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Toronto GJA Councillors: Office Expense Reporting 2010 to 2011..oh the changes

By On January 16, 2012 In Baby Point, Bloor West Village, Bloordale, Carleton Village, City of Toronto, College Street Little Italy, High park, Junction Triangle, Kingsway, Mimico, Mount Dennis, North Junction, Old Mill, Parkdale, Roncesvalles Village, South Junction Triangle, Swansea, The Junction, Upper Junction, Ward 12 – York South-Weston, Ward 13 (Parkdale-High Park), Ward 14 – (Parkdale-High Park), Ward 15 Eglinton-Lawrence, Ward 16 Eglinton-Lawrence, Ward 17 Davenport, Ward 18 – (Davenport), West Bend, Weston With Comments Off on Toronto GJA Councillors: Office Expense Reporting 2010 to 2011..oh the changes Permanent Link to Toronto GJA Councillors: Office Expense Reporting 2010 to 2011..oh the changesPermalink

 

During 2011 new councillors aimed and accomplished the reduction of their office budgets of their old counter parts, while returning councillors greatly reduced their spending. Is this all  simply political thrift, that has come about by the seeming dissatisfaction with the politicos running the city, or do the people really want their elected people saving ten to twenty thousand dollars of their office budget.

Considering that these budgets are used by the councillor to service their electors. Is there simply grater loss than the saving of the funds.

 

below the blog has captured the 2010 and 2011 spending amounts of the area councillors.

 

Descriptive text from City web site…

Each Councillor has an office expense budget to pay for expenses that are allowable under the Councillor Expense Policy. City Council, at its meeting of April 15, 2010, approved a 5% reduction in the office expense budget for each Councillor. The annual budget of $53,100 has been reduced to $50,445. As 2010 is an election year, Councillors are allocated 11/12ths of the approved office expense budget until the end of the Council term, November 30, 2010, therefore each Councillor has an office expense budget of $46,241.25. The remaining 1/12th of the budget is allocated to December for returning Councillors. New Councillors also receive 1/12th of the allocation, $4,203.75 for the month.The Mayor has an annual operating budget approved by Council. Expenses disclosed relate to non-salary expenditures from this budget.

 

 

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Bikeway Network – 2011 Update 1st consideration June 23 2011

By On June 16, 2011 In Baby Point, Bloor West Village, City of Toronto, High park, Junction Triangle, Kingsway, Natural Urban Living, North Junction, Old Mill, Public space, Streetlevel, Swansea, Upper Junction, Ward 11 (York South-Weston}, Ward 12 – York South-Weston, Ward 13 (Parkdale-High Park), Ward 14 – (Parkdale-High Park) With 1 Comment Permanent Link to Bikeway Network – 2011 Update 1st consideration June 23 2011Permalink

 

This item will be considered by Public Works and Infrastructure Committee on June 23, 2011. It will be considered by City Council on July 12, 2011, subject to the actions of the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee.

The Acting General Manager, Transportation Services, recommends that:

 

1.         City Council endorse the direction and implementation of the Mayor’s Bike Plan comprising a 100 km network of off-street bike trails and completion of critical on-street bike lane connections where the community supports them….

and where they do not impede traffic flow.

 

two areas where  they are in consideration in the greater wards 11,12,13,14 and greater Junction are…

 

3.         City Council approve modifications to the bicycle lanes on Dupont Street at the approach to the intersection with Lansdowne Avenue, to move the beginning of bicycle lanes from a point 30 metres east of Lansdowne Avenue to a point 70 metres west of Lansdowne Avenue.

 

4.         City Council provide direction regarding the installation of approved bicycle lanes on Bloor Street West, from Mill Road to Beamish Drive.

full report PDF link Bikeway Network – 2011 Update.pdf

 

Background Information
(June 9, 2011) Report and Appendices 1 to 7 from the Acting General Manager, Transportation Services, on Bikeway Network – 2011 Update
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-38906.pdf)


Source: Toronto City Clerk at www.toronto.ca/council via Sarah Doucette @DoucetteWard13

 

 

Parkdale-High Park Councillor Bill Saundercook’s annual Community Environment Day

By On June 18, 2010 In Baby Point, Bloor West Village, High park, Kingsway, The Junction, Ward 13 (Parkdale-High Park) With Comments Off on Parkdale-High Park Councillor Bill Saundercook’s annual Community Environment Day Permanent Link to Parkdale-High Park Councillor Bill Saundercook’s annual Community Environment DayPermalink

Parkdale-High Park Councillor Bill Saundercook’s annual Community Environment Day takes place this Saturday, June 19 in a new location: Etienne Brule Park, east of the Humber River from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Do your part to create a cleaner, greener and more livable Toronto. Bring used or unwanted household items to the Community Environment Day. Items available for purchase include: backyard composter ($15), green bin ($18), kitchen container ($5), indoor water efficiency kit ($10) and rain barrel ($85).

full article at insidetoronto.com

Kingsway Park Ratepayers Fall 2009 newsletter

By On November 11, 2009 In Heritage, Kingsway, Ward 10 (York Centre), Ward 5 Etobicoke-Lakeshore, Ward 6 Etobicoke-Lakeshore With 10 Comments Permanent Link to Kingsway Park Ratepayers Fall 2009 newsletterPermalink

The Kingsway Park Ratepayers newsletters are always full of useful reporting of what is happening in many areas of their community, from development to historical efforts and all sorts of other issues and noticesy.

The fall 2009 newsletter has informative article about the original lighting on the Humber bridge, reproduced below. to read the complete newsletter click the link.

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Enlarged text from above Bridge Lanterns –  Anna Traer asked me (Madeleine McDowell) about the possibility of restoring the original 1916 lighting on the Old Mill Bridge. This is a photo of the old Mill Bridge the morning after Hurricane Hazel struck. It shows clearly the original lantern lighting on the Bridge. Since the Humewood Ratepayers took on a similar project for the Connaught Gates at Vaughn and Bathurst, just north of St Clair about five years ago, I asked them “WHO DID IT?” It turned out to be a local company just off the Queensway. They did the job working from 1912 promotion drawings and photographs of Sir Henry Pellat’s Connaught Gates, which were of similar age to Frank Barber’s iconic Old Mill Bridge. Heritage Toronto provided the community with a segregated account and issued tax receipts for donations. The results were beautiful and spectacular. The “Lighting” ceremony, which I attended, was on the 24th of May with fireworks and a street party. The project won an award for the quality of its restoration of an important architectural feature. Chris Nelson, who did the Lanterns for the Gates, is looking at the Photographs. We also have a piece of one of the original lanterns in the Swansea Historical Society’s collection, which eliminates measured calculations and guesswork for reproduction. I am prying a cost estimate out of Mr. Nelson. , I expect a jolt for my blood pressure when I receive it. But the Lanterns would properly light the Bridge – And it would be a beautiful piece of restoration. Any assistance to make this happen would be greatly appreciated! Madeleine McDowell

Bridge Lanterns
Anna Traer asked me about the possibility of restoring the
original 1916 lighting on the Old Mill Bridge. This is a photo of
the old Mill Bridge the morning after Hurricane Hazel struck. It
shows clearly the original lantern lighting on the Bridge.
Since the Humewood Ratepayers took on a similar project for
the Connaught Gates at Vaughn and Bathurst, just north of St
Clair about five years ago, I asked them “WHO DID IT?” It
turned out to be a local company just off the Queensway.
They did the job working from 1912 promotion drawings and
photographs of Sir Henry Pellat’s Connaught Gates, which
were of similar age to Frank Barber’s iconic Old Mill Bridge.
Heritage Toronto provided the community with a segregated
account and issued tax receipts for donations.
The results were beautiful and spectacular. The “Lighting”
ceremony, which I attended, was on the 24th of May with
fireworks and a street party. The project won an award for the
quality of its restoration of an important architectural feature.
Chris Nelson, who did the Lanterns for the Gates, is looking at
the Photographs. We also have a piece of one of the original
lanterns in the Swansea Historical Society’s collection, which
eliminates measured calculations and guesswork for
reproduction. I am prying a cost estimate out of Mr. Nelson. ,
I expect a jolt for my blood pressure when I receive it. But the
Lanterns would properly light the Bridge – And it would be a
beautiful piece of restoration. Any assistance to make this
happen would be greatly appreciated!
Madeleine McDowell

Green 13 Community forum coming up on the 17th

By On November 8, 2009 In Baby Point, High park, Kingsway, Parkdale, Roncesvalles Village, South Junction Triangle, The Junction, Toronto Parks, Ward 13 (Parkdale-High Park), West Bend With Comments Off on Green 13 Community forum coming up on the 17th Permanent Link to Green 13 Community forum coming up on the 17thPermalink

TAKING ACTION on CLIMATE CHANGE,  A Community Approach

• Frustrated by the lack of international progress on climate change?

Want to make a difference in your community?

Attend a Green13 Town Hall Meeting

WHAT: A panel of environmental experts -discussing sustainable food, water & energy practices -grassroots advocacy -how other communities are going green

WHEN: 7 p.m. November 17, 2009 WHERE: Swansea Town Hall 95 Lavinia Avenue (south of Deforest/East of Windermere)

Who is green13? Green13 is a grassroots community environmental group active in ward 13, that focuses on public education and advocacy for the protection of the environment.

www.green13toronto.blogspot.com




Canadian Holiday Train comes to the Junction for the second year in a row.

By On October 30, 2009 In High park, Kingsway, Mount Dennis, Old Mill, Parkdale, Roncesvalles Village, South Junction Triangle, Swansea, The Junction, Ward 11 (York South-Weston}, Ward 12 – York South-Weston, Ward 13 (Parkdale-High Park), Ward 14 – (Parkdale-High Park), West Bend, West Toronto Communites, Weston With 5 Comments Permanent Link to Canadian Holiday Train comes to the Junction for the second year in a row.Permalink

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Councillor Bill Saundercook hosted the CPR Railroad and local police in his office today making preparations for the evening  the train visits the Junction. Mr Saundercook spearheaded getting trains here last year moving it here from its downtown stopping place, which took him a number of years. The blog knows he does it for the community but we also think he like the people who attended last year that the  entertainment is great and that the trains are neat too.

about the train…

At each event, the Holiday Train provides a box car stage, a line up of great musical talent and a corporate contribution to the local food bank. The community, in turn, is encouraged to donate food and funds, all of which stays in the community.

This is the 11th year that the Canadian Pacific (CP) Holiday Train has been raising food, money and awareness for food banks in communities across Canada and the U.S. To date, we’ve helped raise $4 million and 2 million pounds of food with our Holiday Train program.

From the initial partnership with the National Food sharing program this was a new idea formed in 1999.That December, CP began running a freight train decorated with thousands of Christmas lights across Canada, to raise awareness of the issue of hunger prevalent in all communities. In 2001, CP launched a second Holiday Train in the United States.

The Canadian Holiday Train will be in the Junction as part of it’s US and | Canadian tour Toronto – December 1st – 6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m., 87 Ethel Avenue, adjacent to RONA

Entertainers on the Canadian train include the Odds, an alternative rock bank, bringing their energy and full voiced harmonies to the Holiday Train stage for the first time. They will be joined by Shaun Verrault of the Canadian blues-rock trio Wide Mouth Mason.

CPR Holiday Train Photo Essay of last years visit (opens in new tab)

Economic Development Committee recommends creation of Baby Point Gates BIA

By On October 29, 2009 In Baby Point, Bloor West Village, City of Toronto, Kingsway, Ward 13 (Parkdale-High Park), Ward 5 Etobicoke-Lakeshore, Ward 6 Etobicoke-Lakeshore With 2 Comments Permanent Link to Economic Development Committee recommends creation of Baby Point Gates BIAPermalink
Baby Point Gates BIA full area

for full map please see link to city file at end of post

from the cities report…

The purpose of this report is to recommend the Designation of the proposed Baby Point Gates Business Improvement Area.

In accordance with Chapter 19 of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, the City Clerk conducted a poll to determine if there is sufficient support to designate the proposed Baby Point Gates BIA.  The number of objecting petitions regarding the Baby Point Gates BIA do not meet the sufficiency benchmark to prevent the designation set out in Chapter 19‑9A of the Municipal Code.  Accordingly, City Council may establish a Business Improvement Area.  Based upon the results, it is recommended that Council pass a by‑law to designate the area described by Attachment 1 (Maps 1‑5), as the Baby Point Gates BIA.

full text…

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Sweet Celebrations

By On August 24, 2009 In Kingsway, The Junction With Comments Off on Sweet Celebrations Permanent Link to Sweet CelebrationsPermalink

One of the few things that the Junction is missing is a really decadent bakeshop. 

Just a short jaunt west on Dundas past the Humber River @ 4158 Dundas, is a new cupcake shop called Swirls.  The original location is in Streetsville and they hope to be open their Dundas location very soon, the opening has been delayed due to the recent City strike and their permits were delayed.  Their Grand Opening is scheduled for September 12th.  http://www.swirlscupcakes.ca/index.php

Apparently the owner of Swirls looked at the Junction for a location but found better rent a little West.  A wise thing that the owners did was have two retailers combine in the the same space, the cupcake business is beautifully complemented by a coffee shop.  They also have lots of parking at the back of their store.  cupcake 001           cupcake 002

Art Works Art School has moved from 2451 Bloor Street West to 238 Jane Street

By On August 10, 2009 In Baby Point, Bloor West Village, High park, Junction Retail, Kingsway, Swansea, The Junction, Ward 13 (Parkdale-High Park) With Comments Off on Art Works Art School has moved from 2451 Bloor Street West to 238 Jane Street Permanent Link to Art Works Art School has moved from 2451 Bloor Street West to 238 Jane StreetPermalink

Art Works Art School an independent art teaching establishment has moved closer to the Junction – probably  their only reason for moving :-).

They have an art supplies and book store with the business, which right now is the closest one to the Junction, and good taste in signs…

Photo credit Art works Art School

Photo credit Art works Art School

from their site,

art Works art GalleryOur new building includes a spacious main floor gallery. We are asking for submissions from returning confident students and emerging and established artists. We plan to have many opportunities for group and solo shows by the awarded candidates. The process is simple, clear and available on line under art Works art Gallery located in the side bar. For a list of upcoming submission deadlines and exhibition schedule please look on line at www.artworksartschool.com. Please call the office for gallery hours.

art Works art School Arts & Letters Cub (AWAS Arts & Letters Club)
The AWAS Arts & Letters Club offers yet more options to our growing and diverse community. Annual membership fee entitles you to numerous benefits and services including free access to Family Days, Discounts on Birthdays, Classes, Art Supplies, Life Drawing Sessions as well as invitations to Events, Openings, Workshops, Book Clubs, Lectures and Professional Exhibition opportunities. For Further information or to request a membership package, please call our office or email us.
art Works art Store
New to art Works is our art store, with competitive pricing. We sell quality items that we think work best for students. You can order the items we know you will need for any of our classes. Our prices are competitive and we are convenient. You can make great art with a minimal amount of supplies, but we feel it is important to have good quality. All of our materials have been tested by teachers, and are used in our classes. We also carry items for loot bags, gifts and portfolio sketchbooks for teens.

Art Works Art School link

Is a community based art school whose mandate is to introduce adults, children and teens to the enriching world of artmaking.

 

Safety crash cushion as part of the Humber bridge rehabilitation?

By On July 8, 2009 In Baby Point, Bloor West Village, Kingsway, Old Mill, The Junction, Ward 13 (Parkdale-High Park), Ward 5 Etobicoke-Lakeshore With Comments Off on Safety crash cushion as part of the Humber bridge rehabilitation? Permanent Link to Safety crash cushion as part of the Humber bridge rehabilitation?Permalink

During the Dundas Street West bridge rehabilitation over the Humber River, road improvements and streetscape enhancements are being done, in the   current design option,   transportation services does not include a safety crash cushion when travelling westbound on Dundas St West. and are about to enter  onto the bridge.

The blog looked up the specs for the device the transportation departments report states is not included, it looks like it would be a welcome addition. See this post for more info on this part of the project including plantings.

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Performance criteria

A. For head-on impacts into the nose, a QuadGuard® System shall be specified which is capable of meeting the occupant risk criteria as recommended in NCHRP 350. For vehicles weighing between 820 and 2000 kg [1,810 and 4,410 lbs], the theoretical impact velocity of a hypothetical front seat passenger against the vehicle’s interior (calculated from vehicle acceleration and 600mm [24″] forward displacement) shall be less than 12m/s 1, and the vehicle’s highest 10 millisecond average acceleration subsequent to the instant of the hypothetical passenger impact shall be less than 20 G’s.

B. The QuadGuard System shall be capable of redirecting 2000 kg [4,410 lbs] vehicles which impact the sides of the System at speeds up to 100 km/h [62 mph] at angles of 20° (angles measured from System’s longitudinal centerline). The QuadGuard System shall be capable of redirecting 820 kg [1,810 lbs] vehicles, which impact the sides of the System at speeds up to 100 km/h [62 mph] at angles of 15°. (See Test Criteria below.)

C. The QuadGuard System shall be designed and constructed so there is no solid debris from the System which can create a hazard on the roadway after either head-on or side angle design impacts.

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BIG on Bloor – Culture works

By On June 16, 2009 In annex, Baby Point, Bloor West Village, Carleton Village, College Street Little Italy, High park, Kingsway, Koreatown, Mimico, Mount Dennis, Old Mill, Parkdale, Roncesvalles Village, South Junction Triangle, Swansea, The Junction, Ward 18 – (Davenport), West Bend, West Toronto Communites, Weston With Comments Off on BIG on Bloor – Culture works Permanent Link to BIG on Bloor – Culture worksPermalink

Culture Works at the BIG on Bloor festival promises to be one the best organized and even more important, the best arts programed festivals in Toronto this year.

The people organizing this have developed a excellent model  a  re- imagining how best to support a community – both the businesses and the residents though the arts. Given the challenges in the community today their layered involvement  program model has succeeded in archiving a great amount of inclusiveness.  The organizations have succeeded in developing  a real appetite for all concerned parties to work together.  Big on Bloor and Dig in have always been wonderful at defining and combining different perceptions and the relieving  the difficulty of communication and partnership that often occur in the planning and running of community events.

Attending this event  will provide lots of thoughts stimulated by a hugely enjoyable experience.

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CULTURE WORKS – a feature event of the BIG on Bloor Street Festival is a precedent setting street fair celebrating the arts and bringing the best that Toronto has to offer to Bloor and Lansdowne. Major cultural institutions and organizations like the AGO and the Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art sit alongside local Garnet/Abrams, annhomanART, Funktion Gallery and many others to offer unique and interactive programming for young and old.

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Old Dundas Street at Dundas Street West – Highway Alteration

By On June 12, 2009 In Baby Point, City of Toronto, Kingsway, Swansea, The Junction, Ward 13 (Parkdale-High Park), Ward 5 Etobicoke-Lakeshore With Comments Off on Old Dundas Street at Dundas Street West – Highway Alteration Permanent Link to Old Dundas Street at Dundas Street West – Highway AlterationPermalink
Old Dundas Street work area

Old Dundas Street work area

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and a the full PDF city sketch  provided by the city planner wonderfully quick this morning as it was not on the public city site, Thanks to the, Traffic Engineering Supervisor, who provided it. [link opens in new window] [related post made July 7th 2009 click here]

Dramatic yet useful possible change at old Dundas St…

city staff text…

As part of the Dundas Street West bridge rehabilitation over the Humber River, road improvements and streetscape enhancements have been included in the overall design.

These street and landscape enhancements extend westward to the intersection of Old Dundas Street and Dundas Street West. Currently, Old Dundas Street intersects Dundas Street West at a skewed angle. To normalize this intersection (i.e. create a 90-degree t-type intersection), staff recommends the realigning of the south approach of the intersection to Dundas Street West as shown in the attached sketch and described in Appendix A. These modifications will improve traffic operations and enhance the streetscape in this area by creating more boulevard space.

SUMMARY

This staff report is about a matter for which Community Council has delegated authorityfrom City Council to make a final decision. The purpose of this report is to recommend the enactment of the highway alteration bylaw related to the realigning of the south approach of the intersection of Old Dundas Street and Dundas Street West to normalize as a T-type intersection.

The proposed alteration will be undertaken as part of the existing Contract No. 08FS-23S, and will improve traffic operations and enhance the streetscape.

RECOMMENDATIONS

Transportation Services recommends that Etobicoke York Community Council

approve:

(1) The alterations and modifications on the south approach of the intersection of Old Dundas Street and Dundas Street West, as indicated in Appendix “A”, and generally as shown on the attached sketch.

Financial Impact

All costs, estimated to be $20,000, associated with the alterations and modifications at the south approach of the intersection of Old Dundas Street and Dundas Street West, as indicated in Appendix “A”, will be charged to City Planning Acct. CUR054-01.


ISSUE BACKGROUND

The City of Toronto Act, 2006, requires by-laws for the alteration of highways. This is not a new requirement under the City of Toronto Act, 2006, in that it was required under the previous Municipal Act.  Notwithstanding that many pre amalgamation municipalities had varied practices relating to highway alterations. City Legal staff has advised that any District in Transportation Services needing to make an alteration to a highway, would require the passage of a by-law by City Council. Alterations requiring approval typically include road narrowing and widening, the installation of a lay-by, the installation of sidewalks, the installation of medians and the realignment of intersections.

COMMENTS

As part of the Dundas Street West bridge rehabilitation over the Humber River, road improvements and streetscape enhancements have been included in the overall design.

These street and landscape enhancements extend westward to the intersection of Old Dundas Street and Dundas Street West. Currently, Old Dundas Street intersects Dundas Street West at a skewed angle. To normalize this intersection (i.e. create a 90-degree t-type intersection), staff recommends the realigning of the south approach of the intersection to Dundas Street West as shown in the attached sketch and described in Appendix A. These modifications will improve traffic operations and enhance the streetscape in this area by creating more boulevard space.

Cost Effective Ways for Parks, Forestry and Recreation to Finance Projects

By On June 10, 2009 In All Wards, Baby Point, Bloor West Village, Carleton Village, City of Toronto, College Street Little Italy, High park, Kingsway, Koreatown, Mimico, Mount Dennis, Old Mill, Parkdale, Roncesvalles Village, South Junction Triangle, Swansea, The Junction, Toronto Parks, West Bend, West Toronto Communites, Weston With Comments Off on Cost Effective Ways for Parks, Forestry and Recreation to Finance Projects Permanent Link to Cost Effective Ways for Parks, Forestry and Recreation to Finance ProjectsPermalink

The Recreational Infrastructure Canada  program is a  federal  infrastructure fund that will invest $500 million in recreational facilities across Canada over a two-year period – starting this spring. Created to  provide a temporary economic stimulus  while renewing, upgrading and expanding recreational infrastructure.

The City of Toronto outlined in a recent staff report on March 20, 2009, it’s intention to explore the use of this fund to find cost effective ways the City of Toronto can finance the construction of new or expanded recreation facilities for multi-sports activities.

Their statement contents two important directional indicators, the city appears to want to take concerning recreation facilities.

1) To increase the move to multi-purpose recreation facilities instead of stand alone, single-purpose facilities.

text outtake from staff report…

In such facilities, rinks, pools, gymnasiums and tracks may be accommodated in one single building, providing economies of scale in terms of staffing, parking and utilities.

2) “to replace it’s aging infrastructure and to provide economies of scale and increased revenue opportunities“

Eligible projects under the federal governments fifty-fifty cost share initiative

  • Arenas, gymnasia, swimming pools or sports fields;
  • Tennis, basketball, volleyball or other sport-specific courts;
  • Parks, fitness trails or bike paths; and
  • Other multi-purpose physical recreation facilities.

…will also:

  • Normally be for the rehabilitation or repair of recreational facilities;
  • Begin and materially conclude construction before March 31, 2011; and,
  • Be incremental, i.e. projects would not have occurred, as proposed, without support from RInC

Staff  report City of Toronto  [opens in new window]

Recreational Infrastructure Canada Program [opens in new window]

4187 Dundas Street West Private Tree Removal

By On May 15, 2009 In City of Toronto, Development, Kingsway, Old Mill, Ward 5 Etobicoke-Lakeshore With Comments Off on 4187 Dundas Street West Private Tree Removal Permanent Link to 4187 Dundas Street West Private Tree RemovalPermalink

4187 Dundas Street West and 567, 569 and 571 Prince Edward Drive – where a developer wants to place a 10 story condo, is undergoing study from the city regarding the amount of trees they want remove, to build their project. The staff report is an interesting read as to how they approach the issues concern link below (opens in internal window)

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Staff report download

Local development apps before council this week

By On April 28, 2009 In City of Toronto, Kingsway, Ward 5 Etobicoke-Lakeshore With Comments Off on Local development apps before council this week Permanent Link to Local development apps before council this weekPermalink

City community council will attend to two development applications this week (Wed), both of which are not getting much attention at the present time.

1) DUNBAR DEVELOPMENTS. 4187 Dundas Street West development plan and the issue between the developer and the city over the numbers of tress to be removed.

from the staff report…

Etobicoke York Community Council – March 26, 2009 Decision Document General Manager advised that of the remaining 7 trees, 5 could be removed subject to conditions but the General Manager refused to issue a permit to destroy Tree Nos. 4192 and 4193, being a red oak and a horse-chestnut, as: inspection of the trees by staff revealed that both are in good condition and, for the reasons set out below, the General Manager cannot support the removal of these trees.

The applicant has appealed this decision to refuse to issue permits to destroy these two trees to Etobicoke York Community Council. The applicant had requested the removal of all 9 trees (including the 2 on the abutting property) to permit the construction of a proposed residential building that was the subject of a zoning and site plan appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board (the “OMB”).

The OMB has issued a decision allowing the proposed building; and, in appealing the General Managers refusal, the owner stated that: the above noted decision . . . contradicts decision PL070056 of the Ontario Municipal Board. The decision of the General Manager would not permit the construction of the 7 storey condominium development on site as approved by the Ontario Municipal Board. I believe that the decision of the General Manager cannot ignore and also contradict the decision of the Board ….

Full report PDF

 

2) Etobicoke York Community Council to recommend that City Council amend the Zoning By-law No. 1-83 in favor of  3385 Dundas Street West Zoning By-law Amendment Application –

ISSUE BACKGROUND

The applicant wishes to amend Comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 1-83 for the former City of York to permit the construction of a 6-storey, mixed use building at 3385 Dundas Street West, containing 118 residential units and ground floor retail. The development is intended to be a rental building for individuals 65 years of age and over. No government funding or ownership is proposed. It would be operated as a private, for profit enterprise.

The building is to be designed as an apartment building, in that all of the residential units will have full kitchens. No common dining facilities or nursing care are proposed. It is to be an apartment building oriented to senior citizens as opposed to being a “supported living environment” which one might usually associate with senior citizens.

On the basis that the building is to be occupied by people 65 years of age or older, Technical Services accepted a parking ratio which is less than the normal parking ratio for an apartment building under Comprehensive Zoning By-law 1-83 for the former City of York.

The concern is whether the City, through the tools available to it under this application,can guarantee that the building will only be occupied by people 65 years of age or older, thereby justifying the lower parking ratio. The draft zoning by-law amendment attached to the Final Report does not contain any definition of senior citizen’s dwelling unit.

 

Full report PDF


 


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