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Bayview Village Association Annual General Meeting June 9, 2021 6:30 pm via Zoom

CONTENTS

Agenda...... 2 Minutes from BVA AGM June 10, 2020 ...... 3 TREASURER’S REPORT...... 10 Committee Reports...... 13 BVA Municipal and Government Affairs (MAGA) ...... 13 BVA Communications Committee Report ...... 19 BVA Environment Committee Report ...... 20 BVA Events Committee Report ...... 27 BVA Membership Committee Report...... 28 BVA Neighbourhood Watch Report ...... 29 BVA Volunteer Committee Report ...... 31 Director Election – Slate of Candidates ...... 32

AGENDA

Time Topic Presenter 6:30 pm 1. Welcome and President’s Address Jane Robertson a. Motion to approve agenda

6:45 pm 2. Approval of Minutes of AGM June 10, 2020 Jane Robertson a. Motion to approve minutes a. Business arising from minutes

6:50 pm 3. Treasurer Report Geri James a. Motion to receive report b. Motion to waive audit

7:00 pm 4. Committee Reports: Municipal and Government Affairs (MAGA) Victoria Joly Communications Environment Provided on BVA Events website Membership Neighbourhood Watch Volunteer

7:15 pm 4. Election of 2021/22 Executive Harold Rosenfeld a. Motion to accept slate of candidates 7:25 pm 5. Adjournment & questions Jane Robertson

7:30 pm 7. Entertainment

MINUTES FROM BVA AGM JUNE 10, 2020

Bayview Village Association Annual General Meeting of Members Minutes of Tuesday, June 10, 2020 Held via Zoom

Chair: Harold Rosenfeld

The meeting commenced at approximately 7:05 pm. 1. Welcome and President’s Address Harold Rosenfeld introduced himself as president of the Bayview Village Association (BVA) and welcomed members to the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Members of the BVA. He said it was the first AGM to be held by means of zoom in the 64 years of the BVA’s existence. He called the meeting to order and thanked the executive for attending. He said he would be acting as chair of the meeting, and, with the consent of the meeting, David McGhee would act as secretary. He noted the meeting was being recorded and asked all those in attendance to mute their microphones except when speaking. Present: Harold Rosenfeld introduced the members of the BVA Executive Committee who were present, including, Jim Tyl (chair of membership committee), Sue Wires (past vice president and member at large), David McGhee (secretary), Geri James (treasurer),Victoria Joly (chair of MAGA committee), Jean Probyn (volunteer coordinator), Monty Macdonald and Sharon Johnson (co-chairs of environment committee), Judi Codd (chair of communications committee), Frank Anastasiadis (chair of neighbourhood watch committee), Mary Barber and Rosalie Selick co-chairs of social events committee) and Jane Robertson (past president and incoming president). Other members of the BVA who were present included Susan Kuczynski, Gary James, Tim Storus (past president). Also present by invitation were councillor Shelly Carroll and her assistant Dan Fox. Quorum: Harold Rosenfeld declared there was a quorum of members present and the meeting was regularly called and properly constituted for the transaction of business. He said there would be a formal agenda followed by a question and answer session. He thanked Shelley Carroll and Dan Fox for attending the meeting and listening to our concerns. President’s Report Harold Rosenfeld noted that he was retiring as president of the BVA and the incoming president would be Jane Robertson. However, he will continue to be involved as past president. He provided a report of his last year in office. He said it had been an eventful year, and, most importantly, had seen the inception of a new BVA website to replace the old outdated website. He noted the new website is far more useful for providing information to members, and while some members may not be used to working with computers, their information can be manually

3 input into the system if necessary. Membership has declined from around 500 to 350 members due to the switch from paper membership application to online membership application but this drop off was anticipated. The BVA will continue to work on getting old members to rejoin while encouraging new memberships. He noted the posting of a QR code on BVA signs had generated interest and possibly resulted in new memberships. The BVA continues to look at ways to improve the website, for example, by possibly adding pages for advertising, etc., but this will require the development of appropriates policies and procedures. Harold noted the AGM materials contained the proposed AGM Agenda, Minutes of the AGM of 5 June 2019, the Treasurer's Report, the reports of the various Committees, and the Election Slate. He noted that notice of this annual general meeting, and a copy of the unaudited financial statements for the fiscal year ended 31 December 2018 have been made available to all members. In reviewing the work of the various Committees over the last year, Harold noted the following. Judi Codd, Chair of the Communications Committee, has worked on inputting information to the new Website while continuing to put out relevant information by means of Eblasts, Instagram, and Social Media. Jim Tyl, Chair of the Membership Committee, has been instrumental in developing the new Website while continuing to work on recruiting new members. The new Website will provide some general information to the public while restricting other information to members only. Frank Anastasiadis, Chair of the Neighbourhood Watch Committee, has been informing and advising the membership with respect to the latest incidents of crime and break-ins in the neighbourhood. As part of the speaker series, BVA had organized a presentation by the police and others for the general public and members which focused on safety and security issues. BVA had also worked with the police and fire department on issues related to the Newtonbrook ravine. Harold welcomed Bogdan Popa as a new member who will be joining the Neighbourhood Watch Committee. Victoria Joly, Chair of the Municipal and Governmental Affairs Committee (MAGA), has been working on several issues and will provide a separate update of her work in this respect. Monty McDonald and Sharon Johnston, Co-Chairs of the Environmental Committee, have been working on variety of a issues, including, noise and health issues related to the use of leaf-blowers and stone-cutting, the rapid and unattended erosion occurring in Newtonbrook Creek, and the continued need to disconnect domestic down spouts. The Tree Giveaway program in 2019 was a success and BVA placed second in the City for the most trees given away. Unfortunately, the event has had to be postponed in 2020 because of the pandemic. There were 90 volunteers for community clean up event last year. BVA continues to monitor and work with the City on issues related to the ravine, including vandalism, fires, log teepees, etc. Mary Barber and Rosalie Selick, Co-Chairs of Social Events, organized a number of successful events in 2019, including a Halloween party, a buffet at the Jerusalem restaurant, an event in Woodsy Park, a dinner a Maxim’s Café, as well as a fire presentation and a gardening presentation at Woodhill Nursery. There was also a book swap and shredding event and a MAGA presentation for the public and members. Some events planned for this year have had to be cancelled or postponed due to the pandemic. Jean Probyn, Volunteers Coordinator, has reported a good response from volunteers but this too had to stop during the Covid-19 pandemic restrictions.

In conclusion, Harold thanked the outgoing Executive for all their work. In particular, he thanked the retiring members of the Executive. In this respect, he thanked Jim Tyl for all his work in developing the membership and implementing the new Website. He thanked Sue Wires for her many years of service to the BVA in multiple capacities, and, in particular, thanked her for acting as his guide and mentor as President of the BVA during the last two years; he said her problem solving and good ideas had been invaluable to him. He thanked Judi Codd for all her great contributions and service to BVA over many years with respect to preparing and putting out information in newsletters, eblasts, etc. He offered his thanks to all and welcomed in the new Executive. 2. Approval of the Agenda The Agenda for the Annual General Meeting on 10 June 2020 was contained in the online materials sent out with respect to this year's AGM. Harold Rosenfeld made a motion to approve the Agenda for the Annual General Meeting on 10 June 2020 which was seconded and carried and the Agenda was approved. Approval of Minutes of AGM on 5 June 2019

A copy of the Minutes of the AGM held on 5 June 2019 was also contained in the online materials sent out with respect to this year's AGM. Frank Anastasiadis made a motion to approve the Minutes of the Annual General Meeting of 5 June 2019. The motion was seconded by Geri James and carried. It was noted none were opposed and there were no abstentions. Business Arising from Minutes None. 3. Treasurer's Report Geri James delivered her Treasurer’s Report. She noted that copies of the Unaudited Financial Statements for fiscal year ended 31 December 2019 were to be found at pages 8 to 11 of the online materials sent out with respect to this year's AGM. She reviewed the Financial Statements which indicated the BVA remained financially sound despite reduced membership and other income and expenses. The Statement of Assets at page 8 showed a decline of $8,000 as restated. She reviewed the Operating Revenues and Expenses at page 9. She noted revenues consisted mainly of fees and donations. She noted a large portion of the expenses related to the printing of the paper directory and this expense will be eliminated in the future. Geri noted the Financial Statements for fiscal year 2019 had been reviewed by experienced personnel although not by a professional auditor. However, all the accounts were open and transparent to the members and there were sufficient financial safeguards and oversight in place to dispense with the expense of a professional audit which was cost prohibitive. Geri reviewed and explained the financial safeguards and controls regarding the management of the BVA finances. In respect to income and expenses, she noted the separation of the Membership and Treasurer positions and functions. She also noted that all expenses had to be approved by 5 the BVA Executive, and all cheques required two signatures. Further, a balanced Budget had to be prepared, reviewed and approved by the BVA Executive on a monthly basis, and all changes to the BVA bank account had to be approved by the full executive. She invited questions regarding her report. When asked why no advertising expenses were recorded in 2019, she explained that the Financial Statements for year ended 2018 included the advertising expenses committed for 2019. In answer to another question regarding expenses, Geri noted the significant cost saving resulting from the new Website. The Website cost a monthly fee of $25US plus a domain name fee of $200, which represented a substantial cost saving compared to the expense of preparing, printing and circulating the paper directory and newsletters. As there were no further questions, Geri indicated she would be available answer any follow up questions the members may have. Motion to dispense with Audit Pursuant to s.76(2)(b) of the Ontario Not for Profit Corporations Act, Geri James moved to dispense with the necessity of appointing a professional auditor to conduct an audit or review engagement in respect of the BVA financial year. The motion was seconded by Victoria Joly and carried, unopposed. Approval of the Treasurer's Report As there were no further questions arising from the report, Geri James proposed the treasurer's report and the unaudited financial statements for year ended 31 December 2019 be accepted. The motion was seconded and the treasurer's report and the unaudited financial statements for fiscal year ended 31 December 2019 were declared accepted unanimously. 4. Municipal and Government Affairs (MAGA) Committee Report Victoria Joly presented a summary of the MAGA Committee's work during the year. She noted that her written MAGA Report was contained in the AGM materials. She reviewed the report and outlined what the MAGA committee has been doing, She reported on a number of issues and developments in the neighbourhood. In particular, she reported on current status of the proposed development of the Bayview Shopping Centre. She asked the members to hold any questions they may have until she had completed her presentation and to use email to make enquiries. She said it had been an unusual year in several respects. Her report covered several topics. She referred members to the MAGA page of the BVA website for more information at a glance. She also referred to the City's website which provides detailed information about all applications to the Committee of Adjustment for Single Family Residence Redevelopment, in particular, with respect to North York. It provides details of all applications and decisions made. It is very easy to use and an incredible resource for engaging in community issues. At present, it is relatively quiet due to Covid-19. Victoria provided an update of the Bayview Village Mall development. She reviewed the progress of the development from its inception in 2017 to the present. The Mall is owned by British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCIMC) and their developer is Quad Real. The original application was submitted in February 2018. In January 2020, the developer applied to the City for increased density above the “as of right” limit for the residential towers. 6

As a result, the City had additional requirements. However, the application is now close to completion. She explained that the approved density increase will have a relatively modest effect on the net square footage and number of residential units. With reference to the site plan and renderings of the mixed use residential towers, she reviewed the proposed density increase and the height and position of the proposed residential towers as well as the proposed reduction of the parking facilities. She noted the substantial increase in proposed parkland (an increase of 56%). She noted that although there will be a reduction of parking spaces the proposal will meet the residential density requirement ratio. City council is to vote on the Mall redevelopment plan in June and she expects it will be approved. If approved, construction is expected to start in September 2021 and be completed by 2029 which is about one year later than the original completion date. Victoria concluded her report and said she would answer questions later.

5. Election of 2020/21 Executive Committee Members Harold Rosenfeld noted it was in order to proceed with the election of the Executive Committee Members and Officers of the Bayview Village Association for the 2020-2021 term and declared the meeting open for nominations. Nomination of Officers The Chair of the Nomination Committee moved to nominate as officers of the Bayview Village Association the following persons to hold office until their successors be elected or appointed in accordance with and subject to the provisions of the Association's by-laws: Officers: President Jane Robertson Past President Harold Rosenfeld Vice President Ryan Cyrus Treasurer Geri James Secretary David McGhee Committee Chairs: Communications Chair Steven Nickson Membership Chair Jim Williams Municipal & Government Affairs Chair Victoria Joly Environment Co-Chairs Monty McDonald & Sharon Johnson Neighbourhood Watch Chair Frank Anastasiadis Events Co-Chairs Mary Barber & Rosalie Selick Volunteer Chair Jean Probyn Members at large Elaine Wong & Mary Jane Dundas

Other Nominations Harold Rosenfeld called for any further nominations, and, as none were forthcoming, he declared the nominations closed and called for a motion in favour of the election of the slate of persons nominated. Motion to Elect Officers Harold Rosenfeld moved that the persons nominated be elected as Executive Committee Members, as Committee Chairs and as Officers of the Association until their respective successors be elected or appointed, subject to and in accordance with the provisions of the Association's By-Laws. The motion was approved by a show of hands, and, as none opposed, the nominated candidates were declared elected. Committee Reports The following Committee Reports were to be found for reading in the AGM online materials provided to all members. The written Reports outlined the work performed by each Committee in the past year and the issues to be addressed in the coming year. Communications Report Membership Report Volunteers Report Neighbourhood Watch Report Environment Report Events Report

Address by Incoming President Jane Robertson Jane Robertson thanked the members of the BVA for the honour and privilege of allowing her to serve as President during the coming year. She said she had moved to Bayview Village in 1997 and did not know many of her neighbours for the first ten years. However, joining the BVA made all the difference. The BVA offers connections and involvement in the community and an opportunity to influence developments in the neighbourhood. She noted there have been many changes and many accomplishments by the BVA over the years and the BVA is in constant need of more volunteers. She said she will miss the retiring members but welcomes the new Executive. Harold Rosenfeld will stay on as Past President and she is looking forward to working with him and all the other members of the new Executive. Adjournment Harold Rosenfeld moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded and approved and the meeting was formally adjourned at approximately 8:00 pm. Question & Answer Session In lieu of the traditional invitation to a social gathering following the AGM, Harold Rosenfeld invited members and guests to stay on and ask any questions they may have. 8

Jim Williams lives on Blue Ridge and asked the Neighbourhood Watch Committee about the ongoing issue of drug dealing at the dead end of his street as he had not seen any police down there. Susan Kuczynski said there had been some police surveillance of the area in unmarked cars. Tim Storus who also lives on Blue Ridge spoke about the situation in the cul-de-sac. He proposed a high intensity street light be installed in the area to deter the illicit traffic. Dan Fox said he is following up on the issue and will provide an update. Susan Kuczynski enquired about the proposed development at 680-688 Sheppard Avenue. Victoria Joly noted the proposed new building was quite high and that MAGA is monitoring the project and will have input regarding traffic problems. Doug Stephens, in particular, is involved in the traffic issues. Shelley Carroll said the development is on a key site and will influence other adjacent developments. She noted the City is presently in discussions with the developer concerning density and there will be some intense negotiations and changes. A question was asked about Airbnb and rented houses in the neighbourhood as well as commercial businesses operating from houses, for example, “car repairs” at 197 Burbank and a “hotel” on Burbank. Shelley Carroll said she will be looking into the issues when we return to normal but the issue has been delayed due to Covid-19. She noted that Municipal Licensing has not returned to normal and setting-up enforcement has been interrupted by Covid-19. A question was asked about the shadow that will be cast over Foxwarren Drive by the north tower of the Mall development in response to which Victoria provided an explanation. Victoria also corrected some misinformation about the ownership of Bayview Mews. She said BCIMC, the owner of the Mall, has owned Bayview Mews since 1997. Sharon Johnson asked Shelley Carroll why so much work has been performed in the ravine near Steele and Leslie although the condition of that area of the ravine was not nearly as bad as the ravine in Bayview Village where so much damage has been caused by dams and erosion of the river banks. Shelley Carroll said German Mills is under the jurisdiction of the TRCA and the work was performed as part of its capital plan. However, after seeing the damage to our ravine, she had spoken to TRCA, unfortunately, she learned the work planned for our area is far in the future. TRCA will be reworking its capital plan due to layoffs caused by Covid-19. The plan will be recast on an urgency basis and our section of the ravine is urgent. She wants to arrange a walking tour of the ravine this summer with all members who came on the previous walking tour so that nothing is missed. Sue Wires raised safety and liability concerns regarding the paths in the ravine which are eroding and in danger of collapsing in some areas. She envisaged major liability issues, for example, bikes going over the edge of the collapsing paths. Shelley Carroll acknowledged these infrastructure concerns. At 8:35 p.m., Harold thanked all who had attended the zoom AGM, including Shelley Carroll and Dan Fox, and concluded the meeting.

TREASURER’S REPORT

BAYVIEW VILLAGE ASSOCIATION STATEMENT OF NET ASSETS (Unaudited)

As of December 31, 2020 2019

ASSETS

Cash 60,248 49,711 Accounts receivable (note 2) 9 9 Prepaid expenses (note 3) 1,558 1,556 61,814 51,276

Capital Reserve Fund (note 4) 19,183 19,374

Total Assets 81,188 70,650

LIABILITIES

Accounts payable (note 5) - 26 Unearned revenue (note 6) 10,425 4,625 10,425 4,651

Capital Reserve Fund 19,183 19,374

Members' Equity 51,580 46,626

Total Liabilities 81,188 70,650

APPROVED BY THE BOARD

BAYVIEW VILLAGE ASSOCIATION STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS AND MEMBERS' EQUITY (Unaudited)

For the year ended December 31, 2020 2019

REVENUE

Member dues 8,975 11,450

Member donations 2,375 897 Community events (note 7) 1,545 2,476

Interest and other income 224 454

13,119 15,277

EXPENSES

Directory (note 8) - 4,044 Website & member database 884 623

Newsletter printing 919 2,675

Newsletter distribution 646 1,998

Insurance 2,704 2,751

Office & general 1,030 321 Executive/committees 24 76 AGM 23 657

Community events 1,464 3,021

Financial charges 471 174

8,165 16,339

Operating income (deficit) 4,954 (1,062)

Members’ equity, beginning of year 46,626 47,688 Operating income 4,954 (1,062) Members equity, end of year 51,580 46,626

BAYVIEW VILLAGE ASSOCIATION

Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)

1. Bayview Village Association The Bayview Village Association (BVA) is a non-profit community organization for residents of Bayview Village. Established in 1956, the goal of BVA is to enhance the quality of life for the residents by building community, pride, city and community awareness and by addressing issues of concern to the neighbourhood.

2. Accounts Receivable Accounts receivable consists of GIC interest receivable of $9.

3. Prepaid Expenses Prepaid expenses consist of insurance premiums paid in 2020 covering periods in 2021.

4. Capital Reserve Fund The Capital Reserve Fund originated in the late 1960’s consisting of donations from individual members of the community with the purpose of covering costs for addressing developments within Bayview Village that would impact residents. Details can be found in the BVA by-laws, Appendix 11, Part 2. In 2020, $190.68 was used in relation to the Bayview Village Mall development.

5. Accounts Payable There are no accounts payable for 2020.

6. Unearned Revenue Unearned revenue for 2020 consists of membership dues received for 2021 ($9,875) and grant money received from City of Toronto for a 2021 tree event ($550).

7. Community Events Community events revenue consists of payments from community members to attend events or grants received to host events. This revenue is usually offset by “expenses - community events.” Generally, the goal of paid community events is to recover costs, not to generate profit.

8. Directory The membership directory was converted from a printed copy to an online publication in 2020. Therefore, there were no costs to produce a physical directory in 2020.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

BVA MUNICIPAL AND GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS (MAGA)

Your Bayview Village Association (“BVA”) Municipal and Government Affairs (“MAGA”) Committee aims to maintain the character, integrity and beauty of Bayview Village.

MAGA monitors and presents a voice of advocacy for our community’s perspectives on issues impacting our residents and neighbourhood stakeholders, the priorities of which include: (a) municipal and provincial government initiatives; (b) neighbourhood and community real estate developments; (c) volume and flow of traffic; (d) parking; and (e) infrastructure. Net Migration in Greater Golden Horseshoe (GGH), 2016- 2051

Over the past year, your MAGA Committee continues to adapt to and address the dynamic changes within: i. our community’s unyielding demand for new-format housing stock; ii. municipal government bylaw changes; iii. the focus of Province of Ontario to permit and distribute development density that makes our communities and the Greater Golden Horseshoe (“GGH”) region more healthy, livable and affordable for residents, while saving energy, protecting our natural environment and agricultural land, and helping to mitigate climate change.

Our community recognizes that while higher density development is optimal in locations close to major transit station areas, transit corridors, and employment centres, other communities in the City have relied too heavily on tall residential buildings to meet their intensification targets. The solution seems to be to squeeze the majority of their intensification efforts into small areas of land resulting in challenges of a lack of units suitable for larger households, overburdened infrastructure systems, and a mismatch between population density and the provision of services, such as transit, schools, health and community services, and parks and recreation.

IMPROVED ACCESS TO UPDATES ON MAGA ACTIVITIES Your BVA MAGA Committee remains committed to our concerted effort to maintain timely updates to members and residents via the BVA Website. You can find detailed updates on the following all major residential mixed-use developments in the immediate proximity to our community at https://www.bayviewvillage.org/p/Municipal--Government-Affairs. Bayview Village Mall Redevelopment Application Settlement reached on Zoning and Official Plan Amendment Application

172 Finch Avenue West Seven-Building Complex Proposed on Finch West in North York

179-181 Sheppard Ave E The Beer Store site granted approval for mid-rise Condominium Development

589 Sheppard Avenue East Heritage Farmhouse to Be Saved at Sheppard East Redevelopment Site

630-686 Finch Ave E (Tridel) Beck's Automotive and Bayview Woods Plaza under Application to permit Terraced 12-Storey Residential Mixed-Use Development

680-688 Sheppard Avenue East | Residential Mixed-Use Development Application Situated on the north side of Sheppard Avenue East between Hawksbury Drive and Bessarion Road. On November 12th, 2019, Tribute Communities and Greybrook Realty Partners Inc. submitted an Official Plan Amendment (OPA) and Zoning By Law Amendment (ZBA) application proposing development of a 24 storey residential building with a 8 -10 storey mid-rise component and a 7-9 storey podium along Sheppard Avenue East containing 527 residential units, including 35 rental replacement units.

699 Sheppard Ave E | Former Post Office site under application for 12-Storey Residential Mixed-Use Development On July 19, 2019, Originate Developments Inc. submitted an Official Plan Amendment (OPA) and Zoning By Law Amendment (ZBA) application to permit a 12-storey mixed use building with 155 residential units and a total residential gross floor area of 10,443 m2.

The proposed development will provide a total of 100 parking spaces located in a two-level underground garage. Learn more about this development and the status of the Official Plan Amendment and Rezoning Application.

1181 Sheppard Ave E | Concord Adex development of Commercial Office and Residential Mixed- Use Development

Back on August 25, 2008, Canadian Tire submitted an Official Plan Amendment & Rezoning Application proposing a new head office building for their own corporate uses, ancillary retail and a daycare facility to be constructed on the southwest quadrant of Sheppard Avenue East and the CN rail line west of Leslie Street. These plans did not advance to construction and Concord Adex recently acquired the property, stepping into complete the redevelopment application, from Canadian Tire.

Concord Adex has submitted a full set of Official Plan Amendment (OPA), Zoning By Law Amendment (ZBA) and Site Plan Amendment (SPA) applications to the City to construct a tower that has 36,000 m² of Class A office space side-by-side with a 513-unit residential tower. Learn more about this development and the status of the Site Plan Approval, Subdivision Approval, Official Plan Amendment & Rezoning Application.

3167 Bayview Avenue | McBride Family Farm, built in 1850, approved by Council for Redevelopment

On October 7th, 2020, City of Toronto Committee of Adjustment approved an application for consent to sever the 3167 Bayview Village property into two undersized lots and approval a new three-storey detached residential dwelling on each new lot will be built and fronting Burbank Drive.

This house, built by David McBride in 1860, still stands on Bayview Avenue, where it was moved in the 1970s. Photo dated January 2013. The existing property contains, inside the existing walls, the 150-year-old McBride Family Farm, built by a family who came to Upper Canada nearly 220 years ago and the McBride’s were part of the very first wave of settlers in Upper Canada.

Our BVA Community’s words of appreciation are extended to Elaine Berger for her family’s diligence and commitment related to appealing the approved application for consent to sever that status of which remains under review with Toronto Local Appeal Body (“TLAB”).

Please contact Victoria Joly, 2020/21 MAGA Chair, [email protected], to find out the ways in which you can get involved in the efforts of a proactive and dynamic group of residents working together to advance, champion and advocate for our community.

Your MAGA Committee is looking for additional volunteers to support the advocacy work being done for our Bayview Village Community. Please consider the MAGA Membership Roles and Responsibilities and contact Victoria Joly at [email protected] or (416) 500-1238 to better understand how you can add value to the committee and our BVA community.

Four Legs of the Bench MAGA Committee Structure Municipal and Government Affairs Committee MAGA 2021/2022 President Bayview Village Association

Victoria L. Joly, MAGA Chair, [Committee Lead and direct liaison to BVA Executive] • BVA Executive Liaison and reports to BVA Executive • Primary point of contact on interests, viewpoints and decision to appropriate bodies • Strategic Leadership on all aspects of the Committee • Active involvement and direct participation along with Committee Leads in all meetings, strategic discussion and documents related to specific initiatives • Works with President to gain guidance, support, assistance in representing the Association with public offices, bodies, media • MAGA Chair and MAGA Membership leadership continuity related to establishing the governance and recruiting efforts needed to establish a strong, sustainable leadership team in the years to come

MAGA Committee Member MAGA Committee Member MAGA Committee Member MAGA Committee Member

Maria Cheung [Lead, Karl Kovacs, [Lead, 680-688 [Lead, Communication and [Lead, MAGA Community Single-Family Housing, Sheppard Avenue East] BVA Resident Survey] Events] Committee of Adjustment and low-density [Lead, Mid to High Density • Lead on working with the • Lead on working with the Development Matters] Development Matters] MAGA committee MAGA committee members to coordinate members to coordinate • Lead on keeping MAGA • Lead on keeping MAGA consensus and support consensus with respect to apprised of all Committee apprised of all large scale chair with respect to all discovery, planning and of Adjustment matters development issues and aspects of internal and execution of events for related to BVA events related to BVA external communication presentation to the BVA membership and membership and matters; Executive that would community issues related community; keep BVA membership • to single-family and low Primary focus in the short and residents informed • Primary focus on the density development term is to work with the on MAGA related issues Bayview Mall Expansion issues; MAGA Chair to advance that effect our development (drawing on the effort and success of community; • Monitors and attends his experience with the 2018 Resident North York City Council respect to Amexon Satisfaction Survey; • Primary focus in the short meetings and keeps development); term is to work with the MAGA updated on issues MAGA Chair to advance • Coordinates collaboration relating to our the effort to and consensus of community, residents and communicate low density neighbouring property BVA Members; and single-family owners and associations development activities, with respect to mid to • Supports BVA Members building standards and high density development and residents on their emerging trends; need/requests for matters. information and support from MAGA on particular inquiries or requests.

BVA COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT BVA Communications continues to find ways to reach out or hear from our members and community – currently we use the following tools:

• BVA Newsletters • BVA Members receive weekly “What’s Happening” eblasts • BVA Neighbourhood Watch eBlasts • Twitter: @BVAssociation • Instagram: @bayview_village_association • Continually updated Website: www.BayviewVillage.org • NEW BVA Facebook page: facebook.com/BVAssociation • Zoom for Executive meetings, Community meetings and events • Media interviews • Community Signs • Involving government representatives to promote our events

Our goals for BVA communications are simple – to keep you, our Bayview Village community informed, and to promote and advocate for our community to others.

BVA ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT

The mission of your committee is to create awareness and encourage action by residents, contractors and governments to ELIMINATE THREATS to health, safety and the environment in our neighbourhoods and surrounding natural habitats. Here is a brief report. AIR POLLUTION and NOISE POLLUTION (We are way behind hundreds of communities in North America!) Since 2013 we have identified to BV residents the operation of gasoline driven leaf blowers (GLB’s) as the greatest danger to our health. 1. The Major air pollution point source in the city is from GLB’s 2 stroke engine exhaust (30% of the fuel is unburned and creates a toxic aerosol a major ingredient in smog). You smell it you have ingested it!. Gasoline contains carcinogenic components. 2. Dust (particulate matter or PM ) kicked up by the powerful blower is equally toxic, the blower pulverizes PM so fine it can stay airborne for days and it gets past the protective cilia in our airways and lodges in our lungs. Dust components are toxic and some like carbon black from tire wear and asbestos in street dust are carcinogenic. 3. GLB’s are the most pervasive Obnoxious Noise source in Toronto. They generate up to 115 decibels of high frequency sound. Exposure above 75 decibels over extended time periods results in hearing loss and other health impairments. These hazards are backed up by medical research in the US going back 30 years. Hundreds of municipalities in North America including the whole State of California have banned or severely restricted GLB operations because of these health hazards. Almost all the 2 cycle leaf blowers are operated by lawn mowing contractors employed by an estimated 1500 homes in Bayview Village. For the past eight years we have been identifying these hazards encouraging homeowners via the BVA website, newsletters, publications, flyers, face to face visits to tell their contractors to not use GLB’s from May through September because these are the high smog months when there are no leaves on the ground and children are out of school and residents are out of doors. We estimate that less than 10 % of residents have told their contractors not to use leaf blowers. It is profoundly disappointing that these BV residents decide that cosmetic improvements to their property is more important than the health of their neighbours. We have had no success with contractors either who do not seem to care that their employees are most exposed by GLB operations. Likewise, on raising the issue with Landscape Ontario they continue to promote the use of GLB’s.

In 2001, Dr. Sheela Basrur, then Toronto’s Chief Medical Officer of Health citing California medical studies recommended banning GLB’s in the summer months, but City Council voted it down. BVA Environment Co-Chair Monty McDonald along with his colleague, Harold Smith of Lytton Park Residents association, provided Councillor Carroll with the science behind the pollution, medical research and legislation from health authorities across North America. It was the basis 20 for her Members Motion to City Council in September 2020 to ban GLB operations in Toronto during the months from May through September as a first step. City Council accepted the motion and requested the City Manager in consultation with the Medical Officer of Health to report back in the first quarter of 2021 on the environmental and associated health impacts of GLB’s and other similarly operated lawn and garden equipment, including the feasibility of a year round ban or a ban from May through September”. Unfortunately, Covid 19 is fully occupying Toronto Public Health (TPH) and as of time of writing they have not committed to a completion date. Despite the fact 90% of BVA residents who use lawn mowing contractors show by their actions they do not support a GLB ban, your Environment Committee will be pressuring TPH to consult with us in their path forward to the right decision. In our 2018 AGM report, we explained how construction contractors are saw cutting stone and masonry exposing residents to clouds of airborne silica dust. Inhalation of fine silica dust causes silicosis also called hard rock miner’s disease). It is an incurable disease that affects breathing function and can lead to lung cancer. A member of the Environment Committee met with the City at a public meeting including other ratepayer organizations to give input to dust mitigation regulations. The good news is that a new bylaw came into effect in September 2018 requiring stone cutting on residential construction sites to follow strict measures to eliminate dust (e.g., wet saw cutting, vacuum dust collection or tarping the work area) . Violation can carry a fine up to $100,000. The bad news is the enforcement of the bylaw is almost non- existent, because a bylaw inspector must witness the dust creation sawing taking place. Contractors know this and flaunt the law. Residents of BVA have called 311, taken videos of the sawing and show evidence (dust on home and car windows) but none of this is admissible as evidence to lay a charge. If you see work being done which is not suppressing the dust, report it to 311 Toronto, wear a Niosh-95 mask when you go out of doors. If it is so severe, call the police and report the contractor is endangering your health and report same to our City Councillor. In our consultations on a leaf blower bylaw enforcement, Harold and I have recommended that possession of a leaf blower on lawn care contractors truck or the job site during a ban is subject to a heavy fine. News will get around the industry and the bylaw will therefore be enforced.

In the past six months, Environment Committee member, Angie Chang, has published a series of Air Quality, Gardening, Tree Care, Invasive Species, and Ravine articles on The BVA website Environment section. These articles also deal with indoor air pollution that not all of us think about. She points out the importance of furnace filters, exhaust vents in cooking areas and washrooms, provision of fresh air into the home. She identifies how build-up in the home of many cleaning products that contain VOC’s, cosmetics, hair sprays and air fresheners are detrimental to our health. There are also gases and hazards from the building materials used in construction of our homes: asbestos floor tiles and insulation products, urea formaldehyde in particle board off gassing, radioactive radon gas seeping through cracks in basement floors. These are a few of hazards she points out. We recommend you read the articles on the website which thoroughly cover the concern areas and offer guidance on prevention.

WATER POLLUTION

In 2018, we did a survey of 160 homes in the North end of Bayview Village to determine how many had disconnected their downspouts from flowing to storm sewers per the City’s Mandatory Disconnect Program. 32% of the homes were non-compliant. If this rate is indicative of the 2000 homes in BV, a severe rainstorm which can dump 2 inches per hour of rainfall would result in 1.8 million gallons per hour (equivalent to 265 large gasoline tanker trucks) of water going to the storm sewers instead of getting absorbed in lawns and gardens. All BV storm sewers drain to Newtonbrook Creek or the Don River and the higher stormwater flow results in erosion of the waterways. The Don River discharges into Lake Ontario, the source of our drinking water. High flow through the storm sewers churns up all the sludge in catch basins further polluting our waterways. The city is not enforcing the downspout disconnect program which has been in effect for 11 years and has not yet changed the building codes to require that new homes are built with all downspouts disconnected and flowing to lawns and gardens. You can observe many new homes with downspouts disconnected but flowing down the driveways which ends up in the storm sewers. Many residents continue to wash their cars and dump liquid waste to the storm sewers, both are illegal and highly polluting activities. Residents can take liquid waste to city disposal sites. Go to a car wash or wash your cars on your lawn instead of driveways. Phosphates in detergents helps grass grow. By doing these simple things, each citizen can make a difference.

TREES , RAVINES & WATERWAYS

1. There has been devastating erosion of Newtonbrook Creek because of flooding from the increasing number of severe rainstorms and decrease of green space replaced by paved or other hard surfaces, which has resulted in the buildup of dams from fallen trees. With each major storm because of the water backup due to the dams, the erosion gets worse and worse. In April 2018, the Neighbourhood Watch Committee and the Environment Committee Invited City staff from Ravines and Watercourses and Councillor Shelley Carroll on a tour hoping to get a commitment to clear out the dams and fallen trees, and reinforce eroded river banks and walking paths.

In the Summer of 2020, the city responded and brought in work crews from Ravines and Watercourses to remove dams, debris and fallen trees that were building up in Newtonbrook creek to improve water flow and prevent back up and erosion in storm situations. The work can be best described as maintenance which addressed the dams in normal non storm water levels. We pressed them to remove fallen trees that were straddling the water and trees standing trees about to fall across the water and to repair or remove concrete erosion structures that had been damaged by flooding, because in a couple of years these unattended trees would form new dams as a result of storms and we would be back where we started. The answer came back that these are capital improvement areas that should be done by TRCA and Toronto Water . The Environment Committee took our MP Dan Hong and his staff and later MPP Vincent Ke and his staff on tours of the Newtonbrook Creek ravine in 2020 to show them the degree of destruction and to appeal for Federal and Provincial government funding. Both politicians, and Councillor Shelley Carroll from the City who attended 2 previous tours, responded positively that there are programs we could tap into and we would receive their financial support. Environment Co-Chair Sharon Johnson is serving as the point person as we

dialogue with appropriate government levels to work towards a long-term sustainable solution.

Sharon Johnson & Monty McDonald submitted a Ravine Strategy Report of Newtonbrook Creek to all 3 levels of government in August 2020. It is our goal to have the following issues addressed in Newtonbrook Creek. The City of Toronto, Ontario & Federal Governments are currently reviewing our proposal for the reconstruction & maintenance of Newtonbrook Creek likely to begin in 2021 -2022. Due to Covid this project has been delayed but remains in the planning stage with TRCA ready for action. Below is a list of our concerns:

• What needs to be done to address these issues? In the Long-term 100 Year Storm Sewer criteria should be applied to waterway clearance including: • remove all the dams in the creek • remove all the fallen trees from the creek including trees on the riverbanks that are dangerously close to falling into the creek; chip for fire control, use on path • correct the natural flow of the creek • fill in tributaries and land masses that have formed due to flooding, • remove the large boulders, stones and gabion baskets from the creek, • re-fill, re-build and secure the creek banks with new or existing gabion baskets, large stones and boulders, • remove foreign objects such as traffic barrels, traffic pylons, fencing, etc. from the creek, • fill in stagnant water pools caused by flooding and open and clear existing sewer drains to increase flow and prevent disease concerns (West Nile, etc.) • reconstruction of natural walking paths in Newtonbrook Creek using wood chips from the trees removed from creek and riverbanks and/or gravel; no asphalt paths

At the root of the flooding problems of course is the increasing area of hard surfaces (bigger houses with larger roofs and paved areas) draining to the storm sewers and hence to our waterways. We will push the City for enforcement of the mandatory downspout disconnect program” and to change the building codes to match this regulation to save our ravines.

The Environment Committee plans on providing Guided Ravine Tours in 2021. These tours will be led by trained & experienced guides. The tours will focus on the habitat of the ravines. Experienced guides will talk about the flora & fauna, wildlife, and how to respect and sustain the ravines in their natural state. We will also discuss the erosion & reconstruction plans for the future.

2. One of the casualties of the severe erosion in the creek caused by dams and flooding was the pedestrian bridge across the creek. Its protective abutment was weakened by high floodwaters. The City brought in a contract engineer who condemned the bridge as unsafe and had it closed to traffic. He recommended a new bridge be constructed twice

the span of the existing which would take at least two years to construct necessitating a new road to bring in heavy equipment. Three engineers (one on the Environment committee) did their own inspection and believe the bridge to be safe. In December 2019, we arranged a meeting with the city engineers pushing them to refurbish the bridge to make it stronger and repair the abutment to direct water flow away from the bridge foundations. The city responded in 2020 by having a reconstruction of the entire deck and bridge railings from their capital budget which is now like a new bridge twice as strong as the previous and took only three weeks to build. Still outstanding is the abutment repair (the underlying root cause in the consultant’s report of impending failure). We plan to meet with the city again to insist that the abutment be repaired and plans for the new mega-bridge be cancelled. This is a very simple job compared to a new bridge. In the mean-time pedestrians and a fitness buff are using the bridge to cross the creek and for stretching exercises.

4. The Environment Committee, partnered with The City of Toronto, the Willowdale Rotary Club and Forest Grove United Church for a fourth year in 2020 for the Bayview Village Association Tree Giveaway Program (previously known as Tree for Me). This program provides interested residents with up to two FREE trees or shrubs. 300 new trees were planted in Bayview Village in 2017-2020 through this program. On June 5th 2019 the BVA came 2nd out of 20 Community Groups in Toronto for the most trees given out topping 300 trees. To participate, residents register for trees or shrubs at the BVA website or Eventbrite. Trees are delivered to Forest Grove Church where the partners provide planting and care instructions. The Tree Giveaway Program is being continued in 2021. This event will run again and is planned for June 19th, 2021. The BVA plans to give away over 900 trees this year in the Spring 2021. Our biggest year ever. Check back at the BVA website: https://www.bayviewvillage.org or Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bayview-village-association-neighbourhood-tree- giveaway-tickets-99539062014 for confirmed date.

5. With the onset of Covid-19 the Environment Committee has been addressing many increasing issues in our ravines. The Environment Committee is monitoring the increase of foot traffic and lack of social distancing, man-made teepees, huts & lean-to’s, garbage including discarded plastic gloves and face masks, dogs off leash, evasive species, and most important, skating & hockey on Environmentally Sensitive Ponds & the Don River, alcohol consumption & bonfires. At least 2 fires were detected by BVA Committee members and reported. Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), Fire, Police, Councillor Shelley Carroll’s Office & 311 have been involved and are aware of these issues. Currently these firepits, huts & teepees are being removed by City workers & members of the BVA. Police have been patrolling our ravines more frequently now assisting to curb this problem. The BVA continues to work together with government officials to curb this problem.

6. Each April, BVA runs a Community Cleanup as part of Clean Toronto Together program, however due to Covid 19 the program was cancelled in 2020 and 2021. So, for the first two weeks of May 2021 BVA managed our own cleanup with the cooperation of Toronto City Solid Waste Management Services. This was done over the internet. Volunteers could sign up for a selected litter prone area to be cleaned by them and or their family. They had

access to a general map of BVA showing the 25 litter prone areas in Bayview Village. A supply depot was set up in the Environment Co-Chair’s garage where they were issued a package of bags for each type of waste with cleanup instructions for each type (garbage, recycle, green bin, hazardous) along with latex gloves, steel cleanup hooks / and spears to retrieve litter in creeks and under shrubs and difficult places. The internet managed Community Cleanup went very well. Spreading it out over 2 weeks made it easy for many to participate (pick your own time) as well as maintaining Covid distancing and grouping guidelines. About one third of the waste collected was taken home the rest dropped at designated pick-up sites for the City to remove. In all, 52 volunteers participated, almost half of them for the first time. We may consider using the same format in 2022.

7. Han Dong recognized Sharon Johnson and Monty McDonald in the House of Commons in April 2021 for all their work on Environment issues with the BVA. In addition, Sharon Johnson was Han Dong’s special guest on his Town Hall April 28th in honour of Earth Day. Sharon discussed various topics such as BVA Community Clean-up, BVA Tree Giveaway, Ravine Etiquette, Ravine Reconstruction and Maintenance project for Newtonbrook Creek, and a number of other Environmental Do’s and Do-nots.

8. How You Can Help Fight Climate Change & Global Warming Bayview Village has lost many mature trees over the last 10 years due to inclement weather, disease, old age and mass development and infill housing. According to independent analyses by NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Earth’s surface temperatures in 2019 were the second warmest since modern recordkeeping began in 1880. Earth’s global average surface temperature in 2020 tied with 2016 for the warmest year on record, according to an analysis by NASA. Continuing the planet’s long-term warming trend, the globally averaged temperature in 2020 was 1.02 degrees Celsius (1.84 degrees Fahrenheit) warmer than the baseline 1951–1980 mean, according to scientists at NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies(GISS). The year was slightly warmer than 2016 but within the margin of error of the analysis, making the years effectively tied. The past five years have been the warmest of the past 140 years. In addition, global temperatures in 2018 were 1.5 degrees Fahrenheit (0.83 degrees Celsius) warmer than the 1951 to 1980 mean, according to scientists at NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS) in New York. As a response to this problem, the Bayview Village Association is partnering with The Rotary Club of Willowdale and The City of Toronto Spring 2021 for the Neighborhood Tree Giveaway Program. Planting just one tree makes a difference. Another way every person can reduce global warming is by eating less meat. The farming of agriculture, mainly livestock, (beef is number one) is the main cause of climate change & global warming. Did you know… • It takes 2,500 gallons of water, 12 pounds of grain, 35 pounds of topsoil and the energy equivalent of one gallon of gasoline to produce one pound of feedlot beef. • Because of over-consumption of fish, all 17 of the world’s major fishing areas have reached or exceeded their natural limits. One-third of the world’s fish catch is fed directly to livestock. • 70% of US grain production is fed to livestock.

• 5 million acres of rainforest are felled every year in South and Central America alone to create cattle pasture. • Roughly 20% of all currently threatened and endangered species in North America are harmed by livestock grazing. • Animal agriculture is a chief contributor to water pollution. Farm animals produce 10 times the waste produced by the human population. By simply eating less livestock you are doing your part to save the planet.

BVA EVENTS COMMITTEE REPORT

The Events Committee comprised of 2 co-chairs and 8 committee members. There were new challenges planning events with the COVID 19 restrictions. The BVA Executive and several BVA committee members worked as an incredible team to share expertise and knowledge to support activities during the year.

Events were planned to:

1. Socialize and meet neighbours 2. Have educational programs 3. Have the opportunity for the BVA community to share information

Social Events Music in the Street – Neighbours on Blue Ridge Road and Canary Crescent organized 2 successful and well attended street events with local musicians.

1. Halloween -Photos of decorated pumpkins were submitted to the BVA website. Gift certificates were given to the overall best, scariest and funniest pumpkins. 2. Festive Season – Photos of decorated homes (inside and outside) were submitted to the BVA website in December. Loblaws donated 3 gift certificates for contest. 3. Cooking Class May 6,2021- A ZOOM cooking class was sponsored by BVA with Chef Chris 4. Book Club (monthly)

Education 1. COVID 19 ZOOM presentation January 25,2021 -This was organized with the BVA and North York Toronto Health Partners (NYTHP). The NYTHP is the Ontario Health Team serving the Bayview Village area. Topics included: Accessing medical care during a pandemic, important hotline phone numbers to access community and mental health services, COVID-19 safety, vaccine safety and FAQ. 2. COVID 19 ZOOM presentation April 19,2021 -This was organized with the BVA and North York Toronto Health Partners (NYTHP). Topics included: vaccines, vaccinations, health care facilities supporting healthy communities.

Community Sharing Shredding Event September 26,2020 – This provided a needed service for the community. It was the most successful year to date. With COVID 19 restrictions, the event was scaled back to a mainly curbside operation.

Thank you to the committee members and the BVA Executive for their ideas and help to plan events. Thank you to the BVA community for participating in and supporting these events. There is always room on the committee for anyone interested in joining.

BVA MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE REPORT

Our 2021 membership stands at 488. Thank you to the membership committee volunteers for running an excellent campaign during this challenging year. I would like to note that the Executive and all committee members are volunteers and paid-up members of the Association. Thanks to all of you who responded to the campaign and showed your support for the Bayview Village Association and our neighbourhood by joining the BVA. Keep in mind that our power is in our numbers. When elected officials see a community organization with significant representation, they listen. Ask your neighbours if they have joined. If they haven’t, tell them about our website (www.bayviewvillage.org). There is a link on the main page to join. Be our ambassador.

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BVA NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH REPORT The NW (neighbourhood watch) committee has been busy this past year. The following list identifies the main items that were dealt with:

• We setup a Neighbourhood Watch group on our BVA website for members who wish to be informed of items related to robberies, vandalism, problems in our parks and ravines etc. BVA members who wish to receive the email updates, or send in comments or video footage of a crime can subscribe to this group when they renew their membership or by emailing [email protected] • We have a particularly good relationship with the Police, Fire, Toronto311, Toronto Parks Dept. and our city councillor. • We have for a while been advocating for increased lighting and police patrols at Blue Ridge Park for what appears to be drug trafficking at that park. This has now been done. We have the additional lighting and additional police patrols. • Together with our environment committee we have been reporting trees being illegally cut down. This has resulted in charges being laid against at least one owner. • Together with our environment committee we have been reporting incidents of fires in the ravine, as well as the construction of teepees. We have received great response from the city on removing all the teepees and cleaning out the area. We continue to be vigilant about this risk of fire, and the city cleans up the sites as we come across them. • We have received calls from residents about the grass not being cut on their neighbours’ properties, as well as garbage accumulating on many of the vacant properties. The city generally will take care of this and bill the owners. However due to COVID this service has slowed. We encourage residents to speak to the owners of the properties and contact us as well. • There have been some home break ins and car thefts in the neighbourhood, especially around the Christmas period. We have had several reports of vehicles that have been left open, and these have been rifled through by people looking for money or valuables. We would remind you once again to keep your vehicles locked and park in your garage if possible. For vehicles with push button start, do not leave your fob near your vehicle as thieves can steal the signal and start your vehicle. Below are some tips on staying safe and avoiding some of these thefts. • Our NW committee needs volunteers to act as street captains and notify us of any incidents in their area. If you are interested in assisting, please email us at [email protected].

Tips on Staying Safe: • Car break-ins, take all your belongings inside to your house, phone, charger change, purse sunglasses Make it harder for the thieves or just hide them so they cannot see them (trunk) • Take your key fobs and move them far away from the front door or put them inside an aluminum can of some sort • For your home break-ins, again make it difficult to get in. Motion lighting, lock up gates with pad locks, install lawn signs at the front of home, decals of alarm companies on glass, remove all tools (or can be used as) from around property, empty mailbox, install timers for lights with no sequence, • If going up to cottage, ask neighbors to keep an eye on your place, mostly papers junk mail, etc. • Keep site line visible, trim trees and bushes so people can see your home. • Keep an eye open for any fires in ravine as the summer is coming and fires can spread quickly.

BVA VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE REPORT

The Bayview Village Association remains a strong voice for our community because of its dedicated and very qualified volunteers. Even during extraordinary times, many have offered to help others by running errands, grocery shopping and checking in with neighbours to see how they are doing. During this exceptional year, it particularly helps to know there are caring residents and such good will in our Village.

As always, the BVA is fortunate to have very capable Executive and Committee members who continue to carry out and communicate their efforts on behalf of the membership. We are also blessed to have a substantial list of those who have offered to volunteer some of their time with events, activities and special projects. Because of the circumstances surrounding Covid-19, several activities and events had to be cancelled or postponed. However, up to this point volunteers helped with the shredding event and outdoor concerts. Some helped by making follow up calls for the membership campaign now that the Association is renewing memberships online.

On behalf of the Association, I would like to extend a big thank you to those members of the Executive who are moving to another position or stepping down for their valuable contributions to the work of the BVA. We also thank and welcome the members who have offered to join the Association for the coming year.

DIRECTOR ELECTION – SLATE OF CANDIDATES

BVA Nomination Slate for 2021-2022:

President Jane Robertson

Past President Harold Rosenfeld

Vice President Ryan Cyrus

Secretary David McGhee

Treasurer Geri James

Communications Chair Lisa Stonehouse

Membership Chair Elaine Wong

Municipal and Government Affairs Chair Victoria Joly

Neighbourhood Watch Chair Frank Anastasiadis

Environmental Co-Chairs Monty McDonald and Sharon Johnson

Events Co-Chairs Rosalie Selick & Mary Jane Dundas

Volunteer Chair Jean Probyn

The above list of nominees for the 2021/22 BVA officers and committee chairs has been approved by the current members of the executive.