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Agenda |
Regular |
Scarborough Community Council |
Meeting No. | 36 | Contact | Yvonne Davies, Committee Administrator | |
Meeting Date |
Tuesday, June 22, 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
1:30 p.m. - Item SC36.35, SC36.36 and SC36.37
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 - May 25, 2010
Speakers/Presentations – A complete list will be distributed at the meeting |
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SC36.1 | ACTION |
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Delegated |
Ward: 35 |
Business Improvement Area (BIA) Board of Management - Various Additions and Deletions |
Origin |
(June 1, 2010) Report from Director, Business Services, Economic Development and Culture |
Recommendations |
The Director, Business Services, Economic Development and Culture, recommends that:
1. Scarborough Community Council approve a deletion from the Crossroads of the Danforth Business Improvement Area (BIA) Board of Management as set out in Attachment 1. |
Summary |
The purpose of this report is to recommend Scarborough Community Council approve a deletion from the Crossroads of the Danforth 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 and Attachment 1 - Business Improvement Area (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-31077.pdf) |
SC36.2 | ACTION |
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Delegated |
Ward: 35 |
Request for Fence Exemption - 19 Camilla Crescent |
Origin |
(April 29, 2010) Report from Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, Scarborough District |
Recommendations |
Municipal Licensing and Standards, Scarborough District, recommends that Scarborough Community Council:
1. Refuse the existing front yard hedge which is approximately 1.6 metres high located on private property at 19 Camilla Crescent. |
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 consider a request by the owner(s) of 19 Camilla Crescent to be exempted from Chapter 447-Fences section (2) of the Toronto Municipal Code. This section states that the maximum height of a fence in the front yard on a residential property is 1.2 metres and a fence within 2.4 metres of a driveway shall be open mesh chain-link or of an equivalent open-fence so as to not obstruct the view of the boulevard or highway. The definition of a “fence” under Chapter 447 includes any hedge or shrub. |
Financial Impact |
There is no financial implication. |
Background Information |
Staff Report - Fence - 19 Camilla Crescent (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-30678.pdf) Attachment 1 - Photographs - 19 Camilla Crescent (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-30715.pdf) |
SC36.3 | ACTION |
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Delegated |
Ward: 36 |
Request for Fence Exemption - 7 Fallingbrook Drive |
Origin |
(April 29, 2010) Report from Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, Scarborough District |
Recommendations |
Municipal Licensing and Standards, Scarborough District, recommends that Scarborough Community Council:
1. Refuse the existing metal picket fence located in the rear of 7 Fallingbrook Drive. |
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 consider a request by the owner(s) of 7 Fallingbrook Drive to be exempted from Chapter 447-Fences section (3) of the Toronto Municipal Code. This section states that “vertical pickets shall be spaced not more than 38 millimetres apart where the horizontal rails are spaced less than 1.2 metres and are not more than 100 millimetres apart where the horizontal rails are spaced at least 1.2 metres apart.” |
Financial Impact |
There is no financial implication. |
Background Information |
Staff Report - Fence - 7 Fallingbrook Drive
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-30658.pdf) Attachment 1 - Photographs - 7 Fallingbrook Drive (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-30659.pdf) |
SC36.4 | ACTION |
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Delegated |
Ward: 36 |
Request for Fence Exemption - 73 Harewood Avenue |
Origin |
(April 29, 2010) Report from Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, Scarborough District |
Recommendations |
Municipal Licensing and Standards, Scarborough District, recommends that Scarborough Community Council:
1. Refuse the existing wood fence located in the front, side and rear yards along the whole north property line of 73 Harewood Avenue. |
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 consider a request by the owner(s) of 73 Harewood Avenue to be exempted from Chapter 447-Fences section (2) of the Toronto Municipal Code. This section states that a “fence in the front yard within 2.4 metres of the front lot line be a maximum 1.2 metres and a fence not within 2.4 metres be 1.2 metres high in the front yard and any other fence be a maximum 2 metres.” |
Financial Impact |
There is no financial implication. |
Background Information |
Staff Report - Fence - 73 Harewood Avenue (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-30683.pdf) Attachment 1 - Photographs - 73 Harewood Avenue (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-30724.pdf) |
SC36.5 | ACTION |
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Delegated |
Ward: 37 |
Request for Fence Exemption - 1196 Pharmacy Avenue |
Origin |
(April 28, 2010) Report from Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, Scarborough District |
Recommendations |
Municipal Licensing and Standards, Scarborough District, recommends that Scarborough Community Council:
1. Refuse the existing 2 metre high wood fence located within 2.4 metres of a driveway located on private property at 1196 Pharmacy Avenue. |
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 consider a request by the owner(s) of 1196 Pharmacy Avenue to be exempted from Chapter 447 - Fences section (2) of the Toronto Municipal Code. This section states that any fence within 2.4 metres of any driveway shall be an open mesh chain-link fence or of an equivalent open-fence construction for at least 2.4 metres from the lot line at which the driveway begins so as not to obstruct the view of the boulevard or highway. |
Financial Impact |
There is no financial implication. |
Background Information |
Staff Report - Fence - 1196 Pharmacy Avenue (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-30605.pdf) Attachment 1 - Photograph - 1196 Pharmacy Avenue (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-30713.pdf) |
SC36.6 | ACTION |
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Delegated |
Ward: 44 |
Request for Fence Exemption - 19 D'Arcy Magee Crescent |
Origin |
(June 1, 2010) Report from Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, Scarborough District |
Recommendations |
Municipal Licensing and Standards, Scarborough District, recommends that Scarborough Community Council:
1. Refuse the proposed rear yard fence alteration located on private property at 19 D’Arcy Magee Crescent. |
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 consider a request by the owner(s) of 19 D’Arcy Magee Crescent to be exempted from Chapter 447-Fences section (2) of the Toronto Municipal Code. This section states that a “fence in the front yard within 2.4 metres of the front lot line be a maximum of 1.2 metres and a fence not within 2.4 metres be l.2 metres high in the front yard and any other fence be a maximum of 2 metres.” |
Financial Impact |
There is no financial implication. |
Background Information |
Staff Report - Fence - 19 D'Arcy Magee Crescent (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-30944.pdf) Attachment - Photograph - 19 D'Arcy Magee Crescent (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-30945.pdf) |
SC36.7 | ACTION |
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Ward: 35 |
Naming of the Newly-Constructed Facility Located at 25 Mendelssohn Street "Warden Hilltop Community Centre" |
Origin |
(May 21, 2010) Report from General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation |
Recommendations |
The General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation recommends that:
1. City Council approve the naming of the newly-constructed facility at 25 Mendelssohn Street “Warden Hilltop Community Centre”. |
Summary |
The purpose of this report is to seek City Council approval to name the newly-constructed facility located at 25 Mendelssohn Street.
The Parks, Forestry and Recreation Division is recommending that the facility name Warden Hilltop Community Centre be officially adopted as the name of the new facility.
The Parks, Forestry and Recreation Division has exercised due diligence in ensuring that all criteria in the Naming and Renaming for Parks and Recreation Facilities Policy has been met and recommends the naming of this facility. |
Financial Impact |
There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report. |
Background Information |
Staff Report - Naming of a New Facility - 25 Mendelssohn Street (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-30606.pdf) |
SC36.8 | ACTION |
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Delegated |
Ward: 35 |
Proposed Renaming of Stamford Park to Jim McPherson Park |
Origin |
(June 3, 2010) Report from General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation |
Recommendations |
The General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation recommends that Scarborough Community Council:
1. Rename Stamford Park situated at 1255 Victoria Park to “Jim McPherson Park” in honour of Mr. McPherson’s significant contributions to the community and the development of soccer in the City of Toronto. |
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, regarding the renaming of Stamford Park located at 1255 Victoria Park in honour of Jim McPherson. Parks, Forestry, and Recreation staff is recommending that Stamford Park situated at 1255 Victoria Park be officially renamed “Jim McPherson Park” in honour of Mr. McPherson’s significant contributions to the community and the enhancement of soccer in the City of Toronto. |
Financial Impact |
There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report. |
Background Information |
Staff Report - Rename - Stamford Park (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-30925.pdf) |
SC36.9 | ACTION |
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Delegated |
Ward: 40 |
Renaming of Leafield Drive South to "Leafield Drive" |
Origin |
(June 3, 2010) Report from City Surveyor |
Recommendations |
The City Surveyor recommends that:
1. The public street named Leafield Drive South, extending northerly from Huntingwood Drive, be renamed as "Leafield Drive".
2. The appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto, including the introduction of a renaming by-law. |
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 recommends that Leafield Drive South, extending northerly from Huntingwood Drive, be renamed as “Leafield Drive”, to establish one street name from Huntingwood Drive to Altair Avenue. |
Financial Impact |
There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report. |
Background Information |
Staff Report and Attachment 1 - Rename - Leafield Drive South (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-30938.pdf) |
SC36.10 | ACTION |
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Delegated |
Ward: 36 |
Request to Grant or Refuse the Application to Demolish a Residential Building at 3354 Kingston Road with No Building Permit Issued |
Origin |
(May 31, 2010) Report from Director, Toronto Building, Scarborough District |
Recommendations |
Toronto Building, Scarborough District, recommends that Scarborough Community Council:
1. Approve the application to demolish the subject residential building at 3354 Kingston Road with the following conditions:
a. that a construction fence be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article III, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official;
b. that all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition;
c. that the site be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 623-5 and 629-10, paragraph B;
d. that any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill;
e. that in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 363-12, the applicant for the demolition permit constructs and substantially completes the new building to be erected on the site of the residential property to be demolished not later than two years from the day demolition of the existing building is commenced; and
f. that on failure to complete the new building within the time specified in (e) above, the City Clerk shall be entitled to enter on the collector’s roll, to be collected in like manner as municipal taxes, the sum of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) for each dwelling unit contained in the residential property in respect of which the demolition permit is issued and that such sum shall, until payment, be a lien or charge upon the lands in respect of which the permit to demolish the residential property is issued. |
Summary |
This report is about a matter for which Scarborough Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision.
In accordance with By-law No. 1009-2006, I refer the demolition permit application for 3354 Kingston Road to Scarborough Community Council to grant or refuse the application, including any conditions, if any, to be attached to the permit. |
Financial Impact |
Future property tax revenues may be reduced due to a change in the property’s classification. |
Background Information |
Staff Report - Demolition - 3354 Kingston Road (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-30762.pdf) Attachments 1 and 2 - 3354 Kingston Road (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-30763.pdf) |
SC36.11 | ACTION |
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Delegated |
Ward: 42 |
Request to Grant or Refuse the Application to Demolish a Residential Building at 64 Wandering Trail with No Building Permit Issued |
Origin |
(May 31, 2010) Report from Director, Toronto Building, Scarborough District |
Recommendations |
Toronto Building, Scarborough District, recommends that Scarborough Community Council:
1. Approve the application to demolish the subject residential building at 64 Wandering Trail with the following conditions:
a. that a construction fence be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article III, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official;
b. that all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition;
c. that the site be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 623-5 and 629-10, paragraph B; and
d. that any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill. |
Summary |
This report is about a matter for which Scarborough Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision.
In accordance with By-law No. 1009-2006, I refer the demolition permit application for 64 Wandering Trail to Scarborough Community Council to grant or refuse the application, including any conditions, if any, to be attached to the permit. |
Financial Impact |
Future property tax revenues may be reduced due to a change in the property’s classification. |
Background Information |
Staff Report - Demolition - 64 Wandering Trail (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-30773.pdf) Attachments 1 and 2 - 64 Wandering Trail (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-30774.pdf) |
SC36.12 | ACTION |
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Ward: 41 |
Assumption of Services - North East Corner of Sandhurst Circle and White Heather Boulevard - Registered Plan of Subdivision 66M-2438 |
Origin |
(June 1, 2010) Report from City Solicitor |
Recommendations |
The City Solicitor recommends that:
1. City Council assume the services installed for Registered Plan 66M-2438 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 with respect to this development Plan 66M-2438.
3. City Council direct that an assumption By-law be prepared to assume the public highways and municipal services in Subdivision Plan 66M-2438.
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-2438 to Toronto Hydro. |
Summary |
This report requests Council's authority for the City to assume the services with respect to the above development. |
Financial Impact |
The Recommendations have no financial impact beyond what has already been approved in the current year's budget. |
Background Information |
Staff Report and Attachment 1 - Assumption of Services - Sandhurst Circle (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-30904.pdf) |
SC36.13 | ACTION |
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Ward: 44 |
Assumption of Services - West of Tideswell Boulevard, North of Highway 401 - Registered Plan of Subdivision 66M-2410 |
Origin |
(June 1, 2010) Report from City Solicitor |
Recommendations |
The City Solicitor recommends that:
1. City Council assume the services installed for Registered Plan 66M-2410 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 with the exception of a cash deposit in the amount of $10,000.00 as set out in the report.
3. City Council direct that an assumption By-law be prepared to assume the public highways and municipal services in Subdivision Plan 66M-2410.
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-2410 to Toronto Hydro. |
Summary |
This report requests Council’s authority for the City to assume the services with respect to the above development. |
Financial Impact |
The Recommendations have no financial impact beyond what has already been approved in the current year’s budget. |
Background Information |
Staff Report and Attachment 1 - Assumption of Services - Tideswell Boulevard (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-30912.pdf) |
SC36.14 | ACTION |
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Ward: 44 |
Assumption of Services - 18 Tideswell Boulevard - Sundance (Tideswell) Development Corporation |
Origin |
(June 1, 2010) Report from City Solicitor |
Recommendations |
The City Solicitor recommends that:
1. City Council assume the services installed for the above development.
2. City Council authorize the Legal Services Division to release the performance guarantee held with respect to the above development.
3. City Council direct that an assumption By-law be prepared to assume the municipal services in the above development.
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. |
Summary |
This report requests Council’s authority for the City to assume the services with respect to the above development. |
Financial Impact |
The Recommendations have no financial impact beyond what has already been approved in the current year’s budget. |
Background Information |
Staff Report and Attachment 1 - Assumption of Services - 18 Tideswell Boulevard (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-30917.pdf) |
(Deferred from May 25, 2010 - 2010.SC35.13) |
SC36.15 | ACTION |
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Delegated |
Ward: 41 |
Proposed Minor Street Stop Signs – Briarscross Boulevard Area |
Origin |
(April 23, 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.
During an operational review on Silversted Drive, Transportation Services staff identified eight uncontrolled three-way intersections in the immediate area of Briarscross Boulevard and Pipers Green Avenue.
It is recommended that minor street stop signs be installed at the subject eight 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 $2,250.00. The funding for these stop controls is available in the Transportation Services 2010 Operating Budget, within Cost Centre TP0397. |
Background Information |
Staff Report - Minor Street Stop Signs - Briarscross Boulevard Area (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-30684.pdf) Location Plan - Briarscross Boulevard Area (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-30685.pdf) |
SC36.16 | ACTION |
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Ward: 35 |
Proposed Installation of Traffic Control Signals on Victoria Park Avenue, approximately 170m North of Denton Avenue (New TTC Bus Terminal Exit) |
Origin |
(May 26, 2010) Report from Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District |
Recommendations |
Transportation Services, Scarborough District, recommends that Scarborough Community Council recommends that City Council:
1. Approve the installation of new Traffic Control Signals on Victoria Park Avenue, approximately 170 metres north of Denton Avenue.
2. Amend the appropriate by-law(s) accordingly. |
Summary |
This staff report is about a matter for which the Community does not have delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.
The purpose of this report is to obtain approval for the installation of Traffic Control Signals on Victoria Park Avenue, approximately 170 metres north of Denton Avenue.
This report recommends that the City install these new traffic control signals. |
Financial Impact |
These traffic signals will be funded by the Toronto Transit Commission. This results in no financial impact on the Transportation Services budget. The proposed Traffic Control Signals are estimated to cost $200,000.00. |
Background Information |
Staff Report - Traffic Control Signals - Victoria Park Avenue - Denton Avenue (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-31021.pdf) Location Map - Victoria Park Avenue - Denton Avenue (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-31022.pdf) |
SC36.17 | ACTION |
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Ward: 37 |
Pedestrian Crossing Protection Study and Safety Review of Pedestrian Refuge Island on Eglinton Avenue East, 149 Metres west of Brimley Road |
Origin |
(May 21, 2010) Report from Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District |
Recommendations |
Transportation Services, Scarborough District, recommends that Scarborough Community Council recommend that City Council:
1. Approve the removal of the Pedestrian Refuge Island on Eglinton Avenue East, 149 metres west of Brimley Road.
2. Pursuant to the City of Toronto Act 2006, authorize the appropriate City officials to prepare the necessary Road Alteration By-law.
3. 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 removing/retaining the Pedestrian Refuge Island on Eglinton Avenue East, 149 metres west of Brimley Road.
Traffic studies reveal that the warrant or technical justification for the pedestrian refuge island is no longer met at this location. |
Financial Impact |
The financial cost of removing the pedestrian refuge island would be approximately $7,000.00. Once approved, the funding for this removal would be charged through the Safety and Operational Improvements budget. |
Background Information |
Staff Report and Appendix 1- Pedestrian Crossing Protection Study - Eglinton Avenue East - Brimley Road (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-31028.pdf) Location Map - Eglinton Avenue East (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-31029.pdf) |
SC36.18 | ACTION |
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Delegated |
Ward: 37 |
Request for an Encroachment Agreement for Subsurface Environmental Investigation - 1030 Birchmount Road |
Origin |
(May 25, 2010) Report from Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District |
Recommendations |
Transportation Services, Scarborough District, recommends that Scarborough Community Council:
1. Approve the application for an encroachment agreement for 1030 Birchmount Road, subject to the following conditions:
a. That the owner(s) enter into an encroachment agreement with the City to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the General Manager of Transportation Services;
b. That the life of the Agreement be limited to 5 years from the date of registration on title or to the date of removal of the encroachment(s) at which time, the City may consider the Agreement for further extension, if requested by the applicant;
c. The appropriate staff be directed to assist with establishment of a mitigation plan;
d. That indemnification be provided to the City for all liability relating in any way to the encroachment with the City of Toronto added as additional insured 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 may require;
e. That in the event of sale or transfer of the property abutting the encroachment, Legal Services be authorized to extend the Encroachment Agreement to the new owner, subject to the approval of the General Manager of Transportation Services; and
f. The owner(s) pay the following fees:
a. Application Fee of $2,068.59.
b. Legal Administration Cost and Registration on Title, plus disbursements including G.S.T.
c. Encroachment deposit of $225.00 per monitoring well.
2. Authorize the City Solicitor to prepare and execute the encroachment agreement. |
Summary |
This staff report is about a matter that the Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.
The purpose of this report is to consider a request by the owner(s) of 1030 Birchmount Road, to install monitoring wells within the City of Toronto right-of-way on Ashtonbee Road and Birchmount Road. The approval process requires that the adjacent property owner, CGU Canada Services Inc. enter into an encroachment agreement with the City of Toronto in order to obtain a Utility Cut Permit, so that soil samples can be excavated and monitoring wells be installed. This will lead to establishing a course of action on how to mitigate any potential contamination of the Birchmount Road and Ashtonbee Road right-of-ways and any other City land. |
Financial Impact |
There is no financial impact anticipated resulting from the adoption of this report. |
Background Information |
Staff Report - Encroachment Agreement - 1030 Birchmount Road (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-31030.pdf) Location Map - 1030 Birchmount Road (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-31031.pdf) |
SC36.19 | ACTION |
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Delegated |
Ward: 37 |
Proposed Removal of a Disabled Parking Zone on the West Side of Portsdown Road at 92 Portsdown Road |
Origin |
(May 19, 2010) Report from Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District |
Recommendations |
Transportation Services, Scarborough District, recommends that Scarborough Community Council:
1. Rescind the no parking regulation, as identified in the Appendix 1 of this report.
2. 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 responds to a concern regarding a redundant disabled parking zone in front of 92 Portsdown Road. Transportation staff has confirmed that this disabled parking zone is no longer needed as the resident has moved.
It is recommended that “Disabled Parking Zone” signs and by-law be removed for the west side of Portsdown Road directly in front of 92 Portsdown Road. |
Financial Impact |
The financial cost of removing these parking prohibition signs is approximately $100.00. Funding for the signs is available in the Transportation Services 2010 Operating Budget, within Cost Centre TP0397. |
Background Information |
Staff Report - Removal of a Disabled Parking Zone - 92 Portsdown Road (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-31032.pdf) Location Map - 92 Portsdown Road (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-31033.pdf) |
SC36.20 | ACTION |
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Ward: 37 |
Proposed Traffic Control Signals – 111 Progress Avenue |
Origin |
(May 20, 2010) Report from Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District |
Recommendations |
Transportation Services, Scarborough District, recommends that Scarborough Community Council recommend that City Council:
1. Approve the installation of traffic control signals at 111 Progress Avenue.
2. 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 obtain approval for the installation of traffic control signals at 111 Progress Avenue.
Traffic studies reveal that a pedestrian crossover is warranted; however, a safety review indicates that this intersection is not a suitable location for a pedestrian crossover. As a result, traffic control signals should be installed. |
Financial Impact |
The financial cost of installing these new traffic control signals is approximately $125,000.00. The funding for these signals is available in Transportation Services Division’s Capital Works Budget under Project No. CTP710-01. |
Background Information |
Staff Report - Traffic Control Signals - 111 Progress Avenue (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-31034.pdf) Location Map - 111 Progress Avenue (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-31035.pdf) |
SC36.21 | ACTION |
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Delegated |
Ward: 37 |
Proposed Parking Regulation Amendments on the East Side of Gooderham Drive between Lawrence Avenue East and Brian Avenue |
Origin |
(May 20, 2010) Report from Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District |
Recommendations |
Transportation Services, Scarborough District, recommends that Scarborough Community Council:
1. Rescind the parking regulations, as identified in Appendix 1 of this report.
2. Enact the parking regulations, as identified in Appendix 2 of this report.
3. 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 responds to a concern about lack of parking regulations on the east sides of Gooderham Drive between Lawrence Avenue East and Brian Avenue. Staff has confirmed the need for parking regulations in order to maintain safe and efficient two-way traffic, adequate sight lines while enabling roadway maintenance. In addition the area residents have expressed their support for the parking regulations in the form of a petition. |
Financial Impact |
The financial cost of installing these parking prohibition signs is approximately $2,500.00. Funding for the signs is available in the Transportation Services 2010 Operating Budget, within Cost Centre TP0397. |
Background Information |
Staff Report - Parking Regulation - Gooderham Drive (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-31036.pdf) Location Map - Gooderham Drive (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-31037.pdf) |
SC36.22 | ACTION |
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Ward: 38 |
Left-Turn Prohibition Regulation - 1250 Markham Road |
Origin |
(May 18, 2010) Report from Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District |
Recommendations |
Transportation Services, Scarborough District, recommends that Scarborough Community Council recommends that City Council:
1. Enact the “Prohibition Turns” regulation, as identified in the 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.
The purpose of this report is to obtain approval to enact a No Left Turn regulation at the southerly access to 1250 Markham Road. |
Financial Impact |
These traffic control signs have been fully funded by the developer. This results in no financial impact on the Transportation Services Budget. The proposed Traffic Control Signage is estimated to cost approximately $1,000.00. |
Background Information |
Staff Report - Left Turn Prohibition Regulation - 1250 Markham Road (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-31046.pdf) Location Map - 1250 Markham Road (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-31047.pdf) |
SC36.23 | ACTION |
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Ward: 38 |
Traffic Control Signals Not Recommended - Bellamy Road North and Eastpark Boulevard |
Origin |
(May 20, 2010) Report from 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 pedestrian crossing protection in the form of a pedestrian refuge island at the intersection of Bellamy Road North and Eastpark Boulevard since the road is too narrow for such an island.
2. Not approve the installation of pedestrian crossing protection in the form of a pedestrian crossover at the intersection of Bellamy Road North and Eastpark Boulevard since the road has too many lanes to cross.
3. Not approve the installation of pedestrian crossing protection in the form of traffic control signals at the intersection of Bellamy Road North and Eastpark Boulevard.
4. 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 review the feasibility of the installation of traffic control signals at Bellamy Road North and Eastpark Boulevard.
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 $150,000.00 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 - Control Signals - Bellamy Road North and Eastpark Boulevard (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-31048.pdf) Location Map - Bellamy Road North and Eastpark Boulevard (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-31049.pdf) |
SC36.24 | ACTION |
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Ward: 38 |
Pedestrian Crossing Protection Not Recommended - on Ellesmere Road at Parkington Crescent |
Origin |
(May 21, 2010) Report from 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 pedestrian crossing protection in the form of a pedestrian refuge island at the intersection of Ellesmere Road and Parkington Crescent since the road is not wide enough and it would block access.
2. Not approve the installation of pedestrian crossing protection in the form of a pedestrian crossover at the intersection of Ellesmere Road and Parkington Crescent since the road has too many lanes to cross.
3. Not approve the installation of pedestrian crossing protection in the form of traffic control signals at the intersection of Ellesmere Road and Parkington Crescent.
4. 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 advise on the feasibility of installing pedestrian crossing protection in various forms at this intersection in Ward 38.
It is recommended that no pedestrian crossing protection be installed at this intersection. |
Financial Impact |
There is no financial impact associated with this report; however, the highest financial cost of installing a pedestrian crossing protection, by way of traffic control signals, is approximately $150,000.00. Funding for traffic control signals is not available in the Transportation Services 2010 Operating Budget, within the Division’s Capital Works Budget under Project No. CTP710-01 at this time. |
Background Information |
Staff Report - Pedestrian Crossing - Ellesmere Road at Parkington Crescent (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-31050.pdf) Location Map - Ellesmere Road at Parkington Crescent (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-31051.pdf) |
SC36.25 | ACTION |
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Delegated |
Ward: 39 |
Proposed School Zone Parking Regulations Amendments on Chester Le Boulevard |
Origin |
(May 19, 2010) Report from Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District |
Recommendations |
Transportation Services, Scarborough District, recommends that Scarborough Community Council:
1. Rescind the parking regulations, as identified in Appendix 1 of this report.
2. Enact the parking regulations, as identified in Appendix 2 and 3 of this report.
3. 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 responds to a concern raised by the local councillor about parking regulations in a school zone on Chester Le Boulevard. Specifically, the councillor expressed concerns that the previously enacted parking regulations are not congruent with the current methodology of establishing school side permissive parking and opposite side no stopping. School side permissive parking and opposite side no stopping minimizes children’s crossings of the roadway while maintain safe and efficient two-way traffic.
It is recommended that Transportation Services amend the parking regulation by-laws on the both sides of Chester Le Boulevard in the vicinity of the junior public school. |
Financial Impact |
The financial cost of installing these new parking regulation signs is approximately $3,500.00. The funding for these signs is available in Transportation Services Division’s Operating Budget under TP0397. |
Background Information |
Staff Report - School Zone Parking - Chester Le Boulevard (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-31052.pdf) Location Map - Chester Le Boulevard (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-31053.pdf) |
SC36.26 | ACTION |
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Delegated |
Ward: 39 |
Proposed Parking Regulation Amendments on the East and South Side of Glencoyne Crescent on the Curve |
Origin |
(May 20, 2010) Report from Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District |
Recommendations |
Transportation Services, Scarborough District, recommends that Scarborough Community Council:
1. Enact the parking regulations as identified in Appendix 1 of this report.
2. 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 responds to a concern about lack of parking regulations on the east and south sides of Glencoyne Crescent on a curve. Staff has confirmed the need for parking regulations in order to maintain safe and efficient two-way traffic, adequate sight lines while enabling roadway maintenance.
It is recommended that Transportation Services install “No Parking, Anytime, on the east and south side of Glencoyne Crescent at the inside of the curve in the roadway. |
Financial Impact |
The financial cost of installing these parking prohibition signs is approximately $500.00. Funding for the signs is available in the Transportation Services 2010 Operating Budget, within Cost Centre TP0397. |
Background Information |
Staff Report - Parking Regulation - Glencoyne Crescent (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-31054.pdf) Location Map - Glencoyne Crescent (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-31055.pdf) |
SC36.27 | ACTION |
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Ward: 39 |
Proposed Northbound Left-Turn Prohibition - Mountcastle Gate at Steeles Avenue East |
Origin |
(May 20, 2010) Report from Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District |
Recommendations |
Transportation Services, Scarborough District, recommends that Scarborough Community Council recommend that City Council:
1. Approve the installation of a northbound left-turn prohibition on Mountcastle Gate at Steeles Avenue East as identified in Appendix 1 of this report.
2. 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 obtain approval for the installation of a Northbound Left-Turn Prohibition on Mountcastle Gate at Steeles Avenue East, 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.
Traffic studies reveal that a Northbound Left-Turn Prohibition is warranted. |
Financial Impact |
The financial cost of installing the appropriate signage is approximately $750.00. Funding for the signs is available in the Transportation Services 2010 Operating Budget, within Cost Centre, TP0397. |
Background Information |
Staff Report - Left-Turn Prohibition - Mountcastle Gate at Steeles Avenue East (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-31057.pdf) Location Map - Mountcastle Gate (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-31058.pdf) |
SC36.28 | ACTION |
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Delegated |
Ward: 41 |
Proposed Parking Regulations - Select Avenue |
Origin |
(May 19, 2010) Report from Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District |
Recommendations |
Transportation Services, Scarborough District, recommends that Scarborough Community Council:
1. Enact the parking regulations, as identified in Appendix 1 of this report.
2. 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 responds to a concern about lack of parking regulations on the north and south sides of Select Avenue in the vicinity of the driveway to the industrial warehouse building at 91 Select Avenue. Staff has confirmed the need for parking regulations, in order to maintain safe and efficient traffic operation, by providing large transport trucks servicing the subject property an area clear of parked vehicles in which to manoeuvre.
It is recommended that Transportation Services install “No Parking Anytime” regulations on both the north and south sides of Select Avenue within 27 metres of the subject driveway. In addition, to maintain clear sight lines, staff also recommends that 15 metre corner “No Parking Anytime” regulations be installed at the nearby intersection of Select Avenue and State Crown Boulevard. |
Financial Impact |
The financial cost of installing these parking prohibition signs is approximately $4,000.00. Funding for the signs is available in the Transportation Services 2010 Operating Budget, within Cost Centre TP0397. |
Background Information |
Staff Report - Parking Regulations - Select Avenue (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-31060.pdf) Location Map - Select Avenue (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-31061.pdf) |
SC36.29 | ACTION |
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Ward: 41 |
Proposed No Right Turn on Red Regulations at the intersection of Midland Avenue and Silver Star Boulevard/South Shields Avenue |
Origin |
(May 20, 2010) Report from Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District |
Recommendations |
Transportation Services, Scarborough District, recommends that Scarborough Community Council recommend that City Council:
1. Enact the no right turn on red regulations as identified in Appendix 1 of this report.
2. 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 advise on the need to install northbound and southbound “No Right Turn on Red” prohibitions at this Traffic Control Signal. |
Financial Impact |
The cost of installing the appropriate signage is approximately $2000.00. Funding for the signs is available in the Transportation Services 2010 Operating Budget, within Cost Centre TP0397. |
Background Information |
Staff Report - Right Turn - Midland Avenue and Silver Star Boulevard (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-31062.pdf) Location Map - Midland Avenue and Silver Star Boulevard/South Shields Avenue (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-31063.pdf) |
SC36.30 | ACTION |
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Delegated |
Ward: 42 |
Proposed Stopping/Parking Regulations on Wickson Trail at Grey Owl Junior Public School |
Origin |
(May 19, 2010) Report from Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District |
Recommendations |
Transportation Services, Scarborough District, recommends that Scarborough Community Council:
1. Rescind the stopping regulations, as identified in Appendix 1 of this report.
2. Enact the parking and stopping regulations, as identified in Appendix 2 of this report.
3. 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 on Wickson Trail details the minor on-street stopping and parking regulation changes required to enhance both traffic safety and flow in front of Grey Owl Junior Public School. The “school side” parking and “opposite side” no stopping regulations outlined in this report are consistent with those found at many other school zones in the Scarborough District.
Community Council’s approval of the stopping/parking regulations will enhance traffic safety at this location and allow enforcement by the Toronto Police Service. |
Financial Impact |
The financial cost of installing these parking regulation signs is approximately $3,000.00. Funding for the signs is available in the Transportation Services 2010 Operating Budget, within Cost Centre TP0397. |
Background Information |
Staff Report - Parking Regulations - Wickson Trail at Grey Owl Junior Public School (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-31065.pdf) Location Map - Wickson Trail at Grey Owl Junior Public School (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-31066.pdf) |
SC36.31 | ACTION |
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Delegated |
Ward: 42 |
Speed Limit Regulation on Sewells Road - From Steeles Avenue East to Old Finch Avenue (south intersection) |
Origin |
(May 21, 2010) Report from Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District |
Recommendations |
Transportation Services, Scarborough District staff recommends that Scarborough Community Council recommend that City Council:
1. Rescind the speed limit regulations, as identified in Appendix 1 of this report.
2. Enact the speed regulations, as identified in Appendix 2 of this report.
3. 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 on Sewells Road proposes a reduction of the speed limit to 40 km/h along the northerly portion (from Steeles Avenue East to 625 metres south) and a proposed 50 km/h speed limit along the remaining southerly portion of Sewells Road to Old Finch Avenue. These proposed new speed limits are recommended due to unique roadway characteristics.
Scarborough Community Council’s approval of the 40 km/h and 50 km/h speed limit amendments will better define the speed limits and should enhance roadway operation and safety along the subject roadway. |
Financial Impact |
The financial cost of installing speed limit signage as well as speed signs is approximately $2,500.00. Funding for the signs is available in the Transportation Services 2010 Operating Budget, within Cost Centre TP0397. |
Background Information |
Staff Report - Speed Limit - Steeles Avenue East to Old Finch Avenue (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-31067.pdf) Location Map - Steeles Avenue East to Old Finch Avenue (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-31068.pdf) |
SC36.32 | ACTION |
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Ward: 42 |
Traffic Control Signals Recommended - Rouge River Drive/West Intersection and Sheppard Avenue East |
Origin |
(May 20, 2010) Report from Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District |
Recommendations |
Transportation Services, Scarborough District, recommends that Scarborough Community Council recommend that City Council:
1. Approve the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Rouge River Drive/west intersection and Sheppard Avenue East.
2. 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 secure authority for the installation of Traffic Control Signals at Rouge River Drive/west intersection and Sheppard Avenue East.
Traffic studies reveal that pedestrian crossing protection is warranted in the form of traffic control signals. |
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 $150,000.00 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. |
Background Information |
Staff Report - Control Signals - Rouge River Drive (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-31069.pdf) Location Map - Rouge River Drive - Sheppard Avenue East (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-31070.pdf) |
SC36.33 | ACTION |
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Ward: 44 |
1625 Military Trail - Official Plan, Rezoning and Site Plan Control Applications - Preliminary Report |
Origin |
(June 1, 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 for the lands at 1625 Military Trail 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 April 19, 2010 and is subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.
An official plan amendment, zoning by-law amendment and site plan control application have been submitted for a 4-storey, 160-unit retirement home. The gross floor area of the proposed building is 13 111 square metres (141,130 square feet). A total of 66 at grade parking spaces are proposed. The official plan amendment application is required to amend Site and Area Specific Policy Number 293 to provide for a 160-unit retirement home and to reduce the right-of-way width of Military Trail between Old Kingston Road and Highway 2A from 27 metres to 23 metres. The zoning by-law amendment application seeks to rezone the property from Multiple-Family Residential (M) in the Highland Creek Community Zoning By-law No. 10827 to an Apartment Residential (A) Zone.
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.
The application has been circulated to City divisions and external agencies, where appropriate, for comment. The report recommends that a community consultation meeting be scheduled by City Planning staff, in consultation with the Ward Councillor. A final report and a public meeting under the Planning Act is targeted for the first quarter of 2011, providing the applicant submits required information in a timely manner. |
Financial Impact |
The recommendations in this report have no financial impact. |
Background Information |
Staff Report and Attachments 1-6 - 1625 Military Trail (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-30950.pdf) |
SC36.34 | ACTION |
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Ward: 44 |
Northeast corner of Morningside Avenue and Military Trail - Pan Am Games Aquatic Centre - Rezoning Application - Preliminary Report |
Origin |
(June 2, 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 for the lands at the north-east corner of Morningside Avenue and Military Trail 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 application proposes to rezone the subject lands to permit the use of the lands for a recreational sports facility. This facility will include two 50 metre swimming pools, a running track, gymnasium(s), meeting rooms, ancillary offices, food and retail uses. This facility will also serve as the Aquatic Centre for the 2015 Pan/Parapan American Games.
This report provides preliminary information on the application and seeks Community Council's directions on further processing of the application and on the community consultation process. The application is currently considered “incomplete” under the Planning Act, and additional information is required from the applicant. The applicant is encouraged to submit additional required materials so that staff can properly evaluate the application.
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Financial Impact |
The recommendations in this report have no financial impact. |
Background Information |
Staff Report and Attachments 1-4 - Morningside Avenue and Military Trail (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-30951.pdf) |
SC36.35 | ACTION |
1:30 PM |
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Ward: 37 |
2025 Midland Avenue - Rezoning Application - Final Report |
Public Notice Given |
Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990 |
Origin |
(June 2, 2010) Report from Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District |
Recommendations |
The City Planning Division recommends that City Council:
1. Amend Employment District By-law No. 24982 (Progress) for the lands at 2025 Midland Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft zoning by-law amendment attached as Attachment 5.
2. Authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft zoning by-law amendment as may be required. |
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 lands at 2025 Midland Avenue to permit a four-storey, 2787 square metre (30,000 s.f.), medical/office building, including ground floor commercial uses. Current employment uses permitted on the site would be maintained.
The proposed land uses are 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 medical/office building and commercial uses on the site are compatible with surrounding development and appropriate for this location.
This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the zoning by-law. |
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-30952.pdf) |
SC36.36 | ACTION |
1:30 PM |
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Ward: 41 |
96 State Crown Boulevard - Rezoning Application - Final Report |
Public Notice Given |
Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990 |
Origin |
(June 2, 2010) Report from Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District |
Recommendations |
The City Planning Division recommends that:
1. City Council amend Employment Districts Zoning By-law No. 24982 (Tapscott Employment District) for the lands at 96 State Crown Boulevard, substantially in accordance with the draft zoning by-law amendment attached as Attachment 5.
2. City Council amend the Scarborough Site Plan Control By-law No. 21319 substantially in accordance with the draft site plan control by-law attached as Attachment 6.
3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft by-laws as may be required.
4. Before introducing the necessary zoning by-law Bill for enactment, City Council require the applicant to enter into a site plan control agreement under Section 41(16) of the Planning Act and Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act. |
Summary |
This application proposes to rezone the lands at 96 State Crown Boulevard in order to permit a vehicle repair garage (auto body and painting), an ancillary vehicle sales operation and vehicle parking or display within the State Crown Boulevard street yard.
Industrial uses and vehicle service garages are permitted on the subject property. The proposed vehicle repair garage and ancillary vehicle sales uses are considered appropriate with the proposed development standards to ensure that they will be at a scale and location on the property that does not detract from other uses within the employment area. Also, in designating the property under site plan control, the subject lands would be developed with a site design which includes landscaping, screening and limited street yard parking to ensure that the lands remain compatible with the surrounding area.
This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the zoning by-law and to further place the subject lands under site plan control. |
Financial Impact |
The recommendations in this report have no financial impact. |
Background Information |
Staff Report and Attachments 1-6 - 96 State Crown Boulevard (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-30956.pdf) |
SC36.37 | ACTION |
1:30 PM |
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Ward: 38 |
Southeast Corner of Corporate Drive and Consilium Place - Official Plan & Zoning Application - Final Report |
Public Notice Given |
Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990 |
Origin |
(June 4, 2010) Report from Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District |
Recommendations |
The City Planning Division recommends that City Council:
1. Amend the Official Plan for the lands at the southeast corner of Corporate Drive and Consilium Place, substantially in accordance with the draft official plan amendment attached as Attachment 10.
2. Amend the zoning by-law for the lands at the southeast corner of Corporate Drive and Consilium Place, substantially in accordance with the draft zoning by-law amendment attached as Attachment 11.
3. Authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft official plan amendment and draft zoning by-law amendment as may be required.
4. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the owner to provide a cheque payable to the City of Toronto, in the amount of $400,000.00 for the purposes of conducting a Markham Branch (Corporate Drive) Flood Remediation Study which would include a Technical Study and Environmental Assessment (EA) Study of the feasibility, cost and options to remove the owner’s lands and other affected private lands in the vicinity, from the floodplain.
5. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the owner to enter into an agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, and the City Solicitor, such agreement to be registered on title to the lands to secure the following facilities, services and matters totalling $2,000,000:
Phase I:
a. an indexed cash contribution of $1,000,000.00 payable to the City of Toronto prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit for the Phase I development (760 dwelling units) for the provision of the following:
i. $400,000 to fund improvements to the Scarborough Animal Centre;
ii. $300,000 to fund showers/multi-purpose room/gym facilities within the new Scarborough Centre Branch Library to be constructed adjacent to the Scarborough Civic Centre and/or to fund construction of these facilities within the Scarborough Civic Centre and improvements to the pedestrian access between the Library and the Scarborough Civic Centre;
iii. $100,000 for Public Art within the public realm adjacent to, or in close proximity to the subject site;
iv. $100,000 for the Scarborough Walk of Fame; and
v. $100,000 to fund improvements to the Toronto Wildlife Centre.
Phase II:
b. an indexed cash contribution of $1,000,000.00 payable to the City of Toronto prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit for the Phase II development (755 dwelling units) for the provision of the following:
i. $400,000 to fund improvements to the Scarborough Animal Centre;
ii. $400,000 to fund improvements/restoration to the Woodlot of the Civic Precinct of the Scarborough Centre; improvements to and/or re-naturalization/restoration of the open space and/or channel of the Markham Branch of the East Highland Creek, and street tree planting within the McCowan Precinct of the Scarborough Centre;
iii. $100,000 for the Scarborough Walk of Fame; and
iv. $100,000 to fund improvements to the Toronto Wildlife Centre.
c. Additional matters in support of the development, to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement, as a legal convenience, are set out in Attachment 1 (Matters to be Secured in the Section 37 Agreement) of this report, and include matters respecting:
• funding of a Flood Remediation Study by the owner; • completion of the Study to the satisfaction of the City and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority; • remediation works to be completed by the City and funded by the owner; • cost-sharing of the Study and remediation works; • floodplain management; • conditions for the removal of a Holding (H) provision (zoning by-law); • land conveyances and timing; • provision of easements; • provision of a privately-owned, publicly accessible open space park; • matters to be addressed under site plan control review; and • submission/approval of architectural and landscape plans and drawings.
6. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, all architectural and landscape plans and drawings submitted to the City Planning Division for review on May 31, 2010, are to the satisfaction of the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District. |
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 mixed use development consisting of four residential buildings, ranging in height from 36 to 45 storeys and containing 1,515 dwelling units. The buildings would be connected by four and five-storey podium elements containing townhouse units, retail space and residential amenity areas. The development is proposed to be constructed in two phases. Phase I consists of the west portion of the site along Consilium Place. Phase II, comprising the east portion of the site, adjacent to the East Highland Creek, would be subject to a Holding (H) provision in the zoning by-law which would not be removed until issues related to floodplain and stormwater management have been resolved.
This report reviews and recommends approval of applications to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, including the requirement for community benefits in return for the increased height and density, pursuant to the provisions of Section 37 of the Planning Act. |
Financial Impact |
The recommendations in this report have no financial impact. |
Background Information |
Staff Report and Attachments 1-11 - Corporate Drive and Consilium Place (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-31321.pdf) |
Communications |
(June 5, 2010) Letter from Ellen Hazelton (SC.Main.SC36.37.1) (June 7, 2010) Letter from Mian Fang (SC.Main.SC36.37.2) (June 7, 2010) Letter from Zhong Zheng Fang (SC.Main.SC36.37.3) (June 7, 2010) Letter from Gao Zhang Xie (SC.Main.SC36.37.4) (June 10, 2010) E-mail from Marshall Fei (SC.Supp.SC36.37.5) (June 11, 2010) Letter from Susan Woo, Property Manager, DEL Property Management Inc. (SC.Supp.SC36.37.6) |
SC36.38 | ACTION |
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Ward: 39 |
Ontario Municipal Board Hearing - 2699 Kennedy Road - Committee of Adjustment Decision |
Origin |
(June 4, 2010) Letter from Councillor Mike Del Grande |
Recommendations |
It is recommended that:
1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to amend the Ontario Municipal Board hearing in support of the Committee of Adjustment decision regarding variance application at 2699 Kennedy Road (A043/10SC). |
Summary |
The Scarborough Committee of Adjustment, at its meeting on May 12, 2010, dealt with an application (A043/10SC) to request a permanent variance for a massage therapy healing clinic in a single family dwelling at 2699 Kennedy Road.
The variance application was refused by the Committee and the applicant has subsequently appealed the matter to the Ontario Municipal Board. |
Background Information |
Letter from Councillor Del Grande - OMB Hearing - 2699 Kennedy Road (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-31071.pdf) Committee of Adjustment Notice of Decision - File A043/10SC (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-31072.pdf) |
SC36.39 | ACTION |
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Ward: 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44 |
State of Hockey in Scarborough Task Force |
Origin |
(June 2, 2010) Letter from Councillor Michael Thompson |
Summary |
The purpose of this letter is to advise that the report and recommendations from State of Hockey in Scarborough Task Force will be on the Supplementary Agenda for the Scarborough Community Council meeting scheduled for June 22, 2010. |
Background Information |
Letter from Councillor Thompson (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-31146.pdf) |
SC36.40 | Presentation |
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Ward: 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44 |
Toronto Transit Commission Project Construction in the Scarborough Community - Update |
Summary |
Members may provide an update on the Toronto Transit Commission project construction in the Scarborough Community, if required. No written material available. |
SC36.Bills | ACTION |
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Delegated |
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General Bills Confirmatory Bills |