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City of Etobicoke14th Session Monday, June 26th, 1995 Page 193

A Regular Meeting of the Municipal Council of

the Corporation of the City of Etobicoke was held on Monday, June

26th, 1995, at 1:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers.

All Members Present

with the exception of

Councillor I. Jones

NOTE

At 2:10 p.m. Council recessed into Committee of the Whole to

discuss the Longo/Hockeyworld proposal. Council reconvened at

4:30 p.m.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

Minutes of the Council Meeting held on Monday, June 12th, 1995

See Resolution Number 269.

PECUNIARY INTEREST

Councillor C. Micallef declared a Pecuniary Interest in Report #16

and Resolution Number 279, regarding the supply of Vending Services

in various Parks and Recreation Facilities, because her husband’s

company was intending to submit a bid and subsequently withdrew.

COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS

1. Mrs. Novina Wang, Clerk of Metropolitan Toronto, dated June

1st, forwarding Clause 3 of Report 4 of the Intergovernmental

Affairs Committee, regarding “Responses from Area

Municipalities on the 1995 Metropolitan Toronto Operating

Budget”. V

(Metro Council is extending an offer to the area

municipalities to make a presentation to the area Councils onV Metro’s Budget.)

Referred to the Commissioner of Administrative Services to

arrange a deputation.

2. Mr. P. M. Madill, Deputy Clerk, Regional Municipality of

Durham, dated June 1st, recommending that prior to the

privatization of Canadian National Railways, Transport Canada

is requested to initiate legislation which would ensure the

retention of railway rights-of-way in the public domain in

perpetuity.

Received and Filed. 1

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Communications and Petitions (Continued)

3. Mayor W. Donald Cousens, Town of Markham, dated June 2nd,requesting the Provincial Government to provide a fullaccounting of the costs associated with Project 80 and todisband this investigative unit. Former and serving MarkhamCouncillors were publicly arrested, accused and investigated.In every case the charges were dismissed and no convictionsmade.

Received and Filed.

4. Mayor Frank Faubert, City of Scarborough, dated June 5th,concerning the matter of the Metropolitan Toronto HousingAuthority’s role in providing recreational programs inScarborough.

Received. Advise the City of Scarborough of Etobicoke’sresponse as outlined in Clause 68 of the Eighth Report of theCommunity Services Committee, 1995

5. Mr. Peter Leon, Chairman, Etobicoke Hydro Commission, datedJune 13th, forwarding an update with respect to theconsolidation of Etobicoke Hydro facilities.Received. The City Manager was requested to report as towhether the City would be interested in the use of the HydroBuilding.

6. The following communications with respect to the Level 4 VirusLab, Resources Road:

(a) Ms. Sandra Lane-Rondina, Executive Director, CommunityAdvisory Committee, Level 4 Lab, dated June 13th,forwarding the Minutes of the Advisory Committee meetingsheld on April 5th, April 19th, May 2nd, May 17th, May24th, and June 1st, 1995.

(b) Three individual communications from Mr. R. Alan Harris,Etobicoke Coalition On Lab Integrity, dated June 16th,addressed to Premier-Elect M. Harris, Mr. ChrisStockwell, M.P.P. Etobicoke-West andProfessor I. Brindle of the Community Advisory Committeecommenting on the lab, the public meetings held and theAdvisory Committee.

Received and Filed.

7. Petition from Mr. Michael Harris and approximately 10 otherresidents on Delma Drive and Mitcham Drive, addressed toCouncillor I. Jones, regarding the traffic problems in thearea and the number of accidents at the corner of Delma Driveand Mitcham Drive.

(Councillor Jones requested this letter be placed on theAgenda)

Referred to the Commissioner of Works for report to the Worksand Environment Committee.

8. Dr. Peter Wyckoff, dated May 19th, regarding the condition ofthe City property adjoining his property at 9 Miles Road andforwarding proposals for a solution.Referred to the Commissioner of Administrative Services forreport to the Administration Committee.



9. Petition from Mr. S. Lizzi and Mr. E. Andrews andapproximately 116 other residents on Vange Crescent and in theMount Olive Drive area, addressed to Councillor Hastings,regarding the quality of the water supply in their area andrequesting the City to make the necessary repairs to restorethe quality of water.

(Councillor Hastings requested this letter be placed on theAgenda.)

Referred to the Commissioner of Works for report to the Worksand Environment Committee.

10. Ms. Doreen Dobbs, dated June 9th, regarding the Committee ofAdjustment decision in connection with an application for avariance for a property at 100 Rathburn Road, in theThorncrest Village Area.Referred to the Secretary, Committee of Adjustment for directreply.

11. Miss Kathleen O’Grady regarding the increase in taxes andrequesting Council to make further cuts.Received and Filed.

12. The following communications in opposition to the applicationfor the construction of an apartment building at 45 LaRoseAvenue:

(a) Barbara Edwards, 61 Richview Road, Apartment #612, datedJune 8th.

(b) Isabelle E. Greenwood, 40 Richview Road, Apartment #1807

Cc) E. Karne, 40 Richview Road, dated June 15th.

Cd) Tony Bigelli, 50 La Rose Avenue, dated June 15th.

Referred to the Commissioner of Planning for report to thePlanning and Development Committee.

13. The following communications in opposition to a proposeddevelopment and possible extension to the Westway Plaza at thenorth-east corner of Kipling Avenue and Northcrest Road:

(a) Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Vella and Family, 17 NortlicrestRoad, dated June 8th.

(b) M. Miojevic, 11 Northcrest Road, dated June 15th.

Referred to the Commissioner of Planning for report to thePlanning and Development Committee.

14. The following communications regarding the Vacancy inWard 12 as a result of Councillor Hastings being elected tothe Provincial Parliament on June 8th, 1995:

Ca) Ms. Marilyn Whibbs, President, Elms Rexdale ResidentsAssociation, dated June 12th, addressed to Councillormeson, recommending that Council appoint the person thatcame second in the November Municipal Election, toreplace Councillor Hastings.



14. The following communications regarding the Vacancy in

Ward 12 as a result of Councillor Hastings being elected to

the Provincial Parliament on June 8th, 1995: (Continued)

(b) Ms. Franca Fantauzzi, dated June 20th, also suggesting

that the person that came second in the November Election

be appointed to replace Councillor Hastings.

(c) Mr. Anthony Caputo, dated June 16th, advising of his

interest in being a Councillor.

Cd) Mr. Jerry Taciuk, dated June 19th, commenting on the

matter.

(e) Mrs. Lorna Mens, Chair, Executive Team, Highfield

Community Enrichment Project, dated June 21st, forwarding

a Petition signed by 65 Residents in support of holding

a bi-election.

(f) Mr. Nick Travaglini, Chairman of the Board, Tradesco,

dated June 24th, supporting the appointment of

Mr. V. Crisanti.

Cg) Mr. Vincent Crisanti, dated June 25th, commenting on the

vacancy in Ward 12 and forwarding a Petition signed by402 residents in the Ward supporting filling the vacancy

by appointment.

See Resolutions Numbered 295 and 296. Council appointed

Mr. Vincent Crisanti as Councillor for Ward 12, effective June

27th, 1995. See also Report Number 11.

15. Ontario Municipal Board Decision, dated June 8th, regarding

the appeals to By-law Number 1994-123 with respect to the

application of Kipling Investments for the construction of 8

semi-detached residential units in conjunction with an

existing apartment building at 345 Dixon Road.

(The 0MB dismissed the appeals and approved the By-law).

Received and Filed. See also Report Number 10.

16. Town of Geraldton. dated June 16th, advising they have put

forward the name of Mayor Michael Power as a candidate for the

office of First Vice-President of the Association of

Municipalities of Ontario for consideration at the Annual

Convention in August.

Received and Filed.

17. Mr. Brian L. French, dated June 5th, congratulating

Etobicoke’s Business Development Office on their initiatives

in marketing “Etobicoke at the World Congress of

International Development Research Council in May.

Received and Congratulations to staff.

18. Mr. B. DePippo, dated June 13th, requesting to appear before

the Works and Environment Committee, concerning the sewer

back-up at his residence on Ramsbury Road in 1992.

Referred to the Works and Environment Committee for

deputation.



19. Petition from Mr. C. F. MacLellan, Jr. and approximately 13

other residents on Midden Crescent, dated June 19th,

requesting that the existing 3 hour parking on the street be

changed to “No Parking At Anytime”.

Referred to the Commissioner of Works for report to the Works

and Environment Committee.

20. The following communications requesting to use the North

Kipling Community Centre for meetings:

(a) Mr. Ajit Singh Johal, President, Etobicoke Seniors

Association, dated May 26th, requesting to use the

facilities at the North Kipling Community Centre, free of

charge, for their meetings.

(b) Additional communication from Mr. Johal forwarding

additional information on their request.

Referred to the Commissioner of Parks and Recreation for

report to the Community Services Committee.

21. Ms. B. Caplan. Clerk. City of Toronto, dated June 15th,

forwarding recommendations of the Executive Committee

concerning “CP Rail Collision and Derailment’.

Received. Copy forwarded to the Commissioner of Works for

information.

22. Mr. G. H. Shipp, Executive Vice-President and Chief Operating

Officer, Shipp Corporation, dated June 21st, requesting

Council to reconsider its June 12th decision concerning their

application for an extension in time for fulfilling conditions

to approval with respect to an apartment building at the

north-east corner of Aberfoyle Crescent and Lomond Drive.

Received. See Resolutions Numbered 270, 271 and 272.

23. Mr. Dan Hornibrook, Seven Oaks Homes Inc., dated June 20th,

requesting to appear before a Committee concerning the

construction of a house at 219 Prince Edward Drive; his

application to Committee of Adjustment for a minor variance

and request for reimbursement for costs and also suggesting

the City leave non-conforming situations as they are.

Referred to the Building Commissioner and Secretary of the

Committee of Adjustment for report to the Planning and

Development Committee and that Mr. Hornibrook be invited to

appear in deputation.

24. Mrs. Jean Muir, dated June 14th, requesting the City to remove

the Linden tree from her property at 4 Burrard Road.

Referred to the Commissioner of Parks and Recreation for

report to the Community Services Committee.

25. Mrs. Shalini Alleluia, Committee Coordinator. City ofMississauga, dated June 15th, forwarding the Minutes of the

Etobicoke/Mississauga Liaison Committee meeting held on June9th, 1995.

Received. Item 3 in the Minutes regarding the matter of anintegrated bus service, was referred to the Commissioner of

Works for report to the Liaison Committee.



26. Ms. Kathy Haas. Chair, Etobicoke Board of Education, datedJune 14th, in reply to Council Resolution 212 concerning the1995 Budget increases and recommending the Board and Councilmeet to discuss the issue of declining assessment.Referred to Committee of the Whole for meeting with the Boardof Education.

27. Mrs. B. Lamb, dated June 22nd, requesting that Clauses 133 and134 of the Thirteenth Report of the Planning and DevelopmentCommittee be referred back to the Committee so she can appearin deputation.

Received. See Clauses 133 and 134 of the Thirteenth Report ofthe Planning and Development Committee, as adopted by Council.

28. Petition submitted by Mr. J. Hughes, Etobicoke HockeyAssociation, containing approximately 1372 signatures,requesting Council to postpone final approval of any icerental agreement until all information has been made publicand public hearings have been held concerning theLongo/Hockeyworld proposal for a four pad ice facility inEtobicoke.Received. See Resolution Number 288.

THANK YOU NOTES

- Nan Cook for flowers received on her 90th Birthday

- Hazel and Jim Pacella for flowers received on their 50thAnniversary

- Mr. and Mrs. Michael Wilson for the donation in memory oftheir son.

MINUTES FROM BOARDS AND COITTEES

(i) Minutes of the Etobicoke Historical Board\LACAC Meeting heldon May 10th, 1995.Received and Filed.

14th Session Monday, June 26th. 1995 Page 199

REPORTS

The following Reports from the Standing Committees:

(a) Thirteenth Report of the Planning and Development Committee,1995.


Clause 128 of the Planning and Development Committee,regarding Channel Holdings Ltd. (Frank Raso) - constructionactivities, was amended in the last paragraph by deleting thewords “Members of Council” and substituting therefore thewords “the area Councillor”, so that the paragraph reads -

“That the Area Councillor be kept advised of permitapplications made by Mr. Raso and/or Channel Holdings Ltd.”

(b) Tenth Report of the Community Services Committee, 1995.See Resolution Number 289.

(c) Eleventh Report of the Works and Environment Committee, 1995.See Resolution Number 292.

1. Report from the Commissioner of Administrative Services, datedJune 26th, forwarding recommendations with respect to theaward of Tender P-51-95 for Various Lumber Supplies.See Resolution Number 293.

2. Report from the Commissioner of Administrative Services, datedJune 26th, forwarding zecommendations with respect to theaward of Tender P-67-95 for the Sale of Various WasteManagement Vehicles.


3. Report from the Commissioner of Works, dated June 26th,forwarding recommendations with respect to the award of Tender95-7 for Storm Sewer installation and Road Upgrade in theWesthead/Horner Area.See Resolution Number 297.

4. Report from the Commissioner of Works, dated June 26th,submitting recommendations with respect to the award of Tender95-10 for Road Rehabilitation in the Uno Drive area.See Resolution Number 274.

5. Report from the Commissioner of Works, dated June 26th,regarding the award of Tender 95-14 for Hot Mix AsphaltOverlay on various streets.


6. Report from the Commissioner of Works, dated June 26th,forwarding recommendations with respect to the award of Tender95-15 for the Rehabilitation of Martin Grove Road Underpass atC.N.R.


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Reports (Continued)

7. Report from the Commissioner of Administrative Services, dated

June 26th, regarding the award of Tender P-61-95 for the

construction of the Lakeshore Village Community Park.


8. Report from the Commissioner of Administrative Services, dated

June 26th, forwarding recommendations concerning the award of

Tender P-63-95 for the supply and delivery of Sidewalk Crawler

Tractors.


9. Report from the City Manager, dated June 26th, regarding the

award of Tender P-74-95 for Hot Land Asphalt Overlay, Gradingof Soil and Laying of Sod in the Lakeshore Motel Strip area.


10. Report from Reble, Ritchie, City Solicitors, dated June 16th,regarding their appearance before the Ontario Municipal Boardconcerning the appeals to By-law 1994-123 regarding the

application of Kipling Investments for the construction of 8semi-detached residential units in conjunction with anexisting apartment building at 345 Dixon Road.

(The Board dismissed the appeals and approved the By-law).

(See Item 15 of correspondence for the O.M.B. decision)Received and Filed.

11. The following •Reports with respect to the vacancy inWard 12 as a result of Councillor John Hastings being electedto the Provincial Government on June 8th, 1995:

(a) Report from the Commissioner of Administrative Services,dated June 12th, commenting on the filling of thevacancy.

(This report was before Council on June 12th, and wasdeferred to the June 26th meeting. Council requested afurther report outlining statistical information on voterturnout at previous bi-elections, etc.)

(b) Report from the Commissioner of Administrative Services,dated June 26th, providing the history of previous bielections and the percentage of voter turnout.

See also Item 14 of Correspondence. See Resolutions Numbered295 and 296.

12. Report from Reble, Ritchie, City Solicitor, dated June 21st,as requested by Council, regarding the possibility ofdesignating the Lakeshore Lions Arena a “No Smoking” area.See Resolution Number 306.

13. Report from Reble, Ritchie, City Solicitors, dated June 21st,forwarding correspondence from the Ministry of Environment andEnergy regarding the GO Transit Toronto/Milton ServiceExpansion and a public review of the Noise and VibrationAssessment Protocol.


14th Session Monday. June 26th, 1995 Page 201

Reports (Continued)

14. Report from Reble, Ritchie, City Solicitors, dated June 21st,regarding the appeals to By-law Number 1994-196 dealing withthe application of Home Savings and Loan Corporation for theconstruction of 26 stacked townhouse units at the south-eastcorner of Bloor Street West and Old Mill Terrace.See Resolution Number 298.

15. Report from Mrs. C. Zaccaria, Secretary, Board of Health,dated June 26th, forwarding recommendations from the Boardthat Council ask Metro Council to study the matter of lapdancing with a view to, among other considerations, addressingthe public health concerns involved in this activity.See Resolution Number 299.

16. Report from the Private Ventures Committee, dated June 26th,forwarding recommendations with regard to the supply ofvending services in various Parks and Recreation facilities.See Resolution Number 279.

17. Recommendations from the Committee of the Whole Meeting heldon June 26th, with regard to the following matters:

(a) Joint Report from the Commissioner of AdministrativeServices and the Commissioner of Works, dated June 26th,forwarding an update on the progress of the Geographic-Based Information Systems.See Resolution Number 280.

(b) Verbal Presentation from Zanini Developments regardingthe potential redevelopment and use of the Bering AvenueWorks Yard.

See Resolutions Number 302 and 303.

(c) Report from the Commissioner of Administrative Services,dated June 26th, regarding the amalgamation of theAdministration Committee and the Community ServicesCommittee and also forwarding a recommendation that thestarting times for the Standing Committees and Committeeof the Whole revert back to 9:00 a.m.See Resolution Number 282.

(d) Report from the Commissioner of Works, dated June 26th,forwarding for Council’s approval, the “Statement ofPrinciples for an Agreement on Waste ManagementResponsibilities in Metro Toronto between MetropolitanToronto and the area Municipalities (Etobicoke)See Resolution Number 281.

(e) Report from the Commissioner of Works, dated June 26th,regarding the Joint Union/Management Proposal onMechanical Street Sweeping and recommending that roadsweeping services be performed by Works Departmentemployees.


(f) Report from the City Solicitor, dated June 22nd,regarding the Offer to License and related LicenseAgreement with Hockeyworld International Arenas Inc., forthe construction of a 4 pad ice facility in the City ofEtobicoke.


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Reports (Continued)

18. Report from the Commissioner of Planning dated June 26th,

regarding Interim Control By-Laws for Restaurants with outdoor

patios adjacent to residential zones within the City of

Etobicoke.


BY-LAWS

The following By-Laws were enacted and passed in Council:

No. 1995-119

To amend Chapters 320, 330, 340 and 350 of the

Zoning Code to permit the ancillary sale of limited convenienceitems from Service Stations and Car Washes.

No. 1995-120

To amend the Municipal Code with respect toTraffic - Chapter 240, Article I.

(Addition to Schedule VIII - No Parking - Vulcan Street)

No. 1995-121

To amend the Municipal Code with respect toTraffic - Chapter 240, Article I.

(Deletion from Schedule VIII - No Parking - College Street)

No. 1995-122

To authorize the designation of Fire Routes,

Chapter 134, The Municipal Code. (65 Claireport Crescent)

No. 1995-123

To adopt Amendment Number 24-95 to the Official

Plan of the City of Etobicoke with respect to certain minor

deficiencies in the both the Official Plan Text and Maps.

No. 1995-124

To introduce an Interim Control By-Law for

outdoor patios in conjunction with certain Restaurants (Etobicoke)

No. 1995-125

To introduce an Interim Control By-Law foroutdoor patios in conjunction with certain Restaurants (Mimico)


By-Laws (Continued)

No. 1995-126

To introduce an Interim Control By-Law foroutdoor patios in conjunction with certain Restaurants (NewToronto)

No. 1995-127 To introduce an Interim Control By-Law foroutdoor patios in conjunction with certain Restaurants (LongBranch).

No. 1995-128

To confirm proceedings of the Council Meetingheld on the Twenty-Sixth day of June, 1995.

RESOLUTIONS

No. 269 Moved by Councillor B. FlynnSeconded by Councillor G. Luby

THAT the Minutes of the Council Meeting held onMonday, June 12th, 1995, be adopted.

Carried

No. 270 Moved by Councillor G. LubySeconded by Councillor B. Flynn

THAT Council waive Section 25.5H of theProcedures By-law for the purpose of considering the Notice ofMotion from Councillor Gloria Lindsay Luby concerning the ShippCorporation at today’s June 26th, 1995 Council Meeting.

Carried

No. 271 Moved by Councillor G. LubySeconded by Councillor B. Flynn

WHEREAS Council on June 12th, 1995 byResolution #258 denied the application by Shipp Corporation Ltd.and Mayvon Investments Ltd. for an extension in time to fulfil theoutstanding conditions to approval with respect to the developmentof a 24-storey, 200-unit condominium apartment building at thenorth-east corner of Aberfoyle Crescent and Lomond Drive; and

WHEREAS the proponent did not have anopportunity to speak to this matter at Council;

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council re-open the matterto allow for discussion and a report at the Committee level.

Carried

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Resolutions (Continued)

No. 272 Moved by Councillor G. Luby

Seconded by Councillor B. Flynn

THAT the application by Shipp Corporation Ltd.and Mayvon Investments Ltd. for an extension in time to fulfil the

outstanding conditions to approval with respect to the developmentof a 24-storey, 200-unit condominium apartment building at the

north-east corner of Aberfoyle Crescent and Lomond Drive (Clause122 of the 12th Report of the Planning and Development Committee)be referred back to the Planning and Development Committee topermit the Shipp Corporation to appear in deputation before theCommittee on July 11th to present their position; and

THAT the Planning Commissioner report to theJuly 11th Planning and Development Committee meeting on the meritsof granting an extension to fulfil the outstanding conditions toapproval.

Carried

No. 273 Moved by Councillor B. FlynnSeconded by Councillor G. Luby

THAT the Thirteenth Report of the Planning andDevelopment Committee, 1995, be adopted, as amended.

Carried

No. 274 Moved by Councillor M. O’Rourke

Seconded by Councillor G. Luby

THAT Tender 95-10 of Pave Al Ltd. & OrlandoCorporation in the amount of $361,096.11 for Road Rehabilitation inthe Uno Drive area be accepted at the unit prices contained thereinand that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute any documentsin connection therewith, all in accordance with the report from theCommissioner of Works, dated June 26th, 1995.

Carried

No. 275 Moved by Councillor M. O’RourkeSeconded by Councillor G. Luby

THAT Tender 95-14 of Gazzola Paving Limited inthe amount of $663,078.07 for Hot Mix Asphalt Overlay on VariousStreets be accepted at the unit prices contained therein and thatthe Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute any documents inconnection therewith, all in accordance with the report from theCommissioner of Works, dated June 26th, 1995.

Carried





THAT Tender 95-15 of Holoway Philp Construction

in the amount of $177,551.63 for Rehabilitation of the Martin Grove

Road Underpass at C.N.R. be accepted at the unit prices contained

therein and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute any

documents in connection therewith, all in accordance with the

report from the Commissioner of Works, dated June 26th, 1995.

Carried


THAT Tender P-63-95 for the Supply and Delivery

of a Sidewalk Crawler Tractors be awarded to Sheridan Equipment -

Division of Strong Equipment Corporation at the total tender priceof $70,805.50 all in accordance with the report from the

Commissioner of Administrative Services, dated June 26th, 1995.

Carried


Seconded by Councillor C. Micallef

THAT Council authorize the City Solicitor toadvise the Environmental Assessment Advisory Committee of the

Ministry of Environment and Energy that the City of Etobicoke

wishes to participate in any future discussions or hearings inconnection with the GO Transit Toronto/Milton Service Expansion

project and in particular the Noise and Vibration AssessmentProtocol.

Carried

No. 279 Moved by Councillor B. FlynnSeconded by Councillor M. Giansante

THAT the Report from the Joint Ventures

Committee, dated June 26th, 1995, regarding the supply of Vending

Services in various Parks and Recreation Facilities, be received;

and

1. THAT Quotation Q-17-95 be awarded to Eastwood Food Services

Limited for the supply of Vending Services in various Parks

and Recreation facilities in the City of Etobicoke; and

2. THAT appropriate staff prepare a request for proposal for the

supply of food services and snack bars to the public in Cityfacilities

all in accordance with a joint report from the Commissioner ofParks and Recreation and the Commissioner of AdministrativeServices, dated June 22nd, 1995 and all as approved by the Joint

Ventures Committee.

Carried

(See Pecuniary Interest - Councillor Micallef)



No. 280 Moved by Councillor G. LubySeconded by Councillor E. Brown

THAT Council adopt the recommendation of theCommittee of the Whole that the joint report from the Commissionerof Administrative Services and the Commissioner of Works, datedJune 26th, 1995, providing an update on the progress of theGeographic-Based Information systems, be received.

Carried

No. 281 Moved by Councillor A. PottsSeconded by Councillor G. Luby

THAT Council adopt the recommendations of theCommittee of the Whole that the report from the Commissioner ofWorks, dated June 26th, 1995, regarding the Waste ManagementAgreement with Metro Toronto, be received; and

THAT the Statement of Principles, which willform the basis for a Waste Management Agreement between the City ofEtobicoke and Metropolitan Toronto, be received; and

THAT the term of the Agreement be for 2 yearswith the City having the option to extend the term by a further 2years; and

THAT staff review and report on the price ofcontainers; and

THAT the Commissioner of Works report back whenthe Agreement document is ready for execution.

Carried

No. 282 Moved by Councillor E. BrownSeconded by Councillor M. Giansante

THAT Council adopt the recommendations of theCommittee of the Whole, as follows:

1. THAT the Administration Committee and the Community ServicesCommittee be amalgamated to form one committee and namedeither the Administration Committee or General Committee; and

2. THAT the composition of the Standing Committees consist ofeight Councillors and the Mayor, Ex Officio; and

3. THAT the initial meeting of the new amalgamated committee beon September 11, 1995.

4. THAT the Procedural By-Law be amended to reflect the changesto the committee composition and responsibilities.

5. THAT the start time for Standing Committee and Committee ofthe Whole meetings be moved back to 9:00 a.m.

6. THAT these revisions be reviewed again in January of 1996, inconjunction with the Committee review.

(Continued)



Resolution No. 282 (Continued)

all in accordance with the report from the Commissioner ofAdministrative Services, dated June 26th, 1995.

Carried

No. 283 Moved by Councillor C. MicallefSeconded by Councillor M. O’Rourke

WHEREAS Council, on March 10, 1995, byResolution Number 128, directed staff to examine the feasibility ofintroducing a separation distance requirement between outdoorrestaurant patios and residentially zoned lands; and

WHEREAS Council, on June 12, 1995, inconsidering the recommendations of the Planning staff reports datedApril 25, 1995 and June 6, 1995, expressed a concern regarding thedevelopment of outdoor patios in the rear and side yards ofrestaurants, and the potential impacts on nearby residentiallyzoned properties, and thus referred the matter back to Planningstaff; and

WHEREAS a zoning review of restaurants withoutdoor patios has been undertaken for the former Township ofEtobicoke, former Village of Long Branch, former Town of NewToronto and former Town of Mimico; and

WHEREAS Council now wishes to enact InterimControl By-Laws, pursuant to Section 38 of the Planning Act, tocontrol such development in conjunction with certain restaurants,pending the completion of Planning staff’s review;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT for commerciallyzoned properties developed for standard restaurants which do notinclude a dancing area, live bands, disc jockeys, entertainmentarea, floor shows or adult entertainment, Interim Control By-lawsbe enacted to prohibit outdoor patio areas, which are partially orwholly within side or rear yards, within 45 metres (150 feet) ofresidentially zoned lands within the City of Etobicoke, includingthe Lakeshore municipalities.

Carried

No. 284 Moved by Councillor B. FlynnSeconded by Councillor M. Giansante

THAT Council waive Section 25.5H of theProcedures By-law for the purpose of considering the Notice ofMotion from Councillor Brian Flynn concerning the P.A. System atCentennial Park at today’s June 26th, 1995, Council Meeting.

Carried



No. 285 Moved by Councillor B. Flynn

Seconded by Councillor M. Giansante

WHEREAS the existing P.A. system at Centennial

park is the original (26 years old) and replacement parts are

obsolete. The volume control is in disrepair and any significant

volume does not respond until you are half way through the volume

button turn; andWHEREAS the noise level to have the meets is

disturbing the surrounding area to the point of numerous complaints

on any of the days that these meets are held, not to mention, 24

hour meets;THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT staff be

requested to report to the next Community Services Committee on the

cost of repairs which are necessary to the Centennial Park P.A.

system.Carried

No. 286 Moved by Councillor E. Brown

Seconded by Mayor D. Holyday

WHEREAS we believe in democracy; and

WHEREAS we believe in the concept of open

government; and

WHEREAS we believe in the public process; and

WHEREAS we believe in fair and equitable

treatment of all our citizens;

I move that a public meeting be held for all

interested parties, prior to the signing of an agreement with

Hockeyworid International Arenas Inc.

Not Carried

Recorded Vote as follows:

In Favour: Mayor Holyday

Councillor Brown

Opposed: Councillors: Flynn, meson, O’Rourke, Giansante,

Marchetti, Luby, Potts, Micallef

Not Present: Councillors: Jones, Milczyn

No. 287 Moved by Mayor D. Holyday

Seconded by Councillor E. Brown

THAT prior to considering the authorization of

agreements with Hockeyworid International Arenas Inc., the proposed

joint venture for the provision of ice surfaces be subject to a

full proposal call.Not Carried


In Favour: Mayor Holyday

Councillor Brown

Opposed: Councillors: Flynn, meson, O’Rourke, Giansante,






Seconded by Councillor A. Potts

THAT Council adopt the recommendation of theCommittee of the Whole that authorization be granted for execution

of an Offer to License and related Licence Agreement with

Hockeyworid International Arenas Inc., in accordance with the

provisions as outlined in the Report from Reble, Ritchie, City

Solicitors, dated June 22nd, 1995, subject to the deletion ofClause 12 and 12.1 addressing “Additional Facilities”.

Carried


In Favour: Councillors: Flynn, meson, O’Rourke, Giansante,


Opposed: Mayor Holyday

Councillor Brown

Absent: Councillors: Jones, Milczyn



THAT the Tenth Report of the Community ServicesCommittee, 1995, be adopted.

Carried


Seconded by Councillor M. O’Rourke

THAT Clause 112 of the Eleventh Report of theWorks and Environment Committee, 1995, be received.

(Re: Request for Pedestrian Not Carried.Access to Evans Ave.,

H. A. Watts - Oxford St.)


Seconded by Councillor A. Marchetti

THAT Clause 121 of the Eleventh Report of the

Works and Environment Committee, 1995, be referred back to the

Works and Environment Committee for consideration in conjunction

with the July report to be tabled by the Works Commissioner.

(Re: New Sign By-Law Carried

Issues and Enforcement)

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No. 292 Moved by Councillor B. mesonSeconded by Councillor C. Micallef

THAT the Eleventh Report of the Works andEnvironment Committee, 1995, be adopted, as amended.


Carried

THAT Tender P-51-95 for Various Lumber Suppliesbe awarded to Brampton Lumber Company at the unit prices containedtherein, totalling ($67,699.50), all in accordance with the reportfrom the Commissioner of Administrative Services, dated June 26th,1995.


THAT Tender P-67-95 for the Sale ofWaste Management Vehicles be awarded as follows:

Carried

Various

BIDDERSNo. ofUNITS TOTAL AWARD

Amtruck LimitedBronte EquipmentBFI Waste SystemsInducom Waste Systems LimitedSheehans Truck Centre Inc.Shu-Pak Refuse Equipment Inc.

$ 682,595.00690, 112 . 50209,030.0063, 625.0061,359.00180,750.00

TOTAL AWARDS(Excluding Taxes)

72 $1,887,471.50

all in accordance with the report from the Commissioner ofAdministrative Services, dated June 26th, 1995.

No. 295 Moved by Councillor M. O’RourkeSeconded by Councillor E. Brown

Carried

THAT the Report from the Commissioner ofAdministrative Services, dated June 12th, 1995, regarding theVacancy in Ward 12 as a result of Councillor Hastings being electedas a Member of the Provincial Parliament, be received; and

THAT Council fill the vacancy by having anelection for Councillor, Ward 12.

Not Carried

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(Continued)





In Favour: Councillors: Flynn, O’Rourke, Giansante, Brown

Opposed: Mayor HolydayCouncillors: meson, Marchetti, Luby, Potts,

Mi call e f


No. 296 Moved by Councillor G. LubySeconded by Councillor A. Marchetti

THAT Mr. Vincent Crisanti be appointed to fill

the office of Ward 12 Councillor, effective

June 27th, 1995.Carried


In Favour: Mayor HolydayCouncillors: Flynn, meson, 0’ Rourke, Giansante,

Brown, Marchetti, Luby, Potts,

Mi call e f




THAT Tender 95-7 of Pave Al Ltd. & Orlando

Corporation in the amount of $1,275,642.08 for Storm Sewer

installation and Road Upgrade in the Westhead/Horner Area, be

accepted at the unit prices contained therein and that the Mayor

and Clerk be authorized to execute any documents in connection

therewith, all in accordance with the report from the Commissioner

of Works, dated June 26th, 1995.

Carried



THAT the Report from Reble, Ritchie, City

Solicitors, dated June 21st, 1995 regarding the appeals received to

By-Law 1994-196 dealing with the application of Home Savings and

Loan Corporation for the construction of 26 stacked townhouse units

at the south-east corner of Bloor Street West and Old Mill Terrace,

be adopted; and

THAT the City Solicitor and staff be authorized

to implement a settlement of an outstanding appeal filed against

By-Law Number 1994-196, as detailed in the report.

Carried




Seconded by Councillor C. Micallef

THAT the Report from the Board of Health, datedJune 26th, 1995, with regard to the issue of lap dancing, be

received; and

THAT Council request Metropolitan Toronto

Council to study the matter of lap dancing with a view to, among

other considerations, addressing the public health concernsinvolved in this activity.

Carried


Seconded by Councillor M. O’Rourke

THAT Council adopt the recommendations of theCommittee of the Whole that the report from the Commissioner ofWorks, dated June 26th, 1995, regarding the Joint Union/ManagementProposal on Mechanical Street Sweeping be referred back to the CityManager for further analysis and a report addressing the merits ofapproving the recommendations of the Commissioner of Works oradopting other alternatives.

Not Carried

No. 301 Moved by Councillor A. Potts

Seconded by Councillor A. Marchetti

THAT Council adopt the recommendations of theReport from the Commissioner of Works, dated June 26th, 1995,regarding the Joint Union/Management Proposal on Mechanical StreetSweeping, as amended; and

1. THAT all road sweeping services be performed by Works

Department employees.

2. THAT the level of service for road sweeping be increased byhaving two sweepers operate on a second shift.

3. THAT two Equipment Operator 3 positions be added to the

establishment of the Works Department.

4. THAT one additional mechanical street sweeper, at an estimated

cost of $137,500 be purchased from winter control savings in

the Works Department’s 1995 Operations Budget; and

5. THAT two rented snow plows be replaced on winter controlstandby by City operated equipment.

6. THAT a report be brought back to Council addressing a completereview of the best ways of providing this service.

Carried

(Continued)





In Favour: Councillors: Giansante, Brown, Marchetti, Potts,Micallef, Milczyn

Opposed: Mayor HolydayCouncillors: Flynn, meson, O’Rourke, Luby

Not Present: Councillor Jones

- Verbal Resolution It was regularly Moved and Seconded

THAT Council waive the 6:00 o’clock adjournmentClause in the Procedure By-Law for the purpose of completing theCouncil Agenda.

Carried

No. 302 Moved by Councillor C. MicallefSeconded by Councillor G. Luby

THAT Council adopt the recommendations of theCommittee of the Whole that the City Manager report on theredundancy of Bering Yard and that in conjunction with this report,the Planning and Parks and Recreation Departments prepare reportsrelating to the Planning implications at having the lands declaredsurplus and potential Parks usage for the lands; and further

THAT the City Manager’s report also include theoptions and procedures for disposal of the land.

Carried

No. 303 Moved by Councillor A. PottsSeconded by Councillor E. Brown

THAT Council adopt the recommendations of theCommittee of the Whole that the City Manager be instructed to bringforward a report addressing the potential use of all City yards andwhether it would be feasible to declare any of the lands surplus.

Carried


THAT Tender P-61-95 for the construction ofLakeshore Village Community Park be awarded to LaBelle Limited atthe total tender price of $117,316.32, all in accordance with thereport from the Commissioner of Administrative Services, dated June26th, 1995.

Carried

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THAT Tender P-74-95 for Hot Laid AsphaltOverlay, Grading and Soil and Laying of Sod be awarded to RomaPaving Services at the total tender price of $61,758.73; and

THAT Council proceed with this project withfunding from the Contingency Account, subject to final commitmentsfrom Motel Strip landowners, all in accordance with the report fromthe City Manager, dated June 26th, 1995.

Carried

No. 306 Moved by Councillor C. MicallefSeconded by Councillor G. Luby

THAT the Report from Reble, Ritchie, CitySolicitors, dated June 21st, 1995, regarding the possibility ofincluding a Clause in the Lease for the Lakeshore Lions Clubdesignating the arena a “No Smoking” area, be received; and

THAT the Solicitor be requested to contact theLakeshore Lions Club, as operators of the facility, to determine ifthey would be prepared to provide a policy direction to allowcertain areas within the building to be declared “No Smoking”areas; and further

THAT if approval is received from the LionsClub, a Clause be added to the Lease specifying the areas withinthe Lakeshore Lions Arena where smoking would not be permitted.

Carried

No. 307 Moved by Councillor G. LubySeconded by Councillor A. Marchetti

THAT Council waive Section 25.5 H of itsProcedures By-Law to permit the Notice of Motion from Councillor P.Milczyn concerning the public waterfront connection, to beconsidered at today’s June 26th, 1995 Council Meeting.

Carried

No. 308 Moved by Councillor P. MilczynSeconded by Councillor A. Marchetti

WHEREAS Goal No. 4 of the City of Etobicoke’sStrategic Plan states that our intention is to “have an imaginativeand well planned waterfront with a variety of activities for all”;and

WHEREAS, the action steps related to this goalidentify a number of initiatives which the City should beundertaking, including a waterfront plan, developing a marketingstrategy, formulate shoreline regeneration plans, and enhanceeconomic activities; and

(Continued)

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WHEREAS Council by Resolution No. 301 on June

28, 1993 adopted Clause 161 of the Thirteenth Report of the

Planning and Development Committee - “THAT the appropriate staff be

instructed to consult further with Metropolitan Toronto and the

Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and to

report back regarding possible land requirement, possible design

cost, ownership alternatives and funding of a public waterfront

connection across the Mimico apartment strip from Grand Harbour to

Norris Crescent, in accordance with the attached report dated June

22, 1993, from the Secretary, Etobicoke Waterfront Committee”;

WHEREAS the local Ward Councillor is actively

pursuing the agreement of local land owners to transfer lands to

the City of Etobicoke for the purposes of the public waterfront

connection and since these discussions are proving to be

productive;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council directthe appropriate staff to vigorously pursue the previous resolutionof Council;

FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT the publicwaterfront connection should be extended westward from GrandHarbour across all waterfront properties in the subject area and

beyond Norris Crescent to include the multi-residential propertiesknown as “Amodeo Gardens Court Apartments” and “By-The-Lake

Apartments”; and

THAT any costs that may be incurred by this

initiative be subject to review by Council.

Carried

Upon Motion Council Adjourned

t approximately 6:30 p.m.

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