Scarborough Community Council

Meeting No.:
9
Contact:
Yvonne Davies, Committee Administrator
Meeting Date:
Tuesday, October 6, 2015

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

The Decision Document and Decision Summary are for preliminary reference purposes only. Please refer to 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.

 

Minutes Confirmed – September 8, 2015

SC9.1 - Naming of Proposed Public Street at 2229-2245 Kingston Road

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
36 - Scarborough Southwest

Public Notice Given

Statutory - City of Toronto Act, 2006

Community Council Decision

Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.  Approved the name, "Leatherwood Gardens" for a proposed public street at 2229‑2245 Kingston Road. 

Decision Advice and Other Information

The Scarborough Community Council held a statutory public meeting on October 6, 2015, and notice was given in accordance with the City of Toronto Act, 2006, of the proposed enactment of the draft by-law and was posted on the City’s web site.  No one appeared before the Community Council.

Origin

(August 17, 2015) Report from the Acting Director, Engineering Support Services

Summary

This report recommends that the name "Leatherwood Gardens" be approved to identify a proposed public street, located at 2229-2245 Kingston Road.

 

Community Councils have delegated authority to decide street naming matters which comply with the City of Toronto Honourific and Street Naming Policy.

Background Information

(August 17, 2015) Report and Attachment 1 from the Acting Director, Engineering Support Services - Naming of Proposed Public Street at 2229-2245 Kingston Road
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-83760.pdf
Public Notice - Naming of Proposed Public Street at 2229-2245 Kingston Road
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-83737.pdf

SC9.2 - Central East Local Health Integration Network (LHIN)

Decision Type:
Presentation
Status:
Received
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

Community Council Decision

Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.  Received the Presentation for information.

Decision Advice and Other Information

Scarborough Community Council thanked Brian Laundry, Senior Director, System Design and Integration, Central East Local Health Integration Network for his informative presentation.

Summary

Chief Executive Officer of Central East Local Health Integration Network will provide an update on health care activities within the LHIN, specifically Scarborough; and on the development of the Integrated Health Service Plan 2016-2019. 

Background Information

Presentation Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-84353.pdf

Speakers

Brian Laundry, Senior Director, System Design and Integration, Central East Local Health Integration Network

SC9.3 - Assumption of Services - Registered Plan 66M-2459 - Midland Avenue and St. Clair Avenue East - Monarch Corporation, Phase 1

(Submitted for City Council Consideration on November 3, 2015)
Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Ward:
36 - Scarborough Southwest

Community Council Recommendations

Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

 

1.  City Council assume the services installed at Midland Avenue and St. Clair Avenue East and that the City formally assume the roads within the Plan of Subdivision.

 

2.  City Council authorize the Legal Services Division to release the portion of the performance guarantee held with respect to this Plan of Subdivision.

 

3.  City Council direct that an assumption By-law be prepared to assume the public highway and municipal services within the Subdivision at Midland Avenue and St. Clair Avenue East.

 

4.  City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the assumption By-law in the Land Registry Office at the expense of the Owner.

 

5.  City Council authorize the City Clerk and Treasurer to sign any release or other documentation necessary to give effect thereto.

 

6.  City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to transfer ownership of the street lighting system constructed within the Plan of Subdivision at Midland Avenue and St. Clair Avenue East.

Origin

(September 14, 2015) Report from City Solicitor

Summary

This report requests Council’s authority for the City to assume the services with respect to the development at Midland Avenue and St. Clair Avenue East.

Background Information

(September 14, 2015) Report and Attachment 1 from the City Solicitor - Assumption of Services - Registered Plan 66M-2459 - Midland Avenue and St. Clair Avenue East - Monarch Corporation, Phase 1
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-83751.pdf

SC9.4 - Designation of Fire Routes and Amendment to Chapter 880 - Fire Routes - 1051 Ellesmere Road, 105 Commander Boulevard, 55 Nugget Avenue

(Submitted for City Council Consideration on November 3, 2015)
Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Wards:
37 - Scarborough Centre, 41 - Scarborough-Rouge River

Community Council Recommendations

Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

 

1.   City Council designate part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plan filed with the Fire Chief in respect of the following municipal addresses, as fire routes pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880- Fire Routes: 1051 Ellesmere Road, 105 Commander Boulevard, 55 Nugget Avenue.
 
2.   City Council authorize the Fire Chief and City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route.

Origin

(September 4, 2015) Report from the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services

Summary

To obtain Council approval for the amendment of the Fire Route By-law to designate certain locations as fire routes within the meaning of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 880, as amended.

 

Fire Services uses designated fire routes as a key mechanism in regulating fire prevention, including the prevention of spreading of fires and the delivery of fire protection services.

Background Information

(September 4, 2015) Report from the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services - Designation of Fire Routes and Amendment to Chapter 880 - Fire Routes - 1051 Ellesmere Road, 105 Commander Boulevard, 55 Nugget Avenue
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-83781.pdf
Attachment 1 - Draft By-law - Amendment of Chapter 880 - Fire Routes
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-83782.pdf

SC9.5 - All-Way Stop Control - Clonmore Drive and Parkland Road/Winston Churchill Drive

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
36 - Scarborough Southwest

Community Council Decision

Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.  Did not approve the installation of an All-Way Stop Control at the intersection of Clonmore Drive and Parkland Road/Winston Churchill Drive.

 

2.  Did not authorize the removal of the Pedestrian Crossover on Clonmore Drive immediately south of Parkland Road/Winston Churchill Drive, in conjunction with any installation of All-Way Stop Control at Clonmore Drive and Parkland Road.

Origin

(August 11, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District

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 Scarborough Community Council request for a report on the feasibility of installing an All-Way Stop Control at the intersection of Clonmore Drive and Parkland Road/Winston Churchill Drive.

 

It is recommended that an All-Way Stop Control not be installed on Clonmore Drive and Parkland Road as existing conditions do not meet the required technical warrant for the installation of such a traffic control device in terms of traffic volumes, delays or stop control spacing, and such an installation would require the removal of the existing Pedestrian Crossover (PXO) immediately west of this location.

Background Information

(August 11, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District - All-Way Stop Control - Clonmore Drive and Parkland Road/Winston Churchill Drive
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-83989.pdf
Location Plan - Clonmore Drive and Parkland Road/Winston Churchill Drive
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-83990.pdf

SC9.6 - Accessible Parking Zone - Engelhart Crescent

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
35 - Scarborough Southwest

Community Council Decision

Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.   Approved the designation of an on-street accessible parking space on the south side of Engelhart Crescent, from a point 84 metres west of Harris Park Drive to a point 12 metres further west.

Origin

(September 18, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District

Summary

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

 

This report recommends the adoption of a by-law to enact an accessible parking zone on the south side of Engelhart Crescent further to a public request.  There is currently unposted 3-hour parking at this location.

Background Information

(September 18, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services - Accessible Parking Zone - Engelhart Crescent
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-83834.pdf
Location Plan - Engelhart Crescent
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-83835.pdf

SC9.7 - Lane Designation - Deans Drive at Warden Avenue

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
35 - Scarborough Southwest

Community Council Decision

Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.   Rescinded the westbound right-turn only lane designation in effect at all times on the driveway to the Warden Woods Shopping Mall, between Warden Avenue and a point 30.5 metres east.

 

2.   Approved the designation of the northerly westbound lane on Deans Drive, from Warden Avenue to a point 30.5 metres east, for right turns only.

Origin

(September 18, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District

Summary

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

 

This staff report recommends the adoption of a by-law to designate the westbound right-turn lane at this intersection in order to clearly define lane usage, mitigate conflicts and delays.  The westbound approach is currently undesignated.

Background Information

(September 18, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District - Lane Designation - Deans Drive at Warden Avenue
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-83832.pdf
Location Plan - Deans Drive at Warden Avenue
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-83833.pdf

SC9.8 - Parking Prohibition - Marsh Road

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Deferred Indefinitely
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
35 - Scarborough Southwest

Community Council Decision

Scarborough Community Council deferred consideration of this item indefinitely to allow for community consultation.

Origin

(September 18, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District

Summary

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

 

This report recommends the adoption of a by-law to prohibit parking on both sides of Marsh Road from Danforth Road to Dunlop Avenue in order to provide a clear area for motorists to manoeuvre to and from the residential access points, and improve sightlines and safety.  There is currently unposted 3-hour parking along this street.

Background Information

(September 18, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District - Parking Prohibition - Marsh Road
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-83839.pdf
Location Plan - Marsh Road
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-83840.pdf

Communications

(September 23, 2015) E-mail from Leatsa Novia (SC.New.SC9.8.1)
(September 28, 2015) E-mail from Deborah Gilchrist (SC.New.SC9.8.2)

SC9.9 - Left-Turn Prohibition - Woodland Park Road at Briar Dale Boulevard

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
36 - Scarborough Southwest

Community Council Decision

Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.  Approved the exemption of buses from the existing northbound left-turn prohibition in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, at Woodland Park Road and Briar Dale Boulevard.

Origin

(September 18, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District

Summary

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

 

The report recommends the adoption of a by-law to enable an exception for buses from the current northbound left turn prohibition on Woodland Park Road at its intersection with Briar Dale Boulevard, in order to accommodate legal access for school buses serving children in the area.

Background Information

(September 18, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District - Left-Turn Prohibition - Woodland Park Road at Briar Dale Boulevard
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-83836.pdf
Location Plan - Woodland Park Road at Briar Dale Boulevard
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-83837.pdf

SC9.10 - Lane Designation - Sheppard Avenue East at Agincourt GO Station Access

(Submitted for City Council Consideration on November 3, 2015)
Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Ward:
39 - Scarborough-Agincourt

Community Council Recommendations

Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

 

1.   City Council designate the northerly westbound lane on Sheppard Avenue East, between a point 51 metres east of Reidmount Avenue and a point 76 metres further east, for westbound right turns only, buses excepted.

Origin

(September 18, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District

Summary

It is recommended that the northerly westbound lane on Sheppard Avenue East at the Agincourt GO Station access driveway be designated for right turns only, with an exception for buses. This designation is recommended to clearly define lane usage in order to mitigate conflicts where through vehicles might be using this lane to continue westbound where there is no receiving lane.  Currently, this right turn lane is undesignated and serves a TTC transit stop; TTC buses need to continue westbound and will require the bus exception.

Background Information

(September 18, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District - Lane Designation - Sheppard Avenue East at Agincourt GO Station Access
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-83843.pdf
Location Plan - Sheppard Avenue East at Agincourt GO Station Access
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-83844.pdf

Speakers

Miroslav Glavic

SC9.11 - Parking Prohibitions - Pinery Trail

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
42 - Scarborough-Rouge River

Community Council Decision

Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.  Approved the prohibition of parking at all times on both sides of Pinery Trail, from a point 46 metres north of Telfer Gardens (west intersection) to a point 48 metres further north and east.

 

2.  Approved the prohibition of parking at all times on both sides of Pinery Trail, from a point 41 metres north of Telfer Gardens (east intersection) to a point 33 metres further north and west.

Origin

(September 18, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District

Summary

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

 

This report recommends the adoption of a by-law to prohibit parking on both the east and west curves on Pinery Trail north of Telfer Gardens.  Vehicles currently parked on these curves restrict the safe and efficient flow of two-way traffic and compromise motorist sightlines to view approaching vehicles rounding the curves.  The recommended parking prohibitions will improve operations and enhance safety.

Background Information

(September 18, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District - Parking Prohibitions - Pinery Trail
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-83841.pdf
Location Plan - Pinery Trail
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-83842.pdf

SC9.12 - Heavy Truck Prohibition Review - Morningside Avenue

(Submitted for City Council Consideration on November 3, 2015)
Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Wards:
43 - Scarborough East, 44 - Scarborough East

Community Council Recommendations

Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

 

1.   City Council prohibit heavy trucks from 7:00 p.m. of one day to 7:00 a.m. of the next following day on Morningside Avenue, from Lawrence Avenue East to Guildwood Parkway/Greyabbey Trail.

Origin

(September 18, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District

Summary

This report recommends the adoption of a by-law to prohibit heavy trucks nightly from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. along Morningside Avenue between Lawrence Avenue East and Guildwood Parkway/Greyabbey Trail.  This recommendation represents a technical amendment because the heavy truck prohibition signs are currently in place to reflect the original prohibition that had been approved by City of Scarborough Council in 1997.  However, the prohibition is not currently included in Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 950.

Background Information

(September 18, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District - Heavy Truck Prohibition Review - Morningside Avenue
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-83866.pdf
Location Plan - Morningside Avenue
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-83867.pdf

SC9.13 - Lane Designation - Highway 2A at Lawson Road

(Submitted for City Council Consideration on November 3, 2015)
Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Ward:
44 - Scarborough East

Community Council Recommendations

Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

 

1.  City Council designate the southerly eastbound lane on Highway 2A, between Lawson Road and a point 30.5 metres west, for eastbound right turns only.

Origin

(September 18, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District

Summary

This report recommends that the southerly eastbound lane on Highway 2A at its intersection with Lawson Road be designated for right turns only, in order to clearly define traffic lane usage and mitigate potential conflicts between through and turning traffic.  Currently, this lane is not designated.

Background Information

(September 18, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District - Lane Designation - Highway 2A at Lawson Road
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-83851.pdf
Location Plan - Highway 2A at Lawson Road
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-83852.pdf

SC9.14 - Stopping Prohibition - Valmount Avenue

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
44 - Scarborough East

Community Council Decision

Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.  Approved the prohibition of stopping at all times on the east side of Valmount Avenue, from Kingston Road to the south end of Valmount Avenue.

Origin

(September 18, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District

Summary

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

 

This report recommends the installation of more restrictive stopping prohibitions on the east side of Valmount Avenue south of Kingston Road, based on a request from Councillor Ron Moeser.  Currently, the east side of Valmount Avenue has unposted 3-hour parking which is being over-used by transient parkers despite continued enforcement by the Toronto Police Service – Parking Enforcement Unit.

Background Information

(September 18, 2015) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Scarborough District - Stopping Prohibition - Valmount Avenue
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-83888.pdf
Location Plan - Valmount Avenue
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-83889.pdf

SC9.15 - 43 Upton Road - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Preliminary Report

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Amended
Ward:
35 - Scarborough Southwest

Community Council Decision

Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.  Directed Planning staff to schedule a community consultation meeting for the lands at 43 Upton Road together with the Ward Councillor.

 

2.  Directed Planning staff to give Notice for the community consultation meeting to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the site.

 

3.  Directed City Clerk's staff to give Notice for the public meeting under the Planning Act according to the regulations of the Planning Act.

 

4.  Directed Planning staff to submit the Final Report to the meeting of the Scarborough Community Council on January 19, 2016.

Origin

(September 15, 2015) Report from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District

Summary

This application proposes to remove permissions for both heavy industrial uses and sensitive uses that are currently allowed under the Zoning By-laws for the lands at 43 Upton Road.

 

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 will be scheduled once all identified issues have been satisfactorily resolved and all required information provided.

Background Information

(September 15, 2015) Report and Attachments 1-2 from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District - 43 Upton Road - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Preliminary Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-83827.pdf

SC9.16 - 0 Birchmount Road - Official Plan Amendment, Zoning Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision Applications - Preliminary Report

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Amended
Ward:
35 - Scarborough Southwest

Community Council Decision

As it relates to the Rezoning and Draft Plan of Subdivision applications, Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.  Directed Planning staff to schedule a community consultation meeting for the lands at 0 Birchmount Road together with the Ward Councillor.

 

2.  Directed Planning staff to give Notice for the community consultation meeting to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the site.

 

3.  Directed City Clerk's staff to give Notice for the public meeting under the Planning Act according to the regulations of the Planning Act.

 

4.  Directed Planning staff to submit the Final Report to the meeting of the Scarborough Community Council on February 23, 2016.

Origin

(September 15, 2015) Report from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District

Summary

Official Plan and Zoning by-law amendments and draft plan of subdivision applications have been submitted to permit the redevelopment of 0 Birchmount Road, also known as the Rexton lands, a former rail spur east of 743 Warden Avenue and north of Pidgeon Street, with 26, three-storey townhouse units and an extension of Pidgeon Street.

 

On September 1, 2015, the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) approved, in principle, the re-designation of the Rexton lands from Utility Corridors to Neighbourhoods; as well as amendments to the Warden Woods Community Secondary Plan.  The Board decision will be issued on or soon after October 22, 2015.

 

This report provides preliminary information on the Rexton applications and seeks Community Council's directions on further processing of the rezoning and draft plan of subdivision applications and on the community consultation process.

 

This report recommends that the remaining Rexton rezoning and draft plan of subdivision applications 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 will be scheduled once all identified issues have been satisfactorily resolved and all required information provided.

Background Information

(September 15, 2015) Report and Attachments 1-9 from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District - 0 Birchmount Road - Official Plan Amendment, Zoning Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision Applications - Preliminary Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-83850.pdf

SC9.17 - 2535 Gerrard Street East - Official Plan Amendment, Zoning Amendment Application - Preliminary Report

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Amended
Ward:
36 - Scarborough Southwest

Community Council Decision

Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.  Directed Planning staff to schedule a community consultation meeting for the lands at 2535 Gerrard Street East together with the Ward Councillor.

 

2.  Directed Planning staff to give Notice for the community consultation meeting to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the site and the area bounded by Victoria Park Avenue to the west, Warden Avenue to the east, and Kingston Road to the south and that the additional costs for notice beyond the 120 metres from the subject site be borne by the Applicant.

 

3.  Directed City Clerk's staff to give Notice for the public meeting under the Planning Act according to the regulations of the Planning Act.

Origin

(September 18, 2015) Report from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District

Summary

This application proposes the development of 39 "stacked" townhouse dwelling units within 3 separate buildings at 2535 Gerrard Street East.

 

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.  A Final Report will be prepared and a public meeting will be scheduled once all identified issues have been satisfactorily resolved and all required information is provided.

 

Staff have concerns with the proposed intensity and form of the proposed development as outlined in the report.

Background Information

(September 18, 2015) Report and Attachments 1-6 from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District - 2535 Gerrard Street East - Official Plan Amendment, Zoning Amendment Application - Preliminary Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-83891.pdf

SC9.18 - 2035 Kennedy Road - Zoning Amendment Application - Preliminary Report

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Amended
Ward:
40 - Scarborough Agincourt

Community Council Decision

Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.  Directed Planning staff to schedule a community consultation meeting for the lands at 2035 Kennedy Road together with the Ward Councillor.

 

2.  Directed Planning staff to give Notice for the community consultation meeting to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the site and to an expanded area which includes all lands within the Metrogate Plan of Subdivision (Plan 66M-2460), and that any additional costs for notice to the expanded area be borne by the Applicants.

 

3.  Directed City Clerk's staff to give Notice for the public meeting under the Planning Act according to the regulations of the Planning Act.

Origin

(September 15, 2015) Report from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District

Summary

This application proposes to rezone the lands at 2035 Kennedy Road to allow for a mixed use, predominately high density residential development with 1,063 dwelling units. The proposal includes three residential apartment towers  35 to 45 storeys in height, the renovation and expansion of the existing 14 storey hotel, an 8 storey office building and a  5 storey above grade parking structure.

 

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.

 

This application should proceed through the standard planning review process, including the scheduling of a community meeting. A final report will be prepared and a public meeting will be scheduled once all the identified issues have been satisfactorily addressed and all required information is provided.

Background Information

(September 15, 2015) Report and Attachments 1-7 from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District - 2035 Kennedy Road - Zoning Amendment Application - Preliminary Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-83828.pdf

SC9.19 - Options for Scarborough Community Council Levee

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Amended
Schedule Type:
Delegated
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

Community Council Decision

Scarborough Community Council selected Option 1 regarding the New Year's Levee for 2016:

 

1.  Proceed with no levee in Scarborough in 2016.

Origin

(September 17, 2015) Report from the City Clerk

Summary

This report is in response to the request from Scarborough Community Council for the Director, Protocol Services, to report on a strategy and costing for a possible New Year's Levee for 2016.

 

Until 2013, Scarborough Community Council held its own New Year's Levee. In 2013, a decision was made not to hold the 2014 New Year Levee. No levee was held in 2015.  The money from the levee was re-directed to the promotion of the Scarborough Tree Lighting ceremony.

 

This report provides options for the Scarborough Community Council to make a decision on how to proceed with the levee event in 2016.

Background Information

(September 17, 2015) Report from the City Clerk - Options for Scarborough Community Council Levee
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-84021.pdf

Speakers

Miroslav Glavic

SC9.20 - Canada Day Events in Scarborough

Decision Type:
Presentation
Status:
Amended
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

Community Council Decision

Scarborough Community Council:

 

1.  Requested the Chair to report on the feasibility of co-ordinating and promoting the Canada Day festivities in Scarborough as a Scarborough-centric event involving the City divisions of Economic Development and Culture, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, Toronto Office of Partnerships, Transportation Services, Facilities Management, and Social Development, Finance and Administration as well as other divisions as needed.

 

2.  Requested Parks, Forestry and Recreation staff to report back to Scarborough Community Council on ways to create activities to animate Albert Campbell Square during the summer.

Decision Advice and Other Information

Scarborough Community Council received a video presentation by Parks, Forestry and Recreation staff on the Canada Day activities in 2015.

Summary

Parks, Forestry and Recreation staff to provide a presentation on the activities and successes of Canada Day events in Scarborough.

Background Information

Item SC8.28 - Scarborough Community Renewal Campaign Follow-up
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-84258.pdf

20a - Canada Day Events in Scarborough

Origin
(October 5, 2015) Letter from Councillor Chin Lee
Summary

Councillor Chin Lee requests further divisional participation in developing Canada Day festivities to become a more Scarborough-centric event.

Background Information
(October 5, 2015) Letter from Councillor Lee - Canada Day Events in Scarborough
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-84507.pdf

SC9.21 - Enactment of By-laws

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Schedule Type:
Delegated

Community Council Decision

General Bills

Scarborough Community Council enacted By-laws 1071-2015 to 1076-2015.

Confirmatory Bill

Scarborough Community Council passed a Confirmatory Bill as By-law 1077-2015.

Summary

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

Background Information

Scarborough Community Council By-law Index for October 6, 2015
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-84543.htm

Meeting Sessions

Session Date Session Type Start Time End Time Public or Closed Session
2015-10-06 Morning 9:42 AM 12:25 PM Public

Attendance

Members were present for some or all of the time period indicated.
Date and Time Quorum Members
2015-10-06
9:42 AM - 12:25 PM
(Public Session)
Present Present: Paul Ainslie, Michelle Berardinetti, Raymond Cho, Gary Crawford, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Jim Karygiannis, Norman Kelly, Chin Lee (Chair), Ron Moeser, Michael Thompson
Source: Toronto City Clerk at www.toronto.ca/council