TABLE OF CONTENTS
REPORTS OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES
AND OTHER COMMITTEES
As Considered by
The Council of the City of Toronto
on July 27, 28, 29 and 30, 1999
EAST YORK COMMUNITY COUNCIL
REPORT No. 8
1 Parkland/Ravine Clean Up in the East York Community throughout the Don River System
2 930-952 Millwood Road, Repeal of Part Lot Control Exemption
3 Public Hearing Held in Accordance with the Municipal Act with Respect to Alteration of Dawes Road for the Installation of A Pedestrian Refuge Island
4 Traffic Operations and Amendments to Parking Regulations in the Donlands Avenue and O'Connor Drive Area
5 Traffic Operations on Bayview Avenue between Balliol Street and Soudan Avenue (Toronto) and between St. Cuthberts Road and Parkhurst Boulevard (East York)
6 Other Items Considered by the Community Council
City of Toronto
REPORT No. 8
OF THE EAST YORK COMMUNITY COUNCIL
(from its meeting on July 15, 1999,
submitted by Councillor Jane Pitfield, Chair)
As Considered by
The Council of the City of Toronto
on July 27, 28, 29 and 30, 1999
1
Parkland/Ravine Clean Up in the
East York Community throughout
the Don River System
(City Council on July 27, 28, 29 and 30, 1999, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)
The East York Community Council recommends that Council authorize the provision of a City-owned vehicle to assist the East York General Radio Emergency Service (EYGRES) in its park and ravine clean-up projects in the East York area.
The East York Community Council reports having requested the City Solicitor, in consultation with the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, to submit a report directly to Council when this matter is being considered on a means that would allow EYGRES to make use of a City-owned vehicle, such report to include comment with respect to the necessary insurance coverage, indemnity, abstract, and any other required conditions.
The East York Community Council submits the following report (June 2, 1999) from the City Solicitor:
Purpose:
To respond to Council's request that the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism be requested to report on the legal obligations of retail stores to accept abandoned shopping carts found in ravine/park areas and any possible solutions available to the municipality to remedy this issue.
Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:
N/A
Recommendations:
It is recommended that this report be received for information.
Council Reference/Background/History:
At its meeting of May 6, 1998 the East York Community Council had before it a communication from Mr. Chris Salmond advising of the park and ravine clean-up projects conducted by East York General Radio Emergency Service (EYGRES), Mimico Correction Centre and the general public.
The communication reported that a large number of abandoned shopping carts were found during clean up activities. EYGRES advised that it would undertake a collection and return service and provide a driver if the City would provide a vehicle.
The East York Community Council requested that the Interim Functional lead for Parks and Recreation report on the legal obligations of retail stores to accept abandoned shopping carts found in ravine/park areas and any possible solutions available to the municipality to remedy this issue.
This matter was referred to the City Solicitor by the Commissioner of Economic Development; Culture and Tourism in order to report on the legal obligations as requested by East York Community Council.
Report
There is no legal obligation for retail stores to accept the return of abandoned shopping carts, nor is there any means of establishing conclusively whether a particular shopping cart belongs to a particular store in order to return it to the appropriate store unless the store's name and address appears on the cart. From a practical perspective, in all likelihood, most retail stores would gratefully accept the return of their carts, however, if a store refused to do so there is no legal means available to the City to force the return upon the retail store.
The problem with respect to abandoned carts relates more to the issue of illegal dumping than to the return of the abandoned carts. Charges may be laid for the dumping of shopping carts on City property, however, in order to do so the dumping would have to be witnessed and charges laid at the time. Chances of this happening are remote. If the City wishes to curtail this activity it would best be approached by encouraging the retail stores to promote the return of carts either through coin return carts, or enhanced security to discourage carts from leaving the retail premises. Providing a free return service would not encourage this.
In the event that a City-owned vehicle is used by EYGRES it would be necessary to ensure that the appropriate insurance is in place in order to ensure that the City is not exposed to liability.
Contact Name:
Jasmine Stein, Solicitor
392-7226
jstein@toronto.ca
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The East York Community Council also had before it a communication (July 12, 1999) from Mr. Christopher Salmond, Managing Director, East York General Radio Emergency Service, commenting on the foregoing report (June 2, 1999) from the City Solicitor.
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Mr. Christopher Salmond, Managing Director, East York General Radio Emergency Service, appeared before the East York Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter.
(City Council on July 27, 28, 29 and 30, 1999, had before it, during consideration of the foregoing Clause, the following report (July 22, 1999) from the City Solicitor:
Purpose:
To respond to the East York Community Council's request that the City Solicitor, in consultation with the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism submit a report directly to Council with respect to the provision of a City owned vehicle for use by the East York General Roads Emergency Service (EYGRES) in its park and ravine clean-up projects in the East York area, such report to include comment on the necessary insurance and indemnity provisions and any other required conditions.
Recommendation:
That this report be received for information.
Council Reference/Background/History:
At its meeting of July 15, 1999 the East York Community Council had before it a report (June 2, 1999), from the City Solicitor reporting on the legal obligations of retail stores to accept abandoned shopping carts found in ravine/park areas and any possible solutions available to the municipality to remedy this issue.
The East York Community Council recommended that City Council authorize the provision of a vehicle to assist EYGRES in its park and ravine clean-up projects in the East York area and requested that the City Solicitor, in consultation with the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism report on a means that would allow EYGRES to make use of a City-owned vehicle such report to include comment with respect to the necessary insurance coverage, indemnity and any other required conditions.
The City's Insurance and Risk Management Division has procured Automobile Insurance Coverage on behalf of the City of Toronto. This coverage is intended to protect the City and its employees and provides coverage to City employees carrying out City operations in the course of their employment. Employees who drive City vehicles must possess a valid Ontario Driver's License, and in many cases they and their driving record is monitored by City Fleet supervisors. City Fleet supervisors also provide safe driver training and the insurer considers this supervision to be an important factor in their underwriting deliberations.
The Parkland/Ravine clean-up program involves the use of a City vehicle for use by non-City employees. The City's automobile policy, does permit the City to provide permission to other qualified and licenced drivers for temporary use of a City vehicle. This provision would enable the City to allow EYGRES to use a City vehicle on a temporary basis. The City's insurer would, however, require that the same level of supervision be given to temporary drivers as is given to employees. Confirmation of driver's licence status and a review of the driver's abstract would be required. Only an experienced driver with a clean driving record should be permitted to operate a City vehicle. In addition, we would recommend safe driver training as a pre-condition and close supervision and monitoring by City staff. This would be a cost to the City in terms of staff time only. We would suggest that operational guidelines be developed and signed by EYGRES, the breach of which would disentitle EYGRES to any further use of City vehicles. These guidelines would include such matters as restrictions upon who specifically may operate the vehicle, what passengers, if any are permitted, the days and hours during which use of the vehicle is permitted, the areas in which the vehicle is to be used, proper use and care of the vehicle, what items are permitted to be transported in the vehicle and responsibility for loss, damage or injury. Anyone using a City vehicle should be required to inform the City immediately of any change in their driver's licence status or any other change which may affect their ability to safely operate a vehicle. It should also be made clear that use of the vehicle is temporary only and the City reserves the right to withdraw its permission at anytime.
The City's Insurance and Risk Management Division has considered this matter and advises that it would discourage the use of City vehicles by non-City staff. Insurance and Risk Management is of the opinion that this activity should only be undertaken in rare circumstances, when adequate levels of control over the driver and their use of the vehicle can be monitored. In addition, it should be recognized that it is difficult to impose an appropriate level of accountability on non-employee temporary drivers as there is no attendant risk of job loss and any adverse financial consequences of their actions will ultimately remain the City's responsibility.
Contact Name:
Jasmine Stein
Tel: 392-7226
Fax: 392-0005)
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930-952 Millwood Road, Repeal of
Part Lot Control Exemption
(City Council on July 27, 28, 29 and 30, 1999, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)
The East York Community Council recommends adoption of the following report (June 28, 1999) from Mr. Quinto M. Annibale, Loopstra, Nixon, Solicitors, East York Office:
Purpose:
To submit a draft By-law as Appendix "1" hereto to repeal the part lot control exemption and restore part lot control to these lands.
Financial Implications:
The cost of preparing and registering this by-law will be paid by the owner.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that:
(1) City Council enact the attached By-law; and
(2) the Solicitors for the East York Office be instructed to register the said by-law on title to the lands to which the by-law applies, as required by section 50(7.5) of the Planning Act.
Background:
On July 8, 9 and 10, 1998 City Council adopted the report of the Commissioner of Development Services, East York, dated June 9, 1998 contained in Clause No. 7 of Report No. 9 of the East York Community Council. Recommendation No. (5) of the aforementioned report of the Commissioner of Development Services indicated that immediately upon the conveyance of each lot, the City Solicitor for the East York Office be directed to bring forward a by-law to repeal the part lot control exemption.
Comments:
Since the time of that report, the owner has conveyed title to all 26 lots. The original by-law passed by Council on July 31, 1998 (By-law No. 481-1998) had the effect of lifting part lot control on the entire lands in order to permit the conveyance of title to each individual lot. Without part lot control, conveyances can occur without Council approval. Therefore it is appropriate to restore part lot control now that these conveyances have occurred.
Conclusions:
It is appropriate for City Council to enact the By-law attached as Appendix "1" hereto with respect to the repeal of part lot control exemption.
Contact Name:
Quinto M. Annibale
Loopstra Nixon
Tel. 416-746-4710
Fax 416-746-8319
e-mail: qannibale@loonix.com
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Appendix "1"
Authority: East York Community Council Report No. ( ),
Intended for first presentation at Council:
Adopted by Council:
City of Toronto
Bill No.
By-law
A by-law pursuant to the provisions of Section 50(7.5) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, to repeal By-law No. 481-1998
Whereas, pursuant to the provisions of Section 50(7) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, the Council of a municipality may by by-law provide that Subsection 50(5) of the Act does not apply to certain lands within a plan of subdivision designated in the by-law;
And Whereas, pursuant to the provisions of Section 50(7.5) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, the Council of a municipality may repeal such a by-law.
The Council of the City of Toronto Hereby Enacts as follows:
(1) that By-law No. 481-1998, "A by-law pursuant to the provisions of Section 50(7) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, to exempt certain lands being Lots 822, 823, 824, 825 and 826 on the north easterly side of Millwood Road, Plan 2120, in the City of Toronto (formerly Borough of East York)", being a by-law of the City of Toronto (formerly Borough of East York), is hereby repealed.
Enacted and Passed this day of , A.D.
Mel Lastman, Novina Wong,
Mayor City Clerk
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Public Hearing Held in Accordance
with the Municipal Act with Respect to
Alteration of Dawes Road for the Installation
of A Pedestrian Refuge Island
(City Council on July 27, 28, 29 and 30, 1999, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)
The East York Community Council recommends that the draft by-law to authorize the alteration of Dawes Road near Goodwood Park Court and Dawes Road near Beth Street by narrowing the pavement by the construction of a pedestrian refuge island at each location be enacted.
The East York Community Council reports having held a public hearing on July 15, 1999, pursuant to Clause No. 5 of Report No. 2 of the East York Community Council, headed "Pedestrian Refuge Island on Dawes Road (Ward One, East York)", which was adopted, without amendment, by City Council at its meeting on March 2, 3, and 4, 1999. In accordance with the Municipal Act, notice of this public hearing was advertised in a local newspaper for four consecutive weeks, (June 24, 30, July 7, and 14, 1999). No one appeared before the East York Community Council in connection with this matter.
The East York Community Council submits the following draft by-law:
Authority: East York Community Council Report No. 2, Clause 5, as adopted by Council on March 2, 3 and 4, 1999 and East York Community Council Report No. ___, Clause ___, as adopted by Council on _______
Enacted by Council:
City of Toronto
By-law No.
Whereas notice of a proposed By-law regarding the proposed alteration of Dawes Road was published in a daily newspaper on _______, ________, _______ and ______, 1999 and interested persons were given an opportunity to be heard at a public meeting held on ______, 1999 and it is appropriate to permit the alteration.
The Council of the City of Toronto Hereby Enacts as follows:
(1) Dawes Road, from approximately 28.0 metres north of Goodwood Park Court to approximately 38.0 metres further north, is narrowed from 12.5 metres to 11.0 metres, by the installation of a centre median pedestrian refuge island, in accordance with Drawing No. 1 dated February 3, 1999.
(2) Dawes Road, from approximately 6.4 metres south of Beth Street to a point 11.4 metres further south, is narrowed from 11.6 metres to 10.1 metres, by the installation of a centre median pedestrian refuge island, in accordance with Drawing No. 2 dated February 3, 1999.
Enacted and Passed this day of , A.D.
MayorCity Clerk
(Clause No. 5 of Report No. 2 of the East York
Community Council, headed "Pedestrian Refuge
Island on Dawes Road (Ward One, East York)").
(City Council, on March 2, 3 and 4, 1999, adopted this Clause without amendment.)
The East York Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (February 3, 1999) from the Director, Transportation Services, District One:
Purpose:
To report to the East York Community Council on the feasibility and cost implications of installing pedestrian refuge islands on Dawes Road at Goodwood Park Court and at Beth Street.
Financial Implications:
The estimated cost to construct pedestrian refuge islands on Dawes Road at Goodwood Park Court and at Beth Street are $7,500.00 and $4,500.00 respectively. Funds in those amounts can be accommodated in the Transportation Services 1999 Capital Budget request.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that:
(1) approval be given to narrow and alter specified sections of the pavement on Dawes Road, through the installation of centre median pedestrian refuge islands as follows:
(the narrowing of Dawes Road from approximately 28.0 metres north of Goodwood Park Court to a point 38.0 metres north thereof, from a current width of 12.5 metres to a width of 11.0 metres, generally as shown in the attached Drawing No. 1, dated February 3, 1999;
(the narrowing of Dawes Road from approximately 6.4 metres south of Beth Street to a point 11.4 metres south thereof, from a current width of 11.6 metres to a width of 10.1 metres, generally as shown in the attached Drawing No. 2, dated February 3, 1999; and
(2) the appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto, including the introduction of the necessary Bill in Council.
Background:
The former Borough of East York Council, at its meeting on October 6 and 7, 1997, requested that the Commissioner of Development Services report to the Council for the new City of Toronto on the installation of a pedestrian refuge to be located between the two bus stops on either side of Dawes Road between the driveway at 200 Dawes Road and Goodwood Park Crescent, and to consider the report of the Commissioner of Development Services dated September 16, 1997, in connection with the foregoing matter; and to also consider a letter from Ms. Sylvia Moreland, East York dated September 22, 1997, advocating some type of safety crossing system at the aforementioned location (Item No. 24 in Report No. 20 of the Regulatory and Development Committee).
Subsequent to this, the Transportation Services Division received a request from a resident of EastYork to install a pedestrian crossover at the intersection of Dawes Road and Beth Street. Since these issues are similar in nature, they are both discussed in this report.
Comments:
(1) Dawes Road at Goodwood Park Crescent
Pedestrian crossing concerns in the vicinity of Dawes Road and Goodwood Park Crescent have been the subject of in-depth study since 1994. Staff have evaluated a variety of options at the request of East York Council, including the implementation of traffic control signals and a pedestrian crossover. These options have not been viable due to the vertical alignment of Dawes Road, the proximity of other traffic control measures and the technical traffic warrants not being met.
Staff have evaluated the feasibility of constructing a pedestrian refuge island in this area, which would provide a safe zone for pedestrians crossing Dawes Road. The proposed location is approximately 28 metres north of Goodwood Park Court, immediately north of the driveway access to True Davidson Acres and adjacent to the southbound TTC bus stop. The cost to construct this refuge island is estimated at $7,500.00. Drawing No. 1, attached, illustrates the proposed location of the pedestrian refuge island.
(2) Dawes Road at Beth Street
The Transportation Services Division received a request from an East York resident to install a pedestrian crossover on Dawes Road in the vicinity of Beth Street. There are TTC bus stops on opposite sides of Dawes Road at Beth Street.
Staff conducted a pedestrian crossover study at this location on a typical day to evaluate the volumes of pedestrians crossing the street during peak and off-peak times. The results of our investigation revealed that a pedestrian crossover is only 11 percent warranted. However, our study also revealed that pedestrians wishing to cross Dawes Road consistently crossed one half of the street and waited in the centre of the street until the other direction of traffic was clear before completing their crossing. Staff studied the reported collisions in the vicinity of the intersection of Dawes Road and Beth Street for the period January 1, 1993, to December 31, 1997. There were no reported collisions involving a pedestrian.
Although a pedestrian crossover is not warranted at this location, staff recommend the implementation of a pedestrian refuge island to provide a safe refuge for pedestrians who regularly wait in the centre of Dawes Road for traffic to clear, as was observed in a study conducted by staff. The proposed location is approximately 6.4 metres south of Beth Street and is illustrated in Drawing No. 2, attached.
The installation of the proposed pedestrian refuge islands on Dawes Road constitute alterations to a public highway pursuant to the provisions of the Municipal Act. The intent of Council to enact a By-law to authorize any physical changes resulting in the alteration of the pavement configuration must be advertised and subsequently be subject to a public hearing. The work is pre-approved in accordance with Schedule A of the Class Environmental Assessment for Municipal Road Projects.
Conclusions:
Studies conducted by Works and Emergency Services staff into pedestrian crossing concerns on Dawes Road at Goodwood Park Court have revealed that neither traffic signals nor a pedestrian crossover are warranted at this location. Similarly, a pedestrian crossover is not warranted on Dawes Road at Beth Street. However, in order to provide a degree of safety for pedestrians crossing Dawes Road in the vicinity of Goodwood Park Court and in the vicinity of Beth Street, it is recommended that pedestrian refuge islands be constructed at these locations. The refuge islands will provide a safe place for pedestrians to wait for traffic to clear as they cross Dawes Road.
Contact Name and Telephone Number:
Bryan Muir, Transportation Technologist
397-4588
bmuir@borough.eastyork.on.ca
Insert Table/Map No. 1
Proposed Pedestrian Refuge Island Dawes Road at Goodwood Park Court
Insert Table/Map No. 2
Proposed Pedestrian Refuge Island Dawes Road at Beth Street
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Traffic Operations and Amendments
to Parking Regulations in the Donlands Avenue
and O'connor Drive Area
(City Council on July 27, 28, 29 and 30, 1999, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)
The East York Community Council recommends adoption of the report (June 25, 1999) from the Director, Transportation Services, District 1.
The East York Community Council reports having requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to submit a report to the Community Council, in six months' time, indicating if any further modifications are necessary.
The East York Community Council submits the following report (June 25, 1999) from the Director, Transportation Services, District 1:
Purpose:
To respond to requests of the East York Community Council to report on traffic improvements and parking in the Donlands Avenue/O'Connor Drive area, and more specifically:
(1) a request of a member of the public (Mr. John Papadakis) to report on traffic operations on Donlands Avenue, in the vicinity of O'Connor Drive; and
(2) a request (from the Donlands Avenue merchants) to amend the parking meter operation on Donlands Avenue, between Torrens Avenue/Plains Road and O'Connor Drive.
Financial Implications:
The funds associated with the installation of appropriate signs and pavement markings for the designation of a northbound left-turn lane on Donlands Avenue at O'Connor Drive are contained in the Works and Emergency Services 1999 Current Budget. The estimated cost for this work is $5,000.00.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that:
(1) the northbound median lane on Donlands Avenue at O'Connor Drive be designated as a left-turn lane only from 30.5 metres south of O'Connor Drive to O'Connor Drive;
(2) the regulation which restricts parking to a maximum period of one hour on the west side of Donlands Avenue, between Torrens Avenue and O'Connor Drive, between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday, and between 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. Thursday and Friday, except Public Holidays, be rescinded;
(3) the regulation which provides metered parking on the west side of Donlands Avenue, between Torrens Avenue and O'Connor Drive, between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday, and between 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. Thursday and Friday, except Public Holidays, for a maximum period of one hour, at a rate of $0.25 for 30 minutes, be rescinded;
(4) parking be allowed for a maximum period of two hours on the west side of Donlands Avenue, between Torrens Avenue and O'Connor Drive, between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Monday to Saturday, except Public Holidays;
(5) metered parking be allowed on the west side of Donlands Avenue, between Torrens Avenue and O'Connor Drive, between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Monday to Saturday, except Public Holidays, for a maximum period of two hours, at a rate of $0.25 for 30 minutes;
(6) the regulation which restricts parking to a maximum period of one hour on the east side of Donlands Avenue, from a point 5.5 metres north of the northerly limit of Plains Road to a point 151.5 metres north of the northerly limit of Plains Road, between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday, and between 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. Thursday and Friday, except Public Holidays, be rescinded;
(7) the regulation which provides metered parking on the east side of Donlands Avenue, from a point 5.5 metres north of the northerly limit of Plains Road to a point 151.5 metres north of the northerly limit of Plains Road, between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday, and between 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. Thursday and Friday, except Public Holidays, for a maximum period of one hour, at a rate of $0.25 for 30 minutes, be rescinded;
(8) parking be allowed to a maximum period of two hours on the east side of Donlands Avenue, from a point 5.5 metres north of the northerly limit of Plains Road to a point 157 metres north of the northerly limit of Plains Road, between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Monday to Saturday, except Public Holidays;
(9) metered parking be allowed on the east side of Donlands Avenue, from a point 5.5 metres north of the northerly limit of Plains Road to a point 157 metres north of the northerly limit of Plains Road, between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Monday to Saturday, except Public Holidays, for a maximum period of two hours, at a rate of $0.25 for 30 minutes;
(10) a copy of this report be forwarded to the Parking Authority of Toronto; and
(11) the appropriate City Officials be requested to take whatever action is necessary to give effect thereto, including the introduction of the necessary Bill in Council.
Background:
The East York Community Council at its meeting on July 8, 1998, had before it a communication (June 19, 1998) from Mr. John Papadakis with respect to traffic problems in the area of Donlands Avenue and O'Connor Drive (Clause No. 16(j) of Report No. 9 of the East York Community Council). Mr. John Papadakis appeared before the East York Community Council in connection with the foregoing. The East York Community Council requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to report on traffic improvements in the area of Donlands Avenue and O'Connor Drive.
Also, the East York Community Council at its meeting on May 26 and 27, 1999, had before it a communication (May 19, 1999) from Councillor Jane Pitfield, with respect to a petition from the merchants of Donlands Avenue, between Torrens Avenue/Plains Road and O'Connor Drive, requesting that changes be made to the times of the meters and the angle of parking on this section of Donlands Avenue (Clause No. 10(v) of Report No. 6 of the East York Community Council). The East York Community Council requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to report on the parking meters, length of time on the meters and fees.
Comments:
Traffic Operations at O'Connor Drive and Donlands Avenue:
The south leg of Donlands Avenue, at its intersection with O'Connor Drive is a four-lane roadway. Approximately 12,500 northbound motorists use Donlands Avenue daily. A nearside northbound TTC bus stop exists on the southeast corner of the intersection. Metered parking stalls operate on the west side and angle parking on the east side of Donlands Avenue, between Torrens Avenue/Plains Road and O'Connor Drive. This section of Donlands Avenue has a predominantly commercial land use.
Eleven parallel metered parking spaces exist on the west side of Donlands Avenue, between Torrens Avenue and O'Connor Drive. On the east side of Donlands Avenue, between Plains Road and O'Connor Drive, 39 metered angle parking stalls are provided. The parking regulations on Donlands Avenue, between Torrens Avenue/Plains Road and O'Connor Drive are as follows:
| Regulation | Location |
| No Parking | West Side:
No Parking 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.; 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m., Mondays and Tuesdays only East Side No Parking 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.; 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m., Mondays and Tuesdays only. |
| Parking Meters | West Side:
One-hour maximum, between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday, and between 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. Thursday and Friday, except Public Holidays, at a rate of $.25 for 30 minutes East Side: One-hour maximum, between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday, and between 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. Thursday and Friday, except Public Holidays, at a rate of $.25 for 30 minutes. |
The pavement width on the south leg of Donlands Avenue is 13.4 metres. The northbound approach is 6.7 metres wide. This width is sufficient for vehicles to travel in two lanes. However, observations indicate that if a large vehicle is parked on the east side of Donlands Avenue and its rear partially extends into the curb lane, the flow of northbound traffic is obstructed in that lane. Motorists must undertake a lane change to avoid this condition. This situation is further exacerbated by motorists attempting to drive in/reverse out of parking spaces and also by those motorists who align themselves to be in the proper approach lane for the traffic signals at O'Connor Drive. When this occurs the northbound approach is restricted to a single lane. The net result of these actions is increased delays, increased potential for collisions and an increase in driver frustration.
The following table identifies the existing volumes for northbound traffic movements at the Donlands Avenue and O'Connor Drive intersection:
| Northbound Approach | |||
| Left-Turn | Through | Right-Turn | |
| AM Peak Hour | 14 | 771 | 547 |
| Off-Peak Hour | 11 | 302 | 282 |
| PM Peak Hour | 11 | 284 | 287 |
Capacity analysis at the signalized intersection of Donlands Avenue and O'Connor Drive indicate that the intersection operates at or near capacity, especially during morning and afternoon peak periods. In order to mitigate the northbound delays caused in part by the parking on the east side on Donlands Avenue, it is possible to modify the pavement markings to increase the capacity of the northbound approach to O'Connor Drive. The provision of a northbound left-turn lane, a northbound through and a shared northbound through/right-turn lane can be accommodated within the existing pavement width. The existing centreline of the road would have to be shifted approximately 0.5 metres to the west from Woodville Avenue to O'Connor Drive to enable the provision of two northbound traffic lanes and the development of the northbound left-turn lane at O'Connor Drive.
With the proposed pavement markings changes, the delay to northbound through motorists will decrease since the existing median lane from which left-turn and through movements occur is proposed to be separated into a dedicated left-turning and through lane.
No changes are proposed to the southbound lane configuration where an exclusive left-turn lane and shared through/right turn lane exist. The proposed changes to the northbound lane configuration would align the northbound and southbound left-turn lanes. This configuration would reinforce to southbound motorists approaching O'Connor Drive that the median lane is a dedicated left-turn lane.
Metered Parking Spaces on Donlands Avenue:
Councillor Jane Pitfield submitted the results of a petition from the merchants of Donlands Avenue, in which they requested that changes be made to the time of the meters and the angle parking on Donlands Avenue, between Torrens Avenue/Plains Road and O'Connor Drive. Seventy-five percent of the 31 businesses surveyed responded to the survey. The majority of the respondents prefer that the hours of the parking meter operation be increased from a maximum period of one hour to a maximum period of two hours. They also prefer that the fee to park on Thursday and Friday evenings, between 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., be eliminated and that the angle parking stalls on the east side of Donlands Avenue remain as is.
The proposed changes to the times of the parking meter operation will not have any significant impact to traffic operations on Donlands Avenue, between Torrens Avenue/Plains Road and O'Connor Drive. The changes to the hours of operation and duration of the parking meters would be consistent with the changes made to the parking meters on Bayview Avenue in 1997. It is noted that the Toronto Parking Authority will be reporting on a comprehensive approach to parking meter hours of operation and that the recommended changes noted in this report can only be considered to be interim. Further changes to rates and/or hours of parking meter operation may result through that initiative to more closely conform to recommended operations in other similar areas of the City.
Conclusions:
The proposed lane designation and pavement markings changes on the northbound approach of Donlands Avenue, between Woodville Avenue and O'Connor Drive, would improve the flow of northbound traffic on Donlands Avenue by reducing unnecessary delays, and not result in any operational dis-benefit to the southbound discharge on Donlands Avenue. Further, these changes would result in more orderly traffic management and an improvement in the operational safety of the intersection. There will not be any reduction to the existing availability of parking on both sides of Donlands Avenue, between Torrens Avenue/Plains Road and O'Connor Drive, as a result of this proposal.
The impacts associated with the proposed changes to the parking regulations on this section of Donlands Avenue will not affect operational efficiency of Donlands Avenue, although these changes are interim in light of initiatives of the Toronto Parking Authority.
Contact Name and Telephone Number:
Vince Suppa, Coordinator - Traffic Investigations
District 1 - East Area
416-397-5436
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Mr. John Papadakis, East York, appeared before the East York Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter.
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Traffic Operations on Bayview Avenue between
Balliol Street and Soudan Avenue (Toronto)
and between St. Cuthberts Road and
Parkhurst Boulevard (East York)
(City Council on July 27, 28, 29 and 30, 1999, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)
The East York Community Council recommends that:
(a) the regulation which prohibits parking on the east side of Bayview Avenue, between St. Cuthberts Road and Parkhurst Boulevard, between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, be rescinded;
(b) the times of the parking meter operation be amended to include the 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. period, Monday to Friday; and
(c) the appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto, including the introduction of the necessary Bill in Council.
The East York Community Council submits the following report (July 3, 1999) from the Director, Transportation Services, District 1:
Purpose:
To report on the impacts to traffic operations of allowing parking on Bayview Avenue between Balliol Street/St. Cuthberts Road and Soudan Avenue/Parkhurst Boulevard:
(a) during the weekday afternoon peak period on the west side of Bayview Avenue; and
(b) during the weekday morning peak period on the east side of Bayview Avenue.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that:
(a) the regulation which prohibits parking on the east side of Bayview Avenue, between Balliol Street/St. Cuthberts Road and Soudan Avenue/Parkhurst Boulevard, between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, be rescinded;
(b) the times of the parking meter operation be amended to include the 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. period, Monday to Friday;
(c) the appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action is necessary to give effect thereto, including the introduction of the necessary Bill in Council; and
(2) this report be received for the information of Toronto Community Council.
Background:
City Council, at its meeting on July 8, 9 and 10, 1998, adopted, as amended, Clause No. 11 of Report No. 8 of The Urban Environment and Development Committee, and in doing so allowed parking during the afternoon peak period (4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.) in the off-peak travel direction (southbound/west side) of Bayview Avenue from Soudan Avenue/Parkhurst Boulevard to Balliol Street/St. Cuthberts Road. Both the East York and Toronto Community Councils supported this measure at their respective meetings on May 6, 1998. In addition, the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) and Transportation staff were requested to report after six months on the effects of this change on TTC buses and traffic operations on this section of Bayview Avenue.
Subsequently, the East York Community Council, at its meeting on May 11, 1999, considered a parking survey conducted by Councillor Jane Pitfield, with respect to implementation of customer parking on the east side of Bayview Avenue, between Balliol Street and Soudan Avenue, from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., in addition to the existing hours allowed, and requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to submit a report with respect to the feasibility of conducting a pilot study with respect thereto. (Clause No. 8(r) of Report No. 5 of the East York Community Council).
This report summarizes the details of our findings for both items.
Comments:
Review of Afternoon Peak Period Parking on the West Side of Bayview Avenue between Balliol Street and Soudan Avenue
In July, 1998, in response to concerns from local merchants on Bayview Avenue that there was an insufficient supply of parking to serve the needs of patrons to the area, the parking prohibition on the west side of Bayview Avenue was amended to allow parking between Balliol Street and Soudan Avenue during the weekday afternoon peak period.
Currently, a "No Stopping" prohibition exists on the west side of Bayview Avenue between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., Monday to Friday. At other times, parking meters operate from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on weekdays and from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturdays.
Staff anticipated that the amendment to allow afternoon peak period parking on the west side of Bayview Avenue would significantly increase delays for motorists on Bayview Avenue and lead to an increase in traffic infiltration in the Leaside and South Eglinton communities, to circumvent these delays.
The follow-up studies conducted by staff in March of this year indicate that congestion has increased for southbound motorists on Bayview Avenue during the afternoon peak period. Studies confirm that there has been a 10-25 per cent increase in queue lengths at the signalized intersections on Bayview Avenue and a corresponding increase in the volume/capacity ratio. The average queue length prior to the change was 14.2 vehicles. This has increased to 17.2 vehicles since parking was allowed on the west side of Bayview Avenue during the afternoon peak period.
The signalized intersections on this section of Bayview Avenue are controlled by the Split Cycle Offset Optimization Technique (SCOOT) traffic control system. SCOOT is a traffic control system in which the volumes of traffic approaching a traffic signal from different directions are continuously detected and the system automatically adjusts the duration of the green displays to best suit the requirements of the oncoming traffic. The left-turn priority features, if any, may also be adjusted in duration depending on demand.
In this case, SCOOT has compensated somewhat for the reduction in capacity on Bayview Avenue by increasing the cycle lengths and providing more north/south green time for motorists on Bayview Avenue. Conversely, there has been a reduction in the amount of green time provided for east/west motorists accessing Bayview Avenue from the side streets at signalized intersections thereby increasing the delays experienced by these motorists.
To this date staff have not received any concerns from local area residents with respect to increased delays in accessing Bayview Avenue.
The follow-up studies have confirmed the anticipated increase in congestion on Bayview Avenue and adjacent local streets as a result of allowing parking during the afternoon peak period. Given, however, that the SCOOT system has somewhat mitigated the congestion and that local area residents have not expressed any concerns regarding increased delays in accessing Bayview Avenue, staff do not recommend the rescission of the afternoon peak period parking on the west side of Bayview Avenue at this time. Transportation staff will continue to monitor the traffic operations on Bayview Avenue and the surrounding area and report, as necessary, on any changes required to mitigate operational concerns.
Toronto Transit Commission Comments:
Mr. Mitch Stambler, in a May 28, 1999 letter wrote the following:
"In the Fall of 1998, on-street parking was introduced on the west side of this portion of Bayview Avenue during the afternoon peak period. At its meeting of July 8, 9 and 10, 1998, City Council, in addition to approving this change, requested the TTC 'To submit a report to the Urban Environment and Development Committee, in six months' time, on the effects of this change on TTC buses operating on this section of Bayview Avenue.' We expect to be submitting this report to our Commission shortly. This memo provides you with a preliminary assessment of the introduction of parking.
We are disturbed by what seems to be an emerging trend of allowing changes to streets within the City of Toronto, such as additional parking which result in transit service being slower, less attractive, and less competitive with the car. The TTC is working very hard to make transit the mode of choice for people travelling in Toronto. We are working on virtually every front to improve the quality and attractiveness of our service: from the reliability and cleanliness of our vehicles, to traffic signals which give priority to transit vehicles, to improved safety and reliability of subway service, to continuing cost reductions in order to keep fares at an attractive level despite government cutbacks. In order for our efforts to be effective, we need strong municipal support for the advancement of public transit.
The introduction of on-street parking on the west side of Bayview Avenue during the afternoon peak period, has, as expected, resulted in a significant delay increase to our southbound 11 BAYVIEW service. On the section of Bayview Avenue where parking has been allowed, bus travel times increased by an average of 16 percent, compared to 'before' conditions, with increases as high as 70 percent observed. In our upcoming report to the Commission, we will be including a recommendation to request Council to rescind this parking.
Mr. Peter Bartos of your staff has advised us of an initiative by East York Community Council to consider parking on the east side of Bayview Avenue during the morning peak period. In light of the public transit concerns highlighted above, we oppose such a measure."
Proposed Morning Peak Period Parking on the East Side of Bayview Avenue between St. Cuthberts Road and Parkhurst Boulevard:
The current parking regulations on the east side of Bayview Avenue, between St. Cuthberts Road and Parkhurst Boulevard, prohibit parking during the 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. period and stopping during the 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. period on weekdays. At other times, parking meters operate from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on weekdays and from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturdays. Approximately 15,000 northbound vehicles use Bayview Avenue daily, of which 800 occur during the morning peak hour. This section of Bayview Avenue has a commercial land use.
Similar to the documented impacts noted in the previous section, if the majority of parking spaces are occupied, northbound capacity on Bayview Avenue during the morning peak period will be reduced and congestion and delays on Bayview Avenue and local streets accessing Bayview Avenue will increase. The SCOOT system will compensate for the reduction in capacity by increasing the cycle lengths and providing more north/south green time (taken from the east/west direction) for Bayview Avenue motorists. Consequently, side street traffic will experience an increase in delays and queues which could increasingly frustrate motorists wishing to access Bayview Avenue.
These impacts will be especially prominent if the parking is heavily utilized on Bayview Avenue during the morning peak period. Given the low number of businesses, however, which are open during the morning peak period (mainly cafes and restaurants) not all the parking spaces may by occupied.
At this time, staff conclude that the impact of allowing parking in the off-peak direction in the morning peak period will be similar, if not somewhat less than the existing situation in the afternoon peak period. If these impacts are deemed to be acceptable, morning peak period parking could be allowed on the east side of Bayview Avenue. We will monitor the impacts and report on any changes required, as necessary.
Contact Name:
Vince Suppa, Coordinator - Traffic Investigations
District 1 - East Area
416-397-5436
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Other Items Considered by the Community Council
(City Council on July 27, 28, 29 and 30, 1999, received this Clause, for information.)
(a) Pedestrian Walkway Lighting in Howard Talbot Park.
The East York Community Council reports having referred the following report back to the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism with the request that he:
(1) conduct a community meeting; and
(2) submit a report to the East York Community Council on the results of the community meeting and providing a breakdown of the costs associated with lighting Howard Talbot pedestrian walkway as outlined in the following report:
(June 22, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, providing cost estimates for pedestrian walkway lighting in Howard Talbot Park; identifying two additional areas for consideration for pedestrian walkway lighting; noting that community consultation should occur due to the close proximity of potential lamp post locations to existing backyards; that additional maintenance costs may be incurred; and recommending that:
(1) the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism consider the inclusion of $90,000.00 for pedestrian walkway lighting in Howard Talbot Park in the 2000-2004 Capital Works Program; and
(2) the appropriate City officials be authorized to take the necessary actions to give effect thereto.
(b) Preliminary Evaluation Report Application to Amend Zoning By-law No. 6752 by Maurice Jouenne - 153 Torrens Avenue.
The East York Community Council referred the following report to the City Clerk with the request that she convene a public meeting (under the Planning Act) in the evening on September 15, 1999:
(June 10, 1999) from the Director of Community Planning, East District, reporting on an application to amend Zoning By-law No. 6752 to permit a pair of semi-detached dwellings at 153 Torrens Avenue; advising that costs associated with this development will be assumed by the developer; and recommending that the East York Community Council:
(1) convene a Public Meeting (under the Planning Act) to consider the application to amend Zoning By-law No. 6752 regarding 153 Torrens Avenue and that the public meeting be scheduled for the third quarter of 1999; and
(2) instruct the City Clerk to provide public notice by circulation.
(c) New Applications Received.
The East York Community Council reports having received the following report:
(June 15, 1999) from the Director of Community Planning, East District, reporting, for information, on new Planning applications received within the last 30 days.
(d) Post Office Access to Krawchuk Lane.
The East York Community Council reports having:
(1) referred the following report and communication back to the Director, Transportation Services, with the request that he submit a further report with respect to:
(a) the possible traffic controls which could be implemented such as one-way turn restrictions and traffic calming measures;
(b) the traffic volume on Krawchuk Lane; and
(c) in consultation with the City Solicitor, as appropriate, the feasibility of installing a sidewalk on Krawchuk Lane and who would be obliged to pay for such installation;
(2) requested the Acting Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services, in consultation with the City Solicitor, and Director, Transportation Services, as appropriate, to submit a report to the East York Community Council with respect to the original proposal submitted by the Developer for the townhouse development on Krawchuk Lane and the site plan approved by the former Borough of East York;
(3) directed that:
(a) the Developer of the Krawchuk Lane townhouse development be requested to appear before the East York Community Council when this matter is considered; and
(b) the residents of Malcolm Road and of Krawchuk Lane, including officials at Canada Post, be notified of the East York Community Council's action in this regard and invited to attend future meetings when this matter is considered:
(June 28, 1999) from the Director of Transportation Services, District 1, reporting on the results of the meeting held to discuss Canada Post access to Krawchuk Lane as well as subsequent field studies, and to propose changes to the operation of Malcolm Road to facilitate the closure of the postal outlet driveway to Krawchuk Lane for day-to-day Canada Post operations; advising that the estimated cost to implement the proposed recommendations is $1,000.00.; that these funds can be accommodated within the Transportation Services 1999 Current Budget; and recommending that:
(1) this report be forwarded to the appropriate Canada Post representatives and that they be requested to comment on the installation of a gate system at the postal outlet access to Krawchuk Lane which would close the lane to all vehicles accessing the postal outlet except during an emergency or during periods when the driveway to Malcolm Road is closed for construction or other events;
(2) if Canada Post responds favourably to the proposal to restrict vehicles using the Krawchuk Lane access, that the one-way northbound operation of Malcolm Road be rescinded from Millwood Road to a point 60 metres north of Millwood Road; that stop control be introduced for southbound Malcolm Road motorists at Millwood Road; that southbound left turns be prohibited at all times at Malcolm Road and Millwood Road; and,
(3) the appropriate City officials be requested to take whatever action is necessary to give effect thereto, including the introduction in Council of any Bills that are required; and
(July 12, 1999) from Ms. Jolanta Malicki, Counsel, Legal Affairs, Canada Post, commenting on the report (June 28, 1999) from the Director, Transportation Services, District 1.
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The following persons appeared before the East York Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter:
- Mr. Larry Neary and Ms. Janice Kasuk, on behalf of the residents of Krawchuk Lane;
- Ms. Irene Patton, on behalf of Canada Post;
- Ms. Marian Woodley, CUPW, on behalf of employees of Canada Post, and submitted a written brief with respect thereto;
- Ms. Carol Burtin Fripp, Past President and Co-Chair, Municipal Committee, Leaside Property Owners' Association, and submitted a written brief with respect thereto; and
- Ms. Pat Prentice, on behalf of Leaside Property Owners' Association, and submitted a written brief with respect thereto.
(e) Audit Committee - Audit Projects requested by Standing Committees.
The East York Community Council reports having received the following communication:
(June 14, 1999) from the City Clerk, forwarding, for information, Clause No. 4 contained in Report No. 4 of the Audit Committee, headed "Standing Committee Requests - Project Update", which was adopted, without amendment, by the Council of the City of Toronto at its meeting held on June 9, 10 and 11, 1999.
(f) Water Services on St. Cuthberts Road.
The East York Community Council reports having received the following communication:
(June 29, 1999) from Councillor Jane Pitfield, respecting water quality and pressure before and after watermain improvement work on St. Cuthberts Road.
(g) Collection of Recyclables from Commercial Properties on the East Side of Bayview Avenue.
The East York Community Council reports having:
(1) referred the following communication to the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services with a request that he:
(a) submit a report thereon to the East York Community Council;
(b) ensure that appropriate by-laws are enforced in this area; and
(2) requested Councillor Pitfield to re-distribute her memorandum addressed to the Bayview Merchants and Residential Tenants concerning problems with respect to the storage and collection of garbage behind some retail establishments on Bayview Avenue:
(June 29, 1999) from Councillor Jane Pitfield, respecting the collection of recyclable material from the commercial properties on the east side of Bayview Avenue between Eglinton Avenue and Davisville Avenue.
Ms. Carole McClure, East York, appeared before the East York Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter.
(h) Leaside Branch, Toronto Public Library - Parking Problems.
The East York Community Council reports having received the following communication:
(June 29, 1999) from Councillor Jane Pitfield, respecting parking problems on the McRae Road side of the Leaside Library.
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Mr. Don Ladkin, East York, appeared before the East York Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter.
(i) Community Festival Permits.
The East York Community Council reports having referred the following communication to the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services with a request that he submit a report thereon to the Works Committee:
(June 15, 1999) from Councillor Jane Pitfield, requesting appropriate City officials to report on the community festival permit policy.
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Mr. Craig Simons, East York, appeared before the East York Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter.
(j) East York Civic Centre - General Conditions.
The East York Community Council reports having received the following communication:
(June 29, 1999) from Councillor Jane Pitfield, regarding problems at the Civic Centre respecting parking meters, maintenance of grounds, and use of the front steps and ramps by skateboarders.
(k) Frater Avenue - Amendment to Parking Regulations Official Poll.
The East York Community Council reports having referred the following report to the City Clerk with the request that she conduct a formal poll of the residents of Frater Avenue, between Woodmount Avenue and Woodbine Avenue, to determine support for the extension of the hours of permit parking:
(July 2, 1999) from the Director, Transportation Services, District 1, recommending that the City Clerk conduct a poll of the residents of Frater Avenue, between Woodmount Avenue and Woodbine Avenue, to determine support for the extension of the hours of permit parking.
(l) Stop Sign Control at Woodville Avenue and Rivercourt Boulevard.
The East York Community Council reports having received the following communication:
(July 5, 1999) from Staff Inspector W. Fordham, reporting, for information, on the East York Community Council's request that the Toronto Police Service enforce the stop sign control at the intersection of Woodville Avenue and Rivercourt Boulevard; advising that this intersection was monitored for one month commencing April 29, 1999; and providing comments on the results of such enforcement.
(m) Request for Permission to use the Name "East York".
The East York Community Council reports having referred the following communications to the Administration Committee with the recommendation that permission be granted to the East York General Radio Emergency Service and "The East York Voice" for continued use of the name "East York" and the East York leaf logo, as outlined in the communications (July 12, 1999) from Mr. Christopher J.K. Salmond:
(July 12, 1999) from Mr. Christopher Salmond, Managing Director, East York General Radio Emergency Service, requesting permission for:
(i) continued use of the name "East York" in their organization's name; and
(ii) use of the East York leaf logo on crests and vehicle shields; and
(July 12, 1999) from Mr. Christopher J. K. Salmond, Community Liaison and Promotions
"The East York Voice", requesting permission for the continued use of the name "East York" in the title of the publication "The East York Voice".
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Mr. Christopher J.K. Salmond, East York General Radio Emergency Service and "The East York Voice", appeared before the East York Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter.
(n) Animal Licences.
The East York Community Council reports having referred the following communication to the Medical Officer of Health with the request that she submit a report thereon to the meeting of the East York Community Council, scheduled to be held on September 14, 1999, such report to include comment with respect to the feasibility of animal licences being issued at the East York Civic Centre:
(July 13, 1999) from Councillor Prue, forwarding a communication dated July 8, 1999, from Mr. John Mclaughlin, East York, with respect to service at the Northline Road office.
(o) Garbage Collection from Ina Grafton Gage Home.
The East York Community Council reports having referred the following communication to the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services with the request that either:
(a) arrangements be made to collect garbage and recyclables from the rear of the Ina Grafton Gage Home as was the previous practice; or
(b) he submit a report to the East York Community Council for its meeting scheduled to be held on September 14, 1999, such report to explain why the garbage and recyclables cannot be collected from the rear of the building:
(July 13, 1999) from Mr. Gordon Blowes, Administrator, Ina Grafton Gage Home, requesting that garbage and recyclables continue to be picked up from the rear of the building.
Respectfully submitted,
JANE PITFIELD
Chair
Toronto, July 15, 1999
(Report No. 8 of The East York Community Council, including an addition thereto, was adopted, without amendment, on July 27, 28, 29 and 30, 1999.)