letter from the Ministry of the Environment confirming that the Record of Site Condition has passed the audit, or alternatively,

2. The owner execute a consent agreement for Lands (severed and retained lands) to be to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and to be registered on title of the lands, to require:

Prior to the issuance of any building permit, other than a foundation permit, with respect the lands, the owner shall submit to the Chief Building Official or his designate for the City:

(i) a completed "Record of Site Condition" pursuant to the Ministry of the Environment "Guideline", and such Record of Site Condition shall indicate that the lands are suitable for the intended use for which a building permit application has been made and shall be acknowledged a having been received by the Ministry of the Environment; and

(ii) a letter from the Ministry of the Environment confirming that the Ministry will not be auditing the Record of Site Condition, or in the event that the Ministry of the Environment does audit the Record of Site Condition, a letter from the Ministry of the Environment confirming that the Record of Site Condition has passed the audit; and

(iii) Any other matters deemed appropriate by the City Solicitor.

(2) The applicant shall pay a levy for parks or other public recreational purposes equivalent to five percent of the total value of the severed land. For this purpose the value of the land is to be determined by a qualified appraiser acceptable to the City; and

(3) The owner must apply for and obtain a certificate of consent from the Secretary-Treasurer of the Committee of Adjustment within one year from the date of notification of this decision.

For application for a building permit:

(1) The applicant shall install a wood privacy fence along the north rear lot line, to the satisfaction of the Urban Planning and Development Services Department.

A copy of the decision of the Committee of Adjustment is attached as Appendix 2.

Comment:

The condition to enter into a Consent agreement as imposed by the Committee of Adjustment reflects the recommendations made by the Community Planning Division to the Committee of Adjustment. The entering into the Consent Agreement is an alternative condition that is necessary in the event that the owner does not submit to the Chief Building Official a completed "Record of Site Condition" pursuant to the Ministry of the Environment "Guideline", along with a letter from the Ministry of the Environment as required by condition one, prior to obtaining a certificate of consent from the Secretary-Treasurer of the Committee of Adjustment. In the event that a consent agreement is necessary in order for the owner to finalize the land severance, an agreement will be prepared in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

Conclusion:

The entering into and registration of the Consent Agreement against title to the subject property will satisfy the alternate conditions imposed by the Committee of Adjustment for severance of the subject property, if the owner does not first submit to the Chief Building Official a completed "Record of Site Condition" pursuant to the Ministry of the Environment "Guideline", along with a letter from the Ministry of the Environment as required by condition one.

Contact Name:

Lou Moretto,

Manager of Community Planning

York Office, West District

Tel: 394-2610

Fax: 394-2782

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Appendix 1 - 1255 Weston Road

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'Rebuilding York' - Final Report and

Recommendations of the

York Infrastructure Sub-Committee

(City Council on April 13, 14 and 15, 1999, struck out and referred this Clause to the Chief Administrative Officer with a request that he review the recommendations embodied therein, in consultation with the appropriate City officials, and report thereon to the appropriate Committees, as necessary.)

The York Community Council recommends the adoption of the recommendations contained in the document 'Rebuilding York', the Final Report and Recommendations of the York Infrastructure Sub-Committee (March 1999):

The York Community Council, reports for the information of Council, having:

(1) endorsed the following recommendations contained in the Final Report of the York Infrastructure Sub-Committee;

(2) forwarded copies of the document to all Commissioners, Toronto Parking Authority, Toronto Hydro, the Toronto Police Service, Northwestern Hospital campus, the Toronto Housing Authority, the Toronto District School Board, the Toronto Catholic District School Board, The Learning Enrichment Foundation, the Toronto Transit Commission, and GO Transit for inclusion of the recommendations in their service delivery planning and budgeting for upcoming years; and to participants in the research and preparation of the report;

(3) requested the Director, Community Planning, West District, to first submit to the York Community Council, applications to the Committee of Adjustment involving parking deficiencies; and that the York Community Council hear public deputations when the staff report is available;

(4) requested the Director, Transportation Services to:

(a) undertake a review of the Cash Payment in Lieu of Parking policies; and

(b) forward to the Toronto Parking Authority previous parking studies undertaken by the former York Parking Authority.

The York Community Council submits in part, the following Overall Objectives, Identification of Gaps and Recommendations embodied in the Final Report of the York Infrastructure Sub-Committee:

OVERALL OBJECTIVES:

The Infrastructure Sub-Committee proposes the following as objectives for the process:

- To do things better and more efficiently.

- To fight against the "squeaky wheel gets the grease" syndrome .

- To prioritize on need.

- To position some York projects for the ongoing budget process.

- To mobilize community support for major projects.

- To build political consensus.

- To assemble outstanding lists of projects and needs from the former City of York.

IDENTIFICATION OF GAPS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:

- Arts

- Corporate and Staff Issues

- Development

- Parking

- Emergency Services

- Facilities

- Economic Development

- Funding Urban Infrastructure

- Health

- Hospitals

- Housing

- Legislative and Regulatory Framework

- Library

- Municipal Enforcement

- Parks

- Schools

- Social Services

- Works

- Conclusions

Recommendations:

The York Infrastructure Sub-Committee recommends that:

The Arts: (1) the recommendations of the Cultural Plan of the former City of York, with its emphasis on decentralization, be kept in the forefront of the public agenda;

(2) the outdoor stage in Coronation Park be rehabilitated, determining the feasibility of the sound stage proposal underway at CANDO, supporting the community based arts space being developed in the Oakwood/Vaughan area and advocating for the further preservation of York's historical sites, as well as a permanent site for York's historical museum.

Corporate and

Staff Issues: (3) the York Community Council recognize the importance of keeping the community informed by creating a formal communication mechanism(s) that would include the following:

- a York Civic Centre telephone directory;

- a list of committees York Councillors sit on;

- new ward boundary maps;

- a corporate organization chart and a community networking book that identifies key staff/community contacts; and

- an updated web site for the York district.

(4) the local service delivery levels be enhanced, as opposed to reduced, in the process of amalgamating departments and agencies, boards and commissions.

Development: (5) the existing secondary plans underway in York continue to be implemented; and further, that secondary plans for other areas in York be undertaken where required, and further when amalgamating regulatory and approval processes, that care be taken in streamlining approvals and not add another layer to the process;

(6) funding be provided through the Eglinton Avenue West Community Plan for a streetscaping design study for Eglinton avenue West, from the Allen Road to Bicknell Avenue and that this would include the Allen Road/Eglinton Avenue intersection; and

(7) development charges not be reapplied to the York area.

Parking: (8) a review be undertaken of the Cash Payment in Lieu of Parking Policy in light of amalgamation; and

(9) the parking studies undertaken by the Parking Authority for the City of York be brought forward to York Community Council for review and comment to the new Parking Authority of the City of Toronto.

Emergency

Services:

Fire and

Ambulance: (10) the Councillors for York Humber and York Eglinton, monitor the Station Hall Study and integration of emergency communications systems, to ensure community safety needs are met;

(12) the Ambulance Services (communications systems, facilities, programming and training) be integrated with Fire Services, as is happening with the Lawrence Avenue Fire Hall, wherever possible;

Police: (13) A recent report was presented to the Police Services Board proposing the amalgamation of 12 and 13 Divisions into a larger Toronto Police Division.

(14) the York Community Council proceed cautiously by holding a public consultation meeting on the topic in the York Civic Centre regarding this matter.

Facilities: (15) the York Civic Centre remain a community facility;

(16) the Councillors for York Humber and York Eglinton monitor the progress of the space needs study and ensure that best efforts be made to accommodate existing social services/community organizations that are currently tenants in the York Civic Centre campus; and that the City either charge or exempt all community groups across the new City for the use of the York Civic Centre meeting space, on a short term basis.

(17) the Councillors for York Humber and York Eglinton maximize opportunities to use the facilities of community partners in order to provide City services; and

(18) the community facilities remain available at no charge to community organizations, if used for public meetings such as all-candidates meetings in local elections in order to facilitate citizen participation in the democratic electoral process.

Economic

Development: (19) the recommendations of the Community Cultural Plan for the City of York be kept in the forefront of the York Community Council's agenda and implemented when possible; and

(20) the retail revitalization position be kept as a front line position to serve the York community;

Funding

Urban

Infrastructure: (21) the investigation of proposed innovative financing arrangements for hard infrastructure like a TIFF (tax increment financing fund) be supported, as well as Development Charges financing for soft services like libraries;

Health: (22) the funding for public health remain a priority and that it be expanded by continuing to lobby the provincial government for assistance.

(23) an organizational structure be developed to undertake information sharing and coordination of program development and delivery on a local level between health and municipal social service systems.

Hospitals: (24) the York Community Council monitor developments on the Northwestern Hospital campus and encourage its continued use as a health care facility.

Housing: (25) the York Community Council develop a lobbying strategy for Toronto Council and other levels of government to ensure that standards are developed to preserve and maintain our social housing stock as well as funding the construction of new housing communities.

(26) the Economic Development, Culture and Tourism Department develop a community-marketing plan for the York area to promote development and business opportunities;

Legislative &

Regulatory

Framework: (27) the staff increase the clarity and use of plain language in by-laws and regulations;

Language: (28) the York Community Council monitor developments at the Library Board and ensure that capital funding for a new library is approve. Also, Committee recommends that York Community Council monitor the status of development charges and determine whether they are a suitable financing mechanism;

(29) the library system remain a high funding priority and effort be undertaken to harmonize the level of materials and staffing with other municipal library systems;

Municipal

Enforcement: (30) the Toronto Animal Services (York Division) Department remain the local service provider of Animal Control Services;

(31) the York Animal Shelter be retained for local service delivery;

(32) the implementation of a one-stop shopping model for enforcement of City By-laws and regulations and that educational campaigns be undertaken to educate the public of their rights and responsibilities;

Parks: (33) this study be considered a community priority and that York Community Council reach a consensus as to the desired site for the proposed community centre;

(34) the parks upgrading list be accelerated;

(35) the residents of York Humber and York Eglinton be guaranteed accessibility to facilities and programming throughout the new City of Toronto;

Schools: (36) this continue to be considered a high priority issue for councillors and that York Community Council monitor the disposition of School Board assets and ensure their continued use as community facilities;

(37) the rationale for closings be communicated throughout the community as closure of schools like George Harvey Collegiate are not perceived as logical and/or well thought out;

Social

Services: (38) the York Community Council monitor and maintain the funding allocated to York agencies through Community Service Grants and increase the funding envelope to meet increased needs;

Child Care: (39) the number of subsidies be increased in the York Humber Ward to meet the current need and that a mechanism for subsidy allocations be created to allow for flexibility between wards;

(40) the local councillors accommodate the space needs requests for child care centres whenever and wherever possible;

Seniors: (41) the funding be restored to Wheel Trans Service;

(42) a leaf raking program be established, modelled on York's Snow Link Program;

Youth: (43) the York Community Council work with youth advocacy groups to increase youth programming whenever possible;

Works:

Transportation:(44) the TTC and Transportation Planners study and propose transit improvements for the Eglinton Avenue West corridor, and that traffic management measures like Scoot be introduced;

(45) the proposed Go Transit facility at Black Creek Boulevard and Eglinton Avenue West be a priority of the new GTSB.

(46) a substantial increase in funding to improve the road system in the York District;

Water and

Wastewater: (47) the acceleration of the Lead Service Replacement Program, watermain rehabilitation programs and on accelerated program of detention tank installation to remedy the basement flooding problem;

(48) the York Community Council advocate that the Keele Street Relief Trunk Sewer Project be expedited;

(49) the York Community Council support the Quick Start Water Projects (i.e. downspout disconnection program.);

Hydro Electric

Utility: (50) the York Community Council monitor developments at Toronto and Ontario Hydro and respond accordingly to negative service impacts;

(51) that fines for phantom dumping and other garbage related infractions be doubled;

(52) a suitable long-term solution for waste disposal be established for Toronto's waste;

Conclusion:

The Sub-Committee recommends that an ongoing report card process be established in the York Community.

(Copies of the abovementioned document 'Rebuilding York', The Final Report and Recommendations of the York Infrastructure Sub-Committee dated March 1999, have been forwarded to members of Council and senior officials under separate cover.)

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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) 1999 Operating Budget Review.

The York Community Council reports having recommended to the Budget Committee that:

(1) Option 'B' - Eliminating Basic Fees contained in the report (February 10, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development Culture and Tourism, be approved;

(2) Fifty percent of new provincial grants be allocated to funding capital programs and that 50 percent be allocated for operational needs in the City, including:

(a) child care - increases to move towards paying actual costs;

(b) Food Access Grants ($561,000) annualized at $1,652,000;

(c) Dental Treatment Program ($1,017,000) annualized at $2,450,000;

(d) Reinstating the Workers Information and Action Centre ($280,000);

(e) a three-year phase-in of all the consolidated grants budget;

(f) funding be maintained for the Cycling Ambassador Program and that this program be retained within Urban Planning and Development Services;

(g) $100,000 be allocated for a door-to-door campaign to promote composting, water efficiency, tree planting and household energy audits; and

(h) the maintenance of pavement markings be harmonized;

(3) (a) no reductions be made to the TTC and WheelTrans subsidies, and that the shortfall be financed by increases in parking meter rates and by Parking Authority surpluses;

(b) the York Community Council opposes any increase in TTC fares;

(c) funds be increased for WheelTrans to allow for an expansion of the eligibility criteria;

(4) the issue regarding Harmonization of User Fees for garbage collection for commercial establishments be deferred for eight months to allow for further debate and discussion;

(5) the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism be requested to report on charging Film Permit Fees, based on a percentage of the value of the film;

(6) the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism be requested to allocate up to $2,000.00 from within the existing budget, for the continuation of the Garden Contest in Wards 27 and 28;

(7) it endorse similar City special events as passed by Council last year, provided there are no changes in the budget;

(8) it endorse the Water Metering Program, to bring all flat rate customers onto the metering system across the City, within 2 years;

(9) it endorse a City-wide residential water rate harmonization over a period of one-year;

(10) the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services be requested to create the following City-wide traffic flow models:

(a) Toronto before all traffic calming measures; and

(b) Toronto with the current level of traffic calming,

when funds are deemed to be available;

(11) Whereas in the performance of its mandate to oversee the consolidation of all municipal grant programs for the amalgamated City of Toronto, the Municipal Grants Review Committee concluded that the 1999 consolidated community grants budget should be flatlined at the 1998 level; and

Whereas within a flatlined community grants budget there is $1,378,000.00 available for allocation to begin leveling-up programs and services in under-resourced communities and areas; and

Whereas the Municipal Grants Review Committee recommended the flatlined grants budget for 1999 and the reallocation of the $1.3 million to the Grants Budget; and

Whereas the Community and Neighbourhood Services Committee supported this recommendation at its meeting of March 24, 1999; and

Whereas the Scarborough Community Council supported this recommendation at its meeting of March 25, 1999;

Therefore be it resolved that the Budget Committee recommend to Council:

(a) endorsement of the position of the Community and Neighbourhood Services Committee on the 1999 Consolidated Grants Budget, specifically that the 1999 Consolidated Grants Budget be minimally flatlined at the 1998 level, thus including the $1.3 million available for reallocation to the Grants Budget;

(b) that Council find additional resources of $1 million (the 1999 total being $2.3 million) in order to fund a 3-year process of harmonization and equalization of the Consolidated Grants Budget; and

(c) that these new resources be focused on under-resourced communities.

The York Community Council had before it the following communications:

(i) (March 5, 1999) from the City Clerk advising that the Budget Committee had completed its preliminary review of the 1999 Operating Budget and had directed that:

(1) the 1999 Operating Budget, together with the community (March 5, 1999) from Councillor Tom Jakobek, Chair, Budget Committee, be forwarded to all Community Councils and Standing Committee for consideration;

(2) the preliminary recommendations of the Budget Committee be forwarded to the Community Councils and Standing Committees for information; and

(3) the Community Councils and Standing Committees be requested to forward their recommendations pertaining to the 1999 Operating Budget to the Budget Committee prior to the commencement of the 'wrap-up' meetings on April 6, 1999;

(ii) (March 5, 1999) from Councillor Tom Jakobek advising that the Budget Committee has concluded its preliminary review of the 1999 Operating Budget; that attached revisions, combined with the Chief Administrative Officer's recommended budget, delivers a zero tax increase; and urging that any recommended changes not add to costs without identifying a source of funding or offsetting reductions; and

(iii) (March 30, 1999) from Ms. Helen Porto, Toronto, expressing concerns regarding the length of time it takes before garbage is collected during the summer months, if the collection day falls on a holiday, and the potential health hazards.

Ms. Shirley Hoy, Commissioner, Community and Neighbourhood Services, presented an overview of the 1999 Preliminary Operating Budget.

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

- Ms. Sharon Filger, Macauley Child Advisory Committee;

- Ms. Julia Barnett, CUPE Local 79 and submitted a brief in regard thereto;

- Ms. Francie Kendal, Director, Communications and Development, York Community Services and submitted a brief in regard thereto;

- Rev. Paul Owen, Greenborough Community Church;

- Mr. Spyros Volonakis, Toronto Home Child Care Association and submitted a brief in regard thereto;

- Mr. Crawford Murphy, Member, Toronto Cycling Committee and submitted a brief in regard thereto;

- Ms. Rumana Khalila, Eritrean Canadian Community Centre;

- Mr. Peter Mutchler, Treasurer, Community Information Centre (York) and submitted a brief in regard thereto;

- Ms. Leela Viswanathan, Community Budget Watch Coalition and submitted a brief in regard thereto;

- Ms. Ann Fitzpatrick, Children's Aid Society;

- Ms. Liz Bonanno, Executive Directer, Syme Woolner Neighbourhood & Family Centre and submitted a brief in regard thereto;

- Ms. Doreen Brown, President, George Symes Seniors Centre and submitted a brief in regard thereto;

- Ms. Michelle Parent, The Lung Association and submitted a brief in regard thereto;

- Ms. Pam Roberts, Child Care Coordinator, The Learning Enrichment Foundation and submitted a brief in regard thereto;

- Ms. Marjorie Sutton, Mt. Dennis Community Association;

- Mr. Paul Rappell, Co-Chair, Toronto Cycling Committee and submitted a brief in regard thereto; and

- Mr. John Kiru, Coordinator, Weston Business Improvement Area.

(b) Preliminary Evaluation Report - Amendments to the Zoning Code Rutledge Development Corporation - Lands at the South-West Corner of Eglinton Avenue West and Black Creek Drive Ward 27, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having approved the recommendations in the following report:

(March 17, 1999) from the Director, Community Planning, West District, providing preliminary comments on the above application received on January 28, 1999 to amend the zoning of lands located at the south-west quadrant of Eglinton Avenue West and Black Creek Drive (Exhibit No. 1); advising that the applicant is proposing a phased, mixed use development containing 9,300 square meters (100,108 sq. ft.) of retail floor space, a 150-unit residential apartment building, with future phases of the project for potential office development; that City funding is not required and no impact on the capital or operating budgets have been identified; that local issues to be addressed by the applicant include context for future redevelopment of the site, urban design issues (siting of the buildings, relationships with other proposed uses, compliance with design guidelines and landscaping), transportation issues (future road networks, traffic impact, access driveways, parking, and on-site circulation), soil contamination, storm water management, and CN/CP operational requirements; that a community meeting will be arranged in consultation with the Ward Councillors and a staff report is expected to be available in the Spring of 1999; that staff of Corporate Services have been authorized to negotiate with the applicant regarding the proposed land exchanges; and recommending that:

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

(2) following the submission of all required information and when a staff report is available, a public meeting to consider the application be scheduled;

(3) a community information meeting be arranged in consultation with the local councillors; and

(4) in accordance with Clause No. 13 of Report No. 2 of the Corporate Services Committee adopted by Council on March 2, 1999 (Exhibit No. 2), staff, the Ward Councillors and the applicant, consult with the York City Centre Citizens Committee regarding this proposal.

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- Mr. Scott Rutledge, Rutledge Development Corporation, appeared before the Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter.

(c) Repairs to Water Service Connection at 640 Rogers Road - Ward 27, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having received the following communication and deputation:

(February 26, 1999) from Councillor F. Nunziata forwarding a memorandum (February 25, 1999) from the Manager, Installation and Rehabilitation Projects, providing information on the repair work done at 640 Rogers Road; and advising that Mr. Devirgilio is contesting the department's response and wishes to make a deputation.

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- Mr. Mario Devirgilio, 640 Rogers Road, appeared before the Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter.

(d) The Learning Enrichment Foundation - Request for Support of Business Plan for an Ontario Works Program in Toronto Ward 27, York Humber and Ward 28, York Eglinton.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1) endorsed The Learning Enrichment Foundation's Business Plan for an Ontario Works Program;

(2) forwarded this document to the Community and Neighbourhood Services Committee for consideration.

The Community Council reports having had before it the following communications:

(i) (March 18, 1999) from Councillor B. Saundercook forwarding a letter from Ms. Eunice Grayson, Executive Director, The Learning Enrichment Foundation; and

(ii) (March 12, 1999) from Ms. Eunice Grayson, attaching copy of a proposal for an Ontario Works Program; and advising that this program will assist thousands of social service recipients, the economy through training and recruitment services to industry and meet Toronto's obligations under Ontario Works; and requesting the York Community Council to support the proposal.

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

- Ms. Eunice Grayson, Executive Director, The Learning Enrichment Foundation;

- Mr. Donald MacDonald, President, The Learning Enrichment Foundation; and

- Mr. Fergy Brown, Vice President, The Learning Enrichment Foundation.

(e) Recognition of Firefighters and Residents.

The York Community Council reports having postponed this presentation to a later date.

(f) Proposed 1999 Operating Budget Process and Schedule.

The York Community Council reports having received the following communication:

(February 12, 1999) from the City Clerk, forwarding copy of Clause No. 3 of Report No. 2 of The Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee, which was adopted, as amended by Council at its meeting held on February 2, 3 and 4, 1999.

(g) Council Legislative Process Review - Deputations at Committee Meetings.

The York Community Council reports having received the following communication:

(February 12, 1999) from the City Clerk, forwarding copy of Clause No. 2 of Report No. 1 of The Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team, which was adopted, as amended, by Council at its meeting on February 2, 3 and 4, 1999.

(h) Request for All-Way Stop Control at Brookside Avenue and St. Mark's Road - Ward 27, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1) deferred consideration of this matter to its April 28, 1999 meeting; and

(2) forwarded the following report to the Humbercrest School Advisory Council for discussion with area residents, the two Councillors for Ward 27 and the Manager, Traffic Operations, District 1:

(March 15, 1999) from the Director, Transportation Services, District 1, responding to a request from the York Community Council to evaluate the need for an all-way stop control at the intersection of Brookside Avenue and St. Mark's Road; and advising that an analysis was done of the 8-hour count data of vehicular volume from all approaches and that the results indicated that an average 119 vehicles were recorded per hour; that this was a very low hourly volume for dealing with all-way stop control conditions; that the Toronto Police Service collision records for this intersection for the 3-year period from January 1, 1995 to December 31, 1997 revealed that there were no reported collisions at this intersection; that in view of the foregoing an all-way stop control is not warranted and recommending that this report be received for information.

(i) Request for Permit Parking on Teston Boulevard Ward 27, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having requested the City Clerk to undertake a poll of the residents on Teston Boulevard, including a copy of the following report, to determine interest in the implementation of on-street permit parking:

(March 15, 1999) from the Director, Transportation Service, District 1, reporting on a request from the former City of York regarding the feasibility of implementing on-street permit parking on Teston Boulevard; that funds for the implementation of permit parking is estimated at $300.00 and are contained in the Transportation Services Division 1999 Current Estimates; that field surveys reveal that there are 11 curbside parking spaces available on the east side of Teston Boulevard between the southerly terminus of the street and Marshall Boulevard; and recommending that subject to a poll to determine majority interest in this proposal, that on-street permit parking be implemented on Teston Boulevard.

(j) Request for Alternate Side Parking on Old Dundas Street West, Ward 27, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1) forwarded a copy of the following report to the Warren Park Ratepayers Association for comment; and

(2) requested the Director, Transportation Services, District 1, to undertake a further review of this location:

(March 15, 1999) from the Director, Transportation Services, District 1, responding to a request from the York Community Council for a report on the feasibility of implementing alternate side parking on Old Dundas Street West; advising that field surveys reveal that there are 20 curbside parking spaces available on the south side of Old Dundas Street West and potentially 14 curbside parking spaces available on the north side; that implementing alternate side parking on Old Dundas Street West would result in the loss of 6 spaces during those periods when parking would be in effect on the north side; that alternate side parking on Old Dundas Street West between Varsity Road and the westerly terminus of the street would not be advisable; and recommending that the York Community Council not recommend approval of alternate side parking on Old Dundas Street West.

(k) Request for Permit Parking on Landour Avenue, Ward 27, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having requested the City Clerk to undertake a poll of the residents on Landour Avenue, including the following report, to determine interest in the implementation of on-street permit parking:

(March 15, 1999) from the Director, Transportation Services, District 1, reporting on a request from the York Community Council with respect to the feasibility of implementing on-street permit parking on Landour Avenue; and advising that funds associated with this proposal are estimated at $100.00 and are contained in the Transportation Services Division 1999 Current Estimates; that field surveys reveal that there are 9 curbside parking spaces available on the east side of Landour Avenue between the southerly terminus of the street and Hertford Avenue; and recommending that the York Community Council approve the implementation of on-street permit parking on Landour Avenue, subject to a poll revealing that the majority of residents are in favour.

(l) Request for All-Way Stop Controls at Willard Avenue and Hanley Street - Ward 27, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having received the following report:

(March 16, 1999) from the Director, Transportation Service, District 1, responding to a request from the York Community Council to evaluate the need for an all-way stop control at the intersection of Willard Avenue and Hanley Street; and advising that the highest recorded vehicular volume in a one-hour period from all approaches throughout the day was 96 vehicles during the afternoon peak hour; that these are very low peak period from all approaches throughout the day was 96 vehicles during the afternoon peak hour; that these are very low peak period volumes for consideration of all-way stop controls; that the Toronto Police Service collision records for this intersection for the three-year period from January 1, 1995 to December 31, 1999 revealed that there were no reported collisions at this intersection; that Hanley Street is designated as a one-way street in a westbound direction, away from the intersection and therefore no conflicting vehicular volumes enter this intersection; that an all-way stop control is not warranted at this intersection; and recommending that this report be received for information.

(m) Request for Installation of Parking Meters between 2025 and 2045 Dufferin Street - Ward 28, York Eglinton.

The York Community Council reports having referred the following communication to the Director, Transportation Services, District 1, for inclusion in the preparation of their report:

(March 4, 1999) from the President, Toronto Parking Authority, reporting on a request from the York Community Council for the installation of parking meters with a 1-hour time limit on the east side of Dufferin Street, north of Rogers Road; and advising that an examination of this roadway revealed that it would be suitable for the installation of parking meters, however, there is currently a No Parking Anytime restriction at this location; that in order for the Parking Authority to proceed with this proposal, the relevant by-law must be repealed; and recommending that this matter be referred to the Works and Emergency Services to determine the feasibility of removing this restriction and if feasible, that the appropriate by-law to repeal the No Parking Anytime restriction be submitted to Council for approval, prior to the parking Authority proceeding with the installation of the parking meters.

(n) Proposed TTC Service Cuts - Ward 27, York Humber and Ward 28, York Eglinton.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1) deferred the following communications to its April 28, 1999 meeting for consideration at 7:00 p.m.;

(2) invited the public to appear before the Community Council to make deputations on the proposed service reductions affecting Wards 27 and 28; and

(3) invited representatives of the TTC to attend the above meeting:

(i) (March 4, 1999) from Councillor F. Nunziata, referring to the communication (March 3, 1999) from the Chair, Toronto Transit Commission, advising of the proposed elimination of poor performing routes due to subsidy reduction; expressing concern regarding the impact on the quality of service in the community; that the residents should be afforded an opportunity to voice their concerns prior to Council dealing with this matter; and requesting that this communication be placed on the agenda for discussion;

(ii) (March 3, 1999) from Councillor Moscoe, Chair, TTC to Toronto City Councillors submitting a list of poor performing routes that would be recommended for elimination if subsidies are reduced; the following routes affecting Wards 27 and 28 are identified with poor financial performance:

4 Annette (City Wards 19, 21, 23 and 27)

• Saturday service after 10:00 p.m. has already been reduced to once every 30 minutes, starting in November 1998. The financial performance of the revised service will determine whether further reductions or elimination are required.

126 Christie (City Wards 21, 23 and 28)

• All service would be eliminated, seven days a week.

33 Forest Hill (City Wards 22, 23 and 28)

• All service would be eliminated.

30 Lambton (City Wards 3, 19 and 27)

• Monday to Friday service from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. would be reduced to once every 60 minutes or else would be eliminated.

• Saturday service from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. would be reduced to once every 60 minutes or else eliminated.



• Sunday and holiday service from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. would be reduced to once every 60 minutes or else would be eliminated.



• Sunday and holiday service after 10:00 p.m. would be eliminated.



• Monday to Saturday service after 10:00 p.m. and Sunday and holiday service after 7:00 p.m. has already been reduced to once every 60 minutes, starting in November 1998. The financial performance of the revised service will determine whether further reductions or elimination are required.

109 Ranee (City Wards 8, 22 and 28)

• Monday to Friday service from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and after 10:00 p.m. on Marlee Avenue would be eliminated.



• Saturday, Sunday, and holiday service on Marlee Avenue would be eliminated.

168 Symington (City Wards 21 and 27)

• Service after 10:00 p.m. north of St. Clair Avenue West to Bicknell Loop, has already been eliminated; it last ran in February 1999.

(o) Safety Concerns at Crosswalk at Bernice Crescent and Scarlett Road - Ward 27, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1) forwarded a copy of the following communications to Lambton Public School and Humbercrest Park Community School Advisory Councils for discussion and deputation at the York Community Council; and

(2) requested the Director, Transportation Services, District 1, to further review this location and submit recommendations on measures that could be implemented as safety precautions:

(March 9, 1999)from Councillor F. Nunziata, forwarding a communication (February 16, 1999) from the Manager, Traffic Operations, District 1, to Ms. Cheryl Smith, Lambton Park Community School, wherein he advises that as requested, a review of the operation of the pedestrian crossover at the above location was undertaken and that based on the results, no further action is justified at this time; and stating that a representative of Lambton Park Community School has indicated that parents and residents in the area still have concerns regarding the safety of children using this crosswalk; and that in the light of the fact that changes to the current crosswalk are not warranted, that Works and Emergency Services be requested to replace the existing yellow flashing light overhead and PXO with a red flashing light; and also that an oversized "School Crossing" sign be installed to assist in increasing pedestrian safety.

(p) Request for On-Street Permit Parking on Riverside Drive Ward 27, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having directed that, subject to a poll to be undertaken by the City Clerk revealing that the majority of residents are in favour, that the York Community Council consider the implementation of on-street permit parking on Riverside Drive from a point 58 metres north of Bloor Street and Old Mill Drive, as advised in the following communication dated February 24, 1999 from the Director, Transportation Services, District 1:

(March 1, 1999) from Councillor F. Nunziata, forwarding a communication (February 24, 1999) from the Director, Transportation Services, District 1, responding to a request for on-street permit parking on Riverside Drive, wherein he advised that the implementation of permit parking on Riverside Drive between a point 58 metres north of Bloor Street and Old Mill Drive is feasible; and requesting that a poll be undertaken to determine majority interest in this proposal.

(q) Alternate Side Parking on Hilldale Road and/or Extending On-Street Permit Parking between Garrow Road and Humber Boulevard South, Ward 27, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1) requested the City Clerk to undertake a poll of the residents on Hilldale Road to determine interest in (a) the implementation of alternate side parking on Hilldale Road, and/or (b) extending on-street permit parking between Garrow Road and Humber Boulevard South; and

(2) received the following communications:

(i) (February 26, 1999) from Councillor F. Nunziata, forwarding a communication dated February 9, 1999 from the Director, Transportation Services, District 1; and

(ii) (February 9, 1999) from the Director, Transportation Services, District 1, responding to an enquiry from a resident on Hilldale Road regarding on-street parking issues on Hilldale Road wherein he advises that the department could support the implementation of alternate side parking on Hilldale Road and/or extending on-street permit parking between Garrow Avenue and Humber Boulevard South; and requesting that staff undertake a poll of the residents on Hilldale Road to determine interest in this proposal.

(r) Request to Change Part of Belgravia Avenue to Two-Way Traffic - Ward 28, York Eglinton.

The York Community Council reports having requested the Director, Transportation Services, District 1, to report on the feasibility of changing the first 60 yards of Belgravia Avenue to two-way traffic:

(March 3, 1999) from Councillor J. Mihevc advising that a complaint has been received regarding the first 60 yards of Belgravia Avenue which is one-way; that currently motorists are avoiding the one-way entrance by cutting through the parking lot; and requesting that staff investigate the feasibility of changing the first 60 yards of Belgravia Avenue to two-way traffic.

(s) Request for Traffic Control Measures at Winona Drive and Barrie Avenue - Ward 28, York Eglinton.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1) requested the Director, Transportation Services, District 1, to undertake a study of the above intersection with a view to proposing more effective traffic control measures other than a planter box; and

(2) received the following communication:

(March 10, 1999) from Councillor J. Mihevc advising that a few years ago a planter box was installed on Barrie Avenue close to Winona Drive in order to discourage motorists who travel on Barrie Avenue against the one-way; that the configuration of this intersection encourages motorists to travel against the one-way as the opening from Barrie Avenue to Winona Drive is particularly wide, thereby creating a hazardous situation; that the planter box has been a limited success; and requesting that staff study the locations with a view to proposing solutions, such as narrowing the throat of the intersection together with planting one or two trees on a wider boulevard, and report back with drawing as soon as possible.

(t) Request for Painting/Repainting and Maintenance of Stop Bars at Stop Signs and Intersections, Ward 27, York Humber and Ward 28, York Eglinton.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1) requested the Budget Committee to direct the Commissioner, Works and Emergency Services, to include funds in the 1999 Operating Budget for the continuation of the program to paint/repaint and maintain stop bars at stop signs and intersections;

(2) requested the Commissioner, Works and Emergency Services, to:

(a) report on identifying , prioritizing and fast tracking high priority areas for the painting of stop bars, such as day care centres, places of worship and schools, in particular at:

- the intersection of Ava Road and Peveril Hill South which is close to the Holy Blossom Synagogue and school; and

- the stop signs on Humewood Drive and Cherrywood Avenue adjacent to the Humewood Community School;

(b) include in the above report the harmonization of this program in District 1, a process for requesting such work when needed and whether the above requests can be accommodated within this current budget year; and

(c) report on the feasibility of redesigning every intersection compatible to introduce right, centre and left turning movements of traffic; and

(3) received the following communication:

(February 16, 1999) from Councillor J. Mihevc advising that residents have complained that white lines have been covered over when road repairs have been done; that intersections/stop sign locations close to schools are of particular concern, such as, (1) both stop signs at Ava Road and Peverial Hill south, located close to Holy Blossom Synagogue and school; and (2) the stop signs on Humewwod Drive and Cherrywood Avenue adjacent to Humewood Community School; requesting that the York Community Council support a motion to put money in the budget to have the work done in 1999; and also requesting that appropriate staff investigate the feasibility of the foregoing and advise his office.

(u) Detention Tanks Holmesdale Road, Ward 28, York Eglinton.

The York Community Council reports having referred the following communication to the Works and Utilities Committee, and that the Commissioner, Works and Emergency Services be requested to tender the project related to detention tanks this year; and that should funds become available, that Holmesdale Road be identified as a priority location for the installation of detention tanks; and

(2) received the following communication:

(February 25, 1999) from Councillor J. Mihevc advising that according to the 1999 capital projects list, Holmesdale Road is not slated to received detention tanks; and requesting that this project be tendered this year and that if funds become available, it should be identified as a priority location for the installation of detention tanks.

(v) Request for Harmonization of Parking Regulations on Beresford Avenue - Ward 27, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1) requested the Commissioner, Works and Emergency Services, to report on the harmonization of the parking regulations on Beresford Avenue, parts of the street being situated in the former Cities of York and Toronto; and

(2) received the following communication:

(March 8, 1999) from Councillor B. Saundercook advising that a resident is requesting that the alternate side parking regulations on the portion of Beresford Avenue in the former City of York, be harmonized with the regulations south of the former City of Toronto border; and requesting that staff investigate and report on this matter, including a poll of the residents on Beresford Avenue north to Dundas Street West.

(w) Request for Review of Study Regarding the Feasibility of Installing a Pedestrian Crossover or Traffic Control Signals at Bathurst Street and Heathdale Road, Ward 28, York Eglinton.

The York Community Council reports having received the following communication:

(March 16, 1999) from Councillor R. Davis forwarding a copy of a report (February 26, 1999) from Works and Emergency Services to the residents of #209 - 1063 Bathurst Street, wherein staff provided details of their investigation regarding the feasibility of installing either a pedestrian crossover or traffic control signals at Bathurst Street and Heathdale Road; that a study revealed that only 23 pedestrians were observed crossing at this location during the busiest eight hours of their weekday study; that also there were no collisions involving pedestrians at this intersection within a three-year period ending May 31, 1999; and advising that based on the results of the studies, it has been concluded that the low number of pedestrians crossing at this intersection and the low number of vehicles exiting Heathdale Road onto to Bathurst Street do not justify the installation of a pedestrian crossover or traffic lights.

(x) New Applications Received for Wards 27 and 28.

The York Community Council reports having received the following report:

(February 20, 1999) Director of Community Planning, West District, advising that new applications have been received for (a) a proposed addition of four grouped portable classrooms at Our Lady of Victoria Catholic School at 92 Lambton Avenue; and (b) the demolition and building of a house at 7 Strathearn Road.

(y) Request for Funding - The Good Neighbours Association, Ward 27, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having forwarded the following communication to the Municipal Grants Review Committee for consideration:

(March 8, 1999) from Councillor B. Saundercook forwarding a letter (February 25, 1999) from the President, Good Neighbours Association, requesting funds in the amount of $1,000.00 to cover promotional material and an award ceremony.

(z) Service Harmonization - Financial Impact Analysis.

The York Community Council reports having received the following report:

(March 18, 1999) from the Chief Administrative and Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to the Budget Committee, providing a summary of the financial impacts, by former municipality:

- of the various service harmonization proposals outlined in the Chief Administrative Officer's report of February 19, 1999 to the Budget Committee; as well as other options described in various reports that have been presented to Standing Committees;

- arising from the proposed water and approved hydro rate harmonization initiatives, tax rate harmonization, Current Value Assessment (CVA) and the net financial and fixed assets brought into the amalgamated City by each former municipality, as requested by the Budget Committee, Works and Utilities Committee and Urban Environment and Development Committee; advising that the amalgamation of the seven former municipalities into the City of Toronto on January 1, 1999 has brought to issue the state of differing service levels; that this report quantifies the financial impacts by former local municipality of the service harmonization proposals embodied in the Chief Administrative Officer's report to the Budget Committee on February 22, 1999, and the impact of tax, water and hydro rate harmonization and the impact of CVA on each of the former municipalities; and recommending that this report be received for information.

(aa) Harmonization of Water and Water Pollution Control Rates.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1) deferred consideration of the following report to its April 28, 1999 meeting;

(2) directed that a copy of this report be forwarded to the York Association of Industry and Commerce and the industrial users in Wards 27 and 28 for review and comment, advising that this matter will be discussed on April 28, 1999:

(March 22, 1999) Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to the Budget Committee advising that this report, in conjunction with the Background Study attached as Appendix "A", presents a review of the current practices and rate structure respecting the water and wastewater program, and recommends a strategy towards a harmonized rate structure across the new city; that Option (1) considers the impacts of harmonizing to the average rate for all users; Option (1A) attempts to mitigate the annual impact to all customer profiles by phasing-in the harmonized rate over several years; Option (2) attempts to define a rate structure that mitigates the impacts to the high-volume customers, and in particular, the Scarborough high-volume customers; Option (3) presents an alternate approach that considers various rate structures for various customer classes; and recommending that:

(1) the pricing strategy as outlined under Option (3) be adopted and implemented effective September 1, 1999; specifically, the combined water and sewer rate for accounts paid on or before the due date be based on volume of water consumed as set out in columns (1) Monthly Volume Consumed, (2) Water Charge ($/M3), (3) Sewer Charge ($/M3), (4) Combined Rate to be Charged if not paid on or before due date ($/M3), and (5) Discounted Rate if paid on or before due date ($/m3);

(2) with respect to the harmonization of the early payment discount, the combined water and sewer rate for all accounts paid in full on or before the due date indicated on the bill be subject to a discount of 5.0 percent on the price per cubic metre of water, with the discounted price being shown under column (5) of Recommendation (1);

(3) with respect to Sewer Surcharge Rebates and private Water Works Agreements:

(a) Section (4) of Article 1 of Chapter 292 of the Municipal Code of the former City of Toronto, which provides for a rebate of the sewer surcharge to certain customers in the former municipality of Toronto, be repealed, and By-law No. 32-93 of the former Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto be amended to provide for the rebate of the sewer surcharge to qualifying customers in any of the former municipalities, and that the rebate for 1999 be based on the cost of sewage treatment of $0.3858 per cubic metre;

(b) By-law No. 32-93 of the former Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto be further amended to provide for a rebate of 55.85 percent of the retail rate charged to those customers receiving water services from the City and with a private septic system that is not connected to the sewer system; and

(c) Section (5) of Article 1 of Chapter 292 of the Municipal Act of the former City of Toronto, respecting a charge where sewage flow exceeds water usage, be repealed, and By-law No. 96-80 of the former Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto be amended to reflect both the cost of local sewage collection and treatment, and that this cost be set at 55.85 percent of the retail rate;

(4) with respect to flat rate accounts, the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer report back in July 1999, in regards to a harmonization strategy for flat-rate accounts; and

(5) the necessary City officials be authorized and directed to give effect thereto.

(bb) Public Meeting - 52 Hyde Avenue, Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Ward 27, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1) deferred consideration of the following report to its April 28, 1999 meeting; and

(2) directed that no further public notice be given regarding this application.

The York Community Council reports, for the information of Council, having held a statutory public meeting on March 30, 1999, 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 York Community Council reports having had before it the following report:

(March 3, 1999) from the Director of Community Planning, West District, providing information on a draft Zoning By-law to permit the continued use of the existing building on the subject lands for mixed industrial - residential purposes, on a temporary basis, not exceeding three years; and recommending that;

(1) the Community Council receive this report as information to be considered at the Public Meeting respecting the Temporary Use Zoning By-law; and

(2) should the Community Council give favourable consideration to the application, that Zoning By-law No. 1-83 be amended in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law, worded to the satisfaction of the Legal Division, attached as Schedule 1 to this report.

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There were no deputations or written submissions regarding the above matter.

(cc) Proposing of Portions of Keelesdale Road and Photography Drive in the Vicinity of Eglinton Avenue West and Black Creek Drive, Ward 27, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having received the following report, the matter having been previously resolved:

(March 25, 1999) from the Director, Transportation Services, District 1, requesting Council authority to process the closing of the portions of Keelesdale Road and Photography Drive, to be exchanged for certain lands required for municipal and private development purposes; and recommending that subject to any additional terms and conditions including compensation, and costs, that may be determined by Council in connection with a proposed land exchange with Rutledge Development Corporation and the Ministry of Transportation (Clause No. 13 in Report No. 2 of the Corporate Services Committee), that:

(1) portions of Keelesdale Road and Photography Drive, shown as Areas 1, 2, 3 and 8 on Plan SYE 2917, be stopped-up and closed;

(2) Part 7 on Plan SYE 2817, be laid out and dedicated for public highway purposes; and

(3) the appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect to the foregoing, including the introduction in Council of any Bills that might be required, and provide notice to the public.

(dd) Residential Water Service Connection Repair Program.

The York Community Council reports having received the following report:

(November 20, 1998) from the Commissioner, Works and Emergency Services to the Works and Utilities Committee, responding to the requests made by the Works and Utilities Committee in considering the report from the General Manager, Water and Wastewater Services dated October 23, 1998 regarding a Residential Water Service Connection Repair Program; and recommending that this report be received for information.

Respectfully submitted,

BILL SAUNDERCOOK

Chair

Toronto, March 30, 1999

(Report No. 4 of The York Community Council, was adopted, as amended, by City Council on April 13, 14 and 15, 1999.)