TABLE OF CONTENTS
REPORTS OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES
AND OTHER COMMITTEES
As Considered by
The Council of the City of Toronto
on July 6, 7 and 8, 1999
SCARBOROUGH COMMUNITY COUNCIL
REPORT No. 8
1 Proposed Lane Closing and Surplus Property Declaration Unnamed Lane Extending North from Esquire Road, Plan 4490 Ward 14 - Scarborough Wexford
2 Proposed Left-Turn Restriction on Monastery Lane at Fairfax Crescent Ward 13 - Scarborough Bluffs
3 Proposed Left-Turn Restriction from the new Residential Subdivision south of St. Clair Avenue onto Herron Avenue
Ward 13 - Scarborough Bluffs
4 Parking Prohibition on Raleigh Avenue at Birchmount Road Ward 13 - Scarborough Bluffs
5 Proposed Left-Turn Prohibition at Private Driveway on Victoria Park Avenue Ward 13 - Scarborough Bluffs
6 Request for an All-Way Stop Control on Lawson Road and Meadowvale Road Ward 16 - Scarborough Highland Creek
7 Traffic Concerns at Timberbank Junior Public School on Timberbank Boulevard Ward 14 - Scarborough Wexford
8 Parking on Painted Post Drive Immediately West of Markham Road Ward 15 - Scarborough City Centre
9 Cedar Brae Boulevard Stop Controls Ward 15 - Scarborough City Centre
10 Proposed Left-Turn Prohibition at Private Driveway on Steeles Avenue East Ward 17 - Scarborough Agincourt
11 Stop Control Eastbound on United Square Ward 18 - Scarborough Malvern
12 Derelict Building at the North-East Corner of Brimley Road and Sheppard Avenue Ward 18 - Scarborough Malvern
13 Request for Fence By-law Exemption Kevin Currie, Jennifer Pole-Currie, 25 Ingrid Drive Ward 16 - Scarborough Highland Creek
14 Indoor Soccer Centre Lease Renewal Ward 13 - Scarborough Bluffs
15 Tam Heather Country Club Extension of Agreement Ward 16 - Scarborough Highland Creek
16 Ontario Municipal Board Hearing Loblaw Properties Limited, Deep Pocket Investments Inc. Bellanada Holdings and L. & E. Savella High Density Residential Uses on Lands bounded by Eglinton Avenue, Victoria Park Avenue, Craigton Drive and Pharmacy Avenue Ward 14 - Scarborough Wexford
17 Authorization to Issue Notice Zoning By-law Amendments Resulting from Interim Control By-law 817-1998 SW19980A9
Birchcliff and Clairlea Communities Ward 13 - Scarborough Bluffs
18 Part Lot Control Exemption Application SPL98002 Brookfield Homes South-West Quadrant of Lawrence Avenue and Bridgeport Drive Port Union Village Community Ward 16 - Scarborough Highland Creek
19 Request for Direction Minor Variance Application SA116/99 Dorothy and Ivor Gould, 1099 Birchmount Road
Ward 15 - Scarborough City Centre
20 Sale of Surplus Land at 3001 McCowan Road South of McNicoll Avenue, Former City of Scarborough Ward 18 - Scarborough Malvern
21 Appointment of Scarborough Councillors to Special Purpose Bodies
22 Further Opportunities in Knob Hill and Cliffcrest City-Initiated Official Plan Amendment Former Scarborough
Transportation Corridor Lands Study Phase 3 West - St. Clair Avenue to Brimley Road (W96052)
Wards 13 and 15 - Scarborough Bluffs & Scarborough City Centre
23 Billboard Signs Court Case
24 Other Items Considered by the Community Council
City of Toronto
REPORT No. 8
OF THE SCARBOROUGH COMMUNITY COUNCIL
(from its meeting on June 22 and 23, 1999,
submitted by Councillor Bass Balkissoon, Chair)
As Considered by
The Council of the City of Toronto
on July 6, 7 and 8, 1999
1
Proposed Lane Closing and Surplus Property Declaration
Unnamed Lane Extending North from Esquire Road, Plan 4490
Ward 14 - Scarborough Wexford
(City Council on July 6, 7 and 8, 1999, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)
The Scarborough Community Council reports that, pursuant to Clause 29 of Report No. 13 of the Corporate Services Committee, as adopted by City Council on October 1, 1998, notice of the public hearing held by the Scarborough Community Council on June 22, 1999 with respect to the proposed by-law to stop up and close the public lane east of Victoria Park Avenue extending northerly from Esquire Road, Plan 4490, and to authorize the sale thereof, was published in the Toronto Sun on May 27, June 2, June 9 and June 16, 1999.
The Scarborough Community Council recommends that, as the requirements of the Municipal Act have been fulfilled and no evidence has been presented to the Scarborough Community Council to persuade it that the proposed by-law should not be enacted, that the by-law to stop up and close the public lane east of Victoria Park Avenue extending northerly from Esquire Road, Plan 4490, and to authorize the sale thereof, in the form of the attached draft by-law, be enacted by Council.
Authority: Scarborough Community Council, Report No. 8, Clause No. 1
as adopted by City of Toronto Council on July 6, 7 and 8, 1999
Enacted by: July 8, 1999
CITY OF TORONTO
Bill No. 401
BY-LAW No. -1999
To stop up and close the public lane east of Victoria Park Avenue extending northerly from Esquire Road and to authorize the sale or lease thereof
WHEREAS it is recommended that the public lane east of Victoria Park Avenue extending northerly from Esquire Road be stopped up and closed as a public lane and be sold or leased on terms and conditions to be determined by Council;
AND WHEREAS notice of the proposed by-law to stop up and close the said lane and to authorize the sale or lease thereof was published in _______________ on ______________, 1999;
The Council of the City of Toronto HEREBY ENACTS as follows:
1. The public lane east of Victoria Park Avenue extending northerly from Esquire Road, described as follows:
P.I.N. 06144-0157 (R)
Being the Public Lane on Plan 4490 registered in the Land Registry Office for the Metropolitan Toronto Registry Division (No. 64), in the City of Toronto (formerly the City of Scarborough) and Province of Ontario
is hereby stopped up and closed as a public lane.
2. The soil and freehold of the public lane stopped up and closed by Section 1 of this By-law shall be sold or leased on terms and conditions to be determined by Council.
ENACTED AND PASSED this day of , A.D. 1999.
MEL LASTMAN, NOVINA WONG,
Mayor City Clerk
2
Proposed Left-Turn Restriction on
Monastery Lane at Fairfax Crescent
Ward 13 - Scarborough Bluffs
(City Council on July 6, 7 and 8, 1999, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)
The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (June 7, 1999) from the Director of Transportation Services, District 4:
Purpose:
To report on the direction of former Scarborough Council to provide for a left-turn restriction from Monastery Lane onto Fairfax Crescent.
Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:
The $300.00 (approximate) funds associated with the installation of turn restriction signs are available in the Transportation Services 1999 budget, Account No. 100-TP10226.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that:
(1) the northbound left-turn movement from Monastery Lane onto Fairfax Crescent, be restricted from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, as identified in Appendix 1 of this report; and
(2) the appropriate by-law be amended accordingly.
Council Reference/Background/History:
In a report presented to former Scarborough Council in December 1996, the Commissioner of Works and Environment was directed by Council, as part of the Sisters of St. Joseph development, to erect a number of left-turn restrictions in the community. These included northbound on Monastery Lane at Fairfax Crescent, from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Monday to Friday. The proposal to implement this turn restriction came as a result of a community meeting to discuss the development, in which residents expressed concerns regarding excessive traffic on Fairfax Crescent.
Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:
Monastery Lane is a residential cul-de-sac located on the south side of Fairfax Crescent, just east of W.A. Porter Collegiate Institute. This new subdivision will consist of 55 new homes which are currently being constructed.
This relatively small development will have a minimal impact on the traffic volumes on Fairfax Crescent. There may be a number of motorists who will not comply with this turn restriction, especially if they wish to access W.A. Porter C.I. or have destinations to the west.
Conclusions:
Staff have been directed to install a northbound left-turn restriction on Monastery Lane at Fairfax Crescent, this report provides the necessary by-law wording to accommodate the sign installation. As the direction was to install the signs "when these roads are operational", and construction is still taking place, we will not erect these signs until occupancy of the homes begins. We will also monitor this location, at an appropriate time in the future, to determine motorists' compliance with the turn restriction.
Contact Name:
Bruce D. Clayton
Supervisor, Traffic Engineering, Works and Emergency Services
Telephone: 396-7844
Fax: 396-5681
E-mail: clayton@city.scarborough.on.ca
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Appendix 1
"Prohibited Turns"
Prohibition to be Enacted
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4
Intersection or Turns Times
Portion of Highway Direction Prohibited or Days
Monastery Lane Northbound Left 7:00 a.m. to
at Fairfax Crescent 9:00 a.m.
Monday to
Friday
3
Proposed Left-Turn Restriction from the new Residential
Subdivision south of St. Clair Avenue onto Herron Avenue
Ward 13 - Scarborough Bluffs
(City Council on July 6, 7 and 8, 1999, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)
The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (June 7, 1999) from the Director of Transportation Services, District 4:
Purpose:
To report on the direction of former Scarborough Council to provide for left-turn restrictions from Georgina Gate, Lioba Drive, Moreau Trail, and Vianney Avenue onto Herron Avenue.
Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:
The $1,200.00 (approximate) funds associated with the installation of turn restriction signs are available in the Transportation Services 1999 budget, Account No. 100-TP10226.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that:
(1) the westbound left-turn movements from Georgina Gate, Lioba Drive, Moreau Trail and Vianney Avenue onto Herron Avenue, be restricted from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, as identified in Appendix 1 of this report; and
(2) the appropriate by-law be amended accordingly.
Council Reference/Background/History:
In a report presented to former Scarborough Council in December 1996, the Commissioner of Works and Environment was directed by Council, as part of the Sisters of St. Joseph development, to erect a number of left-turn restrictions in the community. These included westbound on Georgina Gate, Lioba Drive, Moreau Trail and Vianney Avenue at Herron Avenue, from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Monday to Friday. The proposal to implement these turn restrictions came as a result of a community meeting to discuss the development, in which residents expressed concerns regarding the potential of "cars from the new subdivision infiltrating their community".
Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:
This new residential subdivision is located on the southeast corner of St. Clair Avenue and Herron Avenue. This new subdivision will consist of four new streets, all with access on to Herron Avenue. Moreau Trail will also provide access to St. Clair Avenue.
At this location, there may be a number of motorists who will not comply with these turn restrictions, especially if they wish to access Regent Heights Public School or travel south on Pharmacy Avenue.
Conclusions:
Staff have been directed to install westbound left-turn restrictions on all four streets exiting onto Herron Avenue; Georgina Gate, Lioba Drive, Moreau Trail and Vianney Avenue, and this report provides the necessary by-law wording to accommodate the sign installation. As the direction was to install the signs "when these roads are operational", and construction is still taking place, we will not erect these signs until occupancy of the homes begins. We will also monitor this location, at an appropriate time in the future, to determine motorists' compliance with the turn restrictions.
Contact Name:
Bruce D. Clayton
Supervisor, Traffic Engineering, Works and Emergency Services
Telephone: 396-7844
Fax: 396-5681
E-mail: clayton@city.scarborough.on.ca
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Appendix 1
"Prohibited Turns"
Prohibition to be Enacted
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4
Intersection or Turns Times
Portion of Highway Direction Prohibited or Days
Georgina Gate Westbound Left 7:00 a.m. to
at Herron Avenue 9:00 a.m.
Monday to
Friday
Lioba Drive Westbound Left 7:00 a.m. to
at Herron Avenue 9:00 a.m.
Monday to
Friday
Moreau Trail Westbound Left 7:00 a.m. to
at Herron Avenue 9:00 a.m.
Monday to
Friday
Vianney Avenue Westbound Left 7:00 a.m. to
at Herron Avenue 9:00 a.m.
Monday to
Friday
4
Parking Prohibition on Raleigh Avenue
at Birchmount Road
Ward 13 - Scarborough Bluffs
(City Council on July 6, 7 and 8, 1999, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)
The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (June 7, 1999) from the Director of Transportation Services, District 4:
Purpose:
To investigate the need to prohibit parking on the south side of Raleigh Avenue east of Birchmount Road.
Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:
The $150.00 (approximate) funds associated with the installation of the parking prohibition signs is available in the Transportation Services 1999 budget, Account No. 100-TP0226.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that:
(1) the parking regulation identified in Appendix 1 of this report be adopted; and
(2) the appropriate by-law be amended accordingly.
Council Reference/Background/History:
Transportation Services received a request from Councillor Altobello to prohibit parking on the south side of Raleigh Avenue, east of Birchmount Road. The complaint is that parking at this location impedes access of large trucks turning from Birchmount Road.
Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:
Raleigh Avenue is an industrial road located north of Danforth Avenue, between Birchmount Road and Kennedy Road. Although there are some residential properties fronting onto Raleigh Avenue, the majority of the properties are industrial.
Vehicles parking along the south side of Raleigh Avenue at the intersection of Birchmount Road have been observed to interfere with the turning movements of large trucks entering from Birchmount Road.
Conclusions:
A parking prohibition is recommended on the south side of Raleigh Avenue from Birchmount Road to a point 35 metres further east. This prohibition will improve access for large trucks entering from Birchmount Road.
Contact Name:
Bruce Clayton
Supervisor, Traffic Engineering, Works and Emergency Services
Telephone: 396-7844
Fax: 396-5681
E-mail: clayton@city.scarborough.on.ca
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Appendix 1
"No Parking"
Prohibition to be Enacted
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4
Highway Side From To Times or Days
Raleigh South Birchmount 35 metres East of Anytime
Avenue Road Birchmount Road
5
Proposed Left-Turn Prohibition at
Private Driveway on Victoria Park Avenue
Ward 13 - Scarborough Bluffs
(City Council on July 6, 7 and 8, 1999, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)
The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (June 7, 1999) from the Director of Transportation Services, District 4:
Purpose:
To report on the terms of permit issuance as it relates to access restrictions from a newly developed golf driving range site on the east side of Victoria Park Avenue north of Gerrard Street East.
Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:
The developers, Kim Holman and Brian Jacobsen, are responsible for the cost of signing the left-turn exit prohibition under the terms of issuance of their development permit.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that:
(1) the westbound left-turn movement from the driveway on the east side of Victoria Park Avenue, approximately 61 metres north of Musgrave Street, be prohibited at all times, as identified in Appendix 1 of this report;
(2) all costs associated with signing the westbound left-turn prohibition at the driveway be borne by the developers of the property serviced by the driveway, namely Kim Holman and Brian Jacobsen;
(3) the appropriate by-law be amended accordingly.
Council Reference/Background/History:
As a condition of permit issuance, business owners have agreed to the imposition of a westbound left-turn prohibition at all times at their driveway on Victoria Park Avenue, at their cost, which is estimated to be $800.00.
Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:
Kim Holman and Brian Jacobsen applied for a permit to establish a golf driving range business on previously vacant property leased from the City of Toronto on the east side of Victoria Park Avenue, immediately south of the Canadian National Railways (CNR) tracks, north of Gerrard Street East. There is an existing driveway, which provides sole access to the site, approximately 61 metres north of Musgrave Street (40 metres south of CNR overpass) which previously would have been used infrequently by service vehicles.
Because of the close proximity of this site to the CNR overpass, sight lines between southbound motorists on Victoria Park Avenue and patrons of the golf driving range exiting the driveway are poor, and westbound left-turn movements out of the driveway would be unsafe and potentially result in a high collision frequency.
Therefore, as a condition of approving the development application and public access to this site on Victoria Park Avenue, staff recommended and the business owners agreed to the imposition of a westbound left-turn prohibition, in effect at all times, for traffic exiting the existing driveway.
Conclusions:
As a condition of permit approval, and in order to protect public safety, the owners of a golf driving range business being initiated on City-owned land on the east side of Victoria Park Avenue, north of Gerrard Street East, have agreed to the installation of a westbound left-turn prohibition, in effect at all times, at the driveway on the east side of Victoria Park Avenue approximately 61 metres north of Musgrave Street.
Contact Name:
Peter K. Hillier
Manager, Traffic Operations, District 4
Telephone: 396-7148
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Appendix 1
"Prohibited Turns"
Prohibition to be Enacted
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4
Intersection or Turn Times
Portion of Highway Direction Prohibited or Days
Victoria Park Avenue Westbound Left Anytime
at the driveway
61 metres north of
Musgrave Street
6
Request for an All-Way Stop Control on
Lawson Road and Meadowvale Road
Ward 16 - Scarborough Highland Creek
(City Council on July 6, 7 and 8, 1999, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)
The Scarborough Community Council recommends:
(1) that the recommendation in the following report be struck out;
(2) that an all-way stop control be installed at the intersection of Lawson Road and Meadowvale Road; and
(3) that staff review the operation of the all-way stop control and report to Scarborough Community Council in one year's time.
The Scarborough Community Council submits the following report (June 7, 1999) from the Director of Transportation Services, District 4:
Purpose:
To report on the results of studies conducted at the intersection of Lawson Road and Meadowvale Road.
Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:
Not Applicable.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that this report be received for information.
Council Reference/Background/History:
At the request of Councillor Moeser and a petition from residents living on Meadowvale Road and Lawson Road, Transportation Services is reporting the results of our investigations at the intersection of Lawson Road and Meadowvale Road.
Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:
Lawson Road and Meadowvale Road are both residential collector roads. Currently stop signs exist northbound and southbound on Meadowvale Road. As a result of area residents' concerns, a hidden intersection sign has been installed for westbound traffic and the northbound stop line adjusted to assist motorists exiting northbound from Meadowvale Road.
The justification for the installation of traffic control signals (TCS), all-way stop controls (AWSC) and pedestrian crossovers (PXO) is based on technical warrants established by the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO). The analysis of these warrants at this location is based on data compiled from a 12-hour traffic study, of which the highest 8-hours were applied to the warrants. Traffic studies were conducted on Wednesday, February 17, 1999.
Traffic Control Signals:
Study hours used in the warrant calculations were 7:15 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
| MTO - TCS Warrant | Compliance Level |
| Minimum Vehicular Volume | 65% |
| Delay To Cross Traffic | 69% |
To warrant the installation of traffic control signals, compliance levels of 100% are required in one of the above categories or 80% in each. In brief, these findings indicate that there is insufficient vehicular traffic entering the intersection on both the major and minor roads to satisfy the Traffic Control Signal Warrant at this time.
Collision History:
A review of the collision history for the most recent three-year five-month period for which we have complete data, January 1, 1995 to May 31, 1998, reveals the following:
| Year | Total Reported Collisions | Collisions Preventable
By Traffic Control Signals |
Pedestrian Collisions | Other
Collisions |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 to May 31 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
We are unable to review collisions after May 31, 1998 as the complete data is not yet available from the police. Traffic control signals are not warranted based upon this low collision frequency.
Pedestrian Crossover Warrant:
Study hours used in the warrant calculations: 7:15 a.m. to 9:15 a.m., and 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
| MTO - PXO Warrant | Required Volume | Recorded Volume | Compliance |
| Adjusted
Pedestrian Volume |
344 | 116 | 34% |
| Pedestrian Delays
Greater Than 10 Seconds |
75 | 42 | 56% |
To warrant the installation of a pedestrian crossover, compliance levels of 100 percent are required in both of the above categories. The "Required Pedestrian Volume" is based on the "12-hour vehicle volume" of the road.
The Pedestrian Crossover Warrant provides an adjustment factor for senior citizens, unassisted children and handicapped pedestrians. The actual recorded pedestrian volume was 109. This pedestrian volume consisted of the following:
| Types of Pedestrians | Number of Pedestrians |
| Assisted Children | 9 |
| Unassisted Children | 6 |
| Youths / Adults | 93 |
| Senior Citizens | 0 |
| Handi-capped | 1 |
Assisted Children are children crossing the road accompanied by a youth, an adult or a senior citizen.
Out of these 109 pedestrians, 71 percent or 77 pedestrians were generated by the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) bus stops located on the west side of the intersection. With frequent gaps in the traffic flow on Lawson Road, pedestrians did not experience any conflicts with motorists while crossing Lawson Road at this location.
All-Way Stop Control:
The justification for the installation of an all-way stop control is based on a technical warrant established by the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO), and adopted as the City Policy by the former Scarborough Council.
Traffic studies conducted on Wednesday, February 17, 1999 produced the following results which illustrate that the Warrant's requirements for a collector road are not satisfied:
| Study Period | Total Approach Vehicle Volume | Vehicle Volume Split
Major/Minor Roads |
Vehicle/Pedestrian Volume From Minor Road |
| 7:15 to 8:15 a.m. | 594 | 71/29 | 176 |
| 8:15 to 9:15 a.m. | 604 | 77/23 | 144 |
| 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. | 415 | 82/18 | 76 |
| 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. | 555 | 79/21 | 122 |
| 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. | 743 | 84/16 | 124 |
| 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. | 771 | 84/16 | 126 |
| 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. | 656 | 82/18 | 121 |
| 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. | 727 | 82/18 | 130 |
| Warrant Requirements
For Each Hour |
500 | 30/70 or 70/30 | 200 |
To warrant the installation of an all-way stop control the traffic volume requirements for each hour of the eight-hour period must be completely satisfied.
In addition to the Warrant, the following outlines the main reasons why the installation of unwarranted all-way stop controls is not recommended:
(i) Most motorists are reasonable and prudent with no intention of maliciously violating traffic regulations. However, when an unreasonable restriction is imposed (such as an unwarranted all-way stop control) it can result in flagrant violations. In such cases, pedestrians may start to cross the road with a false sense of security, and conflict with a motorist approaching the stop sign without expecting to stop. This will obviously place the pedestrian at risk.
(ii) Unwarranted stop signs often result in an increase in speeds by motorists who try to make up lost time for what they perceive as unnecessary delays.
(iii) The City has an obligation to provide services in an environmentally conscious manner. The installation of unwarranted stop controls not only undermines the Warrant but contributes to unnecessary fuel consumption and higher levels of noise and air pollution. These pollutants most specifically impact those residents in the immediate vicinity of the intersection.
(iv) A situation of indecision is created as to when to cross as a pedestrian or when to start as a motorist.
(v) On either side of the all-way stop, normal gaps in traffic through which crossings could be made safely no longer exist because an all-way stop eliminates motorists traveling in platoons.
(vi) An intersection which previously was not congested is now perceived as a major intersection.
Conclusions:
In summary, our traffic studies reveal that traffic control signals, an all-way stop control or a pedestrian crossover are not warranted at the intersection of Lawson Road and Meadowvale Road. Based on the study results, this intersection is operating safely with the existing controls.
Contact Name:
Bruce Clayton
Supervisor, Traffic Engineering, Works and Emergency Services
Telephone: 396-7844
Fax: 396-5681
E-mail: clayton@city.scarborough.on.ca
7
Traffic Concerns at Timberbank Junior Public School
on Timberbank Boulevard Ward 14 - Scarborough Wexford
(City Council on July 6, 7 and 8, 1999, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)
The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (June 7, 1999) of the Director of Transportation Services, District 4:
Purpose:
To address the need to amend the parking/stopping regulations on Timberbank Boulevard at Timberbank Junior Public School.
Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:
The $1000.00 (approximate) funds associated with the installation of the parking/stopping regulation signs is available in the Transportation Services 1999 budget, Account No. 100-TP0226.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that:
(1) the stopping regulations identified in Appendix 1 of this report be rescinded;
(2) the parking/stopping regulations identified in Appendix 2 of this report be adopted; and
(3) the appropriate by-law be amended accordingly.
Council Reference/Background/History:
At the request of Councillor Kelly and the principal of Timberbank Junior Public School, Transportation Services staff investigated school related traffic/parking conditions. The study results have also been discussed at a public meeting on May 13, 1999 in the community.
Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:
Currently on Timberbank Boulevard, in front of the school, stopping is restricted between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday. This same restriction is posted on the south side of the road east of the pedestrian crossover at Fluellen Drive. A school bus loading zone is also posted in front of the school. Appropriate school warning signs are posted in advance of the school and a 40 km/h speed limit is posted on Timberbank Boulevard.
Pedestrian Crossing Observations:
Transportation Services staff recorded the volume and location of pedestrian crossings on Timberbank Boulevard, on Tuesday, October 26, 1998. These observations revealed a total of 271 pedestrians crossed Timberbank Boulevard during the 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. study periods. Unfortunately, most of the pedestrians (169, or 62 percent) did not utilize the crossing assistance provided by the pedestrian crossover. While no conflicts between pedestrians and motorists were noted during our study, we have requested that the school consider coordinating with the Toronto Police Service, Community Policing Support Unit, the establishment of a school safety patrol program at the school. This program would encourage greater use of the pedestrian crossover, and should result in safer crossing protection for the children.
Vehicle Observations:
Along with the pedestrian study, vehicular traffic observations were taken simultaneously. A total of 153 vehicles (82 in the morning, 71 in the afternoon) parked along the front of the school during the study. Most of these parked along the north/school side of Timberbank Boulevard. Unfortunately, 141 of these vehicles disobeyed the existing No Stopping regulations or school bus loading zone.
Collision History:
In addition to the studies outlined above, we conducted a three-year, five month collision review for the years in which we have the most current data (from January 1, 1995 to May 31, 1998). Seven collisions have been reported during this time period on Timberbank Boulevard in the area of Timberbank Junior Public School.
No pedestrians were involved in any of these collisions, and no personal injuries were reported. Based upon the frequency and the nature of these collisions, they are not indicative of a safety problem.
Modifications to Parking Regulations:
Based on the results of our investigations, we are recommending changes at Timberbank Junior Public School to accommodate "school side parking/opposite side no stopping." The specifics are as follows:
(1) Installing "30 Minute Parking, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday - Friday" signs along the school/north side of Timberbank Boulevard. These permissive parking restrictions would allow children direct access to the school grounds from waiting vehicles. With vehicles permitted to temporarily park next to the school, passengers could avoid passing in front of through traffic. This permissive parking restriction would replace the existing "No Stopping, 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Monday - Friday" prohibition posted along the school frontage. If the "permitted parking" change is approved, there will be sufficient space along the school frontage for approximately 19 private vehicles to park temporarily.
(2) Enhancing the existing "No Stopping Anytime" signage to further delineate nine metres on either side of the pedestrian crossover (PXO) on the north side of Timberbank Boulevard. The south/opposite side of the PXO is already clearly marked.
(3) Reducing the current dimensions of the school bus loading zone from 68 metres to 14 metres and moving it to the east side of the pedestrian crossover. This reduction in the school bus loading zone is intended to maximize the amount of school side parking while still retaining a portion of this curb for special bus services (e.g., special school trips).
(4) Installing "No Stopping, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday - Friday" signs along the south/opposite school side of Timberbank Boulevard. The installation of these signs would require the alteration of the existing "No Stopping, 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Monday - Friday" prohibitions that extend from No. 143 Timberbank Boulevard to Fluellen Drive. Although the dimensions of the stopping prohibitions will remain the same, the new hours are recommended so they are consistent with standardized school area restrictions throughout the Scarborough District of Toronto.
The "No Stopping, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday - Friday" signs would also continue along the south/opposite side of Timberbank Boulevard which is presently unsigned between Fluellen Drive and Temple Bar Crescent (south intersection). These altered and new prohibitions are recommended because they do not allow even temporary stopping during weekdays and they maintain the effective road width for two-way traffic movement. The recommended "No Stopping, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m, Monday - Friday" signs should prevent the school-generated traffic from obstructing private driveways opposite the school between No. 167 and No. 173 Timberbank Boulevard.
Public Consultation:
The recommended modifications described in this report were presented to the public on May 13, 1999, at a public meeting at Timberbank Junior Public School. Those in attendance heard the school principal endorse these recommendations as a major step to improving safety and traffic operations in front of his school. The recommendations were supported unanimously.
Conclusion:
The modifications to the parking regulations on Timberbank Boulevard, as recommended within this report, will improve the safety of pedestrians and the management of traffic in front of Timberbank Junior Public School.
Contact Name:
Bruce Clayton
Supervisor, Traffic Engineering, Works and Emergency Services
Telephone: 396-7844
Fax: 396-5681
E-mail: clayton@city.scarborough.on.ca
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Appendix 1
"No Stopping"
Prohibition to be Rescinded
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4
Highway Side From To Times or Days
Timberbank North 61 Metres East of 189.1 Metres further 7:00 a.m. to
Boulevard Carondale Crescent East 6:00 p.m.
(East Intersection) Monday to Friday
Timberbank South 15 Metres West of 60 Metres further 7:00 a.m. to
Boulevard Fluellen Drive West 6:00 p.m.
Monday to Friday
Appendix 2
"No Stopping"
Prohibition to be Enacted
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4
Highway Side From To Times or Days
Timberbank South 61 metres East of Temple Bar Crescent 8:00 a.m. to
Boulevard Carondale Crescent (South Intersection) 4:00 p.m.
(East Intersection) Monday to Friday
"Parking for Restricted Periods"
Restriction to be Enacted
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Column 5
Maximum
Period
Highway Side From To Times or Days Permitted
Timberbank North 61 metres East 189 metres 8:00 a.m. to 30 minutes
Boulevard of Carondale further East 4:00 p.m.
Crescent (East Monday to
Intersection) Friday
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Parking on Painted Post Drive Immediately
West of Markham Road Ward 15 - Scarborough City Centre
(City Council on July 6, 7 and 8, 1999, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)
The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (May 6, 1999) from the Director of Transportation Services, District 4:
Purpose:
To investigate the need to impose a stopping prohibition on the south side of Painted Post Drive between Markham Road and Sophia Drive.
Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:
The $500.00 (approximate) funds associated with the installation of the stopping prohibition signs is available in the Transportation Services 1999 budget Account No. 100-TP0226.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that:
(1) the stopping regulation identified in Appendix 1 of this report be adopted; and
(2) the appropriate by-law be amended accordingly.
Council Reference/Background/History:
Transportation Services staff have had discussions with Councillor Duguid, and residents of Painted Post Drive, and have also attended a public meeting with regard to the issue of Top Ten Auto parking cars on Painted Post Drive. At the aforementioned meeting, attended by both residents of the street and the owner and staff of Top Ten Auto, the issue of the car dealer parking plated and unplated vehicles on the road and on the grass boulevard was discussed. At the time, Top Ten Auto staff indicated that they would not continue parking on city property. According to residents, Top Ten Auto limited the parking of their vehicles to their own property for a short period of time after the meeting. However, they have now returned to their previous practice of parking vehicles on the road and boulevard.
Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:
Painted Post Drive is a residential street located between Ellesmere Road and Lawrence Avenue, on both sides of Markham Road. At present, parking is prohibited on the north side of the road between Markham Road and Bellamy Road North. Top Ten Auto Sales is located on the southwest corner of Markham Road and Painted Post Drive.
City of Toronto staff have observed several vehicles parked on Painted Post Drive, most of which appear to belong to Top Ten Auto. Residents have also kept Councillor Duguid's office and Transportation Services staff apprised of the parking activity on the street. Also, Parking Enforcement officers have visited this location on numerous occasions.
As on-street parking abuses are continuing on this street, Councillor Duguid surveyed the residents on the south side of Painted Post Drive between Markham Road and Sophia Drive. This survey revealed that the majority of residents supported a No Stopping Anytime prohibition on this section of road.
Conclusions:
A stopping prohibition is recommended on the south side of Painted Post Drive from Markham Road to Sophia Drive to prevent abuses of the existing parking regulations. Staff will continue to monitor this area following installation of the signs to determine if additional parking/stopping regulations are required.
Contact Name:
Bruce Clayton
Supervisor, Traffic Engineering, Works and Emergency Services
Telephone: 396-7844
Fax: 396-5681
E-mail: clayton@city.scarborough.on.ca
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Appendix 1
"No Stopping"
Prohibition to be Enacted
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4
Highway Side From To Times or Days
Painted Post South Markham Sophia Anytime
Drive Road Drive
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Cedar Brae Boulevard Stop Controls
Ward 15 - Scarborough City Centre
(City Council on July 6, 7 and 8, 1999, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)
The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (June 8, 1999) from the Director of Transportation Services, District 4:
Purpose:
To investigate the need for a stop control on Amarillo Drive at Cedar Brae Boulevard; Braeburn Boulevard at Cedar Brae Boulevard; and Fairway Drive at Cedar Brae Boulevard.
Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:
The $450.00 (approximate) funds associated with the installation of stop signs are available in the Transportation Services 1999 budget, Account No. 100-TP10226.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that:
(1) the stop signs identified in Appendix 1 of this report be rescinded;
(2) the stop signs identified in Appendix 2 of this report be adopted; and
(3) the appropriate by-laws be amended accordingly.
Council Reference/Background/History:
At the request of the Toronto Police Service, Transportation Services investigated the need for a stop control on Braeburn Boulevard at Cedar Brae Boulevard. A collision at this location prompted this request. Unfortunately, we have not received a copy of this report from the police.
Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:
Cedar Brae Boulevard runs north from Bellamy Road North, immediately north of Eglinton Avenue. At present, the intersecting roadways of Danmary Road, Grace Street (all-way stop control), and Nelson Street, are all controlled by stop signs at Cedar Brae Boulevard. The remaining intersecting roadways of Amarillo Drive, Braeburn Boulevard, and Fairway Drive are uncontrolled. It is the intent of this report to by-law Cedar Brae Boulevard as a "Through Street", thus designating all intersecting roadways as stop streets.
Conclusions:
As a result of our review of this area, a stop sign on all roadways intersecting Cedar Brae Boulevard will clearly define the right-of-way, as well as providing area uniformity in traffic controls.
Contact Name:
Bruce Clayton
Supervisor, Traffic Engineering, Works and Emergency Services
Telephone: 396-7844
Fax: 396-5681
E-mail: clayton@city.scarborough.on.ca
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Appendix 1
"Compulsory Stops"
Regulations to be Rescinded
Column 1 Column 2
Intersection Stop Street
Danmary Road and Danmary Road
Cedar Brae Boulevard
Grace Street and Grace Street
Cedar Brae Boulevard
Nelson Street and Nelson Street
Cedar Brae Boulevard
Appendix 2
"Through Streets"
Regulations to be Enacted
Column 1 Column 2
Highway From To
Cedar Brae North Limit of Bellamy Road West Limit of
Boulevard North/Trudelle Street Bellamy Road North
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Proposed Left-Turn Prohibition at
Private Driveway on Steeles Avenue East
Ward 17 - Scarborough Agincourt
(City Council on July 6, 7 and 8, 1999, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)
The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (June 7, 1999) from the Director of Transportation Services, District 4:
Purpose:
To report on the terms of permit issuance as it relates to access restrictions from a shopping centre development on the south side of Steeles Avenue immediately east of Silver Star Boulevard/Old Kennedy Road.
Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:
The developers, King-Century Corporation, are responsible for the cost of signing the left-turn entry and left-turn exit prohibitions under the terms of issuance of their development permit.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that:
(1) the northbound left-turn movement from the driveway on the south side of Steeles Avenue, approximately 60 metres east of Silver Star Boulevard, be prohibited at all times, as identified in Appendix 1 of this report;
(2) the westbound left-turn movement into the driveway on the south side of Steeles Avenue, approximately 60 metres east of Silver Star Boulevard, be prohibited at all times, as identified in Appendix 1 of this report;
(3) all costs associated with signing the northbound and westbound left-turn prohibitions at the driveway be borne by the developers of the property serviced by the driveway, namely King-Century Corporation; and
(4) the appropriate by-law be amended accordingly.
Council Reference/Background/History:
As a condition of permit issuance, business owners have agreed to the imposition of a northbound and westbound left-turn prohibition at all times at their driveway on Steeles Avenue, at their cost, which is estimated to be $1,400.00.
Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:
King-Century Corporation applied for a permit for a shopping centre development on the south east corner of Steeles Avenue East and Silver Star Boulevard.
The property is serviced by four driveways: three are full-movement driveways on Silver Star Boulevard; the other is an "in right/out right" driveway on Steeles Avenue approximately 60 metres east of the Steeles Avenue and Old Kennedy Road/Silver Star Boulevard intersection.
Because of the close proximity of the Steeles Avenue driveway to the intersection, and the traffic conditions on Steeles Avenue itself, northbound and westbound left-turn movements out of and into the driveway would be unsafe and potentially result in a high collision frequency.
Therefore, as a condition of approving the development application and public access to this site on Steeles Avenue, staff recommended and the developers agreed to the imposition of northbound and westbound left-turn prohibitions, in effect at all times, for traffic exiting and entering the driveway. Motorists wishing to enter the site from the east, or exit the site to proceed west, can use the full-movements driveway on Silver Star Boulevard and perform their left-turn manoeuvres at the intersection of Steeles Avenue and Silver Star Boulevard.
Conclusions:
As a condition of permit approval, and in order to protect public safety, the developers of a shopping centre on the southeast corner of Steeles Avenue at Silver Star Boulevard have agreed to the installation of northbound and westbound left-turn prohibitions, in effect at all times, at the driveway on the south side of Steeles Avenue approximately 60 metres east of Silver Star Boulevard.
Contact Name:
Peter K. Hillier
Manager, Traffic Operations, District 4
Telephone: 396-7148
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Appendix 1
"Prohibited Turns"
Prohibition to be Enacted
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4
Intersection or Turns Times
Portion of Highway Direction Prohibited or Days
Steeles Avenue East Westbound and Left Anytime
at the driveway Northbound
60 metres east of
Silver Star Boulevard
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Stop Control Eastbound on United Square
Ward 18 - Scarborough Malvern
(City Council on July 6, 7 and 8, 1999, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)
The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (June 7, 1999) from the Director of Transportation Services, District 4:
Purpose:
To investigate the need for a stop sign eastbound on United Square at United Square.
Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:
The $150.00 (approximate) funds associated with the installation of a stop sign are available in the Transportation Services 1999 budget, Account No. 100-TP10226.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that:
(1) the stop sign identified in Appendix 1 of this report be adopted; and
(2) the appropriate by-law be amended accordingly.
Council Reference/Background/History:
At the request of a resident of United Square, Transportation Services investigated the need for a stop control eastbound on United Square at United Square.
Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:
United Square is located in the residential community south of Sheppard Avenue, west of Neilson Road. At present, no stop controls are erected at this "T" intersection. A review of the collision history for the past three years and five month period, January 1, 1996 to May 31, 1998 did not reveal any reported collisions at this intersection. However, a stop sign eastbound on United Square would clearly define the right-of-way and stop motorists in advance of the sidewalk on the west side of the street. No tree trimming will be required to install this sign.
Conclusions:
As a result of our review of this location, a stop sign is recommended eastbound on United Square where it intersects United Square to clearly define the right-of-way at this intersection.
Contact Name:
Bruce Clayton
Supervisor, Traffic Engineering, Works and Emergency Services
Telephone: 396-7844
Fax: 396-5681
E-mail: clayton@city.scarborough.on.ca
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Appendix 1
"Compulsory Stops"
Regulation to Be Enacted
Column 1 Column 2
Intersection Stop Street
United Square and United Square
United Square (Eastbound)
12
Derelict Building at the North-East Corner of
Brimley Road and Sheppard Avenue
Ward 18 - Scarborough Malvern
(City Council on July 6, 7 and 8, 1999, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)
The Scarborough Community Council recommends:
(1) that the recommendation contained in the following report be struck out;
(2) that City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards:
(a) to issue an Order to Comply to demolish the building at the north-east corner of Brimley Road and Sheppard Avenue; and
(b) to continue to provide status reports on this issue to Scarborough Community Council.
The Scarborough Community Council reports, for the information of Council, having adopted the following motions:
(i) that Councillor Cho be permitted an opportunity for further consultation with all the parties involved, and further, that Councillors Balkissoon and Cho be encouraged to meet with the parties as soon as possible; and
(ii) that the East District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, provide photographs of this building site to City Council.
The Scarborough Community Council submits the following report (June 7, 1999) from the East District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards:
Purpose:
To report on the Municipal Licensing and Standards Division's actions to date.
Financial Implications and Impact Statement:
Nil.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that this report be received for information purposes.
Background:
At its meeting in February of this year, the Community Council directed the Executive Director of the Municipal Licensing and Standards Division "to take all necessary steps to commence proceedings under all applicable laws up to the point of requesting authority for the City to demolish the building at the north-east corner of Brimley Road and Sheppard Avenue". The Executive Director was also requested "to report quarterly, or as necessary, to the Scarborough Community Council on the status of the actions taken to date".
Report:
Subsequent to the February meeting, a notice, dated May 3, 1999, under the Property Standards By-law was issued to the Bank of China (Canada). The notice stated that "the deteriorated structure, which is not in keeping with the surrounding neighbourhood, shall be demolished with lands left in a graded and tidy condition".
The Bank of China responded by meeting with the East District Manager. During the meeting, the Senior Vice President, Tianpen Wu, indicated that the Bank objected to the notice since it was their understanding that the building was structurally sound. It was also indicated that a Purchase Agreement was finalized in January 1999 with a due diligence period until the end of May and a closing set for July. In this regard, Mr. Wu expressed concerns that the Notice to Comply could jeopardize the Bank's efforts to market the building. The Bank's position was re-iterated by letter dated June 3, 1999.
Comments:
The City is now in a position to issue an Order to Comply; however, in recognition of the current due diligence period, it is intended that the Order not be issued until the end of July. The issuance of the Order will afford certain rights of appeal to the Bank and these rights are expected to be utilized.
Contact Name:
Bryan Byng
East District Manager
(416) 396-7731
(416) 396-4266 Fax Number
byng#u#b@city.scarborough.on.ca
(City Council on July 6, 7 and 8, 1999, had before it, during consideration of the foregoing Clause, a communication (July 2, 1999) from Mr. Tianpeng Wu, Senior Vice-President, Bank of China (Canada), requesting Council to refer the recommendations of the Scarborough Community Council to staff for a further report on the potential redevelopment of the existing structure.)
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Request for Fence By-law Exemption
Kevin Currie, Jennifer Pole-Currie, 25 Ingrid Drive
Ward 16 - Scarborough Highland Creek
(City Council on July 6, 7 and 8, 1999, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)
The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (May 31, 1999) from the East District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards:
Purpose:
The applicant is seeking an exemption to permit an existing 1.9 metre (6 feet 3 inch) privacy fence to remain in the street yard whereas By-law 24945, as amended, permits a maximum height of 1.2 metres (4 feet).
Financial Implications and Impact Statement:
Nil.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that City Council approve the application to permit the existing board on board privacy fence to remain at a height of 1.9 metres (6 feet 3 inches) located in the street yard of the west side of the property abutting Ingrid Drive and further, as a condition of approval, it is recommended that the fence be lowered to a height of 1.2 metres (4 feet) or adjusted so as to create a sight triangle for a distance of 1.8 metres (6 feet) along the sidewalk and driveway when the fence is eventually replaced.
Background/History:
Acting upon a complaint received, an inspection of a fence was undertaken at the premises municipally known as 25 Ingrid Drive. The inspection revealed a 1.9 metre (6 feet 3 inch) fence located in the street yard abutting the sidewalk along Ingrid Drive and the driveway of the subject property. As a result of the inspection, a notice dated March 25, 1999 was issued to the registered owners.
Subsequent to this notice, the owner, under a letter dated April 9, 1999 made a request for an exemption to the by-law. The owner noted that the fence was erected approximately six years ago in order to provide privacy for the owners while using their rear yard. It was also noted that at the time of construction, the municipality was contacted and the owner was advised that a two metre (6 feet 8 inch) fence could be constructed.
Comments:
The subject property is located at the north-east corner of the intersection of Milford Haven Drive and Ingrid Drive. However, the fence which is the subject of this report is located in the rear yard area and does not impact sight line at the intersection.
The current fence by-law was enacted in October 1996 and as such, the advice provided to the property owner six years ago was valid. Unfortunately, no mechanism exists to exempt lawfully constructed fences from the current by-law except by site specific application to Community Council.
Access to the applicant's parking space is provided from Ingrid Drive. Owing to the proximity of the abutting sidewalk there is concern that drivers of vehicles backing out of the driveway will not be able to see pedestrians walking north. As a result of this problem it is suggested that the creation of 1.8 metre (six foot) sight triangle would address this concern. As the fence was lawfully constructed six years ago with no apparent problem to date, it is reasonable to deal with the lowering of the fence sections when the fence is ultimately replaced.
Justification:
Section 14 of By-law 24945, as amended, provides that any person may apply for an exemption to any provision of the by-law.
Contact Name:
Bryan Byng
East District Manager
(416) 396-7731
(416) 396-4266 Fax Number
byng#u#b@city.scarborough.on.ca
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The Community Council received a communication (June 14, 1999) from Mr. Kevin Currie in support of his application for a Fence By-law exemption, a copy of which was provided to all Members of Community Council, and a copy thereof is on file in the Office of the City Clerk, Scarborough Civic Centre.
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Indoor Soccer Centre Lease Renewal
Ward 13 - Scarborough Bluffs
(City Council on July 6, 7 and 8, 1999, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)
The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (June 1, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism:
Purpose:
To renew the Lease Agreement between the Scarborough Soccer Association and the City of Toronto for the Scarborough Soccer Centre, formerly Clairlea Arena, 45 Fairfax Crescent. (The current lease expires June 30, 1999 - see Appendix A.)
Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:
No funding sources required.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that:
(1) appropriate staff be authorized to undertake the necessary action to execute the renewed lease agreement between the Scarborough Soccer Centre and the City of Toronto; and
(2) the lease be renewed for a 10-year period, with an option for a further renewal of 10 years; no other terms of the existing lease are to be altered.
Impact:
The new lease recommended allows the Scarborough Soccer Association (through its Board of Management for the Scarborough Soccer Centre) to continue to operate this, the only indoor soccer facility in the East District. The terms of the lease remain the same with the exception of the length of the term. Increasing the lease term length from 5 years to 10 years, provides the Association the opportunity to make expensive leasehold improvements, which would outlive the term of the lease.
Not renewing the lease would result in no access to indoor soccer in the East District of the City of Toronto. 84 youth teams and 104 senior teams would have no capability of playing in the fall/winter season. In addition, there would be no provision for seniors indoor lawn bowling and summer lacrosse.
Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:
The Scarborough Soccer Association needs to replace the existing astro turf at the expense of close to $300,000.00. The Association needs assurance that the Centre will be theirs to use for the life of the astro turf (beyond the next five years).
The Scarborough Soccer Centre Facility Chairman, Mr. Mike Burke, has provided an overview of the history of the Centre's origins and increasing use of the Centre since it opened in 1992 (Appendix B).
The leasehold improvements have totalled $425,000 since 1992 (Appendix C). The organization has fulfilled all past obligations to the City and has provided a professionally operated indoor soccer facility for the sports community.
The recommendations are the result of the meetings involving the President of the Scarborough Soccer Centre, Manager of the Scarborough Soccer Centre and City staff.
Conclusions:
The longer-term lease between the Scarborough Soccer Centre and the City of Toronto will provide the opportunity for the residents of the East District to enjoy a further improved indoor soccer facility.
Contact Name:
Anne Jackson
Supervisor, Parks & Recreation, East District, South Region
392-2651
(A copy of the appendices referred to in the foregoing report has been provided to all Members of the Scarborough Community Council and a copy thereof is on file in the office of the City Clerk, Scarborough Civic Centre.)
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Tam Heather Country Club Extension of Agreement
Ward 16 - Scarborough Highland Creek
(City Council on July 6, 7 and 8, 1999, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)
The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (June 3, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, subject to striking out Recommendations Nos. (3) and (4) and substituting in lieu thereof, the following:
"(3) the City Auditor be requested to undertake the audit of the financial operations and report thereon to the Audit Committee and City Council in October, 1999;
(4) the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism be requested to undertake a full review of the Tam Heather Country Club operations and report thereon to the Scarborough Community Council in October, 1999;"
and adding a new Recommendation No. (5):
"(5) the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, be requested to report to the next meeting of the Scarborough Community Council, to be held on July 15, 1999, on the composition of the current Board of Directors of the Tam Heather Country Club and a method of appointing a member of the Scarborough Community Council thereto.";
so that the Recommendations shall now read, as follows:
"(1) the current interim agreement with the Tam Heather Country Club be extended from July 1, 1999 to April 28, 2000;
(2) a detailed review of the existing agreement be undertaken prior to the expiry of the initial four (4) year term on April 28, 2000;
(3) the City Auditor be requested to undertake the audit of the financial operations and report thereon to the Audit Committee and City Council in October, 1999;
(4) the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism be requested to undertake a full review of the Tam Heather Country Club operations and report thereon to the Scarborough Community Council in October, 1999; and
(5) the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, be requested to report to the next meeting of the Scarborough Community Council, to be held on July 15, 1999, on the composition of the current Board of Directors of the Tam Heather Country Club and a method of appointing a member of the Scarborough Community Council thereto."
The Scarborough Community Council reports having requested that the members of the Scarborough Community Council be immediately provided with a copy of the composition of the current Board of Directors.
The Scarborough Community Council submits the following report (June 3, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism:
Purpose:
To seek approval to extend the current interim agreement with the Tam Heather Country Club for the period July 1, 1999 to April 28, 2000.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that:
(1) the current interim agreement with the Tam Heather Country Club be extended from July 1, 1999 to April 28, 2000;
(2) a detailed review of the existing agreement be undertaken prior to the expiry of the initial four (4) year term on April 28, 2000;
(3) the financial report for the 1998-1999 season be reported to Council in October 1999; and
(4) staff continue to work with and monitor financial results of the Club and review all long term implications for this partnership to succeed.
Council Reference/Background/History:
The former City of Scarborough acquired the Tam Heather Country Club in 1994 and has been operating the facility in partnership with the Club since that date under the authority of an "interim
operating agreement" which directs that the Club be responsible for the operating costs of the facility.
The operating agreement has been renewed on a year-to-year basis and expires June 30, 1999. The initial four (4) year term expires on April 28, 2000.
Comments and /or Discussion and/or Justification:
The Club entered into the 1998-1999 season with a previous year operating deficit of $5,679.00.
Preliminary year end results indicate that the Club will report an operating deficit of $4,504.00 for the year ending April 30, 1999. This amount needs to be audited and full details will be reported to Council in October 1999.
In addition, the agreement further requires that an amount of $15,000.00 be set aside each year as a "reserve account" for future plant maintenance. The 1998-99 season will be the fifth season in a row in which the Club could not provide an annual contribution for such a purpose.
The Board of Directors of the Club has presented a 1999-2000 budget which reflects appropriate actions to operate the facility on a break-even basis. Staff are working with the Club to explore options that will help reduce the deficit and meet their obligations for contributions to the reserve account. However, it is unlikely that sufficient operating dollars will be available to make a contribution to the reserve account. New initiatives will need to be undertaken if this commitment is to be met.
Conclusions:
The Board of Directors of the Club is working very hard to satisfy the terms of the agreement and has presented a 1999-2000 budget which reflects appropriate actions to continue to operate the facility on a break-even basis. Staff will continue to monitor the financial results and will review all long term implications for this partnership to succeed.
Contact Name:
Margaret Crosby
Tel: (416) 396-4355
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Ontario Municipal Board Hearing
Loblaw Properties Limited, Deep Pocket Investments Inc.
Bellanada Holdings and L. & E. Savella
High Density Residential Uses on Lands bounded by
Eglinton Avenue, Victoria Park Avenue,
Craigton Drive and Pharmacy Avenue
Ward 14 - Scarborough Wexford
(City Council on July 6, 7 and 8, 1999, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)
The Scarborough Community Council recommends that City Council:
(a) reaffirm the position taken by the Council of the former City of Scarborough at its meeting held on June 24, 1991, embodied in Clause 2 of Report No. 14 of the Planning Committee, under "A. Official Plan", Recommendations Nos. (1) through (5), subject to amending Recommendation No. (1) to read as follows:
"(1) Non-residential uses to a maximum density of 0.6 times the area";
so that such Recommendations shall now read as follows:
"A. Official Plan
That Council amend the Clairlea Secondary Plan with respect to the land on the north side of Eglinton Avenue between Victoria Park and Pharmacy Avenue, comprising approximately 6.7 hectares (16.6 acres), being Part of Lot 35, Concession D, Part of Block D, Registered Plan 4362 and Part of Block A, Registered Plan 4722, by deleting the existing designations and substituting a 'Commercial Mixed Use' designation, and adding the following numbered policies:
(1) Non-residential uses to a maximum density of 0.6 times the area.
(2) Amendments to the Zoning By-law to permit increased building height or density of development may require the provision of facilities, services or matters to improve the landscaping, pedestrian walkways, road improvements, transit related facilities, public utilities and/or community facilities available to the area residents and employees pursuant to Section 36 of the Planning Act.
(3) Scarborough Council and the owner of this property may also enter into an agreement under Section 36 of the Planning Act to ensure that the proposed development meets the provincial government's policy of providing 25 percent of the units as affordable housing.
(4) The public parkland and facilities for the development may be provided through Section 41(3) of the Planning Act which allows the use of an alternative requirement based on 1 hectare of land for every 300 dwelling units or a lesser amount, which may be taken as a cash payment in lieu of a conveyance.
(5) Development within the Eglinton/Victoria Park Gateway area shall implement overall Council-adopted design guidelines."; and
(b) direct the City Solicitor:
(i) to advise the Ontario Municipal Board that appropriate wording modifications to Recommendation No. (3) must be undertaken to reflect current City policy on the provision of affordable housing;
(ii) to advise the Ontario Municipal Board that the development densities permitted by Official Plan Amendment No. 811 are appropriate for the entire quadrant formed by Victoria Park Avenue, Craigton Drive, Pharmacy Avenue and Eglinton Avenue, if these lands are considered as a comprehensive and integrated set of development parcels which, if developed separately, need to have specific regard to each other in the Zoning By-law due to their interdependencies;
(iii) to advise the Ontario Municipal Board that Council reaffirms the statements in Official Plan Amendment No. 964 with respect to the requirements for transportation and servicing impact studies, the utilization of Holding (H) provisions and additional further avenues of financial compensation (which may include the use of Section 37 of the Planning Act); further, if the High Density designation is applied to those lands presently designated Medium Density Residential in the aforementioned quadrant, advise the Ontario Municipal Board that Official Plan Amendment No. 964 should apply to the entire quadrant; and
(iv) to request the Ontario Municipal Board that any decision on the Official Plan be withheld until the Section 37 agreement has been finalized.
The Scarborough Community Council submits the following report (May 12, 1999) from the City Solicitor:
Purpose:
To report on the upcoming Ontario Municipal Board hearing and to seek Council's direction on the appellant's request to have high density residential uses included in the Official Plan for the lands described above.
Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:
If Council supports the request for an Official Plan Amendment adding high density residential uses, there will be no financial implications as City Planning staff can provide evidence in support of this position.
If Council does not support the request for high density residential uses, outside consultants will be required to give evidence at the September OMB hearing which will impact the Legal Services Operating Budget.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that the City Solicitor be given instructions with respect to the request for an Official Plan Amendment providing for high density residential uses at the upcoming Ontario Municipal Board hearing.
Council Reference/Background/History:
In 1991, the former Scarborough Council approved OPA 811 for the Loblaws Supercentre site on the Northeast corner of Eglinton Avenue and Victoria Park Avenue in the Clairlea Community Secondary Plan area. This comprehensive amendment, which was requested by Loblaws and recommended by Planning staff, changed the designation of the subject lands from District Commercial Uses to Commercial Mixed Use. This later designation allowed for the expansion of the existing commercial component as well as for high density residential uses. City Planning staff were and remain of the view that the area is appropriate for higher density residential uses because of transit and other amenities available in this area. In the years since 1991, the lands to the east of the subject site have been successfully redesignated from industrial to commercial uses with the OMB's approval of OPA 965.
In the process leading up to the OPA 965 hearing before the Board in December, 1996, Scarborough Council advised that they were opposed to the residential component of OPA 811 for the Supercentre site in response to Loblaws' appeal of OPA 965. As previously reported, Loblaws lost those appeals and both OPA 965 and the Knob Hill Farms Zoning By-law are now approved.
In 1998, Loblaws again applied for an Official Plan Amendment to provide for high density residential uses on its own Supercentre site and other immediately abutting lands. Loblaws has since appealed the application to the Ontario Municipal Board. Subsequent appeals by the abutting owners have resulted in all lands in the quadrant formed by Victoria Park, Eglinton Avenue East, Pharmacy Avenue and Craigton Drive being before the Board. City planning staff have considered this request and remain consistent in their advice that this use is appropriate for these lands subject to transportation system improvements which could be achieved through the development process.
The OMB has now determined that it will hear these requests for high density residential uses in a four week period commencing September 7, 1999.
As a result of Council's original approval of high density residential uses and its subsequent reversal of that position, the Board has asked that the City establish a final position on the density issue by the next pre-hearing conference scheduled for June 29, 1999. The Board's disposition on the last pre-hearing conference is attached.
As requested by the Board, the Legal Department is seeking Council's direction on the request for high density residential uses on these lands. If Council supports the request for high density, there will be no financial implications as City Planning staff are in support of this position. However, if Council does not support the applicant's proposal, outside consultants will be required to give evidence at the September hearing.
Contact Name:
Brendan O'Callaghan, Solicitor
Planning & Administrative Tribunal Law
Tel: (416) 392-7786
Fax: (416) 392-0005
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Authorization to Issue Notice
Zoning By-law Amendments Resulting from
Interim Control By-law 817-1998 SW19980A9
Birchcliff and Clairlea Communities
Ward 13 - Scarborough Bluffs
(City Council on July 6, 7 and 8, 1999, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)
The Scarborough Community Council recommends that City Council extend Interim Control By-law No. 817-1998, as it applies to No. 255 Blantyre Avenue, for a further six-month period beyond October 28, 1999.
The Scarborough Community Council reports having approved the Recommendation contained in the following report (June 7, 1999) from the Director of Community Planning, East District, subject to adding thereto a request that the Director of Community Planning, East District, undertake a community consultation process regarding appropriate zoning standards for No. 255 Blantyre Avenue and bring forward recommendations thereon in a future report to Community Council.
The Scarborough Community Council submits the following report (June 7, 1999) from the Director of Community Planning, East District:
Purpose:
The purpose of this report is to obtain Community Council authorization to issue Notice of a Public Meeting to consider proposed Zoning By-law Amendments applying to 10 properties in the Birchcliff and Clairlea Communities. These properties all contain Places of Worship and are currently subject to Interim Control By-law 817-1998 which is in effect until October 28, 1999. As directed by Council, the proposed amendments result from a study which assesses the suitability of maintaining zoning permissions for Nursing Homes and Senior Citizens' Homes on the subject properties and proposes appropriate zoning standards.
Financial Implications:
None.
Recommendation:
That Scarborough Community Council direct staff to issue Notice of a Public Meeting to be held at the September 14, 1999 meeting of Scarborough Community Council, with notice to be provided to all owners within 120 metres (400 feet) of Site Nos. 2 to 8 and 10 to 12 identified on Figures 1 and 2 attached to this report.
Background:
On October 30, 1998, Toronto Council enacted Interim Control By-law 817-1998 which applies to all sites zoned Limited Institutional in the Birchcliff and Clairlea Communities. Eleven of these sites are currently occupied by a Place of Worship. The twelfth is occupied by a school which in addition to the Limited Institutional zoning has a School zoning. During the term of the Interim Control By-law, Nursing Homes and Senior Citizens' Homes cannot be erected on the subject properties. The remaining uses, being Places of Worship and Day Nurseries, continue to be permitted.
Interim Control By-law 817-1998 was appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board by the owner of one of the subject sites, being 255 Blantyre Avenue (Site No. 1 on Figure 1). A hearing on this matter was concluded on April 8, 1999. As of the date of this report, a decision has yet to be rendered by the Board.
Since the enactment of the Interim Control By-law, staff have conducted a planning review of the subject sites to determine whether the permissions for Nursing Homes and Senior Citizens' Homes should be maintained and if so, the range of zoning standards which should apply. Council may recall that the Interim Control By-law was enacted as a response to the virtual absence of zoning controls on these properties including height restrictions, most setbacks and parking requirements.
Comments:
Summary of Staff Recommendations
Zoning changes are being recommended for ten of the twelve sites. No recommendations are presented for 255 Blantyre Avenue as the zoning of this property, and a concurrent Site Plan Control application, were the subject of the aforementioned Ontario Municipal Board hearing and a decision has yet to be rendered. If the Board upholds the Interim Control By-law as it applies to 255 Blantyre Avenue, it will be necessary to schedule a separate Public Meeting before Council to consider any zoning changes for this site.
No changes are recommended for the Our Lady of Fatima Separate School property (Site No. 9 on Figure 2). Upon further review by staff, the zoning of the site limits the permitted uses to a School and Day Nursery only. As the school site does not currently have Nursing Home and Senior Citizens' Home permissions, no further work is mandated by this planning review.
The staff recommendations for the remaining ten sites are contained in the attached report. In essence, it is recommended that Nursing Home and Senior Citizens' Home permissions be removed from two of the ten sites due to site constraints and an anticipated adverse impact if they were to be developed with these uses. For the remaining eight sites, it is recommended that the existing permissions for the two uses be maintained. Proposed building envelopes for each site providing height limits, setbacks and maximum coverage have been developed. These standards are also relevant to the development of Places of Worship and Day Nurseries and therefore, it is recommended that they be applied to the development of all permitted uses under the Limited Institutional zoning.
Minimum parking standards resulting from an analysis by Transportation staff are proposed. Based on the analysis, staff are recommending a minimum 0.3 spaces per Senior Citizens' Home unit and/or Nursing Home bed. This standard is based on a review of existing standards in other Toronto Districts and neighbouring municipalities, as well as telephone interviews and site visits of existing facilities. Due to the quasi-institutional nature of Senior Citizens' Homes and the institutional nature of Nursing Homes, resident parking demand is anticipated to be low. The 0.3 spaces per unit/bed is considered sufficient to satisfy the parking demand of residents, staff, service vehicles and visitors to these facilities.
Notice To Be Issued If Interim Control By-law Upheld
As stated above, the Interim Control By-law was challenged at an Ontario Municipal Board hearing dealing with minor variance, zoning and site plan appeals for 255 Blantyre Avenue. Until a Board decision is rendered on the Interim Control By-law, Legal Division staff recommend that notice of the proposed amendments detailed herein be withheld. If the Interim Control By-law is upheld, then notice will be issued. If the Board directs otherwise, notice will not be issued and staff will report further on the results of the hearing. Municipal Board staff advise that a decision should be available by next month.
Results of Community Meetings
Two community meetings were organized by staff to obtain feedback on the proposals. The first was for the church owners/representatives. Despite individual mailings to the owners indicated in the Assessment Rolls, only the owner of 255 Blantyre Avenue responded to the invitation. The second meeting was for area residents. Over 1,800 invitations were issued and all 3 Community Associations in the area were notified. In response, approximately 25 telephone calls from local residents were received and 10 households attended an Open House hosted by staff.
The majority of residents staff have spoken to concur with the staff recommendations. However, one caller who lives on East Road in proximity to Site No. 3 expressed concern that Nursing Home and Senior Citizens' Home permissions on this site are not appropriate and will generate excessive traffic. Given the location of this site on Warden Avenue adjacent to Kingston Road and a public library, as well as the relatively low volume of traffic generated by these facilities particularly when compared to Places of Worship, staff believe this site is both a viable and desirable location for potential uses of this nature. In addition, a resident who attended the Open House indicated he would prefer a 2 storey height limit for Site No. 3 versus the recommended 3 storeys and a smaller building footprint. Staff believe the recommended footprint together with a 3 storey height limit balances neighbourhood fit with the desire to provide for a potentially viable operation on this property.
Contact Name:
Ms. Jayne Naiman
Scarborough Civic Centre
Telephone: (416) 396-7040; Fax: (416) 396-4265; E-mail: naiman@city.scarborough.on.ca
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Part Lot Control Exemption Application SPL98002
Brookfield Homes South-West Quadrant of
Lawrence Avenue and Bridgeport Drive
Port Union Village Community
Ward 16 - Scarborough Highland Creek
(City Council on July 6, 7 and 8, 1999, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)
The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (June 4, 1999) from the Director of Community Planning, East District:
Purpose:
To extend a Part Lot Control By-law (By-law No. 519-1998) for a further twelve months.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that City Council:
(1) enact a By-law to extend the effect of By-law No. 519-1998 for another 12 months; and
(2) direct appropriate staff to introduce the necessary bill to give effect thereto.
Background:
Brookfield Homes (Port Union) Inc., is constructing semi-detached units on lands located on Freeport and Bar Harbour Square (Figure 1). The subject lots have been established through the registration of the subdivision. The Part Lot Control By-law 519-1998, allows for the severance of individual lots into separate freehold semi-detached lots and the registration of easements for maintenance and encroachment of overhangs. The necessary reference plans are approved by the District Director and registered on title.
It is in the City's interest to ensure satisfactory completion of this development and the requested one year extension is appropriate.
Conclusion:
The extension of the lifting of Part Lot Control on the subject lands will facilitate the implementation of a highly desirable development already endorsed by Council.
Contact Name:
Paul Hamilton, Scarborough Civic Centre
Telephone: (416) 396-7033; Fax: (416) 396-4265; E-mail: phamilton@city.scarborough.on.ca
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Request for Direction
Minor Variance Application SA116/99
Dorothy and Ivor Gould, 1099 Birchmount Road
Ward 15 - Scarborough City Centre
(City Council on July 6, 7 and 8, 1999, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)
The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (June 1, 1999) from the Director of Community Planning, East District:
Purpose:
This report seeks direction from City Council as to the City Solicitor's role at a pending Ontario Municipal Board hearing, as further detailed below.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that City Council direct the City Solicitor not to attend any Ontario Municipal Board hearing with respect to Minor Variance Application No. SA116/99.
Comments:
Minor Variance Application SA116/99
Dorothy and Ivor Gould, 1099 Birchmount Road
Part of Lot 14, Registered Plan 1981
Ionview Community - Scarborough City Centre
The Committee of Adjustment on April 7, 1999, approved a Minor Variance to permit the existing dwelling and the construction of a second-storey addition having a building setback of 4.3 metres (14 feet) from the rear lot line, whereas the Zoning By-law requires a minimum rear yard building setback of 7.8 metres (26 feet) (as detailed in the attached decision). The Minor Variance decision was appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board by the owners of 24 and 26 Mozart Avenue. A hearing date on this matter has not been scheduled at this time by the Board. This is a matter of dispute between the neighbours and does not raise issues of significance to the Corporation to warrant expenditure of the City's limited resources on the Board hearing.
Conclusion:
The City Solicitor should be directed not to attend any Ontario Municipal Board Hearing with respect to Minor Variance Application SA116/99.
Contact Name:
Euken Lui, Scarborough Civic Centre
Telephone: (416) 396-7015; Fax: (416) 396-4265; E-mail: Lui@city.scarborough.on.ca
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Sale of Surplus Land at 3001 McCowan Road
South of McNicoll Avenue, Former City of Scarborough
Ward 18 - Scarborough Malvern
(City Council on July 6, 7 and 8, 1999, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)
The Scarborough Community Council recommends:
(1) that the recommendation contained in the following report be struck out;
(2) that the land located at 3001 McCowan Road, described as Part of Lot 22, Concession 4, be removed from the surplus pool, due to the fact that servicing of this land will cost in excess of $800,000.00, as estimated by the Works and Emergency Services Department, and its development would therefore be uneconomical; and
(3) that this land be designated as "Parkland".
The Scarborough Community Council submits the following report (June 2, 1999) from the Commissioner of Corporate Services:
Purpose:
To authorize the disposal of the City surplus property known as 3001 McCowan Road.
Funding:
Revenue in the amount of $150,100.00, less broker's commission of 4 per cent, plus GST, and any expenses incurred by the City incidental to the closing of the transaction will be received.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that:
(1) the Commissioner of Corporate Services or the Executive Director of Facilities and Real Estate be authorized to accept the offer from Stephen Yeung in the amount of $150,100.00 to purchase the vacant land located at 3001 McCowan Road, described as Part of Lot 22, Concession 4, City of Toronto (Formerly City of Scarborough), designated as Part 2 on Plan 64R-11539;
(2) the City Solicitor be authorized to complete this transaction according to the terms and conditions of the Agreement of Purchase and Sale; and
(3) the appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.
History:
The subject property was acquired through a negotiated acquisition as part of a larger parcel for storm water management purposes and is no longer required for that purpose. The former City of Scarborough Council declared 3001 McCowan Road, measuring approximately 132 feet by 135 feet, as surplus and directed staff to dispose of same (Report No. 8, Clause 8 of the Administrative Committee adopted by the Council of the former City of Scarborough on May 5, 1996).
Originally, attempts to dispose of the property were unsuccessful, partly because of the zoning designation "Agricultural Uses" and partly because of the lack of municipal services; sanitary sewers are available some 800 feet to the south at the intersection of McCowan Road and Big Red Avenue. The Official Plan designation of the property is "Community Facilities", limited to uses such as churches, outdoor sport facilities, garden centre, veterinarian clinic without outside kennels and a waste management information centre.
Comments:
The property was listed on the Toronto Real Estate Board's Multiple Listing Services with Re/Max Goldenway Realty Inc. in February 1999 at an asking price of $149,000.00. The information package provided to all prospective purchasers indicated that offers would be received by the listing broker until April 26, 1999. Purchasers were also advised to exercise due diligence in satisfying themselves as to the condition of the property including zoning, and other issues prior to submitting an offer. Three (3) offers to purchase were submitted and are summarized as follows:
| Prospective Purchaser | Price Offered | Deposit | Condition |
| Stephen Yeung | $150,100.00 | $15,010.00 | Balance to be paid on closing |
| Sudhir Sadana | $115,000.00 | $10,000.00 | Balance to be paid on closing |
| Surinderpal Singh | $89,500.00 | $8,950.00 | Balance to be paid on closing. |
Staff has reviewed the above offers and recommend the highest offer be accepted as summarized below:
Property Address: 3001 McCowan Road
Legal Description: Part of Lot 22, Concession 4, referred to as Part 2 on Plan 64R-11539, City of Toronto (formerly City of Scarborough)
Approximate Lot Size: 40.234 metres (132 feet) fronting onto McCowan Road
41.148 metres (135 feet) depth
Location: East side of McCowan Road, south of McNicoll Avenue,
Improvements: None
Occupancy Status: Vacant
Recommended Sale Price: $150,100.00
Deposit: $15,010.00 (held by the listing agent in trust pending completion of the transaction)
Purchaser: Stephen Yeung
Irrevocable Date: July 23, 1999
Closing Date: August 23, 1999
Terms: Cash on closing, subject to the usual adjustments
Listing Broker: Re/Max Goldenway Realty Inc.
Selling Broker: Tradeworld Realty Inc.
Commission: Four (4) per cent, plus G.S.T., payable on closing of the transaction.
It is noted that at the request of the local Councillor (Councillor Balkissoon), and with the concurrence of the Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Chief Administrative Officer, this report on the sale of 3001 McCowan Road is being directed to Scarborough Community Council.
Conclusion:
Completion of this transaction as detailed above is considered fair and reasonable and reflective of market value.
Contact Name:
Neubert Li,
Real Estate Administrator,
Telephone: (416) 396-7422
Fax No.: (416) 396-4241
E-mail Address: li@city.scarborough.on.ca (scc99071.wpd)
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Appointment of Scarborough Councillors
to Special Purpose Bodies
(City Council on July 6, 7 and 8, 1999, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)
The Scarborough Community Council recommends:
(i) the appointment of Members of the Scarborough Community Council to those special purpose bodies noted below for a term of office expiring November 30, 2000, and until their successors are appointed, unless indicated otherwise;
(ii) that the Councillors previously appointed by City Council to the business improvement area noted below remain in office until November 30, 2000, and until his successor is appointed, in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Act;
(iii) that leave be granted for the introduction of any necessary Bills in Council to give effect thereto; and
(iv) that the appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.
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In accordance with the foregoing recommendations, Members of the Scarborough Community Council are hereby recommended for appointment, as follows:
EXTERNAL ORGANIZATIONS
(1) East Metro Youth Services, Board of Directors:
Councillor Brian Ashton
(2) Scarborough Arts Council:
Councillor Brad Duguid
BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA - BOARD OF MANAGEMENT
(3) Kennedy Road Business Improvement Area (Scarborough):
Councillor Lorenzo Berardinetti
The Scarborough Community Council submits the following report (June 1, 1999) from the City Clerk:
Purpose:
To implement Council's process for appointing Members of Council to local special purpose bodies, and to regularize the terms of Councillors appointed to local business improvement areas as set out in the Municipal Act.
Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:
None.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that the Scarborough Community Council:
(1) give consideration to Members' preferences outlined in Schedule 1, and recommend to City Council the appointment of Members of Council to those special purpose bodies outlined in such Schedule for a term of office expiring November 30, 2000, and until their successors are appointed, unless indicated otherwise;
(2) recommend to City Council that the Councillor previously appointed by City Council to the business improvement area outlined in Schedule 2 remain in office until November 30, 2000, and until his successor is appointed, in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Act; and
(3) also recommend to City Council that leave be granted for the introduction of any necessary Bills in Council to give effect thereto.
Council Reference/Background/History:
Council has directed that the nomination process for appointing Members of Council to local special purpose bodies be conducted through the Community Councils rather than the Striking Committee (Clause No. 2 of Report No. 3 of the Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team, adopted as amended by Council on April 13, 14 and 15, 1999).
Comments:
Community Councils have been delegated the authority to nominate Councillors for appointment to program operating boards (e.g., boards of management for business improvement areas, community/recreation centres, and arenas), external organizations of local significance supported by the City through discretionary grants, and external organizations of local significance to which Council makes appointments due to legislation or invitation.
Schedule 1 contains a list of Councillors' preferences for appointments to the special purpose bodies listed therein.
Schedule 2 indicates the Councillor who was previously appointed by City Council to a local business improvement area for a term of office expiring May 31, 1999, and until his successor is appointed. Subsequent to these appointments, the City Clerk's office was advised that, in accordance with the Municipal Act, these appointments should have been for the term of Council, and until their successors are appointed.
Conclusion:
By recommending a slate of nominees, the Community Council will implement Council's process for appointing Councillors to local special purpose bodies. By recommending that the Councillor who was previously appointed to a local business improvement area remain in office until November 30, 2000, and until his successor is appointed, the Community Council will regularize these appointments in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Act.
Contact Name and Telephone Number:
Joanne Hamill, Manager of Community Councils and Committees (392-4339)
(The Scarborough Community Council also had before it a copy of each of Schedules 1 and 2, referred to in the foregoing report dated June 1, 1999, from the City Clerk, and a copy thereof is on file in the office of the City Clerk.)
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Further Opportunities in Knob Hill and Cliffcrest
City-Initiated Official Plan Amendment
Former Scarborough Transportation Corridor Lands Study
Phase 3 West - St. Clair Avenue to Brimley Road (W96052)
Wards 13 and 15 - Scarborough Bluffs & Scarborough City Centre
(City council on July 6, 7 and 8, 1999, deferred consideration of this Clause to the next regular meeting of City Council to be held on July 27, 1999.)
The Scarborough Community Council, after considering the deputations and based on the finding of fact, conclusions and recommendations contained in the following report, dated June 8, 1999, from the Director of Community Planning, East District, recommends:
(1) that the recommendations contained in the following report be struck out;
(2) that the lands owned by the City of Toronto (Figure 2) be designated as "Parkland";
(3) that the existing Industrial designation on the privately-owned lands be reconfirmed on the basis of the expressed opposition by Metropolitan Life to any Official Plan redesignation for the site at 260 Brimley Road;
(4) that the Cliffcrest Community Secondary Plan be amended by deleting the proposed connection between Andrew Avenue and Brimley Road;
(5) that the Director, Parks and Recreation Division, East District, be requested to conduct a Community Information Meeting respecting the City-owned lands at the north-west and north-east corners of Midland Avenue and St. Clair Avenue to discuss park uses on these lands.
The Scarborough Community Council reports having held a statutory public meeting on June 23, 1999, in accordance with Section 17 and Section 34 of the Planning Act, and that appropriate notice of this meeting was given in accordance with the Planning Act and the regulations thereunder.
The Scarborough Community Council submits the following report (June 8, 1999) from the Director of Community Planning, East District:
Purpose:
This report outlines the public consultation process undertaken since the Public Meeting deferral on February 17, 1999, and presents revised recommendations to amend the Official Plan for the lands in the study area indicated on Figure 1.
The Official Plan Amendment (OPA) now recommended would affect lands owned by the City of Toronto and Monarch Construction, as illustrated on Figure 2. The proposed development opportunities represented by the land use changes recommended in this report would support the City's emerging housing policies.
Financial Implications:
None at this time.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that City Council:
(A) Official Plan
(1) amend the Birchmount Park Employment District Secondary Plan by:
(a) replacing the Special Study Area designation on the north side of St Clair Avenue with a Medium Density Residential designation; and
(b) transferring the lands bounded by St Clair Avenue, Midland Avenue and the railway to the Cliffcrest Community Secondary Plan;
(2) amend the Knob Hill Employment District Secondary Plan by:
(a) replacing the Special Study Area designation with Low and Medium Density Residential use designations;
(b) deleting the western and southern portions of the Industrial Area Uses designation south of the railway and introducing Low and Medium Density Residential use designations; and
(c) transferring all of these redesignated lands south of the railway to the Cliffcrest Community Secondary Plan;
(3) amend the Cliffcrest Community Secondary Plan by:
(a) adding the lands referenced in Clauses A.1 and A.2 above;
(b) deleting the proposed connection between Andrew Avenue and Brimley Road;
(c) introducing a Medium Density Residential designation on the east side of Midland Avenue to the north of the Highway Commercial designation;
(d) replacing the Industrial Area Uses designation around Vivian and Jeanette Streets with a Low Density Residential designation;
(e) designating a bicycle/pedestrian path throughout the length of the study area from St. Clair Avenue East to Brimley Road; and
(f) introducing new Numbered Policy 9 as follows:
9. West of Brimley Road, South of the Railway
1. When considering development applications, Council shall encourage consolidation of properties to achieve a comprehensive development which allows for an appropriate road pattern and overall stormwater management, while remaining compatible with the existing single family homes in the area and the businesses along St Clair Avenue. Council shall consider proposals for phased development, to permit portions of the lands to be developed over time.
2. The road network to serve new development shall provide a grid system based on connections to Brimley Road, St. Clair Avenue and Midland Avenue, while minimizing the impact of new traffic on the existing residential streets in the area. Council may consider reduced rights-of-way, provided that the safe and orderly movement of vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians is secured, and that public utilities and services can be accommodated.
3. Proponents of development shall submit technical studies addressing transportation impacts, stormwater management, environmental impacts, tree preservation and provision of piped services. Consideration shall be given to designing managed wetlands to retain and purify stormwater run-off from developed areas while preserving existing wetland habitat.
4. Residential development on lands abutting the railway shall be designed to minimize the impact of noise and vibration, and shall be set back from the railway in accordance with the requirements of the railway company.
5. The boundary between medium and low density residential development shall be determined in conjunction with detailed development applications.
(B) Other Matters:
authorize such unsubstantive technical, stylistic or format changes to the Official Plan as may be required to give effect to this resolution.
Background:
On February 17, 1999, Community Council had before it a report dated February 1, 1999 entitled "Further Opportunities in Knob Hill and Cliffcrest", to be considered during a Public Meeting under the Planning Act. Community Council granted a request to reschedule the Public Meeting, so that further consultation could occur prior to further consideration of the City-initiated application on June 23. Several meetings have been held in the community and the residents' opinion obtained. This report outlines that opinion and discusses the issues.
Discussion:
Community Meetings in 1999
As noted in the February 1 report, on January 28, a general meeting for the community contacted by mail to the notification area was held at John A. Leslie school on Midland Avenue. In addition to the Ward Councillors and city staff about 70 members of the public were in attendance. Six residents indicated their interest in serving on a Working Group to discuss the issues.
On March 4 and April 1, meetings of the Working Group were held with staff in attendance to discuss land use and park planning issues.
On May 6 another general meeting was held, with notice being provided through the Ward Councillors' offices: about 50 residents attended.
The Working Group recommendations, endorsed by the audience at the general meeting, are illustrated on Figure 3. The basic intent is to retain the industrial designations on the privately owned lands in the study area, while redesignating the City-owned lands for park uses together with a cycling and pedestrian trail from Brimley Road to Midland Avenue. This land is intended to remain in public ownership. If applications are received for a change of use on the private lands, these are to be dealt with in the usual way.
Industrial Uses in Knob Hill Employment District
The former Canada Lands Company (CLC) property, now owned by Monarch Construction, is designated and zoned for industrial uses. The lands are vacant and most of the property has not been developed, except for some short-lived rail sidings many years ago. The strip lying north of the Metropolitan Life (MetLife) site was occupied by more active spur lines serving the former Livingston terminal building at one time, but these have recently been removed.
The MetLife site contains two warehouse, the smaller westerly one occupied by Warner Lambert and the larger easterly one mainly occupied by Nike as a distribution centre for its sporting goods and apparel as well as a call centre. A small portion of the easterly building is occupied by a company called Dart Logistics. Economic Development and Planning staff have met with Nike management to discuss their long-term plans for the building. Both Nike and staff of Economic Development have expressed strong opposition to an Official Plan Amendment (OPA) being applied to this property. The owner had previously (June 1998) supported residential uses on the property, but has recently expressed opposition to any redesignation. Copies of the letters are attached.
The Knob Hill district is included in the Industrial/Employment Land Needs Study being conducted as input to the new City of Toronto Official Plan. The study is nearing completion, but will not be dealing with specific sites or estimates of the land bank required for future development of employment-generating uses.
Policy planning staff in the East District recognize that this area is undergoing change, and that its original locational supports of the railway and the planned Scarborough Expressway no longer play a role in its viability. Even Nike does not use the railway for deliveries at this location, preferring to truck its bulk deliveries from marshalling yards west of Toronto. However, staff are prepared to support the retention for the time being of the existing industrial designation on the MetLife site and the narrow strip of former rail land abutting it to the north. New development in the area will have to be designed to function as a stand-alone phase, with adequate interim buffering from the industrial uses.
Parkland Issues
Parks planning staff have advised that this community is not deficient in local parkland under the current Official Plan policies. However, from a functional stand-point, they have investigated the potential of the City property to provide for active sports fields and recreational space, and have provided cost estimates.
The triangle west of Midland Avenue could contain a mini soccer or baseball pitch and parking for about 30 cars, although its shape and isolation make it a difficult site for park uses. More sports facilities, playgrounds and a water park, as well as washrooms, could be installed on the balance of the City-owned lands.
Development costs for these facilities would be approximately as follows:
Full size baseball diamond or two mini size $200,000
Full size soccer pitch or two mini size $75,000
Lighting for one of the above $200,000
Parking space including driveways etc $1,200 each
Playgrounds with swingset, climbing frame etc $75,000
Waterpark $125,000 minimum
Washrooms $80,000
Trees $300 each
Asphalt Pathways, etc. $35 per square metre
The City's parkland policies provide for about 1.2 hectares (3 acres) of parkland for every 300 dwelling units, or cash-in-lieu of land based on the land value at the time building permits are issued. A new policy provides for such cash-in-lieu to be placed in a fund, with half being devoted to the acquisition of land for parks, and half allocated to park facilities and development. Of each portion so allocated, one half is to be retained for expenditure in the District which generated the funds, with the balance being spent on City-wide deficiencies. If the City were to retain its land in this area for park uses, then cash-in-lieu could be collected from development and used to develop active play space.
The policies also provide for the retention of existing natural features within park designs.
Housing Issues
The areas of the various parcels are as follows:
Monarch lands 17.2 acres
City Triangle 4.4 acres
City lands east of Midland 27.5 acres
A rough estimate of the possible yield of new housing units has been made on the basis of the proposed mix of low and medium density uses. After making allowances for roads, parks and other dedications, low density would yield about 8 units per acre overall, while medium density would yield about 15 units per acre. Using these rates, the triangle could produce about 65 units, the Monarch lands about 200 units, and the other City lands about 220 units for a total of 485 maximum.
The Housing First Policy for City-owned property has been considered by the Corporate Services and Budget Committees and goes to the full Council on June 9, 10 and 11. The proposed policy would make suitable surplus City-owned property available for affordable housing purposes, to implement Recommendation 76 of the Report of the Mayor's Homelessness Action Task Force. A process is identified for assessing the housing potential of surplus City lands before other uses and/orsale are considered. Affordable housing would be provided by community groups and/or the private sector. It is known that the subject lands are of considerable interest to the Housing, Shelter and Support Division of Community and Neighbourhood Services.
Property Tax Issues
Productive industrial uses on these lands would generate substantial tax revenues for the City and require little in the way of municipal services in return. Parkland would generate no revenue, and would require some capital and operating investment to be functional as active recreational space. Residential uses would involve both tax revenue and municipal servicing: normally the servicing costs outweigh the revenue for low density housing.
However, despite the industrial use permissions, no development has been forthcoming here.
Conclusions:
Staff continue to support the introduction of residential uses as proposed in the February 1 report, but recognise that redesignation of the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company property may be premature at this time. In view of the concerns expressed by Economic Development staff, by the owner, and by the major tenant in the MetLife property, it would be wise to defer any redesignation of this industrial use until more is known of the future plans of Nike.
Staff now propose the introduction of residential uses on the balance of the lands west of Brimley Road, as indicated on Figure 4. Opportunities for a linear park and trail along the lands should be protected, together with the identified wetland and woodlot areas. Residential development will entail the dedication of parkland as well as more open space for storm water detention and management.
The proposed development guideline policies provide for the sensitive treatment of existing homes as well as the submission of various technical studies to support more detailed development proposals. Further public input will be essential in taking the study to its conclusion in terms of zoning by-law amendments and plans of subdivision submitted in conjunction with concrete development proposals. The Working Group could continue to function in this regard.
Through the draft amendment, a range of land uses is proposed which meets the objectives of the City in several ways: retention of some green space and protection of the environment; proposals for a bicycle and pedestrian trail connection between two GO Transit stations; opportunities for a return on the City's investment in land which may be released for sale and development; provision of infill housing in a location well served by public transit and other infrastructure; and potential revitalization of this area of the City.
Contact Name:
Carolyn Johnson, MCIP, RPP
Program Co-ordinator, Transportation Division
Telephone: (416)-396-5376
Fax: (416)-396-4265
E-mail: cjohnson@city.scarborough.on.ca
The Scarborough Community Council submits, for the information of Council, the following report (February 17, 1999) from the Director of Business Development and Retention:
1. Introduction
Land in employment districts throughout the City of Toronto is being redesignated from industrial uses to residential uses at an alarming rate. As land is removed from the employment uses inventory, so are job opportunities and industrial/commercial assessment for the city.
The City of Toronto Economic Development Division does not support the proposal by the Urban Planning and Development Services Department, City Planning Division to redesignate the land on the west side of Brimley Road, south of the C.N.R. tracks in the former Scarborough Transportation Corridor from Industrial Uses to Residential Uses.
In support of the current Official Plan designation of Industrial Uses of the land on the west side of Brimley Road, south of the C.N.R. tracks in the former Scarborough Transportation Corridor, this report will discuss the viability of the Knob Hill Employment District (which the land in question is located in), industrial investment activity in the Scarborough community, the cost of residential development to the city and the need to protect Toronto's land designated for employment uses.
2. The Knob Hill Employment District, a Viable Employment District
The Knob Hill Employment District remains a viable employment district providing employment opportunities and industrial assessment for the City of Toronto.
In 1996, Nike Canada Inc. leased a large portion of the former Livingstone Warehouse facility at 260 Brimley Road and located their Canadian warehouse/distribution centre on this site. During 1996, extensive exterior improvements were completed and in 1997 interior alterations were needed to accommodate a new customer service centre. Nike Canada currently employs 265 and occupies approximately 400,000 square feet at 260 Brimley. The Nike Canada building is in excellent condition and with more than 500,000 square feet is one of a few very large industrial buildings that exist in the City of Toronto.
Recently, Gran Packaging, a division of Atlantic Packaging began operations on the former Liquid Carbonic site at 255 Brimley Road on the western portion of the site. Gran Packaging manufactures plastic bags at this location and have been expanding their manufacturing operations to meet the growing demand for their product. Gran have committed a substantial capital investment in interior alterations and machinery to create what they describe as a "state-of-the-art" bag manufacturing facility. Gran Packaging occupies 160,000 square feet and currently employs 55 which will be increase to 80 later this year.
While the Gran Packaging site is not in the subject area, it is across the street from it setting up potential conflicts between residents and industry if the west side of Brimley Road is redesignated to allow residential uses.
Long time business residents in the area include Babbco Office Services Limited, Art Mould Plastics Ltd., Pedsco (Canada) Ltd., Hi-Vac Electronics Corp. and O'Hara Technologies Inc. All of these companies have been located in this vicinity for over 20 years. Employment in the Knob Hill Employment District currently stands at approximately 1,000.
3 Industrial Investment Activity in the Scarborough Community
3.1 Demand for Industrial Land Remains Strong in the Scarborough Community
Demand for vacant land in the Scarborough community remained strong in 1998. Early indications are that 1999 will be another strong year. Examples of industrial investment activity on vacant land in the Scarborough community include:
Viva Magnetics (Canada) Limited, 1663 Neilson Road (located on the southern boundary of Morningside Heights).
Total capital investment of $30 million dollars. The 133,000 square foot manufacturing facility will house between 50-70 employees when completed in 1999.
Multiple Industrial Units, Sorbara Group, Markham Road south of Finch Avenue East
The first speculative multiple industrial units to be built in a number of years in Toronto East. The 43,000 square foot facility was completed in the fall of 1998 and has had great success in attracting tenants.
Multiple Industrial Units, Lebovic Enterprises, 719 Finch Avenue East and Tapscott Road North-east corner
The 85,000 square foot speculative multiple industrial unit development currently under construction already has one tenant, Protogon Display, that will occupy 50,000 square feet. The project will be completed in July, 1999. Protogon is relocating from 605 Middlefield Road.
Rex Pak Food Packaging Ltd., Thornmount Drive (Sheppard Avenue East and Morningside Avenue)
The new 90,000 square foot building is in the planning stages. It is expected to be completed in the early summer of 1999. Rex Pak will be relocating from their facility at 1399 Kennedy Road.
3.2 1998 Industrial Investment Activity Hits Highest Level in 1990's
The 1998 value of industrial building permits in the Scarborough community was the highest level achieved in the 1990's. At $46.8 million it more than doubled the 1997 figure. Through their investment activity, these companies have shown that the Scarborough community is a desirable location for their business. Highlights of the industrial investment activity in 1998 included:
Lily Cups Limited, 2121 Markham Road
140,000 square foot addition to existing manufacturing facility
Audio Products International, 3641 McNicoll Avenue
52,000 square foot addition to their 102,000 square foot facility
IDMD, 45 Progress Avenue
106,000 square foot addition to existing facility
Atlantic Packaging Product Ltd., 350 Midwest Road
46,000 square foot addition to existing facility
4. Protection Required to Retain Stability in the Knob Hill Employment District
Redesignating the lands west of Brimley Road from industrial area uses to residential uses would put pressure on the owner of 260 Brimley to consider demolishing the building and look at residential uses for the site. A large residential community located on the west side of Brimley may conflict with the industrial operation at 255 Brimley Road (Gran Packaging).
Unfortunately, the negative externalities of industrial operations, such as noise, light and hours of operation, extend beyond the boundaries of their property. By locating in employment districts, the industrial users are able to minimize their impact on the residential communities. When residential uses are introduced in employment districts, the two uses are usually in conflict and the rationale for maintaining an employment district is defeated.
By redesignating 260 Brimley Road, the landlord is in the position to reconsider leasing the site for industrial uses and to redevelop the site for residential uses. The property tax revenue loss as well as job losses have to be considered prior to initiating a redesignation on this site as well as the neighbouring lands for residential uses.
5. The Cost of Residential Development to the City of Toronto
With the current City of Toronto tax rate for industrial over eight times greater than the residential tax rate, the benefits of industrial development to the city in terms of property tax generation are enormous. Industrial property taxes support soft services such as recreational programs and library services enjoyed by the residents of Toronto. Although these programs and services are financially supported by the industrial community, they are rarely used by them.
6. Jobs and Assessment Threatened in the 1990's
In the 1990's, the Scarborough area has seen many sites located in employment districts redesignated to non employment uses; three notable examples are:
- Most of the land in the Morningside Heights area in the Tapscott Employment District being redesignated for residential uses.
Area: to be determined after OMB provides its written decision
- Most of the land in the Centennial Industrial District being redesignated for residential uses.
Area: approximately 110 acres
- The former Honeywell site at Birchmount & Ellesmere which is now a Tridel residential development.
Area: approximately 36 acres
- The CN land west of McCowan Road in the Knob Hill Employment District now a residential development.
Area: approximately 27 acres
With the loss of most of the greenfield industrial designated land in Morningside Heights to residential uses, it is imperative the City of Toronto retain viable employment generating sites, such as the west side of Brimley Road in the Knob Hill Employment district, for employment uses.
If the City of Toronto is to promote itself as a great place for business to locate, then we must have sites for these businesses to locate on. Redesignating land from employment to residential uses serves to drive away business diminishing employment and industrial assessment.
7. Conclusion
The City of Toronto's land designated for employment uses is slowly being consumed by residential encroachment. To fully understand the scope of Toronto's employment lands and the impact the loss of employment lands to residential uses has on the City of Toronto, a comprehensive industrial land use study for the City of Toronto should be completed before the redesignation of the land on the west side of Brimley Road, south of the C.N.R. tracks be considered.
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The Scarborough Community Council submits, for the information of Council, the following communication (January 20, 1999) from Harvey Kalles, Eastcote Construction Company Limited:
We have owned this land for the past forty-one years and paying taxes on same. The lands have the strangest zoning designation. We own five 50 feet x 120 feet lots on a registered plan on an unopened road allowance on Olga Street, Lots 28, 29, 30, 31 and 32, Registered Plan 1664.
We are 100 per cent in favour of having the lands zoned for residential and would be happy to have land developed immediately.
The Scarborough Community Council submits, for the information of Council, the following communication (May 6, 1999) from Thomas Prostang, Facilities Manager, NIKE Canada, addressed to Ms. Carolyn Johnson, Program Co-ordinator, Transportation Division:
Further to your visit to our company in February, please be advised that NIKE Canada requests that the industrial property at 260 Brimley Road not be included in the proposed redesignation of the area to residential uses. NIKE Canada has made a commitment to this property in the form of a long-term lease and we have also made a substantial capital expenditure in new facilities and equipment. NIKE Canada believes that redesignating the property would reduce the long-term viability of this property for our purposes. The City's co-operation in this matter is appreciated.
The Scarborough Community Council submits, for the information of Council, the following communication (May 17, 1999) from Adriano A. Luciani, Senior Property Manager, Dundee Realty Management Corporation, to Mr. Tom Prostang, Facilities Manager, Nike Canada Ltd.:
To follow-up on my earlier telephone conversation with you on the above referenced matter, Jim Eplett of MetLife has indicated to Dundee that the Landlord is vehemently opposed to any Official Plan redesignation of the site at 260 Brimley Road. The Landlord would like to maintain the present Industrial classification on the site.
The Scarborough Community Council submits, for the information of Council, the following communication (May 6, 1999) from Warren Poole, Economic Development Officer, Economic Development, Culture and Tourism:
I believe that by now you will have received a letter from Thomas Prostang, Facilities Manager for NIKE Canada. In his letter, Mr. Prostang requests that the property they lease at 260 Brimley Road not be included in the above-noted City-initiated redesignation.
The Economic Development Department supports NIKE Canada's request. In addition, in order to prevent the NIKE property at 260 Brimley Road from becoming an isolated island of industrial uses, we request that the Planning Department review the proposed redesignation of the abutting property to the south of 260 Brimley Road. Retaining that area for industrial or other employment-generating uses would lessen the impact of the residential uses on the NIKE property. I would be pleased to meet with you to discuss where an appropriate location for the designation boundaries.
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The following persons appeared before the Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter:
- Mr. Harvey Barron, representing the community Working Group, who reported the Working Group's conclusion that the publicly-owned lands west of Brimley Road be designated as Parkland, and the privately-owned lands remain designated as Industrial;
- Mr. Ed Green, President of Cliffcrest Community Association, who indicated his strong support for the Working Group's position;
- Mr. Mark Tutton, Monarch Construction, expressed opposition to the Industrial designation for the lands north of the City-owned property, while voicing no objection to the proposed Parkland designation on the City-owned lands.
(City Council on July 6, 7 and 8, 1999, had before it, during consideration of the foregoing Clause, the following report (July 2, 1999) from the Chief Administrative Officer and Acting Commissioner of Corporate Services:
Purpose:
To advise Council of a corporate issue and to request that consideration of Clause 22 of Scarborough Community Council Report No. 8, as amended, be deferred until such time as a comprehensive report can be submitted.
Financial Implications:
Should the Scarborough Community Council's recommendations be approved, the City will forego significant revenue.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that Council defer consideration of Clause 22 of Scarborough Community Council Report No. 8, as amended, on the matter of the Former Scarborough Transportation Corridor Lands Study, Phrase 3 West - St. Clair Avenue to Brimley Road until staff have had an opportunity to review this matter in context with the corporate issues identified and to report back thereon.
Background:
On June 23, 1999, the Scarborough Community Council gave consideration to a report from the Director of Community Planning, East District recommending an Official Plan Amendment (OPA) for a section of the former Scarborough Transportation Corridor lands from west of Midland Avenue to Brimley Avenue (see sketch attached as Appendix "A") which would effectively rezone the lands to low and medium density residential in keeping with the fabric of the surrounding community. The Scarborough Community Council unanimously voted that the Planning report recommendations be struck and that the lands owned by the City be designated as "Parkland".
Comments:
The Scarborough Community Council's action involves several corporate issues.
(1) Housing staff are of the position that these lands particularly those between Midland and Brimley should be designated residential. This would provide an opportunity to leverage affordable housing as part of the sale of the property in accordance with the Council approved "Housing First Policy". The City would receive revenue while achieving the objectives of the "Housing First Policy";
(2) The allocation of the lands for parks purposes effectively foregoes significant revenue that could be achieved through the sale of a corporate asset;
(3) Planning staff as evidenced by their report are of the position the lands should be utilized for housing purposes; and
(4) Parks staff had advised, as set out in the report, that this community is not deficient in local parkland.
Conclusion:
As corporate issues are involved, Council should defer consideration of the recommendations of the Scarborough Community Council on this matter until staff have had an opportunity to review this matter in context with the corporate issues identified and to report back thereon.
Contact Name:
Carla Inglis, Facilites and Real Estate, 392-7212, Fax 392-1880, cinglis@toronto.ca
Insert Table/Map No. 1
Appendix "A"
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Billboard Signs Court Case
(City Council on July 6, 7 and 8, 1999, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)
The Scarborough Community Council recommends that City Council direct the City Solicitor to apply for directions in the interpretation of outstanding issues with respect to the decision referred to in the confidential report (June 14, 1999) from the East District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards.
A copy of the aforementioned confidential report has been distributed to all Members of Council under confidential cover.
(City Council on July 6, 7 and 8, 1999, had before it, during consideration of the foregoing Clause, the following confidential report (June 14, 1999) addressed to the Scarborough Community Council from the East District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, Urban Planning and Development Services:
Purpose:
To inform Scarborough Community Council on the outcome to date of the Court Challenge to the Scarborough Sign By-law with respect to Billboard Signs.
Financial Implications and Impact Statement:
NIL
Recommendations:
For the information of Scarborough Community Council.
Background/History:
On May 3, 1999, Justice J. MacPherson released his decision on the case of Urban Outdoor Mediacom Inc. and Omni Outdoor being the applicants against the former Corporation of the City of Scarborough being the respondents.
The three issues that Justice MacPherson ruled on were:
(1) that the municipality has the authority to place a cap or upper limit on the number of billboards that are permitted in the City;
(2) that the municipality has the right to charge an annual fee for all existing billboard signs; and
(3) that the tender process used by the former City of Scarborough to allocate the twenty (20) new billboards permissions was not in keeping with the intent of Section 220.1(2) of the Municipal Act and that a new method should be established.
In a letter dated May 4, 1999 from Mr. Jonathan C. Lisus of McCarthy Tetrault to Lisa Stern of the City's Legal Division, he summarizes the outcome and speaks to the issue of whether the Sign Companies will appeal the decision. (Attached Appendix 'A')
The Sign Companies did in fact file an appeal on the last day possible.
This may leave the four (4) remaining permissions from 1997 and the twenty (20) permissions awarded to Pattison Outdoors in 1998 in limbo.
Additionally a new means of allocating the twenty (20) permissions for 1999 will need to be developed. (Attached Appendix 'B')
Contact Name:
Jack Barron
Manager Sign Section
(416) 396-7224
(416) 396-4266 Fax Number
barron#u#j@scarborough.on.ca)
(A copy of Appendices 'A' and 'B' mentioned in the foregoing report are on file in the office of the City Clerk.)
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Other Items Considered by the Community Council
(City Council on July 6, 7 and 8, 1999, received this Clause, for information.)
(a) The Scarborough Community Council reports having observed a minute's silence at the commencement of its meeting in honour of the late Councillor Frank Faubert, and having unanimously adopted the following motion:
"WHEREAS the Scarborough Community Council is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Councillor Frank Faubert on Sunday, June 20, 1999; and
WHEREAS Councillor Faubert's distinguished public service career spanned more than twenty-seven years, having served as Alderman and Councillor, Member of the Provincial Parliament for the Riding of Scarborough Ellesmere, Controller, Member of Metro Toronto Council and as the seventh and last Mayor of the City of Scarborough during the years 1994 - 1997, and since amalgamation, as the City of Toronto Councillor for the ward of Scarborough - Highland Creek; and
WHEREAS Frank Faubert was fiercely proud of his Scarborough roots and will be remembered as an active and enthusiastic supporter of the local arts and sports communities and an avid golfer, who through his annual golf tournament, raised funds for local hospitals; and
WHEREAS in recognition of his outstanding record of service to the people of Scarborough, the Scarborough Community Council recently named a street in Frank's honour - Frank Faubert Drive in the Ward of Scarborough - Highland Creek;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City Clerk be directed to convey, on behalf of the Members of the Scarborough Community Council, an expression of sincere sympathy to the Faubert family, especially his wife Marilyn, and his children Marc, Judi, Jean-Paul, Denine and Michael."
(b) Traffic Calming on Fairfax Crescent, Ward 13 - Scarborough Bluffs
The Scarborough Community Council reports having:
(1) approved the following report, dated May 11, 1999; and
(2) received the following report, dated June 7, 1999:
(May 11, 1999) from the Director of Transportation Services, District 4, recommending that, notwithstanding the community meeting and notification undertaken by Councillor Altobello, and given that a harmonized traffic calming policy has not yet been developed for the City of Toronto, in order for speed humps to be installed on Fairfax Crescent, the following process be implemented:
(1) a poll or petition be conducted for the purpose of assessing consensus for the proposal;
(2) the poll or petition should include households on the affected street, or on streets directly accessing the affected street;
(3) the poll or petition must demonstrate that at least 60 percent of responding households are in favour of the proposal in order for the installation to proceed; and
(4) in the event the foregoing requirements are met, staff report back to Scarborough Community Council, where Committee/Council may authorize or decline the speed hump installation.
(June 7, 1999) from the Director of Transportation Services, District 4, responding to Community Council's request, at its last meeting, with comments on the status of the City-wide trial of Community Safety Zones and the appropriateness of installing such a Zone on Fairfax Crescent, and recommending that this report be received for information.
(c) Request for Traffic Control on Birchmount Road near Mack Avenue, Ward 13 - Scarborough Bluffs
The Scarborough Community Council reports having received the following report:
(June 7, 1999) from the Director of Transportation Services, District 4, reporting on the result of studies conducted at the intersections of Birchmount Road and Mack Avenue and Birchmount Road and Highview Avenue, and recommending that this report be received for information.
(d) Request for an All-way Stop Control on Centennial Road at Conference Boulevard/Clemes Drive, Ward 16 - Scarborough Highland Creek
The Scarborough Community Council reports having received the following report:
(March 10, 1999) from the Director of Transportation Services, District 4, advising Community Council on the results of the all-way stop control warrant studies conducted at the intersection of Centennial Road and Conference Boulevard/Clemes Drive, and recommending that this report be received for information.
(e) One Hour Parking Limit on Gooderham Drive, Ward 14 - Scarborough Wexford
The Scarborough Community Council reports, at the request of Councillor Tzekas, having deferred the following report until the end of 1999, and requested, in the interim, that the Director of Transportation Services, District 4, undertake further review:
(June 7, 1999) from the Director of Transportation Services, District 4, recommending that:
(1) the parking regulation identified in Appendix 1 of this report be adopted; and
(2) the appropriate by-law be amended accordingly.
(f) Preliminary Evaluation Report, Official Plan Amendment Application SP1999003, Bellanada Holdings Limited and L. & E. Savella, 9, 15, 19 and 23 Craigton Drive, Clairlea Community, Ward 14 - Scarborough Wexford
The Scarborough Community Council reports having approved the following report:
(May 26, 1999) from the Director of Community Planning, East District, recommending:
(1) that the applicant provide to the City a strategy which addresses the retention and replacement of rental housing, accommodation of existing tenants, and that a strategy may include the use of Section 37 of the Planning Act; and
(2) that Scarborough Community Council direct staff to process the application in the normal manner and convene a public meeting to consider this application targeted for the third quarter of 1999, with notice of the public meeting to be provided to all property owners within 120 metres (400 feet) of the subject property.
(g) Preliminary Evaluation Report, Official Plan Amendment Application SP1999005, Zoning By-law Amendment Application SZ1999008, The T. Eaton Company Limited, Southwest Corner of Progress Avenue and Brimley Road, Ward 15 - Scarborough City Centre
The Scarborough Community Council reports having approved the following report, dated May 12, 1999, subject to:
(i) adding to Recommendation No. (2) a requirement for a report on how the applicant will control the odour problems associated with the adjacent industrial uses (Dad's Cookies and Bick's Pickles);
(ii) requesting that the Director of Community Planning, East District, report to the next meeting of the Scarborough Community Council on July 15, 1999, on the appropriate use of Section 37 funds on this application; and
(iii) requesting that the Director of Community Planning, East District, when he reports back to the Community Council on the results of the community consultation, include comments from the Economic Development Department:
(May 12, 1999) from the Director of Community Planning, East District, recommending that Scarborough Community Council:
(1) direct staff to hold a Community Information Meeting with Notice for this meeting be provided to the nearby Community Associations, and property owners within 120 metres (400 feet) of the site, in consultation with the local Ward Councillors;
(2) require the applicant to submit the following in support of these applications: Site Plan Control Application, Traffic Impact Study, Wind and Micro-Climate Study and Hydrogeological Study;
(3) process the applications in the normal manner and work with the applicant to achieve a high quality site plan appropriate for the City Centre, having regard for building location, massing, design and roof design to achieve the City Centre skyline; and
(4) target the Public Meeting of Council in the fourth quarter of 1999, subject to the conditions listed above.
(June 21, 1999) from the Director of Community Planning, East District, responding to Community Council's request at its meeting held on May 26, 1999, that he provide further information respecting the City Centre Study and its linkage with the aforementioned applications, and recommending the adoption of his recommendations contained in his report, dated May 12, 1999.
(h) Preliminary Evaluation Report, Official Plan Amendment Application SP1999007, Zoning By-law Amendment Application SZ1999011, Tiffield Development Corporation and Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care South-east Corner of Middlefield Road and Finch Avenue, Marshalling Yard Employment District, Ward 18 - Scarborough Malvern
The Scarborough Community Council reports having:
(i) received an overhead presentation provided by staff of the Urban Planning and Development Services Department, Policy Division, respecting the preliminary findings of the Industrial/Employment Needs Study currently being undertaken by the Department;
(ii) struck out Recommendation No. (2) contained in the report from the Director of Community Planning, East District;
(iii) directed that the Director of Community Planning, East District, continue to process the Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment applications for commercial, apartment and townhouse uses, in addition to a geriatric care centre, including a nursing home, seniors' residence, community centre and related facilities, with 3.3 acres of these lands to remain as Industrial Uses, and target the Public Meeting under The Planning Act for the Community Council meeting scheduled to be held on October 12, 1999; and
(iv) requested that the Director of Community Planning, East District, continue negotiations with the applicant and circulate the application to the appropriate agencies and landowners for their comments, including Monarch Construction:
(May 10, 1999) from the Director of Community Planning, East District, recommending that Scarborough Community Council direct the Director of Community Planning, East District, to:
(1) defer agency circulation of the applications until staff report to Scarborough Community Council at a future meeting on preliminary information from the Industrial Employment Lands Needs Study; and
(2) in consultation with the Economic Development Division, assist the Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care to locate a suitable alternative site for the geriatric centre.
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The following persons appeared before the Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter:
- Mr. Christopher J. Williams, Solicitor representing Tiffield Development Corporation;
- Ms. Florence Wong, Yee Hong Geriatric Centre; and
- Mr. Tony Chung, Torchin Group.
(i) Food and Beverages in Recreational Uses in Scarborough's Employment Areas
The Scarborough Community Council reports having received the following report and requested that the Director and Deputy Chief Building Official, East District, and the Manager, Municipal Standards, East District, report to the next meeting of Community Council on July 15, 1999, on the result of their investigations respecting the Midland Avenue and Weybright Court locations:
(May 13, 1999) from the Director and Deputy Chief Building Official, East District; Manager, Municipal Standards, East District, and Director of Community Planning, East District, advising Scarborough Community Council of the City's current practices, with respect to food and beverage activities in recreational uses in employment areas and associated applications for Occasional Use permits; and recommending that this report be received for information.
(j) New Applications - All Scarborough Wards
The Scarborough Community Council reports having received the following report:
(June 10, 1999) from the Director of Community Planning, East District, advising Community Council of the new applications received during the four-week period ending June 2, 1999; and recommending that this report be received for information.
(k) Site Plan Control Approvals - All Scarborough Wards
The Scarborough Community Council reports having received the following report:
(June 10, 1999) from the Director of Community Planning, East District, advising Community Council of the Site Plan Control Approvals granted by the Director, and recommending that this report be received for information.
(l) Consent Applications - All Scarborough Wards
The Scarborough Community Council reports having received the following report:
(June 8, 1999) from the Director of Community Planning, East District, advising Community Council of the Consent Decisions granted by the Director, and recommending that this report be received for information.
(m) Ontario Municipal Board Hearings - All Scarborough Wards
The Scarborough Community Council reports having received the following report:
(June 10, 1999) from the Director of Community Planning, East District, advising Community Council of the status of current appeals to the Ontario Municipal Board, and recommending that this report be received for information.
(n) Proclamation of Lesbian and Gay Pride Week
The Scarborough Community Council reports that the Chair read aloud the following Proclamation at the beginning of the meeting:
"WHEREAS the new City of Toronto is proud to be one of the most diverse cities in the world, believing in equality, safety, prosperity and hope; and
WHEREAS Toronto's Lesbian and Gay Pride Committee received the City of Toronto's 1998 Tourism Toronto Award for 'Best Festival/Event', and 1999's 'One Pride Fits All' event promises to be an even bigger and better celebration in our city; and
WHEREAS Toronto's Lesbian and Gay Pride Week is the result of months of hard work by an all-volunteer organization and Pride Committee, as well as hundreds of volunteers and community partners; and
WHEREAS Toronto's Lesbian and Gay Pride Week celebrations have now become among the largest in North America, with more than 600,000 people enjoying the parade and other events during the week; and
WHEREAS Toronto's Lesbian and Gay Pride Week is also one of the largest and most important cultural events in the city, playing an important part in Toronto's economic vitality by bringing in thousands of visitors and guests for a week of fun and celebration; and
WHEREAS Toronto has a strong, vibrant and proud Gay and Lesbian community - the third largest in North America - and an important part of the rich fabric of our diverse City; and
WHEREAS I can personally confirm the warmth, enthusiasm, excitement, and tremendous spirit of Lesbian and Gay Pride Week, and its participants, sponsors, and attendees.
NOW THEREFORE I, Mel Lastman, Mayor of the City of Toronto, on behalf of the people of our great City, am pleased to proclaim June 21 - 27, 1999 as 'Lesbian and Gay Pride Week' in Toronto and invite everyone to join in a celebration of achievement and equality."
(o) Approval of Temporary Liquor Licenses
The Scarborough Community Council reports having requested that the Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, East District, in consultation with the Clerk's Department, formulate a procedure whereby the Municipal Licensing and Standards Division is consulted on liquor license applications to assess such requests in terms of noise control, crowd control and parking enforcement, and report thereon to the next meeting of Community Council scheduled to be held on July 15, 1999:
(June 17, 1999) from the Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, East District, commenting on the current approval process for temporary liquor licenses and potential problems with respect thereto, and recommending that this report be received for information.
(p) The Greek Community of Metropolitan Toronto Inc. Festival
The Scarborough Community Council reports having approved:
(1) the provision of a Municipal Licensing and Standards employee to monitor the Annual Festivals of The Greek Community of Metropolitan Toronto Inc. on July 2, July 3, August 20 and August 21, 1999 between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 12:00 midnight;
(2) that a minimum of three cell phone contact numbers and names be made available to the neighbourhood residents should problems arise and that three names and numbers be published in a flyer and distributed throughout the neighbourhood by The Greek Community of Metropolitan Toronto Inc.; and
(3) that all costs associated with monitoring of the Festivals by the City (up to $480.00 as reported) be borne by Councillor Mike Tzekas' discretionary account (as volunteered by Councillor Tzekas):
Recorded vote to adopt the foregoing motion of Councillor Tzekas:
Yeas: Councillors Altobello, Balkissoon, Berardinetti, Mahood, Tzekas -5
Nays: Councillors Kelly, Shaw -2
Decided in the affirmative by a majority of 3.
(June 7, 1999) from the East District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, responding to Community Council's request at its last meeting, submitting a method to monitor noise levels at the Annual Festivals of the Greek Community of Metropolitan Toronto Inc., to be held in July and August, and a communication plan to be utilized by the area residents should the need arise.
(The Scarborough Community Council during its consideration of the foregoing matter, had before it a communication, dated June 22, 1999, from Dr. Tasos Corinthians, President, The Greek Community of Metropolitan Toronto Inc., expressing opposition to the proposed monitoring of the Festivals, a copy of which was provided to all Members of the Community Council and a copy thereof is on file in the Office of the City Clerk, Scarborough Civic Centre.)
(q) Relocation of Lottery Licensing Staff to York Civic Centre
The Scarborough Community Council reports having approved, under "Any Other Matters" on its Agenda, a request by Councillor Balkissoon that the City Clerk report to the Administration Committee as soon as possible respecting the reorganization of the Clerk's Department, specifically the intention to relocate the Scarborough Lottery Licensing function and staff to the York Civic Centre; and that, in the interim, no action be taken on this relocation until this report is provided.
(r) Toronto Police Service and Ontario Provincial Police Presentation
The Scarborough Community Council reports having approved, under "Any Other Matters" on its Agenda, a request by Councillor Berardinetti that the Community Council hear a presentation from the Toronto Police Service and the Ontario Provincial Police on Traffic Safety Issues as the first item at its meeting scheduled to be held on July 15, 1999.
(s) Section 37 - Scarborough Official Plan
The Scarborough Community Council reports having approved, under "Any Other Matters" on its Agenda, a request by Councillor Mahood that the Director of Community Planning, East District, bring forward a report to the meeting scheduled to be held on July 15, 1999, to amend the Scarborough Official Plan respecting the use of Section 37.
(t) Provision of Barbeques to Community Groups
The Scarborough Community Council reports having approved, under "Any Other Matters" on its Agenda, a request by Councillor Shaw that the Director, Parks and Recreation, East District, report to Community Council at its meeting scheduled to be held on July 15, 1999, respecting the provision of barbeques to community groups , and in the interim, the current practice be maintained.
(u) Ontario Hydro Corridor Lands South of Highway 401, Wards 14 and 15, Scarborough Wexford and Scarborough City Centre
The Scarborough Community Council reports having carried over the following communications and report to its next scheduled meeting to be held on July 15, 1999, in accordance with Section (9)(5) of the Council Procedure By-law, a two-thirds vote of the members of Community Council present and voting not having been achieved to continue beyond 10:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 23, 1999:
(May 5, 1999) from the City Clerk advising that the Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee on May 4, 1999:
(1) referred the Recommendations of the Budget Committee embodied in the communication (April 30, 1999) from the City Clerk, to the Scarborough Community Council for review and recommendations thereon;
(2) requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to submit a report to the next meeting of the Scarborough Community Council on how this acquisition fits in with the City's stated objective for pedestrian/bicycle paths in Scarborough, and on whether the funds being requested could be better spent in Scarborough to achieve that objective; and
(3) requested the Commissioner of Economic Development Culture and Tourism, in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, to submit a report to the aforementioned meeting of the Scarborough Community Council, on the original intent of the Beare Road landfill reserve.
(June 1, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism and Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services, responding to the aforementioned direction from the Strategic Policies and Priority Committee to report to Scarborough Community Council on the acquisition of Ontario Hydro Corridor Lands for pedestrian/bicycle paths and on the origin and status of the Beare Road Ski Facility Trust Fund, and recommending that this report be received for information.
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The following persons appeared before the Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter:
- Mr. Jim Robb, on behalf of Friends of the Rouge Watershed;
- Ms. Lynda Wheeler, Terraview-Willowfield Residents' Association;
- Ms. Sheryle Saunders, North Bridlewood Residents' Association; and
- Ms. Marika Bandera, Dorset Park Community Ratepayers' Association.
(City Council on July 6, 7 and 8, 1999, had before it, during consideration of Item (p) embodied in the foregoing Clause, the following communication (July 6, 1999) from Councillor Mike Tzekas, Scarborough Wexford:
Since Councillors may not debate an item under "other items considered" but may only refer back or receive, I ask you to receive this item for the following reasons:
1. It's after the fact. The GCMT's Festival is now over. It ran from June 30 to July 4, 1999. City Staff monitored the festival on the approved recommendation of Scarborough Community Council (SCC). In speaking to Chris Andrews, from our Downtown Noise Unit, who supervised the noise monitoring, both the organizers and the neighbours in the surrounding community were accepting of the process.
2. The 2nd Festival referred to takes place on August 20 - 22, 1999 in the same location. It was granted its approval as the Festival of St. John's Day - and there is no letter from either Father Phillip the Parish Priest, or Kostas Kanellos the President of St. John's Church Parish Council asking for a referral.
3. The SCC has already dealt with this matter twice at its meeting of May 26, 1999 and June 22, 1999 and both times approved conditions on the granting of a exemption from the Noise Bylaw.
Representatives from the GCMT were at the first meeting and did not raise objections to the conditions.
At the 2nd meeting a letter from GCMT objecting to the noise monitoring as "policing" was considered by the SCC. The SCC still voted to implement the monitoring measures.
4. "The door swings both ways!" In attempting by this letter to achieve a "deferral" (sic) - the GCMT leaves the door open for others to scrutinize the GCMT's conduct this past weekend. I have received complaints that compliance on the ceasing of noise by 11:00 p.m. was not met along with a number of other complaints.
I believe that these and any other concerns can be dealt with locally by Councillor Kelly and myself and do not require further Council scrutiny.
And if you think about it - isn't that what theGCMT is really asking for, too - less monitoring! (Or is there another agenda here?)
Please vote not to the referral
And please vote yes to receiving Clause No. 24(p) of Report No. 8 of the SCC.)
(City Council also had before it, during consideration of Item (p) embodied in the foregoing Clause, the following communications:
(i) (June 29, 1999) from Dr. Tasos Karantonis, President, The Greek Community of Metropolitan Toronto Inc., expressing concern with the recommendations of the Scarborough Community Council with respect to monitoring Greek Community Festivals; and
(ii) (July 6, 1999) from Mr. Phillip Rasias, President, Department of Greek Associations, The Greek Community of Metropolitan Toronto Inc., requesting that this matter be referred back to the Scarborough Community Council to permit the hearing of deputations.)
Respectfully submitted,
BAS BALKISSOON
Chair
Toronto, June 23, 1999.
(Report No. 8 of The Scarborough Community Council, including additions thereto, was adopted, without amendment, by City Council on July 6, 7 and 8, 1999, having regard that consideration of Clause No. 22, embodied therein, was deferred to the next regular meeting of City Council to be held on July 27, 1999.)