Don Valley East Community Newsletter Councillor

WINTER 2013 COUNCILLOR Don Mills Turns Sixty! Contracting Out Garbage a Success! Have a Coffee COUNCILLOR E.P. Taylor’s Planned Green For Life Celebrates its First Anniversary DenzilDenzil with your Green For Life (GFL) has celebrated its first District Two (Humber River to Yonge Street) Community Celebrates anniversary of collecting Toronto’s trash from contracting out has saved the taxpayers of Toronto Councillor the Humber River to Yonge Street, competitively, $11.9 million dollars, as well as provided high Minnan-WongMinnan-Wong DenzilDenzil its Diamond Anniversary and in a timely manner. quality and affordable service. As part of the Every day, things happen in the neighbourhood transition to privatized collection, solid waste staff In 1951, the suburban community Residents have benefited from the increased or in the city and decisions are made at both a set up a customer service team to identify issues of Don Mills began to take shape competition that GFL brings to the table, with city and local level that you may have questions, on the outskirts of the Old City with collection and service across the city. I am Minnan-WongMinnan-Wong results being evident right from the get go. Service comments or concerns with. As your City proud to report that GFL has had no fines for of Toronto. Known originally as across the city has been reported as much more Councillor, sitting down with you to talk about Don Valley East community newsletter unacceptable service quality, no spills or accidents, Yorktown, Don Mills was planned prompt and efficient, and most importantly, we these things is important to me. This is the and no reported health and safety violations. to follow the principles of the Garden are able to get the job done for less money, which reason for “Coffee with the Councillor.” It is It has been a whirlwind at City Hall over the past 12 months. While we have been City Movement. This meant a self keeps the funds in the pockets of Torontonians. You can view the Green For Life report by visiting an opportunity for me to sit down with you consumed with controversy at times, we have continued the work you expect of us to contained community, surrounded app.toronto.ca/tmmis/viewAgendaItemHistory. one-on-one. Let me provide you with some statistics. In the past move our city’s agenda forward. To that end, we’ve made many important decisions. by green belts, around which carefully do?item=2013.PW27.12 year, GFL has collected 54 000 tonnes of garbage laid out residences were placed. The schedule is as follows: As the Chair of the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee we have adopted a and 118 500 tonnes of recyclables. Garbage GFL has done a superb job, and I trust will Tuesday, January 28, 2014 1-3pm or 6-8pm Congestion Management Strategy and a Downtown Operations Plan which will alleviate In 1953 construction commenced, has been declining, due in large part to the 67% continue to provide its high quality service Tim Horton’s, 1733 Eglinton Ave. East some of the more irritating problems that plague many of our gridlocked streets. and the area was officially born. increase in recyclable material being diverted away into the future. Congratulations on your (at Bermondsey) The lush green spaces and ample from the landfill and into the recycling plant. first year anniversary in District Two. Congestion Management Plan 2014-2018 lawns promoted by the Garden January 19th, 2014 ∙ 2:30 – 4:30 PM Thursday, February 6, 2014 1-3pm or 6-8pm http://app.toronto.ca/tmmis/viewAgendaItemHistory.do?item=2013.PW27.12 Tim Horton’s, 2050 Victoria Park Ave. City Movement pushed Don Mills Rain date: January 26th, 2014 2:30 – 4:30 pm Denzil at the official opening of the Sherbourne Graydon Hall Park is getting ready for a facelift! (just south of Cassandra) Downtown Transportation Operations Study - Final Report into the limelight as a community Street Bike Lanes, June 10, 2013. BROADLANDS COMMUNITY CENTRE http://app.toronto.ca/tmmis/viewAgendaItemHistory.do?item=2013.PW27.13 being planned for the future. The More Recreational Infrastructure On Its Way! Tuesday, February 11, 2014 1-3pm or 6-8pm popularity of its layout led many As part of the approvals process for the condominium at 18 Graydon Hall Drive, money had 19 CASTLEGROVE BLVD. Tim Horton’s, 860 York Mills Road (at Lesmill) In the spring we adopted the largest investment in roads in the history of our city other communities in Toronto and been secured from the developer. This has been dedicated for improvements in the park. That Thursday February 13th, 1-3pm or 6-8pm — over $535 million dollars over 10 years, which includes funds committed to across the country to follow the money has been pooled with city funds to provide an exciting opportunity to improve the park. HOT DOGS, DOUGHNUTS & HOT CHOCOLATE Tim Horton’s, 1110 Don Mills Rd. (at Lawrence) rehabilitating the Gardiner Expressway. design, with large forested parks The community and local schools were surveyed and the overwhelming majority of While quantities last. Please call my office at 416-397-9256 and open rivers becoming the norm responses indicated that a splash pad was the preferred upgrade. This improvement will help Investment in City Infrastructure (millions) to arrange an appointment for one of 2014 2014-2023 in neighbourhood design. Nature encourage our young people to live a more active lifestyle, which is beneficial to us all. On behalf of Out of the Cold, the times and locations. stood side by side with development, The splash pad is scheduled for construction in 2014, and the community will be advised we will be accepting donations of non-perishable food items. Major road rehabilitation 25 678 rather than being pushed into the of the proposed designs in due course. This investment marks a great development in our I look forward to meeting with you! Local road reconstruction and resurfacing 61 535 background. Denzil meets with the public at the 33 Police Ward, which now has the proud distinction of having the most splash pads in the city. Gardiner Expressway 186 535 Division open house, June 15, 2013. In August 2013, Toronto Life Magazine Historic Rainbow Tunnel Restored! I am pleased to continue to invest in our local parks, which provide residents with much City Bridges 53 396 placed Don Mills second out of more Once a dark place that people hurried through, the needed recreational opportunities, and look forward to our next exciting project. “Mural Routes” gives its all to restore Sidewalk/traffic signals/salt management/pedestrian safety 34 130 than one hundred neighbourhoods the tunnel to its former glory. interior of the tunnel now features a beautiful depiction on their list of best places in Toronto of the four seasons and their transition in the Don Valley Total 359 2274 to live. Our Ward has twenty-three Investment coming to Warner Park On August 23 2013, I joined Executive and Artistic Trail system. Director Karin Eaton, Lead Artist Rob Matejka and the Revisions to the F.G. Gardiner Expressway Rehabilitation Project schools, and twenty percent of the Community upgrades on the horizon. This tunnel has been an iconic landmark, both for team of volunteers from Mural Routes in celebrating (Item PW22.1) total area is dedicated to parkland. I am pleased to announce that Warner Park has been those who use the east Don Trail, as well as commuters the re-opening of the Rainbow Tunnel in Moccasin http://app.toronto.ca/tmmis/viewAgendaItemHistory.do?item=2013.EX31.26 O’Connor Hills has also received identified as a location for investment in the Ward! Trail Park. travelling Northbound on the Don Valley Parkway. the distinction of having the highest Thank you to Mural Routes and all those who gave I recently met with City staff to discuss the potential for We have also made progress on the way in which we collect garbage and divert waste increase in income in our City. After refurbishing the entrance to the tunnel in 2012, their time to making this magnificent project a reality. improvements to the Park. It has been recommended that Mural Routes, an organization dedicated to improving to landfill. The recent contracting out of garbage west of Yonge Street has shown that These are achievements that we the playground, which is now 17 years old, could benefit Denzil at the reopening of the restored communities through mural art, turned their attention If you have yet to visit the revitalized tunnel, it can be we can save money—over $11 million annually and still have great service. We are also Denzil at the Seniors Information and can all be proud of ! from new furnishings, playground equipment for all ages Rainbow Tunnel on the East Don Trail, to the 65 foot inner tunnel. The results are incredible. found just a short walk south of the Charles Sauriol looking at ways in which we can use new technologies to reduce the amount of waste August 23, 2013. Conservation reserve off Lawrence Avenue. Active Living Fair at Sunrise Towers, Over these many years, the community to enjoy, and more trees. Denzil at Warner Park, which will soon be we send to landfill. By looking at solutions now, council is committed to insuring long November 26, 2013. has grown, expanded and matured home to a new playground, and recreational Staff are coordinating survey work and hiring a designer facilities for all ages. term stability for Toronto’s waste management. into the neighbourhood we know Mail: Toronto City Hall in the next few weeks. Following this, we hope to meet Solid Waste Management Services, Collections Operations Annual Report and love today. I look forward to Keep in Touch. 100 Queen St. W, Suite C55 with community members to receive input regarding which play components - August 2012 to July 2013 seeing Don Mills grow and continue and furnishings are most functional and appeal to the most residents. Your comments are important to future Toronto, Ontario, M5H 2N2 http://app.toronto.ca/tmmis/viewAgendaItemHistory.do?item=2013.PW27.7 on into the future. I invite everyone Additionally, Toronto Hydro has committed to expanding lighting in the community decisions that affect our community and Tel: 416-397-9256 Fax: 416-397-4100 to come out and explore Don Mills, surrounding the park, with new lights being installed on Warner and Pinebrook Avenues. our city. Please contact me and share your Locally, we have secured over $24 million dollars to replace the Don Mills Civitan E-mail: [email protected] and see what forward thinking and In the park itself, staff have ensured that the lighting standard is being met, making the views on municipal issues. ice rink. We will make a final decision early in the new year on the location and hope to sensible planning around preserving park safe and bright for those travelling through it at night. have the facility ready to open for 2020. green space has blessed us with. Denzil at the Winter Press conference at the I look forward to the completion of this exciting new development. Visit us at www.ward34.com continued on page 2 Toronto Works Yard on Eastern Avenue. DON VALLEY EAST - WINTER 2013 DON VALLEY EAST - WINTER 2013 DON VALLEY EAST - WINTER 2013 continued from front page This fall was also consumed by Ward 34 Development Snapshot Encouraging a Business-Like Approach to Transit Toronto District School Board Declares IMPROVEMENTS TO TRAFFIC a number of meetings in the The map below provides a quick progress report on both approved and pending applications to DOWNTOWN OPERATIONS STUDY WILL community to seek input on Two School Sites As Surplus redevelop land in the ward. You will see that several developments were approved some time ago Executive Committee set to Review MAKE IT BETTER FOR YOU. development applications in many Community Rallies to Save its Green Space while the approvals process has yet to be initiated for others. More detail is available at ward34.com. The City of Toronto has recently undertaken areas of the ward. Next year will be Transit Options The Toronto District School Board’s decision to declare two sites in our Ward as surplus, * Information reﬂ ects status at the time the newsletter was printed* a study of downtown transportation operations busy with North York Community 15 Mallow Road and the north playing fi eld of Don Mills Middle School, has put us in a with the purpose of addressing congestion in the Council making decisions on 1 diffi cult position. 1265 - 1277 York Mills Road - Parkwoods Village Mall Rezoning Application Below is the text of a letter which I sent to the Executive Committee to downtown core. Clintwood Gate, Moccasin Trail This application was approved by City Council in August 2010 and involved the demolition of the existing Across the City, there are twelve sites that have been declared surplus. These sites all and David Dunlap Circle. On compare LRT and Subways, and to encourage proper business planning Throughout this process, the City has listened to plaza and redevelopment of the site with a mixed use development comprised of 741 condominium serve their local residents as community green space, and it is understandable that in transit. I feel that this is an issue of great importance to the residents the residents of Toronto. A short survey and several that note, I would like to thank apartment and townhouse units and 7,760 m2 of retail uses. Through negotiations with the Applicant, nobody would want to see their recreational areas taken from them. of my Ward, and of the city, and encourage all of you to consider this vital public meetings have given us answers on how and our community for their enthusiasm the Councillor was able to secure a commitment that the new retail component would include a new in participating in the development issue before us. I have been working hard over the past number of months to reverse a decision made by why people travel into the city centre, the modes drug store and food store. Both are extremely important assets in the neighbourhood. The proposal the Toronto District School Board to sell off these important community green spaces. process. of transport they use, and the locations where included 5 residential buildings ranging in height from 10 to 19 storeys and a 3 storey building with Re: Life cycle cost/business case approach for subways versus LRT These properties are important components in the north east and south east quadrants congestion needs to be tackled. On a personal note, as the new year townhouse units. Construction has not commenced and recent information suggests that the developers I am writing to request the City Manager, of central Don Mills. They are used both actively and passively by sports teams and is upon us, I would like to thank you are contemplating a new direction which would see the Shoppers Drug Mart and Food Basics expanding Altogether, the Public Works and Infrastructure house leagues all year long for various recreational activities. They are also important for your continued support and wish in their existing locations and additional retail added to the site. The addition of residential to the site Report to the July 2, 2014 Executive Committee meeting on an assessment Committee approved 16 of the 17 projects brought places where we can walk, wander and relax with our families or go for a quiet stroll. forth by the report. Specifi cally, the Report you and your family the best for a appears to be on hold for the time being. of the full life cycle costs associated with light rail transit and subway included plans to; happy and prosperous New Year! 2 50/60 Greenbelt Drive and 40 Moccasin Trail technology including capital, operating and maintenance costs; and on a Don Mills Middle School Playing Field • Adjust the hours of on street parking and turn business case approach to assessing rapid transit projects and technology There are three options available for this site. Keep it as it is and have the TDSB Sincerely, The city has received a proposed Offi cial Plan Amendment and Zoning Bylaw amendment from the restrictions. Applicant to redevelop these properties. The owner is proposing a 10 storey stacked condominium options from a fi nancial and economic perspective. not put it up for sale, build a twin pad ice rink or develop the property for multi apartment building at 50 and 60 Greenbelt Drive and two four storey towers at 40 Moccasin Trail; residential homes. • Intensify parking enforcement in the Earlier this year, I wrote to the CEO of the TTC asking whether the TTC had one being a rental apartment building while the other is a condominium tower. I support keeping the Don Mills Middle School green. This position was supported by the downtown core. any existing data or conducted any recent analysis of the full life cycle A demolition permit has been applied for which would allow construction of the condominium and rental majority of residents, at a community meeting, held earlier in the year. The door-to-door • Implement courier delivery zones to mitigate costs of building, operating and maintaining subways and light rapid replacement towers. Tenants at 40 Moccasin Trail would have to move out to make way for demolition but survey I conducted found that the majority of residents in the South East Quadrant want congestion resulting from illegal parking by Denzil Minnan-Wong would be offered the opportunity to return upon completion of the new rental building. transit. I did this because it is becoming increasingly apparent that simply this land preserved as open green space, the loss of which would be irreparable. Some courier vehicles looking at the initial capital costs of building transit irresponsibly ignores residents supported its use as a home for the twin pad ice rink. 3 9 Clintwood Gate and 1970 Victoria Park Avenue – Former Clintwood Plaza • Review policies regarding street closures that operating and maintenance costs, which could over time, become a larger Firstly, the Toronto District School Board must sell this land at market value, which has take place during construction and major events. Since the demolition of the old Clintwood Plaza, the site has been vacant. It has been the subject public expenditure. been estimated to be around $15 million. This cost would be in addition to the cost • Coordinate trafﬁ c lights so that streetcars can of signifi cant redevelopment interest including proposals for new retail, a condominium apartment of constructing the new rink, estimated to be around $24.5 million. The City of Toronto The response I received from Mr. Byford caused concern. As the attached board passengers when the light is red, and building and town homes. An application has been received from the owner of the property to does not have the additional approximately $15 million the school board requires to proceed when the light is green, with the goal request a zoning by-law amendment. The proposal is to construct sixty six town homes with correspondence indicates, the TTC will not undertake this analysis until purchase the property. underground parking. A private internal road with access to Clintwood Gate is planned, and access 2018. In my view, and I suspect in the opinion of many members of Council of eliminating unnecessary congestion caused Developing the site for multi residential is not an option. It is a shame that the TDSB 1 to the underground parking garage would be from Curlew Drive only. by the boarding of streetcars. 4 and the public, we need as much information as possible to set priorities did not consult with the community prior to moving forward with this idea. • Install 15 cameras to monitor congestion hot spots 4 1213 - 1229 York Mills Road and 35-53 / 101-113 Valley Woods Road for our city’s transit future. 15 Mallow Road and road occupancies/closures. Originally proposed, the application included 245 replacement rental town homes and 2,375 I raised these concerns with the City Manager and he agrees that we The property at 15 Mallow Road, currently rented by the TDSB to the French private • Tackle congestion at Yonge and Dundas, Bay new condominium and rental apartment building units as well as stacked town home units. must commence this analysis within this term of Council, particularly Eight condominium and rental apartment buildings would range in height from 20 to 32 storeys. school “La Citadelle”, is a different topic altogether. Street, the Entertainment District and the 3 given the current long term transit planning exercises occurring at the Gardiner Expressway, with approaches specifi c La Citadelle is located in the North-East quadrant of Don Mills. This is an area which Following negotiation and consultation between the Applicant and City Planning, the community City and the Province. to each area being taken to this effect. and local Councillor, City Council considered and approved a modifi ed proposal in September 2011. has been determined to be defi cient in parkland. The City of Toronto will be making It is to include 270 rental units, a reduction in residential condominium units to 1610 and a reduction Furthermore, given the recent deliberations on transit which has consumed an offer to the TDSB to purchase a portion of the land but we simply cannot afford For a more detailed report of the recommendations, in height so that no building is to be taller than 24 storeys. Construction has not commenced. However, Council, it has also become clear that we need to better articulate a transit to purchase the entire site. please refer to http://app.toronto.ca/tmmis/ 5 2 the developer of this property has submitted an application to the Committee of Adjustment to permit vision through objective criteria and not through politics. That is why I Proposals have been made to have the City purchase this property and continue the view AgendaItemHistory.do?item=2013.PW27.13 the construction of a sales offi ce at the corner of Valley Woods Road and York Mills Road. am recommending that the City Manager also report on a business case long term lease with the school. This, however, has its own set of challenges. The City We look forward to bringing these recommendations is not in the business of purchasing properties and renting them out. As well, the to the next council meeting, where they will be 5 Town Homes – 200 David Dunlap Circle approach to transit project decision making that will apply a fi nancial and property requires approximately $3 million in repairs that the city would have to discussed and debated. The implementation of this economic assessment lens, and build upon current City Planning work The proposal involves a new town home development next to the Canadian Pacifi c Railway along assume if it purchased the entire site. report will be a signifi cant step towards addressing the southern portion of David Dunlap Circle. The developer had initially requested an eight storey through the Offi cial Plan Review. The intent is to provide a comprehensive I have asked that the TDSB remove this property from their list of surplus properties. congestion in the downtown core. condominium with approximately 300 units, which would have contributed to the traffi c congestion framework to inform decision making on transit projects that we as a This would be the preferred option, in maintaining the status quo and ensuring that Do you have an idea? Feel free to let me know at and intensifi cation of the area. This proposal has been abandoned in favour of 70 town houses; Council may use to guide us in the future. this land can be enjoyed for years to come. It is critical that we keep this green space [email protected] a great reduction in residential units. This is a victory for the community, which sees the neighbour- in the hands of residents so that the spirit of Don Mills as a place to Live, Work and or at 416-397-9256. hoods remain low density. I present this recommendation for the Executive Committee’s consideration. Play can live on for future generations.

DON VALLEY EAST • WINTER 2013 DON VALLEY EAST • WINTER 2013 continued from front page This fall was also consumed by Ward 34 Development Snapshot Encouraging a Business-Like Approach to Transit Toronto District School Board Declares IMPROVEMENTS TO TRAFFIC a number of meetings in the The map below provides a quick progress report on both approved and pending applications to DOWNTOWN OPERATIONS STUDY WILL community to seek input on Two School Sites As Surplus redevelop land in the ward. You will see that several developments were approved some time ago Executive Committee set to Review MAKE IT BETTER FOR YOU. development applications in many Community Rallies to Save its Green Space while the approvals process has yet to be initiated for others. More detail is available at ward34.com. The City of Toronto has recently undertaken areas of the ward. Next year will be Transit Options The Toronto District School Board’s decision to declare two sites in our Ward as surplus, * Information reﬂ ects status at the time the newsletter was printed* a study of downtown transportation operations busy with North York Community 15 Mallow Road and the north playing fi eld of Don Mills Middle School, has put us in a with the purpose of addressing congestion in the Council making decisions on 1 diffi cult position. 1265 - 1277 York Mills Road - Parkwoods Village Mall Rezoning Application Below is the text of a letter which I sent to the Executive Committee to downtown core. Clintwood Gate, Moccasin Trail This application was approved by City Council in August 2010 and involved the demolition of the existing Across the City, there are twelve sites that have been declared surplus. These sites all and David Dunlap Circle. On compare LRT and Subways, and to encourage proper business planning Throughout this process, the City has listened to plaza and redevelopment of the site with a mixed use development comprised of 741 condominium serve their local residents as community green space, and it is understandable that in transit. I feel that this is an issue of great importance to the residents the residents of Toronto. A short survey and several that note, I would like to thank apartment and townhouse units and 7,760 m2 of retail uses. Through negotiations with the Applicant, nobody would want to see their recreational areas taken from them. of my Ward, and of the city, and encourage all of you to consider this vital public meetings have given us answers on how and our community for their enthusiasm the Councillor was able to secure a commitment that the new retail component would include a new in participating in the development issue before us. I have been working hard over the past number of months to reverse a decision made by why people travel into the city centre, the modes drug store and food store. Both are extremely important assets in the neighbourhood. The proposal the Toronto District School Board to sell off these important community green spaces. process. of transport they use, and the locations where included 5 residential buildings ranging in height from 10 to 19 storeys and a 3 storey building with Re: Life cycle cost/business case approach for subways versus LRT These properties are important components in the north east and south east quadrants congestion needs to be tackled. On a personal note, as the new year townhouse units. Construction has not commenced and recent information suggests that the developers I am writing to request the City Manager, of central Don Mills. They are used both actively and passively by sports teams and is upon us, I would like to thank you are contemplating a new direction which would see the Shoppers Drug Mart and Food Basics expanding Altogether, the Public Works and Infrastructure house leagues all year long for various recreational activities. They are also important for your continued support and wish in their existing locations and additional retail added to the site. The addition of residential to the site Report to the July 2, 2014 Executive Committee meeting on an assessment Committee approved 16 of the 17 projects brought places where we can walk, wander and relax with our families or go for a quiet stroll. forth by the report. Specifi cally, the Report you and your family the best for a appears to be on hold for the time being. of the full life cycle costs associated with light rail transit and subway included plans to; happy and prosperous New Year! 2 50/60 Greenbelt Drive and 40 Moccasin Trail technology including capital, operating and maintenance costs; and on a Don Mills Middle School Playing Field • Adjust the hours of on street parking and turn business case approach to assessing rapid transit projects and technology There are three options available for this site. Keep it as it is and have the TDSB Sincerely, The city has received a proposed Offi cial Plan Amendment and Zoning Bylaw amendment from the restrictions. Applicant to redevelop these properties. The owner is proposing a 10 storey stacked condominium options from a fi nancial and economic perspective. not put it up for sale, build a twin pad ice rink or develop the property for multi apartment building at 50 and 60 Greenbelt Drive and two four storey towers at 40 Moccasin Trail; residential homes. • Intensify parking enforcement in the Earlier this year, I wrote to the CEO of the TTC asking whether the TTC had one being a rental apartment building while the other is a condominium tower. I support keeping the Don Mills Middle School green. This position was supported by the downtown core. any existing data or conducted any recent analysis of the full life cycle A demolition permit has been applied for which would allow construction of the condominium and rental majority of residents, at a community meeting, held earlier in the year. The door-to-door • Implement courier delivery zones to mitigate costs of building, operating and maintaining subways and light rapid replacement towers. Tenants at 40 Moccasin Trail would have to move out to make way for demolition but survey I conducted found that the majority of residents in the South East Quadrant want congestion resulting from illegal parking by Denzil Minnan-Wong would be offered the opportunity to return upon completion of the new rental building. transit. I did this because it is becoming increasingly apparent that simply this land preserved as open green space, the loss of which would be irreparable. Some courier vehicles looking at the initial capital costs of building transit irresponsibly ignores residents supported its use as a home for the twin pad ice rink. 3 9 Clintwood Gate and 1970 Victoria Park Avenue – Former Clintwood Plaza • Review policies regarding street closures that operating and maintenance costs, which could over time, become a larger Firstly, the Toronto District School Board must sell this land at market value, which has take place during construction and major events. Since the demolition of the old Clintwood Plaza, the site has been vacant. It has been the subject public expenditure. been estimated to be around $15 million. This cost would be in addition to the cost • Coordinate trafﬁ c lights so that streetcars can of signifi cant redevelopment interest including proposals for new retail, a condominium apartment of constructing the new rink, estimated to be around $24.5 million. The City of Toronto The response I received from Mr. Byford caused concern. As the attached board passengers when the light is red, and building and town homes. An application has been received from the owner of the property to does not have the additional approximately $15 million the school board requires to proceed when the light is green, with the goal request a zoning by-law amendment. The proposal is to construct sixty six town homes with correspondence indicates, the TTC will not undertake this analysis until purchase the property. underground parking. A private internal road with access to Clintwood Gate is planned, and access 2018. In my view, and I suspect in the opinion of many members of Council of eliminating unnecessary congestion caused Developing the site for multi residential is not an option. It is a shame that the TDSB 1 to the underground parking garage would be from Curlew Drive only. by the boarding of streetcars. 4 and the public, we need as much information as possible to set priorities did not consult with the community prior to moving forward with this idea. • Install 15 cameras to monitor congestion hot spots 4 1213 - 1229 York Mills Road and 35-53 / 101-113 Valley Woods Road for our city’s transit future. 15 Mallow Road and road occupancies/closures. Originally proposed, the application included 245 replacement rental town homes and 2,375 I raised these concerns with the City Manager and he agrees that we The property at 15 Mallow Road, currently rented by the TDSB to the French private • Tackle congestion at Yonge and Dundas, Bay new condominium and rental apartment building units as well as stacked town home units. must commence this analysis within this term of Council, particularly Eight condominium and rental apartment buildings would range in height from 20 to 32 storeys. school “La Citadelle”, is a different topic altogether. Street, the Entertainment District and the 3 given the current long term transit planning exercises occurring at the Gardiner Expressway, with approaches specifi c La Citadelle is located in the North-East quadrant of Don Mills. This is an area which Following negotiation and consultation between the Applicant and City Planning, the community City and the Province. to each area being taken to this effect. and local Councillor, City Council considered and approved a modifi ed proposal in September 2011. has been determined to be defi cient in parkland. The City of Toronto will be making It is to include 270 rental units, a reduction in residential condominium units to 1610 and a reduction Furthermore, given the recent deliberations on transit which has consumed an offer to the TDSB to purchase a portion of the land but we simply cannot afford For a more detailed report of the recommendations, in height so that no building is to be taller than 24 storeys. Construction has not commenced. However, Council, it has also become clear that we need to better articulate a transit to purchase the entire site. please refer to http://app.toronto.ca/tmmis/ 5 2 the developer of this property has submitted an application to the Committee of Adjustment to permit vision through objective criteria and not through politics. That is why I Proposals have been made to have the City purchase this property and continue the view AgendaItemHistory.do?item=2013.PW27.13 the construction of a sales offi ce at the corner of Valley Woods Road and York Mills Road. am recommending that the City Manager also report on a business case long term lease with the school. This, however, has its own set of challenges. The City We look forward to bringing these recommendations is not in the business of purchasing properties and renting them out. As well, the to the next council meeting, where they will be 5 Town Homes – 200 David Dunlap Circle approach to transit project decision making that will apply a fi nancial and property requires approximately $3 million in repairs that the city would have to discussed and debated. The implementation of this economic assessment lens, and build upon current City Planning work The proposal involves a new town home development next to the Canadian Pacifi c Railway along assume if it purchased the entire site. report will be a signifi cant step towards addressing the southern portion of David Dunlap Circle. The developer had initially requested an eight storey through the Offi cial Plan Review. The intent is to provide a comprehensive I have asked that the TDSB remove this property from their list of surplus properties. congestion in the downtown core. condominium with approximately 300 units, which would have contributed to the traffi c congestion framework to inform decision making on transit projects that we as a This would be the preferred option, in maintaining the status quo and ensuring that Do you have an idea? Feel free to let me know at and intensifi cation of the area. This proposal has been abandoned in favour of 70 town houses; Council may use to guide us in the future. this land can be enjoyed for years to come. It is critical that we keep this green space [email protected] a great reduction in residential units. This is a victory for the community, which sees the neighbour- in the hands of residents so that the spirit of Don Mills as a place to Live, Work and or at 416-397-9256. hoods remain low density. I present this recommendation for the Executive Committee’s consideration. Play can live on for future generations.

DON VALLEY EAST • WINTER 2013 DON VALLEY EAST • WINTER 2013 WINTER 2013 COUNCILLOR Don Mills Turns Sixty! Contracting Out Garbage a Success! Have a Coffee COUNCILLOR E.P. Taylor’s Planned Green For Life Celebrates its First Anniversary DenzilDenzil with your Green For Life (GFL) has celebrated its first District Two (Humber River to Yonge Street) Community Celebrates anniversary of collecting Toronto’s trash from contracting out has saved the taxpayers of Toronto Councillor the Humber River to Yonge Street, competitively, $11.9 million dollars, as well as provided high Minnan-WongMinnan-Wong DenzilDenzil its Diamond Anniversary and in a timely manner. quality and affordable service. As part of the Every day, things happen in the neighbourhood transition to privatized collection, solid waste staff In 1951, the suburban community Residents have benefited from the increased or in the city and decisions are made at both a set up a customer service team to identify issues of Don Mills began to take shape competition that GFL brings to the table, with city and local level that you may have questions, on the outskirts of the Old City with collection and service across the city. I am Minnan-WongMinnan-Wong results being evident right from the get go. Service comments or concerns with. As your City proud to report that GFL has had no fines for of Toronto. Known originally as across the city has been reported as much more Councillor, sitting down with you to talk about Don Valley East community newsletter unacceptable service quality, no spills or accidents, Yorktown, Don Mills was planned prompt and efficient, and most importantly, we these things is important to me. This is the and no reported health and safety violations. to follow the principles of the Garden are able to get the job done for less money, which reason for “Coffee with the Councillor.” It is It has been a whirlwind at City Hall over the past 12 months. While we have been City Movement. This meant a self keeps the funds in the pockets of Torontonians. You can view the Green For Life report by visiting an opportunity for me to sit down with you consumed with controversy at times, we have continued the work you expect of us to contained community, surrounded app.toronto.ca/tmmis/viewAgendaItemHistory. one-on-one. Let me provide you with some statistics. In the past move our city’s agenda forward. To that end, we’ve made many important decisions. by green belts, around which carefully do?item=2013.PW27.12 year, GFL has collected 54 000 tonnes of garbage laid out residences were placed. The schedule is as follows: As the Chair of the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee we have adopted a and 118 500 tonnes of recyclables. Garbage GFL has done a superb job, and I trust will Tuesday, January 28, 2014 1-3pm or 6-8pm Congestion Management Strategy and a Downtown Operations Plan which will alleviate In 1953 construction commenced, has been declining, due in large part to the 67% continue to provide its high quality service Tim Horton’s, 1733 Eglinton Ave. East some of the more irritating problems that plague many of our gridlocked streets. and the area was officially born. increase in recyclable material being diverted away into the future. Congratulations on your (at Bermondsey) The lush green spaces and ample from the landfill and into the recycling plant. first year anniversary in District Two. Congestion Management Plan 2014-2018 lawns promoted by the Garden January 19th, 2014 ∙ 2:30 – 4:30 PM Thursday, February 6, 2014 1-3pm or 6-8pm http://app.toronto.ca/tmmis/viewAgendaItemHistory.do?item=2013.PW27.12 Tim Horton’s, 2050 Victoria Park Ave. City Movement pushed Don Mills Rain date: January 26th, 2014 2:30 – 4:30 pm Denzil at the official opening of the Sherbourne Graydon Hall Park is getting ready for a facelift! (just south of Cassandra) Downtown Transportation Operations Study - Final Report into the limelight as a community Street Bike Lanes, June 10, 2013. BROADLANDS COMMUNITY CENTRE http://app.toronto.ca/tmmis/viewAgendaItemHistory.do?item=2013.PW27.13 being planned for the future. The More Recreational Infrastructure On Its Way! Tuesday, February 11, 2014 1-3pm or 6-8pm popularity of its layout led many As part of the approvals process for the condominium at 18 Graydon Hall Drive, money had 19 CASTLEGROVE BLVD. Tim Horton’s, 860 York Mills Road (at Lesmill) In the spring we adopted the largest investment in roads in the history of our city other communities in Toronto and been secured from the developer. This has been dedicated for improvements in the park. That Thursday February 13th, 1-3pm or 6-8pm — over $535 million dollars over 10 years, which includes funds committed to across the country to follow the money has been pooled with city funds to provide an exciting opportunity to improve the park. HOT DOGS, DOUGHNUTS & HOT CHOCOLATE Tim Horton’s, 1110 Don Mills Rd. (at Lawrence) rehabilitating the Gardiner Expressway. design, with large forested parks The community and local schools were surveyed and the overwhelming majority of While quantities last. Please call my office at 416-397-9256 and open rivers becoming the norm responses indicated that a splash pad was the preferred upgrade. This improvement will help Investment in City Infrastructure (millions) to arrange an appointment for one of 2014 2014-2023 in neighbourhood design. Nature encourage our young people to live a more active lifestyle, which is beneficial to us all. On behalf of Out of the Cold, the times and locations. stood side by side with development, The splash pad is scheduled for construction in 2014, and the community will be advised we will be accepting donations of non-perishable food items. Major road rehabilitation 25 678 rather than being pushed into the of the proposed designs in due course. This investment marks a great development in our I look forward to meeting with you! Local road reconstruction and resurfacing 61 535 background. Denzil meets with the public at the 33 Police Ward, which now has the proud distinction of having the most splash pads in the city. Gardiner Expressway 186 535 Division open house, June 15, 2013. In August 2013, Toronto Life Magazine Historic Rainbow Tunnel Restored! I am pleased to continue to invest in our local parks, which provide residents with much City Bridges 53 396 placed Don Mills second out of more Once a dark place that people hurried through, the needed recreational opportunities, and look forward to our next exciting project. “Mural Routes” gives its all to restore Sidewalk/traffic signals/salt management/pedestrian safety 34 130 than one hundred neighbourhoods the tunnel to its former glory. interior of the tunnel now features a beautiful depiction on their list of best places in Toronto of the four seasons and their transition in the Don Valley Total 359 2274 to live. Our Ward has twenty-three Investment coming to Warner Park On August 23 2013, I joined Executive and Artistic Trail system. Director Karin Eaton, Lead Artist Rob Matejka and the Revisions to the F.G. Gardiner Expressway Rehabilitation Project schools, and twenty percent of the Community upgrades on the horizon. This tunnel has been an iconic landmark, both for team of volunteers from Mural Routes in celebrating (Item PW22.1) total area is dedicated to parkland. I am pleased to announce that Warner Park has been those who use the east Don Trail, as well as commuters the re-opening of the Rainbow Tunnel in Moccasin http://app.toronto.ca/tmmis/viewAgendaItemHistory.do?item=2013.EX31.26 O’Connor Hills has also received identified as a location for investment in the Ward! Trail Park. travelling Northbound on the Don Valley Parkway. the distinction of having the highest Thank you to Mural Routes and all those who gave I recently met with City staff to discuss the potential for We have also made progress on the way in which we collect garbage and divert waste increase in income in our City. After refurbishing the entrance to the tunnel in 2012, their time to making this magnificent project a reality. improvements to the Park. It has been recommended that Mural Routes, an organization dedicated to improving to landfill. The recent contracting out of garbage west of Yonge Street has shown that These are achievements that we the playground, which is now 17 years old, could benefit Denzil at the reopening of the restored communities through mural art, turned their attention If you have yet to visit the revitalized tunnel, it can be we can save money—over $11 million annually and still have great service. We are also Denzil at the Seniors Information and can all be proud of ! from new furnishings, playground equipment for all ages Rainbow Tunnel on the East Don Trail, to the 65 foot inner tunnel. The results are incredible. found just a short walk south of the Charles Sauriol looking at ways in which we can use new technologies to reduce the amount of waste August 23, 2013. Conservation reserve off Lawrence Avenue. Active Living Fair at Sunrise Towers, Over these many years, the community to enjoy, and more trees. Denzil at Warner Park, which will soon be we send to landfill. By looking at solutions now, council is committed to insuring long November 26, 2013. has grown, expanded and matured home to a new playground, and recreational Staff are coordinating survey work and hiring a designer facilities for all ages. term stability for Toronto’s waste management. into the neighbourhood we know Mail: Toronto City Hall in the next few weeks. Following this, we hope to meet Solid Waste Management Services, Collections Operations Annual Report and love today. I look forward to Keep in Touch. 100 Queen St. W, Suite C55 with community members to receive input regarding which play components - August 2012 to July 2013 seeing Don Mills grow and continue and furnishings are most functional and appeal to the most residents. Your comments are important to future Toronto, Ontario, M5H 2N2 http://app.toronto.ca/tmmis/viewAgendaItemHistory.do?item=2013.PW27.7 on into the future. I invite everyone Additionally, Toronto Hydro has committed to expanding lighting in the community decisions that affect our community and Tel: 416-397-9256 Fax: 416-397-4100 to come out and explore Don Mills, surrounding the park, with new lights being installed on Warner and Pinebrook Avenues. our city. Please contact me and share your Locally, we have secured over $24 million dollars to replace the Don Mills Civitan E-mail: [email protected] and see what forward thinking and In the park itself, staff have ensured that the lighting standard is being met, making the views on municipal issues. ice rink. We will make a final decision early in the new year on the location and hope to sensible planning around preserving park safe and bright for those travelling through it at night. have the facility ready to open for 2020. green space has blessed us with. Denzil at the Winter Press conference at the I look forward to the completion of this exciting new development. Visit us at www.ward34.com continued on page 2 Toronto Works Yard on Eastern Avenue. DON VALLEY EAST - WINTER 2013 DON VALLEY EAST - WINTER 2013 DON VALLEY EAST - WINTER 2013 WINTER 2013 COUNCILLOR Don Mills Turns Sixty! Contracting Out Garbage a Success! Have a Coffee COUNCILLOR E.P. Taylor’s Planned Green For Life Celebrates its First Anniversary DenzilDenzil with your Green For Life (GFL) has celebrated its first District Two (Humber River to Yonge Street) Community Celebrates anniversary of collecting Toronto’s trash from contracting out has saved the taxpayers of Toronto Councillor the Humber River to Yonge Street, competitively, $11.9 million dollars, as well as provided high Minnan-WongMinnan-Wong DenzilDenzil its Diamond Anniversary and in a timely manner. quality and affordable service. As part of the Every day, things happen in the neighbourhood transition to privatized collection, solid waste staff In 1951, the suburban community Residents have benefited from the increased or in the city and decisions are made at both a set up a customer service team to identify issues of Don Mills began to take shape competition that GFL brings to the table, with city and local level that you may have questions, on the outskirts of the Old City with collection and service across the city. I am Minnan-WongMinnan-Wong results being evident right from the get go. Service comments or concerns with. As your City proud to report that GFL has had no fines for of Toronto. Known originally as across the city has been reported as much more Councillor, sitting down with you to talk about Don Valley East community newsletter unacceptable service quality, no spills or accidents, Yorktown, Don Mills was planned prompt and efficient, and most importantly, we these things is important to me. This is the and no reported health and safety violations. to follow the principles of the Garden are able to get the job done for less money, which reason for “Coffee with the Councillor.” It is It has been a whirlwind at City Hall over the past 12 months. While we have been City Movement. This meant a self keeps the funds in the pockets of Torontonians. You can view the Green For Life report by visiting an opportunity for me to sit down with you consumed with controversy at times, we have continued the work you expect of us to contained community, surrounded app.toronto.ca/tmmis/viewAgendaItemHistory. one-on-one. Let me provide you with some statistics. In the past move our city’s agenda forward. To that end, we’ve made many important decisions. by green belts, around which carefully do?item=2013.PW27.12 year, GFL has collected 54 000 tonnes of garbage laid out residences were placed. The schedule is as follows: As the Chair of the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee we have adopted a and 118 500 tonnes of recyclables. Garbage GFL has done a superb job, and I trust will Tuesday, January 28, 2014 1-3pm or 6-8pm Congestion Management Strategy and a Downtown Operations Plan which will alleviate In 1953 construction commenced, has been declining, due in large part to the 67% continue to provide its high quality service Tim Horton’s, 1733 Eglinton Ave. East some of the more irritating problems that plague many of our gridlocked streets. and the area was officially born. increase in recyclable material being diverted away into the future. Congratulations on your (at Bermondsey) The lush green spaces and ample from the landfill and into the recycling plant. first year anniversary in District Two. Congestion Management Plan 2014-2018 lawns promoted by the Garden January 19th, 2014 ∙ 2:30 – 4:30 PM Thursday, February 6, 2014 1-3pm or 6-8pm http://app.toronto.ca/tmmis/viewAgendaItemHistory.do?item=2013.PW27.12 Tim Horton’s, 2050 Victoria Park Ave. City Movement pushed Don Mills Rain date: January 26th, 2014 2:30 – 4:30 pm Denzil at the official opening of the Sherbourne Graydon Hall Park is getting ready for a facelift! (just south of Cassandra) Downtown Transportation Operations Study - Final Report into the limelight as a community Street Bike Lanes, June 10, 2013. BROADLANDS COMMUNITY CENTRE http://app.toronto.ca/tmmis/viewAgendaItemHistory.do?item=2013.PW27.13 being planned for the future. The More Recreational Infrastructure On Its Way! Tuesday, February 11, 2014 1-3pm or 6-8pm popularity of its layout led many As part of the approvals process for the condominium at 18 Graydon Hall Drive, money had 19 CASTLEGROVE BLVD. Tim Horton’s, 860 York Mills Road (at Lesmill) In the spring we adopted the largest investment in roads in the history of our city other communities in Toronto and been secured from the developer. This has been dedicated for improvements in the park. That Thursday February 13th, 1-3pm or 6-8pm — over $535 million dollars over 10 years, which includes funds committed to across the country to follow the money has been pooled with city funds to provide an exciting opportunity to improve the park. HOT DOGS, DOUGHNUTS & HOT CHOCOLATE Tim Horton’s, 1110 Don Mills Rd. (at Lawrence) rehabilitating the Gardiner Expressway. design, with large forested parks The community and local schools were surveyed and the overwhelming majority of While quantities last. Please call my office at 416-397-9256 and open rivers becoming the norm responses indicated that a splash pad was the preferred upgrade. This improvement will help Investment in City Infrastructure (millions) to arrange an appointment for one of 2014 2014-2023 in neighbourhood design. Nature encourage our young people to live a more active lifestyle, which is beneficial to us all. On behalf of Out of the Cold, the times and locations. stood side by side with development, The splash pad is scheduled for construction in 2014, and the community will be advised we will be accepting donations of non-perishable food items. Major road rehabilitation 25 678 rather than being pushed into the of the proposed designs in due course. This investment marks a great development in our I look forward to meeting with you! Local road reconstruction and resurfacing 61 535 background. Denzil meets with the public at the 33 Police Ward, which now has the proud distinction of having the most splash pads in the city. Gardiner Expressway 186 535 Division open house, June 15, 2013. In August 2013, Toronto Life Magazine Historic Rainbow Tunnel Restored! I am pleased to continue to invest in our local parks, which provide residents with much City Bridges 53 396 placed Don Mills second out of more Once a dark place that people hurried through, the needed recreational opportunities, and look forward to our next exciting project. “Mural Routes” gives its all to restore Sidewalk/traffic signals/salt management/pedestrian safety 34 130 than one hundred neighbourhoods the tunnel to its former glory. interior of the tunnel now features a beautiful depiction on their list of best places in Toronto of the four seasons and their transition in the Don Valley Total 359 2274 to live. Our Ward has twenty-three Investment coming to Warner Park On August 23 2013, I joined Executive and Artistic Trail system. Director Karin Eaton, Lead Artist Rob Matejka and the Revisions to the F.G. Gardiner Expressway Rehabilitation Project schools, and twenty percent of the Community upgrades on the horizon. This tunnel has been an iconic landmark, both for team of volunteers from Mural Routes in celebrating (Item PW22.1) total area is dedicated to parkland. I am pleased to announce that Warner Park has been those who use the east Don Trail, as well as commuters the re-opening of the Rainbow Tunnel in Moccasin http://app.toronto.ca/tmmis/viewAgendaItemHistory.do?item=2013.EX31.26 O’Connor Hills has also received identified as a location for investment in the Ward! Trail Park. travelling Northbound on the Don Valley Parkway. the distinction of having the highest Thank you to Mural Routes and all those who gave I recently met with City staff to discuss the potential for We have also made progress on the way in which we collect garbage and divert waste increase in income in our City. After refurbishing the entrance to the tunnel in 2012, their time to making this magnificent project a reality. improvements to the Park. It has been recommended that Mural Routes, an organization dedicated to improving to landfill. The recent contracting out of garbage west of Yonge Street has shown that These are achievements that we the playground, which is now 17 years old, could benefit Denzil at the reopening of the restored communities through mural art, turned their attention If you have yet to visit the revitalized tunnel, it can be we can save money—over $11 million annually and still have great service. We are also Denzil at the Seniors Information and can all be proud of ! from new furnishings, playground equipment for all ages Rainbow Tunnel on the East Don Trail, to the 65 foot inner tunnel. The results are incredible. found just a short walk south of the Charles Sauriol looking at ways in which we can use new technologies to reduce the amount of waste August 23, 2013. Conservation reserve off Lawrence Avenue. Active Living Fair at Sunrise Towers, Over these many years, the community to enjoy, and more trees. Denzil at Warner Park, which will soon be we send to landfill. By looking at solutions now, council is committed to insuring long November 26, 2013. has grown, expanded and matured home to a new playground, and recreational Staff are coordinating survey work and hiring a designer facilities for all ages. term stability for Toronto’s waste management. into the neighbourhood we know Mail: Toronto City Hall in the next few weeks. Following this, we hope to meet Solid Waste Management Services, Collections Operations Annual Report and love today. I look forward to Keep in Touch. 100 Queen St. W, Suite C55 with community members to receive input regarding which play components - August 2012 to July 2013 seeing Don Mills grow and continue and furnishings are most functional and appeal to the most residents. Your comments are important to future Toronto, Ontario, M5H 2N2 http://app.toronto.ca/tmmis/viewAgendaItemHistory.do?item=2013.PW27.7 on into the future. I invite everyone Additionally, Toronto Hydro has committed to expanding lighting in the community decisions that affect our community and Tel: 416-397-9256 Fax: 416-397-4100 to come out and explore Don Mills, surrounding the park, with new lights being installed on Warner and Pinebrook Avenues. our city. Please contact me and share your Locally, we have secured over $24 million dollars to replace the Don Mills Civitan E-mail: [email protected] and see what forward thinking and In the park itself, staff have ensured that the lighting standard is being met, making the views on municipal issues. ice rink. We will make a final decision early in the new year on the location and hope to sensible planning around preserving park safe and bright for those travelling through it at night. have the facility ready to open for 2020. green space has blessed us with. Denzil at the Winter Press conference at the I look forward to the completion of this exciting new development. Visit us at www.ward34.com continued on page 2 Toronto Works Yard on Eastern Avenue. DON VALLEY EAST - WINTER 2013 DON VALLEY EAST - WINTER 2013 DON VALLEY EAST - WINTER 2013