City of Etobicoke 14th 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 on V 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 14th Session Monday, June 26th, 1995 Page 194 Communications and Petitions (Continued) 3. Mayor W. Donald Cousens, Town of Markham, dated June 2nd, requesting the Provincial Government to provide a full accounting of the costs associated with Project 80 and to disband this investigative unit. Former and serving Markham Councillors were publicly arrested, accused and investigated. In every case the charges were dismissed and no convictions made. Received and Filed. 4. Mayor Frank Faubert, City of Scarborough, dated June 5th, concerning the matter of the Metropolitan Toronto Housing Authority’s role in providing recreational programs in Scarborough. Received. Advise the City of Scarborough of Etobicoke’s response as outlined in Clause 68 of the Eighth Report of the Community Services Committee, 1995 5. Mr. Peter Leon, Chairman, Etobicoke Hydro Commission, dated June 13th, forwarding an update with respect to the consolidation of Etobicoke Hydro facilities. Received. The City Manager was requested to report as to whether the City would be interested in the use of the Hydro Building. 6. The following communications with respect to the Level 4 Virus Lab, Resources Road: (a) Ms. Sandra Lane-Rondina, Executive Director, Community Advisory Committee, Level 4 Lab, dated June 13th, forwarding the Minutes of the Advisory Committee meetings held on April 5th, April 19th, May 2nd, May 17th, May 24th, 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. Chris Stockwell, M.P.P. Etobicoke-West and Professor I. Brindle of the Community Advisory Committee commenting on the lab, the public meetings held and the Advisory Committee. Received and Filed. 7. Petition from Mr. Michael Harris and approximately 10 other residents on Delma Drive and Mitcham Drive, addressed to Councillor I. Jones, regarding the traffic problems in the area and the number of accidents at the corner of Delma Drive and Mitcham Drive. (Councillor Jones requested this letter be placed on the Agenda) Referred to the Commissioner of Works for report to the Works and Environment Committee. 8. Dr. Peter Wyckoff, dated May 19th, regarding the condition of the City property adjoining his property at 9 Miles Road and forwarding proposals for a solution. Referred to the Commissioner of Administrative Services for report to the Administration Committee. 14th Session Monday, June 26th, 1995 Page 195 Communications and Petitions (Continued) 9. Petition from Mr. S. Lizzi and Mr. E. Andrews and approximately 116 other residents on Vange Crescent and in the Mount Olive Drive area, addressed to Councillor Hastings, regarding the quality of the water supply in their area and requesting the City to make the necessary repairs to restore the quality of water. (Councillor Hastings requested this letter be placed on the Agenda.) Referred to the Commissioner of Works for report to the Works and Environment Committee. 10. Ms. Doreen Dobbs, dated June 9th, regarding the Committee of Adjustment decision in connection with an application for a variance for a property at 100 Rathburn Road, in the Thorncrest Village Area. Referred to the Secretary, Committee of Adjustment for direct reply. 11. Miss Kathleen O’Grady regarding the increase in taxes and requesting Council to make further cuts. Received and Filed. 12. The following communications in opposition to the application for the construction of an apartment building at 45 LaRose Avenue: (a) Barbara Edwards, 61 Richview Road, Apartment #612, dated June 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 the Planning and Development Committee. 13. The following communications in opposition to a proposed development and possible extension to the Westway Plaza at the north-east corner of Kipling Avenue and Northcrest Road: (a) Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Vella and Family, 17 Nortlicrest Road, dated June 8th. (b) M. Miojevic, 11 Northcrest Road, dated June 15th. Referred to the Commissioner of Planning for report to the Planning and Development Committee. 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: Ca) Ms. Marilyn Whibbs, President, Elms Rexdale Residents Association, dated June 12th, addressed to Councillor meson, recommending that Council appoint the person that came second in the November Municipal Election, to replace Councillor Hastings. 14th Session Monday, June 26th, 1995 Page 196 Communications and Petitions (Continued) 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 by 402 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. 14th Session Monday, June 26th, 1995 Page 197 Communications and Petitions (Continued) 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.