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.

Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.         Directed that the proposed private lane at 3771 St. Clair Avenue East, be named “Pherrill Mews”.

 

2.         Directed that the Rose and Thistle Group Limited pay the costs, estimated to be $300.00, for the fabrication and installation of a street name sign.

 

3.         Directed that the owners or their successors of the subject lands shall maintain, at their own risk, the signage installed under Recommendation (2) of the report (April 24, 2009) from the City Surveyor.

 

4.         Authorized and directed the appropriate City officials to take the necessary action to give effect thereto, including the introduction of a naming by-law.

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 recommends that the name "Pherrill Mews" be approved to identify the private lane at the residential development at 3771 St. Clair Avenue East. Naming the lane will facilitate the identification of the proposed units fronting thereon.

Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.         Received the report (May 13, 2009) from the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation respecting 21 and 23 Mastwood Crescent (formerly Buttermill Subdivision, East Side of East Avenue) - Privately Owned Tree, for information.

A report was before Scarborough Community Council, at its meeting of April 21, 2009, with a recommendation that Council approve the request for a permit to remove five (5) privately-owned trees.

 

Scarborough Community Council requested that the Director, Urban Forestry, 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.

At its meeting of April 21, 2009, Scarborough Community Council referred back to the Director, Urban Forestry, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, a report regarding tree removal 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 to report back to Scarborough Community Council for its meeting of May 14, 2009.

 

This is to advise that the staff report will be provided for the supplementary agenda.

Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.          Approved the requested variances, as stated in the report ( April 28, 2009) from the Director, Toronto Building , Scarborough District, at 155 Dynamic Drive .

 

2.          Directed Building staff to inform the applicant to obtain a sign permit prior to the installation of the proposed non-accessory billboard sign.

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

 

To review and make recommendations on a request by Roy Dzeko of CBS Outdoor on behalf of 2074811 Ontario Inc., for approval of variances from the former City of Scarborough Sign Code, By-law No. 22980, as amended, to permit the erection of a non-accessory billboard sign at the above address.

 

The requested variances, for overall wall height of the sign and maximum distance from grade to the underside of the sign are recommended to be approved.

Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

 

1.         City Council assume the services installed for Registered Plan 66M-2417 and that the City formally assume the roads within the Plan of Subdivision.

 

2.         City Council authorize the Legal Services Division to release the performance guarantee held with respect to this development Plan 66M-2417.

 

3.         City Council prepare an assumption By-law to assume the public highways and municipal services in Subdivision Plan 66M-2417.

 

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 the 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-2417 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:

 

1.          Approved the Agreement with the Owner of 30 Denton Avenue for a term of 10 years commencing on August 1, 2009, with an option to renew for a further 10 years, under terms and conditions as the Chief Corporate Officer deems appropriate and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor, including but not limited to the following:

 

a.         The Owner indemnify the City and assume all liability relating in any way to the encroachment and provides an insurance policy for such liability for; the lifetime of the Agreement in a form as approved by the City Solicitor, in an amount no less than $5,000,000.00 or such greater amount as the City Solicitor deems appropriate;

 

b.         The Owner maintains the encroachment at their sole expense, in good repair and in a condition satisfactory to the Chief Corporate Officer and will not make any additions or modifications to the encroachment beyond what is allowed under the terms of the Agreement;  and

 

c.         The Owner shall pay all applicable fees, including but not limited to licence, legal, administration, and registration fees.

 

2.          In the event of a sale or transfer of the property, authorized the City Solicitor to extend the Agreement with the new owner subject to the approval of the Chief Corporate Officer.

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

 

The purpose of this report is to seek authority to enter into an Encroachment Agreement (the "Agreement") with Cambridge Place Apartments Ltd., the owner of the property municipally known as 30 Denton Avenue (the "Owner"). Their retaining wall encroaches onto City land.

Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

 

1.         City Council rescind the “Entry Prohibitions” 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 “Compulsory Turn” and “Prohibited Turns” Regulations as identified in 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 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:

 

1.         Enacted the “Heavy Truck Prohibition” regulation, as identified in Appendix 1 to the report (April 14, 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.

 

This report describes the need to install a minor street stop signs at one currently uncontrolled intersections and various standard traffic controls in a new development in the Scarborough Southwest Community known as Clairlea - Warden Woods Neighbourhood.

 

The subdivision is located west of Warden Avenue south of St. Clair Avenue East.  It is recommended that a minor street stop sign be installed at the intersection of Herron Avenue and Broderick Place in order to clearly define the right-of-way and to regulate traffic flow.
 
In addition, this report recommends a heavy truck prohibition on this new road. This measure is being recommended as a standard practice for new local residential roadways.

Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

 

1.          City Council permanently close the untravelled public highway illustrated as Part 1 on the attached Location Map (part of Public Highway “New Crescent”) to the report (April 21, 2009) from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District, subject to compliance with the requirements of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 162, and subject to City Council declaring the land surplus and authorizing the sale of the lands to the Habitat for Humanity.

 

2.         City Council authorize Transportation Services staff to give notice to the public of the proposed by-law to close the untravelled Public Highway, in accordance with the requirements of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 162, with the Scarborough Community Council to hear any member of the public who wishes to speak to the matter during consideration of the proposed draft by-law.

 

3.         City Council authorize Transportation Services staff to advise the public of the proposed closure  of the noted public highway prior to implementation, in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment for Schedule “A+” activities, by posting notice of the proposed closure on the notice page of the City’s web site for at least five working days prior to the Scarborough Community Council meeting at which the proposed by-law to close this portion of untravelled public highway will be considered.

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. 

 

Transportation Services recommends that the untravelled portion of New Crescent, illustrated as Part 1, Sketch No. PS-2003-100 on Attachment 1 be permanently closed.

Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.         Rescinded the “Compulsory Stops” and “Heavy Truck Prohibition” regulation, as identified in Appendix 1 to the report (April 22, 2009) from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District.

 

2.         Enacted the “Through Streets”, “Compulsory Stops” and “Heavy Truck Prohibition” regulations, as identified in Appendix 2 to the report (April 22, 2009) from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District.

 

3.         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 report describes the need to enact new regulations for minor street stop signs at eight currently uncontrolled intersections and various standard traffic controls in a new development in the Scarborough Southwest Community known as Cliffcrest.

 

The subdivision is located on the north side of St. Clair Avenue East immediately east of Midland Avenue.  It is recommended that minor street stop signs be installed at the intersections in order to clearly define the right-of-way and to regulate traffic flow.  In addition, this report recommends a heavy truck prohibition on six new roads. This measure is being recommended as a standard practice for new local residential roadways.

Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

 

1.         City Council rescind the “No Parking 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.” regulation, as identified in Appendix 1 to the report (April 14, 2009) from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District.

 

2.         City Council enact the installation of a “No Parking Anytime” regulation, at the private driveway located at 3100 Kingston Road, as identified in Appendix 2 to the report (April 14, 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 raised by the condominium/townhouse corporation of the property at 3100 Kingston Road to install a "No Parking Anytime" prohibition at their driveway. The driveway is located west of the signalized intersection of Kingston Road and Fenwood Heights.  The property is located in the Cliffcrest Neighbourhood.

 

The section of Kingston Road is between McCowan Road and Markham Road. The restriction will maintain clear sightlines for motorists accessing the private driveway; therefore, prohibiting parking near the driveway is prudent.

Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

 

1.          City Council not approve the installation of pedestrian crossing protection devices at 2220 Midland Avenue at this time.

The Scarborough Community Council requested the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District,  to continue to monitor the situation at 2220 Midland Avenue and report back as appropriate.

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 concerns a follow-up request for pedestrian crossing protection at 2220 Midland Avenue.

 

Traffic studies reveal that all warrants for pedestrian crossing protection, specifically, pedestrian crossover and/or a pedestrian refuge island are not warranted at this location at this time.  As a result, pedestrian crossing protection devices should not be installed.

Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.         Rescinded the parking regulations, as identified in Appendix 1 to the report (April 22, 2009) from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District.

 

2.         Enacted the stopping and standing regulations, as identified in Appendix 2 to the report (April 22, 2009) from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District.

 

3.         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 report responds to a concern about vehicles parking in the vicinity of 230 Town Centre Court underground driveway (by the YMCA) and 200 Town Centre Count driveway with "Disabled Persons Parking Permits".

 

It is recommended that Transportation Services install "No Stopping Anytime" and "No Standing Anytime" regulations in the area. These regulations will help to encourage clear sight lines along this street as well as continuing to provide some temporary pick-up and drop-off stopping benefits.

Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.          Received the report (April 23, 2009) from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District, respecting potential safety improvements on Progress Avenue, between Bellamy Road North and Markham Road, for information.

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 respond to a request from Scarborough Community Council, at its February 9, 2009 meeting, to report back on a safety review of Progress Avenue between Bellamy Road North and Markham Road.

 

At this time, there are no obvious additional safety improvements necessary on Progress Avenue between Bellamy Road North and Markham Road.

Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

 

1.          City Council authorize the recommended intersection improvements in the vicinity of the Midland Avenue/Steeles Avenue East intersection identified in Appendix A of the report (April 21, 2009) from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District.

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 recommend the enactment of a highway alteration by-law for the recommended improvements to the intersection of Midland Avenue at Steeles Avenue East as noted in Appendix 1 of this report. The proposed modifications will be undertaken and secured by the developer of 4600 Steeles Avenue East (1685904 Ontario Inc.).

Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.          Rescinded the parking regulations, as identified in Appendix 1 to the report (April 23, 2009) from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District.

 

2.          Enacted the parking regulations, as identified in Appendices 2 and 3 to the report (April 23, 2009) from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District.

 

3.          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 report responds to an expressed concern and a subsequent petition with 198 signatures of area residents by Lawrence Avenue East and Port Union Road through Councillor Moeser to remove the current "winter maintenance/No Parking 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. from November 1 to April 30" regulations and replace it with "No Parking 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Monday to Friday" parking regulations on nine local roads.

 

Staff cannot recommend the removal of the current "winter maintenance/No Parking 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. from November 1 to April 30" parking regulation such that snow removal practices and safe residential access could be negatively impacted.  However, staff has no objections to approving "No Parking 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Monday to Friday" on all nine identified streets noted in this report. A subsequent review, further     identified the benefits of approving "No Parking 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Monday to Friday, Except Public Holidays" on all these same nine streets.   In addition, staff recommends that "No Parking Anytime" regulations be installed on both sides of Elsbury Lane and on the west side of Schooner Lane due to the narrow travel widths of these roads. These parking alterations will help to encourage clearer access on these streets as well as continuing to provide some temporary parking benefits.

 

As an additional consideration, on the identified roads, staff has determined that there is merit in allowing parking on-street during public holidays.  The parking regulation "No Parking 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Monday to Friday, Except Public Holidays" will accomplish this goal on the specified streets.

Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.         Adopted the “Heavy Truck Prohibition” regulation as identified in Appendix 1 to the report (April 20, 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.

 

This housekeeping report responds to the need to install a heavy truck prohibition for McMorrow Court.  This measure is being recommended as a standard practice for new local residential roadways.

 

By installing this prohibition at this intersection unwanted truck traffic infiltration will be discouraged from travelling along this minor local street.

Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

 

1.         City Council enact a part lot control exemption by-law with respect to the subject lands as generally illustrated on Attachment 1 to the report (April 28, 2009) from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District, to be prepared to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

 

2.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce any necessary Bills in Council for a part lot control exemption by-law to expire (2) years from the date of enactment.

 

3.         City Council require the owner to provide proof of payment of all current property taxes for the subject lands to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, prior to enactment of the part lot control exemption by-law.

 

4.         City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the part lot control exemption by-law on title.

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 lift part lot control on blocks 40, 41 and 42 of Phase 1 of Monarch Corporation's Evergreen Subdivision to enable the separate conveyances of 17 townhouse units at 93 - 115 National Street, 123 -127 National Street and 82 and 87 Jeanette Street.  This report recommends that a part lot control exemption by-law be enacted for a period of two years.

Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

 

1.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to amend the existing subdivision agreement governing Plan 66M-2410, former City of Scarborough, as required, to allow the request by Vineland Estates Inc., to:

 

a.         construct a single detached residential dwelling on Block 70, Plan 66M-2410; and

 

b.         authorize the transfer of Block 71, Plan 66M-2410 to the City for public park purposes, for nominal consideration and free of encumbrances to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, in consultation with the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation.

 

2.         City Council require the Owners to enter into a secured agreement for the required restoration work to the satisfaction of the Executive Director of Technical Services and the City Solicitor.

The purpose of this report is to seek City Council's authorization to amend an existing subdivision agreement between Vineland Estates Inc. and the City of Toronto. Vineland Estates Inc. has made this request in order to permit two abutting blocks within a residential plan of subdivision, originally intended to be used for a future road connection to lands to the north, to be used for single detached residential (Block 70) and public park (greenbelt) purposes (Block 71) respectively.

 

Staff support the request to remove the obligation to construct a public road, to permit Block 70 to be used for single detached residential purposes and to require the conveyance of Block 71 to the City for park purposes.

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 120 metres of the site.

 

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.

 

This application proposes a zoning by-law amendment and a draft plan of subdivision to permit the redevelopment of the site with approximately 286 dwelling units in a variety of housing forms at 300 Danforth Road.  This application seeks a revision to a previous development approval, to modify dwelling unit types and road pattern.  It primarily involves eliminating the proposed underground parking garage in the centre of the site and replacing the stacked townhouse units with street townhouses.

 

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.

 

A final report will be prepared and a public meeting will be scheduled once all identified issues have been satisfactorily resolved and all required information is provided.

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 300 metres of the site and that 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 after January 1, 2007 and is subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

 

This applicant proposes to expand the range of permitted uses within a proposed 4-storey commercial office building.  Specifically, the applicant seeks to increase the range of employment uses and to add small scale stores and services on the first floor of the office building.  Current zoning uses permitted on the site would be maintained.

 

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 planning review process including the scheduling of a community consultation meeting.  A final report will be prepared and a public meeting will be scheduled once all identified issues have been satisfactorily resolved and all required information provided.

Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

 

1.         City Council amend the Progress Employment District By-law No. 24982, substantially in accordance with the draft zoning by-law amendment in Attachment 5 to the report (April 16, 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.

The Scarborough Community Council held a statutory public meeting on May 14, 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.

 

The application proposes the construction of a four-storey, 3,513 square metre, 64-suite hotel on the site of an existing four-storey, 95-suite hotel on the north side of Estate Drive, north of Progress Avenue and west of Markham Road.  This application proposes to amend the zoning by-law to permit an increase in density, an increase in the number of hotel bedrooms and maximum total gross floor area for hotel use.

 

The proposed land use 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 addition of a second hotel on the site is compatible with surrounding development and appropriate at this location.

 

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the zoning by-law.

The Scarborough Community Council  adjourned its public meeting under the Planning Act until June 9, 2009 at 7:30 p.m.

 

The Scarborough Community Council directed that consideration of the Zoning Applications for 1 and 2 Meadowglen Place and 1221 Markham Road be scheduled for the meeting of the Scarborough Community Council to be held on September 15, 2009, at 7:30 p.m.

 

The Scarborough Community Council commenced a statutory public meeting on May 14, 2009, and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

This City-initiated amendment is subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

 

This report presents the conclusions of the Markham-Ellesmere Revitalization Study.  It recommends approval of an amendment to the Official Plan to add new road links to Schedule 2, the list of planned but unbuilt roads, and to introduce a new Site and Area Specific Policy to establish specific priorities for public realm improvements and private sector investment for the study area.  In addition, this report recommends the adoption of Urban Design Guidelines, including a Conceptual Master Plan, which will provide guidance for reviewing current and future development applications, and encourage private and public landowners in and near the study area to improve their properties.  The proposed Official Plan Amendment, along with the Urban Design Guidelines and Conceptual Master Plan, provide the framework for the co-ordinated, long term incremental public and private reinvestment that will renew the area.

The Scarborough Community Council received the presentation for information.

Director and Deputy Chief Building Official, Toronto Building, Scarborough District, to give a presentation on the City's protocol for dealing with properties identified as Marijuana Grow Operations in the Scarborough community.

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 request for an extension to the existing liquor licence for the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 258 at 45 Lawson Road, to allow for an outside beer garden during the annual Highland Creek Canada Day Parade to be held on Wednesday, July 1, 2009, which has been endorsed by the Scarborough Community Council as an event of community and/or municipal significance.

Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.         Endorsed the Second Annual Port Union Waterfront Festival to be held on Saturday, June 13, 2009 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Port Union Village Common located at the foot of Port Union Road, south of Lawrence Avenue, and declared it to be an event of municipal and/or community significance.

 

2.         Endorsed the annual Highland Creek Canada Day Parade to be held on Wednesday, July 1, 2009, at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 258, 45 Lawson Road, and declared it to be an event of municipal and/or community significance.

 

3.         Endorsed having the fees waived for the cost of installing the banner across Lawson Road for the Highland Creek Canada Day Parade.

Letter (May 1, 2009) from Councillor Ron Moeser, requesting Scarborough Community Council to declare the Port Union Waterfront Festival to be held on Saturday, June 13, 2009 from 11:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. at the Port Union Community Common as an event of community/municipal significance.

 

Letter (April 29, 2009) from The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 258, 45 Lawson Road, requesting that the annual Highland Creek Canada Day Parade on Wednesday, July 1, 2009, be declared an event of municipal/community significance and seeking an extension of the existing liquor licence to allow for an outside beer garden.

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.

City Council at its meeting on April 29 and 30, 2009 considered Item SC25.21 headed “2410 Lawrence Avenue East and 6 Nantucket Boulevard – Zoning Application – Final Report (Ward 37 – Scarborough Centre)”.

 

City Council referred this Item back to the Scarborough Community Council and in so doing referred the following Recommendations back to the Scarborough Community Council, for further consideration:

 

“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 referred the matter to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, for report back to the Community Council for its meeting on June 9, 2009.

To name the new park situated at Sheppard Avenue East and Conlins Road, currently referred to as McAsphalt Park, in honour of the late Mayor of Scarborough, Joyce Trimmer.

Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

 

1.         City Council direct the City Forester, in consultation with the local Councillor, to develop and implement a tree-planting plan for the City-owned lands at the western portion of the Lawrence Avenue East overpass east of Kennedy Road, and enter into discussions with neighbouring commercial and industrial land owners and businesses to seek financial contributions.

Tree planting plan for city-owned lands in the area of Lawrence Avenue East and Kennedy Road.

Scarborough Community Council withdrew this item.

Request by Councillor Moeser and Ainslie for discussion on a traffic issue.

Scarborough Community Council adopted a Motion of Condolence on the passing of Thelma Woodhouse.

The Scarborough Community Council is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Thelma Woodhouse on May 6, 2009.

 

Thelma Woodhouse provided a great service to the Scarborough Association of Seniors where she was well loved.  She was dedicated to the community, through her involvement with the Scarborough Association of Seniors, the Eastern Star, Scarborough Chapter and the Quarter Century Club of Toronto.

 

Last April along with members of the Scarborough Association of Seniors, Thelma attended the Scarborough Community Council and presented me with a beautiful plaque of the Canadian Flag which I proudly display in my office.

 

The City Clerk is requested to convey, on behalf of the Members of Scarborough Community Council, our sincere sympathy to her three children, eleven grand children, nineteen great grand children and one great great grandchild.

General Bills

Scarborough Community Council enacted By-laws 522-2009 to 527-2009.

 

Confirmatory Bill

The Scarborough Community Council passed a Confirmatory Bill as By-law 528-2009.

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