(City Council on April 16, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The York Community Council recommends that the City Solicitor and the York Solicitor be authorized to advise the Ontario Municipal Board at the Prehearing Conference regarding the above matter, scheduled to be held on April 6, 1998, that:

(1) the York Community Council is requesting approval of the former City of York By-law No. 3623-97, as it applies to the former City of York, save and except those lands with respect to which appeals have been filed, and those lands zoned R-1; and

(2) the York Community Council has no objection to the adding of any former City of York resident, as a party to the Prehearing Conference regarding By-law No. 3623-97.

The York Community Council reports, for the information of Council, having requested the Commissioner of Planning and Urban Development Services to:

(a) direct the York Commissioner of Development Services, to report to the next meeting of the York Community Council, on the possibility of adding a depth limitation to the provisions of the former City of York By-law No. 3623-97; and

(b) report on proposed methods to introduce additional preservation measures for the ravine side of Strathearn Road between Cedarvale Park and Bathurst Street, including the feasibility of increasing the minimum frontages applied to this street, in order to preserve the established character of the area.

The York Community Council submits the following communication (February 11, 1998) from Mr. Robert Truman:

Please take this as a request from me and others to make a deputation to the York Community Council at its meeting of April 1.

The purpose of this deputation is to provide additional information to the Council which they did not have when the by-law was enacted, and to request the Community Council to reconsider the by-law, particularly as it applies to the area of smaller (predominantly 25 foot) lots west of Jane Street, south of Dundas Street.

My reasons for this request are several.

First, I believe the amount of development permitted by the by-law is excessive for the area.

No study was done of the area to determine the impact and effect of the by-law. The analysis which preceded the enactment of the by-law by York Council consisted primarily, if not exclusively, of a review of Committee of Adjustment applications for a four year period, of which less than 4% were in the area described above.

Second, I am certain that I, and most, if not all, of my neighbours, did not receive notice of the by-law's enactment. The lack of interest at your Council's public hearing where, I understand, three people attended but did not speak, and only two written submissions, should have been an indication of the inadequacy of the notice given for a matter that affected a large portion of the City and its residents.

Thirdly, notwithstanding the notice matter, the introduction of zoning changes of this magnitude should be done on the basis of neighbourhood consultation and analysis, and not on a City-wide basis. There is simply too much variety within the boundaries of the former City of York to permit the generalization of the type proposed in this by-law.

Finally, I have some experience in these matters and I agree it is important to permit change without every application going to the Committee of Adjustment. However, I am not aware of any municipality where this objective has been accompanied by such an extravagant, and potentially harmful, increase in development rights.

I have, incidentally, met with the Planning and Legal staff and I am satisfied that there are no further grounds for discussion with staff in the absence of directions from Council.

I appreciate your assistance in this matter and I would also like to receive confirmation of the date and time of the Council meeting.

If you have any questions, please let me know.

The York Community Council also submits the following communication (February 11, 1998) from Mr. Robert Truman to Ms. Diana Macri, Secretary and C.A.O., Ontario Municipal Board:

I previously wrote to the Board on November 12, 1997, outlining my concerns and requesting party status in this matter.

I am now writing to confirm that I, and others in the neighbourhood, are hoping to address the York Community Council on this matter on April 1. However, as of this date, discussions with the staff have not resolved any of the concerns I had when I originally wrote to the OMB.

I would like to raise some procedural questions.

First, I requested party status in my letter of November 12, 1997 and provided a copy of that letter to the City Clerk. Am I to provide copies of that request to the other parties? If so, I would appreciate being provided with a list of those to whom any further notice is to be given.

Second, I understand the municipality might request that those parts of the by-law not subject to a formal objection, be approved. Would the Board deal with such a request prior to dealing with the issue of party status for myself and others?

Third, while I am prepared to give evidence on the substance of my concerns about the by-law at any time, I believe the question of notice should be dealt with as a preliminary matter.

Notice was given in the form of a display ad in a weekly paper, the York Guardian, and I believe that notice was inadequate by any standard.

More importantly, based on my own recollections and based on my discussions with may people in my immediate area, I am satisfied that we received no notice at all. The municipality seems to assume that the York Guardian is delivered door-to-door on a weekly basis and it may in fact be in other areas of the City. I have enclosed a copy of a letter from the then City of York Clerk where he makes that assumption.

Since my letter to the Clerk, I have received two issues of the York Guardian, one in December after discussing the matter with an official of the City, and one, inexplicably, last weekend. I don't see how one could assume that notice was given to us by the use of this paper.

I would like to request the OMB to direct the municipality to give better notice of the proposed by-law. Could you please advise me of the proper way of bringing such a motion and must I be added as a party first.

I will appreciate any assistance you can provide."

The York Community Council also submits the following communication (February 5, 1998) from the Acting Secretary, Ontario Municipal Board:

At the request of AJP Investments Ltd., Robert and Sandra Carson, Kaukab Billah, Kinsale Investments Ltd., 1087993 Ontario Limited and 1179510 Ontario Inc., the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing has referred to the Ontario Municipal Board under subsection 17 (11) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, proposed Amendment No. 127 to the Official Plan for the former City of York, now the City of Toronto.

Minister's File No. 20-OP-0002-127

OMB File No. 0960036 Case No. PL968690

Kinsale Investments Limited, Kaukab Billah and Marl L. Kerr have appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board under subsection 34(11) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c P.13, as amended, against Zoning By-law 3623-97 of the former City of York, now the City of Toronto.

OMB File No. R970320 Case No. PL971323

The Ontario Municipal Board will conduct a prehearing conference respecting this matter.

If you do not attend the prehearing conference, the Ontario Municipal Board may proceed in your absence and you will not be entitled to any further notice of these proceedings.

TIME AND PLACE OF PREHEARING CONFERENCE:

A prehearing conference will be held in the Council Chamber, York Civic Centre, 2700 Eglinton Avenue West, on Monday, 6, 1998, at 10:00 a.m.

PURPOSE OF PREHEARING CONFERENCE:

The conference will deal with preliminary and procedural matters, including the following:

- Identification of parties. These persons have the right to participate throughout by presenting evidence, questioning witnesses, and making final arguments. In order for the Board to determine your status for the hearing, you or your representative should attend the prehearing conference and ask to be added as a party. Groups, whether incorporated or not, who wish to become parties should name a representative. Parties do not need to be represented by lawyers.

- Identification of participants. Persons who do not wish to participate throughout the hearing may attend the hearing and make a statement to the Board. Such persons should also attend the prehearing conference.

- Identification of issues.

- Start date of the hearing.

- Duration of the hearing.

- Directions for prefiling of witness lists, expert witness statements and written evidence.

- Possibility of settlement of any or all of the issues.

- The hearing of motions.

- Such further matters as the Board considers appropriate.

Everyone present should come prepared to consider specific dates for proceedings in this matter.

EVIDENCE:

Evidence or formal statements may also be heard at the prehearing conference in an attempt to settle the matters in dispute. Note that even if no settlement is reached the Board may make a final decision on the evidence it has received.

All parties or their representatives should attend the prehearing conference.

DATED at Toronto this 5th day of February, 1998.

The York Community Council also submits the following communication (March 31, 1998) from Ms. Margo Duncan and Ms. Sandra Melville, Co-Chairs, Warren Park Ratepayers' Association:

On behalf of the Warren Park Ratepayers' Association, we are requesting that the hearing for the By-law No. 3623-97 be postponed, that the by-law be revoked pending further studies into the ramifications of this said by-law.

It is also being requested that due to the fact that proper notification was not, prior to submission of this by-law, forwarded to our neighbourhood association or to our residents on an individual basis allowing people time to read and understand and therefore be able to make an educated decision regarding the by-law changes.

The fact that no community member addressed the council on this important matter, should provide some insight into the lack of proper notification to the public at large. As well the apparent notification in "The Guardian", provided no real indication of the magnitude of the proposed changes in understandable terms and how it would affect each and every neighbourhood.

This by-law provides a major change in the procedures that, in the past, have required Committee of Adjustment approval. Taking away the process of notification to neighbours could be disastrous (where neighbours do not get along) in what would appear to be allowances of up to a 50% addition to dwellings without having to go before Committee of Adjustment. This is extreme on the other side from what had been in effect.

We need further clarification of this by-law change and are requesting that the hearing be postponed pending full neighbourhood hearings as to how this will affect all of us.

Further information can be addressed to Warren Park Ratepayers' Association, Toronto.

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

- Mr. Robert Truman;

- Ms. Sandra Melville, Warren Park Ratepayers' Association; and

- Ms. Marjorie Sutton.

(A copy of the aforementioned former City of York By-Law No. 3623-97, To Amend former City of York By-law No. 1-83, is on file in the Clerk's Department, York Civic Centre.)

(City Council on April 16, 1998, amended this Clause by adding thereto the following:

"It is further recommended that the Interim Lead for Transportation be directed to review the existing access to 870 Jane Street and its relationship to the signalized intersection at Jane Street and Alliance Avenue, and submit a report thereon to the York Community Council on any improvements necessary to ensure both pedestrian safety and ease of vehicle access.")

The York Community Council, after considering the deputations and based on the findings of fact, conclusions and recommendations contained in the following report of the York Commissioner of Development Services (March 11, 1998) and for the reason that the proposal is an appropriate use of the lands, recommends as follows:

(1) that the draft Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments attached to the report of the York Commissioner of Development Services (March 11, 1998), with respect to applications submitted by Mr. Erwin Kurtz, regarding official plan and zoning by-law amendments for 870 Jane Street, be approved;

(2) that the report of the York Commissioner of Development Services (March 11, 1998) be adopted; and

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

The York Community Council reports, for the information of Council, having held a statutory public meeting on April 1, 1998, in accordance with Section 34 of The Planning Act, and that appropriate notice of this meeting was given pursuant to The Planning Act and the regulations thereunder.

The York Community Council submits the following report (March 11, 1998) from the York Commissioner of Development Services:

Purpose:

This report is for the approval of an Official Plan Amendment and rezoning application for the lands at 870 Jane Street.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

Not applicable.

Recommendation:

It is recommended that:

(1) the application be approved; and,

(2) the Official Plan, and Zoning By-law 1-83 be amended in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment (Appendix 3), and the draft Zoning By-law (Appendix 4), subject to the owner submitting a plan addressing site stormwater management and landscape buffering abutting Smythe Park, satisfactory to the Commissioner of Development Services, prior to the introduction of the associated Bills to Council.

Background:

(1) Application:

The applicant wishes to change the Official Plan and Zoning By-law designations to allow the legal non-conforming public garage at 870 Jane Street to remain as a conforming use, while also allowing a full range of commercial uses.

(2) Location:

The site is located on the west side of Jane Street at Alliance Avenue, and has an area of 1,630 m2 (17,550 ft2). The frontage on Jane Street is 45.7 m (150 ft). (See Appendix 1 - Location Map). An existing one storey building, used as a public garage, is set back 13.7m (45 ft) from the front lot line and has a gross floor area of 125 m2 (1,350 ft2).

Land uses abutting the site are as follows:

North: 14 storey apartment building

East: a commercial plaza on the northeast side of Jane Street and Alliance Avenue

West: Smythe Park

South: Black Creek and entrance to Smythe Park

(3) Existing Official Plan and Zoning By-law:

The existing York Official Plan places the site in a Low Density Residential Area. An Official Plan amendment is required to allow the current use.

The York Zoning By-law places the site in a G - Green Open Space zone which allows parks, playfields, playgrounds, golf courses, cemeteries, agricultural uses. The existing use and other commercial uses are not permitted in this zone, therefore a rezoning is required.

Comment:

(1) Proposal:

The applicant wishes to change the Official Plan and Zoning By-law designations to allow the existing use along with a full range of commercial uses. The new designations would be Mixed Use for the Official Plan and LCR - Local Commercial Residential for the Zoning By-law. These two designations allow a wide range of commercial and residential uses, apart from the existing public garage.

(2) Issues:

The following issues arise as a result of the review of the application by the Development Services and other former City of York departments:

(a) appropriateness of a "conforming" status;

(b) use for parks purposes;

(c) required improvements; and

(d) proposed new Official Plan and Zoning designation

(3) Evaluation:

A. Appropriateness of a "Conforming" Status:

Section 27 of the Official Plan contains the policies for non-conforming uses. The general principal is that non-conforming uses should cease to exist over time.

Non-conforming uses are not allowed to expand or change to another non-conforming use without approval of the Committee of Adjustment. Conforming uses need only apply for a building permit. Selling the property is also more difficult because the use can only be the same as the existing legal non-conforming use or must revert to a conforming use. In the case of this property, the building on the site is a public garage. It can only be sold as a public garage or for parks purposes, the latter of which discounts the value substantially.

This public garage is in an area of commercial and high density residential uses. It is therefore not out of character with the area. The use has been at this location on Jane Street for many years. Rezoning the land to allow the existing use, and other commercial uses to serve the local population, would not cause any neighbourhood problems.

B. Use for Low Density Residential or Parks Purposes:

The existing Low Density Residential Official Plan designation does not appear to be appropriate since it is located immediately adjacent to a 25 storey apartment building. The surrounding uses are high density residential or commercial, except for the park, and this site does not appear to be the most appropriate location for a low density residential development.

Another alternative use to the public garage could be an expansion of the entrance to Smythe Park, which would be in conformity with the existing zoning. This would require the City to purchase the property for that purpose. However, funds for the acquisition of the site have not been identified in the capital budget for 1997, nor has the acquisition been deemed a priority by the Community Services Department for the York Civic Service Centre.

C. Proposed Official Plan and Zoning Designation:

The proposed Official Plan designation is Mixed Use which allows a range of commercial, proposed residential and recreational uses.

The Local Commercial/Residential (LCR) zone allows for a public garage and is the most appropriate designation to be applied to the site. In addition to the existing use, the zone allows townhouses, apartment buildings, retail stores, offices, restaurants, recreational uses (including Green Open Space), institutions, and commercial schools.

The allowed uses in the LCR Zone do not conflict with the existing surrounding uses. Should the site be redeveloped at a future date for another use allowed in this zone, a Site Plan Approval application would be required. The processing of the latter application would ensure that there was proper buffering, setbacks, etc. of the new building to ensure the protection of the park.

D. Required Improvements:

Some buffering is required now to protect the Jane Street entrance to Smythe Park from the view and stormwater runoff from the public garage use. As a precondition to the passing of the By-laws to adopt the Official Plan Amendment and to rezone the site, a detailed plan for addressing site stormwater management and landscape buffering abutting Smythe Park is required to be submitted to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services.

Conclusions:

Hardship will not be created for the existing surrounding uses by turning the public garage into a conforming use. Some buffering and stormwater management measures are required to protect the park entrance. It is recommended that the application and the amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, attached as Appendices 3 and 4, be approved subject to the owner submitting a plan addressing site stormwater management and landscape buffering abutting Smythe Park, satisfactory to the Commissioner of Development Services, prior to the introduction of associated Bills to Council.

Contact Name:

K.W. Johncox

Senior Planner

York Civic Centre.

Phone: 394-2869 Fax: 394-2782

The Community Council also submits the following communication (March 31, 1998) from Ms. Madeline McDowell, Chair, Humber Heritage Committee:

The members of Humber Heritage Committee discussed this matter at our meeting on March 24, 1998.

Black Creek is an important tributary of the Humber River and under the leadership of the Black Creek Conservation Project, among others, some headway is being made in the natural restoration and clean up of the Creek.

This site, 870 Jane Street, is adjacent to Smythe Park and is virtually on the stream corridor of Black Creek. The Greenbelt Zoning is a recognition of this fact.

The non-conforming use is approximately three decades old and its continuance is acceptable, but any change in use should result in a reversion to parkland.

One acceptable alternative to this is to make that site (870 Jane Street) the primary vehicular entrance to Smythe Park rather than the entrance from Scarlett Road. The springs and wetlands could then be properly developed or regenerated in the westerly end of the park. At the same time, the high cost of maintaining the road through that area could be reduced.

Any zoning change for the site at 870 Jane Street away from Greenbelt or parkland would be unacceptable not only from an ecological and aesthetic standpoint but also from that of public safety due to the proximity of Black Creek with its propensity for flooding. There have been several drownings within a few hundred metres of where the Black Creek passes under Jane Street and close to this property.

Humber Heritage Committee is most concerned about any zoning change on this site and strongly recommends that the present G zoning be maintained.

Thank you for your attention.

WHEREAS by By-law No. 1520 passed on the 23rd day of October 1972, the Council of the Corporation of the Borough of York adopted the Official Plan of the Borough of York Planning Area; and

WHEREAS it is deemed advisable to adopt an Amendment as Amendment Number One Hundred and Fifty-One to the Official Plan of the Borough of York Planning Area now the City of York Planning Area; and

WHEREAS Council has provided adequate information to the public and has held a public meeting in accordance with The Planning act, R.S.O. 1990;

NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORONTO ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:

THAT Amendment No. 151 to the Official Plan of the Borough of York Planning area (now the City of York Planning Area), annexed hereto, be adopted, and

THAT the City Clerk be authorized to make application to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing for approval of the said Amendment.

ENACTED and PASSED this day of , 1998.

PART 5 - THE AMENDMENT

All of this part of the document entitled Part B - The Amendment, consisting of the following District map change, constitutes Amendment No. 151 to the Official Plan for the City of York.

DETAILS OF THE AMENDMENT

The Official Plan for the City of York is amended as follows:

(a) by changing the designation of the lands municipally known as 870 Jane Street, as shown on Schedule "A" to this Amendment from LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL to MIXED USE and by amending Schedule D-2 District Plan 2 of the Official Plan accordingly.

THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORONTO (1998) ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:

1. THAT Section 6 of the City of York By-law No. 1-83, as amended, be further amended by adding the following as a new Subsection (55):

"55 MAP 21

By changing the area shown on District Map 21, which area comprises the lands known as 870 Jane Street and is shown on Schedule "A" hereto, from a G District to an LCR District and by changing District Map 21 accordingly."; and

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

ENACTED and PASSED this day of , 1998.

The following persons appeared before the York Community Council:

- Mr. Erwin Kurtz in support of his application.

- Ms. Madeline McDowell regarding the above communication (March 13, 1998); and

- Ms. Sandra Melville commented that under the existing by-law the property could continue as a legal non-conforming use, even if the property was zoned green open space; expressed concern that the change could allow for other uses, and that the property should be reverted to park space or continue in its present form.

(Copies of the Appendices 1 and 2 and Schedule 'A', referred to in the foregoing report, were forwarded to all Members of Council with the agenda of the York Community Council meeting of April 1, 1998, and a copy thereof is on file in the Clerk's Department, York Civic Service Centre.)

(City Council on April 16, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The York Community Council, after considering the deputations and based on the findings of fact, conclusions and recommendations contained in the report dated February 6, 1998 from the York Commissioner of Development Services, and for the reason that the proposal is an appropriate use of the lands, recommends as follows:

(1) that the draft Zoning By-law amendment attached to the report of the York Commissioner of Development Services (February 6, 1998), with respect to an application submitted by the Canadian National Railway Company, regarding a zoning by-law amendment for lands situated on the west side of Gilbert Avenue, south of Eglinton Avenue West, and forming part of the CNR Right-of-Way, be approved;

(2) that the report of the York Commissioner of Development Services (February 6, 1998) be adopted; and

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

The York Community Council reports, for the information of Council, having held a statutory public meeting on April 1, 1998, in accordance with Section 34 of The Planning Act, and that appropriate notice of this meeting was given pursuant to The Planning Act and the regulations thereunder.

The York Community Council submits the following report (February 6, 1998) from the York Commissioner of Development Services:

Purpose:

This report is for the approval of a Zoning By-law Amendment to change the zoning of the lands on the west side of Gilbert Avenue, adjacent to the CNR rail line, from T- Transportation and Utilities District to PE - Prestige Employment.

Source of Funds:

Not applicable.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1) the application be approved; and

(2) a Zoning by-law to amend Zoning By-law 1-83 be passed in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law , attached as Appendix B to this report.

Background:

(1) Proposal:

The applicant has proposed that Zoning By-law 1-83 be amended to change the zoning of the lands from T - Transportation & Utilities to PE - Prestige Employment. This zoning amendment is requested in recognition of the fact that a portion of the CNR lands at the rear of the industrial properties on the west side of Gilbert Avenue (See Appendix A: Site Location Map) are occupied by light industrial and warehouse uses, or accessory parking facilities, and have been used as such for many years. The uses are legal non-conforming as a result of a Borough of York rezoning of railway and utility corridors from M - Manufacturing District to T - Transportation and Utilities District in 1974.

(2) Committee of Adjustment:

These lands are also the subject of various consent applications primarily for the purpose of disposing of surplus railway lands. Provisional consent was granted on May 6, 1997, by the Committee of Adjustment, subject to conditions, including the rezoning of the lands from T - Transportation & Utilities to PE - Prestige Employment. This zoning amendment is to be final and binding within one year from the notification of the decision on May 13, 1997, otherwise the provisional consent will expire.

Provisional consent created a number of parcels to be sold and added to adjacent industrial properties fronting on the west side of Gilbert Avenue. In addition, the consent created two other parcels which are not being added to abutting properties and which have no frontage on Gilbert Avenue. These parcels are shown as parcels "A" and "B" on Schedule "A" to the draft Zoning By-law attached as Appendix "B". Each of the parcels contain a building. They will be serviced and accessed by new rights-of-way (also created by consent) over a CNR access driveway (between 450 and 460 Gilbert Avenue) leading to Gilbert Avenue and over the parcel to be added to the rear of 450 Gilbert Avenue.

Zoning By-law 1-83, however, does not permit any building to be used on a lot which does not abut on a road. A site specific zoning provision is required to allow the use of any building on these lots for Employment uses.

(3) Official Plan:

The site, as part of the railway right-of-way, currently is not designated. The Official Plan recognizes the existing railway corridor. Official Plan policies will permit the lands to be zoned "Employment" once the consent is in effect.

Discussion:

There are no specific planning issues or issues arising from other departmental comments associated with this proposal. These lands have been leased for many years by the CNR for separate employment uses or to the adjacent employment uses for parking or building encroachment.

This request to change the T zoning of the subject lands to PE zoning recognizes that the subject lands have not been used nor are intended to be used for transportation or utility uses. The zoning change is also appropriate to provide a zoning which is consistent with the zoning of the abutting properties fronting on Gilbert Avenue.

A site specific zoning provision also is recommended to allow buildings on the two separate parcels (each with an existing building) that are not to be sold to abutting land uses, to be used for any use permitted in a PE zone and to define "frontage" for these parcels. This will serve to permit the functional use of the two properties which will have no frontage on Gilbert Avenue, but will be serviced and accessed by rights-of-way extending from Gilbert Avenue.

City Wide Issues:

None.

Conclusions:

This application for amendment to Zoning By-law 1-83, follows from an application to Committee of Adjustment requesting consent to sever these surplus lands from the adjacent CNR right-of-way. This rezoning fulfils one of the Committee of Adjustment's conditions of approval, which was recommended by the Development Services Department.

Contact Name:

John Crawford, Senior Planner, York Civic Centre, Phone: 394-2612, Fax: 394-2782.

(Re: Lands on the West Side of Gilbert Avenue,

South of Eglinton Avenue, Abutting the CNR Right-of-Way)

THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORONTO (1998) ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:

1. THAT Section 6 of City of York By-law Number 1-83, as amended, be further amended by adding a new Subsection (54) as follows:

SECTION 6 - AMENDED

MAP 16

(54) By changing the area shown on District Map 16, comprising the lands shown on Schedule "A" hereto, from a T District to a PE District, and by changing District Map 16 accordingly.

2. THAT Section 16 of City of York By-law Number 1-83, as amended, be further amended by adding a new Subsection (377) as follows:

SECTION 16 - AMENDED

(377) LANDS - WEST SIDE OF GILBERT AVENUE, SOUTH OF EGLINTON AVENUE WEST

Notwithstanding the provisions of Subsection 3 of Section 3, the erection and use of any building(s) on the properties described and shown as parcels "A" and "B" on Schedule "A" shall be permitted." For the purpose of this Subsection, frontage, in relation to parcels "A" and "B", shall mean the length of the line which abuts a right-of-way that is required to give access to the parcel".

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

ENACTED and PASSED this day of , 1998.

The following persons appeared before the York Community Council:

- Ms. Mary Flynn-Guglietti, Solicitor, Goodman and Carr on behalf of the applicant, and advised that the property had been cleaned-up, that there was an unanticipated delay in the application process due to the amalgamation of municipalities, that the Committee of Adjustment had granted a provisional consent which will expire one year from May 13, 1997 and stressed the urgency in advertising the passing of the by-law immediately after Council's adoption.

- Mr. Russ Brown, Toronto, and enquired as to the southerly limits of the property.

- Mr. Karl Stankov, West Gilbert Avenue Association, and enquired as to the proposed use of the lots and access, and commented on the condition of the road, north of Castlefield Avenue on Caledonia Road.

- Ms. Marjorie Sutton, member of the Committee of Adjustment, and advised that the Committee had approved the application with a one-year restriction and requested the Community Council to approve the application.

(Copies of Appendix A and Schedule A, referred to in the foregoing report, were forwarded to all members of Council with the agenda of the York Community Council meeting of April 1, 1998, and copies thereof are on file in the Clerk's Department, York Civic Centre.)

(City Council on April 16, 1998, amended this Clause by adding thereto the following:

"It is further recommended that Vaughan Road, in its entirety, be added as part of the Community Improvement Plan.")

The York Community Council recommends that:

(1) the following report (February 3, 1998) from the York Commissioner of Development Services be adopted;

(2) the draft By-law be approved; and

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

Purpose:

To add the Eglinton Avenue West Community Improvement Plan Area to the above-noted Community Improvement Plan.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

A request for $300,000.00 to continue funding of the Commercial Facade Improvement Grant Program (initiated by the former City of York Council in 1997) has been submitted for consideration in the 1998 City of Toronto Capital Budget. A portion of this funding would be dedicated for use on Eglinton Avenue West.

Recommendation:

It is recommended that Council adopt the Community Improvement Plan Amendment contained in this report.

Background:

(i) The Community Improvement Plan:

On May 28, 1997, the former City of York Council adopted a Community Improvement Plan for the Weston, Mount Dennis and Oakwood-Vaughan/Oakwood-Rogers Community Improvement Project Areas. The Plan, approved by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing on July 31,1997, introduced details of a Commercial Facade Improvement Grant Program offered by the City in 1997 to commercial property owners within the three subject areas. Municipalities may offer grants only to property owners within areas covered by an approved Community Improvement Plan.

The former City of York Council budgeted $120,000.00 towards the Facade Program in 1997. Applicants were eligible for a grant covering 50 percent of the cost of the proposed facade improvement work, to a maximum of $12,500.00. Application approval was based upon design and implementation criteria set out in the Community Improvement Plan. A total of 15 grants were distributed to commercial property owners in the three subject areas. The total Building Permit value of the facade improvement work approved was approximately $300,000.00.

(ii) Support to include Eglinton Avenue West:

During the course of developing and receiving approval of the Community Improvement Plan, many commercial property owners on Eglinton expressed their desire to participate in the Commercial Facade Improvement Grant Program. Although staff considered this matter, it was decided that, given the limited budget, the prudent option was to concentrate on the three target areas so the Program could have the greatest visual effect. Also, at the time of the adoption of the Community Improvement Plan, the former City of York portion of Eglinton Avenue West had only one Business Improvement Area, as opposed to the three which exist today.

In my May 20, 1997, supplementary report to City of York Council, I suggested that the Commercial Facade Program could be broadened in 1998 to include other commercial areas, such as Eglinton Avenue West. On June 25, 1997, Council adopted my recommendation that a comprehensive Community Improvement Plan be prepared for Eglinton Avenue West. It was my intention that the Community Improvement Plan would include, among other programs, provisions for a commercial facade improvement grant program.

On October 8 and 9, 1997, Metro Council adopted a motion identifying Eglinton Avenue West, from the Allen Road west to Dufferin Street and beyond, as "a high priority area for attention by the appropriate committees and departments of the new City of Toronto Council." This motion was based upon the recent creation of three new Business Improvement Areas, and the eagerness of the business community and local residents to enhance the vitality of Eglinton Avenue West. The motion also cited traffic management as an issue for the area.

Discussion:

(i) Proposed Community Plan Amendment:

Further to City of York's Council's previous recommendation, a process has been engaged to develop a comprehensive Community Plan for that portion of Eglinton Avenue West, from Bathurst Street to Bicknell Avenue, located in the former City of York. The Plan, to be prepared over the next few months, will address issues such as streetscaping, parking, crime, pedestrian and vehicular movement, business support and lighting.

With respect to facade improvements, I feel this matter should be addressed now through an amendment which adds Eglinton Avenue West to the Community Improvement Plan for the Weston, Mount Dennis and Oakwood-Vaughan/Oakwood-Rogers Community Improvement Areas. By pursuing the amendment now, and obtaining the required Provincial approval, the City can take advantage of several opportunities.

First, local property owners are demonstrating considerable eagerness to participate in the Commercial Facade Improvement Grant Program this spring, especially now that the approved facade improvement projects in the Mount Dennis, Weston and Oakwood communities have been completed. By expediting the Facade Improvement Program, local support and enthusiasm will be created for the broader Eglinton Avenue West Community Plan. Second, Eglinton Avenue West, from Bathurst Street to Bicknell Avenue, is the home of three new Business Improvement Areas which will be valuable participants in the promotion and delivery of the Program.

Third, the former City of York recently adopted new Main Street Commercial/Residential policies and zoning for Eglinton Avenue West aimed at revitalizing the Street. The new zoning allows a broader range of commercial activities, thereby opening the street up to potential new businesses. It also permits retail, office or residential redevelopment, either in single use or any combination, as-of-right, subject to design regulations which encourage the creation of attractive, urbane pedestrian environments.

I, therefore, recommend that the Community Improvement Plan be amended, in accordance with the following draft amendment, to include that portion of Eglinton Avenue West, located in the former City of York, from Bathurst Street to Bicknell Avenue (just west of Keele Street). The Amendment consists largely of revisions to the existing text of the Plan, and an addition of one schedule map, to include Eglinton Avenue West as a subject area. Amendments have also been proposed to update the Plan to reflect the former City of York's new Community Plan policies.

Draft Amendment:

The following constitutes an amendment to the Community Improvement Plan for the Weston, Mount Dennis and Oakwood-Vaughan/Oakwood-Rogers Community Improvement Project Areas.

The Community Improvement Plan is amended as follows:

(A) Amendments to add Eglinton Avenue West as a subject area of the Community Improvement Plan:

(i) wherever the Plan refers to "Weston, Mount Dennis and Oakwood-Vaughan/Oakwood-Rogers," with the exception of the first sentence of Section 2.3, the Plan shall be amended to read "Weston, Mount Dennis, Oakwood-Vaughan/Oakwood-Rogers and Eglinton Avenue West";

(ii) Section 2.3 "Recent Secondary Plan Approvals and Implementation Committees" is retitled as "Recent Secondary Plan Approvals, Implementation Committees and Business Improvement Areas", and the following paragraph is added to the end of the Section:

Three new Business Improvement Areas have been established on Eglinton Avenue West, between Bathurst Street and Bicknell Avenue, over the past 18 months: the Upper Village B.I.A. (York); the York-Eglinton B.I.A.; and the Keele-Eglinton B.I.A. All three B.I.A.'s are undertaking marketing and community improvement initiatives with the assistance of City of Toronto staff. The participation of the B.I.A. memberships will be integral to the success of the Commercial Facade Improvement Grant Program;

(iii) Section 3.4 is added as follows:

3.4 The Eglinton Avenue West Community Plan Area

The Eglinton Avenue West Community Plan Area consists of those lands along Eglinton Avenue West, from Bathurst Street to Bicknell Avenue, with the exception of the lands on the north side of Eglinton Avenue West from Bathurst Street to Marlee Avenue. The lands on both sides of Dufferin Street, north of Eglinton Avenue West to the Belt Line Railway, are also included within the Community Improvement Area.

(iv) Section 4.2 "Details of the Program" be amended by replacing the text of the subsection entitled "Eligible Areas for Grant" with the following:

The Commercial Facade Improvement Grant Program will apply to the following four areas (see Section 4.3):

Weston Community Improvement Plan Area

Mount Dennis Community Improvement Plan Area

Oakwood-Vaughan/Oakwood-Rogers Community Improvement Plan Area

Eglinton Avenue West Community Improvement Plan Area

(v) Section 4.2 "Details of the Program" also be amended by replacing the words "six members" with the words "nine members" within the subsection entitled "Grant Review Committee", and by adding a fourth bullet point within this subsection which reads:

one member from each of the three Business Improvement Areas located on Eglinton Avenue West.

(vi) Section 4.3 "Community Improvement Project Areas" is retitled "Community Improvement Plan Areas", and further amended by adding the location map, attached as Schedule 1 to this Amendment, entitled "Eglinton Avenue West Community Plan Area."

(B) Amendments to reflect recently adopted Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments:

(i) Section 1.0 "Purpose" is amended by deleting the second paragraph containing repealed Official Plan Sections 20.1 and 20.2(b).

(ii) Section 2.1 "Official Plan Designation" is replaced by the following new Section 2.1 also entitled "Official Plan Designation":

The Official Plan for the former City of York seeks " to enhance its physical, social and economic environment for the benefit of its resident citizens and businesses." Accordingly, the lands formerly known as the City of York are designated by the Official Plan as a Community Improvement Area. Additional policies encourage the maintenance and revitalization of all residential, commercial and employment areas, and permits Council to develop and fund programs regarding such matters as building renovation and street improvement.

The Official Plan allows for the preparation of Community Improvement Plans for areas and neighbourhoods in need of a comprehensive approach to the improvement of public and private lands and buildings. Such plans may include provisions for commercial facade improvement programs.

(iii) Section 3.0 "Area Descriptions" is amended by replacing the first sentence of the third paragraph with the following:

For the most part, the subject areas are zoned either Main Street Commercial/Residential Zone (MCR) or Local Commercial/Residential Zone (LCR), which permit residential, office and retail developments, either alone or in any combination, "as-of-right."; and

by replacing the word "three" with the word "four" in the second sentence of the third paragraph.

(C) Technical Amendments to reflect City of Toronto Amalgamation:

(i) Section 2.0 "Selection of Subject Areas" is revised by deleting the words "of the City's" from the first sentence so as to read:

In order to maximize the visual impact of the Program, considering the available budget, not all commercial areas can be included in the Program at this time.;

(D) Technical Amendments to reflect the designation of the lands formerly known as the City of York as a Community Improvement Project Area:

(i) The title of the Plan is amended to be: "The York Community Improvement Plan";

(ii) Wherever the Plan refers to a "Community Improvement Project Area" or "Areas," the Plan shall be amended to read "Community Improvement Plan Area" or "Areas";

(iii) Section 2.2 "Community Improvement Project Area Designation" is amended by replacing the existing text with the following sentence:

On March 4, 1998, City of Toronto Council adopted a By-law designating the lands formerly known as the City of York as a Community Improvement Project Area.

(iv) Amended Section 4.3 "Community Improvement Plan Areas" is further amended by replacing the location maps for the Weston, Mount Dennis and Oakwood-Vaughan/Oakwood-Rogers Community Improvement Project Areas, with the "Community Improvement Plan Area" maps attached as Schedule 2 to this Amendment.

Conclusion:

Including Eglinton Avenue West within the existing Community Plan, and thereby making the area eligible for the Commercial Facade Improvement Grant Program, will contribute to an on-going, co-ordinatedordinated approach to revitalizing this important main street. To date, this approach has included new policies and zoning, the creation of three Business Improvement Areas, a street banner program, and continued staff involvement with local businesses and residents regarding issues such as marketing and crime. These efforts and initiatives will culminate in the development, later this year, of an action-oriented Community Improvement Plan specifically developed for Eglinton Avenue West.

Therefore, I recommend that Council adopt the Community Improvement Plan Amendment contained in this report.

Contact Name:

Henry Byres

York Senior Planner

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

E-Mail: City of York.EglintonAve.HByre

WHEREAS the Council of the former City of York by By-law No. 3474-97 adopted a Community Improvement Plan for the Weston, Mount Dennis and Oakwood-Vaughan/Oakwood-Rogers Community Improvement Project Areas; and

WHEREAS the Council of the City of Toronto by By-law No. 84-1998 has designated that portion of the City of Toronto which was formerly the City of York as a Community Improvement Project Area; and

WHEREAS a public meeting has been held to discuss this Community Improvement Plan Amendment;

NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORONTO ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:

1. That the Amendment to the Community Improvement Plan for the Weston, Mount Dennis, and the Oakwood-Vaughan/Oakwood-Rogers Community Improvement Project Areas, consisting of the explanatory text and maps attached hereto as Schedule "A" hereto, is hereby adopted.

2. That the Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to make application to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing for approval of the aforementioned Community Improvement Plan Amendment.

ENACTED and PASSED this day of , 1998.

The following persons appeared before the York Community Council:

- Mr. Steve Tasses, Chair, Eglinton West Business Improvement Area, and expressed support for the proposed revitalization of the area.

- Mr. Karl Stankov, and suggested that small businesses be granted tax breaks; and

- Ms. Marjorie Sutton, and commented that a secondary plan for this improvement area could be a consideration as there are opportunities to obtain funding for such projects..

(Copies of Schedules 1 and 2, referred to in the foregoing report, were forwarded to all Members of Council with the agenda of the York Community Council meeting of April 1, 1998, and copies thereof are on file in the Clerk's Department, York Civic Centre.)

(City Council on April 16, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The York Community Council recommends the adoption of the following motion by Councillor Saundercook:

WHEREAS GO Transit rail passenger ridership is up 9 percentage and bus ridership 35 percentage over the past year; and

WHEREAS GO Transit has just announced a $1.1 billion dollar expansion program; and

WHEREAS the provincial government has just announced a contribution of $106.5 million dollars of seed capital to GO Transit's capital program; and

WHEREAS the annual capital and operating costs of GO Transit are now the responsibility of Toronto and GTA regional governments; and

WHEREAS GO Transit has undertaken four studies in the recent past that recommend expanding the GO Transit system by constructing community rail stations across the City of Toronto; and

WHEREAS the current focus of GO expansion is on Union Station as opposed to disbursing GO passengers throughout the City of Toronto area closer to places of employment; and

WHEREAS this disbursement of passengers through construction of community stations could alleviate pressure on Union Station and stimulate revitalization of areas in need, like the lands known as the former York City Centre, where a GO Transit Station was designated;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that York Community Council express its concern to GO Transit that the expansion program, as presented to the Urban Environment and Development Committee on March 23, 1998, does not contain plans to construct community based stations like the one proposed at Black Creek Drive and Eglinton Avenue West, and that the York Community Council urges GO Transit to include the construction of this station in its capital program as soon as possible.

(City Council on April 16, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The York Community Council recommends that:

(1) the following report (March 3, 1998) from the York Solicitor, be adopted; and

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

Purpose:

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

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

Not Applicable.

Recommendation:

That the Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer and Clerk be authorized, on behalf of the City, to execute a Consent Agreement with respect to 501 Alliance Avenue, in the former City of York, such Consent Agreement to be in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

Council Reference/Background/History:

This matter arises out of the Committee of Adjustment decision dated May 27, 1997 under Application No. CA-97-73 pertaining to the subject property. The property is located at the southeast corner of Alliance Avenue and Rockcliffe Boulevard in the former City of York. The building on the property was constructed in stages. The one-storey portion of the building located on the eastern portion of the site was constructed in approximately 1922. The four storey portion of the building located on the western portion of the site was constructed in the early 1970's. The one storey portion of the building contains the Ionian Cafe and Grill and the Ambiance Banquet Hall. Renovations are also in progress to accommodate the Acropolis Cafe and Nightclub. The four storey portion of the building was previously occupied by a sports equipment manufacturer.

The owner of the property wishes to sever the property in such a manner as to separate the four storey portion of the building from the one storey portion. The severance application included the creation of various easements and rights of way for access and egress purposes. The application to the Committee of Adjustment was also for the purpose of obtaining permission to lease 71 parking spaces for a period greater than 21 years. The parking spaces are to be leased from the purchaser of the western portion of the property for the benefit of the uses on the eastern portion of the property.

The Committee of Adjustment granted the severance application subject to a number of conditions, including that a Consent Agreement be entered into with the City satisfactory to the City Solicitor and that such Agreement be registered against title to the severed lands and the retained lands. A copy of the decision of the Committee of Adjustment is attached as Schedule "A" to this report. The Decision sets out a number of provisions that are to be contained in the Consent Agreement. The draft Consent Agreement which is attached as Schedule "B" to this report includes those provisions. The draft Consent Agreement may have to be amended to include as party any entity which has a mortgage or lien interest in the property.

Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:

The entering into of the Consent Agreement by the City is necessary in order for the owner of the subject property to finalize its severance. The Consent Agreement prohibits the separate conveyance of the severed and retained lands until certain physical changes are made to the premises, including the construction of a fire wall and the separation of services.

Conclusions:

The entering into and registration of the Consent Agreement against title to the subject property will satisfy one of the conditions imposed by the Committee of Adjustment to sever the property into two parcels and to permit the leasing of 71 parking spaces on a long-term basis. The Consent Agreement satisfies the City's concerns with respect to servicing.

Contact Person:

George McQ. Bartlett, Solicitor, York

Tel # (416) 394-2531

Fax # (416) 394-2904

(City Council on April 16, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The York Community Council recommends that:

(1) the following report (March 10, 1998) from the York Commissioner of Operations Services, be adopted; and

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

Purpose:

Councillor Frances Nunziata is requesting a traffic study on George Street, in response to student safety issues raised by both School Advisory Councils for St. John The Evangelist Catholic School, 23 George Street, dated October 8, 1997 and H.J. Alexander Community School, 30 King Street.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

Traffic budget.

Recommendations:

(1) That the Uniform Traffic By-law 2958-94 be amended as follows:

(a) prohibit parking on the west side of George Street between King Street and a point 91.4 metres north thereof, during the hours 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, being the side which directly abuts H.J. Alexander Community School;

(b) prohibit stopping anytime on the east side of George Street between King Street and a point 57.9 metres north thereof, representing the opposite side of the street on which H.J. Alexander Community School is located;

(c) prohibit parking on the east side of George Street between a point 57.9 metres north King Street and a point 97.5 metres north thereof, during the hours 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, being the side which directly abuts St. John The Evangelist Catholic School;

(d) prohibit stopping anytime on the west side of George Street between a point 91.4 metres north King Street to a point 61.6 metres north thereof, representing the opposite side of the street on which St. John The Evangelist Catholic School is located;

(e) an all-way stop control is warranted at the intersection of King Street and George Street and is therefore recommended for installation.

(2) That York Community Council support the Metropolitan Toronto Police's "ZeroTolerance Enforcement Program" and participate in the public information meetings, with the various stakeholders in promoting a safety awareness attitude and unified enforcement approach towards minimizing risk for all users of the street, within school areas.

(3) Further, a copy of this report be forwarded to both Principals and Community School Councils at H.J. Alexander Community School and St. John The Evangelist Catholic School, along with Staff Inspector, Metropolitan Toronto Police, Division 31.

Council Reference/Background History:

Councillor Frances Nunziata is requesting a report in response to the following two communications received concerning student safety on King Street and George Street:

(1) Christine O'Brien, Chair School Advisory Council and Wayne Boon, Principal, for St. John The Evangelist Catholic School, 23 George Street by letter dated October 8, 1997 (Appendix I);

(2) Kim Rogerson, School Advisory Committee, and Tammy Mantione, Safe Schools Committee, for H.J. Alexander Community School, 30 King Street (Appendix II).

Subsequently a meeting was held on November 26, 1997, attended by the Principals, representatives of both School Councils, the local Councillor and City staff to discuss the safety concerns and solution options to improve overall student safety, within the immediate area of both schools.

As a result of this meeting, the following safety issues were raised, wherein we were requested to review and report:

(a) feasibility of installing an all-way stop control at King Street and George Street;

(b) parents illegally parking within existing signed parking prohibitions; and

(c) possibility of making George Street one-way.

For the purpose of this report, each matter has been dealt with separately.

Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:

(a) Feasibility of installing an all-way stop control at the intersection of George Street and King Street:

The present geometric layout of the intersection is a "T" type design.

George Street is classified as a local roadway under the City of York Official Plan, with a pavement width of 5.5 metres. George Street provides two-way traffic flow in a north/south direction between Church Street and King Street.

King Street is classified as a collector roadway under the City of York Official Plan, with a pavement width of 9.1 metres. King Street provides two-way traffic flow in an east/west direction between Weston Road and Rosemount Avenue.

Presently, the intersection is under stop control for southbound traffic on George Street. As well, both streets are by-lawed and signed with a reduced speed limit of 40 km/h.

To ensure the overall effectiveness and safety of all-way stop conditions, established warrant criteria are utilized in analyzing the eight (8) hour count data to determine if the warrants are justified.

In order for an intersection to be warranted for an all-way stop control, at least one of the five warrant criteria must be fulfilled one hundred percent . A recent study at the intersection of George Street and King Street yielded the following results:

Study Warrant Intersection Safety Stop Sign Criteria Results Fulfilment

(a) a total vehicle volume on all intersection No

approaches exceeding 500 vehicles per hour

for any eight (8) hours of the day:

7 - 8:00 a.m. 200 No

8 - 9:00 a.m. 664 No

11 - 12:00 noon 357 No

12 - 1:00 p.m. 322 No

1 - 2:00 p.m. 229 No

3 - 4:00 p.m. 388 No

4 - 5:00 p.m. 322 No

5 - 6:00 p.m. 334 No

(b) a volume split of 70/30 or greater than

30% for the minor street; 79/21 No

Study Warrant Intersection Safety Stop Sign Criteria Results Fulfilment

(c) a combined vehicular and pedestrian

volume on the minor street exceeding

200 per hour with an average pedestrian

delay of 30 seconds or more; Yes Yes

(d) average of 4 or more collisions per year

for a three-year period subject to relief

through multi-way stop control 0 No

(e) minimum traffic control signal warrants

are satisfied but cannot be implemented

immediately 0 No

(b) Parents illegally parking within existing signed parking prohibitions:

H. J. Alexander Community School is located on the north side of King Street between Weston Road and George Street. On-site parking is limited and reserved exclusively for staff. Driveway access is located on the west side of George Street, immediately north of King Street. School buses presently utilize an indented lay-by, which is presently designated and signed as a "School Bus Loading Zone" off the travelled portion of roadway, on the west side of George Street, directly abutting the school.

St. John The Evangelist Catholic School is located on the east side of George Street between King Street and Fern Avenue. On-site parking as well is limited and reserved exclusively for staff. Driveway access is located on the east side of George Street, at the south end of the school property. School buses presently utilize an indented lay-by off the travelled portion of roadway on the east side of George Street, directly abutting the school.

The current by-lawed on-street parking regulations on George Street are as follows:

"No Parking" Anytime on the east side of George Street from a point 160 metres north of King Street to Church Street.

No Stopping" Anytime on the east side of George Street from a point 58 metres north of King Street to a point 102 metres north thereof.

"No Stopping Anytime" on the west side of George Street from King Street and a point 96 metres north thereof.

It is Council's policy generally to prohibit parking abutting areas with high pedestrian activity, such as schools or playgrounds, to ensure unobstructed sight lines for both motorists and pedestrians. However, in 1989 as a direct result of parents ignoring the signed "No Parking" regulations on both the east and west sides of George Street, Council in consultation with Metropolitan Toronto Police, Principals, and Parent Teacher Committees for both schools approved the above stated "No Stopping" regulations.

For Committee's information, we have recently been contacted by Staff Sergeant Maggiacono, 31 Division, Metropolitan Toronto Police who are presently developing a "Zero Tolerance Enforcement Program", to target high risk pedestrian safety issues, specifically around schools within their jurisdiction. In preparation of a tentative implementation date in early April, 1998, it is their intention to hold a series of public meetings with representatives from Parking Enforcement West, Principals, Parent/Teacher Associations, School Advisory Councils, Municipal Staff to introduce the Zero Tolerance Enforcement Program. These meetings are intended to be information sessions to allow various stakeholders an opportunity to learn about the program. It should be noted that both H.J. Alexander Community School and St. John The Evangelist Catholic School have been identified for inclusion in this program.

Program specifics will require implementation of the following traffic control regulations to minimize risk for all users of the street, as well ensure continuity of signage in school zone areas:

- "No Parking" prohibition abutting the school to establish a safety zone for the purposes of temporary loading/unloading children being transported to school, without impeding the safe movement of vehicular traffic on the street; and

- "No Stopping" prohibition on the opposite side of the school to deter the temporary loading/unloading of children being transported to school, whose personal safety is jeopardized in entering the street, at the same time as impeding the safe movement of vehicular traffic on the street.

It should be noted that the proposed parking regulations are only intended to be in effect during regular school hours, during which time reinforcing overall safety is paramount to all users of the street.

(c) Possibility of making George Street one-way:

Both School Advisory Councils have suggested the City consider designating George Street in a one-way direction, as a possible alternative to improve overall public safety.

Traffic congestion at any school is a common occurrence today, the common cause being parents dropping off or picking up their children. Parents focus is generally on their children's personal safety, with little regard for overall public safety.

Typically it is not uncommon to have streets completely impassable due to vehicles occupying both sides of a street, including the middle of the road. Staff regularly receive complaints from local residents whose driveways are obstructed or occupied by parents waiting or escorting their children into school.

Implementation of new traffic regulations have proven to have marginal success. Invariably the corrective solution requires a combination of vigilant police enforcement coupled with a parent awareness program to change driver attitude and minimize risk for all users of the street.

Just designating George Street in a one-way direction will not achieve, nor reduce the current traffic congestion problems or improve overall public safety, presently being experienced on the street. For this reason we do not support the implementation of a one-way regulation on George Street, at this time in view of the pending "Zero Tolerance Enforcement Program", which targets the precise problems and provides positive reinforcement to correctively resolving driver attitude.

Conclusions:

(a) Feasibility of installing an all-way stop control at King Street and George Street:

During our investigation we observed and recorded numerous conflicts between pedestrians and vehicular traffic, supporting the need to improve the overall traffic operations and general safety within the intersection, through the installation of an all-way stop control. Based on the study results, an all-way stop control is warranted at the intersection of George Street and King Street and is therefore recommended for installation.

(b) Parents illegally parking within existing signed parking prohibitions:

Field studies quantitatively support traffic congestion is exclusively related to the morning, lunch and evening hours when children are arriving and leaving school. The major factor contributing to this congestion is the parents themselves who choose to personally transport their children to and from school. We appreciate the fact parents only concern is the personal safety of their children, however, general overall public safety is compromised at the expense of individual safety. This creates a serious safety risk to all users of the public street.

In conclusion, we support and applaud the Metropolitan Toronto Police's "ZeroTolerance Enforcement Program" and further recommend that the current by-law and signed parking regulations on both the east and west sides of George Street be amended to coincide with the program initiatives.

(c) Possibility of making George Street one-way:

Improving public safety for all users of George Street would better be achieved through collectively supporting the "Zero Tolerance Enforcement Program". As previously noted, this program targets the precise problems and provides positive reinforcement to correctively resolving driver attitude and in turn improve overall safety to all users of the public street.

Upon implementation of the "Zero Tolerance Enforcement Program", York Community Council may wish to have staff evaluate the impact of the program and determine in consultation with the various stakeholders possible improvements, which may support enhancing the overall safety to all users of the public street.

Contact Person(s):

Susan Mastromatteo, York Traffic Technician

394-2672, 394-2888 (fax)

or

Stephen C. Brown, York Manager, Traffic/Parking

394-2655, 394-2888 (fax)

(Copies of Appendices 1 and 2, referred to in the foregoing report, were forwarded to all Members of Council with the agenda of the York Community Council meeting of April 1, 1998, and copies thereof are on file in the Clerk's Department, York Civic Centre.)

(City Council on April 16, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The York Community Council recommends that:

(1) the following report (February 23, 1998) from the York Commissioner of Operations Services, be adopted; and

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

Purpose:

Mr. William Dalton, 3 Allenvale Avenue, is requesting a designated disabled parking space be established directly in front of his residence.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

Traffic budget.

Recommendations:

(1) That, the Uniform Traffic By-law 2958-94 be amended to establish a designated disabled parking space on the north side of Allenvale Avenue, directly in front of municipally addressed residence 3 Allenvale Avenue; and

(2) that Mr. W. Dalton receive a copy of this report.

Council Reference/Background History:

Works and Parks Committee, at its meeting held on September 22, 1997, received a request from Mr. William Dalton, 3 Allenvale Avenue, through Councillor Joe Mihevc's office to consider establishing a designated disabled parking space directly in front of his residence, wherein, Committee instructed the Commissioner Operations Services to report.

Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:

Allenvale Avenue is a local roadway, traversing in an east/west direction between Glenholme Avenue and Northcliffe Boulevard. The street currently provides two-way vehicular traffic flow.

The property municipally addressed as 3 Allenvale Avenue is located on the south side of the street, between Glenholme Avenue and Lauder Avenue. On-street parking is presently permitted on the south side of the street, exclusively. The current parking regulation is a maximum three (3) hour limit, with a permit parking restriction during the hours 12:00 midnight to 6:00 a.m., for any vehicle displaying a valid parking permit stating Allenvale Avenue.

Mr. W. Dalton is requesting a designated disabled parking space be established directly in front of his residence, where on-street parking is legally permitted.

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

1. Payment to engage a parking meter;

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

3. "No Parking" restrictions, other than rush hour prohibitions,

i.e. 7:00 to 9:00 a.m. or 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.; and

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

A disabled parking permit, however, does not exempt the motorists from parking without an on-street parking permit between 12:00 midnight and 6:00 a.m., on those streets where this restriction is in effect. Should Mr. W. Dalton wish to leave his vehicle on the roadway during these times, it will be necessary for him to obtain a current on-street parking permit stating Allenvale Avenue.

Mr. W. Dalton does possess a valid Province of Ontario Disabled Parking Permit #072688, expiring in November 2002.

Conclusions:

Based on this information, Mr. W. Dalton could legally park on the north side of Allenvale Avenue, where on-street parking is presently prohibited, which would result in an impediment to the safe two-way vehicular traffic flow on the street.

We are more inclined to recommend prohibiting parking on the south side of Allenvale Avenue, where on-street parking is legally permitted, directly in front of Mr. W. Dalton's residence, located at 3 Allenvale Avenue. This would enable Mr. W. Dalton to park in the prohibited disabled parking area by virtue of his provincial permit, without disrupting traffic flow on the street.

It is, therefore, recommended that a designated disabled parking space be established, directly in front of 3 Allenvale Avenue.

Contact Person:

Stephen C. Brown

York Manager Traffic/Parking

394-2655

394-2888 (fax)

(City Council on April 16, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The York Community Council recommends that:

(1) alternate side parking be implemented on Lacey Avenue between Cameron Avenue and Ewart Avenue, on a six-month trial basis; and

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

The York Community Council submits the following report (February 17, 1998) from the York Commissioner of Operations Services:

Purpose:

York Community Council at its regular meeting held on January 21, 1998, requested a report on the feasibility of reversing or implementing alternate side parking on Lacey Avenue between Cameron Avenue and Ewart Avenue.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

None required.

Recommendation:

That York Community Council not approve reversing or implementing alternate side parking on Lacey Avenue between Cameron Avenue and Ewart Avenue.

Council Reference/Background History:

York Community Council, at its meeting held on January 21, 1998, received a report from the Commissioner, Operations Services, dated November 28, 1997, in response to a request from Mr. Raffaele Papa, 55 Lacey Avenue, to prohibit parking directly in front of his municipally addressed property to provide unobstructed sight when exiting his private driveway.

As outlined within the Commissioner, Operations Service's report, parking is prohibited in front of and within 60 cm of a legal driveway. This is a standard regulation contained within the Uniform Traffic By-law to reduce sign clutter, as well as save tax dollars. In considering the request, a field investigation revealed there is sufficient curb space between his driveway and his neighbours to legally park a single motor vehicle, without impeding into the 60 cm setback. The report concluded by prohibiting on-street parking at this location would eliminate a legal curb side parking space for local residents or their visitors and therefore was not recommended.

Subsequently, York Community Council requested we review and report on reversing on-street parking to the west side of Lacey Avenue or implementing alternate side parking.

Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:

Lacey Avenue is a local street traversing in a north/south direction between Cameron Avenue and Ewart Avenue. The street provides two-way traffic flow.

On-street parking is exclusively permitted on the east side of the street. The parking duration is a maximum three (3) hour regulation, except during the hours of 12:00 midnight to 6:00 a.m. when on-street permit parking is in effect for only those vehicles displaying a valid permit stating Lacey Avenue.

Field surveys reveal there is a total complement of eighteen (18) and eight (8) curbside parking spaces available on the east and west sides of Lacey Avenue, respectively.

Conclusions:

As the field survey reveals, reversing on-street parking to the west side or implementing alternate side parking on Lacey Avenue is not practical, due to the disproportionate number of legal curb side parking spaces on the east side versus the west side of the street.

We constantly receive requests to erect parking prohibitions in front of, or between driveways, from local residents. On-street curb side parking is a direct benefit to all local residents of any street, providing additional parking relief for visitors or multiple vehicular ownership. Obviously any reduction in the total complement of legal curb side parking spaces has a direct impact on the overall parking needs of all local residents on any street.

Contact Person:

Stephen C. Brown, York Manager Traffic/Parking

394-2655, 394-2888 (fax)

(City Council on April 16, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The York Community Council recommends that:

(1) the following report (March 12, 1998) from the City Clerk, be adopted; and

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

Purpose:

To present comments from applicable departments concerning this encroachment application.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

None.

Council Reference/Background/History:

Encroachment application first made December 11, 1995.

Recommendation:

That the City Solicitor be instructed to prepare for presentation to Council, a by-law authorizing the encroachment at 277 Scott Road or, if necessary, prepare an Encroachment Agreement and By-law authorizing the entering into of that Agreement.

Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:

Bell Canada:

"We have no existing and/or proposed underground plant associated with the attached plan. Meets with our approval."

Consumers Gas:

"We have no objection to the above proposal, provided our standard clearances of 0.3m minimum vertically and 0.6m minimum horizontally are maintained."

Hydro Commission:

"We have no objection to this proposal provided a clearance dimension of approximately 1.5m can be maintained between the rear edge of the existing sidewalk and the front edge of the proposed front steps. Hydro phoned the applicant the week of December 27, 1995 and was advised that the 1.5m clearance would be okay."

Planning Department:

"Previously, this Department reported that the encroachment application was premature because the Committee of Adjustment had not rendered its decision regarding the proposed additions to the existing place of worship, including the subject stairs. However, since that time, the Committee rendered its decision, (conditionally granting the application) which was appealed by neighbours to the O.M.B. The O.M.B. issued its decision on August 8, 1997 and one of its conditions is that the proponent obtain the appropriate permission for any necessary encroachments upon City property, which is the reason for this application.

The Department has no objection to the proposed encroachment of stairs into the Scott Road allowance."

Building Department:

"This Department has no objection to the proposed encroachment as indicated on the plans submitted to this Department."

Operations Department:

"We have received revised plans from the proponent for an encroachment agreement on Scott Road.

The encroachment consists of concrete steps and a concrete wall as well as wood stairs. The total area of the encroachment is in an order of 19m2.

The Operations Department has no objections to the revised plans provided that provisions be made in the encroachment agreement for removal of the encroachment at no cost the City should that become necessary.

Attached are two plans received from the proponent."

Parks and Recreation Department:

"Department staff have reviewed the information and report that City trees shall not be harmed, damaged or destroyed. Protective measures, per York Civic Centre requirements, shall be undertaken. Owner/applicant shall contact the Director of Parks prior to any work being done."

Legal Department:

"No active files."

Conclusion:

That the encroachment application for 277 Scott Road be approved.

Contact Name:

Chi H. Ng, York Director of Professional Services

394-2648, 394-2888 (fax)

or

Nadia Bartha, York Acting Property Co-ordinator

394-2511, 394-2803 (fax)

(City Council on April 16, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The York Community Council recommends that:

(1) on-street permit parking be implemented on Summit Avenue between Caledonia Road and the easterly terminus of the street; and

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

The York Community Council submits the following report (March 18, 1998) from the City Clerk:

Purpose:

To provide results following polling of residents to determine majority interest with respect to implementation of on-street permit parking on Summit Avenue, between Caledonia Road and the easterly terminus of the street.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

None.

Recommendation:

For consideration and direction of York Community Council.

Council Reference/Background/History:

Clause No. 142 embodied in Report No. 16 of the City of York Works and Parks Committee (December 1, 1997) which was adopted by the Council of the City of York at its meeting held on December 9, 1997.

The City of York Works and Parks Committee, at its meeting held on December 1, 1997, directed that the Director of Council Services and City Clerk conduct a poll of residents on Summit Avenue and residents abutting Summit Avenue regarding the proposal to implement on-street permit parking on the north side of Summit Avenue, between Caledonia Road and the easterly terminus of the street.

Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:

The following is a breakdown of residents polled based on the number of replies returned:

Total No. Polled: 46

No. of Replies Received: 3 or 7%

No. of Replies IN FAVOUR: 1 or 33%

No of Replies NOT IN FAVOUR 2 or 67%

The following is an overall breakdown of responses, according to resident owners, non-resident owners and tenants:

Comments from residents are attached hereto as Appendix 1.

Conclusions:

As noted above, the majority of residents, based on the responses received, are not in favour of the proposal to implement on-street permit parking on Summit Avenue.

Contact Name:

Steve Brown, York Traffic Division

394-2655, 394-2758 (fax)

or

Valerie D'Alessandro, York Assistant Committee Secretary

394-2522, 394-2803 (fax)

(A copy of Appendix 1, referred to in the foregoing report, was forwarded to all Members of Council with the agenda of the York Community Council meeting of April 1, 1998, and a copy therefore is on file in the Clerk's Department, York Civic Centre.)

(City Council on April 16, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The York Community Council recommends that:

(1) on-street permit parking be implemented on Kitchener Avenue between Caledonia Road and Harvie Avenue; and

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

The York Community Council submits the following report (February 24, 1998) from the City Clerk:

Purpose:

To provide results following polling of residents to determine majority interest with respect to implementation of on-street permit parking on Kitchener Avenue, between Caledonia Road and Harvie Avenue.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

None.

Recommendation:

For consideration and direction of York Community Council.

Council Reference/Background/History:

Clause No. 141 embodied in Report No. 16 of the City of York Works and Parks Committee (December 1, 1997) which was adopted by the Council of the City of York at its meeting held on December 9, 1997.

The City of York Works and Parks Committee, at its meeting held on December 1, 1997, directed that the Director of Council Services and City Clerk conduct a poll of residents on Kitchener Avenue and properties abutting Kitchener Avenue regarding the proposal to implement on-street permit parking on the north side of Kitchener Avenue, between Caledonia Road and Harvie Avenue.

Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:

The following is a breakdown of residents polled based on the number of replies returned:

Total No. Polled: 46

No. of Replies Received: 11 or 24%

No of replies IN FAVOUR 5 or 45%

No. of replies NOT IN FAVOUR 6 or 55%

Comments from residents are attached hereto as Appendix 1.

Conclusions:

As noted above, the majority of residents, based on the responses received, are not in favour of the proposal to implement on-street permit parking on Kitchener Avenue, between Caledonia Road and Harvie Avenue.

Contact Name:

Steve Brown, York Traffic Division

394-2655, 394-2758 (fax)

or

Valerie D'Alessandro, York Assistant Committee Secretary

394-2522, 394-2803 (fax)

(A copy of Appendix 1, referred to in the foregoing report, was forwarded to all Members of Council with the agenda of the York Community Council meeting of April 1, 1998, and a copy thereof is on file in the Clerk's Department, York Civic Centre.)

(City Council on April 16, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The York Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (March 5, 1998) from the York Commissioner of Development Services:

Purpose:

This report provides information on appeals of Committee of Adjustment applications.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

Not applicable.

Recommendation:

It is recommended that appropriate staff be directed to attend the Ontario Municipal Board hearings scheduled for 247 Rosethorn Avenue, 180 Eileen Avenue and 13 Baby Point Road, to recommend refusal, consistent with the Committee of Adjustment refusal decisions.

Background:

(1) Application CA-97-157 - 247 Rosethorn Avenue (See Appendix A and B attached)

Variances to construct a one storey addition to an existing church which will result in an encroachment within the road allowance have been refused by the Committee. The owner has appealed the decision.

(2) Application CA-97-264 and 265 - 180 Eileen Avenue (See Appendix C and D attached)

Committee's refusal of a consent to create a new residential lot and extend an existing right-of-way for access purposes, along with its refusal of variances to retain and use the existing semi-detached dwelling on the land to be severed, have been appealed by the owner.

(3) Application CA-98-2, 3 and 4 - 13 Baby Point Road (See Appendix E and F attached)

Committee's refusal of a consent to create a new residential lot and variances to retain and use the existing detached dwelling and construct a new detached dwelling on the proposed new lot, have been appealed by the owner.

Comments:

(1) Minor Variance Application for 247 Rosethorn Avenue:

The Development Services Department recommended refusal of the application. The department commented that the approval could be precedent setting. The Operations Services Department is in agreement with the department that no building encroachment should be permitted in the road allowance as it will conflict with future municipal services and public utility installation.

(2) Consent and Minor Variance Applications for 180 Eileen Avenue:

The Development Services Department recommended refusal of the application citing the following concerns:

(i) the creation of a residential property that does not have frontage on a public road;

(ii) the inability to move from the front yard to the rear yard on the proposed severed lot because the dwelling unit has been constructed with no side yard;

(iii) the provision of a front yard parking space where it is not the intent of the Zoning By-law to create front yard parking for new dwellings units;

(iv) the unsafe situation created by the L-shaped narrow driveway for backing motor vehicle onto Eileen Avenue ; and,

(v) the proposal does not result in an appropriate development of the land and is not in keeping with the general intent of the Official Plan or Zoning By-law.

(3) Consent and Minor Variance Applications for 13 Baby Point Road:

The Development Services Department recommended refusal of the applications. The Department reported that the proposed rear yard depth for the retained lot and the severed lot of 3.66 m and 2.4 m are unacceptable considering that the By-law requires a minimum rear yard depth of 9 m. It also noted that there were variances to the maximum permitted density. The department recommended refusal on the basis that the cumulative effect of the variances sought results in a major deviation from the by-law requirements and the proposal is not in keeping with the general intent of the Zoning By-law or Official Plan. Furthermore, the proposal does not result in a desirable development of the land and, if approved, it would set a precedent for other similar corner properties.

Conclusions:

In light of the Department's refusal recommendations and rationale, staff should be directed to attend the Ontario Municipal Board hearing to recommend refusal of the applications for 247 Rosethorn Avenue, 180 Eileen Avenue and 13 Baby Point Road, consistent with the Committee of Adjustment refusal decisions.

Contact Name:

J. Crawford, York Senior Planner

or

L. Moretto, York Director Development Review

Phone: 394-2607 Fax: 394-2612

Ms. Marjorie Sutton, member of the York Committee of Adjustment, appeared before the Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter.

(Copies of Appendices A to F, referred to in the foregoing report, were forwarded to all Members of Council with the agenda of the York Community Council meeting of April 1, 1998, and copies thereof are on file in the Clerk's Department, York Civic Centre.)

Other Items Considered by the Community Council

(City Council on April 16, 1998, received this Clause, for information.)

(a) Community Alliance for Neighbourhood Development

Opportunities (CANDO).

The York Community Council reports having:

(1) requested the York Commissioner of Development Services to report on the value of inkind support provided to CANDO to meet their funding criteria; and

(2) received the following communication:

(March 18, 1998) from Ms. Marguerite Pyron, President, CANDO, requesting an opportunity to make a deputation to inform the Community Council on initiatives and projects in the community.

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

- Rev. Paul Owen;

- Ms. Bonnie Taylor, CANDO; and

- Ms. Marguerite Pyron, President, CANDO

(b) York Historical Committee and Museum.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1) requested the Interim Functional Lead for Arts, Culture and Heritage, to report as soon as possible on the reorganization of heritage services within the City of Toronto;

(2) requested the Chair of the York Historical Committee to identify the heritage sites in York, and to arrange a meeting with the Interim Functional Lead for Arts, Culture and Heritage, ratepayer groups, and other interested parties, to discuss a strategic plan with respect to these sites; and

(3) received the following communications:

(i) (April 1, 1998) from Ms. Kathleen Sharpe, Interim Functional Lead, Arts, Culture and Herigage, advising that the matter related to the hiring of a full-time curator will be considered as part of the larger report on the reorganization of heritage services within the City of Toronto.

(ii) (March 10, 1998) from Mr. Bernie Thompson, Chair, York Historical Committee, requesting discussion on issues regarding the Open House, a budget process for the museum, a full-time curator, the reporting department, the Community Council's position on heritage programs, and additional space for the museum at the former 12 Division police station.

Mr. Bernie Thompson, Chair, York Historical Committee, appeared before the Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter.

(c) Community Voices of Support.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1) agreed to meet informally with community groups to discuss a strategic plan for funding in 1999; and

(2) received the following communication:

(March 10, 1998) from the Community Social Planning Council of Toronto, requesting to appear before the Community Council to present information on the city-wide network of more than 400 community-based agencies working in a range of social support areas, and to highlight the role and function of the voluntary community service sector in the new City of Toronto.

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

- Ms. Karen Leiberman, Co-Director, Community Social Planning of Toronto;

- Ms. Liz Bonano, Executive Director, Syme-Woolner Neighbourhood and Family Centre;

- Mr. Bairu Sium, volunteer, Eritrean Canadian Community Centre; and

- Mr. Peter Muttchler, volunteer Board Member, Community Information Centre.

(d) Provision of Animal Shelter Services in 1998.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1) recommended to the Budget Committee that:

(a) it support the recommendations of the Board of Health, approved at its March 24, 1998 meeting; and

(b) should further budget reductions be necessary to meet targets for the Toronto Animal Services Program, that the funds be taken from the $181,000.00 allocated for the seasonal parks patrol program used predominantly in the east end of the former City of Toronto; and

(2) received the following communications:

(i) (March 30, 1998) from Ms. Liz White, Director, Animal Alliance of Canada, advising on the impact on York Animal Services as a result of staff recommendations to the Board of Health and the Budget Committee regarding "Interim Arrangement of the Provision of Animal Services in 1998", and submitting recommendations by the Animal Alliance with respect to this impact.

(ii) (March 26, 1998) copy of a letter from the City Clerk to the Medical Officer of Health, the Chief Administrative Officer, the City Solicitor and interested persons, advising of the motions passed by the Board of Health on March 24, 1998.

(e) Request for Street Lighting at the TTS Stop on Scarlett Road

at Edinborough Court, next to the Lambton Golf and Country Club.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1) directed the York Commissioner of Operations Services to proceed with the installation of lighting at the TTC stop on Scarlett Road at Edinborough Court; and

(2) received the following communication:

(February 25, 1998) from Councillor Nunziata forwarding correspondence from the York Director of Professional Services to the Consumer Service Manager, Toronto Hydro-Electric Commission (February 4, 1998), York Office, approving the additional street lighting at the above location at an estimated cost of $1,500.00.

(f) Parking Proposals for Venn Crescent.

The York Community Council reports having directed that:

(1) (a) the current alternate side parking on Venn Crescent not be rescinded to implement parking exclusively on the north side; and

(b) that on-street permit parking not be implemented on Venn Crescent between Blackthorn Avenue and Eglinton Avenue West; and

(2) received the following report:

(March 18, 1998) from the City Clerk, advising of the results of a poll conducted to determine majority interest in (a) rescinding the current alternate side parking on Venn Crescent to implement exclusive parking on the north side, and (b) implementing on-street permit parking on Venn Crescent between Blackthorn Avenue and Eglinton Avenue West.

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

- Mr. Carlos Telheiro.

(g) Removal of New Stop Sign on Ava Road at Hill Place

(Cedarvale Traffic Plan).

The York Community Council reports having tabled the following communications for consideration in two months:

(i) (February 18, 1998) Clause No. 7(e) of the York Community Council requesting the York Commissioner of Operations Services to submit a status report on the Cedarvale Traffic Plan to its April 1, 1998 meeting, including traffic control measures which have been implemented, measures proposed, and the cost of the contract; and

(ii) (January 27, 1998) from Councillor Joe Mihevc, advising that area residents had requested the removal of the stop sign on Ava Road at Hill Place, as there doe snot appear to be a problem with volume and speed of traffic, and requesting that staff undertake a poll of the residents in the immediate area regarding the removal of the stop sign.

(See also Item No. (ff) of this Report.)

(h) Bell Canada Telephone Booth Advertising.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1) concurred with the following recommendation embodied in the report (January 21, 1998) of the Chair of the Urban Environment and Development Committee:

"It is recommended that the Bell Canada telephone booth advertising proposal be deferred until the end of 1998 to provide the opportunity to assess the reaction to the installations in Etobicoke and East York in the context of a general assessment of advertising possibilities on the public road allowances."; and

(2) received the following report:

(March 30, 1998) from the York Commissioner of Development Services providing information on proposed advertising on Bell Canada telephone booths located on the public road allowance, and recommending that the report be received for information.

(i) Accessibility of York Community Council to the Public.

The York Community Council reports that the following two motions having been defeated, took no action with respect to Clause No. 3 in Report No. 3 of the Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team:

(a) Motion by Councillor Nunziata:

That the first day of the Community Council meeting commence at 7:00 p.m. to hear deputations, and to continue at 9:30 a.m. on the following day with the regular agenda, and that this system be implemented on an experimental basis for 1998, and evaluated at the first meeting of the Community Council in 1999; and

(b) Motion by Councillor Davis:

That the meetings scheduled for May, June and July, start at 9:30 a.m. and recess to 7:00 p.m. to hear deputations.

The York Community Council submits the following Extract from Clause No. 3 embodied in Report No. 3 of the Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team, as adopted by City Council on March 4, 5 and 6, 1998:

"The Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team recommends that the Council Procedural By-law No. 23-98, be amended, if required, to permit York Community Council to commence the first day of its meeting at 7:00 p.m., rather than at 9:30 a.m., and further, that York Community Council be requested to report to City Council as to the regular scheduled time they intend to meet."

(j) Dead End "Spur" of Scarlett Road

The York Community Council reports having:

(1) requested the Interim Functional Lead for Transportation to report on the possibility of changing the name of that portion of Scarlett Road, which is Old Scarlett Road; and

(2) requested the York Commissioner of Operations Services to install a larger sign at the dead end "spur" of Scarlett Road, including larger directional arrows to identify house numbers in that area:

(March 2, 1998) from Councillor Nunziata advising that the residences on the dead end "spur" of Scarlett Road are easily missed by visitors and essential service deliveries, and that the signs posted on the roadway with street numbers and directional arrows are ineffective.

(k) Traffic Control Signals at Rogers Road and Dufferin Street.

The York Community Council reports having requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to direct the Interim Lead for Transportation to investigate and report to the Community Council regarding the following:

(February 27, 1998) from Councillor Joe Mihevc advising that there have been numerous accidents at the intersection of Rogers Road and Dufferin Street, that complaints have been received from residents regarding the timing of the traffic control signals, and requesting that staff conduct a study of the timing controls with a view to the possible installation of advance green lights in a number of directions.

(l) Municipal Parking Lot at 1775 Eglinton Avenue West.

The York Community Council reports having deferred consideration of the following report, pending a meeting with the staff of the Fire Department and the Housing Authority:

(February 23, 1998) from the York Commissioner of Operations Services recommending that the York Fire Route By-law No. 3387-79 be amended to delete a portion of the designated fire route at 1775 Eglinton Avenue West, within the municipal parking lot area.

(m) Request for Disabled Parking Space at 2 Raquel Court.

The York Community Council reports having approved the following report:

(March 3, 1998) from the York Commissioner of Operations Services recommending that a designated disabled parking space not be established on either Raquel Court or Esposito Crescent, directly in front of or abutting the municipally addressed residence at 2 Raquel Court.

(n) Parking Problems on Vaughan Road, West of Northcliffe Boulevard.

The York Community Council reports having approved the following report:

(February 24, 1998) from the York Commissioner of Operations Services recommending that:

(a) this report be forwarded to the local residents residing at 754 to 764 for comment;

(b) subsequent to (a), that on-street parking be implemented on the south side of Vaughan Road between Northcliffe Boulevard and its westerly terminus;

(c) on-street parking be regulated with the introduction of a maximum signed 1-hour parking limit between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Monday to Saturday; and

(d) an exclusive permit parking restriction be implemented during the hours of 1:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m.

(o) Request for Permit Parking on Holmesdale Crescent.

The York Community Council reports having approved the following report:

(February 17, 1998) from the York Commissioner of Operations Services recommending that on-street permit parking be implemented on Holmesdale Crescent between Ennerdale Road and Holmesdale Road, subject to a poll to determine majority interest in the proposal.

(p) Request for Permit Parking on Rogers Road.

The York Community Council reports having requested the City Clerk to undertake a poll of the residents on Rogers Road between Oakwood Avenue and Caledonia Road, including the residences abutting corner properties.

The Community Council submits the following:

(February 25, 1998) from the York Commissioner of Operations Services recommending that on-street permit parking be implemented on Rogers Road between Old Weston Road and Oakwood Avenue, subject to a poll to determine majority interest in the proposal.

(q) Request for Permit Parking on Scott Road.

The York Community Council reports having approved the following report:

(March 12, 1998) from the York Commissioner of Operations Services recommending that on-street permit parking be implemented on Scott Road, subject to a poll to determine majority interest in the proposal.

(r) Proposed Uniform On-Street Permit Parking Policy.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1) endorsed the following report (March 19, 1998) from the York Commissioner of Operations Services; and

(2) requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to direct the Interim Lead for Transportation, to consider the proposals outlined in this report in the overall comprehensive review of a City-wide permit parking program:

(March 19, 1998) from the York Commissioner of Operations Services recommending that:

(1) the York Community Council consider the service district on-street permit parking program as outlined within this report;

(2) this report be forwarded to all ratepayer associations in the York Service Centre District for review and comment;

(3) this report be forwarded to each of the Community Councils for their individual review and consideration, to provide continuity and an equitable level of service on a City-wide basis; and

(4) that subsequently, the York Community Council amend the former By-law No. 3491-80, to introduce the service district on-street permit parking program.

(s) Paving of East/West Lane abutting 1478 Eglinton Avenue West.

The York Community Council reports having approved the following report:

(March 18, 1998) from the York Commissioner of Operations Services recommending that the gravel portion of the public lane, approximately 9 metres in length behind 1478 Eglinton Avenue West be paved with an asphalt surface this summer by the forces of the York Operations Services.

(t) Sidewalk Repairs in the Vaughan Road and Arlington Avenue Area.

The York Community Council reports having received the following report:

(March 20, 1998) from the York Commissioner of Operations Services advising that at the February 18, 1998 meeting of the Community Council, staff was requested to take appropriate action with respect to repairs to the sidewalk from 389 to 397, and from 396 to 400 Vaughan Road; that maintenance of the public sidewalks is the responsibility of the City and that the sidewalk in front of 398 Vaughan Road will be repaired in the 1998 construction season; and that the maintenance of the concrete apron immediately behind the public sidewalk is the responsibility of the abutting owner.

(u) Proposal for On-Street Permit Parking on Flanders Road.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1) recommended that on-street permit parking not be implemented on Flanders Road; and

(2) received the following report:

(February 24, 1998) from the City Clerk providing the results of a poll conducted on Flanders Road to determine majority interest for the implementation of on-street permit parking; and requesting the direction of the Community Council.

(v) Proposal for On-Street Permit Parking on Pendeen Avenue

between Bexley Crescent and Jane Street.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1) recommended that on-street permit parking not be implemented on Pendeen Avenue between Bexley Crescent and Jane Street; and

(2) received the following report:

(March 18, 1998) from the City Clerk providing the results of a poll conducted on Pendeen Avenue between Bexley Crescent and Jane Street, to determine majority interest for the implementation of on-street permit parking; and requesting the direction of the Community Council.

(w) New Development Applications.

The York Community Council reports having received the following report:

(March 5, 1998) from the York Commissioner of Development Services advising that new development applications have been received for:

424 Gilbert Avenue - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments;

200 Church Street - Zoning By-law Amendment; and

Site Plan Approvals for:

1774 Eglinton Avenue West;

1576 Weston Road; and

1613 Weston Road and 2 Lippincott Street East.

(x) Request for Crossing Guard Supervision at

Ennerdale Road and Holmesdale Road.

The York Community Council reports having received the following communication:

(February 16, 1998) from Staff Inspector, Ron Taverner, Community Policing Support Unit, responding to a request from the former York City Council for a school crossing guard at the intersection of Ennerdale Road and Holmesdale Road; providing the results of observations at this location; and advising that a school crossing guard is not warranted at this intersection.

(y) Interim Authority for Community Councils to hold Public Meetings

regarding Plans of Subdivision and Community Improvement Plans.

The York Community Council reports having received the following communication:

(February 12, 1998) from the City Clerk, advising that on February 4, 5 and 6, 1998, City Council adopted a motion, without amendment, delegating to each Community Council, interim authority to hold any public meeting regarding plans of subdivision and community improvement plans as required by ss. 28 and 51 of The Planning Act, R.S.O. 1991, c.P.13 and O.Reg. 196/96, in respect of lands within the part of the urban area it represents; and that the Urban Environment and Development Committee is delegated the authority to hold such meetings in respect of land that is within the geographic area represented by more than one Community Council; and that this delegation is an interim measure to be reconsidered once the Special Committee chaired by Councillor Miller has reported to Council regarding Community Councils and Council's Procedural By-law.

(z) The Rental Housing Protection Act.

The York Community Council reports having received the following communication:

(March 12, 1998) from the City Clerk, advising that on March 4, 5 and 6, 1998, City Council adopted a motion, without amendment, delegating each Community Council the authority to give notice and hold any public meeting regarding applications under the Rental Housing Protection Act as required by Section 11 of that Act in respect of land within the part of the urban area it represents; that the Urban Environment and Development Committee is delegated the authority to hold such meetings in respect of land that is within the geographic area represented by more than one Community Council; and that this delegation is an interim measure, to be reconsidered once the Special Committee chaired by Councillor Miller has reported to Council regarding Community Councils and Council's Procedural By-law.

(aa) (i) Draft Discussion Paper on the Roles and Responsibilities

of Community Councils.

(ii) Establishment of a Sub-Committee to Review York's Infrastructure.

The York Community Council reports having requested the Chief Administrative Officer to:

(1) report on the pros and cons of the Community Council concept proposed by Councillor Saundercook (February 25, 1998) and embodied in Clause No. 2 of Report No. 3 of the Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team; and

(2) propose other models for consideration by the Special Committee, including the geographic area of ward boundaries, population size, and the number of elected officials per ward representation.

Extract from Clause No. 2 embodied in Report No. 3 of the Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team, as adopted by City Council on March 4, 5 and 6, 1998.

(February 25, 1998) from Councillor Bill Saundercook to the Special committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team submitting the following proposal to strengthen the Community Council concept, and advising that this proposal focuses on a more equal distribution of workload, services and geographic representation of the new City.

Current Community Council Membership Proposed Membership

Toronto 16 Toronto 14

North York 14 North York 10

Scarborough 12 Scarborough 8

Etobicoke 8 Etobicoke 8

York 4 York 8

East York 2 East York 8

The York Community Council submits the following motion by Councillor Saundercook:

WHEREAS the area known as the former City of York was unable for many years to generate enough revenue to maintain its physical, cultural and social infrastructure; and

WHEREAS with the amalgamation of area municipalities as the new City of Toronto, there is an opportunity to redress these historic inequities;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the York Community Council establish a sub-committee, chaired by the Community Council Chair, with a mandate to develop a plan to identify infrastructure areas in need of upgrading to standards established in other areas in the former municipalities;

THAT the purpose of the plan would be to revitalize the physical, cultural and social infrastructure of the former City of York;

THAT the sub-committee be comprised of:

the four (4) Councillors from Wards 27 and 28;

two (2) representatives each from ratepayers associations in Wards 27 and 28;

one (1) local representative from the Toronto Social and Community Council; and

one (1) representative from the cultural sector in York; and

THAT the completed draft plan be distributed for community consultation and comment.

(bb) TTC Service Improvements in York-Humber and York-Eglinton.

The York Community Council reports having approved the following motion:

WHEREAS improvements to the current transit service are in the best interests of the community at large and can potentially increase ridership; and

WHEREAS the Charlton Settlement housing development, the York Humber High School, and the West Park Hospital are all situated in the area of Weston Road and Jane Street; and

WHEREAS the West Park Hospital is one of the largest employers in the former City of York; and

WHEREAS there is presently no bus service on Buttonwood Avenue to the West Park Hospital, and employees, visitors and patients to the hospital must walk 722 metres from the TTC stop at Jane Street and Weston Road; and

WHEREAS this walk creates great hardship for individuals with strokes, respiratory disorders, amputations, and persons with low incomes, or seniors on fixed incomes, who must pay taxicab fares to attend at the hospital;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Toronto Transit Commission be advised that the York Community Council supports the following:

(1) the request from the West Park Hospital for the introduction of bus service on Buttonwood Avenue to the hospital, from early morning to late evening hours; and that a bus stop be also installed at West Park Hospital;

(2) that any buses assigned to this route on Buttonwood Avenue include the potential for a low floor or lift mechanism;

(3) the retention of the Scarlett Road night bus service, and expresses its opposition to any cuts on this transit route;

(4) the request from the Silverthorn Ratepayers Association for increased bus service to the Humber Regional Hospital on Church Street, by extending the northern limit of the Eglinton/Trethewey bus along Pine Street, in view of the closure of Northwestern General Hospital; and

FURTHER, that the York Commissioner of Operations Services be requested to report on the installation of a bus shelter at NorthlandAvenue and Weston Road.

The Community Council also reports having received the following communications:

(i) Material from the West Park Hospital providing information in support of their request for bus service;

(ii) (February 26, 1998) from Mr. Floyd Migory, President, Silverthorn Ratepayers Association, requesting increased service to the Humber Regional Hospital on Church Street, by extending the northern limit of the Trethewey Avenue bus service along Pine Street; and advising that currently the bus turns around at Lawrence Avenue and Pine Street, which means staff, visitors, patients and seniors, must walk several blocks to the hospital.

(iii) (April 1, 1998) from Ms. C.M. Stickley, Secretary, York Federation of Ratepayers, advising of its support for Silverthorn Ratepayers' request for extension of bus service to Humber River Regional Hospital on Church Street;

(iv) (March 31, 1998) from Ms. Victoria Ashbourne, President, Fairbank Residents Association, expressing its support for the extension of the Eglinton/Trethewey bus service to the Humber River Regional; and

(v) (February 4, 1998) from Councillor Nunziata, forwarding a letter a letter from the Chief General Manager (January 30, 1998) requesting proposals for improvements in transit service for evaluation in the TTC's 1999 Service Plan, be submitted by Friday, April 3, 1998, and advising that in April, after proposals from councillors have been assembled, the TTC will be holding a public meeting to receive further input directly from customers.

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

- Mr. Barry Monaghan, President and Chief Executive Officer, West Park Hospital;

- Ms. Judith de Swoof, Social Worker;

- Ms. Carol Barber, Weston Ratepayers and Residents Association;

- Mr. Floyd Migory, President, Silverthorn Ratepayers' Association;

- Ms. Debbie Lombard, President, Foxwell Ratepayers' Association;

- Ms. Marjorie Sutton, Mt. Dennis;

- Ms. Lina Eivicki; and

- Ms. Madeline McDowell.

- Mr. Bill Dawson of the Toronto Transit Commission was also in attendance for discussion on this matter.

(cc) Submission by the Federation of Metro Tenants' Association

regarding Property Tax Fairness for Tenants.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1) referred suggestion (1) in the submission by the Federation of Metro Tenants' Association to the Property Assessment Task Force; and

(2) agreed in principle with suggestion (3) and referred this matter to the Property Assessment Task Force for its consideration.

The Community Council also submits the following:

(Undated) submission presented by the Federation of Metro Tenants' Association entitled "Property Tax and Tenants: A Perspective for Tenants in York", including suggestions that the City undertake the following initial steps:

(1) an analysis of the impact of equal property tax treatment of multi-residential properties; this study would include the impact of a phase-in of equalization;

(2) the notification of tenants who live in buildings where due to reassessment property taxes are poised to decrease; this is in advance of the notification required under the new Tenant Protection Act; and

(3) an effective communications strategy to inform tenants of the amount of property taxes they pay.

(dd) Permit Parking on Cordella Avenue between

Weston Road and Louvain Street.

The York Community Council reports having approved the following:

(March 24, 1998) from the York Commissioner of Operations Services, providing information on the feasibility of on-street permit parking on Cordella Avenue between Weston Road and Louvain Street, and recommending that this be implemented, subject to the results of a poll to determine majority interest for this proposal.

(ee) Parking of School Buses on Residential Streets.

The York Community Council reports having received the following communication:

(March 24, 1998) from Councillor Bill Saundercook forwarding a letter (January 26, 1998) from the Eglinton-Keele Residents Committee regarding a motion "That an amendment to the Uniform Traffic By-laws be made to include banning and restricting all school buses from parking on residential streets in the City of Toronto."

(ff) Cedarvale Neighbourhood Speed and Traffic Management Plan.

The York Community Council reports having requested the Commissioner of Works and Protective Services to direct the York Commissioner of Operations Services, to undertake the following process with respect to the development of the traffic plan in the Cedarvale community:

(1) conduct traffic counts as soon as possible on the streets within the Cedarvale area;

(2) install the following two new approved anytime turn prohibitions for:

(a) northbound traffic on Flanders Road turning left at Eglinton Avenue West; and

(b) westbound traffic on Eglinton Avenue West turning left at Peveril Hill Road;

(3) implement the following new revised prohibited hours of entry into, and exit from, the Cedarvale community:

(a) 7:00 to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday; and

(b) except Eglinton Avenue West at Strathearn Road being 7:00 to 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 to 7:00 p.m.

(4) undertake traffic counts after the implementation of (2) and (3) above;

(5) remove and relocate the existing parking meters on the south side of Eglinton Avenue West between Strathearn Road and Rostrevor Road, to each of the side streets between Eglinton Avenue West and the municipal lane;

(6) conduct polls, on a street by street basis, to determine majority interest for the installation of traffic calming devices, including stop signs; and

(7) install traffic calming devices on streets where the majority of residents have indicated interest.

The York Community Council submits the following report:

(March 30, 1998) from the York Commissioner of Operations Services providing information as requested by the Community Council on February 18, 1998, regarding the status of Contract 97-17-573-1 with respect to Traffic Calming Rehabilitation within the Cedarvale area, which involves the implementation of the following traffic control measures:

(1) Consistent All-Way Stop controls throughout the neighbourhood.

(2) Installation of various traffic calming measures throughout the community.

(3) Introduction of new Turn Prohibitions.

(4) Revised entry/exiting turn restriction hours.

(5) Relocation of on-street parking meters.

(6) Revised day-time on-street parking regulations.

(7) Cedarvale traffic calming contract 97-17-573-1.

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

- Mr. Mel Saks; and

- Mr. Frank Williams.

(gg) Festivals and Special Events.

The York Community Council reports having received the following report:

(March 31, 1998) from the York Director of Economic Development providing information as requested by the Community Council at its Special meeting on March 25, 1998, regarding the elimination of the Festivals and Special Events funding.

(hh) 1998 City Planning Work Program.

The York Community Council reports having requested the York Commissioner of Development Services to submit a report to the April 20, 1998 meeting of the Urban Environment and Development Committee, advising of York's proposed work program in relation to the 1998 City Planning Work program.

The York Community Council submits the following:

(March 24, 1998) transmittal letter from the City Clerk advising that the Urban Environment and Development Committee on March 23 and 24, 1998, concurred with Recommendation No. (2) embodied in the report (March 6, 1998) from the Commissioner of Planning and Urban Development Services, viz:

"(2) that the City Clerk be requested to place a copy of this report on the April 1, 1998 agenda for all Community Council meetings, with a request that any comments from the Community Councils be forwarded to the April 20, 1998 meeting of the Urban Environment and Development."

(ii) High Priority Items being Considered by Transportation Staff

on Eglinton Avenue West, between Dufferin Street and W.R. Allen Road.

The York Community Council reports having received the following:

(March 25, 1998) transmittal letter from the City Clerk advising that the Urban Environment and Development Committee on March 23 and 24, 1998 had before it a report (February 25, 1998) from the Interim Functional Lead, Transportation, responding to a request made by the Committee on January 12, 1998 for a list of high priority items being considered on Eglinton Avenue West, between Dufferin Street and the W.R. Allen Road; and that the Transportation staff are currently considering the following priority items:

(1) a traffic management plan for the former City of York, Ward 2;

(2) the proposed installation of a westbound left-turn lane at Eglinton Avenue West and Dufferin Street; and

(3) a modification to the pedestrian hand-rail at Eglinton Avenue West and Oakwood Avenue.

Respectfully submitted,

BILL SAUNDERCOOK

Chair

Toronto, April 1, 1998

(Report No. 4 of The York Community Council, was adopted, as amended, by City Council on April 16 1998.)

Clause Page

1 Former City of York Zoning By-law No. 3623-97 Regarding Housing
(Amendment to Zoning By-law No. 1-83 3121

2 Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments
for 870 Jane Street 3126

3 Zoning By-law Amendment Application for Lands on the
West Side of Gilbert Avenue (South of Eglinton Avenue West
forming part of the CNR Right-of-Way) 3133

4 Amendment to the Community Improvement Plan
for the Weston, Mount Dennis, and Oakwood-Vaughan/
Oakwood-Rogers Community Improvement Areas by Adding
the Eglinton Avenue West Community Improvement Plan 3137

5 GO Transit Expansion Program - Proposed Station at
Black Creek Drive and Eglinton Avenue West 3144

6 501 Alliance Avenue, Ward 27 - Consent AgreementArising
from a Condition of a Committee of Adjustment Decision 3145

7 Traffic Concerns on George Street 3147

8 Request for Disabled Parking Space at
3 Allenvale Avenue 3153

9 Request to Reverse or Implement Alternate Side
Parking on Lacey Avenue 3155

10 Encroachment Application for 277 Scott Road 3157

11 Implementation of Permit Parking on Summit Avenue between
Caledonia Road and the Easterly Terminus of the Street 3159

12 Implementation of Permit Parking on Kitchener Avenue
between Caledonia Road and Harvie Avenue 3161

13 Appeal of Committee of Adjustment Applications for
247 Rosethorn Avenue, 180 Eileen Avenue and

13 Baby Point Road 3163

14 Other Items Considered by the Community Council 3165