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.

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 60 Castlemere Cres. to be exempted from Chapter 447-Fences section (3) of the Toronto Municipal Code.  This section states that:

The minimum height of a swimming pool enclosure above the highest outside grade within one metre of the enclosure shall be 1.2 metres on Single Residential Property when measured at any point along the enclosure.

A chain-link fence when used as a swimming pool enclosure shall be constructed in a good, workmanlike manner and for a pool on Single Residential Property shall have a mesh size of 38 millimetres maximum.

That every gate in a swimming pool enclosure shall be self-closing and equipped with a lockable, self-latching device located on the inside near the top of the gate or on the outside at least 1.5 metres above grade.

The purpose of this report is to recommend Scarborough Community Council approve an  addition to, and a deletion from, the Sheppard East Village BIA Board of Management.  The Scarborough Community Council has delegated authority to make final decisions regarding BIA appointments.

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 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 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 147 Courcelette Road, being a one-family detached dwelling, for an encroachment agreement. The proposed encroachment is for armour stone retaining walls, stairs and a walkway, all fronting the property and located within the public right-of-way.

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 a need to clarify the parking regulations by-laws on Victoria Park Avenue between Bracken Avenue and Queen Street East. Transportation staff has confirmed the need to housekeep the parking regulations by-laws in order to enable proper enforcement of the posted parking regulations and maintain safe and efficient two-way traffic.

It is recommended that Transportation Services amend the parking regulation by-laws on the both sides of Victoria Park Avenue between Bracken Avenue and Queen Street East.

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

This staff report concerns the feasibility of installing a 40 km/h speed zone on Compton Drive from Manhattan Drive to Boem Avenue. Along this section of Compton Drive, a 40 kilometre per hour (km/h) speed limit is not technically justified.

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

This report responds to a concern about lack of parking regulations on the west side of Townley Avenue north of Belmore 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.

It is recommended that Transportation Services install “No Parking Anytime” on the west side of Townley Avenue from Belmore Avenue to 26 metres north of Belmore Avenue.

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 study conducted on Ainsdale Road between Lawrence Avenue East and Tweed Crescent. A 40 kilometre per hour (km/h) speed limit is technically justified and recommended for implementation over the entire length of the subject roadway.

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 study conducted on Boem Avenue between Warden Avenue and Ellington Drive. A 40 kilometre per hour (km/h) speed limit is technically justified and recommended for implementation on the subject roadway.

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 an All-Way Stop Control at this intersection in Ward 38.

It is recommended that an All-Way Stop Control not be installed at Hiscock Boulevard and Scranton Road 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 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 sides of Bonis Avenue west of Kennedy Road. 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 north side of Bonis Avenue (in the vicinity of the townhouse complex driveways), from 140 metres west of Kennedy Road to 155 metres west of Kennedy Road and from 175 metres west of Kennedy Road to 190 metres west of Kennedy Road.

Scarborough Community Council deferred consideration of the item until its meeting on June 22, 2010.

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.

This staff report is about two matters 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 enact a southbound designated right-turn lane and prohibit “U” turns for northbound and southbound traffic at the intersection of Morningside Avenue at Tams Road.

Community Council’s recommendation and City Council’s approval of the lane designation amendment and prohibited “U” turns will improve traffic operations, provide a safer environment to motorists and allow enforcement by the Toronto Police Service at the intersection of Morningside Avenue at Tams Road.

Scarborough Community Council received the report for information.

On March 21, 2007 the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) endorsed a light rail transit plan for the City of Toronto which included seven projects across the City, and subsequently initiated environmental assessment studies for those projects, as well as one for the Scarborough Rapid Transit (SRT) extension to Malvern.

On May 6, 2010 the Toronto Transit Commission is considering the outcome of the Transit Project Assessment Study and draft Environmental Project Report (EPR) for the Scarborough Rapid Transit Conversion and Extension, including Kennedy Station Improvements.

On May 19, 2010 Planning and Growth Management Committee is holding a Public Meeting on the Official Plan Amendment (no. 92) required to enable this project to go ahead.

On March 9, 2010, Scarborough Community Council adopted a resolution requesting the Manager of Transportation Planning, Scarborough Division, to provide a report to the May 25, 2010 meeting of Scarborough Community Council on the document by Councillor Thompson entitled “Scarborough LRT Redux”.

This report responds to that direction.

This City-initiated 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 technical amendments to the zoning by-law for various properties within the Birch Cliff Community which are necessary to properly implement Council’s vision for the Kingston Road Revitalization Study approved on January 26 and 27, 2010.  The proposed amendments are necessary to correct conflicting performance standards dealing with maximum height and gross floor area restrictions and to correct a typographical error as it relates to Exception No. 38.

Scarborough Community Council received the report (May 6, 2010) from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District, for information.

This report advises Scarborough Community Council that the City Planning Division is issuing an RFP to hire a consultant team to produce a ‘Public Space Master Plan and Implementation Strategy’ for the Scarborough Centre.

The applicant has appealed the zoning by-law amendment application for a mixed use development at 1221 Markham Road.  The applicant has also appealed Official Plan Amendment No. 71 (OPA 71 – Markham Ellesmere Revitalization Area), adopted by Toronto City Council on August 6, 2007, as it pertains to the subject site. 

In March, 2010 the applicant submitted revised plans to the City and Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) proposing the construction of 696 residential condominium (apartment) units in three buildings, 21 storeys in height, and 1,846m² (19,870 sq.ft) of retail and restaurant uses. Planning staff do not support the applicant’s current proposal since it is not consistent with the Official Plan and Markham Ellesmere Revitalization Area objectives adopted by City Council to provide for vibrant mixed use development on a public road network, complete with community benefits in exchange for increased height and density.  The applicant’s proposal aims to benefit from the intensification potential presented by the Official Plan without meeting the overall design objectives of the Official Plan and without providing the necessary supporting public infrastructure and community benefits.

The purpose of this report is to seek Council’s direction with respect to the appeals.  The OMB has scheduled a Pre-Hearing on June 11, 2010.  To date, the full hearing has not been scheduled.

This report recommends that the applicant’s zoning amendment application in its current form, be opposed at the OMB for the reasons set out in this report.  This report also recommends that the City Solicitor, in consultation with the Director of Community Planning, Scarborough District, be authorized to continue discussions with the applicant to resolve the appeal if an alternative proposal is put forward by the applicant which would address the concerns and issues raised in this report, to the satisfaction of the City.

The purpose of this report is to inform City Council of the status of the subject zoning by-law amendment application and to seek direction from Council for an upcoming Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) Hearing on appeal by the owner.  This report recommends that the City Solicitor and appropriate staff attend the OMB and bring forward the position outlined in this report to the Hearing scheduled for June 15, 2010.

The applicant proposes to expand small scale retail and service uses to portions of the subject lands that currently only allow industrial uses.  The applicant also proposes to restrict the type and size of individual small scale retail/service and restaurant uses, increase the floor area for restaurant uses and reduce the minimum required parking standard.  Other zoning uses currently permitted on the site would be maintained.

The purpose of this report is to inform City Council of the status of the subject zoning by-law amendment application and to seek direction from Council for an upcoming Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) Hearing on appeal by the owner.  This report recommends that the City Solicitor and appropriate staff attend the OMB and bring forward the position outlined in this report to the Hearing scheduled for June 24, 2010.

The applicant proposes to rezone the entire 5.0 hectare (12.3 acre) vacant parcel located at the northeast corner of Markham Road and Passmore Avenue to permit industrial, office, retail and service uses on the subject lands that currently only allows agricultural uses.  The applicant also proposes to restrict the type and size of individual retail and restaurant uses.

The Scarborough Community Council held a statutory public meeting on May 25, 2010, and notice ws given in accordance with the Planning Act.

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

The zoning by-law amendment application seeks a revision to a previously approved residential development to provide flexibility to the current zoning by permitting rear lane townhouses.  This application to amend the zoning by-law proposes to permit the redevelopment of the property at 300 Danforth Road with approximately 258 to 281 dwelling units in a variety of housing forms, such as stacked townhouses, rear lane townhouses, street townhouses and semi-detached units.  The current density which provides for a total of 348 dwelling units will remain unchanged.

The proposed land use is consistent with the Mixed Use Area and Neighbourhood policies of the City’s Official Plan.  The proposal implements objectives of the Warden Woods Community Secondary Plan.  The zoning by-law amendment will allow for the appropriate development of the site, compatible with the surrounding development.

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

The Scarborough Community Council held a statutory public meeting on May 25, 2010, and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

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

This application proposes to allow an office use to operate from within an existing house-form building located at 2969 Sheppard Avenue East on a permanent basis. The office use was previously permitted for a  temporary,  three year period only.

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

Requesting Scarborough Community Council to declare, for liquor licensing purposes, of the "Royal Canadian Legion Annual Parade and Military Tattoo" to be held on August 15, 2010, from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion Centennial Branch 614, 100 Salome Drive, as an event of municipal and/or community significance and advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that it has no objection to the extension of their existing licence to allow for an outside beer garden.

Member motion by Councillor Lee, requesting Scarborough Community Council to declare the West Indies United Sports Club (Toronto) Inc. celebrating its 42nd anniversary to be held on Friday, July 30, 2010, from 7:30 p.m. until 1:00 a.m., at Everest Banquet Hall, 1199 Kennedy Road, Scarborough, to be an event of community and/or municipal significance.

Requesting Scarborough Community Council to declare, for liquor licensing purposes, the following events of the Royal Canadian Legion, Oakridge Branch 73, as events of municipal and/or community significance and advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that it has no objection to the issuance of an extension of their existing license to allow for an outside beer garden at 2 Robinson Avenue:

Canada Day Community Barbeque to be held on July 1, 2010, from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.;
Civic Holiday Community Barbeque to be held on August 2, 2010, from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Warriors Day Community Barbeque to be held on August 21, 2010, from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Labour Day Community Barbeque to be held on September 6, 2010, from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Scarborough Community Council referred this item back to the City Solicitor, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, for a further report.

This report is an update on the ongoing investigation into potential by-law infractions at 17 Island Road.

Scarborough Community Council received the presentation from Joe D'Abramo, Acting Director, Zoning By-law and Environment, regarding the New Draft Zoning By-law as it relates to the Scarborough District.

Director, Zoning By-law and Environmental Planning, to give a presentation on the City's New Draft Zoning By-law as it relates to the Scarborough district.

Naming of a park in Ward 36.

Scarborough Community Council received Members' concerns about the proliferation of illegal charity drop boxes.

Request by Councillor Moeser to consider illegal charity drop boxes.

General Bills

Scarborough Community Council enacted By-laws 561-2010 to 566-2010.

Confirmatory Bills

The Scarborough Community Council passed a Confirmatory Bill as By-law 567-2010.

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