Fall 2019 Dear Neighbours, I hope you have had an enjoyable summer and fall. As porting existing residents as well as getting to know those who Our Day Barbecue in Park was also an we move into the winter season, I am pleased to bring you are now part of the new, expanded community. To help with amazing success. It was great joining you and your families as my newsletter to keep you informed about issues and events this, I held a series of town hall meetings throughout the spring we celebrated our country’s birthday. With music, food and ac- in our community and across the City. I am also grateful for all called “Davenport Today and Tomorrow.” I would like to thank tivities we were able to celebrate together as a community and of your comments, input and suggestions on these and other all those who attended the meetings or took the time to share I am looking forward to next year’s Canada Day celebration. issues. their views through e-mails and phone calls. These meetings In the new year, I am excited to be hosting a series of “Cof- As your City Councillor, I appreciate you taking the time were very effective and they helped to bring us all together. Our fee with the Councillor” meetings in coffee shops across the to share your views as it helps me to represent your interests team has worked over the summer months to identify the con- Ward. These one-on-one meetings in your neighbourhoods better and to improve our community. We have had a very cerns and suggestions that you have raised and are working to will provide us the opportunity to discuss the issues most im- busy year both in our Davenport community and across the resolve the issues that were identified. portant to you. I look forward to seeing you at your local “Coffee City. With a large new area added to the Davenport Ward at the with the Councillor” meeting. last election, my staff and I have worked hard to continue sup- Finally, I am pleased to invite all of you to my annual Dav- enport Holiday Party. This year, we will be hosting our party at 211 Geary Avenue on Thursday, December 5 from 6-9 PM. This is a favourite event for many of us in the community where we get together to celebrate the season and reflect on the year that has passed. You can RSVP www.anabailao.com/holiday_ party_2019. I look forward to seeing all of you at the Holiday Party. In community,

Deputy Mayor Ana Bailão launching Earlscourt families cutting the ribbon to the Daily Bread Food Bank annual officially open the Earlscourt Park Playground food drive. (MaryPics)

LOCAL EVENTS AND MEETINGS

College Dundas Intersection Fairbank Village BIA Improvements Public Meeting Light-up the Holidays Nov. 26, 2019 Dec 7, 2019 6:30-8:30 PM 2:00-6:00 PM Casa Dos Acores, Shortt St at Eglinton Ave 1136 College St

JJP Gymnastics and NVRA and Dance Show OBS Winterfest Dec. 8 and 10, 2019 Dec 14, 2019 6:00 and 6:30 PM 6:30-8:30 PM JJP Community Centre, Santa Chiara Parkette, 1369 St Clair Ave W 1114 St Clair Ave W

Davenport Perth NCHC JJP Christmas Dinner Seniors Holiday Party Dec. 18, 2019 Dec. 17, 2019 1:00-4:00 PM 1:00-3:30 PM JJP Community Centre, DPNCHC, 1900 1369 St Clair Ave W Davenport Rd Thursday, December 5 1. Doce Minho Bakery 2189 Dufferin St. Budget Town Hall 2020 Green Line Public Meeting from 6-9PM January 18 Feb. 8, 2020 Feb. 18, 2020 211 Geary Avenue 2. The Theatre Centre 2:00-4:00 PM 7:00 PM 1115 Queen St W Bloor/Gladstone Library, C. Centre January 25 1101 Bloor St W 1260 3. Caldense Bakery Please come out to meet with other 337 Symington Ave EVENTS TO COME IN EARLY 2020 community members and organizations February 1 to celebrate our terrific community. 4. Tre Mari Bakery • Fairbank Storm-Trunk Sewer Update Meeting 1311 St Clair Ave W February 22 • Bloor Bike Lanes Public Consultation RSVP • Oakwood Cycling Connection Public Consultation www.anabailao.com/holiday_party_2019 • Geary Avenue Public Meeting All the dates above are • West Railpath Extension Public Meeting from 10am to 12pm • Dufferin Mall Public Meeting

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Through a partnership with Dovercourt Boys and programing for local children of the surrounding com- will teach children an essential life skill for the next gen- Girls Club, Toronto Community Housing Corporation, munity. With programing led by Dovercourt Boys and eration. These programs will run Monday to Friday from Ubisoft and my office, we have secured a brand newGirls Club, children will be offered after school classes 3:00PM to 6:00PM for children ages 7-12 years old. For youth room for the kids of Pelham Park Gardens and in technology, cooking, as well as homework help and more information or to register your kids, please contact neighbourhood. recreational game time. Coding classes are on the list of Tony of Dovercourt Boys and Girls at (416) 530-4233 or This addition to the community offers a variety of activities to be included in the 2020 programing, which [email protected]

Celebrating the opening of a new community youth room in Pelham Park Gardens

New TCHC Capital Community Investments In 2019, the Toronto Community Housing Corpora- Murals tion has allocated $4.66M to planned capital repairs in New murals have been Davenport, which brings the total investment over the completed throughout the last three years to nearly $12M. These investments al- Ward, including McCor- low units to remain open and provide significant quality mick Arena, the Bloor and of life improvements for the residents. St. Helens underpass and on the Terra Nova seniors Capital repair investments since 2017: building at 1289 Dundas St • 11 Randolph Avenue - $567,334 W. These are great works of • 136-150 Perth Avenue - $95,754 art that not only define our • 331 Bartlett - $205,951 neighbourhoods, but share A new community mural from The • 909 St. Clair Avenue West - $22,281 their deep and rich history Laneway Project and the Bloordale CIA • Campbell/Antler - $491,022 north of Bloor St A new mural at Terra Nova seniors’ residence as well. Most recently, The • McCormick Park - $94,252 Laneway Project and the Bloordale CIA lit up the lane- when walking home at night. We are continuing to work • Pelham Park - $6,272,563 way north of with a new community mural with communities across Davenport to commission more • Symington Place - $862,631 that not only made the space more exciting, friendly and works, which will add colour and tell the history of our • Rankin Apartments - $1,510,693 colourful, but also provided lights for residents to feel safe neighbourhoods. • Scattered Homes and Units - $1,770,202

Toronto Community Housing’s Board of Directors Cavaliere Gino Cucchi approved a Capital Budget of $313M for 2019, to sup- Prioritizing port capital repairs across the portfolio. Lane Unveiling Keele-St. Clair Attending the unveiling of the St Clair/Silverthorn Cavaliere Gino Cucchi Laneway in honour of Area Study Public Library community leader Gino Cucchi As you may know, the St. Clair/Old Weston The St Clair/Silverthorne Public Library has un- Road area has been identified as one of the- lo dergone extensive renovations making the space cations for a future Smart Track/GO station with modern, open, and more accessible. This Novem- frequent service connecting to and ber, I attended the official opening of the St. Clair had also been identified as a priority transit cor- Silverthorn Library. This modernized and refreshed ridor. This past summer City staff completed the space offers the community a state of the art facility St. Clair Avenue West Transportation Master Plan to learn, meet and grow. which includes recommended improvements to The has many great pro- Keele Street, extending Gunns Road, connecting grams and classes available in Davenport. From to Union Street and widening learning how to code, to day-programs for parents, I was proud to be a part of the laneway naming in St. Clair Avenue West. This review was initiat- there is something for everyone. honour of Gino Cucchi. Gino has an inspirational Ca- ed in part to address the major traffic and tran- nadian immigrant story, coming to Canada from Italy sit pressures that we experience in this area. It in 1958. Gino followed his dream of operating a cloth- also supports and provides direction for improved ing store in , which became an important connections to the St. Clair/Old Weston area and fixture for Italian Canadians. Since then, Gino has the future Smart Track/GO station. City Planning been an active member of the St. Clair West com- staff are conducting a Growth Plan as required by munity, leading the creation of the Corso Italia BIA in the province which deals with land uses including 1984 and has supported multiple business owners in employment zones like we find in this area. Along the community to this day. with Councillor Frances Nunziata, we moved a Gino has also been a notable philanthropist, motion at the Planning and Housing Committee hosting fundraising dinners for The Canadian Cancer to have the Keele-St. Clair area prioritized as part Society, The Hospital for Sick Children and more, as of this required review so that there is potential well as participating in international efforts for people changes to land use from only employment use in in Uganda, Ghana and Mexico. the vicinity of the Smart Track/GO Kitchener line Congratulations Gino on this well-deserved station planned for this area. Modernized and refreshed St Clair/Silverthorn Public Library recognition.

www.anabailao.ca COMMUNITY UPDATES Federal Disaster Sistering has been a very supportive Mitigation and community for Sistering and the services it provides Adaptation Fund to some of the most vulnerable people in Toronto over the past 13 plus years. My office understands This summer, Mayor Tory, Minister Hus- that improvements must be made in the neighbour- sen, MP Dzerowicz, Councillor Nunziata hood to ensure the safety of Sistering’s clients and and I announced an important federal fund- the surrounding community and we are committed ing commitment to the Fairbank Silverthorn to doing so. Storm-Trunk Sewer System project. This My office has secured a one-time $100,000 project will provide necessary improvements funding allotment from the City’s Shelter, Support to our sewage system for the Caledonia Fair- and Housing Administration (SSHA) department bank neighbourhood, which has experienced to address over-capacity and staffing issues at the frequent flooding. The federal government facility and have been working to build stronger re- committed more than $73 million toward this Announcing a federal investment in the Fairbank ferral systems to other facilities. In addition, I have project, in addition to the $133 million previ- Silverthorn Storm-Trunk Sewer System project been working to secure two properties that will be ously committed by the City. When this proj- used as permanent housing to aid Sistering’s high- ect is completed, it will provide real relief to the commu- to making additional immediate improvements, includ- er needs clients and provide them with the support nity and protect them from future extreme weather. ing more regular storm drain cleanings and mainte- they need. In addition, we are working with SSHA During the election, I committed to providing local nance schedules for the community. As this project will to secure space at other drop-ins, shelters and sup- residents with regular updates on the project’s progress. take several years to complete, I will continue meeting portive housing facilities for clients of Sistering. While some progress has been made such as connect- with the community to identify other improvements we In partnership with the local Business Improve- ing the new Charles Caccia Park tank, I also committed can make in the interim. ment Association, the sidewalk in front of Sistering will be power-washed bi-weekly and a garbage bin has been placed between Sistering and the RBC Extension to be monitored and emptied by staff of Sistering. Building off the success of the West Toronto conjunction with ’s track work. I look forward This will ensure the neighbourhood remains clean Railpath, I am currently working with City staff on an to hosting public meetings early in the new year to moving forward. extension project that will continue the Railpath from provide an update on this project. In addition, Community Resource Officers from the existing pathway ending at Dundas Street to just The progress and design of the extension would 14 Division have been assigned to Sistering and will south of . Upon completion, the exten- not be the same without the support of groups such be working specifically in conjunction with Sistering sion of the West Toronto Railpath will connect com- as the Friends of the West Toronto Railpath and the staff to support their clients. These officers will work munities from north of Dupont Street to the heart of larger community. In our community meetings, we alongside Sistering staff and peer support workers our city and will continue to serve as a unique and have found many improvements to the City’s plans, who will conduct hourly walks around the area to historic lineal park in Toronto. While this project was such as an accessible connection to No Frills and support clients and manage any issues. They will originally planned to move forward on a quicker time- community access points that reflect the character of also help to ensure the sidewalks in front of Sister- line, Metrolinx’s plans to add an additional track to their neighbourhoods. I look forward to continuing to ing remain safe and passable. their Kitchener line would have caused construction work on the extension of the West Toronto Railpath to Community meetings and de-escalation training complications and damages to the extension. Now, provide an uninterrupted pedestrian and cycling net- will continue to be provided to the community to cre- we have secured a new timeline for this project in work across the entire west-end of Toronto. ate opportunities for us to come together, discuss concerns and provide residents with useful training for managing those living with mental health/addic- West Toronto Railpath Realignment tion and trauma issues. The West Toronto Railpath is a unique 2 KM linear After a series of successful meetings negotiating I will continue to work closely with Sistering staff, multi-use trail in the heart of our community. Each day, it the realignment of the existing Railpath, as well as ar- SSHA, and our community as we move forward. is utilized by thousands for commuting to work, for leisure ranging public consultations, the community and I have and for exercise. As Metrolinx looks to expand the Kitch- secured the construction on the realignment beginning ener Rail Corridor by adding a fourth track, they require in 2020, paid for by Metrolinx. Through our meetings land currently belonging to the West Toronto Railpath. In with community members, we were able to preserve order to protect this important community trail, I have been the unique flair of the Railpath, including existing icpubl Rawlinson School meeting regularly with City of Toronto and Metrolinx staff to art and secure meaningful additions such as a pollina- ensure the realignment of the Railpath is not only complet- tor park, the replacement of invasive plants with native Playground ed, but that it will continue to reflect the needs and wishes trees, living vine noise walls, and accessibility improve- of the local community and other Railpath users. ments for Bloor GO station. Improvements Working with the community, we secured $155,000 in funding through Section 45 funds from the 861 St Clair Avenue West development to improve the green space and playground for Rawlinson Community School and the surround- ing community. Currently, the Rawlinson Commu- nity School staff and Parent Council are working on the design of the playground. We hope to begin construction in 2020.

Deputy Mayor Ana Bailão opening the Canadian Federation of University Women’s Council Spring conference Secured $200,000 in development funding for Earlscourt Centennial repairs to The Theatre Centre Planning Did you know that in 2020 our beloved Earlscourt Park is turning 100? In order to throw Earlscourt Park the party it deserves, we have cre- ated a Centennial Celebration Planning Committee with local residents and associations to highlight the history and significance of this important park to all the communities it serves. We would love for

Deputy Mayor Ana Bailão speaking at U of more people to get involved so if you’re interested T’s School of Cities event, discussion housing or have an idea, please reach out to our team at Celebrating the Good Food For All Festival with affordability in growing cities The Stop Community Food Centre [email protected].

www.anabailao.ca T: 416-392-7012 • F: 416-392-7957 • E: [email protected] PARKS UPDATE The Green Line MacGregor Fieldhouse The Green Line Implementation Plan final report is Re-Opening and Kristen now available. Finding new space for parks in an in- creasingly dense city is a challenge. Recognizing a rare Fahrig Dedication opportunity for new parkland, the vision for the Green Line is to transform an electric transmission corridor In July, the community held a grand re-opening for into a 5 KM long connected park and open space. The the new and improved facilities in conjunction with a creation of a connected series of open spaces within dedication to Kristen Fahrig, a remarkable local artist this corridor has been a goal of local citizens and the

who sadly passed, naming a laneway in her honour. Celebration the re-opening of MacGregor City of Toronto since before amalgamation in 1998, The new MacGregor Fieldhouse has an all-glass Fieldhouse with Botanicus Arts Ensemble and I am glad to be moving this forward. I have been a entrance, renovated washrooms, a new kitchen and strong supporter of this project for many years and see an improved HVAC system, which will allow for year- it as an important community green space. round operations. Botanicus Arts Ensemble will oper- construction, their after school programming will be re- On February 18, we will begin hosting communi- ate from this facility, hosting arts programing for local located to MacGregor Fieldhouse. ty meetings at 7:00 PM at the Wallace Emerson Com- youth and family functions. For more information on the programming offered, munity Centre to provide updates on the progress and While McCormick Recreational Centre is under please visit Toronto.ca/funguide. present options for your feedback. I hope you get in- volved in this process to make sure this park reflects the needs and wishes of our community. You can remain informed and share your ideas at toronto.ca/city-gov- Turnberry North Park ernment/planning-development/construction-new-facili- ties/green-line-implementation-plan/. In October, I met with the Silverthorn community local residents. to discuss the replacement of the existing soccer field Over the winter, I will be working with staff to re- for a community meetings and play space. These view all the suggestions and see how we can improve Charles Brereton Park changes reflect the wishes of the community to- crethis park based on the community’s needs and plan After hearing concerns from the community about ate a safe and enjoyable space that will be used by to have construction completed next year. safety in Charles Brereton Park, I organized a safety walk with Toronto Parks staff, Toronto Police Service 13 Divi- sion and local residents to identify ways we could make Pessoa Park improvements to the park. In addition to addressing safety concerns, we will use this as an opportunity to look at addi- While the construction of Pessoa Park has been ture and hardscaping is underway and expected to be tional improvements to the park including adding a splash delayed due to drainage complications, it is expected completed in the coming weeks. pad, benches and other features to make the park even to be completed by the beginning of 2020. In addi- Pessoa Park will add some much needed green- more enjoyable. Having collected recommendations, we tion to drainage improvements, the concrete retaining space to the Little Portugal and Beaconsfield commu- are currently reviewing their feasibility and will bring a plan wall and ramps have been completed and the soft nity. With Pessoa meaning “person” in Portuguese, back to the community for further discussion. landscaping materials have been prepared for instal- this park will reflect the cultural heritage of the -sur lation. In addition, the installation of the water fea- rounding community. Park

SADRA Park Addition As part of the Reunion Crossing de- Improvements velopment in the St. Clair Gardens com- munity, we have secured an addition land Rendering of new Clubhouse multi-purpose room to make improvements to SADRA Park. In September and November, I met with many of you to discuss what you would like to see added as part of this expan- sion to make sure it reflects the needs of our community. I look forward to continue working with the community to add green space to the neighbourhood for you to re- Overhead of the addition proposed for SADRA Park extension lax and enjoy.

Renaming of Santa Chiara Parkette Plaza Progress on the improvements to Northwest corner has been steady, with a lot of After the tragic van attack on April 23rd 2018, input from the community. Through extensive commu- the Northcliffe and community re- nity consultations dating back to 2016, what began as quested that there should be a public space to a ‘state of good repair’ project evolved into one which honour the memory of Anne Marie D’Amico. In addresses not only safety and accessibility, but sustain- July, the D’Amico family, TDCSB and City staff and ability and usability of the area. myself met to discuss the possibility of renaming One of the major renovations is to replace the rink Santa Chiara Parkette plaza to Anne Marie D’Ami- slab and refrigeration equipment, which was originally co Square. This October, the D’Amico family, com- installed in 1993 and is prone to failure. The new equip- munity and I met to officially unveil the new plaza ment will make the facility reliable so the community can sign. I would like to offer special recognition to enjoy this rink throughout the winter season for years to come. In addition, the renovations will create larger TDSB Trustee Frank D’Amico for his unwavering Honouring Anne Marie D’Amico with a parkette renaming dedication to making this a reality. and fully accessible gardening beds, a more functional kitchen, a green roof with a pollinator focus for the Zam- Cutting the ribbon to celebrate the grand boni shed, additional basketball nets, a larger multipur- Bert Robinson Splash Pad Bert Robinson pose room with a gas fireplace, more bike parking and improved skate storage equipment. Splash Pad Thank you to everyone who has been involved in On June 15 the community welcomed the this process. With nearly 300 hours of volunteer time new addition to Bert Robinson Park, a brand and hundreds of residents involved, it is clear that Duf- new splash pad for local kids to enjoy during the ferin Grove is one of the most beloved parks in Toronto. summer months with their friends, families and If you want learn more about this project or get involved, neighbours. you can do so at: https://dufferingrove-northwestrevital- ization.ca/

www.anabailao.ca PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT Galleria Mall On September 18, 2019, the Galleria Mall multi-use court and winter leisure/shinny pad). developers hosted a public meeting in order to Phase 2 will include the construction of Blocks 1 Block 2 - and 2, completion of a private and public road, Block 5 Block 4 Block 3 provide an update on the final Wallace Emer son Park and Community Centre improvement pedestrian walkways and easements and the plan. At this meeting, the developer provided an remaining park improvements. Phase 3 will in-

Block 1 update on the approval process as well as the clude the construction of Block 3, the Plaza and planned phasing of the development. At my in- second public road. Finally, Phase 4 will entail sistence, Phase 1 is expected to begin in the first the construction of Block 4. In order to keep res- quarter of 2020 and will include the construction idents informed, I have asked that the developer of 150 affordable housing units in Block 5, the to organize a public meeting on a yearly basis community centre and several upgrades to the in order to keep residents updated on the de- park (winter skating trail, BMX/skateboard park, velopment of this site. Overhead rendering of Galleria Mall site 900 and 908 St. Clair Ave West Dufferin Mall 900 St. Clair Avenue West is a Minor Variance appli- plication. The developer has begun staging and hoarding In July 2019, amendment applications were made cation for a 12 storey condominium mixed-use building, the site in order to start construction. for an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment. In which was approved by the Committee of Adjustment 908 St. Clair Avenue West is also a Minor Variance advance of this application being submitted, I asked the in 2017. There will be retail on the main floor, 121- resapplication for a 12 storey condominium with 169 resi- developer to host a series of open house sessions earli- idential units, which are broken down as follows: 19 1 dential units and over 7,000 square feet of retail at grade. er this year to obtain feedback from the local community. bedrooms, 35 1 bedrooms + den, 35 2 bedrooms, 16 2 At my request, the developer hosted a community meet- The developer has informed me that he has taken this bedroom + den, and 16 3 bedrooms. In terms of parking, ing in June in order to obtain feedback from local resi- feedback and incorporated it into the proposal, which there will be 67 resident parking spaces, 8 visitor parking dents. The developer informs me that he will be submit- is currently being reviewed by the City. The developer spaces and 2 car share parking spaces. A total of 122 ting his Minor Variance application to the Committee of plans on redeveloping the north end of the Dufferin Mall bike parking spaces are being proposed. The developer Adjustment shortly. Similar to 908 St. Clair Avenue West, is working with City Planning staff on their Site Plan ap- Site Plan approval will be required. site by constructing a new street, public park and four towers ranging in height from 14 to 39 storeys. Both City Planning and I are concerned with the proposed heights 989 and are working with the developer towards a proposal that is more in keeping with our neighbourhood. I will In 2004, the property owner was granted varianc- site began. The site has undergone remediation and a es at the Committee of Adjustment (CofA) to demolish provincial Ministry of the Environment Record of Site keep you posted on any further community meetings. the existing building and construct a new three storey Condition in pending. Given the scale of this project, building with a basement, retail space on the main floor I have asked the developer to implement a construc- 1494-1502 Dundas and 17 residential units on the upper floors. Through tion management plan in order to ensure safety, not the City’s Open Door program, the developer plans on only for area residents and passersby, but individuals Street West and making these units affordable. Upon CofA approval, working on-site. My office has been working with the the property owner filed a Site Plan application, whichdeveloper and City staff on the construction manage- 646-648 Dufferin Street was approved and finalized in mid-2018. Immediatelyment plan, which we hope to have implemented once following Site Plan approval, demolition work on the construction resumes in the spring. and 1-3 Boland Lane In 2018, the City received an application to 1200 Dundas Street West amend the Zoning By-law and Official Plan to permit The Ontario Municipal Board recently approved der to address concerns about parking supply in the an 8-storey mixed use building containing 45 resi- a development at 1200 Dundas St W on the current community I also moved a motion at City Council to dential units and retail at grade at 1494-1502 Dundas Beer Store site. The original application to the City restrict future residents of this building from obtaining Street West. The proposal entails 18 stacked parking was appealed by the developer to the Ontario Mu- on-street permit parking spaces in the area. Finally, in spaces and 84 bike parking spaces. 91% of the units nicipal Board and I have been working with City staff an effort to address future resident concerns, I have are proposed to be family sized. The City simultane- and local residents to address concerns regarding created a resident working group to coordinate with ously received an application to amend the Official neighbourhood shadowing, massing and density. The City Planning and my office on the Site Plan applica- Plan and the Zoning By-law to permit an 8-storey matter was settled at the OMB in May 2019. In or- tion, which is being submitted this year. residential building with 85 residential units and 8 townhouses along Boland Lane at 646-648 Dufferin Street and 1-3 Boland Lane. The proposal entails at least 62% family sized units, 48 parking spaces and 871-899 College Street 89 bike parking spaces. In May, City Council approved a mid-rise devel- quired to complete the building within 3 years or be In May 2019, a community consultation meet- opment at 871-899 College Street (formerly Azores subject to fines from the City. I have also secured ing took place for both applications, where both City Car Sales). This proposal includes 112 residential $600,000 dollars for local park improvements and Planning and I heard feedback from local residents units, 61 parking spaces and retail on the main an additional $35,000 from the developer to install on these development proposals. City Planning and floor. As part of the approval, the developera mural will on the eastside wall of the building. the applicant have been working together on propos- be required to replace 13 rental dwelling units at I have been working with local residents, City als to address City Planning and resident concerns. a range of rent levels to ensure this rental stock is staff and the developer on a Construction Manage- City Planning recently informed me that the applicant maintained. To ensure construction of the replace- ment Plan, which is geared towards mitigating con- has addressed the majority of their concerns. Both of ment units take place quickly, the developer is re- struction impacts in the surrounding community. these applications are still under review and need to go to City Council for final approval. 440 Dufferin Street - First Light Manufacturing Incubator

For nearly a decade, the community and I have Refined Manufacturing Acceleration Process, the been fighting to protect historic employment lands onlands are being transformed into a purpose built resi- the 440 Dufferin site. Through the advocacy of local dential rental development combined with a light-man- residents and organizations like Active 18, we secured ufacturing space and a manufacturing incubator. This a good settlement at the OMB to keep industrial uses project will not only add 400 units to Toronto’s rental on site and the development is now moving forward housing stock, but will also include 60,000 square feet as an innovative mixed-use building. Built on historic of light-manufacturing space. I worked hard with local employment lands, this site will embrace its manufac- residents and Active 18 to secure a below market rent turing roots while opening itself up to opportunities for agreement community benefit for 14,500 square feet 21st century manufacturing. of this space to create this incubator and I am glad In a partnership between the City of Toronto, to see it moving ahead. This complex is scheduled to Rendering of 440 Dufferin Street, a mixed use building George Brown College, MaRS and containing advanced light manufacturing and a finish construction in July of 2020. manufacturing incubator

www.anabailao.ca T: 416-392-7012 • F: 416-392-7957 • E: [email protected] TRANSPORTATION Dovercourt Road School Safety Improvements Reconstruction Over the summer, I worked closely with many school Dovercourt Road from Dundas Street West to Sud- parent councils and community members to improve safety bury Street is due for road reconstruction. This recon- measures around our schools. struction will include necessary replacements such as • School pick-up/drop-off zone at watermain and resurfacing, but also presents us with Public School an opportunity for additional improvements to make our • School pick-up/drop-off zone at St. Nicholas of Bari streets safer. On October 7, my colleague Councillor Catholic Elementary School Cressy and I met with the Dovercourt community to dis- • School pick-up/drop-off zone at St. Rita Catholic El- cuss additional improvements including traffic calming ementary School measures, intersection safety improvements, sidewalk • Improvements to existing school pick-up/drop-off replacement and beautification and raised curbs. zones being considered at St. Sebastian’s Catholic You can find more information here: https://www. School, Blessed Pope Paul IV Catholic School, and Awarding the Carleton Village School Parent Council with the toronto.ca/community-people/get-involved/public-con- BIG on Bloor Community Award for their work on improving traffic St. Anthony’s Catholic School safety around their school sultations/infrastructure-projects/dovercourt-road-recon- • All-way stop control installed at Glenholme Avenue struction/ and Millerson Avenue intersection to provide safer • Speed limit reduced to 30 km/h on Glenholme Ave, east west crossing route for Rawlinson Community north of St. Clair Avenue West Wallace Emerson School. • Speed limit reduced to 30 km/h on Osler St, be- I will continue to make further improvements to these Traffic Management tween Davenport Road and St. Clair Avenue West and other schools across Davenport. Committee In 2018, with the assistance of my office, the College Street and Dundas Street Intersection Wallace Emerson Traffic Management Committee was formed by residents in the area bounded by Improvements Dufferin Street, Dupont Street, Lansdowne Avenue I have heard from many cyclists, and Bloor Street West. Over the last year, this Com- pedestrians and drivers in our commu- mittee has been working very hard to put together nity about the challenges of commut- a traffic management plan, which seeks to mitigate safety concerns in the neighbourhood as they relate ing across the College, Dundas and St to pedestrians, cyclists and motorists. On October 29, Helens intersection. That is why I have I met with the committee and neighbours to discuss taken steps to make multiple traffic im- the proposed traffic plan and parking improvements. provements to this intersection, includ- For more information on the proposed changes, ing a new traffic light and cycling path. please visit: http://www.anabailao.com/wallace_em- In order to make this intersection safer erson_traffic for all commuters, we will be installing a

traffic light in 2020, extending sidewalks, Proposed safety improvements for the College Street and Dundas Street intersection all in coordination with TTC track work to Regal Heights Traffic reduce construction interruptions. In addition, a portion October, we will be having a public meeting on Novem- Safety Improvements of St Helens will be closed to feature cycling facilities, ber 26 at Casa Dos Acores, 1136 College St at 6:30pm. beautify the neighbourhood and reduce traffic conflicts. If you are interested in learning about these changes, After meeting with the Regal Heights community, I Having met with the local BIAs and stakeholders in please come out to the public meeting. have heard concerns regarding the intersection of Re- gal Road and Springmount Avenue. As a result, the City is moving forward with the removal of flexi-posts, plates St Clair West and will revise the line markings this fall to return the in- Recommended Improvements Key Map tersection to its original design. Transportation Master Plan

With increased traffic congestion around St. Clair Av- 2019 Traffic enue West, Keele Street and Old Weston Road, the City commenced a major study known as a Transportation Improvements Master Plan in 2015. It was charged with proposing solu- tions to the traffic issues in this area. The review included Traffic Lights: plans to address traffic flows, improved connections for • Lansdowne Ave, at Whytock Ave – Installation pedestrians and cyclists and increased access to public in 2020 transit. • Dufferin St, at Rosemount Ave – Installed The City completed the Transportation Master Plan • Dovercourt Rd, at Geary Ave – 2019 installa- and released it on July 4, 2019. City staff will now de- tion scheduled velop an implementation strategy that will consider con- • College St, at Havelock St – Installed struction timing, funding, detailed design completion and • College St, at Gladstone Ave – Installed potential property acquisitions. The full transportation Speed Humps: master plan can be viewed on the City’s website. • Harvie Ave (Kitchener Ave to Rochdale Ave) – https://www.toronto.ca/community-people/get-in- 2019 installation scheduled volved/public-consultations/infrastructure-projects/st- • Brock Ave (Dundas St. West to College St) – clairwesttmp/ 2019 installation scheduled • Gladstone Ave (Dundas St. West to Peel Ave) – Residents to be polled winter 2019/2020 Peel/Gladstone Reconstruction Road and Public Lane Repaving: Last April, City staff and I held a public meeting to dis- requested City staff re-visit the project and come back to • Summit Ave (Bronoco Ave to Gilbert Ave) – cuss recommended traffic changes to the Peel Gladstone the community with options that reflect the current needs Completed area. These changes were initiated after an Environmen- of the neighbourhood. • Public lane bounded by Bloor St. West, Mar- tal Assessment in 2010, which recommended narrow- I have met with staff and I believe they now have a gueretta St, Brock Ave – Completed ing Peel Avenue and Gladstone Avenue and make both much better plan to manage the growth of the neighbour- • Norfolk St – Completed streets one-directional. hood. Moving forward we will be looking to improve the • Old Weston Road (St. Clair Ave West to Rown- Both residents and I were concerned that the dated landscaping and sidewalks as well as improve the safety tree Ave) – Completed nature of this study did not account for new challenges of pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles. • Brandon Ave – Completed that have emerged since the study was completed, such In order to keep the community involved and in- • Ossington Crescent – Completed as the increase in density to the neighbourhood and the formed, City staff and I we will be presenting these pro- • Brandon Ave (St. Clarens Ave to Lansdowne Dufferin Street underpass. While the original proposal posed changes/designs on December 2nd at 6pm at the Ave) – Completed recommended one-way streets for this community, I have Parkdale Public Library Auditorium.

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City and Federal Government Funding for Toronto Community Housing Repairs

This past summer, Mayor Tory and I joined the order to meet the challenges of state of good repair in Federal Government as it announced $116 million in our TCH communities across the City we need to work funding for repairs to over 11,000 affordable housing in partnership with other levels of government. With homes across Toronto. This is part of a $1.3 billion this kind of cooperation we can ensure that long-stand- commitment under the Federal Government’s National ing repairs are completed and that these communities Co-Investment Fund. I have always maintained that in are well-maintained for residents who call them home. Announcing a federal investment of $116 million in funding repairs for over 11,000 affordable housing homes across Toronto Supporting Street Festivals Toronto Laneway Street festivals are an important and welcome City Council to direct City staff to work with Business Strategy part of life in our community as well as in communities Improvement Areas and festival organizers to review across the City. In recent years many street festivals the issues associated with hosting street festivals and One of the features of many of our neighbourhoods have found it challenging to meet the costs of their to then report back so that solutions can be found to in Toronto are the laneways that were originally de- events in particular as it relates to security costs which the challenges facing these groups whose events add signed to provide mid-block service access to proper- have been steadily increasing. I have moved motion at to the vibrancy of our communities. ties. This access is important for many property owners but the use of these laneways can be expanded to serve neighbourhoods that are growing fast and changing. It Open Door Affordable Housing Program is important that we look to the creation of consistent As Chair of the City’s Planning and Housing als and the provision of surplus public land for afford- laneway policies rather than changes motivated by, for Committee and the City’s Housing Advocate, I have able housing development. The Open Door Program example, individual development projects. As the Chair worked diligently to increase and support affordable will help the City reach its goals as outlined in the Af- of the Planning and Housing Committee, I joined with housing construction across Toronto. The Open Door fordable Housing Action Plan 2010-2020. This Sep- Councillor in moving a motion at the Octo- program supports our City’s affordable housing ob - tember, eight development proposals were approved ber committee meeting directing City staff to review this jectives by providing capital funding, relief from fees for 2019 under the Open Door Program representing issue and report back by the end of next year. Their and property taxes, fast-tracking of planning approv- 651 units. review is to include consideration of the functions and physical context of today’s laneways and then suggest updates to maintenance and servicing standards, safe- The City is always looking at ways ty measures, laneway frontage guidelines and stan- City’s Office Optimization Plan to provide services in a more efficient dards, storm water management measures, and traffic and cost-effective way. The “Modern planning and management concerns as well as the so- T.O.” plan will reduce the number of cial use needs of neighbourhoods across the City. This offices the City operates by more than report will provide the basis for the future use of our 60% over the next five years. The plan City’s laneways. will revitalize offices at Metro Hall and the and Scarborough Civic Centres so that hundreds of employees can be placed in these locations which will then allow the City to end leases on Bill 108 rental office space. When fully in place, On June 6th, 2019 the provincial government’s Bill “Modern T.O.” will reduce the number 108 (More Homes, More Choice Act) came into effect of properties used for office use by the with royal assent. Bill 108 is a law that changes over Joining Mayor Tory to announce the city’s optimization plan, reducing the City from 52 to 20, saving $30 million thirteen laws dealing with planning and land use. These number of properties used by the City and saving $30 million annually per year. changes will have a significant impacts on municipali - ties across Ontario. As well as effectively re-establish- ing the Ontario Municipal Board (retaining the name Neighbourhood Officer Program Local Planning Appeal Tribunal) which hears appeals of municipal planning decisions, Bill 108 will change This September, the Toronto Police Service an- Piloted in Toronto Police Service 12 Division, the financial tools available to the City of Toronto and nounced that it was expanding their Neighbourhood the Toronto Police have now spread the neighbour- other cities, associated with new development. These Officer Program to cover 35 neighbourhoods across hood officer program to all divisions across Toron- financial tools are used to build and improve commu- the City including in our Davenport community. The to. The goal of this program is to have officers in nity benefits such as parks, recreation centres, child Neighbourhood Officer Program places officers communities for longer periods, building networks care centres and other things that we have been able within communities for four years where they are within communities and being more proactive with to secure as part of new development applications. The able to build meaningful and lasting relationships outreach and community building. Currently, there final regulations for parts of Bill 108 remain to be insti - with residents, community leaders and businesses. are 130 neighbourhood officers operating in 35 tuted by the provincial government and we as a City Officers will be provided additional training in dis- neighbourhoods across Toronto. are working hard to ensure that we can secure from pute resolution as well as how to work effectively More details can be found at the Toronto Police the province effective tools to ensure that development with vulnerable groups such as homeless persons website: continues to result in community benefits. More details and those with mental health challenges. https://www.torontopolice.on.ca/community/ncop/ will emerge in the near future.

Yellow Belt and Missing Middle Mayor and I successfully passed a motion at Toronto City Council to address the “missing middle.” The “missing middle” refers to the gentle intensification of existing To- ronto neighbourhoods. At this time, 70% of Toronto’s housing lands are covered by outdated and overly restrictive zoning regulations. These regulations prevent consideration of more housing options in existing communities. The term “yellowbelt” refers to the yellow colour on our City’s zoning maps that reflect these restrictions. City staff have been tasked in the motion with reporting back to Toronto City Council by the end of this year with proposals to move forward. Speaking at the Toronto Reference Library about the Missing Middle

www.anabailao.ca TORONTO CITY HALL Transit Update CYCLING As you may recall, in Spring 2019 the provincial gov- ernment indicated that they were preparing to unilaterally Oakwood Neighbourhood Cycling Connection upload to the province the TTC’s subway system. Like In order to provide safe cycling networks through- for the neighbourhood. Through public consultation you and many others across our City, I was very con- out our neighbourhoods, the City is exploring a cy- and meeting with local schools, City staff are looking cerned about this potential action and strongly opposed cling network on Glenholme Avenue or Northcliffe into solutions for concerns raised by the community, any efforts of this kind. The City entered into negotia- Avenue and Rosemount Avenue. The City’s cyclingincluding safety, parking and school bus loading and tions with the province and in October of this year we staff have been working closely with the schools and unloading. I look forward to continue working with the managed to reach an agreement that would retain the the larger community to find the option that is right community throughout this process. TTC under the control of our City as well as expand our public transit system. As part of this agreement, the City will see the provincial government, with funding from the Bloor Bike Lanes federal government, cover the full cost of $30 billion in transit projects across the City of Toronto. The agree- This June, I submitted a letter to the Infrastructure extending these bike lanes to High Park, we are not ment will include among other commitments, a 16 KM and Environment Committee to prioritize the exten- only creating safer infrastructure for cyclists, but also constructed as a across the City. sion of the Bloor Street bike lanes to High Park. Bloor promoting active transportation, reducing congestion This is more than double the length of the original pro- Street serves as a major east-west thoroughfare and on our roads and reducing vehicle-cyclists conflicts. posal. The City will also be able to use funds totalling a major cycling artery that connects the surrounding Having already held multiple stakeholder and busi- $5B for state of good repair work on our current system community to the core, employment lands, and the ness consultations, I will be looking to meet with the that were previously required for transit expansion. existing north-south cycling network connections. By larger community in the new year. United Nations Making Global Goals Local Vision Zero Vision Zero is the City’s five-year action plan focused on eliminating traf- Business Summit fic-related fatalities and serious injuries on Toronto’s streets. Throughout the In September, I was asked to make the closing year, I have been working closely with communities across Davenport to make speech at the United Nations Making Global Goals meaningful traffic calming and safety improvements. We have reduced speed Local Business Summit here in Toronto. The Summit limits, installed speed humps and traffic lights, and created advanced walk sig- was a two-day business sustainability conference that nals for pedestrians at our busiest intersections. These community led changes brought together a wide range of Canadian businesses will have a significant impact in protecting people walking a nd cycling in our leaders, sustainability professionals, government offi- community. Having only represented North of Dupont since the election, I look cials, and others to consider collective action to accel- forward to making more improvements with those communities. erate progress on the United Nations’ Global Compact’s Map of road safety improvements across Ward 9, Davenport Ten Principles and their 17 Sustainable Development Goals. During my remarks I highlighted the many ways in which our City is leading with initiatives that meet the goals set out by the United Nations in these principles Public Health Cuts and goals. We are all very concerned with the provincial announced that many of their cuts will go ahead now government’s cuts to funding for public health. Our in January 2020. We will continue to oppose these City’s Public Health Department provides a wide provincial cuts to Public Health funding as they di- range of services including student nutrition, safe rectly threaten the health of our City’s residents. The dining inspections, infectious disease prevention City’s website provides additional information on the and health clinics to name but a few of these import- cuts if you would like further details: ant public health programs. When first introduced the provincial government made these cuts retroac- https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/ tive and while they reversed this decision they have budget-finances/city-budget/ Support for Craft Breweries

Over the last ten years the number of local brew- tation with residents, stakeholders and craft brewers. eries in our City has grown significantly and Davenport With the rapid growth of the craft brewing sector the is no exception. They have become an important part need arose to amend the City’s zoning by-laws that of our communities and communities across Toronto. related to this sector. This past summer, these chang- These breweries add both culturally and economically es were adopted by City Council to support the craft to our City. It is also a part of our desire to see consum- brewing industry, respond to resident’s concerns and Chatting with Calgary Mayor, Naheed Nenshi at Collision Toronto, North ers “buy local.” Several years ago, the City initiated bring more consistency to the regulations governing America’s fastest growing tech conference a review of the craft brewing sector including consul- their operation. Fair Pass Program Expanded The City and the Toronto Transit Commission have a Fair Pass Discount Program that has as- sisted those receiving social assistance to meet the costs of using transit in our City. In September, the City announced that we would be expanding the Fair Pass Discount Program to also cover those in Toronto who are in receipt of the Toronto Child Care Fee Subsidy. This will expand the number of Toronto residents eligible for this transit support by 23,000 low-income residents on top of the exist- ing 150,000. To learn more or apply, please visit: Deputy Mayor Ana Bailão raising the Deputy Mayor Bailao addressing Council ttc.ca/Fares_and_passes/Passes/Fair_Pass_Discount_ Brazilian flag at City Hall, celebrating 197 on International Women’s Day years of Brazilian Independence Program.jsp.

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