Winter 2020 Dear Neighbours, As we prepare for the holiday season, I hope this time on our blessings and know that together we can succeed in associations (BIAs), and we have improved our parks to bet- will be safe and enjoyable for you and your families. There building a more caring and compassionate City even as we ter meet the needs of local communities. It continues to be is no question that this year will be very different and chal- work to meet an unprecedented challenge. I especially want a privilege to represent you each day at City Hall and I look lenging compared to previous years and we can all hope that to thank all the organizations who continue to work tirelessly forward to continue working with all of you to make further next year will be more like the holiday seasons we love and to serve and protect the most vulnerable in our society, your progress. cherish with our families and friends. efforts have improved the lives of thousands. Despite the unforeseen challenges of the pandemic we Although it will be a different kind of celebration this In 2018, I had the honour of being chosen by you as your have faced this year, in working together we have continued year, we can all continue to embrace the core values of this representative on City Council for the new enlarged ward. to make our community a better place to live, work and play. season as we think about the Over the last two years, I have been working to connect In this newsletter, you will learn about the projects we have well-being of others, refl ect with you, learn the specifi c needs of the different commu- continued to move forward even in this diffi cult time. nities in this area and support- Of course, many of us are concerned about how our ing the health and well-being city will recover, but I can assure you that the City has been of our neighbourhoods. In this working proactively on our plans and in late October adopted relatively short time, we have a report which created a roadmap to ’s rebuild and accomplished a lot together – recovery. This is a comprehensive path forward that set us we have made our roads safer, on the right track for a successful recovery that is equitable, we have supported businesses broad and enduring. including the creation of new Joining Dovercourt Boys and Girls Club to provide Thanksgiving meals to the families of Pelham Park Gardens! Business Improvement Area Keele St. Clair Splash Pad Turnberry North Park Local Area Study Throughout the year I have been working with After extensive public consultations with the The St. Clair Ave. and Keele St area is receiv- the community and City Parks staff to design the new community, we facilitated the planning and imple- ing major infrastructure investments through a new splash pad in Earlscourt Park! The new splash pad will mentation of a new layout for Turnberry North Park. Smart Track station as well as several new roads, as have new benches, picnic tables, shade features as The new features are family friendly and include a approved in the St. Clair Transportation Master Plan. well as a restoration of the surrounding grounds and playground and a shaded area where people can This will attract new development and bring change greenery. Construction is planned for early summer relax and enjoy the green space. Turnberry Park is to the neighbourhood. The opportunity to create our 2021. More information can be found at now open for everyone to enjoy. vision for this area is now! - To ensure that we create Toronto.ca/earlscourt. a complete community where we can work, live and play, and to ensure that it is our vision guiding devel- opment in the area. This is why, since being elected, I The Green Line have been spearheading a planning study for Keele/ Work has been continuing on the Green Line proj- St.Clair. Planning staff, Transportation Services staff, ect including the Geary Avenue Park Expansion as Parks and Recreation and Social Services staff are well as a new park on Macpherson Avenue. This park working together to build on the feedback and com- will create a connected series of open spaces within ments gathered from the community as well as stake- the Dupont hydro corridor stretching approximate- holders, agencies and Indigenous focus groups, to ly fi ve kilometers. Learn more about this project at: Bristol Avenue Parkette develop a planning report that will be presented to the toronto.ca/greenline. West Playground community and the Planning and Housing Committee in the Spring of 2021. You can learn more about the The City is making improvements to the Bristol Ave- study and add your ideas to the Social Pinpoint map 261 Nairn Ave Park nue Parkette West Playground to increase accessibility, through the Keele St. Clair Local Area Study webpage ensure the playground is in good condition for users and at Toronto.ca/KeeleStClair. A new park is planned at 261 Nairn Avenue. to better serve the community! The improvements will in- Public consultations will be held in 2021 to re- clude a new playground and sandbox, a new multi-use view the design of this new green space in the trail, additional seating and a water bottle fi lling station. Celebrating community, but with demolition completed new This project will be completed in Winter 2020/21. Earlscourt Park’s 100th turf and benches have already been placed for anniversary people to be able to access the space. 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STAY IN TOUCH T: 416-392-7012 • F: 416-392-7957 • E: [email protected] • anabailao.ca Supporting St Clair Midrise Development City Council initiated mid-rise development on much use building containing 76 residential units with Small Businesses of St Clair Avenue West with a Study begun in 2009 retail at grade prior to my time as Councillor for the area. Many of the • 908 St. Clair Avenue West - $450,000 for a splash buildings proposed in response to this policy are now pad in Charles Brereton Park from this 12 sto- coming to fi nal approval stages, minor variance appli- rey mixed use building containing 169 residential cations and/or construction. I make a point of asking for units with retail at grade a provision known as Section 45(9) under the Planning • 1474 St Clair Avenue West - $160,000 for local Act that allows me to work in the interests of community improvements from this 9 storey mixed use build- to negotiate contributions for our local parks, public art ing with retail at grade and underground parking and other local improvements. I look forward to seeing • 1779-1791 St Clair Avenue West - $273,000 for these new or enhanced public resources serve both ex- Carleton Park improvements from this 12 storey isting and new neighbours. mixed use building containing 269 residential • 861-863 St Clair Avenue West – $235,000 for lo- units with retail at grade cal community projects from this 10 storey mixed COVID-19 has been a diffi cult time for our local businesses. While I continue to be encouraged by the resiliency and ingenuity of our small business- Welcome T.O. Winter Park Plan es, they cannot meet this challenge alone. My team Throughout the pandemic, the City has re- exercise outside on their own and with members of and I have been working closely with local business- mained committed to providing people with safe op- their household. The Welcome T.O. Winter plan pro- es and BIAs to provide all the support we can, while portunities for recreation. To help people stay active vides safe ways for people to get outside in Toronto’s continuing to advocate at City Hall, and provincially this winter season, the City is highlighting its offering parks, including at our 54 artifi cial ice rinks and fi ve and federally, for measures to provide further support. of new and enhanced exercise-based recreation ac- golf courses. This winter, you can enjoy 23 tobog- One notable success we achieved, was securing pro- tivities in park locations across Toronto. ganing hills, 8 plowed snow loops, 68 dog off leash vincial approval for a long-requested small business The City continues to urge people to stay at areas and much more. Learn about all the outdoor tax class, an important measure that will help save home as much as possible but recognizes pub- activities your family can safely enjoy: Toronto businesses $133 million. lic health offi cials have encouraged people to get toronto.ca/welcome-to-winter/. Further, the City has launched a number of in- novative business supports including digital supports, Geary Works Planning Study arts and culturally specifi c supports, and retail sup- ports including the expansion of the CurbTO program. On December 1, we held the second round of the considered. A report is scheduled to be completed in Businesses offering pick-up, take-out or delivery ser- Geary Works Planning Study consultations. We are Spring 2021, and I look forward to reviewing it. vices can now qualify for a temporary (10-minute) taking a comprehensive approach that will best sup- A fi nal public information meeting will be held in priority Parking Pick-Up Zone. This program is being port the community including planning for transporta- March to review the details. For details on this study offered city-wide and includes limited signage instal- tion, economic, and cultural needs. as it progresses, visit the Geary Works webpage at lations provided by the City, where required. The Community members provided vital informa- toronto.ca/geary-works-planning-study/. original CurbTO program for pedestrians will also be tion the City requires to ensure that local needs are operating to create safe space for customers to wait for their orders. More information can be found at Toronto.ca/CurbTO. Tra c Improvements

Throughout the pandemic, we have been working cre- Supporting atively with communities to implement traffi c safety improve- ments. Below you will fi nd a list of improvements made since Little our summer newsletter. Want to make improvements on your street? Contact out team at [email protected] to get started!

NEW CROSSING GUARDS • Laughton Ave and Houndslow Heath Rd • Pelham Ave and Uxbridge Ave • Glenholme Ave and Millerson Ave • Regal Rd and Springmount Ave TRAFFIC LIGHTS • Dovercourt Rd and Davenport Rd – Installed • Oakwood Ave and Rosemount Ave - Installed • Dufferin Ave and Geary Ave – Approved, Awaiting Installation • Dufferin Ave and Goodwood Ave – Study Requested • Old Weston Rd and Rockwell Ave - Approved, Awaiting Installation SPEED HUMPS • Roseneath Gardens, between Earlsdale Ave and Glenhurst Ave – Under Review • Glenhurst Ave, west of Oakwood Ave – Under Review • St. Clarens Ave, between Davenport Road and St. Clair Ave West – Under Review While COVID-19 has affected all businesses, the • Day Ave, between Rogers Road and Hope Street – Under Review businesses in Little Jamaica along • Sellers Ave, between Rogers Road and Hope Street – Under Review West have been facing specifi c challenges for some • Silverthorn Ave, between Rogers Road and Rowntree Ave - Under Review time, brought on by the province’s Eglinton Cross- • St Clair Gardens, between Ascot Ave and St Clair Ave West - Under Review town project construction work. While providing transit • Rowntree Ave, between Old Weston Rd and Pescott Ave – Approved, Awaiting Installation options is important, it is equally important to support • Rosethorn Ave, between Rogers Road and Rockwell Ave – Approved, Awaiting Installation the surrounding community though the construction • Turnberry Ave, between Old Weston Rd and Silverthorn Ave – Under Review process. Working with Councillor Colle, we called for • Laughton Ave, between St Clair Ave W and Davenport Rd – Approved, Awaiting Installation immediate action to ensure the survival of these small • Brandon Ave, between and Lightbourn Ave – Approved, Awaiting Installation businesses that have been impacted by 10 years of ROAD RESURFACING construction. This call included a request for compen- • Peterborough Ave, between McFarland Ave and Via Italia – Installed sation for the businesses, a reform of the Provincial • McFarland Ave, between Davenport Rd to Ashburnham Rd – Installed Property Tax Assessment to allow for assessments ADDITIONAL MEASURES based on actual business usage, and an immediate re- • Addition of a guard rail at Dufferin St and Davenport Rd – Under Review quest for Metrolinx to eliminate all surface construction • Assessment of safety improvements at Glenholme Ave and Conway Ave intersection – Under Review equipment on sidewalks and road allowances to allow • Addition of Crosswalk at Rogers Rd and Chambers Ave – Approved, Awaiting Installation easier access to the businesses.

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