Scarborough Community Council

Meeting No.:
13
Contact:
Yvonne Davies, Committee Administrator
Meeting Date:
Tuesday, April 5, 2016

Phone:
416-396-7287
Start Time:
9:30 AM
E-mail:
scc@toronto.ca
Location:
Council Chamber, Scarborough Civic Centre
Chair:
Councillor Chin Lee

 

Councillor Chin Lee (Chair)

Councillor Ron Moeser (Vice Chair)

 

Councillor Paul Ainslie

Councillor Michelle Holland

Councillor Raymond Cho

Councillor Gary Crawford

 

Councillor Glenn De Baeremaeker

Councillor Jim Karygiannis

Councillor Norm Kelly

Councillor Michael Thompson

 

 

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Schedule of Timed Items

 

9:40 a.m.    -    Items SC13.1 - SC13.3

1:30 p.m.    -    Item SC13.20

 

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 – February 23, 2016

 

Speakers/Presentations – A complete list will be distributed at the meeting

SC13.1 - Request for a Fence Exemption - Front Yard and Flankage Yard - 1 Marlbank Road

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Time:
9:40 AM
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
40 - Scarborough Agincourt

Public Notice Given

Origin

(February 12, 2016) Report from the Acting District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, Scarborough District

Recommendations

Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that the Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.   Refuse to grant the application for an exemption permit, by the property owner of 1 Marlbank Road, for an existing chainlink fence that fails to comply with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences.

 

OR

 

2.   Grant the application for a fence exemption permit, without conditions, thereby allowing the existing fence to be maintained.  Direct and require that the fence be maintained in good repair without alteration.  Direct and require that at such time as replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, or its successor by-law.

Summary

This staff report concerns 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 advise Council concerning an application by the property owner of 1 Marlbank Road for a site-specific Fence Exemption, pursuant to Section 447-2  of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447- Fences.  The property owner is seeking Council's permission for and exemption for an existing chainlink fence which does not comply with maximum fence height restrictions contrary to Section 447-2 of the bylaw.

Financial Impact

There is no financial impact anticipated in this report.

Background Information

(February 12, 2016) Report and Attachments 1-7 from the Acting District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, Scarborough District - Request for a Fence Exemption - Front Yard and Flankage Yard - 1 Marlbank Road
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-90763.pdf
Notice of Consideration - Request for Fence Exemption - Front Yard and Flankage Yard - 1 Marlbank Road
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-91189.pdf

SC13.2 - Request for a Fence Exemption - Front Yard - 50 Rowallan Drive

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Time:
9:40 AM
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
43 - Scarborough East

Public Notice Given

Origin

(February 22, 2016) Report from the Acting District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, Scarborough District

Recommendations

Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that the Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.   Refuse to grant the application for an exemption permit, by the property owner of 50 Rowallan Drive, for an existing wood fence that fails to comply with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences.

 

OR

 

2.   Grant the application for a fence exemption permit, without conditions, thereby allowing the existing fence to be maintained.  Direct and require that the fence be maintained in good repair without alteration.  Direct and require that at such time as replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, or its successor by-law.

Summary

This staff report concerns 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 advise Council concerning an application by the property owner of 50 Rowallan Drive for a site-specific Fence Exemption, pursuant to Section 447-2 of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447- Fences.  The property owner is seeking Council's permission for and exemption for an existing wood fence which does not comply with maximum fence height restrictions contrary to Section 447-2 of the bylaw.

Financial Impact

There is no financial impact anticipated in this report.

Background Information

(February 22, 2016) Report and Attachments 1-5 from the Acting District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, Scarborough District - Request for a Fence Exemption - Front Yard 50 Rowallan Drive
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-90704.pdf
Notice of Consideration - Request for Fence Exemption - Front Yard - 50 Rowallan Drive
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-91188.pdf

Communications

(March 21, 2016) Letter from Stephen Fitzpatrick (SC.New.SC13.2.1)
(March 29, 2016) Letter from Evelyn Pattison (SC.New.SC13.2.2)

SC13.3 - Request for a Fence Exemption - Front Yard - 545 Morrish Road

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Time:
9:40 AM
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
44 - Scarborough East

Public Notice Given

Origin

(February 2, 2016) Report from the Acting District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards - Scarborough District

Recommendations

Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that the Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.   Refuse to grant the application for an exemption permit, by the property owner of 545 Morrish Road, for an existing wood fence that fails to comply with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences.

 

OR

 

2.   Grant the application for a fence exemption permit, without conditions, thereby allowing the existing fence to be maintained.  Direct and require that the fence be maintained in good repair without alteration.  Direct and require that at such time as replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, or its successor by-law.

Summary

This staff report concerns 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 advise Council concerning an application by the property owner of 545 Morrish Road for a site-specific Fence Exemption, pursuant to Section 447-2  of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447- Fences.  The property owner is seeking Council's permission for and exemption for an existing wood fence which does not comply with maximum fence height restrictions contrary to Section 447-2 of the bylaw.

Financial Impact

There is no financial impact anticipated in this report.

Background Information

(February 2, 2016) Report and Appendix 1-6 from the Acting District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, Scarborough District - Request for a Fence Exemption - Front Yard - 545 Morrish Road
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-90510.pdf
Notice of Consideration - Request for a Fence Exemption - Front Yard - 545 Morrish Road
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-91190.pdf

Communications

(March 29, 2016) E-mail from Lorraine V. Pinto and Joy Pinto (SC.New.SC13.3.1)
(March 30, 2016) E-mail from Councillor Ron Moeser, Ward 44 - Scarborough East (SC.New.SC13.3.2)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/sc/comm/communicationfile-59728.pdf
(March 28, 2016) Letter from Esther Bodrogi and Eszter Ludanyi (SC.New.SC13.3.3)
(April 2, 2016) E-mail from Chris Powell (SC.New.SC13.3.4)
(April 5, 2016) E-mail from Janette Yoganathan, Owner (SC.New.SC13.3.5)

SC13.4 - 60 Robertsfield Crescent - Application to Remove a Private Tree

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
37 - Scarborough Centre

Origin

(March 15, 2016) Report from the Director, Urban Forestry, Parks, Forestry and Recreation

Recommendations

The General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation recommends that:

 

1.   City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one (1) privately-owned tree located at 60 Robertsfield Crescent. 

Summary

This report requests that City Council deny the application for a permit to remove one (1) privately-owned tree located at 60 Robertsfield Crescent. The application indicates the reason for removal is that the owner finds the tree to be a nuisance due to the dropping of sap and needles onto their vehicle.


The subject tree is a Colorado blue spruce (Picea pungens var. glauca), measuring 46 cm in diameter.  Urban Forestry does not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable.

Financial Impact

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

Background Information

(March 15, 2016) Report and Attachment 1 from the Director, Urban Forestry, Parks, Forestry and Recreation - 60 Robertsfield Crescent - Application to Remove a Private Tree
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-91186.pdf

SC13.5 - Exemption to Allow Residential Driveway Apron Parking on Painted Post Drive

(Deferred from September 8, 2015 - 2015.SC8.29)
Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
38 - Scarborough Centre

Origin

(September 8, 2015) Letter from Councillor De Baeremaeker

Recommendations

Councillor De Baeremaeker recommends that:

 

1.  That Scarborough Community Council requests that Toronto City Council approve an exemption to allow for the parking of vehicles on driveways within the portion of the boulevard that is situated between the travelled portion of the roadway and the sidewalk, on Painted Post Drive only, by amending Section 918-2 of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 918, Parking on Residential Front Yards and Boulevards, by adding a new Subsection C.1 as follows:

 

“C.1     Despite Subsections 918-2B and 918-2C, in Ward 38, where authorized under this chapter, a motor vehicle may be parked anywhere within the confines of that portion of the boulevard within a private driveway, on Painted Post only, between the travelled portion of the roadway and the sidewalk, provided that the General Manager, Transportation Services is satisfied that the parking conforms to the following criteria:

 

a)  the parking does not obstruct or impede pedestrian or vehicle traffic;

 

b)  when parked, there is a minimum setback of 0.3 metres from the travelled portion of the roadway and the motor vehicle as well as a minimum setback of 0.3 metres from the motor vehicle and the front edge of the sidewalk;

 

c)  the parking shall be perpendicular to the face of the curb or the edge of the travelled portion of the roadway;

 

d)   the parking does not interfere with the safe operation of the street and sidewalk; and

 

e)  when parked, there is a minimum clearance of 2.0 metres from the motor vehicle and any and all fire hydrants."

 

2.  City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to monitor the operations of the street and report back to the Scarborough Community Council, if necessary.

Summary

Request to provide an exemption from the driveway apron parking prohibition to allow for the parking of vehicles on driveway aprons on Painted Post Drive only.

Background Information

(September 8, 2015) Letter from Councillor De Baeremaeker - An exemption request from the driveway apron parking prohibition on Painted Post Drive
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-91292.pdf
North York Community Council Item NY4.10 - Pilot Project to Allow Conditional Residential Driveway Apron Parking in Ward 8
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-91293.pdf

Communications

(April 5, 2016) Submission from Tina McDowell (SC.New.SC13.5.1)

SC13.6 - U-Turn Regulation Review - Silver Springs Boulevard

(Deferred from January 19, 2016 - 2016.SC11.10)
Consideration Type:
ACTION
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
39 - Scarborough-Agincourt

Origin

(December 9, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District

Recommendations

Transportation Services recommends that Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.   Not prohibit northbound and southbound U-Turns on Silver Springs Boulevard, from Dancy Avenue to Rakewood Crescent (south intersection).

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 request from Councillor Jim Karygiannis to review the need and feasibility of installing U-Turn prohibitions on Silver Springs Boulevard from Dancy Avenue to Rakewood Crescent (south intersection) in the vicinity of the Silver Springs Public School.  Based on staff observations and an assessment of the traffic conditions and movements in this area, it has been determined that U-turns at this location are not frequent or problematic.  Furthermore, the U-turns provide safe and convenient access and egress to/from an existing layby on the west side of Silver Springs Boulevard.  As a result, a U-Turn prohibition is not justified nor recommended and other traffic management strategies can be explored with staff of Silver Springs Public School to address traffic and parking concerns in this area.

Financial Impact

There would be no financial impact associated with this report.  However, if U-Turn Prohibitions are approved, the financial cost of installing the appropriate signs would be approximately $1,500.00. The funding for such regulatory traffic signage has been requested in the Transportation Services 2016 Operating Budget, within Cost Centre TP0397.

Background Information

(December 9, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District - U-Turn Regulation Review - Silver Springs Boulevard
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-88858.pdf
Location Plan - Silver Springs Boulevard
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-88859.pdf

Communications

(April 5, 2016) E-mail from Anne Lee, Principal, Silver Springs Public School (SC.New.SC13.6.1)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/sc/comm/communicationfile-59806.pdf

SC13.7 - Accessible Parking Zone Review - Ayers Crescent

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
35 - Scarborough Southwest

Origin

(March 7, 2016) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District

Recommendations

Transportation Services recommends that Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.  Rescind the accessible parking zone in effect at all times on the south side of Ayers Crescent, from a point 21 metres west of Gerigs Street to a point 7 metres further west.

 

2.  Rescind the standing prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of Ayers Crescent, from Gerigs Street to a point 21 metres west of Gerigs Street.

 

3.  Rescind the standing prohibition in effect at all times on the south and west sides of Ayers Crescent, from a point 28 metres west of Gerigs Street to Deans Drive.

 

4.  Prohibit standing at all times on the west and south sides of Ayers Crescent, from Deans Drive to Gerigs Street.

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 the current accessible parking zone be rescinded as the person originally requiring the zone no longer resides in the area.

Financial Impact

The financial cost of removing the existing accessible parking zone signage would be approximately $100.00. The funding for the signage changes is available in the Transportation Services 2016 Operating Budget, within Cost Centre TP0397.

Background Information

(March 7, 2016) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District - Accessible Parking Zone Review - Ayers Crescent
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-91066.pdf
Location Plan - Accessible Parking Zone Review - Ayers Crescent
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-91067.pdf

SC13.8 - Compulsory Stop Controls - Crescentwood Road Area

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
36 - Scarborough Southwest

Origin

(March 7, 2016) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District

Recommendations

Transportation Services recommends that Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.   Authorize stop control for Crescentwood Road at the intersection of White Birch Road.

 

2.   Authorize stop control for White Birch Road at the intersection of Viewbank Road.

 

3.   Designate Crescentwood Road, from Warden Avenue to Kildonan Drive, as a through highway.

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 minor street stop signs be deployed at various uncontrolled "T-type" intersections in the area of Crescentwood Road, in order to clearly define the right-of-way and to regulate traffic flow. The minor street stops will also encourage motorists to stop before the curbs on Crescentwood Road, which has no sidewalks, to enhance pedestrian safety.

Financial Impact

The financial cost of installing the recommended stop controls is approximately $1,500.00.  The funding for the signage is available in the Transportation Services 2016 Operating Budget, within Cost Centre TP0397.

Background Information

(March 7, 2016) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District - Compulsory Stop Controls - Crescentwood Road Area
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-91047.pdf
Location Plan - Crescentwood Road Area
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-91048.pdf

SC13.9 - Left-Turn Prohibition - 2993-3011 Sheppard Avenue East

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
40 - Scarborough Agincourt

Origin

(March 9, 2016) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District

Recommendations

Transportation Services recommends that:

 

1.  City Council prohibit westbound left-turns from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, from Sheppard Avenue East to the private access located approximately 55 metres west of Pharmacy Avenue.

Summary

It is recommended that westbound left-turns be prohibited between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, at the Sheppard Avenue East access to the premises at 2993-3011 Sheppard Avenue East, in order to mitigate traffic infiltration through this private property by motorists avoiding the southbound through prohibition at the intersection of Sheppard Avenue East and Pharmacy Avenue further to the east.

Financial Impact

The financial cost of installing the appropriate signs would be approximately $600.00. The funding for signage is available in the Transportation Services 2016 Operating Budget, within Cost Centre TP0397.

Background Information

(March 9, 2016) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District - Left-Turn Prohibition - 2993-3011 Sheppard Avenue East
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-91054.pdf
Location Plan - Left-Turn Prohibition - 2993-3011 Sheppard Avenue East
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-91055.pdf

SC13.10 - Compulsory Stop Controls - Major Oak Terrace Area

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
41 - Scarborough-Rouge River

Origin

(March 9, 2016) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District

Recommendations

Transportation Services recommends that Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.   Authorize stop control for Major Oak Terrace at the intersection of Historic Terrace.

 

2.   Authorize stop control for Maresfield Drive at the intersection of Ponymill Drive (northwest intersection).

 

3.   Authorize stop control for Ponymill Drive at the intersection of Maresfield Drive (southeast intersection).

 

4.   Designate Saintsbury Square, from Ingleton Boulevard to a point 118 metres east, as a through highway.

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 minor street stop signs be installed at four uncontrolled three-way intersections in the Major Oak Terrace area in order to clearly define the right-of-way and to regulate traffic flow. 

Financial Impact

The financial cost of installing the recommended stop controls is approximately $1,800.00.  The funding for these signs is available in the Transportation Services 2016 Operating Budget, within Cost Centre TP0397.

Background Information

(March 9, 2016) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District - Compulsory Stop Controls - Major Oak Terrace Area
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-91078.pdf
Location Plan - Major Oak Terrace Area
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-91079.pdf

SC13.11 - Heavy Vehicle Prohibition - Twinflower Court

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
42 - Scarborough-Rouge River

Origin

(March 10, 2016) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District

Recommendations

Transportation Services recommends that Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.   Prohibit heavy vehicles at all times on Twinflower Court, from Staines Road to the east end of Twinflower Court.

 

2.   Authorize stop control for Twinflower Court at the intersection of Staines Road.

 

3.   Authorize stop control for Seasons Drive at the intersection of Staines Road.

 

4.   Authorize stop control for Staines Road at the intersection of Seasons Drive/Twinflower Court.

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 the adoption of a by-law to prohibit trucks and other heavy vehicles on Twinflower Court in order to prevent the use and parking of such vehicles along this new local road.  It is also recommended that all-way stop control be authorized on Twinflower Court at its intersection with Staines Road.

Financial Impact

There is no financial impact from this report since the funding for the signage has been secured from the developer.

Background Information

(March 10, 2016) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District - Heavy Vehicle Prohibition - Twinflower Court
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-91100.pdf
Location Plan - Twinflower Court
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-91101.pdf

SC13.12 - Lane Designation - Finch Avenue East at Neilson Road

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
42 - Scarborough-Rouge River

Origin

(March 4, 2016) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District

Recommendations

Transportation Services recommends that:

 

1.   City Council designate the northerly westbound lane on Finch Avenue East, between Neilson Road and a point 90 metres east, for westbound right turns only, buses excepted.

Summary

This report recommends the designation of a westbound right-turn lane (buses excepted) at the Finch Avenue East / Neilson Road intersection in order to clearly define lane usage.  The westbound approach currently has pavement markings identifying this as a right turn lane but there is no legal designation or signage in place.

Financial Impact

The financial cost of installing the subject recommended lane designation signage is approximately $500.00.  Funding for these signs is available in the Transportation Services 2016 Operating Budget, within Cost Centre TP0397.

Background Information

(March 4, 2016) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District - Lane Designation - Finch Avenue East at Neilson Road
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-91074.pdf
Location Plan - Finch Avenue East at Neilson Road
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-91075.pdf

SC13.13 - Speed Limit - Livingston Road North

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
43 - Scarborough East

Origin

(March 9, 2016) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District

Recommendations

Transportation Services recommends that Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.   Reduce the speed limit from 50 km/h to 40 km/h on Livingston Road North, from the north end of Livingston Road North to the south end of Livingston Road North.

 

2.   Authorize stop control for Greenvale Terrace at the intersection of Livingston Road North.

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 a 40 km/h speed zone along Livingston Road North.  The reduction of the speed limit from the current 50 km/h to 40 km/h is technically justified along Livingston Road North.  It is also recommended that a minor street stop sign be installed at the uncontrolled three-way intersection of Livingston Road North and Greenvale Terrace.

Financial Impact

The financial cost of installing the speed zone signs and stop control is approximately $1,000.00.  Funding for these signs is available in the Transportation Services 2016 Operating Budget, within Cost Centre TP0397.

Background Information

(March 9, 2016) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District - Speed Limit - Livingston Road North
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-91076.pdf
Location Plan - Livingston Road North
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-91077.pdf

SC13.14 - Compulsory Stop Control - Amiens Road at Fairwood Crescent

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
44 - Scarborough East

Origin

(March 8, 2016) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District

Recommendations

Transportation Services recommends that Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.  Authorize stop control for Amiens Road at the intersection of Fairwood 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.

 

This report recommends that a minor street stop sign be deployed at the intersection of Amiens Road at Fairwood Crescent, which is currently an uncontrolled three-way "T-type" intersection, in order to clearly define the right-of-way and to regulate traffic flow.

Financial Impact

The financial cost of installing the subject recommended stop control is approximately $400.00.  The funding for this sign is available in the Transportation Services 2016 Operating Budget, within Cost Centre TP0397.

Background Information

(March 8, 2016) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District - Compulsory Stop Control - Amiens Road at Fairwood Crescent
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-91058.pdf
Location Map - Compulsory Stop Control - Amiens Road at Fairwood Crescent
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-91059.pdf

SC13.15 - 2525-2545 Lawrence Avenue East, 1380 Midland Avenue and 1-51, 201-211 and 300 Prudential Drive - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Preliminary Report

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
37 - Scarborough Centre

Origin

(March 14, 2016) Report from the Acting 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 2525-2545 Lawrence Avenue East, 1380 Midland Avenue and 1-51, 201-211 and 300 Prudential Drive - Zoning By-law Amendment Application 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 of the Planning Act.

 

4.  City Council determine that an Avenue Segment Study is not required given that a portion of the lands fronting Lawrence Avenue East are designated Apartment Neighbourhoods, no development is proposed on the portion of the lands fronting Lawrence Avenue East that are designated Mixed Use Areas, the underlying zoning permissions allow for tall buildings and the applicable lands were examined in a previous Avenue Segment Study.

Summary

This application proposes the development of four separate blocks of vacant land at 2525-2545 Lawrence Avenue East, 1380 Midland Avenue and 1-51, 201-211 and 300 Prudential Drive. The proposal includes nine buildings ranging in height from 8 to 27 storeys, 1,752 dwelling units, 1,527 bicycle parking spaces and 1,779 vehicle parking spaces. The total floor area would be 152,425 square metres, of which 140,005 square metres would be residential uses, 9,039 square metres would be office uses and 3,381 square metres would be retail or other commercial uses.

 

Details for the proposed development of each block are as follows:

 

Block B - 201-211 Prudential Drive: A 21-storey residential building, an 8-storey residential building and 11, 3-storey townhouses.

 

Block D - 2525-2545 Lawrence Avenue East and 300 Prudential Drive: A 27-storey building containing residential, office and retail uses, a 24-storey residential building and 2, 8-storey residential buildings.

 

Block G - 1380 Midland Avenue: A 25-storey building and a 23-storey building containing residential, office and retail uses.

 

Block H - 1-51 Prudential Drive: A 21-storey residential building.

 

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 planning review process including the scheduling of a community consultation meeting. A final report will be prepared and a public meeting is targeted for the fourth quarter of 2016, provided all required information is submitted in a timely manner and all issues raised during the review process have been satisfactorily resolved.

Financial Impact

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

Background Information

(March 14, 2016) Report and Attachments 1-12 from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District - 2525-2545 Lawrence Avenue East, 1380 Midland Avenue and 1-51, 201-211 and 300 Prudential Drive - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Preliminary Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-91193.pdf

SC13.16 - 1955-1991 Victoria Park Avenue - Residential Rental Housing Property Demolition and Conversion and Draft Plan of Condominium Applications - Preliminary Report

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
37 - Scarborough Centre

Origin

(March 16, 2016) Report from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District

Recommendations

The City Planning Division recommends that:

 

1.   Staff be directed to schedule a community consultation and tenant meeting(s) for the lands at 1955, 1961, 1967, 1973, 1979, 1985 and 1991 Victoria Park Avenue, together with the Ward Councillor.

 

2.   Notice for the community consultation and tenant meeting(s) be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the site.

 

3.   Notice of the tenant meeting be given to tenants of the seven buildings by prepaid first class mail.

 

4.   Notice for the tenant meeting (and community meeting if combined) be given to the general public by placing an advertisement in the local newspaper. 

 

5.   Notice for the public meeting under the Planning Act be given according to the regulations of the Planning Act.

Summary

These applications are for conversion of an existing residential rental property to condominium pursuant to Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code, being the Residential and Rental Property Demolition and Conversion Control By-law, and pursuant to the Condominium Act.  The owners propose to convert 84 existing grade-related residential rental townhouses located within 7 buildings to 84 condominium ownership townhouses (within the 7 buildings) at 1955, 1961, 1967, 1973, 1979, 1985 and 1991 Victoria Park Avenue.  The Draft Plan of Condominium application is for Condominium Approval under the Condominium Act.

 

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 report recommends that a community consultation meeting and a tenant meeting be scheduled together with the Ward Councillor.  A Final Report and a Public Meeting will be scheduled following community and tenant consultations and once all identified issues have been satisfactorily resolved and all required information is provided in a timely manner.

Financial Impact

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

Background Information

(March 16, 2016) Report and Attachments 1-4 from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District - 1955-1991 Victoria Park Avenue Residential Rental Housing Property Demolition and Conversion and Draft Plan of Condominium Applications - Preliminary Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-91269.pdf

SC13.17 - Golden Mile Secondary Plan Study

Consideration Type:
Information
Wards:
35 - Scarborough Southwest, 37 - Scarborough Centre

Origin

(March 15, 2016) Report from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District

Summary

The purpose of this report is to advise Scarborough Community Council that City Planning staff are initiating a Secondary Plan study for the area known as the Golden Mile Focus Area as recommended in the Eglinton Connects Planning Study.  The study area boundary is indicated on the map below, as well as on Attachment 1:  Golden Mile Secondary Plan Study Area, to this report.

 

The study will be undertaken by City staff with the assistance of consultants and engage landowners, business owners, residents, Ward Councillors and other stakeholders, who will form a Working Group.  The purpose of the working group will be to provide feedback on materials and study findings before they are presented to the broader public audience at consultation events.  City staff, in consultation with the working group, will establish parameters that will assist to create a vision for the study area, which would include, but will not be limited to, the creation of new streets and blocks, improvements to the existing street network, a strategy for parks, open space and public realm, and built form and streetscape guidelines.  The Golden Mile Secondary Plan Study will also develop a transportation master plan, master servicing plan, a community services and facilities strategy and review land use compatibility within the Golden Mile's Mixed Use Areas, Employment Areas and Apartment Neighbourhoods designations.

 

The study would conclude with a final recommendations report which would include new official plan policies as part of a new Secondary Plan for the Golden Mile.  It would also include development and urban design principles, a conceptual master plan and an implementation plan.  The final staff report is targeted to be presented to Scarborough Community Council in the third quarter of 2018.

Financial Impact

There are no financial implications.

Background Information

Report and Attachment 1 from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District - Golden Mile Secondary Plan Study
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-91191.pdf

SC13.18 - 1966-2050 Eglinton Avenue East and 50 Thermos Road - Official Plan Amendment Application - Preliminary Report

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
37 - Scarborough Centre

Origin

(March 15, 2016) Report from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District

Recommendations

The City Planning Division recommends that:

 

1.   Staff process this application concurrently with, and within the context of, the Golden Mile Secondary Plan Study.

 

2.   This application be considered by Council concurrently or following Council's consideration of the Golden Mile Secondary Plan.

 

3.   City Council determine that an Avenue Segment Study is not required given that Planning Staff are undertaking a Secondary Plan Study for the Golden Mile area that includes the subject site.

 

4.   Within the context of the ongoing development of the Golden Mile Secondary Plan, staff be authorized to:

  

      (i)   schedule a community consultation meeting for the lands at 1966-2015 Eglinton Avenue East and 50 Thermos Road, either as a separate meeting or in conjunction with community consultation meetings for the Golden Mile Secondary Plan Study, together with the Ward Councillor; and

 

     (ii)   provide notice for a community consultation meeting to be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the site.

 

5.   Give notice for the Public Meeting under the Planning Act according to the regulations under the Planning Act.

Summary

This Official Plan Amendment (OPA) application proposes to amend the Official Plan to add a "Site and Area Specific Policy" for the subject site (the RioCan lands), located north of Eglinton Avenue between Warden Avenue and Thermos Road.  The proposed amendment would add new policies to guide future mixed-use development on the lands.  The RioCan lands are located within the "Golden Mile Focus Area"; one of six "Focus Areas" that have been identified in the Eglinton Connects Planning Study that are to be studied in association with construction of the Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit. 

 

City Planning is undertaking a Golden Mile Secondary Plan Study, commencing in 2016.

 

This report provides preliminary information on the Official Plan Amendment application for the RioCan lands and seeks Community Council's direction on further processing of the application and on the community consultation process.

 

Planning Staff recommend that this amendment application be processed concurrently with the Golden Mile Secondary Plan Study and that the amendment be considered in the context of Council's consideration of the final Golden Mile Secondary Plan.

Financial Impact

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

Background Information

(March 15, 2016) Report and Attachments 1-3 from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District - 1966-2050 Eglinton Avenue East and 50 Thermos Road - Official Plan Amendment Application - Preliminary Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-91192.pdf

Communications

(April 5, 2016) Letter from Calvin Lantz, Stikeman Elliott LLP (SC.New.SC13.18.1)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/sc/comm/communicationfile-59743.pdf

SC13.19 - Endorsement of Events for Liquor Licensing Purposes

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Wards:
38 - Scarborough Centre, 44 - Scarborough East

Summary

Seeking Endorsement of events for Liquor Licensing Purposes.

Communications

(February 24, 2016) Letter from Steven McKinnon, President and Chief Executive Officer, Kinron Associates, Events Services Management, requesting that the 2nd Annual Scarborough Community Multicultural Festival, to be held at the Scarborough Civic Centre - Albert Campbell Square, on August 5, 2016, from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., August 6 and August 7, 2016, from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., be declared an event of municipal significance. (SC.Main.SC13.19)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/sc/comm/communicationfile-59131.pdf

19a - Endorsement of Events for Liquor Licensing Purposes

Origin
(March 30, 2016) Letter from Councillor Ron Moeser, Ward 44, Scarborough East
Recommendations

Councillor Moeser recommends that:

 

1.  City Council, for liquor licensing purposes, advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that it has no objection to allow for an outside beer garden for the Highland Creek Heritage Day Festival, to be held on Saturday, June 18, 2016, from 11:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m., in the Highland Creek Village in the vicinity of Morrish Road and Old Kingston Road; noting that the applicant is required to comply with other applicable by-laws and to obtain the necessary permits for any patio areas extending into the City's right of way.

 

2.  Scarborough Community Council endorse the 30th annual Highland Creek Heritage Day Festival on Saturday, June 18, 2016, in the vicinity of Morrish Road and Old Kingston Road, and declare it to be an event of municipal and/or community significance.

Summary

Seeking Community Council's endorsement of an event for liquor licensing purposes.

Background Information
(March 30, 2016) Letter from Councillor Moeser - Request for Endorsement of The Highland Creek Heritage Day Festival
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-91781.pdf

19b - Endorsement of Events for Liquor Licensing Purposes

Origin
(March 15, 2016) Letter from Linda Raeside, Coordinator, Wexford Heights Business Improvement Area, submitted by Councillor Thompson
Recommendations

Councillor Thompson recommends:

 

1.   City Council, for liquor licensing purposes, advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission that it has no objection to the following restaurants temporarily extending their patios during the Taste of Lawrence Festival on Friday, July 8, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight; on Saturday, July 9, 2016 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight; and on Sunday, July 10, 2016 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.:

 

Winner's Bar and Grill – 2181 Lawrence Avenue East

Diana's Oyster Bar and Grill – 2105 Lawrence Avenue East

The Wexford Restaurant – 2072 Lawrence Avenue East

 

noting that applicants are required to comply with other applicable by-laws and to obtain the necessary permits for any patio areas extending into the City's right of way.

 

2.   Scarborough Community Council endorse the 13th Taste of Lawrence Festival on July 8 - 10, 2016, in the vicinity of Lawrence Avenue East between Warden Avenue and Birchmutn Road, and declare it to be an event of municipal and/or community significance.

Summary

Seeking Community Council's endorsement of an event for liquor licensing purposes.

Background Information
(March 15, 2016) Letter from Linda Raeside, Coordinator, Wexford Heights Business Improvement Area, submitted by Councillor Thompson - Request Endorsement of the Taste of Lawrence Festival
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-91882.pdf

SC13.20 - Future of Hospital System in Scarborough

Consideration Type:
Presentation
Time:
1:30 PM
Wards:
35 - Scarborough Southwest, 36 - Scarborough Southwest, 37 - Scarborough Centre, 38 - Scarborough Centre, 39 - Scarborough-Agincourt, 40 - Scarborough Agincourt, 41 - Scarborough-Rouge River, 42 - Scarborough-Rouge River, 43 - Scarborough East, 44 - Scarborough East

Summary

Chief Executive Officer, Rouge Valley Health System, to present on hospital care in the Scarborough community.

Background Information

Presentation Material - Rouge Valley Health System Response to Expert Panel’s Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-91888.pdf

Communications

(April 5, 2016) Submission from Joseph Ricci - copies of approximately 630 signed on-line petitions to Minister of Health and Long Term Care are on file in the Office of the City Clerk, Scarborough Civic Centre. (SC.New.SC13.20.1)
(April 5, 2016) Submission from Patrick Sherman (SC.New.SC13.20.2)

SC13.21 - Residential On-street Parking in the Scarborough Area

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
42 - Scarborough-Rouge River

Origin

(March 18, 2016) Letter from Councillor Gary Crawford

Recommendations

Councillor Gary Crawford recommends that:

 

1. Scarborough Community Council request Transportation Services to report back to Scarborough Community Council, at its meeting of May 10, 2016, on the various long term residential overnight on-street parking options available to Scarborough residents and the feasibility of establishing a 2 year residential overnight on-street parking pilot project comprising of Ward 42 which is bounded by Steeles Avenue East to the north, Pickering Town Line to the east, Twyn Rivers Drive, Sheppard Avenue East, Conlins Road and Highway 401 East to the south, McCowan Road, Sheppard Avenue East and Markham Road to the west.

Summary

In recent years there has been an increase in demand from residents of various streets within the Scarborough area and in particular Ward 42 to allow for residential overnight parking in order to accommodate their long term parking needs without being subject to tagging by Parking Enforcement Officers.

 

This motion seeks Scarborough Community Council approval to request Transportation Services to provide community council with a report on the various residential on-street long term parking options available to Scarborough residents and the feasibility of establishing a 2 year pilot in Ward 42.

Background Information

Letter from Councillor Gary Crawford, Ward 36, Scarborough Southwest - Residential On-street Parking in the Scarborough Area
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-91410.pdf

SC13.22 - Reconfiguration and Improvement of Two Intersections on Ellesmere Road at Borough Approach West and Borough Approach East

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Ward:
38 - Scarborough Centre

Origin

(March 29, 2016) Letter from Councillor Glenn De Baeremaeker

Recommendations

Councillor Glenn De Baeremaeker recommends that:

 

1.  The General Manager, Transportation Services, be requested to undertake the design and cost estimate of the reconfiguration of the Ellesmere Road/Borough Approach East and Ellesmere Road/Borough Approach West intersections, as reflected in the Scarborough Centre – Public Space and Streetscape Master Plan, and include the estimated cost of these improvements, including the installation of new traffic control signals at the west approach and the modifications to the existing traffic control signals at the east approach, in the Transportation Services 2018 Capital Budget submission.

Summary

City Council, at its meeting on July 11, 12 and 13, 2012 adopted the staff report titled "Scarborough Centre – Public Space and Streetscape Master Plan" (SC17.22) and, in so doing, endorsed the Master Plan and supported the implementation of the projects and initiatives identified in the plan.  One of these initiatives is the reconfiguration of the two intersections on Ellesmere Road at Borough Approach West and at Borough Approach East, directly south of the Scarborough Civic Centre.  These two intersections have restricted traffic movements and only the east intersection is currently controlled by traffic signals.  The reconfiguration of these two intersections will improve access to the Scarborough Civic Centre and provide a safer and more convenient environment for pedestrians and cyclists.  The proposed reconfiguration also includes tree planting and other streetscaping improvements.

 

In considering SC17.22, City Council requested a second staff report on these improvements on the funding, prioritizing and necessary approvals for the implementation of these improvements.  This staff report, which was received by Scarborough Community Council at its meeting on October 10, 2012 (SC19.19), identified these intersection improvements as Priority 6, of the seven priority projects, for implementation in a 6 to 15 year time frame. 

 

Some of the higher priority projects have now been (or soon will be) complete, including the improvements to the Civic Green and streetscape improvements on Borough Drive.  Therefore, given the endorsement of these intersection improvements by City Council, their prominence as the southern entrance to the Scarborough Centre, and the recent completion of these other civic improvements in this area, it is now appropriate and advisable to proceed with the design and implementation of these significant improvements.

Financial Impact

The estimated cost of these improvements be included in the Transportation Services 2018 Capital Budget submission.

Background Information

(March 29, 2016) Letter from Councillor Glenn De Baeremaeker, Ward 38 - Scarborough Centre - Reconfiguration and Improvement of Two Intersections on Ellesmere Road at Borough Approach West and Borough Approach East
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-91646.pdf

SC13.23 - Canada Day Events in Scarborough

Consideration Type:
Presentation
Wards:
35 - Scarborough Southwest, 36 - Scarborough Southwest, 37 - Scarborough Centre, 38 - Scarborough Centre, 39 - Scarborough-Agincourt, 40 - Scarborough Agincourt, 41 - Scarborough-Rouge River, 42 - Scarborough-Rouge River, 43 - Scarborough East, 44 - Scarborough East

Origin

(March 29, 2016) Letter from Councillor Chin Lee

Summary

At the October 6th Community Council meeting motions were tabled to explore the possibility of animating the Scarborough Civic Centre and Albert Campbell Square grounds to include a Canada Day celebration and other events showcasing the public centres that are available to all of us. Please visit the link below to refresh yourselves on this issue. http://app.toronto.ca/tmmis/viewAgendaItemHistory.do?item=2015.SC9.20

 

In this effort, I wish to add an item of new business at the April 5th Community Council meeting, requesting  that Scarborough Community Council permit a brief presentation from my staff providing update to the proposed Canada Day celebrations that are already underway.  As mentioned at a previous community council session, we identified interest in expanding Canada Day celebrations to include an additional campus at Scarborough Civic Centre and Albert Campbell Square.

 

My staff, in conjunction with a professional event planner, have been working on a theme for this day's event that, not only covers the story of Scarborough, but echoes the history of Canada.

 

As well, we will recount some of the events that have already been deemed a success, and highlight some of the proposals that are being entertained presently. Your input and more importantly involvement in this endeavour is greatly appreciated and welcome.

Background Information

(March 29, 2016) Letter from Councillor Chin Lee - Ward 41, Scarborough Rouge River - Canada Day Events in Scarborough
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-91649.pdf

SC13.24 - Enactment of By-laws

Consideration Type:
ACTION
Schedule Type:
Delegated

Summary

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

Background Information

Scarborough Community Council By-law Index for April 5, 2016
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-91872.htm
Source: Toronto City Clerk at www.toronto.ca/council