Agenda

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

1.         City Council deny the request for a permit to remove the privately owned Norway spruce tree at the front of 24 Rosemount Drive.

This report recommends that City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one (1) privately owned tree located in the front yard of 24 Rosemount Drive.  The applicant is requesting tree removal due to its proximity to the house and a neighbouring driveway.

The subject tree is a Norway spruce (Picea abies), measuring 51 cm in diameter.  This tree is healthy and in fair condition.  Urban Forestry does not support removal of this tree.

The purpose of this report is to respond to a Scarborough Community Council request for information on the City of Toronto indoor and outdoor ice surfaces in each of the former municipalities and the amount of free City of Toronto Drop-In skating and Drop-In shinny hockey programs by location. The report also outlines steps that will increase additional free shinny hockey in Scarborough and advises on the helmet policy at municipal ice rinks.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         City Council appoint the candidates listed in the confidential Attachment No. 1 of the report (December 9, 2014) from the Director, Urban Design, City Planning Division, to the Scarborough Community Preservation Panel, effective January 2015, for a term that extends to the end of the 2014-2018 Council session, or until their successors are appointed.

2.         City Council authorize the release of confidential Attachment No. 1 once it has dealt with the recommendations within this staff report.

This report recommends that the Scarborough Community Council nominate the individuals listed in confidential Attachment No. 1 of the report (December 9, 2014) from the Director, Urban Design, City Planning Division, to the Scarborough Community Preservation Panel (SCPP) for appointment by City Council.

Community preservation panels are established for each area represented by a community council.  These panels act as heritage advocates in their communities.  The community preservation panels report to the Toronto Preservation Board on local heritage matters and on issues relating to the Ontario Heritage Act.  Each panel chair occupies a seat on the Toronto Preservation Board.

Thirty applications to serve on the community preservation panels were received.  Two applicants volunteered to serve on the SCPP.  All were reviewed and a list of qualified candidates was assembled.

The City Clerk recommends that:

1.         Scarborough Community Council consider Members’ preferences listed in Attachment 1 and recommend to Council the appointment of one to two Members to the Scarborough Community Preservation Panel for a term of office until December 31, 2016, and until their successors are appointed.

The purpose of this report is to recommend Council Member appointments to the Scarborough Community Preservation Panel.

The City Clerk recommends that:

1.         Scarborough Community Council consider Members' preferences listed in Attachment 1 and recommend to Council the appointment of one Member to the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Don Watershed Regeneration Council for a term until December 31, 2016, and until a successor is appointed.

The purpose of this report is to recommend Council Member appointments to the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Don Watershed Regeneration Council.

The Director, Business Growth Services, Economic Development and Culture, recommends that the Scarborough Community Council:

1.         Appoint the nominees listed in Attachment No. 1 of the report (December 3, 2014) from the Director, Business Growth Services, Economic Development and Culture, to the Boards of Management for three (3) Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) for a term expiring at the end of the term of Council or as soon thereafter as successors are appointed.

2.         Confirm that under Council's Public Appointments Policy, these Board members are appointed at the pleasure of Community Council, and Community Council retains the right to replace any appointed member at any time and for any reason.

3.         Direct that Schedule A of the Municipal Code Chapter 19, Business Improvement Areas, be amended to reflect the changes in the number of members, number of Councillors, and the number of members required for quorum of each of the BIA Boards of Management.

The purpose of this report is to recommend Scarborough Community Council appoint members to the Boards of Management for the new term of Council for three (3) Business Improvement Areas that fall within the Scarborough Community Council boundaries.  The Scarborough Community Council has delegated authority to make final decisions regarding BIA appointments.

Transportation Services recommends that Scarborough Community Council:

1.         Direct staff to post the appropriate No Parking Anytime signs on both sides of Chine Drive from Kingston Road to the south end of Chine Drive to give effect to the regulation currently set out in Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 950.

The financial cost of installing the No Parking Anytime signage on both sides of Chine Drive is approximately $2,500.00.  Funding for the signs has been requested in the Transportation Services 2015 Operating Budget, within Cost Centre TP0397.

Transportation Services recommends that Scarborough Community Council:

1.         Not approve the installation of an All-Way Stop Control at the intersection of Ellendale Drive and Bergen Road.

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 direction from Scarborough Community to review the feasibility of installing an All-Way Stop Control at the intersection of Ellendale Drive and Bergen Road. The report shows that this intersection did not meet the required technical warrant for this type of traffic control.

It is recommended that an All-Way Stop Control not be installed on Ellendale Drive and Bergen Road, as the numerical study values did not meet the warrant for the installation of an All-Way Stop Control.

There would be no financial impact associated with the staff recommendation regarding the unwarranted All-Way Stop Control. However, if an All-Way Stop Control were to be approved, the financial cost of installing the additional stop signage and associated pavement markings would be approximately $500.00.  The funding for such stop signs has been requested in the Transportation Services 2014 Operating Budget, within Cost Centre TP0397.

Transportation Services recommends that Scarborough Community Council:

1.         Not approve the installation of an All-Way Stop Control at the intersection of Lord Roberts Drive and Fitzgibbon Avenue (north intersection).

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 Michael Thompson to review the feasibility of installing an All-Way Stop Control at the intersection of Lord Roberts Drive at Fitzgibbon Avenue, north intersection. The report shows that this intersection did not meet the required technical warrant for this type of traffic control.

It is recommended that an All-Way Stop Control not be installed on Lord Roberts Drive at Fitzgibbon Avenue (north intersection), as the numerical study values did not meet the warrant for the installation of an All-Way Stop Control.

There would be no financial impact associated with the staff recommendation regarding the unwarranted all-way stop control. However, if an All-Way Stop Control were to be approved, the financial cost of installing the additional stop signage and associated pavement markings would be approximately $500.00.  The funding for such stop signs has been requested in the Transportation Services 2014 Operating Budget, within Cost Centre TP0397.

Transportation Services recommends that Scarborough Community:

1.         Prohibit parking at all times on both sides of Bonis Avenue from Kennedy Road to a point 74 metres west of Kennedy Road.

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 a request from Councillor Norm Kelly to review parking regulations on Bonis Avenue immediately west of Kennedy Road. Staff has confirmed the need for parking regulations in this area in order to maintain safe and efficient two-way traffic and adequate sight lines while facilitating roadway maintenance.

It is recommended that a "No Parking Anytime" Zone be posted on both sides of Bonis Avenue from Kennedy Road to 74 metres west of Kennedy Road.

Transportation Services recommends that Scarborough Community Council:

1.         Approve a Stop Control for Haven Hill Square (east-west leg) at the intersection of Haven Hill Square.

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

Following a request through Councillor Lee's office, an uncontrolled three-way intersection with no compulsory stop signs was identified at the intersection of Haven Hill Square and Haven Hill Square (east-west leg).

It is recommended that a minor street stop sign be installed at this uncontrolled three-way "T-type" intersection to clearly define the right-of-way and to regulate traffic flow. The minor street stop will also encourage motorists to stop before the sidewalk to enhance pedestrian safety.

The financial cost of installing the subject recommended stop control is approximately $250.00.  The funding for the sign has been requested in the Transportation Services 2015 Operating Budget, within Cost Centre TP0397.

Transportation Services recommends that:

1.         City Council rescind the northbound Prohibited Turn and Compulsory Turn regulations in effect at all times at the intersection of Sheppard Avenue East and Lamont Avenue in conjunction with the activation of traffic control signals at this intersection.

The purpose of this report is to seek authorization to remove the northbound left-turn and through prohibition on Lamont Avenue at Sheppard Avenue East upon activation of the new traffic control signals.  With the installation of such signals, the current sight line concerns for northbound and through vehicular movements will be mitigated.

The financial cost for removing prohibitions is to be borne by the City. The financial cost for removing the existing regulation controls is approximately $300.00.  The funding for the sign has been requested in the Transportation Services 2015 Operating Budget, within Cost Centre TP0397.

Transportation Services recommends that:

1.         City Council approve a north-eastbound U-turn prohibition along Oasis Boulevard from Morningside Avenue to Raponi Circle.

The purposed of this report is to obtain approval for the installation of a U-Turn prohibition and associated signage on Oasis Boulevard between Morningside Avenue and Raponi Circle.

The results of a recently conducted U-Turn study indicate that the prohibition is warranted.

The financial cost of installing the subject recommended stop control is approximately $550.00.  The funding for the U-turn prohibition signs has been requested in the Transportation Services 2015 Operating Budget, within Cost Centre TP0397.

Transportation Services recommends that Scarborough Community Council:

1.         Reduce the speed limit from 50 km/h to 40 km/h on Adams Drive from Celeste Drive to the south end of Adams Drive.

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 along Adams Drive.  The 40 km/h speed limit is technically justified along Adams Drive.

The financial cost of installing the speed zone signage is approximately $1,000.00.  Funding for the signs has been requested in the Transportation Services 2015 Operating Budget, within Cost Centre TP0397.

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 posting a 40 km/h speed zone along Old Kingston Road between Military Trail and Manse Road.  The 40 km/h speed limit is technically justified along Old Kingston Road.

The financial cost of posting the speed zone signage is approximately $4,000.00.  Funding for the signs has been requested in the Transportation Services 2015 Operating Budget, within Cost Centre TP0397.

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

In accordance with By-law No. 1009-2006, I refer the demolition permit applications for 164-168 Celeste Drive to Scarborough Community Council to grant or refuse the applications, including any conditions, if any, to be attached to the permits.

Providing, for information, an update, as requested by Scarborough Community Council, on the review of rooming houses.

Advising that Community Council cannot undertake business that is already being dealt with by another committee – in this case the Executive Committee.  However, there are ways for Councillors' offices to be involved in the process.

Public consultation is a key component to the rooming house review process.  The results of these consultations will inform a discussion paper on rooming houses that will be presented to the Executive Committee in June 2015. 

MLS will ask Councillors to share their experiences on rooming houses and to identify neighbourhoods and participants that should be consulted during the review.  So far, Milliken (Seneca College Scarborough Campus) and Highland Creek (University of Toronto Scarborough) are two communities that MLS has identified for consultations.