1 One-Way Traffic and Adjustment of Parking Regulations on Day Avenue and Sellers Avenue between Morrison Avenue and Rogers Road Ward 28, York Eglinton and Ward 21, Davenport

2 Request for Disabled Persons Parking Space at 720 Willard Avenue - Ward 27, York Humber

3 Terms of Reference for Riverboat Landing Development Working Group - Riverboat Landing Subdivision 1400 Weston Road - Ward 27, York Humber

4 Proposal to Stop-Up, Close and Sell the Lane between Lots 73 & 74, Plan 1665, West of 2620 St. Clair Avenue West Ward 27, York Humber

5 Consent Agreement Arising from a Committee of Adjustment Decision Consent Application Files: B-20/99 YK to B-32/99YK To be known as 643 to 655 Caledonia Road and 214 to 220 Bowie Avenue - Ward 28, York Eglinton

6 Lands Adjoining the East Side of 2015 Lawrence Avenue W. Zoning By-law Amendment Application; Applicant: Templeton-Lepek Limited - Ward 27, York Humber

7 Urban Planning and Development Services Department - Staff Resources

8 Other Items Considered by the Community Council

(City Council on June 9, 10 and 11, 1999, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The York Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (April 27, 1999) from the Director, Transportation Services, District 1:

Purpose:

To report on the introduction of a one-way southbound operation on Day Avenue, the introduction of a one-way northbound operation on Sellers Avenue and the adjustment of parking regulations, between Morrison Avenue and Rogers Road.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

Funds to undertake the necessary signage adjustments in the estimated amount of $2,000.00 are contained in the Transportation Services Division 1999 Current Budget request.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1) a one-way southbound traffic operation be implemented on Day Avenue between Morrison Avenue and Rogers Road;

(2) a one-way northbound traffic operation be implemented on Sellers Avenue between Morrison Avenue and Rogers Road;

(3) the "No Parking Anytime" prohibition on the west side of Day Avenue between Morrison Avenue and Rogers Road be rescinded;

(4) the "No Parking Anytime" prohibition on the east side of Sellers Avenue between Morrison Avenue and Rogers Road be rescinded;

(5) the "No Parking Anytime" prohibition on the west side of Sellers Avenue between Morrison Avenue and a point approximately 15 metres north thereof be rescinded;

(6) the existing permit parking hours of operation from 12:01 a.m. to 6:00 a.m., daily on the west side of Sellers Avenue from a point approximately 22 metres north of Morrison Avenue to Rogers Road be amended to operate from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., daily, to be set out in a new Schedule "B" of Municipal Code, Chapter 985, Parking - Overnight and By-law No. 3491-80; and

(7) 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 are required.

Background:

At its meeting of January 20, 1999, York Community Council had before it a communication dated January 5, 1999 from York-Eglinton Councillor Joe Mihevc regarding "Changes to Traffic Operations on Day Avenue and Sellers Avenue south of Rogers Road", and requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to investigate the traffic and parking regulations on both the former Toronto and York portions of Day and Sellers Avenues, and to report on proposals to achieve consistencies on these streets. York Community Council also directed that the residents be subsequently polled for comments on the proposals. (Clause 6(u) of Report No. 1)

Comments:

In a departmental letter dated July 30, 1998 to Councillor Betty Disero, Transportation staff reported on the feasibility of implementing a one-way southbound traffic operation on Day Avenue, from Morrison Avenue to Rogers Road in response to a request for investigation of this matter from Councillor Disero in late 1997.

Transportation staff reported that the implementation of this proposal was feasible and could in fact provide additional parking opportunities for residents and their guests. It was also noted that the change in traffic operations on this portion of Day Avenue could result in traffic being displaced onto Sellers Avenue and/or Boon Avenue.

Subsequent to this, Transportation staff attended a meeting on November 27, 1998 with Davenport Councillors Betty Disero and Dennis Fotinos and York-Eglinton Councillor Joe Mihevc to discuss the implementation of one-way traffic operations on Day Avenue and Sellers Avenue between Morrison Avenue and Rogers Road. The boundary between the Toronto Community Council area and the York Community Council area is located approximately 22 metres north of Morrison Avenue on both Day and Sellers Avenues. It was agreed at the meeting that to minimize the displacement of traffic onto surrounding streets that Sellers Avenue should also be considered for a one-way traffic operation, in the opposite direction.

The most recent traffic surveys indicated that on a daily basis, Day Avenue and Sellers Avenue each carried approximately 500 vehicles. With similar volumes of traffic it is conceivable that these two sections of street will not experience an increase in traffic with the implementation of one-way traffic operations, however, it is possible that the east-west running streets (such as Morrison Avenue) in the immediate vicinity will experience a slight increase in traffic as a result of residents of Day Avenue and Sellers Avenue having to travel a more circuitous route to access their residences.

Day Avenue between Morrison Avenue and Rogers Road

The subject section of Day Avenue currently operates two-ways with a pavement width of 8.5 metres and a speed limit of 40 kilometres per hour. The following parking regulations are currently in effect:

East Side: Permit parking is in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., daily from Morrison Avenue to a point approximately 22 metres north thereof.

Parking is otherwise allowed for a maximum period of three hours.

West Side: Parking is prohibited at all times.

Sellers Avenue between Morrison Avenue and Rogers Road

The subject section of Sellers Avenue currently operates two-ways with a pavement width of 8.5 metres and a speed limit of 40 kilometres per hour. The following parking regulations are currently in effect:

East Side: Parking is prohibited at all times.

West Side: Parking is prohibited between Morrison Avenue and a point approximately 15 metres north thereof.

Permit parking is in effect from 12:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m., daily from a point approximately 22 metres north of Morrison Avenue to Rogers Road.

Parking is otherwise allowed for a maximum period of three hours.

With the exception of the permit parking hours of operation on the subject portions of Day and Sellers Avenues, the existing parking regulations are consistent across the boundary limit. To maintain consistency in the permit parking hours of operation, Recommendation No. 6 of this report establishes a new Schedule "B" of Municipal Code, Chapter 985, Parking - Overnight and By-law No. 3491-80, for permit parking hours of operation from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., daily in the York Community Council area.

Councillor Betty Disero conducted an informal poll in late 1998 of residents of Day and Sellers Avenues between Morrison Avenue and a point 22 metres north thereof and a majority of residents indicated support for the proposed changes. The City Clerk for the York Community Council area will conduct a poll to determine the level of support for the proposed changes as they relate to the residents of the sections of Day Avenue and Sellers Avenue between a point 22 metres north of Morrison Avenue and Rogers Road.

From a traffic operations standpoint implementing double-sided parking in conjunction with one-way traffic operations on Day and Sellers Avenues will provide additional parking opportunities for residents and their guests while still maintaining a minimum road width of 4 metres to accommodate traffic flows. As you may be aware Day Avenue and Sellers Avenue between Morrison Avenue and Hope Street already operate under these conditions.

I note for your Community Councils' information that, while other sections of Day and Sellers Avenues do have double-sided parking, the implementation of double-sided parking on the subject section of these streets will impact on mechanical street cleaning and snow plowing operations.

Contact Name:

Erin Holl, Co-ordinator

Traffic Operations

392-7892

(City Council on June 9, 10 and 11, 1999, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The York Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (April 14, 1999) from the Director, Transportation Services, District 1:

Purpose:

To introduce a designated disabled persons parking space at No. 720 Willard 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 any time on the west side of Willard Avenue for one vehicle length, directly in front of No. 720 Willard Avenue; and

(2) a copy of this report be forwarded to Mr. Humberto P. dosSantos, 720 Willard Avenue.

Discussion:

York Community Council, at its meeting of February 17, 1999 considered a request through Councillor Bill Saundercook for a report on the designation of a disabled persons parking space at 720 Willard Avenue, and on whether there is a fee charged for disabled parking in the former City of Toronto (Clause No. 7(q) of Report No. 2 of the York Community Council).

Mr. Humberto P. dosSantos, by letter dated March 2, 1999, is requesting a designated disabled persons parking space directly in front of his residence, located at 720 Willard Avenue.

No. 720 Willard Avenue is located on the west side of Willard Avenue, between Dundas Street West and St. Johns Road. Willard Avenue is a local roadway, operating two-way in a north/south direction.

On-street parking on Willard Avenue between Dundas Street West and St. Johns Road is legally permitted on the west side, exclusively. The parking duration is an unsigned maximum three (3) hour limit anytime, 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 Willard Avenue.

Mr. H. dosSantos is requesting a designated disabled persons parking space directly in front of his residence on Willard 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 metre;

(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 7:00 to 6:00 p.m.; and

(4) Signed maximum parking duration regulations; i.e. 1 hour.

Within former City of York, unlike former City of Toronto, a disabled persons parking permit does not exempt the motorist from parking without an on-street parking permit. This issue will be addressed in a future harmonization report on on-street permit parking.

Mr. H. dosSantos does possess a valid Province of Ontario Disabled Persons Parking permit #150933, expiring in July 2002.

Conclusions:

Mr. H. dosSantos can legally park on the east side of Willard Avenue where on-street parking is presently prohibited. This would impede two-way vehicular flow on Willard Avenue, as well as disrupt maintenance programs such as street cleaning and winter snow clearing operations.

It would be preferable to prohibit parking on the west side of Willard Avenue, where on-street parking is legally permitted, by establishing a designated disabled persons parking space directly in front of No. 720 Willard Avenue to accommodate a single motor vehicle. This would enable Mr. H. dosSantos to park in the disabled persons parking space by virtue of his provincial permit, without disrupting traffic.

Contact Person:

Jacqueline White, Manager, Traffic Operations, District 1

Tel: 397-5021; Fax: 392-8504

(City Council on June 9, 10 and 11, 1999, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The York Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (May 12, 1999) from the Director, Community Planning, West District:

Purpose:

To provide Terms of Reference to guide the establishment and function of the Riverboat Landing Development Working Group

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

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

Recommendation:

It is recommended that:

(1) the Riverboat Landing Working Group Terms of Reference be adopted; and

(2) staff receive applications for membership position to represent area commercial/industrial property, the Weston and Mount Dennis Ratepayers Associations, and the local residential community for a report on the selection and endorsement of representatives at the next York Community Council in July 1999.

Background:

At its meeting of July 22, 1998, York Community Council adopted a resolution to establish a new Working Group for the Riverboat Landing Subdivision, comprised of the two local Councillors and community representatives and that the Development Services Department develop Terms of Reference for the Working Group for submission to Community Council at the earliest possible opportunity.

Comment:

The lands at Riverboat Landing (1400 Weston Road) are currently under construction for the first two phases of the development, which consist of 94 Condominium Townhouses and 208 Condominium units in 13 multiple unit buildings. The total number of residential units that are permitted to be developed within the subdivision is 2150. Local residents had requested that a working group be established to monitor the construction on the site, and provide a venue to exchange information and discuss issues arising from its development. Terms of Reference to guide the establishment and operation of the Working Group are attached as Appendix 1. It is noted that City staff will not formally participate on the Committee but will be invited as required as a resource and will liaise with the Committee as necessary.

Following adoption of the of the Terms of Reference it is recommended that the process to receive applications for membership position to represent area commercial/industrial uses, the Weston Ratepayers and Residents Association and Mount Dennis Community Association, and the local residential community be started and a list complied for a report on the selection and endorsement of representatives at the next York Community Council in July 1999.

Conclusion:

The draft terms of reference establish the guidelines for the Riverboat Landing Working Group and are recommended to be adopted by Community Council. A report will be prepared for the next Community Council meeting providing the names of individuals who have applied for membership positions on the Committee for selection by Community Council.

Contact Name:

Wendy Johncox, Senior Planner

York Civic Service Centre

Tel: (416) 394-2868

Fax: (416) 394-2782

Preamble

The development site at 1400 Weston Road has an approved Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law and subdivision agreement which allows for a high density mixed use commercial and residential development with up to 2,150 residential units and 18,580 m2 (200,000 ft2) of commercial space. The community had requested more information on the progress of the development and, as a result, York Community Council recommended that Planning Staff prepare the Terms of Reference for a Riverboat Landing Working Group.

Purpose of the Working Group

To liaise with the developer and local councillors in order to exchange and discuss information on relevant development and construction matters affecting the surrounding community in the course of the build out of the development and on potential changes to the approved Official Plan, Zoning By-law and Plan of Subdivision.

Membership

Interested members of the community, including two representatives from local commercial/industrial properties, three local residents, a member from each of the Weston and Mount Dennis Ratepayers Associations, local Councillors, and the developer. City staff will not be participants on the Committee but will be invited as required as a resource and will liaise with the Committee as, and when, necessary. Interested persons will put forth their name and interest, as per the attached form, to the West District Community Planning Division. Community Council will decide on the members.

Operational Guidelines

1. Chairperson: To be elected by the Working Group - a member of the community

Chair meetings

Keep a Speakers' List

Prepare Agenda

Liaise with the Secretary re: invited guests

2. Secretary: To be appointed by the Working Group.

Record Minutes and provide a copy for next meeting

Schedule meetings and locations

Invite members and non-members to meetings

3. Frequency: Meetings to be held as determined by the Working Group in conjunction with the processing of applications on the lands.

4. Number: A maximum of 11 people will sit on the Working Group. There will be no alternates. Staff and other officials may be invited from time to time as a resource. They will not be considered part of the Working Group.

5. Replacement: The Working Group is expected to meet over the next few years throughout the build-out of the development. From time to time members will be replaced, due to their leaving the community or job. Community Council will accept applications and name replacements.

6. Conflict: Conflicts of Interest should be declared at the beginning of each meeting. The member declaring a conflict may not participate in discussion on the matter.

If members of the Working Group cannot work together because of conflict within the group, Community Council may be requested to end the Working Group.

Name: Telephone:

Address: Postal Code:

Position requested (indicate one of the following):

Commercial/Industrial Representative _____

Interested Resident _____

Weston Ratepayers and Residents Association Representative _____

Mount Dennis Community Association Representative _____

Why are you interested in becoming a member of this Group?

For further information on the Terms of Reference for this Group, please contact W. Johncox West District Community Planning Division, Urban Planning and Development Services Department, York Civic Service Centre, 2700 Eglinton Avenue West, Toronto, M6M 1V1, Telephone: 394-2868.

Completed Applications to be submitted to W. Johncox no later than June 10, 1999.

(City Council on June 9, 10 and 11, 1999, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The York Community Council recommends the adoption of the report dated May 14, 1999 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services:

The York Community Council reports, for the information of Council, having requested the Commissioner of Corporate Services to report on the impact of this proposal on the residents of White Avenue and on the abutting property owner's future plans for this property.

The York Community Council submits the following report (May 14, 1999) from the Commissioner of Corporate Services:

Purpose:

To authorize the stopping-up, closing, and offering for sale the lane between Lots 73 & 74 on Plan 1665, west of 2620 St. Clair Avenue West.

Financial Implications:

The City will realize revenue from the eventual sale of these lands.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1) the lane between Lots 73 & 74 on Plan 1665, shown hatched on the attached plan, be declared surplus to City requirements, stopped-up, closed, and offered for sale to the abutting owner/s, subject to the reservation of any necessary easements for municipal services or public utilities;

(2) the appropriate City officials be authorized to give notice to the public of the intention to stop-up, close, and sell the subject lane; and

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

Background:

The subject property is in the former City of York.

The abutting owner at 2620 St. Clair Avenue West has requested that the City take the steps necessary to sell the lane so that it can be assembled with his adjacent holdings. The same owner holds property to the east and west side of the lane.

Comments:

In 1993, the former City of York received a formal application from Zdeno Cycle Warehouse Ltd. to purchase the lane immediately west of its property. It appears that this file was not processed to its conclusion. Zdeno Cycle Warehouse Ltd. have recently advised that they are still interested in acquiring the lane.

The lane measures approximately 4.57 m (15 feet) x 11.13 m (36.52 feet) irregular and has been used exclusively by Zdeno Cycle for outdoor storage for several years.

A poll was taken to determine if there exists any municipal interest in retaining this property and no interest was expressed in this parcel of land.

Conclusion:

The property is not required for municipal purposes and should be declared surplus and sold to the abutting owner/s.

Contact Name:

Francois (Frank) G. Bedard, Manager, Realty Services,

Etobicoke-York Districts

Tel: (416) 394-8096 Fax No.: (416) 394-8895

Decision Consent Application Files: B-20/99 YK to B-32/99YK

To be known as 643 to 655 Caledonia Road and 214 to

220 Bowie Avenue - Ward 28, York Eglinton

(City Council on June 9, 10 and 11, 1999, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The York Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (May 25, 1999) from the Director, Community Planning, West District:

Purpose:

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

Funding Sources, Financial Implication and Impact Statement:

City funding is not required. There are not impacts on capital or operational costs.

Recommendation:

It is recommended that:

(1) the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and City Clerk be authorized on behalf of the City, to execute a Consent Agreement with respect to 220 Bowie Avenue, 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 April 27, 1999 regarding applications B-20/99YK to B32/99YK (inclusive) to grant consent to the severance of 220 Bowie Avenue into 14 lots (parts 1 to 14) and the creation of rights-of-way/easements (part 15 to 24) for pedestrian access between the proposed semi-detached dwellings.(see Exhibit 1) The resulting lots will have a frontage ranging from 4.87 m (16ft) to 7.02m (23ft) and a lot area ranging from 147.7m² (1,590 ft²) to 236.5m² (2,546 ft²). In addition Part 25 is to be conveyed to the City of Toronto as a public lane to provide vehicular access to the garages at the rear of the dwelling lots fronting on Caledonia Road. Part 26 will be created as a 0.305m (1ft) reserve. By-law 51-1999 passed on February 2, 3, and 4, zones the lands to permit the semi-detached dwelling development and the creation of the lots consistent with these consent applications.

The lands are currently occupied by a vacant industrial building, which is to be demolished to make way for the development of 14 semi-detached residential dwellings. A Site Plan Approval application has been filed for the semi-detached development and is nearing approval (see Exhibit 2)

By its decision dated April 27, 1999, the Committee of Adjustment granted provisional consent subject to the following conditions:

1. The applicant shall execute a consent agreement for Lands (severed and retained) to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and to be registered on the title of the lands, to require;

(i) prior to issuance of any building permit, other than demolition permit for the existing building or a foundation permit for any part of the development with respect to the lands, the owner shall submit to the Chief Building Official or his designate for the City:

(a) 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 as having been received by the Ministry of the Environment; and

(b) 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 Conditions, a letter from the Ministry of the Environment confirming that the Record of Site condition has passed the audit.

(ii) provision of Warning Clauses and implementation of noise and/or vibration measures as necessary to the satisfaction of the Urban Planning and Development Services Department.

(iii) Conveyance of Part 25 for public lane purposes and Part 26 for reserve purposes, to the City.

(iv) 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 5% of the total value of the severed lands. For this purpose the value of the lands is to be determined by a qualified appraiser acceptable to the City.

3. The owners must apply for and obtain the necessary certificates of consent form the Deputy Secretary-Treasurer of the Committee of Adjustment within one year from the date of notification of this decision.

A copy of the decision of the Committee of Adjustment is attached as Exhibit 3.

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 necessary in order for the owner of the subject property to finalize the land severance. This agreement is currently being 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 one of the conditions imposed by the Committee of Adjustment for severance of the subject property.

Contact Name:

Lou Moretto,

Manager of Community Planning, West District

York Civic Centre.

Tel: 394-2610;

Fax: 394-2782

(City Council on June 9, 10 and 11, 1999, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

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

The York Community Council reports, for the information of Council, having held a statutory public meeting on May 26, 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 regulations thereunder.

The York Community Council submits the following report (May 5, 1999) from the Director, Community Planning, West District:

Purpose:

To consider an application to rezone the subject lands from Prestige Employment (PE) to Commercial Employment (CE).

Funding Sources, Financial 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;

(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) Community Council endorse the establishment of a Site Plan Review Working Group, based upon the membership list and terms of reference attached as Schedule 2 to this report, that will convene upon the submission of a Site Plan Control Application to the City for the subject lands; and

(4) the concerns raised by CN Rail regarding the development of the subject lands be incorporated and address to their satisfaction as part of the Site Plan Approval process, among any other site plan matters.

Background:

Site and Surrounding Area

The 2.3 hectare (5.8 acre) vacant property is located on the south side of Lawrence Avenue West, between the CN-CP Rail corridor and Pine Street (see Appendix 1 - Location Map), and has a frontage on Lawrence Avenue West of 215 metres (705 ft.). The property, more commonly known as the Lawrence Business Park - Phase II lands, is surrounded by the following uses:

North: low density residential neighbourhood (across Lawrence Avenue West);

South: Lawrence Business Park - Phase I, a one-storey industrial/commercial condominium development consisting of three buildings and 74 units.

East: carpet and flooring distribution warehouse (GE Shnier Company);

West: City of Toronto Fire Station and CN-CP Rail corridor.

The subject lands have been vacant for approximately 15 years. In 1989, the lands were subject of a rezoning application proposing Phase II of the Lawrence Business Park development, consisting of two eight storey office towers with retail uses at grade. Due to the collapse of the office market in Toronto in the early 1990's, the owner did not proceed with the application to rezone and the project was never constructed.

Proposal:

The applicant proposes to rezone the subject lands from "Prestige Employment (PE)" to "Commercial Employment (CE)." The applicant has filed the application to provide additional zoning flexibility in order to improve the ability to attract business opportunities and develop the site with a marketable project. The applicant has not submitted development plans at this time, and is agreeable to being bound by the zoning regulations applicable to the CE zone and by requirements arising from the Site Plan Approval process.

Official Plan and Zoning

The site is designated "Employment" in the Official Plan and is located within the Lawrence Employment area as set out by the Weston Secondary Plan. The property is zoned Prestige Employment (PE).

Generally, lands designated "Employment" are intended to provide locations for a wide range of industrial and commercial activities. The policies recognize the need for zoning flexibility in order to allow businesses and property owners to take advantage of economic opportunities and respond to market demands. The policies set out a general description for the following four Employment Zones adopted by the former City of York Council in 1997: Prestige Employment (PE), Basic Employment (BE), Strategic Industrial Employment (SI) and Commercial Employment (CE).

The Official Plan describes the Prestige Employment Zone as providing for a wide range of employment activities, including industrial, office, design centre, business service, recreational and restaurant uses. Retailing is also permitted but is limited to large establishments that would normally not fit in a "traditional" main street shopping area such as those on Eglinton Avenue West or Weston Road. Limited small-scale retail uses are also permitted only in conjunction with large retail establishments. It is not the intent of the Prestige Employment Zone to permit retail strip plazas which do not contain a large retail "anchor" store.

In keeping with the Official Plan policies, the Prestige Employment Zone permits those uses set out by the Official Plan as noted above. Retailing is restricted to large establishments with gross floor areas greater than 1500 m² (16,146 ft²). As an incidental use, smaller retail stores (up to 1500 m²) are permitted in conjunction with the large retail stores, provided that the total gross floor area of the "smaller" retail stores does not exceed the total gross floor area of the "larger" retail store(s).

The Commercial Employment (CE) Zone is described in the Official Plan as "intended for locations adjacent to major roads where a combination of Prestige Employment and a full range of commercial uses is deemed to be appropriate. Generally, these will be areas in transition from industrial to commercial uses." Accordingly, the CE zone is very similar to the PE zone, except for the following notable differences:

- the CE Zone places no restrictions upon the minimum floor area of retail stores; and

- the CE Zone permits public garages and theatres, in addition to all the uses permitted in the PE Zone.

As well, the CE Zone does not require a side yard setback if the side yard abuts a non-residential zone, whereas the PE Zone requires a minimum side yard setback of 3 metres on at least one side and no side yard setback on the other side where the side yard abuts a non-residential zone.

Preliminary Evaluation Report

A Preliminary Evaluation Report dated January 29, 1999 was approved by Community Council on February 17, 1999. The report provided preliminary comments on the application and recommended that a community information meeting be held and that the application continue to be processed.

Comments:

Agency Comments:

Other than CN Rail, whose rail corridor abuts the subject lands on the west, no comments or objections have been received from other City departments or agencies.

CN Rail submitted their standard guidelines with respect to noise, vibration and safety. These guidelines have no bearing upon the subject application since there is no development proposed at this time. Also, the same guidelines would apply whether they property is redeveloped under the PE or CE zone. CN Rail will have an opportunity to comment upon any Site Plan Approval application that is made for the subject property, at which time the guidelines can be considered in conjunction with a development proposal.

To ensure that CN Rail's requirements are addressed, it is recommended that any concerns raised by CN Rail regarding the development of the subject lands be incorporated and addressed to their satisfaction as part of the Site Plan Approval process, among any other site plan matters.

Neighbourhood Comments:

The City Planning Division received a letter, dated December 8, 1998, from the Weston Business Improvement Area regarding the rezoning application. The letter, attached as Appendix 2 to this report, states their concern regarding the redevelopment of the subject lands for a large format retail store and expresses support for the proposed rezoning.

On April 8, 1999, a Community Information Meeting was held respecting the proposed rezoning application. Notes of the Community Information Meeting are attached as Appendix 3. Seven people attended from the local community. Generally, the participants supported the application as it pertains to eliminating restrictions upon the minimum floor area of retail stores on the subject property. However, they did express concern regarding the Commercial Employment zone in that it permits public garages and theatres. Neither use was considered appropriate since public garage sites are often noisy, unattractive and poorly maintained, and theatres would attract people to the property late into the evening, thereby compounding public safety issues which are currently a concern in the area.

Since development plans were not filed with the application, the neighbourhood participants expressed an interest in the design of any future development that may occur on the subject lands, given its potential impacts upon the local streetscape, public safety, traffic movements and the existing Lawrence Business Park. The local Councillor proposed that a Site Plan Working Group be convened when a Site Plan Approval application is submitted to the City to give local stakeholders input into the site design process. At the Community Information Meeting, the applicant and planning staff agreed with the concept of a Working Group, provided the size of the group is manageable, and provided the number of meetings is limited so that the process is not delayed.

Attached for Community Council's consideration is a draft Terms of Reference for the Working Group, including a list of participants as agreed to at the Community Information Meeting, and a preliminary outline of when the meetings will occur within the Site Plan Approval process.

Evaluation:

The proposed Zoning By-law Amendment conforms with the direction of the former City of York Official Plan Employment policies respecting a flexible approach to zoning for employment areas. Like the current Prestige Employment zoning, the Commercial Employment Zone will continue to allow a broad range of industrial and commercial uses on the property, and will not prevent the redevelopment of the subject lands for a large retail establishment, if such an opportunity were to become available. By providing additional flexibility with respect to the floor area of retail uses, and reduced site yard setback requirements, the Commercial Employment Zone may facilitate the redevelopment of the site.

With respect to public garages and theatre uses, which are permitted by the Commercial Employment Zone, planning staff and the applicant agree with local residents that they are inappropriate uses for the subject lands. The proposed Zoning By-law, attached as Schedule 1, prohibits the use of the property for public garage and theatre uses.

Conclusion:

The proposed Zoning By-law Amendment to rezone the subject lands Commercial Employment is consistent with the policies of the Official Plan. Both the existing Prestige Employment Zone and the Commercial Employment zone permit a broad range of industrial and commercial uses. Approval of the proposed amendment will increase zoning flexibility with respect to the minimum floor area of retail stores and reduced side yard setbacks. In turn, this may facilitate the redevelopment of the site after a considerable period of vacancy, and thereby assist with the revitalization of the Lawrence Business Park.

The Site Plan Working Group proposed for Community Council's endorsement will provide local stakeholders with direct input into the design of any development proposal for the site, and will, ultimately, result in a better development and increased community support.

Staff, therefore, recommend approval of the application and enactment of a Zoning By-law in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law, worded to the satisfaction of the Legal Division, attached as Schedule 1.

Contact Name:

Henry Byres, Senior Planner

York Civic Service Centre

Tel: (416) 394-2618; Fax: (416) 394-2782

The York Community Council also had before it the following communications during consideration of the foregoing matter:

(i) (May 26, 1999) from Ms. Ella Jackson, Chair, Black Creek Business Area Association, advising that the Black Creek Business Area Association endorses the Zoning By-law Amendment application for 2015 Lawrence Avenue West; that they have been in communication with the owners of this property and find this proposed change to fit the character of the surrounding uses; and that they would have concerns if any further downzoning were to occur and that the Association anxiously awaits the commercial development of this property.

(ii) (May 25, 1999) from Mr. Paul J. Pesikaka, Property Manager, Orion Management, Property Managers and Consultants, requesting copies of all matters pertaining to 2015 Lawrence Avenue West, on behalf of Metropolitan Toronto Condominium Corporation No. 800.

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

- Mr. Gary Templeton, applicant, on behalf of the owners, advised that they are in full agreement with all aspects of the staff report; concurs with the deletion of public garages and theatres from the CE zone; they are not interested in pursuing this type of development; there is no site plan at this time but the owners will be working towards leasing arrangements in order to prepare a site plan; and will be pleased to meet with the Site Plan Working Group.

- Representative, Lawrence Park Business Area, indicated that in the absence of a site plan their board is unable to express their agreement; they however agree that garages and theatres would not be suitable uses; supports the formation of the Site Plan Working Group; and would like to be kept advised of matters relating to this application.

- Mr. Ron Thompson, Toronto, advised that he resides directly across from the site; is interested in the type of development at this location; and would not be in favour of businesses which generate noise.

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 one public meeting in accordance with the Planning Act;

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

1. That Section 6 of Zoning By-law 1-83, as amended, of the former City of York, be further amended by adding a new Subsection (58) as follows:

"(58) MAP 1

By changing the area shown on District Map 1, consisting of the lands on the south side of Lawrence Avenue West, adjoining the east side of 2015 Lawrence Avenue West, which area is more particularly described in Schedule "A" hereto, from a PE District to a CE District, and by changing District Map 1 accordingly."

2. That Section 16 of Zoning By-law 1-83, as amended, of the former City of York, be further amended by adding a new Subsection (387) as follows:

"(387) 2015 LAWRENCE AVENUE WEST

Notwithstanding the provisions of Subsections 13.6.1(c) and 13.6.1(d), the lands on the south side of Lawrence Avenue West, adjoining the east side of 2015 Lawrence Avenue West, which lands are more particularly described in Schedule "A" hereto, shall not be used for either public garage or theatre uses."

3. 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.

Part of Block A, Registered Plan M-304, City of Toronto (formerly Cityof York in the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto) being composed of Parts 8 and 15 inclusive of Reference Plan of Survey No. 66R-15304 deposited in the Land Titles Division of Toronto (No. 66).

Preamble

2015 Lawrence Avenue West is a 2.3 hectare (5.8 acre) vacant site located on the south side of Lawrence Avenue West, between the CN-CP Rail corridor and Pine Street. The property abuts the Lawrence Business Park industrial condominium complex.

A Community Information Meeting held on April 8, 1999, to consider an application to rezone the subject lands from Prestige Employment to Commercial Employment. At this meeting, local stakeholder expressed concern regarding the design of future development project on the lands. It was decided to make recommendation to Community Council that a Site Plan Working Group, including members of the local community, be established upon the submission of a Site Plan Approval Application for the subject lands. In fairness to the applicant, and in order not to delay the Site Plan Approval process, it was agreed that the Working Group would have a limited number of meetings and a pre-set membership list.

Purpose of the Working Group

To liaise with the developer, planning staff and local Councillors during the site plan review process and participate in resolving site plan issues.

Membership

Membership in the Site Plan Working Group shall be as follows. No additions to the list shall be made without the consent of the applicant, planning staff and the local Councillors:

- Local Councillors;

- Planning staff;

- 1 representative from the Weston Ratepayers Association;

- 1 representative from the residential neighbourhood across from subject lands on

Lawrence Avenue West;

- 1 representative from the Weston Business Improvement Area;

- 1 representative from the Toronto Police Department; and

- 1 representative from the Lawrence Business Park Condominium Board.

Structure

Meetings are to be chaired by Planning staff and volunteers will be selected to record minutes.

Working Group meetings will be held:

(i) following submission of the application and development plans; and

(ii) following submission of applicant of final revised plans addressing comments received from the first Working Group meeting and from City Departments and agencies.

Parameters of Meetings

The Working Group is established with the underlying principle that a better development can be achieved through community involvement and exchange of ideas. Therefore, the purpose of the Working Group meetings is to identify site design related issues and work as a group to find appropriate solutions.

Planning staff, in their review of the Site Plan Approval application, will consider all suggestions and recommendations made by the Working Group in conjunction with all other comments received from City Departments and agencies.

In response toyour call for comments regarding the above noted property, please receive the following from the Weston B.I.A. as discussed and passed at the Board of Management Meeting of December 3, 1998.

The Weston B.I.A. has and will continue to support good sound development that enhances the local neighbourhood and allows us to be competitive as a community in the City fabric. As it stands, this project appears to meet these goals and the development of this vacant site is long overdue.

We would like to be kept informed and continue as party to the process in order to keep our membership informed, as there was some concern raised regarding the eventual commercial tenure of the site and how it will affect the B.I.A. This included questions regarding big box stores which as you well know have had a major effect on the Weston area.

We hope these comments meet your request and thank you for keeping us a part of the process. Should you require any furthr information regarding this project or any other that you may deem will have an effect on the B.I.A. please contact John Kiru or myself.

P.S. We do not support big box stores for the Weston area.

Zoning By-law Amendment Application R98-010

2015 Lawrence Avenue West

Attendance - List on file in the Clerk's Division, York Civic Centre.

The meeting commenced at 7:00 p.m.

• Councillor Nunziata opened the meeting by welcoming stakeholders.
• "Around-the-table" introductions followed.
• Henry Byres gave a presentation on the application and explained in detail the differences between the Prestige Employment and Commercial Employment zones.
• No real concerns were raised respecting the elimination of minimum floor area restrictions on retail stores.
• Concerns were raised regarding public garages -- there was general consensus that they would not be appropriate for the property (even in a comprehensive "auto mall" format) due to noise, garbage, traffic and general appearance and property maintenance issues.
• Concerns were also raised regarding theatres and their potential to create public safety problems at night.
• The applicant, Gary Templeton, advised he would discuss the concerns regarding public garages and theatres with his client and advise whether they are important features of the Commercial Employment Zone with respect to this property (the property owner may be willing to forego these uses if it assists in removing the retail restrictions of the Prestige Employment Zone).
• The issue of site design and other site planning matters were discussed.
• Councillor Nunziata proposed a stakeholder committee to review any site plan control application made for this site. The committee would include the following participants:

Local councillors

1 representative from Weston Ratepayers

1 representative from residents across Lawrence Avenue from site

1 representative from Weston B.I.A.

1 representative from Police Department

1 representative from Lawrence Business Park Condominium Board

• The concept of a stakeholder committee tor review any site plan application is to be included in the planning report on the By-law Amendment application for Community Council's endorsement.
• Gary Templeton and Henry Byres agreed that the task force would only be acceptable if it was limited to the above list and done in an expedient fashion so as not to hold up the site plan process and jeopardize the loss of any prospective tenants to the development -- the group agreed that the task force could be done quickly and would have a positive influence.

The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.

(City Council on June 9, 10 and 11, 1999, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The York Community Council recommends the endorsement of the recommendations submitted to Council by the Urban Environment and Development Committee.

The York Community Council submits the following communication (May 18, 1999) from the City Clerk to the Community Councils and the Budget Committee:

Recommendation:

The Urban Environment and Development Committee submitted the following recommendations to City Council for consideration at its meeting on June 9, 1999 and, in addition, forwarded its action in this respect and the report (May 11, 1999) from the Commissioner, Urban Planning and Development to all Community Councils for information, and to the Budget Committee for consideration and report directly to Council for its meeting on June 9, 1999.

The Committee recommended to Council for its meeting on June 9, 1999, the following:

(1) that Recommendations (1), (2) and (3) of the report (May 11, 1999) from the Commissioner, Urban Planning and Development Services be adopted subject to amending Recommendation (1) by deleting the figure "7" and substituting the figure "15" and amending the amounts accordingly, so as to read:

"(2) City Council approve an additional amount of $369,000 to the 1999 salaries and benefits budget of the Urban Planning and Development Services Department in order to fund the hiring of 15 additional planners by the final four months of the current fiscal year (thereby representing an annualized cost of $1,107,000;"

(2) that the past practices of hiring summer planning students be maintained and encouraged.

Background:

At its meeting on May 17, 1999, the Urban Environment and Development Committee had before it the report (May 11, 1999) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services responding to Council's concerns regarding the sufficiency of staff resources in the Urban Planning and Development Services Department to deliver services within the time frames desired by both City Council and the public and recommending that:

(1) City Council approve an additional amount of $172,000 to the 1999 salaries and benefits budget of the Urban Planning and Development Services Department, in order to fund the hiring of 7 additional planners by the final four months of the current fiscal year (thereby representing an annualized cost of $516,600);

(2) City Council approve an additional amount of $135,300 to the 1999 salaries and benefits budget of the Urban Planning and Development Services Department in order to fund the hiring of 6 additional zoning/plans examiners by the final four months of the current fiscal year (thereby representing an annualized cost of $405,900;

(3) the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services report to the Planning and Transportation Committee in the fall of 1999 on the status and service impact of the redeployment of enforcement staff and the re-allocation of administrative cost efficiencies within the Municipal Licensing and Standards Division; and

(4) this report and the actions of the Urban Environment and Development Committee be forwarded to the Community Councils for information, and to the Budget Advisory Committee for consideration.

The Committee also had before it:

- report (May 14, 1999) from Councillor Frances Nunziata, expressing concern with respect to depleted staff resources at York Civic Centre; and

- communication (May 13, 1999) from Patric Bernes, President, DeBerardinis Building and Development Ltd. Expressing concern over the loss of experienced planning staff, particularly in the former Cities of Etobicoke and North York, which has resulted in a delay with general processing of planning and building matters within the amalgamated City of Toronto.

The Committee's action is as noted.

The York Community Council also had before it the following report (May 11, 1999) from the Commissioner, Urban Planning and Development Services:

Purpose:

To respond to Council's concern regarding the sufficiency of staff resources in the Urban Planning and Development Services Department to deliver services within the time frames desired by both City Council and the public.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

Should City Council approve the recommendations contained in this report, the effect would be a total increase in the 1999 Operating Budget of the Urban Planning and Development Services Department of $307,500 and a commitment to an additional $615,000 in the year 2000.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1) City Council approve an additional amount of $172,200 to the 1999 salaries and benefits budget of the Urban Planning and Development Services Department in order to fund the hiring of 7 additional planners by the final four months of the current fiscal year (thereby representing an annualized cost of $516,600).

(2) City Council approve an additional amount of $135,300 to the 1999 salaries and benefits budget of the Urban Planning and Development Services Department in order to fund the hiring of 6 additional zoning/plans examiners by the final four months of the current fiscal year (thereby representing an annualized cost of $405,900).

(3) The Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services report to the Planning and Transportation Committee in the fall of 1999 on the status and service impact of the redeployment of enforcement staff and the re-allocation of administrative cost efficiencies within the Municipal Licensing and Standards Division.

(4) This report and the actions of the Urban Environment and Development Committee be forwarded to the Community Councils for information, and to the Budget Advisory Committee for consideration.

Council Reference/Background/History:

At the special meeting of City Council held on April 26 and 27 to consider the 1999 Operating Budget, concern was expressed on the part of some members of Council regarding the adequacy of the size of the Department's staffing complement to ensure efficient service delivery in the following service areas: building permit processing; municipal standards inspections; and community planning activities.

The Commissioner was requested to report to the Planning and Transportation Committee, the Budget Committee and to the Community Councils (the latter for information purposes only) within a time frame that would allow for Council consideration at its June 9, 10, and 11 meeting. However, the Planning and Transportation Committee does not hold its first meeting until June 14, 1999. Accordingly, in order to meet the June Council meeting directive, it is necessary to report to the May 17, 1999 meeting of the Urban Environment and Development Committee.

Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:

1. Department Amalgamation and Downsizing:

In response to the amalgamation and downsizing targets established by the Corporation in 1998, the Urban Planning and Development Services Department created a plan to meet the two-year target by the end of the first year in order to accelerate stabilization and certainty within the organization. City Council, through its approval of the 1998 Operating Budget, accepted the recommended plan to reduce 112 staff from the then existing staffing complement of 884. (It should be noted that all staffing reductions resulted from the amalgamated functions of planning, building and municipal standards and not licensing. The licensing function at that time was not formally part of the department, nor was it an amalgamating function.) The Department's downsizing plan called for 40 percent of the reductions to come from streamlining the management structure; 40 percent from efficiencies resulting from improved business processes (supported by an integrated information technology system, as well as single tier development review); and 20 percent from specific initiatives, including the adoption of statutory standards for building inspections.

Although the planned reductions were a reasonable expectation from amalgamation, and should not have affected the ongoing delivery of service appreciably, other causes resulted in unintended effects.

When the reductions were proposed in early 1998, it was assumed that the collective budgets of the former municipalities included funded vacancies of up to 20 positions. It was later confirmed that the "1997 collective budget" for Urban Planning and Development Services contained no funded vacancies. Therefore, the total 112 positions, rather than 92, had to be deleted in 1998. Moreover, the budget incorporated an unallocated $700,000 gapping number which had to be managed in 1998, and assumed in 1999.

As was the experience with the whole Corporation, downsizing efforts which had been undertaken by all seven municipalities prior to amalgamation, had not seen their full impact on service delivery prior to 1998, and were not taken into account during budget preparation.

Finally, a particular factor which was not anticipated, and which has a direct impact on resource needs within this Department, was the upturn in the economy. In 1998, the construction value of building permits issued increased by 24% over 1997. After the first quarter of 1999, the upward trend is being equalled, if not exceeded.

Nevertheless, it had been my opinion that the impacts of the staff reductions could be managed through the 1999 transitional year with incidental service effects, pending complete stabilization of the Department by way of harmonized practices, business process review, and supporting information technology systems.

2. Transitional Initiatives Underway:

Within the Urban Planning and Development Services Department, there are several initiatives underway which, when completed, will assist to stabilize the Department and improve service.

As downsizing was implemented in 1998, the targeted voluntary exit program permitted some flexibility in order to achieve the reduction with minimal forced separations. Once the target was achieved, the exit program was closed. However, a number of resignations and constructive dismissals occurred after the required reductions were achieved which resulted in a substantial funded vacancy envelope. The senior management of the Department reviewed these vacancies as they accumulated and directed the funding to meet direct service priorities. As a result, we have currently under competition 10 additional community planner positions and 3 additional plans examiner positions, which should improve the service capacity for both the City Planning and the Building Divisions from their current resource base.

We are conducting consultations with representatives of the development community (the Urban Development Roundtable) to receive input and advice on improving our approval processes. This will lead to an early adoption of some practice improvements, and the finalization of a report to Council recommending new practices for development approvals.

Early in 1998, staff of the Department identified the need for an integrated business management system which would properly link the data needs of building, planning, licensing and municipal standards. This was proposed and approved as a transition project. In fact, the 40 percent reduction attributed to efficiencies was predicated on this updated technology being in place. The project is on target for implementation by the end of September, including training for staff, and will then provide valuable support particularly for staff reviewing and processing building applications. (This, incidentally, is the Department's comprehensive response to Y2K concerns.)

The merging of Licensing and Municipal Standards presents the opportunity to allocate enforcement staff resources more efficiently across the City. Staff of that Division are reviewing the options and will be implementing the appropriate changes throughout the year.

Each Division within the Urban Planning and Development Services Department has undertaken a review of resource requirements across our four-district structure to identify priorities for the redeployment of existing staff resources to manage workload pressures. To the degree that existing collective agreements permit, redeployments have been effected to meet this objective. For example, the resulting distribution of community planners and plans examiners (both existing and under active recruitment) generally reflects the workload distribution by district:

Community Planners:

West District 15 percent

(former Cities of Etobicoke and York)

East District 20 percent

(former City of Scarborough and Borough of East York)

North District 25 percent

(former City of North York)

South District 40 percent

(former City of Toronto)

Plans Examiners:

West District 20 percent

East District 25 percent

North District 20 percent

South District 35 percent

The Department is initiating a comprehensive business process review which will examine our administrative processes in particular and recommend changes which will achieve efficiencies and support service delivery most effectively.

Finally, in response to the Chief Administrative Officer's initiative for multi-year planning, the Urban Planning and Development Services Department will commence a business planning process. This will allow us to identify key performance measures and track meaningful service measures. This approach will put the Department in a better position to relate resources to service outcomes and advise Council accordingly.

3. Proposals for Additional Resources:

The front line staff of the Urban Planning and Development Services Department have delivered excellent service with great professionalism and dedication during the past 16 months, despite exceptional change and uncertainty. The management of the Department has also met the extreme challenges of amalgamation by creating an organization and plan which should meet the expectations of Council, the development community and the public once stability is achieved.

The past 16 months have produced some noteworthy accomplishments which have required a significant commitment of staff resources, such as:

- initiation of the Official Plan process;

- development of harmonized building permit by-laws and fees;

- development and implementation of taxicab reforms;

- restructuring of the Licensing function;

- development and implementation of the Integrated Business Management System;

- development of harmonized property standards and other by-laws; and

- strategic response to the homelessness initiative.

These major initiatives, together with others not mentioned, as well as the necessary amalgamation and transition activities, has been assumed by the same staff responding to ongoing service demands. An assumption of a state of relative stability will free staff resources to address those ongoing service priorities.

Nevertheless, it has become apparent that the current resource capacity within the Urban Planning and Development Services Department is inadequate to meet the current expectations of Council and the public. To respond to Council's directives, I have consulted with the senior management of the Department to identify the critical resource needs which, if met, would assist in meeting these expectations.

If Council approves these additional resources, however, it must be noted that there will not be an immediate impact. The time required to recruit additional staff will result in the current deficiency continuing for a few months. Nevertheless, we would move quickly with the recruitment, and staff of the Human Resources Department have agreed to expedite our requirements to the degree possible given their staff resource limitations.

(a) City Planning Division

In assessing the current situation facing the City Planning Division, the Directors of that Division were consulted. Based upon their experience to date, they have advised that a reasonable level of service could be provided with 15 additional planners in Community Planning. However, because we do not have in place data or methods to determine existing productivity and to predict the effective outcomes of additional resources, my recommendation is that Council consider adding half of that number of planners this year. With greater experience and better analysis, we can report further on planning resource needs in time for the year 2000 budget deliberations. Therefore, I recommend an additional 7 community planners to be distributed according to current workload demands, as follows:

3 South District

1 East District

1 West District

2 North District.

The total annualized cost of these 7 planners is $516,600 (based upon on average cost of $73,800 per planner for salary and benefits). Assuming the earliest that the recruitment could be finalized is the end of August, the 1999 cost would be $24,600 per planner, or $172,200 in total.

(b) Building Division

The current complement of building inspectors is adequate to meet the statutory and prudent inspection requirements of the City, even assuming the anticipated increase in building permit applications.

However, in order to meet preferred turnaround times for building permit applications, we recommend an additional 6 plans examiners positions, to be distributed according to current workload demands and to enable a common ability to meet turnaround times. The distribution of the 6 positions would be as follows:

3 South District

1 East District

1 West District

1 North District

As Council and the public are traditionally advised, the addition of these 6 plans examiners will not guarantee approval of a building permit within a set period of time. The nature of the project, the completeness of the applicant's information, and the quality of response from other reviewing departments and agencies will have the greatest affect on turnaround times.

The total annualized cost of the 6 additional plans examiners is $405,900 (based upon an average cost $67,650 per plans examiner for salary and benefits). Assuming the earliest that the recruitment could be finalized is the end of August, the 1999 cost would be $22,500 per plans examiner, or $135,300 in total.

(c) Municipal Licensing and Standards Division

The merger of the licensing function and municipal standards is in its very early stages. The Taxi Unit has been established with all management in place and existing staff re-deployed. The recruitment of the additional 10 enforcement officers for the Taxi Unit, as approved by Council, has only been initiated. The licensing issuance function is carrying on as before, subject to review as the Division assumes permitting functions from the Works and Emergency Services Department. The remainder of the licensing enforcement staff have been deployed to each of the four districts only as of March, 1999, and the effective use of those staff with enforcement staff from Municipal Standards is still being explored. The business process review of the administrative functions may identify additional resources which can be directed to frontline service (and which is the subject of a requested report to a fall meeting of City Council.)

Given the amount of work still outstanding to respond to the initial direction for the merger and staffing of these two activities, and given the high priority to implement successfully the taxi reform package by the end of the year, it is unrealistic to expect senior management to prudently manage the addition of more staff to this organization in this year. Moreover, until the merger is complete, it is difficult to advise on where the greater need for additional resources will be, or indeed, if they will be necessary. I recommend that staff be given the opportunity to implement the outstanding changes and then report to Council on the outcomes and impact on service.

Conclusions:

The amalgamation and downsizing undertaken by the Urban Planning and Development Services Department have successfully met the stated goals and targets of Council. However, for a variety of reasons, the current impact on service is undesirable. Although the completion of a number of initiatives during this transitional year will result in significant improvement in service response ability by the end of the year, it appears that the interim deficiency is intolerable. Therefore, this report recommends a modest increase in resources to deal with the current situation and to accelerate our longer term ability to meet service expectations.

Contact Name:

Virginia M. West

Commissioner, Urban Planning and Development Services

397-4154

(City Council on June 9, 10 and 11, 1999, received this Clause, for information.)

(a) Election of Chair of the York Community Council.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1) held a Special Meeting on Tuesday, May 11, 1999 at 1:30 p.m. in Committee Room "B", Toronto City Hall, for the purpose of electing a new Chair for the term of office commencing the effective date of the new governance structure, i.e. June 14, 1999; and

(2) elected Councillor Rob Davis as Chair of the York Community Council.

(b) A Harmonized Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) By-law for the City of Toronto - Community Input Process.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1) approved the following recommendations contained in the Policy Options and Recommendations document attached to the report dated March 26, 1999 from the Medical Officer of Health:

(a) Recommendation (2)(i), viz:

"That public places be smoke-free, except for restaurants, bars, bowling centres, casinos and bingo and billiard halls, which may have unenclosed smoking in 25% of space until April 30, 2001 when they become smoke-free;"

(b) Recommendations (3)(i) and 3(ii) regarding designated smoking rooms (DSRs) in public places, viz:

"(i) No DSRs, except where permitted in the Tobacco Control Act, 1994, (e.g. Homes for the Aged); and

"(ii) DSRs up to 25% of space."

(c) Recommendation (4), viz:

"That the Corporation of the City of Toronto develop a corporate policy to prohibit smoking in all municipal facilities including workplaces, whether located in municipal or commercial buildings, except in such cases where this space is reserved for a private function such as a wedding. Where exemptions apply, they should be time limited until April 30, 2001."

(d) Recommendation (5), viz:

"That the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services be requested to consult with the Medical Officer of Health regarding revisions to the Licensing By-law to ensure these revisions have regard for the ETS By-law."

(e) Recommendation (6), viz:

"That the new harmonized by-law be implemented three months following its enactment by City Council."

(2) requested the Medical Officer of Health to submit a status report to the Board of Health in January 2001, on the implementation of the aforementioned recommendations;

(3) requested the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services to report to the Board of Health on:

(a) whether the City of Toronto should consider increasing the fee for a tobacco vending licence to $10,000.00 or other amount to be recommended by the Commissioner, with the intent of increasing the overall per package cost of tobacco; and

(b) whether the City of Toronto should impose a ban on the issuance of a tobacco vending licence in combination with other vending licences, (i.e. confections) with a view to preventing the sale of tobacco in commercial establishments where children and youth frequent; and

(4) referred the foregoing recommendations to the Medical Officer of Health and the City Solicitor for consideration and recommendations back to the Board of Health at its meeting on June 28 and 29, 1999.

The York Community Council, also reports having heard public deputations on May 26, 1999 regarding the above proposed by-law; and having had before it the following communications during consideration of this matter:

(i) (April 26, 1999) from the Secretary, Board of Health, advising that the Board on April 6, 1999:

(1) adopted the report dated March 26, 1999 from the Medical Officer of Health with respect to the community input process for a harmonized Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) By-law for the City of Toronto; and

(2) forwarded such report to the Community Councils for staff presentation and deputations on the Policy Options and Recommendations paper attached thereto, at the Community Council meetings scheduled to be held on May 26 and 27, 1999, with recommendations from the Community Councils to be referred to the Medical Officer of Health and the City Solicitor for consideration and recommendations back to the Board of Health at its meeting on June 28 and 29, 1999.

(ii) (May 6, 1999) from the Secretary, Board of Health, advising that the Board on May 6, 1999, adopted the report dated April 28, 1999 from Councillor John Filion, Chair, Board of Health, which recommended that:

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

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

and advising that the Board of Health further requested the Medical Officer of Health to:

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

(2) circulate the final consolidated report on the ETS by-law in sufficient time to provide members of the Board the opportunity for review prior to the Board meeting on June 28 and 29, 1999;

(iii) (May 25, 1999) from Mr. Michael Perley, Director, Ontario Campaign for Action on Tobacco, providing a summary of their views regarding the proposed harmonization of an environmental tobacco smoke by-law for the City of Toronto; and

(iv) (May 25, 1999) from Mr. Enrico Codogno, Canadian Cancer Society, submitting comments on the positive economic impact regarding the ban on smoking in restaurants and bars in the United States; and on the negative effects of smoking and second-hand smoke.

Dr. Sheela Basrur, Medical Officer of Health, presented the report regarding A Harmonized Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) for the City of Toronto, containing Policy Options and Recommendations, prepared by the Toronto Public Health, dated April 6, 1999.

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

- Mr. Paul Sudolski, Volunteer President, Canadian Cancer Society Unit in the York District; and submitted a brief in regard thereto;

- Ms. Heather Laughlin, employee of the Canadian Cancer Society; and submitted a brief in regard thereto;

- Ms. Judy Myrvold, Chair, Council for a Tobacco-Free Toronto; and submitted a brief in regard thereto;

- Ms. Louisa Cantelon, Volunteer, Canadian Cancer Society; and submitted a brief in regard thereto;

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

- Ms. Lyba Spring, Toronto; and submitted a brief in regard thereto;

- Mr. David Spring, Toronto; and submitted a brief in regard thereto;

- Mr. John Kiru, Coordinator, Weston Business Association;

- Mr. Cameron Johnstone, operator of Delta Bingo and Mayfair Bingo;

- Mr. Tom Bunda, owner, Central Restaurant; and

- Mr. Mike McCallum, owner, Irish Rose Restaurant.

(c) York Community Care Access Centre - Ward 28, York Eglinton.

The York Community Council reports having received:

(1) the information in the slide presentation made by Ms. Catherine Adam, Executive Director, York Community Care Access; and

(2) the following communication:

(March 3, 1999) from the Executive Director, York Community Care Access Centre to Councillor Bill Saundercook, stating that in the recommendations identified by the Infrastructure Sub-Committee to improve the physical and social infrastructure of the York district, it was noted that there was little understanding of the role of the Community Care Access Centre; and advising that a presentation can be made regarding their services and how they relate to other health and social services in the community.

- Ms. Catherine Adam, Executive Director, York Community Care Access Centre, appeared before the Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter.

(d) Lambton House - Ward 27, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having requested the Manager, Public Health Division, Etobicoke Civic Centre, to:

(1) review the Health Division's previous comments with respect to the limit of 40 persons for the liquor licence regarding the Lambton House and to report to the June 22, 1999 meeting of the Community Council, in order to accommodate the Lambton House for the summer season; and

(2) report on a comparison of facilities between the Lambton House and other heritage buildings with liquor licences in the City, with regard to the number of persons permitted in the respective buildings; and

(3) received the following communication:

(May 5, 1999) from Councillor F. Nunziata forwarding a letter from Ms. Eileen Jones, Co-Chair, Warren Park Ratepayers Association, advising that the community is pleased to see the development of the Lambton House, that its capacity is limited to 40 persons and requesting information on the requirements for increasing the number of persons permitted in the building at any one time.

- Ms. Margo Duncan, Secretary-Treasurer, Heritage York, appeared before the Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter.

(e) Property at 75-77 Summit Avenue - Ward 28, York Eglinton.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1) requested the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the City Solicitor to submit a confidential report on the status of this property, for consideration at the June 22, 1999 meeting of the Community Council; and

(2) received the following communication:

(May 5, 1999) from Councillor J. Mihevc advising that several complaints have been received regarding this property and requesting that staff of by-law enforcement, tax and the legal department be in attendance for this item.

(f) 501 Alliance Avenue, Unit #2, Ambiance Banquet Hall - Application for a Liquor Licence for an Outdoor Patio Ward 27, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having authorized the City Clerk or her designate to complete and sign the Municipal Information form and to forward the form with the departmental comments to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario.

The Community Council had before it a report (April 14, 1999) from the City Clerk, providing comments from the relevant City departments regarding an application for a liquor licence from Ambiance Banquet Hall at 501 Alliance Avenue, Unit #2.

(g) Provision of Litter Bins with Advertising.

The York Community Council reports having received the following report:

(May 3, 1999) from the Commissioner, Works and Emergency Services to the Toronto, Scarborough, North York, East York and York Community Councils, advising that on February 2, 3 and 4, 1999, City Council approved a number of recommendations pertaining to issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the provision of litter bins with advertising; that the RFP will solicit proposals from the private sector to supply, install and maintain new litter bins with an advertising component, at no cost to the City, which will replace existing litter bins at various locations within the public road allowances in the City; that the BIAs and other interested parties have been notified that the issue of litter bins with advertising in their community will be on this meeting's agenda; that an RFP for the provision of new litter bins with an advertising component will be issued after direction is received from the Community Councils and Toronto Council as to which Community Councils would like to participate in the litter bins with advertising program and whether there are certain areas or locations that should not be included in the RFP; and recommending that:

(1) the Community Councils, except Etobicoke, advising City Council as soon as possible whether they support replacing existing litter bins with new bins with an advertising component, and if so, whether there are any existing bin locations in the Community Council area that should be excluded.

(h) Request for On-Street Permit Parking on Scarlett Road - Ward 27, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1) requested the Director, Transportation Services, District 1, to investigate and report on the feasibility of introducing on-street permit parking on:

(a) the east side of Scarlett Road, north from St. Clair Avenue West to Edinborough Court; and

(b) the west side of Scarlett Road, north from St. Clair Avenue West to the entrance of the Lambton Golf and Country Club;

(2) requested the City Clerk to undertake a poll of the residents at the above locations, and the residents of the adjacent streets, should the staff report determine that on-street permit parking can be accommodated at the foregoing locations on Scarlett Road; and

(3) received the following communication:

(April 19, 1999) from Councillor B. Saundercook advising that the residents on Scarlett Road are requesting overnight permit parking on specific sections of Scarlett Road; and requesting the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to report on the feasibility of allowing permit parking on:

(1) the east side of Scarlett Road, north from St. Clair Avenue West to Edinborough Court; and

(2) the west side of Scarlett Road, north from St. Clair Avenue West to the entrance of the Lambton Golf and Country Club.

(i) Damage to Retaining Wall on Humberhill Avenue - Ward 27, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having requested the Commissioner, Works and Emergency Services to investigate and report on the following communication:

(May 13, 1999) from Councillor B. Saundercook requesting the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to report on the condition of the retaining wall on Humberhill Avenue overlooking Juliana Court, and on any action that may have taken place during the testing of the fire hydrants on Humberhill Avenue that might have damaged this retaining wall.

(j) Request for Permit Parking on Outlook Garden Boulevard - Ward 27, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1) requested the Director, Transportation Services, District 1, to report on the feasibility of implementing on-street permit parking on Outlook Garden Boulevard; and

(2) received the following communication:

(May 10, 1999) from Councillor F. Nunziata, forwarding a letter (May 6, 1999) from the Manager, Traffic Operations, District 1, providing information on the request for on-street permit parking; advising that this street operates in a two-way north/south direction between Outlook Avenue and Lambton Avenue; that currently on-street parking is allowed at all times on both sides of Outlook Garden Boulevard for a maximum of three (3) hours; that there is a total complement of 32 curbside parking spaces on the east side and it is feasible to implement on-street permit parking along this side of Outlook Garden Boulevard, subject to a poll of the residents to determine majority interest in this proposal.

(k) Request for Poop-And-Scoop Disposal Containers - Ward 27, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1) requested the Director, Transportation Services, District 1, to report on the installation of disposal containers specifically to facilitate the owners of dogs; and

(2) received the following communication:

(May 4, 1999) from Councillor F. Nunziata forwarding a letter from the Warren Park Ratepayers Association regarding dogs running loose in the parklands by the Humber River and on dog owners who do not clean up after their pets; and requesting that staff report on the feasibility of installing containers specifically to facilitate the owners of dogs who scoop up after their animals.

(l) Request for Traffic Control Measures on Scarlett Road - Ward 27, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1) requested the Director, Transportation Services, District 1, to report on:

(a) the installation of a stop light at Scarlett Road and Bernice Crescent;

(b) the reduction of speed to 40 km/h on Scarlett Road between Foxwell Avenue and St. Clair Avenue West; and

(c) a No Right Turn on red, from St. Clair Avenue West on to Scarlett Road; and

(2) received the following communication:

(May 10, 1999) from Councillor F. Nunziata advising that a communication has been received from the Lambton Park Parent Council expressing safety concerns regarding the crosswalk at the intersection of Scarlett Road and Bernice Crescent; and requesting that staff report on:

(1) the installation of a stop light;

(2) the reduction of speed to 40 km/h on Scarlett Road between Foxwell Avenue and St. Clair Avenue West; and

(3) a No Right Turn on red, from St. Clair Avenue West on to Scarlett Road.

(m) Concerns regarding Parking on Vaughan Road, West of Northcliffe Boulevard -Ward 28 - York Eglinton.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1) requested the Director, Transportation Services, District 1, to report on:

(a) options to rectify the sanitation problems on Vaughan Road;

(b) reverting this section of Vaughan Road back to its previous parking regulations;

(c) the feasibility of implementing alternate side parking;

(d) assigning a litter hog to this area; and

(e) contacting the police to enforce the parking regulations as vehicles without permits are parking on a regular basis; and

(2) received the following communication:

(May 3, 1999) from Councillor J. Mihevc advising that due to parking on both sides of Vaughan Road, west of Northcliffe Boulevard which was implemented last year, this section of Vaughan Road cannot be cleaned by the sweepers; that a garbage problem from the neighbouring schools add to the problem; and requesting that staff report on:

(1) options to rectify the lack of cleanliness problem;

(2) reverting this section of Vaughan Road back to its previous parking regulations;

(3) the feasibility of implementing alternate side parking;

(4) assigning a litter hog to this area; and

(5) contacting the police to enforce the parking regulations as vehicles without permits are parking on a regular basis.

(n) Tree Trimming - Ward 28, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1) requested the Director, Parks and Recreation, West District, to report on:

(a) an update on the number of outstanding requests for tree trimming;

(b) the approximate timeframe for the work to be undertake;

(c) reassigning staff from other areas to address the backlog of requests; and

(2) received the following communication:

(April 22, 1999) from Councillor J. Mihevc advising that last year several complaints had been received from residents regarding tree trimming which have not yet been done; and requesting that the parks staff provide an update on the number of requests and the timeframe for the work to be undertaken; and suggesting assistance from other areas to address the backlog.

(o) Parking Prohibition on Avalon Avenue - Ward 27, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1) requested the Director, Transportation Division, District 1, to report on the introduction of a No Stopping regulation, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Avalon Road; and

(2) received the following communication:

(May 12, 1999) from Councillor F. Nunziata forwarding copy of a communication from the Manager, Traffic Operations, District 1, which advises that the introduction of a "No Stopping 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday" regulation is feasible on the west side of Avalon Avenue; and requesting that this matter be placed on the agenda for direction to staff to conduct a poll of the residents.

(p) Request for Change in Director of Traffic on the portion of the Municipal Lane between Nickle Street and Mahoney Avenue - Ward 27, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1) requested the Director, Transportation Services, District 1, to report on the feasibility of changing the direction of traffic from two-way to one-way southbound on the portion of the municipal lane between Nickle Street and Mahoney Avenue; and

(2) received the following communication:

(May 5, 1999) from Councillor F. Nunziata forwarding copy of a communication from the Manager, Traffic Operations, District 1, which provides information on the feasibility of changing the operation of the two-way portion of the municipal lane between Nickle Street and Mahoney Avenue, to one-way southbound; and advising that designating this portion of the lane would provide a consistent standard over the total length of the lane, since this section currently provides access for two abutting residential properties and is accessible in a north/south direction for those residents residing on Cobalt Street, Mahoney Avenue, Nickle Street and Sedan Avenue and suggesting that the residents be consulted to determine their support for this proposal; and requesting that this matter be placed on the agenda for direction to staff to conduct a poll of the residents.

(q) Further Report on Proposed Use of Funds Generated from Cash-in-Lieu of Parkland Dedication.

The York Community Council reports having deferred consideration of the following report to a date to be determined, to allow its members to caucus prior to the June 14, 1999 meeting of the Planning and Transportation Committee, in view of the time constraints at this meeting.

The York Community Council reports having had before it a communication (May 18, 1999) from the City Clerk advising that City Council on May 11 and 12, 1999, had before it Clause No. 5 of Report No. 7 of The Urban Environment and Development Committee, wherein the Committee recommended that the joint report (March 17, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism and the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services be adopted as an interim policy, pending the adoption of a further report from the Commissioners on an adjustment to the policy which would build in initiatives for acquiring parkland in park deficient areas of the City; that Council directed that this Clause be struck out and referred back to the Planning and Transportation Committee for further consideration at its meeting to be held on June 14, 1999, for report thereon to Council for its meeting to be held on July 6, 1999; and that Council also directed that:

(1) a copy of the Clause be forwarded to the Community Councils with the request that they submit their comments thereon to the Planning and Transportation Committee for consideration at its meeting on June 14, 1999;

(2) the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services submit a report to the Planning and Transportation Committee on a policy and mechanism, in the context of planning applications, of identifying parks deficiencies and allocating funding therefor through the budget process;

(3) the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism submit a report to the Planning and Transportation Committee on all concerns expressed by Members of Council in regard to park deficiencies, by district and community; and

(4) the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism and the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services submit a joint report to the Planning and Transportation Committee on mechanisms for acquiring additional parkland in areas that are parkland deficient.

- Mr. Frank Kershaw, Director, Policy and Development Division, Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, appeared before the Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter.

(r) Parks and Recreation - Status of Harmonization of Outdoor Pool Operations - All Wards.

The York Community Council reports having received the following report:

(May 17, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism advising that this report provides a brief update and status report on the harmonization of outdoor pool operations; that the Parks and Recreation Division will operate approximately 80 outdoor pools for the summer of 1999; that these facilities operate differently in each of the former municipalities in terms of length of season and operating hours per day and that there were significant differences in the operations from a risk management and safety procedure standpoint, in operating schedules in terms of the number of hours of operation per day, and in programming schedules for facilities; that the most notable program is the Extended Hour Pool Program which was traditionally operated in the Toronto South District, which allows 6 outdoor pools to remain open until 12:45 a.m. whenever weather reports call for continued hot, hazy and humid conditions; that staff have focussed their efforts on the harmonization of all risk management and safety related issues during the past year, including an external review of all risk management procedures conducted by the Lifesaving Society and has resulted in a new training regimen for the aquatic staff, a new common staff manual and other harmonized safety procedures; that the operating schedules and hours of operation for the former municipalities will be retained for the 1999 season; that the full harmonization of the aquatic operations will take a number of years to fully implement; that a harmonized operating season, hours of operation and potential sites for the extension of extended hours to all districts will be developed for the summer of 2000; that there is the potential for budget implications in the year 2000 operating budget depending on the outcome of these investigations; and recommending that this report be received for information.

(s) New Development Applications for York District - Ward 27, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having received the following report:

(May 17, 1999) from the Director, Community Planning, West District, advising that a new Site Plan Approval application has been received from:

Applicant: Greg Dell and Associates

Owner: Brimley Construction Co. Ltd. under agreement to purchase from Imperial Oil Limited

Property: 4002 Dundas Street West

Proposal: Proposed eight bay coin operated car wash

(t) Request for On-Street Permit Parking on Rectory Road between Weston Road and Coulter Avenue - Ward 27, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1) requested the City Clerk to undertake a poll of the residents on Rectory Road between Weston Road and Coulter Avenue to determine interest in on-street permit parking; and

(2) received the following communication:

(May 19, 1999) from Councillor B. Saundercook forwarding a report from the Manager, Traffic Operations, District 1, to Councillor Saundercook in response to his request regarding the feasibility of on-street permit parking on Rectory Road; and advising that there is a total complement of 13 curbside parking spaces available on the north and east sides of Rectory Road between Weston Road and Coulter Avenue; and that implementation of permit parking is feasible, subject to a poll revealing that the majority of residents are in favour of the proposal.

(u) Request from the Keele-Eglinton BIA for Assistance regarding Spring Clean-Up day on June 3, 1999.

The York Community Council reports having requested the Director, Transportation Services, District 1, to provide assistance as necessary to the Keele-Eglinton BIA, with respect to a Student Spirit - Spring Clean-Up Day, scheduled for June 3, 1999 between 9:45 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

The York Community Council reports having had before it a communication (May 21, 1999) from Mr. Steve Tasses, Chairman, Keele and Eglinton BIA, to Councillor Frances Nunziata, advising that the BIA will be celebrating a Student Spirit - Spring Clean-Up Day on June 3, 1999; that the Principal of York Memorial High School, David Drew, has agreed to the students participating in this effort; and requesting that the City provide a garbage truck, driver, a mobile litter hog and if possible, some gloves.

Respectfully submitted,

BILL SAUNDERCOOK,

Chair.

Toronto, May 26, 1999.

(Report No. 6 of The York Community Council, was adopted, without amendment, by City Council on June 9, 10 and 11, 1999.)