TABLE OF CONTENTS

REPORTS OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES

AND OTHER COMMITTEES

As Considered by

The Council of the City of Toronto

on March 4, 5 and 6, 1998

SCARBOROUGH COMMUNITY COUNCIL

REPORT No. 2

1Preliminary Evaluation Report Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z97049Fred Schaeffer on behalf of Green Desk Developments Inc. Claresholme Drive, Scarborough Highland Creek

2Request for Direction, Minor Variance Appeals Scarborough Wexford, Scarborough Bluffs

3Draft Plan of Condominium Application C97015The Greens at Tam O'Shanter Inc.138 Bonis Avenue, Tam O'Shanter Community Scarborough Agincourt

4Removing a Portion of the Twelve Hour Parking Restriction and Installing a 40 kilometre per hour Speed Limit onQueen Street - Scarborough Bluffs

5Removing the Parking Restriction at110 Lakeside Avenue - Scarborough Bluffs

6Request for 40 kilometre per hour Speed Limit on Claremore Avenue - Scarborough Bluffs

7Parking Restrictions and Stop Sign on Rosscowan Gate - Scarborough Wexford

8Request for 40 kilometre per hour Speed Limit on Ranstone Gardens and Yorkshire Road - Scarborough City Centre

9Installing a Parking Prohibition on Eppleworth Road - Scarborough City Centre

10Stop Sign on Griselda Crescent at Pegasus Trail West Intersection - Scarborough Highland Creek

11Installing a Parking Prohibition on Island Road - Scarborough Highland Creek

12All-Way Stop - Highcastle Road and Oakmeadow Boulevard North Intersection - Scarborough Highland Creek

13Scarborough Community Complex - Project Status Report

14Rouge Park Alliance

15Request for Permission to Use the Scarborough Flag Motif as Background to New Scarborough Veterans' Association Flag

16Removal of Litter and Debris375 Danforth Road - Scarborough Bluffs

171998 Scarborough Trillium Awards Committee

18Other Items Considered by the Community Council

City of Toronto

REPORT No. 2

OF THE SCARBOROUGH COMMUNITY COUNCIL

(from its meeting on February 18, 1998,

submitted by Councillor Lorenzo Berardinetti, Chair)

As Considered by

The Council of the City of Toronto

on March 4, 5 and 6, 1998

1

Preliminary Evaluation Report

Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z97049

Fred Schaeffer on behalf of Green Desk Developments Inc.

Claresholme Drive, Scarborough Highland Creek

(City Council on March 4, 5 and 6, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (January 29, 1998) from the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, wherein it is recommended that the subject application be refused:

Purpose:

Fred Schaeffer, on behalf of Green Desk Developments Inc., has submitted rezoning and consent applications to facilitate the development of two single family lots. The rezoning application proposes to amend the Highland Creek Zoning By-law by reducing:

- the minimum lot area from 696 mē (7,500 square feet) to 500 mē (5,382 square feet);

- the minimum front yard building setback from 6 metres (20 feet) to 4 metres (13 feet); and

- the minimum rear yard building setback from 7.5 metres (25 feet) to 3 metres (9.8 feet).

Approval of the application would provide for the development of two wide shallow lots.

Recommendation:

It is recommended that Council refuse the rezoning application (Z97049) by Fred Schaeffer, on behalf of Green Desk Developments Inc. with respect to Block 23, Registered Plan 66M-2276 as approval of this application will prohibit the opportunity for future development of these lands in conjunction with the abutting lands to the north.

Background:

The lands are located on the north side of Claresholme Drive, west of Meadowvale Road. Amendment No. 988 pending Ministerial approval designates the lands Low Density Residential providing for single-detached dwellings. The current zoning for the property permits one single-family dwelling per parcel of land with a minimum of 15 metres (50 feet) frontage on a public street and a minimum area of 696 mē (7,500 square feet). The land is a vacant remnant parcel from a registered plan of subdivision registered on May 12, 1994. This parcel was included as a Block within the plan with the intent that the block would eventually be developed in conjunction with abutting lands to the north as the area of this block was seen as insufficient to permit the creation of lots that would be consistent with the existing lots in the vicinity as well as the lots within the proposed plan of subdivision. The subdivision agreement which included these lands notes that the lands are to be deferred for their future development with the abutting lands to the north. The development of Block 23 in combination with lands to the north would provide for the creation of four lots consistent in depth and area with existing lots.

Comments:

The applicant has also submitted an application for consent (B62/97) in conjunction with this application to permit the land to be severed into two lots. The consent has been appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board on the basis that the municipality has not made a decision on the application within 60 days of its receipt. The proposed division would result in the creation of lots having front and rear yard setbacks that are not consistent with existing lots, within both the immediate neighbourhood and the wider community. For the most part, lots within the Highland Creek Community have a front yard setback of 6 metres (20 feet) with a minimum rear yard setback of 7.5 metres (25 feet). These setbacks provide separation for the residents from street activities, together with providing a rear yard amenity area for outside activities.

While the proposed lots have lot areas that are consistent with existing lots in the vicinity, the orientation of the property to Claresholme Drive will result in the creation of two lots each having a depth of 15.8 metres (52 feet). There are no existing lots of this depth in the Highland Creek Community. Lots in the vicinity range in depth from 31 metres (103 feet) to 61 metres (200 feet). Lots within the plan of subdivision from which this parcel was a remnant have depths that range from 33 metres (108 feet) to 36 metres (118 feet). Council recently approved an infill development to the west of the subject lands. The lots within that development range in depth from 30.9 metres (101 feet) to 50 metres (164 feet), providing for the creation of lots that are consistent and compatible in depth with existing lots in the vicinity.

The development of the subject lands as proposed will prohibit the opportunity for future development in conjunction with the abutting lands to the north. The depth of this parcel is insufficient to provide for the creation of lots that are consistent with the existing lots in the community or the abutting plan of subdivision from which this is a remnant parcel.

Contact Name:

Theo Lawrence, Planner

Phone: (416) 396-7038

Fax: (416) 396-4265

E-Mail: lawren_t@city.scarborough.on.ca

2

Request for Direction

Minor Variance Appeals

Scarborough Wexford, Scarborough Bluffs

(City Council on March 4, 5 and 6, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (January 20, 1998) from the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, subject to amending Recommendation No. (1) by striking out the word "not"; so that Recommendation No. (1) shall read as follows:

"(1) Council direct the City Solicitor to attend any Ontario Municipal Board Hearing with respect to Minor Variance Application A208/97;":

Purpose:

This report seeks direction from Council as to the City Solicitor's role at pending Ontario Municipal Board hearings on three current minor variance appeals and one consent appeal, as further detailed below.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1) Council direct the City Solicitor not to attend any Ontario Municipal Board hearing with respect to Minor Variance Application A208/97;

(2) Council direct the City Solicitor to attend any Ontario Municipal Board hearing with respect to Minor Variance Application A312/97, in support of the Committee of Adjustment's decision, and further, that the Board be requested to hear this appeal at the earliest opportunity; and

(3) Council direct the City Solicitor to attend any Ontario Municipal Board hearing with respect to Minor Variance Application A279/97, in support of the Committee of Adjustment's decision and with respect to Consent Application B61/97, in support of the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings decision.

Comments:

(1) Minor Variance Application A208/97

Lawrence Avenue Group

880 Ellesmere Road

Dorset Park Community

Scarborough Wexford

The owner has appealed the October 8, 1997 decision of the Committee of Adjustment which refused a minor variance to permit a reduced parking requirement for restaurants on this site (as detailed in the attached decision). Approval of the variance would have permitted approximately 192 square metres (2,066 square feet) of additional restaurant space, for a total of 1 200 square metres (13,000 square feet) of restaurant uses on this site, with no increase in the current 196 space on-site parking supply. The appeal does not raise issues of sufficient significance to the Corporation to warrant expenditure of the City's limited resources on the Board hearing.

(2) Minor Variance Application A312/97

The (former) City of Scarborough

Upton Road

Golden Mile Employment District

Scarborough Bluffs

On December 17, 1997, the Committee of Adjustment approved a minor variance application to recognize building setbacks of an existing structure on the former City of Scarborough Upton Road Works Yard (as detailed in the attached decision). The abutting westerly owner of 40 Upton Road, Paisley Products of Canada Inc., has now appealed that decision. The closest Paisley building is approximately 38 metres (125 feet) away from the subject structure.

Final approval of this variance is one of the last conditions to be met to conclude an agreement of purchase and sale of the subject lands by the City to D.A. Stuart Inc., 43 Upton Road. The sale was authorized by the former Scarborough City Council on November 12, 1996 (reference Clause No. 6 of Report No. 26 of The Administrative Committee), and the agreement was entered into on September 30, 1997. Time is now of the essence and in order to conclude this important transaction, I am recommending that the City Solicitor be directed to attend the Board in support of the Committee's decision, and further, to request that the Board assign the earliest possible hearing date to this matter.

3. Minor Variance Application A279/97

Consent Application B61/97

John and Bernadette Hughes

24 Parkcrest Drive

Scarborough Village Community

Scarborough Bluffs

The owners have appealed the December 17, 1997 decision of the Committee of Adjustment which refused a minor variance to permit approximately 25 percent reductions in required minimum lot frontage and area (as detailed in the attached decision and staff report) and the December 31, 1997 decision of the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings to refuse a consent application to create two residential lots to enable construction of a new single family dwelling on each. Letters and a petition objecting to the proposal, representing over 100 residents in the area, were also considered by the Committee.

As indicated in the staff opinion, the Committee decision, the staff report and the Commissioner's decision, approval of these applications would result in uncertainty about similar proposals and erosion in the stability of what is a unique, established, large lot neighbourhood. As the proposal does not meet the intent and purpose of either the Official Plan or Zoning By-law, and would not be desirable for the appropriate development of the land, I am recommending that the City Solicitor attend the Board in support of both the Committee's decision and the decision of the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings.

Contact Name:

Rod Hines, MCIP, RPP.

Manager, Committee of Adjustment

Phone: 396-7020

Fax: 396-4265

Email: hines@city.scarborough.on.ca

(A copy of the material, referred to in the foregoing report, was forwarded to all Members of Scarborough Community Council with the Agenda for the meeting on February 18, 1998, and a copy thereof is on file in the office of the City Clerk)

3

Draft Plan of Condominium Application C97015

The Greens at Tam O'Shanter Inc.

138 Bonis Avenue, Tam O'Shanter Community

Scarborough Agincourt

(City Council on March 4, 5 and 6, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (January 30, 1998) from the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough:

Purpose:

The application is for Draft Plan of Condominium approval for a 178-unit, 16 storey residential apartment building and seven multiple family dwellings nearing completion on the north side of Bonis Avenue, west of Kennedy Road (See Figures 1 and 2). A total of 312 parking spaces will be provided including 16 visitor parking spaces. An additional 85 surface and underground visitor spaces are available to the immediate east of the apartment building in the visitor parking lot of the existing Phase I Greens at Tam O'Shanter development at 168 Bonis Avenue (See Figure 3). The resident and visitor parking provided meets the minimum By-law parking requirement. The Condominium Description and Declaration for the Phase I development contains provisions with respect to shared visitor parking, recreation facilities, and necessary easements in favour of the apartment building currently under construction.

All technical agencies circulated had no comments or their requirements have been incorporated into the recommendations. There are no concerns under the current High Density Residential provisions of the Official Plan raised by this application, and the development complies with the 'Apartment Residential' (A) and 'Multiple-Family Residential' (M) zoning requirements of the Tam O'Shanter Community By-law. The development is being constructed in accordance with the Site Plan Control approval granted in November 1996, and represents the fourth phase of a five phase residential development on the north side of Bonis Avenue (See Figure 3).

Recommendations:

It is recommended that Draft Plan of Condominium C97015 for The Greens at Tam O'Shanter Inc., with respect to 138 Bonis Avenue, being Part of Block 1, Registered Plan M-2255, be approved subject to the following conditions:

(1) plans as stamped "Recommended" this date (Figure 2);

(2) the owner to sign the City's Standard Tax Agreement for payment of taxes and local improvement charges;

(3) the owner shall be responsible for distributing "Condominium" brochures supplied by the Works and Environment Department;

(4) the owner to make satisfactory arrangements with the Public Utilities Commission with regards to water and electrical servicing, their acceptable completion, including any agreements and/or easements that may be required;

(5) the owner to complete all conditions of the Site Plan approval prior to registration, or enter into a development agreement with the City, secured by a performance guarantee in a form and amount satisfactory to the City Solicitor, to guarantee completion of the site work if the owner chooses to register the condominium prior to completion of the project; and

(6) prior to registration, the owner shall submit the final Condominium Description and Declaration for the approval of the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings with respect to all easements and rights-of-way to ensure mutual access between the apartment building and multiple family dwellings and 168 Bonis Avenue (Condominium Number 1027) for vehicular and pedestrian movements, visitor parking and servicing.

Contact Name:

Joe Nanos, Planner

(416) 396-7037

(416) 396-4265 Fax Number

nanos@city.scarborough.on.ca

(A copy of the Figures referred to in the foregoing report was forwarded to all Members of Scarborough Community Council with the Agenda for the meeting on February 18, 1998, and a copy thereof is on file in the office of the City Clerk)

4

Removing a Portion of the Twelve Hour Parking Restriction

and Installing a 40 kilometre per hour Speed Limit on

Queen Street - Scarborough Bluffs

(City Council on March 4, 5 and 6, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (January 23, 1998) from the Director, Road and Traffic Services, Scarborough, subject to adding thereto the following new Recommendation No. (4) and renumbering the remaining recommendation accordingly:

"(4) a No Stopping 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. sign be installed on the north side of Queen Street in front of 2378 (Estonian apartment building) and 2780 Queen Street (private residence) to allow for solid waste pick-up from these two addresses;":

Purpose:

To remove a section of previously installed 12 hour parking on Queen Street near Victoria Park Avenue and to install a 40 kilometre per hour speed limit.

Funding Sources:

The $400.00 (approximate) funds associated with the removal of the parking prohibition signs are available in the Road and Traffic Services 1998 Budget Account Number 20000-70200-72260.

The $600.00 (approximate) funds associated with the installation of the 40 kilometre per hour speed limit signs are available in the Road and Traffic Services 1998 Budget Account Number 20000-70200-72240.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1) the current parking regulations identified in Appendix 1 of this report be rescinded;

(2) the parking regulations identified in Appendix 2 of this report be adopted;

(3) the 40 kilometre per hour speed limit identified in Appendix 3 of this report be adopted; and

(4) the appropriate by-laws be amended accordingly.

Background:

The existing 12 hour parking limit was installed on Queen Street as part of the traffic calming initiatives in the East Beaches area. By allowing long duration parking on both sides of the road we would narrow the effective width of the road while providing additional on-street parking for area residents. A 50 kilometre per hour speed limit exists on the section of Queen Street East of the former west limit of the City of Scarborough while it is 40 kilometres per hour in the former City of Toronto.

Discussion:

Parking:

The 12 hour limit that was posted on both sides of Queen Street between Victoria Park Avenue and Blantyre Avenue did result in cars parked on both sides of this section of Queen Street. This resulted in motorists having to slow down to pass each other through this area, which was the intention. However, with the snow on the road, some motorists are not able to pull as close to the curb as they normally would; therefore, further reducing the effective road width. This situation has resulted in safety concerns being expressed to staff by residents in the area.

Another concern of the management of the Estonia House Apartment at 2368 Queen Street, as well as Solid Waste Division staff, is that the long duration parking in front of this apartment hampers access to the curb side pick-up of solid waste on the north side of Queen Street, west of Victoria Park Avenue.

In the short term, the 12 hour parking limit signs have been removed in this area to try to alleviate these two situations; however, replacing the 12 hour limit with No Parking Anytime prohibitions in these two areas would alleviate the problems. In front of the Estonia House Apartment we are recommending that a section of the 12 hour parking limit zone be retained to maintain the original traffic calming initiatives, as well as provide some overnight parking for approximately three vehicles. This should not hamper the pick-up of solid waste at this location.

40 Kilometre Per Hour Speed Limit:

The section of Queen Street in the former City of Toronto, as well as all roads intersecting Queen Street in the former City of Scarborough, all contain 40 kilometre per hour speed limits. As such, to install a 40 kilometre speed limit on this remaining section of Queen Street would create area uniformity and complement our traffic calming measures.

Conclusions:

In an effort to improve safety and solid waste pick-up, we recommend that No Parking Anytime prohibitions be installed on the north side of Queen Street, west of Victoria Park Avenue. On the south side, between Victoria Park Avenue and Blantyre Avenue, we recommend the No Parking Anytime prohibition in order to increase the effective road width. For area uniformity and to assist our traffic calming program a 40 kilometre per hour speed limit is also recommended on Queen Street.

Contact Name:

Gary H. Welsh, P.Eng.

Director, Road and Traffic Services

Telephone: 396-5061

Facsimile: 396-5681

E-mail: welsh@ city.scarborough.on.ca

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Appendix 1

"Parking for Restricted Periods"

Prohibition to be Rescinded

Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Column 5

Maximum

Times Period

Highway Side From To or Days Permitted

Queen North The west 37 metres 7:00 p.m. to 12 hours

Street limit of the west of 7:00 a.m.

City of Blantyre

Scarborough Avenue

Queen South The west 27 metres 7:00 p.m. to 12 hours

Street limit of the west of 7:00 a.m.

City of Blantyre

Scarborough Avenue

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Appendix 2

"Parking for Restricted Periods"

Prohibition to be Enacting

Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Column 5

Maximum

Times Period

Highway Side From To or Days Permitted

Queen North 45 metres 60 metres 7:00 p.m. to 12 hours

Street west of west of 7:00 a.m.

Victoria Victoria

Park Avenue Park Avenue

Queen North Victoria 37 metres 7:00 p.m. to 12 hours

Street Park west of 7:00 a.m.

Avenue Blantyre

Avenue

Queen South Victoria 75 metres 7:00 p.m. to 12 hours

Street Park west of 7:00 a.m.

Avenue Victoria Park

Avenue

"No Parking"

Prohibition to be Enacted

Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4

Highway Side From To Times or Days

Queen North Victoria Park 45 metres west Anytime

Street Avenue Victoria Park Avenue

Queen South Victoria Park Blantyre Anytime

Street Avenue Avenue

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Appendix 3

"40 km/h Speed Limit"

Regulation to be Enacted

Column 1 Column 2

Highway From To

Queen 90 metres west of Fallingbrook

Street Victoria Park Avenue Road

5

Removing the Parking Restriction at

110 Lakeside Avenue - Scarborough Bluffs

(City Council on March 4, 5 and 6, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (January 23, 1998) from the Director, Road and Traffic Services, Scarborough:

Purpose:

To remove a previously installed parking prohibition in front of 110 Lakeside Avenue.

Funding Sources:

The funds associated with the removal of the parking prohibition signs are available in the Road and Traffic Services 1998 Budget Account No. 20000-70200-72260.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1) the current No Parking regulations identified in Appendix 1 of this report be rescinded; and

(2) the appropriate by-law be amended accordingly.

Background:

The existing No Parking Anytime restriction was installed at 110 Lakeside Avenue in 1995 to facilitate a bus picking up a handicapped child at this property. A representative of the Scarborough Baptist Church, located on the southwest corner of Kingston Road and Lakeside Avenue, had requested that the parking prohibition in front of 110 Lakeside Avenue be removed.

Discussion:

The residents of 110 Lakeside Avenue, who originally requested that the handicapped parking space be installed in front of this property, have since moved. Therefore, the need for this parking prohibition no longer exists.

Conclusions:

Based on this new information, and considering the sole purpose of erecting this no parking restriction was to facilitate handicapped bus access, we are now recommending that the parking prohibition by-law be rescinded.

Contact Name:

Gary H. Welsh, P. Eng., Director,

Road and Traffic Services, Works & Environment Department,

Telephone: 396-5061,

Fax No: 396-5681, e-mail welsh@city.scarborough.on.ca

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Appendix 1

"No Parking"

Prohibition to be Rescinded

Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4

Highway Side From To Times or Days

Lakeside West 56.5 metres south 68.5 metres south Anytime

Avenue of Kingston Road of Kingston Road

6

Request for 40 kilometre per hour Speed Limit on

Claremore Avenue - Scarborough Bluffs

(City Council on March 4, 5 and 6, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (January 23, 1998) from the Director, Road and Traffic Services, Scarborough:

Purpose:

To present the information relating to a 40 kilometre per hour speed limit on Claremore Avenue in conformance with the former Scarborough Council Speed Limit Procedure.

Funding Sources:

The $1000.00 (approximate) funds associated with the installation of the speed limit signs are available in the Road and Traffic Services 1998 Budget, Account No. 20000-70200-72240.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1) the 40 kilometre per hour speed limit identified in Appendix 1 of this report be adopted; and

(2) the appropriate by-law be amended accordingly.

Background:

At the request of former Scarborough Councillor Harvey Barron, on behalf of a resident of Claremore Avenue, Road and Traffic Services staff is presenting this report to enact a 40 kilometre per hour speed limit on Claremore Avenue without any staff recommendations.

Discussion:

Based on the former Scarborough Council adopted 40 Kilometres Per Hour Speed Limit Procedure, (Appendix 2) speed study results were not applied to the 40 Kilometre Per Hour Speed Limit Warrant. The adopted procedure allows a councillor to propose a speed limit of 40 kilometre per hour on any Scarborough road with a pavement width of 9.7 metres or less.

Conclusions:

Based on the Scarborough Council adopted 40 kilometre per hour Speed Limit Procedure, this report proposes the installation of a 40 kilometre per hour speed limit on Claremore Avenue.

Contact Name:

Gary H. Welsh, P. Eng.,

Director, Road and Traffic Services,

Works and Environment Department, Scarborough,

Telephone: 396-5061,

Fax No. 396-5681,

E-mail: welsh@city.scarborough.on.ca

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Appendix 1

"40 kilometre per hour Speed Limit"

Regulation to be Enacted

Column 1 Column 2

Highway From To

Claremore Kingston Aylesworth

Avenue Road Avenue

(A copy Appendix 2, referred to in the foregoing report, was forwarded to all Members of Scarborough Community Council with the Agenda for the meeting on February 18, 1998, and a copy thereof is on file in the office of the City Clerk)

7

Parking Restrictions and Stop Sign on

Rosscowan Gate - Scarborough Wexford

(City Council on March 4, 5 and 6, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (January 23, 1998) from the Director, Road and Traffic Services, Scarborough:

Purpose:

To address the need for parking restriction on Rosscowan Gate with a No Parking Anytime prohibition. To install a stop sign on Rosscowan Gate at Rosscowan Crescent.

Funding Sources:

The $200.00 (approximate) funds associated with the installation of the parking prohibition signs are available in the Road and Traffic Services 1998 Budget, Account No. 20000-70200-72260.

The $150.00 (approximate) funds associated with the installation of the stop sign are available in the Road and Traffic Services 1998 Budget Account No. 20000-70200-72240.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1) the current parking regulations identified in Appendix 1 of this report be rescinded;

(2) the No Parking regulations identified in Appendix 2 of this report be adopted;

(2) the stop control identified in Appendix 3 of this report be adopted; and

(3) the appropriate by-laws be amended accordingly.

Background:

With the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Pharmacy Avenue and Rosscowan Gate, a 30 metre corner parking restriction would be installed on both sides of Rosscowan Gate. As a result, there would be a very small 60 minute maximum permitted parking area. As such, staff recommended replacing the 60 minute maximum permitted parking with a No Parking Anytime prohibition.

Discussion:

At present, parking is prohibited along the entire north side of Rosscowan Gate. The existing parking restrictions on the south side of the roadway includes a section of No Parking Anytime from Pharmacy Avenue to a point 15 metres further east, 60 minute maximum permitted parking, and a 15 metre corner parking restriction at the intersection of Rosscowan Crescent.

With the introduction of the 30 metre corner parking restriction at Pharmacy Avenue and Rosscowan Gate, this will eliminate all but one or two legal parking spaces on the roadway. Therefore, in an effort to reduce confusion we recommended to the former area Councillor the prohibition of parking on both sides of Rosscowan Gate from Pharmacy Avenue to Rosscowan Crescent. This will also assist in creating an unrestricted traffic flow on approach to the traffic signals.

Discussions with the former Councillor revealed no objections to the restriction of parking on both sides of Rosscowan Gate. However, based on the concern of one of the area residents, we also support the request for the installation of a stop sign on Rosscowan Gate at Rosscowan Crescent to clearly define the right-of-way and stop motorists in advance of the existing sidewalks.

Conclusions:

We recommend restricting parking on both sides of Rosscowan Gate and installing a stop sign on Rosscowan Gate at Rosscowan Crescent to improve traffic flow and safety.

Contact Name:

Gary H. Welsh, P.Eng.,

Director, Road and Traffic Services, Works & Environment Department,

Telephone: 396-5061,

Fax: 396-5681,

E-mail: welsh@city.scarborough.on.ca

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Appendix 1

"Parking for Restricted Periods"

Prohibition to be Rescinded

Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Column 5

Maximum

Times Period

Highway Side From To or Days Permitted

Rosscowan South Pharmacy Rosscowan Anytime 60 minutes

Gate Avenue Crescent

"No Parking"

Prohibition to be Rescinded

Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4

Highway Side From To Times or Days

Rosscowan North Pharmacy Rosscowan Anytime

Gate Avenue Crescent

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Appendix 2

"No Parking"

Prohibition to be Enacted

Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4

Highway Side From To Times or Days

Rosscowan Both Pharmacy Rosscowan Anytime

Gate Avenue Crescent

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Appendix 3

"Compulsory Stops"

Control to be Enacted

Column 1 Column 2

Intersection Stop Street

Rosscowan Gate Rosscowan Gate

and Rosscowan Crescent

8

Request for 40 kilometre per hour Speed Limit on

Ranstone Gardens and Yorkshire Road

Scarborough City Centre

(City Council on March 4, 5 and 6, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (January 23, 1998) from the Director, Road and Traffic Services, Scarborough:

Purpose:

To address the need for a 40 kilometre per hour speed limit on Ranstone Gardens and Yorkshire Road.

Funding Sources:

The $800.00 (approximate) funds associated with the installation of the speed limit signs are available in the Road and Traffic Services 1998 Budget, Account No. 20000-70200-72240.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1) the 40 kilometre per hour speed limit identified in Appendix 1 of this report be adopted; and

(2) the appropriate by-law be amended accordingly.

Background:

Road and Traffic Services was requested by Councillor Berardinetti, to investigate Ranstone Gardens for a 40 kilometre per hour speed limit due to speeding on this roadway.

Discussion:

Ranstone Gardens provides access to both Kennedy Road and Birchmount Road, south of Lawrence Avenue, and functions as a residential collector roadway. An all-way stop control exists at the intersection of Ranstone Gardens and Yorkshire Road and traffic control signals were recently installed at Kennedy Road and Ranstone Gardens.

40 Kilometre Per Hour Speed Limit Warrant:

The justification for the introduction of a 40 kilometre per hour speed limit on a roadway in the former City of Scarborough is based on a technical warrant established by Road and Traffic Services, and adopted by the former Scarborough Council. Ranstone Gardens meets the necessary requirements for a 40 kilometre per hour speed limit on this roadway based on the following criteria:

- traffic volume

- safe speed on curve

- pavement width

- minimum distance between controls

- horizontal control curve

Speed Study:

Automatic 24-hour speed studies conducted on Thursday, October 2, 1997 on Ranstone Gardens are summarized as follows:

Study Location	1 - 40 km/h	41 - 50 km/h	51 - 60 km/h	61 - 64 km/h	> 64 km/h	Total Vehicles	85th Percentile Speed
West of Rosemount Drive	607	611	411	69	70	1768	57 km/h
East of Givendale Road	510	511	213	28	26	1288	53 km/h

Collision History:

A review of the collision history on Ranstone Gardens reveals six reported collisions over the past three years, January 1, 1994 to December 31, 1996. Three collisions occurred in 1996 and three in 1994. None of these collisions was the result of speeding.

Conclusions:

Based on the fulfilment of the 40 Kilometre Per Hour Speed Limit Warrant, a reduced speed limit is recommended on Ranstone Gardens. As Yorkshire Road acts as a logical extension of this 40 kilometre per hour speed limit, it is also recommended on this road.

Contact Name:

Gary H. Welsh, P.Eng., Director,

Road and Traffic Services, Works & Environment Department,

Telephone: 396-5061,

Fax No: 396-5681,

E-mail: welsh@city.scarborough.on.ca

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Appendix 1

"40 Kilometre Per Hour Speed Limit"

Regulation to be Enacted

Column 1 Column 2

Highway From To

Ranstone Kennedy Birchmount

Gardens Road Road

Yorkshire Kingsdown Ranstone

Road Drive Gardens

9

Installing a Parking Prohibition on

Eppleworth Road - Scarborough City Centre

(City Council on March 4, 5 and 6, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (January 23, 1998) from the Director, Road and Traffic Services, Scarborough:

Purpose:

To address the need for an extension of a previously installed parking prohibition on Eppleworth Road by an additional five metres.

Funding Sources:

The $100.00 (approximate) funds associated with the removal of the parking prohibition signs are available in the Road and Traffic Services 1998 Budget Account No. 20000-70200-72260.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1) the no parking regulations identified in Appendix 1 of this report be adopted; and

(2) the appropriate by-law be amended accordingly.

Background:

Road and Traffic Services received a request from a Metro Police Officer to slightly adjust a parking prohibition sign on the west side of Eppleworth Road, in front of The Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Discussion:

The current No Parking Anytime prohibition extends through the turning basin at the north end of Eppleworth Road. The concern is that the walkway to the church is not accessible for parishioners arriving on the church bus or handicapped pedestrians. By relocating the No Parking Anytime sign an additional five metres to the south, we would make this walkway more accessible for receiving and discharging passengers. This prohibition will eliminate only one on-street parking space.

Conclusions:

To assist the church in loading and unloading passengers at the front walkway, we are recommending that the existing No Parking Anytime restriction be extended by five metres.

Contact Name:

Gary H. Welsh, P. Eng.,

Director, Road and Traffic Services,

Works & Environment Department, Scarborough

Telephone: 396-5061,

Fax No: 396-5681,

E-mail: welsh@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

Eppleworth West North Limit of 20 metres Anytime

Road Eppleworth Road further south

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Stop Sign on Griselda Crescent at Pegasus Trail

West Intersection - Scarborough Highland Creek

(City Council on March 4, 5 and 6, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (January 23, 1998) from the Director, Road and Traffic Services, Scarborough:

Purpose:

To investigate the need for a stop sign on Griselda Crescent at the west intersection of Pegasus Trail.

Funding Sources:

The $150.00 (approximate) funds associated with the installation of this stop sign are available in the Road and Traffic Services 1998 Budget, Account No. 20000-70200-72240.

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.

Background:

At the request of former City of Scarborough Councillor David Soknacki, on behalf of an area resident, Road and Traffic Services investigated the need for a stop sign southbound on Griselda Crescent at Pegasus Trail, west intersection.

Discussion:

The west intersection of Griselda Crescent and Pegasus Trail is located in the community to the northwest of Ellesmere Road and Scarborough Golf Club Road. Griselda Crescent is a minor local road while Pegasus Trail is a residential collector road.

Staff have conducted traffic investigations and determined that a stop sign would be beneficial at this intersection. This stop sign would clearly define the right-of-way and stop motorists behind the sidewalk that exists on the north side of Pegasus Trail crossing Griselda Crescent. The installation of this stop sign will not require the trimming or removal of any trees in the area of the sign, as would be the case with other intersections in the area.

Conclusions:

The installation of a stop sign on Griselda Crescent at Pegasus Trail, west intersection, will improve traffic operation at the intersection and have little impact on boulevard landscaping.

Contact Name:

Gary H. Welsh, P. Eng.,

Director, Road and Traffic Services, Works & Environment

Telephone: 396-5061,

Fax: 396-5681,

E-mail: welsh@city.scarborough.on.ca

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Appendix 1

"Compulsory Stops"

Regulation to Be Enacted

Column 1 Column 2

Intersection Stop Street

Griselda Crescent Griselda Crescent

and Pegasus Trail (West Intersection)

11

Installing a Parking Prohibition on

Island Road - Scarborough Highland Creek

(City Council on March 4, 5 and 6, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (January 23, 1998) from the Director, Road and Traffic Services, Scarborough, subject to adding thereto the following new Recommendation No. (2) and renumbering the remaining recommendation accordingly:

"(2) parking be restricted on the north side of Island Road from eighty metres west of East Avenue to Port Union Road to allow for three spaces for vehicles to park west of the current No Stopping restriction;":

Purpose:

To address the need for a parking prohibition in front of 92 Island Road.

Funding Sources:

The $400.00 (approximate) funds associated with the installation of the parking prohibition signs are available in the Road and Traffic Services 1998 Budget Account No. 20000-70200-72260.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1) the No Parking regulations identified in Appendix 1 of this report be adopted; and

(2) the appropriate by-law be amended accordingly.

Background:

Road and Traffic Services received a request from an employee at Altamont Nursing Home, 92 Island Road to restrict parking on Island Road in front of the nursing home. The specific complaint is with regard to the sight line problems created for motorists exiting from the nursing home's driveway when vehicles are parked on the north side of the road. This parking is especially prevalent when the Black Dog Pub, located on the southwest corner of East Avenue and Island Road, is busy. Currently, stopping is restricted on the north side of the road from East Avenue to 60 metres west of East Avenue.

Discussion:

Parking does not appear to be a problem during the day in front of 92 Island Road. However, our investigation has determined that in the evening, especially on weekends, on-street parking is much more prevalent. As such, we could foresee that parking in this area would restrict sight lines for motorists exiting from the driveway of this property.

Conclusions:

We recommend restricting parking in front of the nursing home at 92 Island Road to improve the sight lines at the driveway.

Contact Name:

Gary H. Welsh, P. Eng.,

Director, Road and Traffic Services,

Works & Environment Department, Scarborough

Telephone: 396-5061, Fax: 396-5681,

E-mail: welsh@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

Island North 60 metres west 85 metres Anytime

Road of East Avenue further west

12

All-Way Stop - Highcastle Road and Oakmeadow Boulevard

North Intersection - Scarborough Highland Creek

(City Council on March 4, 5 and 6, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (January 8, 1998) from the Director, Road and Traffic Services, Scarborough:

Purpose:

To investigate the need for an all-way stop control at the intersection of Highcastle Road and Oakmeadow Boulevard, north intersection.

Funding Sources:

The $500.00 (approximate) funds associated with the installation of the all-way stop signs are available in the Road and Traffic Services 1998 Budget, Account No. 20000-70200-72240.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1) the all-way stop control identified in Appendix 1 of this report be adopted; and

(2) the appropriate by-law be amended accordingly.

Background:

At the request of former City of Scarborough Councillor David Soknacki, on behalf of an area resident, Road and Traffic Services investigated concerns of speeding on Highcastle Road and the need for an all-way stop control at the north intersection of Highcastle Road and Oakmeadow Boulevard.

Discussion:

Highcastle Road and Oakmeadow Boulevard are residential collector roads located north of Ellesmere Road and west of Neilson Road. A 40 kilometre per hour speed limit is posted on both of these roads. St. Edmund Campion School is located on Highcastle Road and a pedestrian crossover assists pedestrians crossing Highcastle Road at the south intersection of Oakmeadow Boulevard. Turn restrictions were installed in October 1996 to prevent motorists from cutting through the community, eastbound during the a.m. and westbound during the p.m. peak weekday periods.

Speed Studies:

Automatic 24-hour speed studies conducted on Highcastle Road at two locations over a six-day period revealed a reduction in the volume of traffic and excessive speeders on this road compared to our 1995 study. A sample of this count, in comparison with a previous study, is as follows:

Study Locations : Highcastle Road - (1)South of Grovenest Dr. and (2)South of Pineslope Cr.
Study Date	1 - 40 km/h	41 - 50 km/h	51 - 55 km/h	> 55 km/h	Total Vehicles	85th Percentile Speed
(1) Thu.Sep.18.97 (1) Thu.Oct.19.95 (2) Thu.Sep.18.97	595 789 703	725 1005 855	180 286 214	134 294 156	1634 2374 1928	52 km/h 54 km/h 52 km/h
(1) Fri.Sep.19.97 (1) Fri.Oct.20.95 (2) Fri.Sep.19.97	463 822 518	738 1082 802	210 192 230	121 221 140	1532 2317 1690	52 km/h 52 km/h 53 km/h
(1) Sat.Sep.20.97 (1) Sat.Oct.21.95 (2) Sat.Sep.20.97	419 401 578	636 751 709	178 233 187	127 269 154	1360 1654 1628	53 km/h 60 km/h 53 km/h
(1) Sun.Sep.21.97 (1) Sun.Oct.22.95 (2) Sun.Sep.21.97	321 427 470	630 705 694	216 155 187	158 242 153	1325 1529 1504	54 km/h 58 km/h 53 km/h

We must highlight that these recorded 24-hour vehicle volumes verify that Highcastle Road is functioning well within the traffic parameters of a residential collector road, 1500 to 3500 vehicles per day. These volumes have also decreased by approximately 700 vehicles per week day following the installation of the aforementioned turn restrictions. Therefore, the motorists now travelling at excessive speeds on this road would likely be area residents.

In addition, these speed studies confirm that Highcastle Road is similar to many other residential collector roads. Specifically, a small percentage of motorists elect to drive at an excessive speed in total disregard for public safety.

Police Speed Enforcement Results:

The Toronto Police Service has indicated that between August 19, 1997 and September 16, 1997, over approximately two hours, five tickets were issued on Highcastle Road. The officers have indicated that this is not a location that they would regularly visit without specific direction to do so. We have requested that the speed enforcement continue on Highcastle Road, however, only limited enforcement can realistically be expected considering our study results.

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.

A traffic study conducted on Tuesday, September 16, 1997 at the north intersection of Highcastle Road and Oakmeadow Boulevard produced the following results which illustrate that the Warrant's vehicle volume requirements are not completely satisfied:

Study Period	Highest Hour Recorded	Total Approach Vehicle Volume For Highest Hour Recorded	Vehicle Volume Split Major/Minor Roads Percentage
7:30 to 9:00 a.m.	8:00 to 9:00 a.m.	272	39/61
3:30 to 5:30 p.m.	4:15 to 5:15 p.m.	213	41/59
MTO - Warrant Requirements		350 and 65/35

This intersection is controlled by stop signs on Oakmeadow Boulevard and, on account of this, Oakmeadow Boulevard is assumed to be the minor road. However, our latest traffic studies revealed that the heaviest approach vehicular movement is on Oakmeadow Boulevard. As a result of this unique situation, during both study periods, investigation staff observed incidents of confusion due to the treatment of this intersection as an all-way stop control by some motorists on Highcastle Road.

One solution would be to reverse the stop signs and stop traffic on Highcastle Road. However, as the community has become accustomed to the current stop sign positions, we doubt that this measure would be supported.

Therefore, although the vehicle volume requirements are not completely achieved, to eliminate any confusion among motorists, the introduction of an all-way stop control at this intersection is recommended.

Collision History:

A review of the collision history on Highcastle Road reveals no problems relating to motorists speeding on this road. A brief summary is as follows:

Year	Total Reported Collisions	Highcastle Road. at Oakmeadow Boulevard., N.I.	Other Locations on Highcastle Road.	Speed Related
1994	2	0	2	0
1995	1	0	1	0
1996	2	0	2	0

Although any type of collision is regrettable, we must highlight that five reported collisions over three years are not considered an excessive number of collisions based on the function of Highcastle Road as a residential collector road.

Conclusions:

In summary, our traffic studies reveal that an all-way stop would improve traffic movements at the north intersection of Highcastle Road and Oakmeadow Boulevard. In addition, our speed study also reveals that some excessive speeding is occurring on Highcastle Road. Therefore, we have requested continued selective police enforcement of the 40 kilometre per hour speed limit.

Contact Name:

Gary H. Welsh, P. Eng.,

Director,

Road and Traffic Services,

Works & Environment Department, Scarborough

Telephone: 396-5061, Fax No. 396-5681,

E-mail: welsh@city.scarborough.on.ca

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Appendix 1

"Compulsory Stops"

Regulation to Be Enacted

Column 1 Column 2

Intersection Stop Street

Highcastle Road Highcastle Road

and Oakmeadow Boulevard (North Intersection)

13

Scarborough Community Complex - Project Status Report

(City Council on March 4, 5 and 6, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (February 2, 1998) from the Commissioner, Works and Environment, Scarborough:

Purpose:

To provide a report on the status of the Scarborough Community Complex project.

Funding Sources:

Funding for this project has been previously approved by the Council of the City of Scarborough and is available in Account No. 59309-00000-96541-OBJ.

Recommendation:

It is recommended that appropriate staff be authorized to approve and execute an operating agreement with the Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto.

Background:

Scarborough Community Council, at its meeting held on Wednesday, January 21, 1998, directed that the Commissioner of Works and Environment report on the items raised during his briefing to the Community Council on the Scarborough Theatre/Art Gallery.

Discussion:

(1) Project History and Description

Approval to proceed with the design and construction of the project was given by the Council of the City of Scarborough at its meeting on January 23, 1996.

The project is located at the south-east corner of Sheppard Avenue East and Progress Avenue, Scarborough. It was initiated as an agreement between the City of Scarborough, the Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto (CCC) and CMS Investments Inc., now Metrus. A site plan of the project is attached to this report as Appendix 'A'.

The project budget was approved at $7.9 million and includes the following components:

(a) a Community Centre/Library building of 12,060 square feet and 7,350 square feet respectively;

(b) site development and parking;

(c) a new park development on the balance of the 8.24 acre property; and

(d) funds in the amount of $280,000.00 for the future formal Chinese Garden.

The CCC funded, and is simultaneously constructing, an adjoining Chinese Cultural Centre of 23,140 square feet at a budget of approximately $5.2 million.

The agreement between the City and the CCC provides that the City will provide HVAC plant, shared parking, shared site development and 1.057 acres of land for their building. The land is to be transferred at the time of substantial performance of the project.

Future phases include a one and one-half acre formal Chinese Garden and a 600 seat theatre. The garden is planned to be built in phases. The first phase is contemplated to cost $5 million with a total build-out cost of $13 million. The design work is proceeding on the formal Chinese Garden under the direction of the Planning and Buildings Department. Construction funding is to be provided through fundraising, currently expected to commence in the spring. Since construction will be coordinated with funds received from the fundraising effort, a start date for the work is not yet available. The theatre is also planned to be funded and to be constructed by the CCC in the future.

Adjacent to the park site is a vacant property owned by the Metropolitan Separate School Board (MSSB). Future plans include a shared entrance and contemplate a shared parking arrangement. A Memorandum of Understanding has been executed between the MSSB and the City.

(2) Schedule and Budget Status

The Burrows Hall Recreation Centre and Library building, the CCC building and related sitework are on schedule at 80 percent complete and scheduled for completion in April 1998.

The park is complete except for walkway lighting.

Funding in the amount of $7.9 million has been approved for this project. Our latest review indicates that the Burrows Hall Recreation Centre and Library/sitework portions of the project should be completed $300,000.00 below budget. The park and the Garden items are within budget.

(3) Outstanding Issues

(a) There are two issues with regard to the CCC which are currently underway:

(i) completing legal surveys and easements to transfer the 1.057 acres of property from the City to the CCC; and.

(ii) completing and executing the operating agreement for the shared HVAC system and site areas.

The agreement between the City and the CCC authorizes the transfer of the CCC site to the CCC on substantial completion of the project, subject to completion of the legal documentation. The operating agreement, however, does require further approvals.

(b) The Burrows Hall Recreation Centre and Library building and site will be ready to be handed over to the Parks and Recreation Department and Library Board in April 1998 for them to operate.

The Toronto Public Library Board is currently reviewing operations to operate the new Library as of September 1998.

The Parks and Recreation Department is reviewing operating scenarios to open the new Community Centre as of May 1998.

Conclusions:

This capital project is being completed on schedule and under budget.

Contact Name:

Ron Barry, P. Eng., Director

Public Building Services

Works and Environment Department

Scarborough Community Council Area

Telephone No. (416) 396-4762

Fax No. (416) 396-4225

barry@city.scarborough.on.ca

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Rouge Park Alliance

(City Council on March 4, 5 and 6, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (February 3, 1998) from the Commissioner, Works and Environment, Scarborough:

Purpose:

This report responds to Community Council's request that the former Acting City Manager report to the next meeting of Community Council with respect to Rouge Park Alliance matters raised in his briefing on January 21, 1998.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

There are no financial or funding implications from matters raised in this report.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that the draft Partnership Memorandum sent by Rouge Park Alliance staff be referred to Virginia West, Commissioner, Urban Planning and Development Services, for a report after provincial Cabinet recommends the new Rouge Park structure.

Background:

Rouge Park was created in 1994 by the Province of Ontario. In 1995, David Crombie prepared an organization structure and funding report recommending that Rouge Park be created as a partnership park managed by a Board of Directors made up of federal, provincial and municipal agencies and one non-governmental group, Save the Rouge Valley System Inc. (SRVS). The Board of Directors has subsequently called itself, the Rouge Park Alliance.

Provincial Cabinet endorsed Mr. Crombie's report to create the Rouge Park Alliance but only for a period of three years to allow time to get the partnership working. Last fall, the Rouge Park Alliance recommended a new structure and submitted its preferred option for Cabinet approval. It is expected that Cabinet will deal with this matter in March. The three year partnership comes to an end on March 31, 1998.

Discussion:

In January 1998, Rouge Park Alliance staff wrote to the Toronto Clerk requesting appointments to the Rouge Park Alliance. The letter was referred to the Mayor's office to consider who will be appointed to represent Toronto. Last year the Rouge Park Alliance partner representatives have been:

MTRCA Member - Councillor Raymond Cho, alternate Mr. Brian Denny

Metro Toronto Member - Councillor Dick O'Brien, alternate Mr. Ray Biggart

Scarborough Member - Mayor Frank Faubert, alternate Councillor Edith Montgomery

Metro Zoo Member - Mr. Calvin White, alternate Ms. Susan Gunton

In the interim, Councillor Frank Faubert /alternate Edith Montgomery and Councillor Dick O'Brien/ alternate Raymond Biggart continue to attend the Rouge Park Alliance meetings on behalf of the City of Toronto and Councillor Raymond Cho/alternate Mr. Brian Denny will continue on behalf of TRCA until there are the new appointments. Metro Zoo recently appointed Councillor Doug Mahood/alternate Mr. Cal White.

Rouge Park staff also wrote to the Scarborough and Metro Toronto Clerks in December 1997 requesting staff to review a draft 'partnership memorandum'. This document was prepared to clarify the role of Rouge Park partners on 'implementing the Rouge Park Management Plan through the land development process'. Rouge Park was not staffed to comment on planning applications so the memorandum was drafted to clarify who will comment on planning applications on behalf of the Park. The Planning and Land Use Subcommittee of the Rouge Park Alliance concluded that as this is a partnership park, each municipal partner together with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority have a role to ensure that comments on applications will implement the Rouge Park Management Plan. The Partnership memorandum was created to confirm this process.

Conclusion:

We suggest that this matter also be referred to Virginia West, Commissioner, Urban Planning and Development Services for consideration. The Rouge Park Alliance mandate will be considered by Cabinet by the end of March 1998. Once it is clear how Rouge Park will operate in the future, it will be clearer whether the draft partnership memorandum is appropriate.

Contact Name:

Ann Rexe, RPP

Assistant Director

Environmental Services

Scarborough Works and Environment

Telephone 396-7156

Fax 396-5681

E-Mail rexe@city.scarborough.on.ca

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Request for Permission to Use the Scarborough Flag Motif as

Background to New Scarborough Veterans' Association Flag

(City Council on March 4, 5 and 6, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Scarborough Community Council recommends that Council approve:

(1) the design proposed by the Scarborough Veterans' Association for its new flag; and

(2) that the flag of the former City of Scarborough be the flag of the Community of Scarborough.

The Scarborough Community Council reports, for the information of Council, having requested that the City Clerk report back to Scarborough Community Council on the protocol and process for adopting a flag for the Scarborough community, and include in such report, reference to other symbols of the former City that may require adaptation.

The Scarborough Community Council submits the following communication (January 16, 1998) addressed to the City Clerk, from Mr. John M.K. Bow, CD, President, Scarborough Veterans' Association:

In response to the answer we received to our letter to ex-Mayor Frank Faubert, I am submitting our flag design utilizing the Scarborough Bluffs and Lake Ontario background for your Community Council's approval. The only change we are making to the City of Scarborough's flag is the substitution of our crest - twelve inches in diameter - for the red maple leaf.

As was mentioned in our original request, we are a Scarborough organization that would like to keep as much of the Scarborough flag visible before the public.

The reason for us requesting to have a flag of our own at this time is that one of our widows would like to purchase it for us in memory of her husband.

Awaiting your favourable reply.

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Removal of Litter and Debris

375 Danforth Road - Scarborough Bluffs

(City Council on March 4, 5 and 6, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (February 3, 1998) from the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, and further, that the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, be requested to position concrete blocks on this site, in a manner that would prevent further dumping:

Purpose:

The purpose of this report is to seek Council approval for the clean up of a property known municipally as 375 Danforth Road.

Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

Charges associated with the clean up of a property are charged back to the property owner and are collected in like manner as taxes.

Recommendation:

It is recommended that Council concur in the proposed action by the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, to remove the litter and debris from the site owned by Keyvan Ontario Limited and known municipally as 375 Danforth Road.

Background/History:

The subject property is located south of the intersection of Danforth and Birchmount Roads. The property has frontage on both streets and currently has a partially demolished building located on the site.

The property has been vacant for a number of years and has been subjected to unauthorized dumping. In this regard, notices under By-law No. 24222, as amended, dating back to early 1995 have been issued to the owner to remove the waste. As a follow-up to these notices, charges with dates of offence of September 5, 1997, September 23, 1997 and December 8, 1997 have been initiated against the owner.

The amount of garbage at the site is increasing almost daily and a number of residents have contacted the division expressing concern. The owner has advised that he is attempting to redevelop the property and, while expressing concern over the amount of debris on the site, will only remove the debris once the final go ahead to develop has been received. In the meantime, tenders have been called for the removal of the debris and these figures will be available prior to the Community Council meeting.

Justification:

Section 9 (1) of By-law No. 24222, as amended, states that:

"Where the owner is in default of doing the matter or thing required to be done under this by-law, the City may: (c) remove debris or litter."

The authority granted in the by-law is found under Section 326 of the Municipal Act which states:

"326 Where a Council has authority to direct or require by law or otherwise that any matter or thing be done, the Council may by the same or another by-law direct that, in default of its being done by the person directed or required to do it, such matter or thing shall be done at his expense, and the Corporation may recover the expense incurred by doing it by action, or the same may be recovered in like manner as taxes, or the Council may provide that the expense incurred by it, with interest, shall be payable by such person in annual installments not exceeding ten years and may borrow the money to cover such expense by the issue of debentures of the corporation payable in not more that ten years."

Contact Name:

Bryan Byng, Supervisor

(416) 396-5341

(416) 396-4266 Fax Number

byng#u#b@city.scarborough.on.ca

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

- Mr. Seymour German, Solicitor representing Keyvan Ontario Limited;

- Mr. Joe Mandat;

- Ms. Helen Jensen;

- Mr. John Brickenden.

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1998 Scarborough Trillium Awards Committee

(City Council on March 4, 5 and 6, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Scarborough Community Council recommends that the Chair of the Scarborough Community Council, Councillor Lorenzo Berardinetti, and Councillor Mike Tzekas be appointed as Scarborough Community Council's representatives on the 1998 Scarborough Trillium Awards Committee.

The Scarborough Community Council submits the following report (February 3, 1998) from the Commissioner, Parks and Recreation, Scarborough:

Purpose:

To appoint two members of Scarborough Community Council to the 1998 Scarborough Trillium Awards Committee

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

Not applicable

Recommendation:

It is recommended that two members of Scarborough Community Council be appointed to the 1998 Scarborough Trillium Awards Committee.

Council Reference/Background/History:

The Scarborough Trillium Award Program was established in 1978 to recognize the efforts of Scarborough property owners who enhance their neighbourhoods and the City as a whole through the beauty of their front gardens. Residential as well as industrial, commercial and institutional properties may be nominated for an award. The program is jointly sponsored by the Agincourt Garden Club, the Scarborough Garden Horticultural Society and the City, through the Parks and Recreation Department.

In 1997, 250 gardens were nominated and more than 40 volunteer judges working in teams were involved in the judging. At the October awards evening, over 300 people attended as the owners of 35 properties were recognized.

Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:

It is a Good News Program. Promotion and education of the environment.

Contact Name:

Jay Todd, Co-ordinator, Parks Administration

Parks and Recreation, Scarborough

Telephone :396-5603

Facsimile: 396-5399

E-Mail : todd@ city.scarborough.on.ca.

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Other Items Considered by the Community Council

(City Council on March 4, 5 and 6, 1998, received this Clause, for information.)

(a) Preliminary Evaluation Report No. 2,

Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z97058,

2351 Kennedy Road Inc., Agincourt Centre Community,

Scarborough Agincourt.

The Scarborough Community Council reports having received the following report:

(February 5, 1998) from the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, reporting, as requested by Community Council at its January 21, 1998 meeting, on the issues raised at the meeting with regard to the subject application, and recommending that this report be received for information.

(b) Preliminary Evaluation Report,

Official Plan Amendment Application P97025,

Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z97063, Saul Goldberg, 2815 Kingston Road,

Cliffcrest Community - Scarborough Bluffs.

The Scarborough Community Council reports having:

(1) approved the following report; and

(2) requested that the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough:

(a) deal with this application in conjunction with Site Plan Control and submit the Official Plan Amendment, the Zoning By-law Amendment and the Site Plan Control Application for consideration by Scarborough Community Council at the same time; and

(b) include in his review, comments on the potential and means of achieving a high level of urban design, compatible with the Kingston Road Revitalization Plan.

(January 19, 1998) from the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, recommending that:

(1) staff convene a community information meeting on these applications with notice to be provided to the assessed owners shown on Figure 5; and

(2) Community Council convene a Public Meeting to consider these applications during the second quarter of 1998.

(c) Preliminary Evaluation Report,

Official Plan Amendment Application P97020,

Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z97052 - Petro Canada,

70 Guildwood Parkway, Guildwood Community - Scarborough Bluffs.

The Scarborough Community Council reports having:

(1) approved the following report, subject to amending Recommendation No. (2) by striking out the words "120 metres (400 feet)" and substituting therefor the words "the area bounded by Kingston Road to the north, Prince Philip Boulevard to the west, Catalina Drive to the south and Livingston Road to the east, the Community Association, the local library and neighbourhood "Mr. Grocer" store; and

(2) adding thereto the following new Recommendation No. (4):

"(4) the applicant be advised to amend his Official Plan Application P97020 to Medium Density Residential; and, in the event the applicant does not accept the direction of Medium Density Residential, that the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, report back to Scarborough Community Council for further direction;":

(February 3, 1998) from the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, recommending that:

(1) the applicant reduce the number of residential units to achieve an appropriate building massing and operational design to resolve compatibility and access issues;

(2) staff continue to process the amended applications in the normal manner and convene a community information meeting with notice to be provided to assessed property owners within 120 metres (400 feet); and

(3) Community Council convene the Public Meeting to consider these applications during the second quarter of 1998.

(d) Preliminary Evaluation Report,

Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z97047,

Sevendon Holdings Limited, 1900 Eglinton Avenue East,

Golden Mile Employment District - Scarborough Wexford.

The Scarborough Community Council reports having:

(1) approved the following report; and

(2) requested the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, to submit the Site Plan Control Application on this property for consideration by Scarborough Community Council at the same time as the Zoning By-law Amendment:

(January 16, 1998) from the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, recommending that Community Council convene a Public Meeting to consider this application targeted for the second quarter of 1998, subject to staff:

(1) concluding the review of the Traffic Impact Study and finalizing the location and implementation of the new north-south road and other site access arrangements; and

(2) providing notice for this meeting to all owners and tenants within 120 metres (400 feet) of the property and to all parties receiving notice of the Minister's Decision and the Municipal Board Hearing regarding the Golden Mile Land Use Review.

(e) Preliminary Evaluation Report,

Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z97059,

Drug Trading Company Limited, 1960 Eglinton Avenue East,

Golden Mile Employment District - Scarborough Wexford.

The Scarborough Community Council reports having:

(1) approved the following report, subject to amending the recommendation by striking out the words "second quarter of 1998" and substituting therefor the words "third quarter of 1998"; and

(2) requested that the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, submit the Site Plan Control Application on this property for consideration by Scarborough Community Council at the same time as the Zoning By-law Amendment.

(January 16, 1998) from the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, recommending that Community Council convene a Public Meeting to consider this application, targeted for the second quarter of 1998, subject to staff providing notice for this meeting to all owners and tenants within 120 metres (400 feet) of the property and to all parties receiving notice of the Minister's Decision and the Municipal Board Hearing regarding the Golden Mile Land Use Review.

(f) Preliminary Evaluation Report - Official Plan Amendment Application P97026

Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z97064 - IBI Group on behalf of Alex Irvine Motors Limited, South-East Corner of Lawrence Avenue East and Kennedy Road

Dorset Park Employment District - Scarborough City Centre

The Scarborough Community Council reports having:

(1) approved the following report, subject to amending Recommendation No. (2) by striking out all the words after "notice for this meeting" and substituting therefor the words "shall be provided to all places of business and residences between Kennedy Road and Birchmount Road, south of Exford, north of the Hydro field"; and

(2) requested that the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, pay close attention to ensuring a high quality of design for this project and ensuring that this development is visually appealing to the street edge, recognizing the high visibility of this location.

(January 23, 1998) from the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, recommending that Community Council convene a Public Meeting to consider these applications targeted for the third quarter of 1998, subject to:

(1) the applicant submitting a Master Plan for the entire surplus Ontario Hydro lands located south and east of Lawrence Avenue and Kennedy Road. This Master plan should:

(a) identify a road network that will respond to traffic issues in the area and outline adjustments to existing roads and new roads on the surplus lands to alleviate traffic congestion at Lawrence Avenue and Kennedy Road and support redevelopment on the Hydro lands;

(b) address urban design objectives of the City of Toronto; and

(c) assess a range of general land use scenarios and development yields for the balance of the lands and identify opportunities and constraints relative to the existing character and surrounding site conditions, such as the RT station, the Lawrence Avenue bridge and service roads, the transformer station and other remaining infrastructure, and the interface of the subject proposal with residential uses to the west and commercial uses to the north; and

(2) staff initiating circulation and convening a community information meeting to be scheduled following the submission of Item No. (1) above; notice for this meeting to be provided within 120 metres (400 feet) of the surplus Hydro lands and to the Kennedy Road Business Improvement Area.

Mr. Michael McQuaid, Solicitor representing Alex Irvine Motors Limited, appeared before the Scarborough Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter.

(g) Preliminary Evaluation Report,

Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z97060,

Murray Pearson on behalf of Anne Lozinsky, 39 Scarboro Avenue,

Highland Creek Community - Scarborough Highland Creek.

The Scarborough Community Council reports having approved the following report:

(January 28, 1998) from the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, recommending that Community Council:

(1) convene a Public Meeting to consider this application, targeted for the second quarter of 1998; notice of the Public Meeting to be provided to all assessed persons within 120 metres (400 feet) of the subject property and the Highland Creek Community Association; and

(2) the rezoning of this application to exclude Part 6, as shown on Figure 2.

(h) Preliminary Evaluation Report, Official Plan Amendment Application P98001

1144070 Ontario Limited, PMG Planning Consultants,

Port Union Village Community, Scarborough Highland Creek

The Scarborough Community Council reports having:

(1) deferred the following report to the meeting scheduled to be held on April 1, 1998, to permit consultation with the Community; and

(2) requested that the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, obtain comments from the two School Boards and report their response to the April 1, 1998, meeting.

(February 5, 1998) from the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, recommending that Community Council defer consideration of this application until applications for rezoning and a draft plan of subdivision are submitted to enable staff to thoroughly assess the impact of the proposed official plan amendment.

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The Scarborough Community Council reports having received a communication (February 17, 1998) from Mr. Michael Melling, Davies Howe Partners, Solicitors representing 1144070 Ontario Limited, objecting to the deferral recommendation.

(i) Preliminary Evaluation Report,

Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z97061,

Site Plan Control Application S97152,

Juhan Holdings Inc., 5739, 5741 and 5745 Finch Avenue East,

Malvern Community - Scarborough Malvern.

The Scarborough Community Council reports having approved the following report:

(January 27, 1998) from the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, recommending that Community Council convene a Public Meeting to consider this application, targeted for the second quarter of 1998, subject to:

(1) staff convening a community information meeting, notice of which is to be provided within 120 metres (400 feet) of the subject property and to the local Community Association; and

(2) the owner submitting a parking survey.

(j) Preliminary Evaluation Report,

Official Plan Amendment Application P97022,

Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z97056,

Site Plan Control Application S97112,

Petro Canada, 5110 Sheppard Avenue East,

Marshalling Yard Employment District - Scarborough Malvern.

The Scarborough Community Council reports having approved the following report:

(January 29, 1998) from the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, recommending that Community Council convene a Public Meeting to consider this application, targeted for the second quarter of 1998.

(k) Preliminary Evaluation Report,

Official Plan Amendment Application P97023,

Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z97057,

574780 Ontario Limited, 8119 Sheppard Avenue East,

Rouge Employment District - Scarborough Malvern.

The Scarborough Community Council reports having approved the following report, subject to amending the recommendation by striking out the words "targeted for the second quarter of 1998" and substituting therefor the words "on May 27, 1998":

(January 29, 1998) from the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, recommending that Community Council convene a Public Meeting, targeted for the second quarter of 1998, subject to:

(1) the applicant submitting a Storm Water Management Study, Traffic Impact Study, proposed building elevations and landscape plan drawings; and

(2) the applicant revising the site plan to achieve a greater building presence along Sheppard Avenue and minimizing the number of access points onto Sheppard Avenue.

(l) Preliminary Evaluation Report,

Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z97040,

Metropolitan Separate School Board,

Mother Theresa Secondary School, 40 Sewells Road,

Rouge Employment District - Scarborough Malvern.

The Scarborough Community Council reports having approved the following report:

(February 3, 1998) from the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, recommending that Community Council direct the Commissioner to:

(1) continue discussions with the Metropolitan Separate School Board and Parks and Recreation staff regarding the provision of community recreation facilities, improving the appearance of the school and the provision of additional secondary school capacity;

(2) conduct a community information meeting, in consultation with the Ward Councillors, in March 1998; and

(3) report to Community Council on further information and proposals arising from discussions with the Metropolitan Separate School Board and on comments raised at the community information meeting.

(m) Preliminary Evaluation Report, Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z97044,

1130260 Ontario Limited, North-East corner of Markham Road and Ormerod Street,

Malvern Community - Scarborough Malvern.

The Scarborough Community Council reports having approved the following report:

(February 3, 1998) from the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, recommending that Community Council convene a Public Meeting to consider this application, targeted for the second quarter of 1998, subject to:

(1) the applicant submitting a noise impact report which addresses the noise impact from Markham Road and the projected noise impact from the future light rapid transit line;

(2) the applicant demonstrating an appropriate massing and layout of the buildings that contribute to a positive design image along Markham Road, mitigates the noise impact from the elevated transit line on the outdoor amenity areas in the interior of the project, and responds to the visual impact of the proposed rapid transit line; and

(3) staff conducting a community information meeting, in conjunction with the Ward Councillors, with the meeting targeted for March 1998.

(n) Request for Fence By-law Exemption,

Brian Aucoin, 16 Clonmore Drive - Scarborough Bluffs.

The Scarborough Community Council reports having approved the following report, subject to:

(1) amending the recommendation by striking out the words "three metres (ten feet) and substituting therefor the words "one-and-one-half metres (five feet)"; and

(2) the owner being notified that should the property be required for public purposes, the fence shall be moved at the owner's expense.

(January 23, 1998) from the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, recommending that Community Council approve the construction of a fence at a height of two metres, set back three metres (ten feet) from the curb abutting Parkview Heights.

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Mr. Brian Aucoin appeared before the Scarborough Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter and indicated concurrence in the recommendation, as amended.

(o) Site Plan Control and Consent Application Processes

The Scarborough Community Council reports having received the following report:

(February 3, 1998) from the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, reporting, as requested by Community Council at its January 21, 1998 meeting, on the procedure for Site Plan and Consent approvals, and recommending that this report be received for information.

(p) Consent Applications

The Scarborough Community Council reports having received the following report:

(February 3, 1998) from the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, submitting for the information of Community Council, the Consent applications approved by the Commissioner in accordance with the authority delegated to him.

(q) Site Plan Control Approvals

The Scarborough Community Council reports having received the following report:

(February 3, 1998) from the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, reporting, as requested by Community Council at its January 21, 1998 meeting, on the procedure for site Plan and consent approvals, and recommending that this report be received for information.

(r) Ontario Municipal Board Hearings

The Scarborough Community Council reports having received the following report:

(February 3, 1998) from the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, advising of the Status of Appeals before the Ontario Municipal Board.

(s) New Applications Received

The Scarborough Community Council reports having received the following report:

(February 3, 1998) from the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, advising of the new planning applications received.

(t) Traffic Concerns on Scarden Avenue - Scarborough Wexford

The Scarborough Community Council reports having deferred consideration of the following report sine die to permit community consultation:

(January 23, 1998) from the Director, Road and Traffic Services, Scarborough, recommending that:

(1) additional all-way stop controls not be installed for traffic on Scarden Avenue;

(2) turn restrictions not be installed to restrict access to Scarden Avenue; and

(3) the Toronto Police Service, 42 Division, receive a copy of this report and provide a period of concentrated enforcement on Scarden Avenue.

(u) Overnight Parking Restriction on Wetherby Drive - Scarborough City Centre

The Scarborough Community Council reports having deferred consideration of the following report to its meeting scheduled to be held on April 1, 1998 to permit community consultation:

(January 16, 1998) from the Director, Road and Traffic Services, Scarborough, recommending that:

(1) the No Parking regulations identified in Appendix 1 be adopted; and

(2) the appropriate By-law be amended accordingly.

(v) Pedestrian Crossing Protection and Parking Concerns at

Cedarbrook Public School on Nelson Street - Scarborough City Centre

The Scarborough Community Council reports having deferred consideration of the following report to its meeting scheduled to be held on April 1, 1998, to permit community consultation:

(January 26, 1998) from the Director, Road and Traffic Services, Scarborough, recommending that:

(1) the stopping regulations identified in Appendix 1 be rescinded;

(2) the parking and stopping regulations identified in Appendix 2 be adopted; and

(3) the appropriate By-laws be amended accordingly.

(w) Golf Balls Being Hit Over Scarborough Golf Club Road,

Scarborough Highland Creek.

The Scarborough Community Council reports having:

(1) deferred consideration of the following report to its meeting scheduled to be held on April 1, 1998; and

(2) requested that the City Solicitor report to such meeting on:

(a) the legal prescriptive rights of the Scarboro Golf and Country Club over the roadway; and

(b) any action taken by the former Metro Government on the issue of liability, specifically with respect to the Tam O'Shanter Golf Course along Kennedy Road:

(January 23, 1998) from the Director, Road and Traffic Services, Scarborough, recommending that Scarboro Golf and Country Club be requested to re-install and repair the existing canopy netting on the east side of Scarborough Golf Club Road before the beginning of the 1998 golf season.

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

- Mr. R. J. Stuart; and

- Mr. David Warren, General Manager, Scarboro Golf and Country Club,

(x) Request for 40 kilometre per hour Speed Limit on Brimorton Drive near

Churchill Heights Public School - Scarborough Highland Creek.

The Scarborough Community Council reports having deferred consideration of the following report sine die to permit community consultation:

(January 23, 1998) from the Director, Road and Traffic Services, Scarborough, recommending that:

(1) the speed limit on Brimorton Drive remain at 50 kilometres per hour;

(2) oversized School Area signs with Reduce Speed tabs be installed on Brimorton Drive in advance of Churchill Heights Public School; and

(3) the Toronto Police Service, 42 Division, provide a period of concentrated enforcement of the 50 kilometre per hour speed limit on Brimorton Drive, specifically between Gander Drive and Painted Post Drive.

(y) Future Uses of the Scarborough Civic Centre

The Scarborough Community Council reports having:

(1) amended the recommended process for review by the Facilities Management Group, embodied in the following report, by adding thereto:

(a) that the amount in the Scarborough Civic Centre Reserve Fund be identified;

(b) that the Terms of Reference be referred to the Scarborough Community Council for comment;

(c) that space ancillary to the Civic Centre be included in the Terms of Reference;

(d) that Section (2) entitled "Process" be amended as follows:

(i) Item (1) be amended to include timelines for receipt of comments from the Scarborough Community Council;

(ii) Item (7) be amended to insert the words "the needs of the volunteer community" after the words "Cultural Centre";

(2) supported the continued use of the Scarborough Civic Centre as a location for municipal government services and a centre for community gatherings and that the Commissioner of Corporate Services be so advised; and

(3) requested that the Commissioner of Corporate Services report to the Scarborough Community Council with proposals to commemorate and celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Scarborough Civic Centre.

(February 2, 1998) from the Commissioner, Works and Environment, Scarborough, reporting, as requested by Community Council at its January 21, 1998 meeting, on a process whereby the Facilities Management Group may review future uses of the Scarborough Civic Centre including a Theatre/Art Gallery, Central Library or Cultural Centre, and recommending that this report be received for information.

(z) Response from the Financial Advisory Board with respect to

the Clearing of Snow Windrows on Metro Roads.

The Scarborough Community Council reports having received the following report:

(February 5, 1998) from the Commissioner, Works and Environment, Scarborough, reporting, as requested by Community Council at its January 21, 1998 meeting, on the status of the situation regarding the clearing of snow windrows across driveways on Metro roads; the response from the Financial Advisory Board indicating that it did not approve of the action, and recommending that this report be received for information.

(aa) One Councillor per Ward Representation.

The Scarborough Community Council reports having:

(1) considered Recommendation No. (21) of the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team which was referred to the Community Council through the following communication from the City Clerk;

(2) endorsed the principle of splitting the Wards;

(3) directed that Scarborough Community Council's position on this matter be forwarded to the Urban Environment and Development Committee, and that the Committee be requested to deal with this issue as expeditiously as possible; and

(4) requested that the City Solicitor report to the Urban Environment and Development Committee on the process necessary to implement this change.

(January 15, 1998) from the City Clerk, advising that City Council, on January 2, 6, 8 and 9, 1998, in adopting, as amended, the recommendations of the final report of the Toronto Transition Team, directed, in part, that Recommendation No. (21) of the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team pertaining to one Councillor per Ward representation be referred to the Urban Environment and Development Committee and circulated to the Community Councils for consideration and report thereon to Council.

(bb) Best Practices Information.

The Scarborough Community Council reports having received the following report:

(February 5, 1998) from the Commissioner, Parks and Recreation, Scarborough, submitting for information, as requested by Community Council at its January 21, 1998 meeting, a report on the Best Practices associated with the former Scarborough government function.

(cc) Manson Property at 5421 Lawrence Avenue East.

The Scarborough Community Council reports having approved the following reports, and further, having directed that the Interim Lead, Real Estate, Scarborough, continue negotiations with the owners of the other properties involved in the Village Common issues:

(i) (February 6, 1998) from the Commissioner, Works and Environment, Scarborough,recommending that this report be forwarded to Budget Committee as part of the 1998 Corporate Budget process and considered in conjunction with Part II; and further, that all reporting be through the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services;

(ii) (February 6, 1998) confidential report from the Commissioner, Works and Environment, Scarborough, respecting the foregoing.

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Mr. William A. Dempsey, Honorary Secretary, Centennial Community and Recreation Association, appeared before the Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter.

(dd) 1998 Budget Overview.

The Scarborough Community Council reports having received the following report:

(February 18, 1998) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, providing, as requested by Community Council at its January 21, 1998 meeting, an overview of Scarborough's 1998 budget and its integration into the Toronto budget process, and recommending that this report be received for information.

(ee) "Any Other Matters" Section on Scarborough Community Council Agenda.

The Scarborough Community Council reports having requested that the City Clerk ensure that all future agendas of the Scarborough Community Council contain an item entitled "Any Other Matters".

(ff) Response to Statements by The Honourable Ernie Eves, Minister of Finance.

The Scarborough Community Council reports having approved the following motion by Councillor Bas Balkissoon and having directed that the Interim Contact forward same to The Honourable Ernie Eves, Minister of Finance:

WHEREAS, as a member of Scarborough Council for nine years, I had the privilege of serving Scarborough Council and the community on its Budget Committee; and

WHEREAS, my residents and myself are very proud of the work of the Budget Committee of implementing new policies, reducing costs and improving efficiency and rightsizing the administration; and.

WHEREAS the City of Scarborough was very proud of being able to deliver quality services to its residents and businesses by freezing its tax bill for six of the past seven years; and.

WHEREAS, The Honourable Ernie Eves, Minister of Finance, Province of Ontario, in a public speech at the Chamber of Commerce Executives conference in February, attacked the integrity, reputation and work ethics of all past Scarborough Councillors; and

WHEREAS, The Honourable Ernie Eves has labelled me in a stereotypical and degrading manner by stating that City of Toronto Councillors are responsible for:

- "decades of irresponsible spending decisions and questionable programs approved by successive Toronto Councils";

- "Toronto politicians raised spending year after year and took the easy way by loading taxes onto businesses;"

- "problematic past decisions of Toronto school boards and municipal governments that resulted in Toronto businesses paying inappropriately high levels of education property taxes;" and

WHEREAS the Minister and his government have forced the amalgamation of the former City of Scarborough residents into the New City of Toronto; and

WHEREAS the Minister is unaware of the many tax incentives implemented for the benefit of Scarborough businesses in our "Going to Bat for Business" strategy; and

WHEREAS the Minister has chosen to ignore the excellent work of Scarborough Council and the businesses within Scarborough by being inconsistent and discriminating on the issue of higher education taxes on businesses by further stating:

- "This problem cannot be resolved by raising taxes in municipalities that have worked hard to keep their taxes low and manage public funds efficiently. This is simply inappropriate and unfair."

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Scarborough Community Council request the Minister to publicly, in person at a Scarborough Community Council meeting, in the near future, withdraw his statements that attacked the reputation, integrity and also the stereotyping of all current and former Councillors representing Scarborough as "spend crazy" and "irresponsible" politicians; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Minister be requested to advise how he intends to address the high education tax on businesses within the Scarborough Community and give recognition to the excellent work of the previous City of Scarborough Council; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Economic Development Scarborough Division forward this motion to the Scarborough Chamber of Commerce and to all businesses within Scarborough, requesting that they communicate to the Minister their support of this Council position.

(gg) Visual Arts Component of the Dunkers Flow Balancing Facility.

The Scarborough Community Council reports having referred the issue of the Visual Arts Component of the Dunkers Flow Balancing Facility to the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services, to secure the funding from the Federal Government and report thereon to City Council through the Works and Utilities Committee.

(hh) Morningside Heights/Ontario Hydro Corridor Lands.

The Scarborough Community Council reports having requested that the Commissioner of Planning and Buildings, Scarborough, submit the Preliminary Evaluation Reports on the following matters to its meeting scheduled to be held on April 1, 1998:

(1) Morningside Heights;

(2) Ontario Hydro Corridor Lands.

(ii) Snow Windrows Clearing Program.

The Scarborough Community Council reports having resolved to continue its support of the Snow Windrows Clearing Program, and that the Program be continued in Scarborough.

(jj) Special Meeting of the Scarborough Community Council

to consider the 1998 Capital Budget.

The Scarborough Community Council reports having:

(1) been advised by the Chair that the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer requests that Community Council establish a date and time for consideration of the 1998 Capital Budget; and

(2) approved that a Special Meeting of Scarborough Community Council be held on Monday, March 23, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. for this purpose.

Respectfully submitted,

LORENZO BERARDINETTI,

Chair.

Toronto, February 18, 1998

(Report No. 2 of The Scarborough Community Council was adopted, without amendment, by City Council on March 4, 5 and 6, 1998.)