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.

The report requests that City Council deny the request to remove a privately-owned tree, located at the front of 20 Holswade Road.  The owner proposes to demolish the existing single family dwelling, and build a new two-storey single family dwelling with a larger footprint.

Inspection of the tree by staff revealed that the tree is in good condition and there are no visible signs of disease. With proper care and maintenance, the tree should continue to provide benefits to the community for many years.  Urban Forestry cannot support removal of this tree due to its viable condition.

The report requests that City Council deny the request to remove a privately-owned tree, located at the rear of 301 Rouge Hills Drive.  The property owner is concerned that this tree is no longer viable to maintain, and poses a potential hazard to the surrounding properties.

Inspection of the tree by staff revealed that the tree is in good condition with no visible signs of defects or decay.  With proper care and maintenance, the tree should continue to provide benefits to the community for many years.  Urban Forestry cannot support removal of this tree due to its viable condition.

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

The purpose of this report is to consider a request by the owner(s) of 1 Fallingbrook 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 front yard on a residential property is 1.2 metres.

Scarborough Community Council received a petition containing approximately 1450 signatures in support of renaming McLevin Park to Major Abbas Ali Park, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's Office, Scarborough Civic Centre.

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 McLevin Community Park situated at 180 McLevin Avenue in honour of Major Muhammad Abbas Ali.

Parks, Forestry, and Recreation staff is recommending that McLevin Community Park situated at 180 McLevin Avenue be officially renamed “Major Abbas Ali Park” in honour of Major Abbas Ali’s significant contributions to the McLevin Community and the City of Toronto.
 
Parks, Forestry and Recreation staff have exercised due diligence in ensuring that all criteria in the Naming and Renaming for Parks and Recreation Facilities Policy have been met.

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

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

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

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

The purpose of this report is to discuss the feasibility of the installation of traffic control signals at Birchmount Road at Rolark Drive and Birchmount Road at Florina Boulevard.

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

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

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

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

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

This report responds to a concern about vehicles parking on both sides of Mendelssohn Street.

It is recommended that Transportation Services install a “No Standing Anytime” regulation on the west side of Mendelssohn Street. This regulation will allow two-way traffic at all times on the subject roadway, and extend sightlines for motorists exiting at the driveways.

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 both sides of Comrie Terrace west of Brimley Road (South Intersection).  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.
 
It is recommended that Transportation Services install “No Parking” 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., on both side of Comrie Terrace directly adjacent the corner restrictions of “No Parking Anytime” extending west on Comrie Terrace for  an additional 45 metres.

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

During an operational review in the Murray Glen Drive area, Transportation Services staff identified three uncontrolled three-way intersections in the immediate area.

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

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

This report provides the results of 40 km/h speed limit studies conducted on Robertsfield Crescent, Ivordale Crescent, Ivorwood Crescent, Delfield Road, Jayfield Road, Greylawn Crescent, Babson Road, Lynvalley Crescent, Dewey Drive and Princeway Drive. A 40 kilometre per hour (km/h) speed limit is recommended for implementation over the entire length of the subject roadways.

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

The purpose of this report is to improve the site lines along this road with the implementation of stricter parking regulations.

Staff has confirmed the need for revised parking regulations in order to maintain a safe and efficient flow of two-way traffic on Omni Drive.

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 due to the TTC bus route on the subject roadway.

This report on Finch Avenue East details the changes to the distance of the east boundary of existing unsigned 60 Km/h speed limit and also a reduction of the speed limit to 50 Km/h, related to the recent railway grade separation and roadway widening/realignment.  In addition, due to the new bicycle lanes, the existing on-street No Parking Anytime regulations will need to be rescinded and replaced with a No Stopping Anytime regulation.

Community Council’s approval of the No Stopping Anytime regulations and the 50 Km/h speed limit amendments will allow enforcement by the Toronto Police Service and may improve roadway operation and safety.

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

The purpose of this report is to recommend the enactment of a highway alteration by-law and right-turn lane designation for the recommended improvements to the intersection of Markham Road at Steeles Avenue East and Steeles Avenue East between Markham Road and Tapscott Road as noted in appendixes of this report. The proposed modifications will be undertaken and secured by nearby developers.

This staff report is about a matter for which the Scarborough Community Council does not have delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision due to the TTC bus route on the subject roadway.

This report responds to a concern, on behalf of a community association, regarding drivers parking their vehicles on Morningside Avenue between Kingston Road and Lawrence Avenue East to visit nearby coffee shops.  To mitigate this on-street parking problem, a No Standing Anytime regulation is recommended along the subject portion of Morningside Avenue, as outlined in this report.

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

Scarborough Community Council deferred consideration of  the item until its meeting on May 25, 2010.

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 Lawrence Avenue East and Susan Street.

Traffic studies reveal that the existing pedestrian refuge island should be upgraded to a traffic signal to improve safety.  As a result, traffic control signals should be installed.

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

The purpose of this report is to advise on the feasibility of installing All-Way Stop Controls at this intersection in Ward 44.

It is recommended that an All-Way Stop Control not be installed at Evenwood Avenue and Closson Drive/Newmain Court since the subject intersection failed to meet the required All-Way Stop Control warrants adopted by Council for use in the City of Toronto.

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 General Manager, Transportation Services and the Chief Corporate Officer request that the walkway located between 48 and 50 Broadbridge Drive be permanently closed, and that a portion of the walkway be sold to the adjacent land owners, at 48 Broadbridge Drive, Alan John Schnurr and Renee Denise Schnurr and at 50 Broadbridge Drive, Benedict K. Y. Chan and Regina Man Yee Chan, substantially on the terms and conditions outlined in Appendix “A” and “B”.

The terms for completing the transaction, as set out herein, are considered to be fair, reasonable and reflective of market value.

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 permit the exemption from part lot control for Blocks 3 to 12 and 19 on Plan M-2469 to allow the division of land to create conveyable parcels for 64 dwelling units currently under construction.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the part lot control exemption application, and also recommends that the part lot control exemption by-law be enacted for a period of two years.

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

The applicant proposes to amend the official plan and the zoning of the lands at 8 and 10 Donalda Crescent in order to combine the parcels with the Ogden Funeral Home lands located at 4164 Sheppard Avenue East to provide additional surface parking.  The property at 10 Donalda is mostly paved and contains two sheds and one detached garage while 8 Donalda Crescent is developed with a one-storey dwelling proposed to be demolished.

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

The application should proceed through the normal planning review process including the scheduling of a community consultation meeting and the preparation of a final report once all required information is submitted and issues raised during the review have been satisfactorily addressed.

The Scarborough Community Council held a statutory public meeting on April 27, 2010, and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

These applications were made after January 1, 2007 and are subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

The application for common elements condominium proposes a private common element driveway (Block 17 of Plan M-2469) serving two townhouse developments under construction on the lands municipally known as 671 Warden Avenue.

The requested exemption from the part lot control provisions of the Planning Act proposes the creation of 19 separate conveyable townhouse lots on Blocks 13 to 15 of Plan M-2469.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the draft plan of common elements condominium and part lot control exemption applications.

The Scarborough Community Council held a statutory public meeting on April 27, 2010, and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

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

The applicant proposes to amend the zoning for the lands at 2761 Markham Road in order to expand the range of permitted uses and to construct 4 one-storey buildings.  Specifically, the applicant seeks to maintain the employment uses currently permitted on the site and add a range of small scale stores and services.

The current zoning by-law for the site does not permit restaurants, medical and dental offices or retail and service commercial uses.

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

Scarborough Community Council requested the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to report to the Scarborough Community Council for its meeting on May 25, 2010, with a recommendation to rename Stamford Park to McPherson Park.

Letter from Councillor Adrian Heaps requesting Scarborough Community Council to consider the renaming of Stamford Park to McPherson Park.

Letter from Councillor Ainslie seeking support and approval from the Scarborough Community Council to protect the Scarborough waterfront by recommending that City Council request the Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario not to industrialize any Federal/Provincial Crown Lands and/or adjacent waterways along the Scarborough Bluffs, waterfront or escarpment.

On February 24th, 2010, the Scarborough Committee of Adjustment had before it an application seeking consent to sever the subject site into three residential lots.  The consent and minor variance applications were refused by the Committee of Adjustment and the applicant has appealed the decision to the Ontario Municipal Board.

This request is made to authorize the City Solicitor to attend the Ontario Municipal Board hearing to oppose the appeal and uphold the decision of the Scarborough Committee of Adjustment.

The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 258 Highland Creek, will be holding its Annual Canada Day Event on Thursday, July 1, 2010, from 11:00 a.m. – 11:59 p.m., at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 258 (45 Lawson Road) Scarborough District.

This commitment is required to carry out and pursue all permits and arrangements necessary for the success of this event.  For liquor licensing purposes, to allow for an outside beer garden and to waive fees related to the hanging of their banner.  It is requested that Scarborough Community Council declare the Canada Day Event, on Thursday, July 1, 2010, from 11:00 a.m. – 11:59 p.m., to be an event of municipal and community significance and advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that it has no objection to its occurrence.

Letter from Councillor Ron Moeser, requesting Scarborough Community Council to declare the Port Union Waterfront Festival to be held on Saturday, June 12, 2010 from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Port Union Village Common, located at the foot of Port Union Road, south of Lawrence Avenue East in Scarborough, as an event of community and municipal significance.

Scarborough Community Council received the presentation by Councillor Thompson.

Scarborough Community Council received a letter (April 27, 2010) from Councillor Thompson providing an update on the Transit City Light Rail Plan.

Members may provide an update on the Toronto Transit Commission project construction in the Scarborough Community, if required. No written material available.

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 12 Hallbank Terrace to Scarborough Community Council to grant or refuse the application, including any conditions, if any, to be attached to the permits.

On April 14, 2010 the Committee of Adjustment had before it an application “to permit the existing holistic centre (Orient Spa) to remain in the commercial plaza”. The Committee of Adjustment approved the variance.

I sent a letter to the Committee of Adjustment requesting that the above item be deferred to provide an opportunity for me to meet with the applicant/owner to discuss what services she is planning to provide. My staff had left a number of phone messages at the number provided to us for the agent who was dealing with the file and no response was received. On the day of the hearing, the owner of the “holistic centre” called wanting to meet immediately before the meeting started. My staff advised the owner that there was no way that we could meet immediately because of previously scheduled meetings and that she should agree to deferring the matter until the next meeting to provide an opportunity for us to meet. The owner made the decision to move forward with the matter at the April 14th meeting.

The reason for my request that the City of Toronto appeal the Committee of Adjustment decision is that there is another “holistic centre” in this strip mall just above the proposed use on the second floor. My ward has a proliferation of “holistic centres” in strip malls along the arterial roads which abut residential neighbourhoods. A large number of the “holistic centres” are not what they claim to be, by providing services which are illegal. Locating the proposed “holistic centre” in this strip mall is not in the best interest of the community and the retail neighbours of the proposed use.

The Scarborough Committee of Adjustment, at its meeting of March 24, 2010, had before it an application (A051/10SC) to varying the zoning by-law to permit the construction of an accessory structure to the rear of the existing dwelling at 37 Fulham Street.

The variance application was refused by Committee and the applicant has subsequently appealed the matter to the Ontario Municipal Board.

Development application at Corporate Drive.

Scarborough Community Council requested the City Solicitor, in consultation with appropriate City staff,  to report back to the next meeting of the Community Council on May 25, 2010, providing an update on the property at 17 Island Road.

Request for an update on the property at 17 Island Road.

General Bills

Scarborough Community Council enacted By-laws 408-2010 to 415-2010.

Confirmatory Bills

The Scarborough Community Council passed a Confirmatory Bill as By-law 416-2010.

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