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Agenda |
Regular |
Scarborough Community Council |
Meeting No. | 32 | Contact | Yvonne Davies, Committee Administrator | |
Meeting Date |
Tuesday, February 9, 2010 |
Phone | 416-396-7287 | |
Start Time |
9:30 AM |
scc@toronto.ca | ||
Location |
Council Chamber, Scarborough Civic Centre
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Chair | Councillor Mike Del Grande |
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Schedule of Timed Items
9:30 a.m. - Item SC32.1 1:30 p.m. - Item SC32.25
Introduction and Enactment of General Bills and Bill to Confirm the Proceedings of Community Council will be last items.
Declarations of Interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.
Confirmation of Minutes - January 12, 2010
Speakers/Presentations – A complete list will be distributed at the meeting
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SC32.1 | Presentation |
9:30 AM |
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Rouge Valley Health System |
Summary |
Presentation by a representative of the Rouge Valley Health System. |
SC32.2 | ACTION |
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Delegated |
Ward: 41, 42 |
Business Improvement Area (BIA) Board of Management - Various Additions and Deletions |
Origin |
(January 4, 2010) Report from Director, Business Services, Economic Development and Culture |
Recommendations |
The Director, Business Services recommends that:
1. Scarborough Community Council approve the additions to the Sheppard East Village BIA Board of Management as set out in Attachment 1.
2. Schedule A of the Municipal Code Chapter 19, Business Improvement Areas, be amended to reflect the change to the BIA Board of Management. |
Summary |
The purpose of this report is to recommend Scarborough Community Council approve additions to the Sheppard East Village BIA Board of Management. The Scarborough Community Council has delegated authority to make final decisions regarding BIA appointments. |
Financial Impact |
There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report. |
Background Information |
Staff Report & Attachment 1 - BIA Board of Management (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-26276.pdf) |
SC32.3 | ACTION |
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Ward: 37, 44 |
Designation of Fire Routes and amendment to Chapter 880 – Fire Routes |
Origin |
(January 14, 2010) Report from Fire Chief, Toronto Fire Services |
Recommendations |
Toronto Fire Services recommends that:
1. Part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plan filed with the Fire Chief in respect of the municipal addresses set out below be designated as fire routes pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes – 1 Treewood Street, 18 Tideswell Boulevard.
2. City Council authorize the Fire Chief and City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route. |
Summary |
To obtain Council approval for the amendment of the Fire Route By-law to designate certain locations as fire routes within the meaning of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 880, as amended.
Fire Services uses designated fire routes as a key mechanism in regulating fire prevention, including the prevention of spreading of fires and the delivery of fire protection services. |
Financial Impact |
There are no financial implications associated with this report. |
Background Information |
Staff Report - Fire Routes - 1 Treewood Street and 18 Tideswell Boulevard (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-26465.pdf) Attachment 1 - Fire Routes - 1 Treewood Street and 18 Tideswell Boulevard (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-26467.pdf) |
SC32.4 | ACTION |
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Ward: 37, 38, 41, 42 |
Designation of Fire Routes and amendment to Chapter 880 – Fire Routes |
Origin |
(January 14, 2010) Report from Fire Chief, Toronto Fire Services |
Recommendations |
Toronto Fire Services recommends that:
1. Part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plan filed with the Fire Chief in respect of the municipal addresses set out below be designated as fire routes pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes – 50, 60 Brian Harrison Way, 6 Nantucket Boulevard and 2410 Lawrence Avenue East, 1290 McNicoll Avenue and 3700 Midland Avenue, 8 Rosebank Drive.
2. City Council authorize the Fire Chief and City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route. |
Summary |
To obtain Council approval for the amendment of the Fire Route By-law to designate certain locations as fire routes within the meaning of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 880, as amended.
Fire Services uses designated fire routes as a key mechanism in regulating fire prevention, including the prevention of spreading of fires and the delivery of fire protection services. |
Financial Impact |
There are no financial implications associated with this report. |
Background Information |
Staff Report - Fire Routes - Various Locations (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-26474.pdf) Attachment 1 - Fire Routes - Various Locations (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-26475.pdf) |
SC32.5 | ACTION |
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Delegated |
Ward: 40 |
Request for Approval of Variance from the former City of Scarborough Sign Code, By-law No. 22980, as amended, for an Accessory Wall Sign at 2739 Victoria Park Avenue |
Origin |
(January 18, 2010) Report from Director, Toronto Building, Scarborough District |
Recommendations |
Toronto Building, Scarborough District, recommends that:
1. The request for variance of a facial wall sign at 2739 Victoria Park Avenue be refused for the reasons outlined in this report. |
Summary |
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 Ardavan Mozafari of Susan Speigel Architect on behalf of Toronto Community Housing Inc., for approval of variance from the former City of Scarborough Sign Code, By-law No. 22980, as amended, to permit the erection of an accessory facial wall sign at the above address.
The requested variance in staff’s opinion, is not minor in nature. Staff recommends the requested variance be refused. |
Financial Impact |
There are no financial implications resulting from this report. |
Background Information |
Staff Report - Signs - 2739 Victoria Park Avenue (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-26510.pdf) Attachments 1-3 - Signs - 2739 Victoria Park Avenue (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-26511.pdf) |
SC32.6 | ACTION |
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Delegated |
Ward: 42 |
Proposed Renaming of Wickson Trail Park Softball Diamond |
Origin |
(January 20, 2010) Report from General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation |
Recommendations |
The General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation Division recommends that Scarborough Community Council:
1. Rename the Wickson Trail Park Softball Diamond located at 30 Silverbell Grove to “Gary Holmes Softball Diamond” in honour of Mr. Holmes’ contributions to youth softball participation and the Malvern community. |
Summary |
This staff report is about a matter for which Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.
This report responds to the request made at Scarborough Community Council (SC30.26) at its November 10th, 2009 meeting, regarding the renaming of the Wickson Trail Park Softball Diamond, located at 30 Silverbell Grove in honour of Gary Holmes, a long-time softball coach and youth sports organizer.
The Parks, Forestry, and Recreation staff is recommending that the Wickson Trail Park Softball Diamond situated at 30 Silverbell Grove be officially renamed “Gary Holmes Softball Diamond” in honour of Mr. Holmes’ contributions to youth softball participation and the Malvern community.
Parks, Forestry and Recreation staff have exercised due diligence in ensuring that all criteria in the Naming and Renaming for Parks and Recreation Facilities and Parks Policy have been met. |
Financial Impact |
There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report. |
Background Information |
Staff Report - Renaming of Wickson Trail Park Softball Diamond (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-26584.pdf) |
SC32.7 | ACTION |
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Ward: 38 |
All-Way Stop Controls on Farmbrook Road at Chestermere Boulevard and Farmbrook Road at Cheyenne Drive - Motion to Re-open |
Origin |
(January 12, 2010) Member Motion from Councillor Glenn De Baeremaeker |
Summary |
Scarborough Community Council, at its meeting on January 12, 2010, adopted a motion by Councillor DeBaeremaeker to reopen Item SC28.14 (September 15, 2009) as it relates to All-way Stop Controls on Farmbrook Road at Chestermere Boulevard and Farmbrook Road at Cheyenne Drive, such item to be considered at the meeting to be held on February 9, 2010. |
Background Information |
Decision Document - SC31.25 - January 12, 2010 Scarborough Community Council Meeting (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-26790.pdf) Decision Document - SC28.14 - September 15, 2009 Scarborough Community Council Meeting (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-26810.pdf) |
7a | All-Way Stop Controls Not Recommended – on Farmbrook Road at Chestermere Boulevard and Farmbrook Road at Cheyenne Drive |
Origin |
(August 18, 2009) Report from Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District |
Recommendations |
Transportation Services, Scarborough District, recommends that Scarborough Community Council:
1. Not approve the installation of all-way stop controls at the intersection of Farmbrook Road at Chestermere Boulevard.
2. Not approve the installation of all-way stop controls at the intersection of Farmbrook Road and Cheyenne Drive.
3. Not pass or amend the appropriate by-law(s) accordingly. |
Summary |
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 feasibility on installing all-way stop controls at two intersections in Ward 38.
It is recommended that an all-way stop control not be installed at neither Farmbrook Road at Chestermere Boulevard nor at Farmbrook Road at Cheyenne Drive since the subject intersections failed to meet the warrant for installation which was adopted by Council for use in the City of Toronto. |
Financial Impact |
There is no financial impact associated with this report; however, the financial cost of installing these new all-way stop controls per location is approximately $600.00 and the cost for installation at both locations is approximately $1,200.00. Funding for these compulsory signs is available in the Transportation Services 2009 Operating Budget, within Cost Centre TPO397. |
Background Information |
Staff Report - Stop Controls - Farmbrook Road (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-26574.pdf) Location Plan - Farmbrook Road (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-26575.pdf) |
SC32.8 | ACTION |
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Delegated |
Ward: 36 |
Proposed All-Way Stop Control with Raised Intersection Blantyre Avenue and Parkland Road |
Origin |
(January 20, 2010) Report from Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District |
Recommendations |
Transportation Services, Scarborough District, recommends that Scarborough Community Council:
1. Approve the installation of an All-Way Stop Control at the intersection of Blantyre Avenue and Parkland Road while removing the existing Pedestrian Crossover (PXO).
2. Rescind the through street regulation(s), as identified in the Appendix 1 of this report.
3. Enact the compulsory stops and through street regulation(s), as identified in the Appendix 2 of this report.
4. Approve the roadway alteration for constructing a raised intersection at Blantyre Avenue and Parkland Road.
5. Pursuant to the City of Toronto Act 2006, authorize the appropriate City officials to prepare the necessary Road Alteration by-law.
6. Pass or amend the appropriate by-law(s) accordingly. |
Summary |
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 provides the results of an All-Way Stop Control study conducted at the intersection of Blantyre Avenue and Parkland Road.
Traffic studies reveal that an All-Way Stop Control, including a flashing beacon is warranted at the noted intersection.
In addition, staff are recommending that the intersection be raised during the reconstruction of Blantyre Avenue. |
Financial Impact |
The financial cost of installing these stop controls and pavement markings is approximately $1,500.00. The funding for these stop controls is available in the Transportation Services 2009 Operating Budget, within Cost Centre TP0397.
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Background Information |
Staff Report - All-way Stop Control - Blantyre Avenue and Parkland Road (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-26758.pdf) Location Plan - Blantyre Avenue at Parkland Road (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-26791.pdf) |
SC32.9 | ACTION |
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Delegated |
Ward: 36 |
Parking Regulations Amendments on Audrey Avenue and Dodge Road - By-law Housekeeping |
Origin |
(January 20, 2010) Report from Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District |
Recommendations |
Transportation Services, Scarborough District, recommends that Scarborough Community Council:
1. Rescind the parking regulation(s), as identified in Appendix 1 of this report.
2. Enact the parking regulation(s), as identified in Appendix 2 of this report.
3. Amend the appropriate by-law(s) accordingly. |
Summary |
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 the inconsistency between parking regulation by-laws and signage at the corner of Audrey Avenue and Dodge Road. Transportation staff has confirmed the need to housekeep the parking regulations by-laws in order to enable proper enforcement of the posted parking regulations and maintain safe and efficient two-way traffic.
It is recommended that Transportation Services amend the parking regulations by-laws on the east side of Audrey Avenue and the south side of Dodge Road at the intersection of these two streets. |
Financial Impact |
There is no financial impact associated with this report. |
Background Information |
Staff Report - Parking Regulations - Audrey Avenue and Dodge Road (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-26760.pdf) Location Plan - Audrey Avenue and Dodge Road (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-26792.pdf) |
SC32.10 | ACTION |
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Delegated |
Ward: 37 |
Proposed Parking Regulations - Brockley Drive |
Origin |
(January 20, 2010) Report from Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District |
Recommendations |
Transportation Services, Scarborough District, recommends that Scarborough Community Council:
1. Enact the parking regulation(s), as identified in Appendix 1 of this report.
2. Amend the appropriate by-law(s) accordingly. |
Summary |
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 parking regulations on the west side of Brockley Drive. Staff has confirmed the need for parking regulations in order to maintain safe and efficient two-way traffic on Brockley Drive. In addition, it will allow trucks servicing the adjacent property to manoeuvre.
It is recommended that Transportation Services install a “No Parking Anytime” regulation on the west side of Brockley Drive just north of Treewood Street. |
Financial Impact |
The financial cost of installing these parking prohibition signs is approximately $400.00. Funding for the signs is available in the Transportation Services 2010 Operating Budget, within Cost Centre TP0397. |
Background Information |
Staff Report - Parking Regulations - Brockley Drive (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-26762.pdf) Location Plan - West Side of Brockley Drive (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-26796.pdf) |
SC32.11 | ACTION |
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Delegated |
Ward: 37 |
Proposed Minor Street Stop Signs – Treverton Drive Area |
Origin |
(January 20, 2010) Report from Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District |
Recommendations |
Transportation Services, Scarborough District, recommends that Scarborough Community Council:
1. Enact the compulsory stops and through streets regulation(s), as identified in Appendix 1 of this report.
2. Amend the appropriate by-law(s) accordingly. |
Summary |
This staff report is about a matter for which the Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.
During an operational review in the Treverton Drive area, Transportation Services staff identified eleven uncontrolled three-way intersections in the immediate area of Treverton Drive and Stratton Avenue.
It is recommended that minor street stop signs be installed at the subject eleven uncontrolled three-way intersections to clearly define the right-of-way and to regulate traffic flow. |
Financial Impact |
The financial cost of installing the subject recommended stop controls is approximately $3,000.00. The funding for these stop controls is available in the Transportation Services 2010 Operating Budget, within Cost Centre TP0397. |
Background Information |
Staff Report - Stop Signs - Treverton Drive (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-26764.pdf) Location Plan - Treverton Drive Area (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-26797.pdf) |
SC32.12 | ACTION |
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Ward: 40 |
Traffic Control Signal Study – Birchmount Road and Rolark Drive |
Origin |
(January 20, 2010) Report from Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District |
Recommendations |
Transportation Services, Scarborough District, recommends that Scarborough Community Council recommend that City Council:
1. Not approve the installation of Traffic Control Signals at the intersection of Birchmount Road and Rolark Drive.
2. Not pass or amend the appropriate by-law(s) accordingly. |
Summary |
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 discuss the feasibility of the installation of traffic control signals at Birchmount Road and Rolark Drive.
Traffic studies reveal that Traffic Control Signals are not warranted at this location. |
Financial Impact |
There is no financial impact associated with this report; however, the financial cost of installing these new traffic control signals would be approximately $165,000.00 should the installation be approved. The funding for these signals is not available in Transportation Services Division’s Capital Works Budget under Project No. CTP710-01 at this time. |
Background Information |
Staff Report - Traffic Control Signal Study - Birchmount Road and Rolark Drive (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-26770.pdf) Location Plan - Birchmount Road at Rolark Drive (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-26798.pdf) |
SC32.13 | ACTION |
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Ward: 42 |
Proposed Stopping Prohibitions - Progress Avenue |
Origin |
(January 20, 2010) Report from Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District |
Recommendations |
Transportation Services, Scarborough District, recommends that Scarborough Community Council recommend that City Council:
1. Enact the stopping regulation(s), as identified in Appendix 1 of this report.
2. Amend the appropriate by-law(s) accordingly. |
Summary |
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 petition generated by area residents requesting stricter parking regulations on several local streets in their neighbourhood including Progress Avenue.
The implementation of a “No Stopping Anytime” prohibition along the west side of Progress Avenue, from Milner Avenue to Sheppard Avenue East, will address residents concerns regarding excessive parking abuses along this minor arterial roadway. |
Financial Impact |
The financial cost of installing these parking prohibition signs is approximately $1,700.00. Funding for the signs is available in the Transportation Services 2010 Operating Budget, within Cost Centre TP0397. |
Background Information |
Staff Report - Stopping Prohibition - Progress Avenue (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-26773.pdf) Location Plan - Progress Avenue (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-26799.pdf) |
SC32.14 | ACTION |
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Delegated |
Ward: 42 |
Proposed Minor Street Stop Signs – Robbinstone Drive at Lenthall Avenue (East Intersection) and Lenthall Avenue at Robbinstone Drive (West Intersection) |
Origin |
(January 20, 2010) Report from Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District |
Recommendations |
Transportation Services, Scarborough District, recommends that Scarborough Community Council:
1. Enact the compulsory stops regulation(s) as identified in Appendix 1 of this report.
2. Amend the appropriate by-law(s) accordingly. |
Summary |
This staff report is about a matter for which the Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.
As part of an operational review, it is recommended that minor street stop signs be installed at the subject two uncontrolled three-way intersections to clearly define the right-of-way and to regulate traffic flow. |
Financial Impact |
The financial cost of installing the subject recommended stop controls is approximately $800.00. The funding for these stop controls is available in the Transportation Services 2010 Operating Budget, within Cost Centre TP0397. |
Background Information |
Staff Report - Stop Signs - Robbinstone Drive (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-26776.pdf) Location Plan - Robbinstone Drive and Lenthall Avenue (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-26800.pdf) |
SC32.15 | ACTION |
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Delegated |
Ward: 43 |
Proposed Parking Prohibitions on Andover Crescent |
Origin |
(January 20, 2010) Report from Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District |
Recommendations |
Transportation Services, Scarborough District, recommends that Scarborough Community Council:
1. Enact the parking regulation(s), as identified in Appendix 1 of this report.
2. Amend the appropriate by-law(s) accordingly. |
Summary |
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 petition generated by area residents requesting that overnight parking be banned on both sides of Andover Crescent.
The implementation of the above parking prohibitions will address residents concerns regarding excessive overnight parking along this street. |
Financial Impact |
The financial cost of installing these parking prohibition signs is approximately $3,500.00. Funding for the signs is available in the Transportation Services 2009 Operating Budget, within Cost Centre TP0397. |
Background Information |
Staff Report - Parking Prohibitions - Andover Crescent (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-26777.pdf) Location Plan - Andover Crescent (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-26801.pdf) |
SC32.16 | ACTION |
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Delegated |
Ward: 43 |
Proposed Minor Street Stop Signs in the Guildwood Neighbourhood and Through Street Designation |
Origin |
(January 20, 2010) Report from Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District |
Recommendations |
Transportation Services, Scarborough District, recommends that Scarborough Community Council:
1. Rescind the through street regulation(s), as identified in Appendix 1 of this report.
2. Enact the through street and the compulsory stops regulation(s), as identified in Appendix 2 of this report.
3. Amend the appropriate by-law(s) accordingly. |
Summary |
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 is a review of a “Through Street” By-law after an all-way stop control was installed at the intersection of Poplar Road and Dearham Wood/Cumber Avenue.
At the same time, Transportation Services staff also reviewed the installation of minor street stop signs at other uncontrolled three-way intersections in the immediate area (Lyncroft Drive north and south intersections and Forsythia Drive, Tivoli Court and Lalton Place, Tivoli Court and Morna Avenue, and Schubert Drive and Rossini Place), all being in the Guildwood neighbourhood. |
Financial Impact |
The financial cost of installing these stop controls is approximately $1,500.00. The funding for these stop controls is available in the Transportation Services 2010 Operating Budget, within Cost Centre TP0397. |
Background Information |
Staff Report - Stop Signs - Guildwood Neighbourhood (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-26778.pdf) Location Plan - Guildwood Area (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-26802.pdf) |
SC32.17 | ACTION |
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Ward: 35 |
554 & 556 Danforth Road and 64 North Woodrow Boulevard - Rezoning Application - Preliminary Report |
Origin |
(January 19, 2010) Report from Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District |
Recommendations |
The City Planning Division recommends that:
1. Staff be directed to schedule a community consultation meeting together with the Ward Councillor.
2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the site.
3. Notice for the public meeting under the Planning Act be given according to the regulations under the Planning Act. |
Summary |
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 rezone the property located at 554 and 556 Danforth Road and 64 North Woodrow Boulevard in order to expand the existing 2-storey commercial building for the veterinary clinic and to provide two additional rental dwelling units above. A second storey addition to the existing single-family dwelling on the subject property is also proposed.
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 process including the scheduling of a community consultation meeting once the required notice is posted on the subject lands indicating that the rezoning application has been filed with the City. A final report will be prepared and a public meeting will be scheduled once all required information is provided by the applicant and issues raised during the review are satisfactorily addressed. |
Financial Impact |
The recommendations in this report have no financial impact. |
Background Information |
Staff Report and Attachments 1 - 4 - 554 Danforth Road (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-26678.pdf) |
SC32.18 | ACTION |
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Ward: 37 |
2025 Midland Avenue – Rezoning Application – Preliminary Report |
Origin |
(January 15, 2010) Report from Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District |
Recommendations |
The City Planning Division recommends that:
1. Staff be directed to schedule a community consultation meeting together with the Ward Councillor.
2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the site.
3. Notice for the public meeting under the Planning Act be given according to the regulations under the Planning Act. |
Summary |
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 to permit a four-storey medical/office building with associated commercial uses at 2025 Midland Avenue. 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 medical/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 normal planning 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. |
Financial Impact |
The recommendations in this report have no financial impact. |
Background Information |
Staff Report and Attachments 1 - 5 - 2025 Midland Avenue (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-26680.pdf) |
SC32.19 | ACTION |
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Ward: 39 |
3551 Victoria Park Avenue – Rezoning & Site Plan Applications – Preliminary Report |
Origin |
(January 18, 2010) Report from Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District |
Recommendations |
The City Planning Division recommends that:
1. Staff be directed to schedule a community consultation meeting together with the Ward Councillor when the application is complete.
2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the site.
3. Notice for the public meeting under the Planning Act be given according to the regulations under the Planning Act. |
Summary |
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 within an existing listed heritage house located at 3551 Victoria Park Avenue. The applicant has also filed an application for site plan approval. The applicant has been operating a place of worship at this location for some time and is now seeking permission to legalize the use.
This report provides preliminary information on the above-noted applications and seeks Community Council's directions on further processing of the rezoning 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 and the preparation of a final report once all required information is submitted and issues raised during the review have been satisfactorily addressed. |
Financial Impact |
The recommendations in this report have no financial impact. |
Background Information |
Staff Report and Attachments 1 - 4 - 3551 Victoria Park Avenue (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-26681.pdf) |
SC32.20 | ACTION |
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Ward: 37 |
1973 Victoria Park Avenue (1955-1991 Victoria Park Avenue) – Official Plan & Rezoning Applications - Preliminary Report |
Origin |
(January 21, 2010) Report from Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District |
Recommendations |
The City Planning Division recommends that:
1. The applicant be requested to revise the proposal to address the concerns expressed in this report including improved massing, reductions in density and height and improvements to the replacement rental housing.
2. Staff be directed to schedule a community consultation meeting together with the Ward Councillor once further discussions are held with the applicant and Planning staff regarding the concerns noted in this report.
3. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the site.
4. Notice for the public meeting under the Planning Act be given according to the regulations under the Planning Act. |
Summary |
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 an official plan amendment and a zoning by-law amendment to permit the demolition of existing grade-related rental housing and redevelopment of the site with townhouses and apartment buildings containing a total of 693 residential units, both rental and condominium at 1955 to 1991 Victoria Park Ave. Since this proposed development of the lands contemplates the demolition of rental units, a “Rental Housing Demolition and Conversion Application” has been submitted to the City.
This report provides preliminary information on the above-noted applications and seeks Community Council's directions on further processing of the applications and on the community consultation process.
A community consultation meeting will be scheduled once City Planning has held further discussions with the applicant to address the concerns noted in this report. 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. |
Financial Impact |
The recommendations in this report have no financial impact. |
Background Information |
Staff Report and Attachments 1 - 6 - 1973 Victoria Park Avenue (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-26711.pdf) |
SC32.21 | ACTION |
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Ward: 41 |
3270 Markham Road – Rezoning Application – Preliminary Report |
Origin |
(January 20, 2010) Report from Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District |
Recommendations |
The City Planning Division recommends that:
1. Staff be directed to schedule a community consultation meeting together with the Ward Councillor.
2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the site.
3. Notice for the public meeting under the Planning Act be given according to the regulations under the Planning Act. |
Summary |
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 proposes to amend the zoning by-law to permit a place of worship and associated community facilities on the vacant parcel of land at the southwest corner of Select Avenue and Markham Road (3270 Markham Road).
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 will be prepared and public meeting scheduled once all required information is provided by the applicant and issues raised during the review are addressed in a satisfactory manner. |
Financial Impact |
The recommendations in this report have no financial impact. |
Background Information |
Staff Report and Attachments 1 - 4 - 3270 Markham Road (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-26715.pdf) |
SC32.22 | ACTION |
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Ward: 44 |
6039 Kingston Road – Official Plan & Rezoning Applications – Preliminary Report |
Origin |
(January 14, 2010) Report from Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District |
Recommendations |
The City Planning Division recommends that:
1. Staff be directed to schedule a community consultation meeting together with the Ward Councillor.
2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the site.
3. Notice for the public meeting under the Planning Act be given according to the regulations under the Planning Act. |
Summary |
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 proposes to amend the Official Plan and rezone the subject lands at 6039 Kingston Road to permit a 4-storey apartment building with 35 residential units including 3 live/work units. The proposal includes one level of underground parking with 35 parking spaces and 4 surface visitor parking spaces.
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 applicant 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 the required information is provided and all identified issues have been resolved. |
Financial Impact |
The recommendations in this report have no financial impact. |
Background Information |
Staff Report and Attachments 1 - 5 - 6039 Kingston Road (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-26683.pdf) |
SC32.23 | ACTION |
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Ward: 36 |
31 and 30-36 Minerva Avenue / 23, 25, 46-50, 51 and 53 Vivian Road / 62 Jeanette Street / 22 and 23 Gleneita Street / 13-25 and 33-37 National Street / 31-41, 65-83 and 32 Olga Street – Part Lot Control Exemption Application – Final Report |
Origin |
(January 21, 2010) Report from Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District |
Recommendations |
The City Planning Division recommends that City Council:
1. Enact a part lot control exemption by-law with respect to the subject lands as generally illustrated on Attachment 1, to be prepared to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.
2. 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. 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 the enactment of the part lot control exemption by-law.
4. Authorize the City Solicitor to implement the measures necessary to merge title for Blocks 48-51 inclusive on Plan 66M-2459, Blocks 68 and 73-78 inclusive on Plan 66M-2470 and Lots 26, 52 and 53 on Registered Plan 1664 such that the Blocks and Lots merge to form single parcels of residential land, which measures may include introducing a by-law to deem such Blocks and Lots not to be Blocks and Lots on a plan of subdivision.
5. Authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the part lot control exemption by-law on title. |
Summary |
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 from various blocks and lots on Plans M-2459, M-2470 and RP 1664 in Monarch Corporation’s Evergreen Subdivision. The purpose of the application is to enable the separate conveyances of 29 freehold townhouse units and 13 single family detached lots. This report recommends that a part lot control exemption by-law be enacted for a period of two years. |
Financial Impact |
The recommendations in this report have no financial impact. |
Background Information |
Staff Report and Attachments 1 - 3 - Part Lot Control Exemption - Various blocks (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-26752.pdf) |
SC32.24 | ACTION |
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Ward: 44 |
29 Meadowvale Road – Designation of Site Plan Control Area – Final Report |
Origin |
(January 19, 2010) Report from Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District |
Recommendations |
The City Planning Division recommends that:
1. City Council enact a site plan control by-law to designate 29 Meadowvale Road as areas subject to site plan control, substantially in accordance with the draft site plan control by-law attached as Attachment 1.
2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft site plan control by-law as may be required. |
Summary |
This report recommends that the lands at 29 Meadowvale Road be designated as a Site Plan Control Area.
Planning staff have been advised that the lands have been purchased by the Conseil Scolaire de District Catholique Centre-Sud to construct an elementary school. The school should be subject to site plan control. |
Financial Impact |
The recommendations in this report have no financial impact. |
Background Information |
Staff Report and Attachment 1 - Site Plan Control - 29 Meadowvale Road (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-26705.pdf) |
SC32.25 | ACTION |
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Ward: 35 |
742-744 Kennedy Road – Common Elements Condominium and Part Lot Control Applications – Final Report |
Public Notice Given |
Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990 |
Origin |
(December 30, 2009) Report from Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District |
Recommendations |
The City Planning Division recommends that:
1. In accordance with the delegated approval under By-law 229-2000, City Council be advised that the Chief Planner intends to approve the draft plan of common elements condominium, as generally illustrated on Attachment 1, subject to:
a. the conditions as generally listed in Attachment 2, which except as otherwise noted, must be fulfilled prior to the release of the plan of condominium for registration; and
b. any such revisions to the proposed condominium plan or any such additional or modified conditions as the Chief Planner may deem to be appropriate to address matters arising from the on-going technical review of this development.
2. City Council enact a part lot control exemption by-law with respect to the subject lands, to be prepared to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, and that such by-law shall expire two years after it has been enacted.
3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill provided that prior to the introduction of the Bill:
a. the owner provides proof of payment to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor of all tax arrears and current property taxes for the subject site; and
b. the owner of the subject lands has registered, satisfactory to the City Solicitor, a Section 118 restriction under the Land Titles Act agreeing not to transfer or mortgage any part of the lands without prior written consent of the Chief Planner or designate.
4. City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City officials to register the part lot control exemption by-law on title.
5. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take the necessary steps to release the Section 118 restriction at such time as the common elements condominium plan has been registered. |
Summary |
These applications were made after January 1, 2007 and are subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006. The new provisions for draft plan of common elements condominium require that a public meeting be held.
The application for a common elements condominium proposes a common driveway on lands known municipally as 742-744 Kennedy Road, located on the west side of Kennedy Road south of Eglinton Avenue and in close proximity to the Kennedy Subway Station. The common elements condominium is required to provide shared vehicular access and other amenities for two semi-detached and seven townhouse units recently constructed on this site, and to ensure shared ownership and maintenance of the common elements by the condominium corporation.
The requested exemption from the part lot control provisions of the Planning Act is required in order to permit the creation of conveyable lots for the nine units intended for freehold ownership.
This report reviews and recommends approval of the draft plan of common elements condominium and approval of the application for part lot control exemption. This report recommends that the owner of the lands be required to register a Section 118 restriction under the Land Titles Act agreeing not to convey or mortgage any part of the lands without prior consent of the Chief Planner or designate. In addition, this report recommends that a part lot control exemption by-law be enacted for a period of two years. |
Financial Impact |
The recommendations in this report have no financial impact. |
Background Information |
Staff Report and Attachments 1 - 3 - 742-744 Kennedy Road (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-26694.pdf) |
SC32.26 | ACTION |
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Ward: 44 |
Events of Municipal Significance for Liquor Licensing Purposes |
Origin |
(January 21, 2010) Letter from Councillor Ron Moeser |
Summary |
The Highland Creek Heritage Day Festival will be holding its Annual Festival event on Saturday, June 19, 2010, from 11:00 am – 11:59 pm, in Highland Creek Village in the vicinity of Morrish Road and Old Kingston Road.
This commitment is required to carry out and pursue all permits and arrangements necessary for the success of this event. For liquor licensing purposes, to allow for an outside beer garden, Scarborough Community Council declare the Highland Creek Heritage Day Festival, on Saturday, June 19, 2010, from 11:00 am – 11:59 pm, to be an event of municipal and community significance and advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that it has no objection to its occurrence. |
Background Information |
Letter - Liquor Licensing - Highland Creek Heritage Day Festival (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-26753.pdf) |
SC32.27 | Information |
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Ward: 44 |
17 Island Road |
Origin |
(January 22, 2010) Report from City Solicitor |
Summary |
This report is an update on the ongoing investigation into potential by-law infractions at 17 Island Road. |
Financial Impact |
There is no financial impact beyond what has already been approved in the current year’s budget. |
Background Information |
Staff Report - 17 Island Road (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-26754.pdf) |
SC32.Bills | ACTION |
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Delegated |
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General Bills Confirmatory Bills |