The Decision Document and Decision Summary are for preliminary reference purposes only.  Please refer to the Committee’s Report to Council or the Minutes for the official record. 

Action taken by the Community Council on items that are “delegated” (Community Council makes final decision) are so noted.
 
Declarations of Interest, if any, appear at the end of an item.

Representatives from the Rouge Valley Health System were not present at the meeting so the item was not dealt with.

Presentation by a representative of the Rouge Valley Health System.

Scarborough Community Council:

1.         Approved the application to demolish the residential building at 1255 Kennedy 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; and

d.         that any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.

This staff 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 1255 Kennedy Road to Scarborough Community Council to grant or refuse the application, including any conditions, if any, to be attached to the permits.

Scarborough Community Council deferred consideration of the report (December 8, 2009) from the Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, Scarborough District, until its meeting on March 9, 2010.

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 56 Leyton Avenue to be exempted from Chapter 447-Fences section (2) of the Toronto Municipal Code.  This section states that the maximum height of the fence in the front yard on a residential property is 1.2 metres.

Scarborough Community Council:

1.         Refused the existing side and rear yard 2.2 metre high board on board wood fence at 5 Thatcher Avenue.

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 5 Thatcher Avenue to be exempted from Chapter 447-Fences section (2) of the Toronto Municipal Code.  This section states that the maximum height of the fence in the rear and side yard on a residential property shall not exceed 2 metres.

Scarborough Community Council granted an exemption to Chapter 447 Fences section (2) of the Toronto Municipal code to allow the existing side and rear yard approximately 2.2 metre high wood fence at 28 Shangarry Drive.

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 28 Shangarry Drive 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 rear and side yard on a residential property shall not exceed 2 metres.

Scarborough Community Council deferred consideration of the report (December 9, 2009) from the Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, Scarborough District, until its meeting on March 9, 2010.

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 69 Vauxhall Drive to be exempted from Chapter 447 – Fences section (2) of the Toronto Municipal Code.  This section states that the maximum height of the fence in the front yard on a residential property shall not exceed 1.2 metres and if within 2.4 metres of a driveway be constructed of open mesh chain-link fence or equivalent open fence construction.

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 1171-1195 Brimley Road, being a Commercial property, for an encroachment agreement. The proposed encroachment is for a stone retaining wall fronting and flanking the property located within the City right of way.

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 Warden Avenue and Lupin Drive.

Traffic studies reveal that Traffic Control Signals are not warranted at this location.

Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council approve the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Danforth Road and Pilkington Drive.

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

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

The purpose of this report is to discuss the feasibility of the installation of traffic control signals at Danforth Road and Pilkington Drive.

Traffic studies reveal that Traffic Control Signals are not warranted at this location.

Scarborough Community Council:

1.         Rescinded the parking and stopping regulations, as identified in Appendix 1 of the report (December 15, 2009) from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District.

2.         Enacted the parking, standing and stopping regulations, as identified in Appendix 2 of the report (December 15, 2009) from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District.

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

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

This report responds to a concern about the need for stringent parking regulations on the north side of Fairfax Crescent near W. A. Porter SATEC School. Staff has confirmed the need for updating parking regulations in order to maintain safe and efficient two-way traffic on Fairfax Crescent near the school.

In addition the existing “No Stopping Anytime” regulation on the south side of Fairfax Crescent will be updated so the signage and by-laws match.

It is recommended that Transportation Services install “No Standing Anytime,” on the north side of  Fairfax Crescent from a point  202 metres west of Warden Avenue to a point 415 metres west of  Warden Avenue, across the entire frontage of the school.

Scarborough Community Council:

1.         Enacted the parking regulations, as identified in Appendix 1 of the report (December 15, 2009) from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District.

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

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

This report responds to a concern about the need to update School Bus Loading Zone for Cedar Drive Junior Public School at 21 Gatesview Avenue. Transportation staff has confirmed the need for this “School Bus Loading Zone” in order to facilitate safe and efficient drop-off and pick-up of young students being bussed to school.  

It is recommended that Transportation Services update the regulations for the School Bus loading Zone on the south side of Gatesview Avenue directly in front of the school, adjacent to the walkway.

Scarborough Community Council:

1.         Approved the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Bamburgh Circle and Wintermute Boulevard.

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

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

The purpose of this report is to secure authority for the installation of Traffic Control Signals at the intersection of Bamburgh Circle and Wintermute Boulevard.

Traffic studies reveal that Traffic Control Signals are warranted at this location.

Scarborough Community Council:

1.         Rescinded the stopping regulations, as identified in Appendix 1 of the report (December 15, 2009) from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District.

2.         Enacted the parking, standing and stopping regulations, as identified in Appendix 2 of the report (December 15, 2009) from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District.

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

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

This report on Port Royal Trail details the minor on-street stopping/standing and parking regulation changes required to enhance both traffic safety and flow in front of Milliken 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/standing and parking regulations will enhance traffic safety at these locations and allow enforcement by the Toronto Police Service.

Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council approve the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Finch Avenue East and Blackbird Gate.

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

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

The purpose of this report is to discuss the feasibility of the installation of traffic control signals at Finch Avenue East and Blackbird Gate.

Traffic studies reveal that Traffic Control Signals are not warranted at this location.

Scarborough Community Council:

1.         Adopted the parking regulations, as identified in Appendix 1 of the report (December 15, 2009) from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District.

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

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

This report responds to a petition generated by area residents requesting “No Parking, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday except Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays” restrictions on Rosebank Drive, Parkborough Boulevard and Orchid Place Drive.

The implementation of the above parking regulations will address residents concerns regarding parking abuses in this neighbourhood.

Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council rescind the parking and stopping regulations, as identified in  Appendix 1 of the report (December 15, 2009) from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District.

2.         City Council enact the stopping and no parking regulations, as identified in Appendix 2 of the report (December 15, 2009) from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District.

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

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

This report on East Avenue details the minor on-street stopping and parking regulation changes required to enhance both traffic safety and flow in proximity to William G. Davis Junior Public School.  Stricter no stopping regulations on East Avenue to help ensure clear sight lines for approaching motorists and pedestrians are recommended within this report.

Council’s approval of the stopping and parking regulations will enhance traffic safety at these locations and allow enforcement by the Toronto Police Service.

Scarborough Community Council:

1.         Enacted the parking and stopping regulations, as identified in Appendix 1 of the report (December 15, 2009) from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District.

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

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

This report on Maberley Crescent details the minor on-street stopping and parking regulation changes required to enhance both traffic safety and flow in proximity to William G. Davis Junior Public School.

Council’s approval of the stopping and parking regulations will enhance traffic safety at these locations and allow enforcement by the Toronto Police Service.

Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council rescind the parking regulations, as identified in Appendix 1 of the report (December 15, 2009) from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District.

2.         City Council enact the parking and stopping regulations, as identified in Appendix 2 of the report (December 15, 2009) from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District.

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

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

This report responds to a concern about vehicles parked on south side of Lawrence Avenue East, to the immediate east of Port Union Road. This activity restricts the flow of traffic and interferes with transit operations. Staff has confirmed the need for revised stopping regulations in order to maintain safe and efficient traffic flow on Lawrence Avenue East. In addition the area residents have expressed their support for the no stopping regulations through the councillor’s office.

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 the development of 3 freehold street townhouses on Kingston Road, and 5 lots for single family detached dwellings on lands to the rear which are to be consolidated with neighbouring lands to form a future residential subdivision.

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

The applications are currently considered “incomplete” under the Planning Act, and as such, further information is required from the applicant, such as an overall concept plan illustrating the entire future residential subdivision lotting pattern and landscape plans.

The applications will be presented to the community at a consultation meeting and then brought forward to a public meeting in accordance with the Planning Act once issues raised have been satisfactorily resolved.

This report presents the draft findings of the Finch Warden Area Revitalization Study.  The study is a community vision and implementation strategy to guide future development in this area, in keeping with the planning objectives of Toronto’s Official Plan.  This report recommends that staff move forward to finalize the study and that all current and future applications within the study area be evaluated within this context and other applicable Official Plan policies.

This report also outlines the status of the Official Plan and zoning by-law amendment applications at 2900 Warden Avenue (Bridlewood Mall).  This report directs staff to continue discussions with the applicant and the community to resolve outstanding issues, and report back to Community Council with a final report.

Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council amend the Official Plan substantially in accordance with the draft official plan amendment attached as Attachment No. 2.

2.         City Council amend the Birchcliff Zoning By-law No. 8786, as amended, substantially in accordance with the draft zoning by-law amendment attached as Attachment 3.

3.         City Council amend the Site Plan Control By-law Number 21319 for the Birch Cliff Community substantially in accordance with the draft Site Plan Control By-law attached as Attachment 4.

4.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft official plan amendment, draft zoning by-law amendment and draft site plan control by-law as may be required.

5.         City Council endorse the Urban Design Guidelines shown in Attachment 6.

6.         City Council endorse the Draft Streetscape Improvement Plan-Key Elements as shown in Attachment 7 and the typical road cross-sections as shown in Attachments 8 to 10.

7.         City Council direct Technical Services staff and the appropriate City Divisions to implement, over time, the draft streetscape improvement plan as shown in Attachments 7 to 10, in conjunction with the reconstruction of Kingston Road within the study area.

8.         City Council direct Transportation Services, Public Realm, Street Furniture staff to identify Kingston Road, from Victoria Park Avenue to east of Glen Everest Road as a priority area for the placement of street furniture in Ward 36, substantially in accordance with the draft streetscape improvement plan as shown in Attachment 7.

9.         City Council direct Toronto Water staff, in consultation with Technical Services staff, to investigate the infrastructure capacities within the study area to determine the availability of capacity and identify any infrastructure improvements which may be necessary to support the proposed intensification of this area, and report back to Scarborough Community Council on any capacity issues.

10.       City Council direct Economic Development staff, in consultation with the Director of Community Planning, Scarborough District to form a working group, with the Ward Councillor, that also includes local businesses and residents, as well as, representatives from Build Toronto to discuss economic development strategies for Kingston Road in the Birch Cliff Community.  The working group should report back to Scarborough Community Council by the third quarter of 2010 on their findings, including the possibility of implementing a Community Improvement Plan (CIP) with associated incentive programs.

The Scarborough Community Council held a statutory public meeting on January 12, 2010, and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

The Scarborough Community Council directed that Attachment 3 - Draft Zoning By-law be replaced with the revised Attachment 3 - Draft Zoning By-law, distributed during the meeting.

These City-initiated official plan and zoning by-law amendments are subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P. 13, as amended, and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

This report recommends amendments to the official plan (Attachment 2) and zoning by-law (Attachment 3), urban design guidelines (Attachment 6) and a draft streetscape improvement plan (Attachments 7 to 10) to implement the objective of revitalizing and enhancing the Kingston Road corridor in the Birch Cliff Community as endorsed by City Council during Phase 2 of this Study in July 2008.  This will result in a vibrant, mixed-use, pedestrian-oriented main street with beautiful streetscapes, high quality architecture, compatible development and economic prosperity. 

The proposed zoning by-law introduces a Commercial-Residential (CR) Zone providing for a wide range of commercial and residential uses with provisions that will regulate height, density, building setbacks, Section 37 community benefit contributions and bicycle parking standards.  Allowable heights within the Community-Residential (CR) Zone will range from a minimum of 2 storeys to a maximum of 8 storeys depending on the location and surrounding context of the properties.  A 45 degree angular plane measured from adjacent low density residential neighbourhoods will be applied in order to achieve an appropriate height transition from these areas. 

The proposed amendment to the Official Plan will redesignate the north-east corner of Fallingbrook Drive and Kingston Road, known municipally as 155 Fallingbrook Road and 1212 to 1238 Kingston Road from “Neighbourhoods” to “Mixed Use Areas”.  The Official Plan amendment will also enable the City to secure hard landscaping where necessary to secure a wider pedestrian corridor along Kingston Road.  Staff also recommend that four properties located at 211 Victoria Park Avenue, 1316, 1318 and 1320 Kingston Road be subject to site plan control.

The proposed urban design guidelines and streetscape improvement plan support Council’s direction to invest in a better quality of life within the study area by also providing a safe and attractive public realm that provides for stimulating live, work and retail environments that will increase local pride and interest in this community.

The Scarborough Community Council held a statutory public meeting on January 12, 2010, and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

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

This report reviews and recommends approval of amendments to various community zoning by-laws to clarify and better implement the approved intentions of Council and to rectify minor technical errors in the by-laws.

The Scarborough Community Council received this item for information.

Letter from Councillor Del Grande recommending that, effective immediately, at each Scarborough Community Council meeting, an update be provided on every TTC construction project in Scarborough.

The Scarborough Community Council requested the City Clerk to report back on why the tree lighting ceremony and New Year's celebrations were cancelled at the Scarborough Civic Centre and what can be done in future by Protocol to enhance these activities.

Cancellation of Tree Lighting Ceremony and New Year's Celebrations at Scarborough Civic Centre.

The Scarborough Community Council 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.

Member Motion by Councillor Glenn De Baeremaeker to re-open Item SC28.14 considered by Scarborough Community Council at its meeting on September 15, 2009, regarding all-way stop controls on Farmbrook Road at Chestermere Boulevard and Farmbrook Road at Cheyenne Drive.

The Scarborough Community Council received this item for information.

Status of Rooming House Policy as it relates to the Scarborough community.

General Bills

Scarborough Community Council enacted By-laws 41-2010 to 46-2010.

Confirmatory Bills

The Scarborough Community Council passed a Confirmatory Bill as By-law 47-2010.

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