The Decision Document and Decision Summary are for preliminary reference purposes only.  Please refer to the Minutes for the official record.
 
How to Read the Decision Document:

• recommendations of the Community Council to City Council appear after the item heading;
• action taken by the Community Council on items that are "delegated" (Community Council makes final decision) are so noted;
• action taken by the Committee on its own authority does not require Council's approval and is listed in the decision document under the heading "Decision Advice and Other Information".

How to Read the Decision Summary (published after City Council meeting)

• decisions of City Council or the Community Council (where final decision-making authority has been delegated) appear after the item heading;
• action taken by the Community Council on its own authority does not require Council's approval and is listed in the decision document under the heading "Decision Advice and Other Information".

Declarations of Interest, if any, appear at the end of an item.

The Scarborough Community Council congratulated the students on their awards.

Presentation by Councillor Glenn de Baeremaeker to winners of the Earth Day Children's Poster Contest.

The Scarborough Community Council received the presentation for information.

Presentation by staff of the Toronto Environment Office outlining the Live Green Toronto program and the resources available to help neighbourhood and community groups take local action on climate change.

The Scarborough Community Council received the presentation for information.

Presentation by representatives of  Metrolinx and the Toronto Transit Commission regarding a transit plan for Scarborough.

The Scarborough Community Council directed the owner to bring the existing 2 metre high wood fence located in the front yard at 1 Gully Drive to 1.2 metres.

This Staff Report is about a matter for which the Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

 

The purpose of this Report is to consider a request by the owner(s) of 1 Gully Drive to be exempted from Chapter 447-Fence section (2) of the Toronto Municipal Code.  This section states that the height of the fence in the front yard within 2.4 metres of the front lot line be a maximum 1 metre and a fence in the front yard not within 2.4 of the front lot line be a maximum 1.2 metres.

The Scarborough Community Council referred the report (March 25, 2009) back to the Director, Urban Forestry, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, with a request that he, in consultation with Technical Services staff, and the applicant's arborist and engineer, formalize a plan to preserve the trees outlined in the application and report back to the Scarborough Community Council for its meeting on May 14, 2009.

This report recommends that Council approve the request for removal of five (5) privately-owned trees. The grade around the trees is to be raised by approximately one metre to address grading and drainage issues on the development site.
 
Inspection of the trees by staff revealed that they are in fair condition. The grading change proposed for the site will have an impact on the health of the five (5) trees. The additional soil will reduce the amount of oxygen and water that the root systems of the trees receive, resulting in a decline in their health. Urban Forestry supports the request for tree removal so that the owners of the new homes are not left with the burden of removing dead trees in the future.

Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.         Refused the request to designate 137 Marilake Drive as a Natural Garden because Parks, Forestry and Recreation-Natural Environments, states that in their expert opinion, this location does not meet the provisions to be considered as a natural garden.

The purpose of this report is to consider a request by the owner(s) of 137 Marilake Drive to be exempted from Chapter 489-Grass and Weeds, section 489-2.  This section states that the maximum height of grass and weeds cannot exceed 20 centimetres.   This report is to consider this exemption request in accordance with Chapter 489, Grass and Weeds, section 489-3(E)(6) and have their yard(s) designated a Natural Garden, as follows:

 

(6)        An owner or occupant requesting a review of a notice, and any other interested person, shall be heard by the community council which may:

 

(a)        If the land is located in the geographic area of one community council, under delegated authority:

 

[1]        Grant the exemption, with or without conditions, and cancel the notice; or

 

[2]        Confirm the notice and direct that a second notice be given under this section.

Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

 

1.         City Council assume the services installed for Registered Plan 66M-2413 and that the City formally assume the roads within the Plan of Subdivision.

 

2.         City Council authorize the Legal Services Division to release the portion of the performance guarantee held with respect to this development Plan 66M-2413.

 

3.         City Council prepare an assumption By-law to assume the public highways and municipal services in Subdivision Plan 66M-2413.

 

4.         City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the assumption By-law in the Land Registry Office, at the expense of the Owner.

 

5.         City Council authorize the City Clerk and Treasurer to sign any release or other documentation necessary to give effect thereto.

 

6.         City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to transfer ownership of the street lighting system constructed within Plan of Subdivision No. 66M-2413 to Toronto Hydro.

This report requests Council’s authority for the City to assume the services with respect to the above development.

Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

 

1.         City Council convey for nominal consideration Part 2 on Expropriation Plan AT1551966 to CP Rail and that each of the Chief Corporate Officer and the Director of Real Estate Services be authorized severally to sign any documents on behalf of the City to give affect thereto.

 

2.         City Council authorize the Director of Real Estate Services to sign the letter of understanding between the City and CP Rail listing the terms upon which this Property is being transferred by the City to CP Rail.  The terms are listed in Appendix “A’ attached to the report (March 11, 2009) from Chief Corporate Officer.

 

3.         City Council, as approving authority under the Expropriations Act,  authorize the transfer of the Property to CP Rail without giving the owner from whom the land was taken the first chance to repurchase the Property on the terms of the best offer received by the City.

 

4.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to complete this transaction on behalf of the City including making payment of any necessary expenses, and amending the closing date and other dates to such earlier or later date(s) and on such terms and conditions as she may from time to time consider reasonable.

 

5.         City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City officials to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

To replace Canadian Pacific Rail Company’s (“CP Rail”) spur line rail servicing 1051 Tapscott Road that was lost when a portion of 1051 Tapscott Road was expropriated by the City to extend McNicoll Avenue.  The City also expropriated a portion of the rear of 1251 Tapscott Road (PART 2, Expropriation Plan AT1551966, “the Property”) and it is now recommended that the transfer of this Property to CP Rail be authorized for the substitute site of the said spur line track.

 

The expropriated Property was acquired and is being transferred to CP Rail at nominal consideration to minimize damages which may be claimed against the City by the owner and/or tenant of 1051 Tapscott Road arising out of the City’s expropriation of a portion of their land to extend McNicoll Avenue and the resultant loss of the original rail spur line.

Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.         Approved a 40 km/h speed zone along Cornwallis Drive.

 

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

This staff report is about a matter for which the Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

 

This staff report concerns the feasibility of installing a 40 km/h speed zone on Cornwallis Drive from Vauxhall Drive to Kennedy Road.  Along this section of Cornwallis Drive, a 40 kilometre per hour (km/h) speed limit is not technically justified.

Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.         Enacted the “Prohibited Turns” Regulations as identified in Appendix 1 to the report (March 30, 2009) from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District.

 

2.         Directed that the appropriate by-law(s) be passed or amended accordingly.

This staff report is about a matter for which the Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

 

The purpose of this report is to advise on the need to housekeep the lack of valid by-law for the existing signage in the field.

Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.         Adopted the “Compulsory Stops” regulations, as identified in Appendix 1 to the report (March 25, 2009) from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District.

 

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

This staff report is about a matter for which the Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

 

Transportation Services staff have reviewed the installation of minor street stop signs at other uncontrolled three-way intersections in the Scarborough Village Neighbourhood (Argo Road at Lawndale Road, Coltbridge Court at Markanna Drive, Glenda Road at Lawndale Road, Greendowns Drive at Riant Street, and Knowlton Drive at Lawndale Road).

 

It is recommended that minor street stop signs be installed at the subject uncontrolled

three-way intersections to clearly define the right-of-way and to regulate traffic flow.

Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

 

1.         City Council approve the removal of the existing northbound bus bay on Kennedy Road south of Ranstone Gardens.

 

2.         City Council, pursuant to the City of Toronto Act 2006, authorise the appropriate City officials to prepare the necessary Road Alteration By-law.

 

3.         City Council pass or amend the appropriate by-law(s) accordingly.

This staff report is about a matter for which the Community Council does not have delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

 

This report responds to a request to mitigate a hazard created by a northbound bus bay approaching the access to Jack Goodlad Park on Kennedy Road, opposite Ranstone Gardens.

 

It is recommended that the bus bay removed and replaced with a new bus stop pad.

Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

 

1.         City Council rescind the “Prohibited Turns” regulation, as identified in Appendix 1 to the report (March 25, 2009) from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District.

 

2.         City Council enact the “Prohibited Turns” regulations, as identified in the Appendix 2 to the report (March 25, 2009) from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District.

 

3.         City Council pass or amend the appropriate by-law(s) accordingly.

This staff report is about a matter for which the Community Council does not have delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

 

The purpose of this report is to advise on the need to enact southbound and eastbound No Left Turn regulation amendments at the intersection of Lawrence Avenue East and Ellington Drive in order to resolve signage conflicts.

Scarborough Community Council:

           

1.         Rescinded the parking regulations, as identified in Appendix 1 to the report (March 25, 2009) from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District.

 

2.         Enacted the parking regulations, as identified in Appendices 2 and 3 to the report (March 25, 2009) from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District.

 

3.         Directed that the the appropriate by-law(s) be amended accordingly.

This staff report is about a matter for which the Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

 

This report responds to a concern about lack of permissive parking on the west side of Bamburgh Circle (west leg) in the vicinity of 100 Bamburgh Circle. Transportation staff has confirmed the need for permissive parking regulations in order to facilitate safe and efficient drop-off and pick-up of young students at 100 Bamburgh Circle.

 

It is recommended that Transportation Services install Permissive Parking regulation on the west side of Bamburgh Circle and the south side of Huntsmill Boulevard directly adjacent 100 Bamburgh Circle.

The Scarborough Community Council deferred consideration of the report (March 25, 2009) from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District, until its meeting on May 14, 2009.

This staff report is about a matter for which the Community Council does not have delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

 

The purpose of this report is to advise on the need to housekeep inappropriate entry prohibitions by converting them into compulsory turn regulations at Victoria Park Avenue and Consumers Road, Esquire Road/Private Access and Huntingwood Drive.

Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

 

1.         City Council approve the installation of Traffic Control Signals at the intersection of Brenynon Way and Wickson Trail/John Tabor Trail.

 

2          City Council rescind the “Pedestrian Crossover” regulation on Brenyon Way, as identified in Appendix 1 to the report (March 25, 2009) from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District.

 

3.         City Council amend the appropriate by-law(s) accordingly.

This staff report is about a matter for which the Community Council does not have delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

 

This report responds to a request to replace the existing Pedestrian Crossover with an All-Way Stop Control at the intersection of Brenyon Way and Wickson Trail/John Tabor Trail.  The report shows that an All-Way Stop Control is warranted at this intersection that is located in the Malvern Neighbourhood. 

 

However, the intersection design along with the existence of a school crossing with an Adult Crossing Guard precludes the use of All-Way Stop Control; the installation of Traffic Control Signals is the only available option.

Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.         Enacted the “One Way Traffic Lanes” regulation, as identified in Appendix 1 of the report (March 25, 2009) from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District.

 

2.         Directed that the appropriate by-law(s) be passed or amended accordingly.

This staff report is about a matter for which the Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

 

The purpose of this report is to advise on the need to enact a southbound designated right-turn lane by-law at the intersection of Tapscott Road and Passmore Avenue.

Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.         Adopted the “Compulsory Stops” regulations, as identified in Appendix 1 of the report (March 25, 2009) from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District.

 

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

This staff report is about a matter for which the Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

 

Transportation Services staff have reviewed the installation of minor street stop signs at the following two uncontrolled three-way intersections: Wayford Crescent at Warwick Castle Court and Scotney Grove at Foregate Avenue.

 

It is recommended that minor street stop signs be installed at the two subject uncontrolled three-way intersections to clearly define the right-of-way and to regulate traffic flow.

The Scarborough Community Council deferred consideration of the report (March 25, 2009) from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District, until its meeting on September 15, 2009.       

This staff report is about a matter for which the Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

 

While reviewing the area signage, as a result of future road construction in the Brycemoor Road area, Transportation Services staff identified seventeen uncontrolled three-way intersections in the immediate area of Brycemoor Road at Brownfield Gardens.

 

It is recommended that minor street stop signs be installed at the subject seventeen uncontrolled three-way intersections to clearly define the right-of-way and to regulate traffic flow.

Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.         Directed Planning staff to schedule a community consultation meeting together with the Ward Councillor.

 

2.         Directed Planning staff to give notice for the community consultation meeting to landowners and residents within 500 metres of the site and the additional notification expense be borne by the applicant.

 

3.         Directed City Clerk's staff to give Notice for the public meeting under the Planning Act according to the regulations under the Planning Act.

This application was made on or after January 1, 2007 and is subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

 

The applicant has filed a zoning by-law amendment application to permit a place of worship in the existing vacant industrial building at 181 Nugget Avenue.

 

This report provides preliminary information on the above-noted application and seeks Community Council's directions on further processing of the application and on the community consultation process.

 

The application should proceed through the normal planning review process including the scheduling of a community consultation meeting. A final report and public meeting is targeted for the fall of 2009 provided that all the required information is provided by the applicant in a timely fashion and issues raised during the review are addressed in a satisfactory manner.

Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

 

1.         City Council amend the Employment Districts Zoning By-law No. 24982 (Dorset Park) substantially in accordance with the draft zoning by-law amendment attached as Attachment 4 to the report (March 26, 2009) from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District.

 

2.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft zoning by-law amendment as may be required.

 

3.         Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, require the applicant to enter into a site plan agreement under Section 41(16) of the Planning Act and Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act and to provide financial securities for the proposed landscaping on the subject lands.

The Scarborough Community Council held a statutory public meeting on April 21, 2009, and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

This application was made on or after January 1, 2007 and is subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

 

This application proposes to amend the zoning by-law to permit ancillary retail in conjunction with a household appliance repair, refurbishing and warehousing operation.  A-One Appliances Inc. operates from the two industrial buildings located on the subject lands, with the retail, repair, refurbishing and storage of appliances occurring in the building facing Lawrence Avenue East (2410 Lawrence Avenue East) and the warehousing occurring in the rear building (6 Nantucket Boulevard).

 

The proposed increase in the ancillary retail use permission associated with a household appliance repair, refurbishing and storage/ warehousing business, is consistent with the Employment Areas designation of the Official Plan, the Provincial Policy Statement and conforms to the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe.  The proposed use is appropriate at this location.

 

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Employment Districts Zoning By-law No. 24982 (Dorset Park Employment District).

Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

 

1.         City Council, for liquor licensing  purposes, advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission, that it has no objection to the issuance of a liquor licence for an outside beer garden for the Guild Alive with Culture – An Arts Festival, to be held on Saturday, August 15, 2009, from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and on Sunday, August 16, 2009 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the Guild Inn Gardens located at 201 Guildwood Parkway, which has been designated by the Scarborough Community Council as an event of community and/or municipal significance.

 

2.         City Council, for liquor licensing purposes, advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission, that it has no objection to the request for an extension to the existing patio license for the Victoria & Albert Pub II, at 1921 Lawrence Avenue East, during the Taste of Lawrence Festival to be held from July 3 to 5, 2009 inclusive, on Lawrence Avenue East between Warden Avenue and Pharmacy Avenue , which has been designated by the Scarborough Community Council as an event of community and/or municipal significance.

Scarborough Community Council declared:

 

1.         The Guild Alive with Culture - An Arts Festival, to be held on Saturday, August 15, 2009, from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and on Sunday, August 16, 2009 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the Guild Inn Gardens, 201 Guildwood Parkway; and

 

2.         The Taste of Lawrence Festival, to be held on Lawrence Avenue East between Warden Avenue and Pharmacy Avenue from July 3 to 5, 2009 inclusive;

 

as events of municipal and/or community significance.

Seeking endorsement of events of municipal significance for liquor licence purposes.

General Bills

Scarborough Community Council enacted By-laws 432-2009 to 436-2009.

 

Confirmatory Bill

The Scarborough Community Council passed a Confirmatory Bill as By-law 437-2009.

Introduction and consideration of Bills for enactment as By-laws.