Winter 2016 Update

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Early 2016 has been busy as usual at City Hall!

As Chair of the Public Works & Infrastructure

Committee, I kickstarted the year by sharing in the

announcement of the next phase of the city's congestion

management plan.

It's time to get Toronto moving you can read full details

on the plan below.

One of the highlights of January was my road safety

roundtable where I sat down with representatives from

more than 24 advocacy groups and agencies to discuss

how we can improve road safety in our city. The

feedback I received on the upcoming Road Safety

Strategic Plan will be invaluable going forward.

I heard loud and clear from roundtable participants that

seniors need to be a focus of the city's road safety

initiatives, particularly in light of last year's statistics.With that in mind, I championed a successful motion at

this year's inaugural Public Works & Infrastructure

Committee meeting to integrate a Seniors Strategy into

the Road Safety Plan.

At that same meeting, I also had our city's water safety

top of mind and directed staff to conduct a full review of

the pollutants listed in the Sewers Bylaw. It's imperative

that we keep our list up-to-date and make sure we're

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sufficiently regulating what is being released into our

city's wastewater system.

I've also included important updates in this newsletter on

the city's Noise Bylaw Review as well as great news

about playground enhancements in Mossgrove, Lord

Seaton and Lawrence Park.

Keep reading for upcoming Ward 25 events, the

latest development updates and a refresher on the

city's winter operations that is, if winter ever arrives!

As always, please dont hesitate to get in touch with any

questions or concerns. Just send me an email at

[email protected] or give me a call at

(416) 395-6408.

I look forward to hearing from you!

Warm regards,

Table of Contents

Toronto's Congestion Management

Plan - Phase 2 Announcement

My Road Safety Strategic Plan

Roundtable

A Road Safety Seniors Strategy

City of Toronto Labour Negotiations

Noise Bylaw Review Update

Reviewing the Sewers BylawMetrolinx Crosstown Update

Yonge-Eglinton (Midtown) Planning

Update

Toronto Hydro Seasonal Tips

Winter Service Operations

Animal Services Raccoon Response

Transportation Services Presents T.O.

INview

Managing Toronto's Water Treatment

System - Microbeads

Basement Flooding Master Plan

Environmental Assessment Study

Park & Playground Enhancements

Wilket Cree k Rehabilitation Project

Local Crime Prevention Tips

Environment Day 2016

Development Updates

Public Meetings & Events
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As Chair of Publ ic Works, I was pl eased to an nounce Phase 2 of the city's Cong estion Manage ment

Plan with Mayor John Tory.

City Wide Updates

Toronto's Congestion Management Plan - Phase 2 Announcement

There's no doubt that traffic is top of mind for Toronto residents. Congestion costs our city almost $11 billion-a-

year in lost productivity.

Getting Torontonians moving was one of my top priorities in the first year of Council's new term and it remains

so going forward.

For that reason, I was pleased to help announce the next phase of the city's congestion management strategy

earlier this month.

In 2015, we launched a number of initiatives to combat gridlock, including:

A zero tolerance policy on illegal parking during rush h our on key corridors


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Improved traffic signal coordination

Enhanced road closure reporting

Increased fees for road closures related to private development

On this last initiative, I led the charge in 2015 to clamp down on private construction by increasing fees for

street occupation. Those fees have now increased from $5.77 per square metre per month to between $26.35

and $105.41 per square metre per month.

This year the city is building on 2015's successes and mobilizing state-of-the-art technology and innovation to

combat gridlock. This second phase involves:

Developing a comprehensive curbside management strategy to better manage competing demands on

our curb space

Upgrading the city's "smart" traffic signal system so that it can better adapt to real-time traffic volumes

Developing a nd implementing action pl ans for 10 congestion hot-spots across Toronto

Expanding the existing Smart Commute program, which helps employers encourage different

commuting options for their staff

An essential component of the 2016 plan involves the use of Big Data, or vehicular probe data, which I helped

bring forward last winter.

You can read my motion here.

Big Data has enabled staff to identify the city's most congested intersections and corridors and will aid in the

development and implementation of context-specific, evidence-based action plans to improve traffic flow.

You can read more about 2016's congestion management initiatives here.

For an update on the city's long-term Congestion Management Plan, click here.
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Answering questions from the media after my Road Safety Strategic Plan Roundtable.

My Road Safety Strategic Plan Roundtable

As Chair of Public Works, I initiated the develo pment of a comprehensive, city-wide Road Safety Strategic

Plan (RSSP)nearly a year ago.

Last month, I was pleased to host a roundtable in Council Chambers, which brought together local community

and advocacy groups, city and provincial a gencies and elected officials to share i nformation and best practices

about road safety.

We had an outstanding turnout and response. Representatives from more than 24 organizations across our city

sat down at the table and took part in an open, respectful and insightful dialogue.

It's time for Toronto to take a leadership role in developing a strategic, proactive approach that draws together

our existing safety initiatives and identifies specific, data-based countermeasures to reduce road fatalities and

serious injuries on our roads.

A draft of the Road Safety Strategic Plan will be coming to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee in

spring 2016.
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It was great to work with local advocacy groups and organizations such as MADD Canada and Sunnybrook

Hospital at my Road Safety Strategic Plan Roundtable.

A Road Safety Seniors Strategy

All Torontonians should be able to move around our city safely. The data reveals, however, that our older

residents are disproportionately vulnerable when it comes to collisions on Toronto's streets.

Adults over the age of 55 encompass 26 percent of the city's popul ation, but in 2015 made up 73 percent of

pedestrian fatalities.

It's clear that the population structure of our city is shifting. In the last 40 years, the number of older adults living

in Toronto increased by over 200,000, a number that will only grow in the coming years.

With that in mind, I directed staff at the last Public Works & Infrastructure Committee meeting to develop a

targeted Seniors Strategy as part of the upcoming Road Safety Strategic Plan. This strategy will build on the

city's existing initiatives related to seniors' safety and draw from best practices in other jurisdictions.

The goal is to develop a set of targeted measures that will thoughtfully and tactically improve the safety of our

older residents as they navigate our city.

Building a Road Safety Seniors Strategy is a prime opportunity for Toronto to demonstrate leadership in

attending and adapting to the needs of our aging population.

For more information, click hereto read my motion.

City of Toronto Labour Negotiations

On Thursday, February 4, the City of Toronto received a No Board report from the Ontario Ministry of Labour.
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This followed the city's request for the report on January 29 after weeks of negotiation with CUPE Local 416,

which represents approximately 4,200 of the city's outside workers.

The No Board report means that Local 416 will be in a legal strike position and the city in a legal lockout

position as of 12:01 a.m. on the morning of Friday, February 19.

In the event of a labour disruption, the city will implement its contingency plans to address the operation of key

city services that will be affected and will also broadly communicate these plans to residents.

Please note that the TTC, Police and Fire Services and the city's Long-Term Care Homes and Services,

Toronto Public Library and Toronto Community Housing properties would not be affected.

In addition, the City and its unions are required to have agreements in place that will maintain essential

Toronto Paramedic Services.

The city has been at the table with Local 416 since October and remains committed to negotiating a new

collective agreement that is fair and reasonable to employees and residents.

On January 29, CUPE Local 79, which represents approximately 21,000 inside city workers, also requested a

No Board report. The city is waiting to receive notification from the Ministry of Labour of a signed report

regarding collective bargaining with Local 79.

I will provide updates as labour negotiations continue.

Noise Bylaw Review Update

As you may kno w, the Municipal Licensing and Standards Division has been reviewing the city's existing noise

bylaw to ensure that the bylaw is up-to-date and comprehensive.

The final report on the review was debated at January's Licensing and Standards Committee.

You can read the report here.

The Committee moved to refer the item back to staff for further review and community consultation.

I'll p rovide regular upd ates as the noise bylaw review process continues.
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Metrolinx Crosstown Update

As you know, Metrolinx launched a regional transportation plan - "The Big Move" - in September 2008. One of

the first projects in this plan was the Eglinton Crosstown.

The Crosstown, a light rail transit line (LRT), will run across Eglinton Avenue between Mount Dennis (WestonRoad) and Kennedy Station - a 19km corridor that includes a 10km portion undergound between Keele Street

and Laird Drive.

Construction is well underway and is expected to be completed in September 2021.

Currently, the two Tunnel Boring Machines - named Don and Humber - are respectively just west and east of

Bayview Avenue.

Station names were recently approved and finalized. The stops in our area include:

Eglinton Station Yonge & Eglinton

Mt. Pleasant Station Mt. Pleasant & Eglinton

Leaside Station Bayview & Eglinton

Laird Station Laird & Eglinton

Sunnybrook Park Stop Leslie & Eglinton

Science Centre Station Don Mills & Eglinton

Metrolinx is hosting a series of public meetings beginning in the spring to share detailed designs and an

updated construction schedule from the contractor - stay informed by visiting this link or by calling the

Crosstown East's office at 416-482-7411.
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As a member of the board, I was pl eased to attend a recent Canadian Film Centre event with Christina

Jennings (Chair, Board of Directors) and Slawko Klymkiw (Chief Executive Officer).

Yonge-Eglinton (Midtown) Planning Update

The Yonge-Eglinton area is experiencing unprecedented growth and intensification. The increase in

development in the neighbourhood directly impacts the area's infrastructure systems, ranging from transit,

traffic and congestion to schools and community space.

In order to maintain the unique feel of this rapidly growing neighbourhood and ensure our infrastructure can

keep up, City Planning have undertaken a number of planning studies for the Yonge-Eglinton area.

The two most recent studies are Midtown in Focus and the Current Study.

Recently approved by Council, Midtown in Focus is a plan for public realm improvements to streets, buildings

and open space in the Yonge-Eglinton area. It aims to increase the livability of the area by introducing different

types of green space and pedestrian-focused amenities.

For more information or to read the full plan, click here.

In June 2015, I moved a motion directing staff to build on Midtown in Focus by reviewing the impacts

of intensification on the city's existing infrastructure systems. Known as the Current Study, this review will

develop an evidence-based planning approach to better inform policy-making and the development review

process moving forward.

By focusing on the performance and anticipated capacity of our infrastructure systems, the Current Study will

outline what infrastructural improvements would be needed based on projected growth estimates.
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Toronto Hydro Seasonal Tips

Toronto Hydro's new and improved outage map includes status updates on outages and estimated restoration

timelines.

The map is more user-friendly and provides detailed boundaries of current outages - you also have the option

of searching for specific addresses.

If power is down following a snow storm, Toronto Hydro suggests following these tips:

Check to see if your neighbours have power. If they don't, it is likely that more work is planned on your

street.

If your home is the only house without electricity, check the electrical panel inside your home to see if

the breakers are in the "on" position.

Check outside and visually inspect if the electrical equipment on your home is damaged or if the service

wire is down. If the customer-owned connection point (usually the pipe and wires attached to your home

connected to the power line) is damaged, you may need to contact an ESA-certified electrical

contractor. A list is available on the ESA's website at http://www.esasafe.com/ .

In the event of a power outage, you can contact Toronto Hydro's Customer Care Team at 416-542-8000. This

number can also be used to report emergencies such as downed or sagging wires.

You may also report power outages and streetlight outages by visiting this linkor by calling 311.

Winter Service Operations

Snow Clearing

Although we've been experiencing unseasonably warm weather, Transportation Services' impressive arsenal

of 571 road plows, 329 sidewalk plows and 202 salt trucks are ready to go at a moment's notice.

As you know, the city's priority during a winter storm is to clear expressways, collectors and main roads - i t may

take extra time to get to local roadways but, rest assured, we will get there!

Icy sidewalks are a serious pedestrian safety hazard, particularly for our older neighbours and those with

accessibility issues - please be nice and clear your ice.

Senior city staff advise that contacting 311, the city's 24-hour service portal, after a storm is the fastest

and most efficient way to report snow and ice issues.

Each time you contact 311, your issue is recorded (with a service request number that you can use to track its

progress) and the request goes directly to Transportation Services for investigation and follow up.
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For more information about the city's snow plowing practices, please click here.

Potholes

Snow, ice and freeze-thaw cycles can cause serious damage to our roadways.

To report potholes, phone or email 311 - please have the closest municipal address on hand as it helps

pothole repair crews attend to the issues quickly and efficiently.

Many thanks to the condo board at 900 Mt. Pleasant for inviting me to discuss local issues at their

monthly meeting.

Animal Services Raccoon Response

As you may know, raccoon health has been in many recent news reports.

Across the province of Ontario, the raccoon popul ation is experiencing elevated levels of distemper - a virus

that can symptomatically mimic rabies. While it is not transmittable to humans, it is transmittable to dogs.

City staff are asking residents to take the following precautions:

Keep a safe distance from all raccoons

Do not feed or touch any wild or stray animals

Ensure that family pets have up-to-date vaccinations

Keep pets on a leash at all times
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Do not leave pets outside unattended

Prevent contact between pets and w ild an imals

Toronto Animal Services will pick up sick or injured wildlife. If residents see animals that are in distress, they

are advised to call 311.

Transportation Services Presents T.O. INview

T.O. INview, short for infrastructure viewer, is a map that provides information about current capital construction

activities across the city.

The map identifies the location and other details of planned capital construction projects to be carried out by

the city, utility companies and other agencies, including Metrolinx and the TTC, every year.

It's important to note that this website only shows planned capital work, not emergency or short-term projects.

For that information, visit the city's road restrictions website.

T.O. INview not only provides details about individual projects but also allows the city to improve the

coordination of overlapping projects, which is more cost-efficient and reduces the inconveniences associated

with construction activities for residents.

There's also a handy user guide that can help you navigate the website's features and make the most of this

innovative technology.

To access the T.O. INview website, please click here.

Managing Toronto's Water Treatment System - Microbeads

Our city works hard to maintain high water safety and treatment standards. Toronto Water conducts more tests

for more substances than i s required by the Ontario Dri nking Water Quality Standards.

We as residents can do our part by showing caution with what we discharge into our city's wastewater system

and, by extension, our major freshwater ecosystem, Lake Ontario.

You may have read in the news about mircrobeads, small plastic particles commonly found in many body

washes, face scrubs and toothpastes, among other products. The very small size of microbeads means that

they typically bypass municipal wastewater treatment systems.

In 2013, 1.1 million plastic particles per square kilometer were found in Canada's five Great Lakes, with the

highest concentration found in our own backyard Lake Ontario.

In December 2015, the United States Senate unanimously passed a bill banning companies from using

microbeads in their products. The Cana dian federal government is currently developing similar legislation.
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It's also important to remember that pharmaceuticals should not be flushed or disposed of in garbage or green

bins.

Pharmacies in Toronto have a "take back" programand will safely dispose of any hazardous waste.

In late December, I had the pleasure of hearing presentations by Greenwood College's Grade 8 Class

on how microbeads affect our water. As Chair of Public Works, I was very impressed by their research

and hard work.

Ward 25 Updates

Basement Flooding Master Plan Environmental Assessment Study

City staff are currently conducting a Basement Flooding Study Master Plan that covers parts of Wards 16, 22,

15 and 25.

A Notice of Study Commencementwas recently released and includes information about the process as

well as upcoming public consultations.

The project team also released its first newsletter with frequently asked questions and a link to their onlinesurveyso that residents can participate early in the process.

For more information, please click here.

If you have any additional questions or concerns, please contact Mae Lee, Senior Public Consultation

Coordinator, at either 416-392-8210 or [email protected].

Park & Playground Enhancements
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Mossgrove Park and Lord Seaton Park

As you know, playground enhan cements are coming to Lord Seaton Park and Mossgrove Park this year!

Families can share their feedback on the design concepts by completing the the survey in this link before

the survey closes on Sunday, February 14.

Please note that the images used in the survey are only intended to illustrate the concepts. Final equipment

selection, colour and placement may differ from what is shown based on site conditions, availability and final

budget.

If you have questions about either the project or the survey, please contact Ruthanne Henry, Senior Projects

Coordinator with Parks, at either [email protected] or 416-395-0142.

Additionally, Ruthanne's team will be sharing the playground design concepts and soliciting resident

feedback at the beginning of the York Mills-Leslie Residents Association's Local Residents' Meeting on

Wednesday, February 10 at Windfields Junior High School at 7:30 p.m.

Lawrence Park (behind Locke Library)

I'm happy to share that exciting upgrades are coming to the Lawrence Park playground this summer.

Enhancements will include brand new junior and senior play structures with climbing apparatuses, slides and

swings.

I'd like to thank each and every member of the community who contributed their ideas for the new playground.

I'll be hosting a grand re-opening celebration later this year - stay tuned for more details!

Bond Park

Construction recently began on the partial replacement of the baseball backstop on Diamond #3 in Bond Park.

Contractors will be shifting the backstop towards home plate by approximately 3 feet. This will allow the

existing concrete footings to remain in place as they would be otherwise too large to remove.

The replacement project should be complete by spring training.

Wilket Creek Rehabilitation Project

As you may know, the City of Toronto - in partnership with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority

(TRCA) - has been studying the geomorphic systems and habitat of the Wilket Creek subwatershed in order to

better understand the erosion that threatens municipal land and infrastructure within Wilket Creek Park.
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The restoration is part of a Master Plan that is being carried out according to the Municipal Class

Environmental Assessment process.

I'm pleased to share that work at Site 3 (part of Phase 2) wrapped up in late 2015 and included the protection of

approximately 125m of existing sanitary sewer infrastructure as well as 400m of channel improvements along

the watercourse.

This spring, crews will finish ban k restoration in conjunction with trail paving and restorative plan tings.

In addition, Parks and TRCA are in the process of developing designs for the next phase of work which will see

the installation of a new pedestrian bridge to reconnect the main trail to the staircase leading up to the playing

fields and stables.

Work is scheduled to begin this summer and will extend into fall.

Speaking at a neighbourhood meeting about local issues earlier this month.
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Local Crime Prevention Tips

There are many steps you can take to protect yourself against break and enters and vehicle theft.

Toronto Police Service's Crime Prevention Unit offers the following tips to residents:

Lock your windows and doors, especially basement windows, rear ground floor windows and patio

doors.

Sliding glass doors and windows can be lifted out of their tracks. Place a board or bar in the track or

install lock pins to secure the door.

Maintain control of your vehicle keys at all times, both at and away from home. Do not place them in

routine and usual locations, e.g. foyers, kitchen counters or in purses. If possible keep your spare or

secondary keys in a secure drawer or cabinet.

Leave a ground floor light on during the night.

Consider placing a cellular telephone in your bedroom in the event that your telephone lines are

tampered with. Call 911 if you hear an intruder in your home. Do not confront intruders.

If you have a garage, use it to park your car and lock it.Do not start your vehicle and leave it unattended, unless the vehicle is equipped with a factory installed

auto starting system.

Neighbours watching each other's residences makes for a safer and more secure community - consider

forming a neighbourhood watch program.

If you have any additional questions or concerns, your best course of action is to reach out to Officers Tim

Somers and Alex Li at 416-808-5300 in 53 Division's Crime Prevention and Disorder Management Office.
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A local community organi zation in Ward 25 recently held an art competition for students at Northern

Secondary School. Judges and local residents Frank Gardiner and Vicki Fecteau presented art teacher

Louise M. and the three winners - Sofia, Megan and Marion - with toques and monetary prizes for their

creations. Congratulations on your participation and works of art!

Environment Day 2016

A date ha s no t yet b een set for Ward 25's Community Environment Day, bu t it is never too e arly to start thinking

about spring cleaning and ways to get involved.

My Environment Day is a great opportunity to clear out forgotten items as well as used electronics and

household hazardous waste.

You can bring everything from computer equipment and electronics to compact and fluroescent light bulbs for

disposal and recycling.

You may also bring items for donation such as sporting goods, books and small household items, like dishes

and utensils.

More information is on the way - in the meantime, check out this link.
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Development Updates

Stay up to date on Ward 25's major development proposals and projects by visiting the interactive map

on my website.

Alaska (2779, 2781 Yonge Street and 16-17 and 19-21 Strathgowan)
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Developer: 165584 Ontario Ltd.

Proposal: 11-storey residential building with 102 condominium units, 29 rental replacement units and

ground floor retail

Status: The applicant appealed to the OMB before City Planning could report on the application. A

mediation hearing was scheduled for January 11, 2016. The OMB has not released their decision.

Contact: John Andreevski, City Planner, 416-395-7097 [email protected]

OMB Contact: Julie Nol an, OMB Case Coordinator, 416-326-6782

Bayview Design Guidelines

Background: Townhouse design guidelines study of Bayview Avenue between Lawrence Avenue and

the 401

Status: Approved by City Council in December 2015

Contact: Guy Matthew, City Planner, 416-395-7102 or [email protected]

Website: http://bit.ly/1oMHiFA

1 Heathcote Avenue

Developer: Heathcote Bayview Inc.

Proposal: A block of six four-storey townhouses

Status: A community consultation will be scheduled in the near future. I've asked city staff to expand the

notice area.

Contact: Michelle Corcoran, City Planner, 416-395-7130 or [email protected]

16 Kirtling Place

Developer: York-Kirtling Inc.

Proposal: Six townhouses fronting York Mills Road and one detached house on Kirtling
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Status: At North York Community Council in January 2016, I passed staff's report refusing the

application.


18-30 Erskine Avenue

Developer: KG Group

Proposal: 35-storey residential buil ding w ith 300 units.

Status: In January 2016, the OMB approved a 32-storey residential building.

Contact: Steve Forrester, City Planner, 416-395-7126 or [email protected]

100 Broadway Avenue

Developer: Broadway Developers Inc.

Proposal: A 34-storey apartment building with 329 residential apartment units

Status: A community consultation is scheduled for Monday, February 22. I've asked city staff to expand

the notice area.


100 Ranleigh

Developer: R.E. Millward and Associates

Proposal: Four storeys of luxury rental apartments

Status: A new application was submitted for this site in May 2015, triggering City Planning's full review

process. A community consultation was held on November 25, 2015.

Contact: John Lyon, City Planner, 416-395-7095 [email protected]

101 (99) Erskine and 66 Broadway
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Developer: Tridel

Proposal: 32-storey, 432-unit residential building. The existing apartment building at 66 Broadway will

remain. In late 2015, the applicant applied to the Committee of Adjustment for two additional storeys,

with a total height of 34 storeys.

Status: City Council approved a 32-storey building in October 2012. The Committee of Adjustmentrefused the variances for an additional two floors in November 2015. The applicant has appealed the

Committee of Adjustment's decision to the OMB. A hearing date has not yet been scheduled.

Contact: Robert Gibson, City Planner, 416-395-7059 or [email protected]

OMB Contact: Raymond Borja, OMB Case Coordinator, 416-326-5358

103 and 108 Bayview Ridge

Developer: M Behar Planning and Design Inc.

Proposal: Eleven townhouses fronting Bayview Avenue and four detached homes facing Bayview

Ridge

Status: Appealed to the OMB



169 The Donway West

Developer: Bousfield Inc.

Proposal: Mixed-use development with a 34-storey tower and a 39-storey tower and a two-storeyconnecting base. 736 residential units and 3,000 square meters of retail/office space on the ground

floor.

Status: A community consultation will be scheduled in the near future. I've asked city staff to expand the

notice area.

Contact: John Lyon, City Planner, 416-395-7095 [email protected]
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]


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1087, 1091 and 1095 Leslie Street - Inn on the Park

Developer: Tridel

Proposal: Four condominium towers with heights ranging from 24 to 39 storeys containing 1,380 units

and at-grade commercial space. Also proposed are two blocks of three-storey back-to-back townhouses

containing 20 units.

Status: A community consultation was held in June 2015.


2 Wilket Road

Developer: Goldberg Group

Proposal: Seven townhouses fronting Bayview Avenue and a single detached house fronting Wilket

Road

Status: The OMB approved the application after removing the single detached house from the plans.



200-214 Keewatin Avenue

Developer: 200 Keewatin Developments

Proposal: Two 3.5-storey stacked townhouse blocks comprised of 80 residential units.

Status: The applicant appealed to the OMB before City Planning could report on the full application. I've

directed city staff to attend the OMB and oppose this application. A prehearing is scheduled for February

16, 2016.


OMB Contact: Leesa Kwong, OMB Case Coordinator, 416-326-6785

Website: http://bit.ly/1PPKL3c
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2425-2427 Bayview Avenue

Developer: Urbancorp (formerly Hush)

Proposal: 40 townhouse units

Status: The OMB approved plans for 37 townhouse units. Six units will front Bayview Avenue and the

remaining 31 units will be in two blocks with entrances off a common pedestrian courtyard.



2437 Bayview Avenue

Developer: Larendale Group of Companies

Proposal: Two-storey place of worship

Status: City Planning received this application in December 2014 and a community consultation took

place in March 2015. City Planning is expecting to report to Community Council in the near future.


2710, 2716, 2720 and 2722 Bayview Avenue

Developer: Estates of Bayview Inc.

Proposal: 21 residential townhouse units in four bl ocks fronting Bayview

Status: A preliminary report is expected at an upcoming North York Community Council meeting. I will

be expanding the notice area to ensure that all impacted residents are aware of the application.

Contact: Alex Teixeira, City Planner, 416-395-7110 or [email protected]

2655-2659 Bayview Avenue and 15 Old Colony Road

Developer: Goldberg Group
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]


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Proposal: 10 three-storey townhouses fronting Bayview and two detached houses facing Old Colony

Road

Status: The applicant appealed to the OMB before City Planning could report on this application. A

hearing was held on August 26, 2015 and the OMB has not yet released a decision.



2851 Yonge Street

Developer: R.E. Millward and Associates

Proposal: An eight-storey, 49-unit rental apartment building

Status: A community consultation was held in September 2015.


49-51 Lawrence Avenue East and 84 Weybourne Crescent

Developer: Yonge Lawrence Developments

Proposal: Four-storey stacked townhouses with 22 units in two blocks.

Status: In November 2015, the applicant appealed to the OMB before City Planning reported on the

application. A prehearing has been scheduled for June 17, 2016.


OMB Contact: Leesa Kwong, OMB Case Coordinator, 416-326-6785

Website: http://bit.ly/1o3dtax

740-750 York Mills and 17 Farmstead Road

Developer: Minto

Proposal: 260 stacked townhouse units and the retention of the three existing rental apartment
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buildings

Status: Following City Planning's initial community consultation meetings in Fall 2013, the

neighbourhood opted to form a working group. The working group reached out to the wider

neighbourhood with a petition.


Working Group: [email protected]

Public Meetings & Events

Winterlicious 2016

Date: January 29 to February 11

Push those winter blues aside by visiting one of the 200 restaurants participating in Winterlicious - the

city's annual culinary celebration.

For more information on participating local restaurants, please click here.

The Market Gallery Presents Tunnel Vision: The Story of Toronto's Subway

Date: Opening Reception on Saturday, February 13

Time: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Location: South St. Lawrence Market (95 Front Street E.)

The Market Gallery is hosting an exhibition of photographs, maps, plans and artifacts called Tunnel

Vision from February 13 to June 11.


North York Historical Society: Annual General Meeting

Date: Wednesday, February 17

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Location: Auditorium, North York Central Library (5120 Yonge Street)

The North York Historical Society will be hosting their Annual General Meeting on February 17 at 7:00
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p.m. followed by the presentation of Black History Experience Through Television by Nikki Clarke at

7:30 p.m.


SPIDER and Toronto Youth Equity Strategy Presents Youth Mental Health: Making the Connection

Date: Friday, February 19

Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Location: Council Chambers, North York Civic Centre (5100 Yonge Street)

The Specialized Program for Interdivisional Enhanced Response (SPIDER) and the Toronto Youth

Equity Strategy invite you to participate in their series on Open Dialogue on Vulnerability in Toronto.

Youth Mental Health: Making the Connection explores innovations, gaps and next steps for service

provision to vulnerable youth experiencing mental health challenges.


Toronto Botanical Garden: Get the Jump on Spring

Date: Saturday, February 20

Time: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Location: Toronto Botanical Garden (777 Lawrence Ave. E.)

The Toronto Botanical Garden presents Get the Jump on Spring. This annual open house for the

horticultural community features live displays, free gardening advice, talks, demonstrations and a floral

design competition.


North York Concert Orchestra: Colder Than Canada

Date: Saturday, February 27

Time: 8:00 p.m. (pre-concert chat at 7:30 p.m.)

Location: Yorkminster Citadel (1 Lord Seaton Road)

Take in an evening of excellent local talent and join the North York Concert Orchestra for its

presentation of Colder Than Cana da.
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Central Eglinton Community Centre: 50+ Active Living Fair

Date: Tuesday, March 22

Time: 9:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

Location: Central Eglinton Community Centre (160 Eglinton Avenue E.)

The CECC is hosting Savvy & Seen: Stepping Out of the Shadows, 50+ Active Living & Information Fair.

There will be free seminars, lunch and a trade show.


Central Eglinton Community Centre: March Break Camp

Date: Monday to Friday, March 14 to 18

Time: Daily, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Location: Central Eglinton Community Centre (160 Eglinton Avenue E.)

The CECC is hosting a March Break camp full of great activities for children, including games, arts,

crafts, outings, music and more! There will also be visits from Mad Science, Ten Ten Sports and Magic

Marcus.


Toronto Park People: Park Summit 2016

Date: Saturday, March 5

Time: 1:00 to 5:30 p.m.

Location: Daniels Spectrum (585 Dundas St. E.)

Join the Toronto Park People and Canada's largest gathering of park leaders at the 2016 Park Summit

as they answer "What happens when parks are at the heart of neighbourhoods?"


Toronto Botanical Garden Organic Farmer's Market
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Date: Every Thursday

Time: 2:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Location: Toronto Botanical Garden (777 Lawrence Ave. E.)

Head to the TBG on Thursdays to pick up local produce, bread, meat, cheese, honey, prepared food,

and more!


Toronto Public Library: Tea & Movies for Seniors at the Don Mills Branch

Date: Friday Afternoons from April to June

Time: 2:00 p.m.

Location: 888 Lawrence Ave. E.

In April, the Don Mills Branch will be hosting a number of activities for seniors including tea & movies on

Friday afternoons.


Lawrence Park Athletic Association: Basketball, Baseball and T-Ball Registration

Registration for the LPAA's basketball program is now open and registrations for the baseball and T-

ballprograms are expected to open in March.


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