New Community Office

Spring/Summer Update 2015 Dear Neighbours, Allow me to welcome you back after a ping Container Café in McCormick Park to pay for the services we value. amenities, access to recreation and parks, long winter to warmer weather and an ex- or the brand new public library coming Since my first election I have ex- meaningful civic engagement and different citing spring of events, festivals and new to Dupont, flow from this engagement. It pressed an unwavering commitment to modes of transportation. These are issues community projects. is also how residents came together on being Ward 18’s voice at City Hall and not that I have championed and will continue It has been a terrific past 12 months, creating Toronto’s first arts-focused public City Hall’s voice in Ward 18. As your rep- to champion in the term ahead. where I had the wonderful opportuni- park in Queen West or how GreenHere resentative, I strive to be a leader not only To serve you better locally, I am also ty to speak with many of you personally and the Christie-Ossington Community on our many important local projects, but pleased to be opening a new permanent (sometimes 3 or 4 times!) during my com- Centre can provide family and youth ser- on behalf of this community on City-wide Community Office at 1240 Bloor Street. munity canvasses. Through these mean- vices at a brand new community facility issues as well. This will be a place to meet with residents ingful exchanges, I heard your thoughts, being built near Wallace Avenue. Having been recently designated about neighbourhood issues and offer concerns and passion for the neighbour- It has been my privilege to have Toronto’s Housing Advocate, it is with meeting space for our many community hood we live in. With this understanding, I brought these discussions into our neigh- this same enthusiasm for local communi- groups. I look forward to having you at our have returned to City Hall excited and en- bourhoods, helped foster these projects ty-building that I continue my work of im- official opening BBQ on May 2nd! ergized to continue working hard on your and delivered results for our community. proving service and access for affordable Is it true that our community is chang- behalf. The same is true of City Council. So housing city-wide. ing? Absolutely. And with your help we In the decades that I have lived, far this year, we have approved the 2015 This deep-rooted appreciation for can keep growing these creative and worked and grown up in this community, budget and taken clear steps to invest in community-building also speaks to a fun- passionate neighbourhood conversations I have seen it change. I have seen new our city and residents. It is a responsible damental belief in the need for “complete into extraordinary community projects for businesses open and watched our public budget that will provide millions in new communities” in our city. For this, our many years to come. spaces transform with new life. funding for transit improvement, road and neighbourhoods need basic elements to How did this happen? Through cre- infrastructure upgrades and poverty re- support economic opportunity and health Sincerely, ative, passionate and dedicated residents duction. for all people, regardless of income level coming together with a common cause. I will be looking to build on this invest- or cultural background. It is this same energy that keeps me ment in the coming years and will need These elements include, among oth- working hard to deliver results for our your help as we engage our community in ers, access to good jobs, an affordable community. Projects like the new Ship- sincere conversations about how we wish roof over-head, the ability to enjoy cultural

New Community Office We will be holding our grand opening of this Community Office with a I am pleased to share the exciting Friday from 10am-6pm, this will be a place news that we will be opening our new to meet with residents on local issues and COMMUNITY BBQ Community Office in the heart of our offer space to serve our many community nd neighbourhood at 1240 Bloor Street West groups. In addition to these local hours, on May 2 @ 1-3pm (at the corner of Bloor and Margueretta). you can also contact my City Hall office and I look forward to seeing Open every Wednesday, Thursday and everyday from 8:30am to 4:30pm. YOU there.

COMPOST DAYS COMMUNITY MEETINGS COMMUNITY EVENTS COMMUNITY EVENTS MAY 14 5:30pm APRIL 27 6:30pm APRIL 19 11am-1pm JUNE 14 11am Wallace Emerson Park Meet & Greet with 55 & 77 Spring Clean up PORTUGAL DAY PARADE 1260 Dufferin Street Bloor/Emerson Community garden (pick Dundas Street West, Between Lansdowne (Lappin Ave. and Dufferin St.) Rankin residents up/drop off: 1240 Bloor Street, Magueretta Ave and Trinity-Bellwoods Park 55 Rankin Cres. St. and Brock Ave.) Come join a neighbourhood discussion MAY 21 5:30pm of local and community issues APRIL 30 7pm JUNE 21 1-3pm Perth Park Bloordale Safety Walk 350 Perth Avenue 7pm Ward 18 BBQ MAY 5 Bloor St. from Lansdowne Ave. to Dufferin (Dupont St. and Perth Ave.) 255 Campbell Avenue Playground St.. Meet at 1240 Bloor Street Rooming House AUGUST 22 1-9pm MAY 28 5:30pm Consultation MAY 2 12-5pm AUGUST 23 12-6pm New Horizons Tower 1140 Bloor St. W. MacGregor Park Bloordale PLAYDAY 346 Lansdowne Avenue Brock Ave., Margueretta St. (North of BIG on Bloor Festival Bloor) and Susan Tibaldi Parkette (Whytock Ave. and Lansdowne Ave.) MAY 12 6pm along Bloor Street West, from Dufferin to Lansdowne MAY 2 2-4pm MAY 29 3:30-8:30pm Metrolinx Davenport Diamond meeting Jane’s Walk Here MOVIE NIGHTS Dovercourt Junior Public Bloorcourt Architecture meet at the south School SPRING FLING Davenport Perth Neighbourhood west corner of Christie Pits Park JUNE 26 8pm Community Centre, 1900 Davenport Rd. and Compost Day MAY 3 2-4pm McCormick Park, 66 Sheridan Avenue Dovercourt Junior Public School 228 Bartlett Avenue MAY 13 6:30pm Jane’s Walk Here 8pm (Bartlett Ave. & Hallam St.) Rosina Shopkeepers Project meet at the JULY 17 Ward 18 Transit south west corner of Christie Pits Park Town Hall Dovercourt Park, 160 Westmoreland Ave JUNE 2 5:30pm JUNE 6 11am-11pm New Horizons, 1140 Bloor St. W. McCormick Park Join me, TTC Chair Josh Colle, and Dundas West Fest SEPT. 2 8pm 66 Sheridan Avenue Deputy City Manager John Livey for a Dundas St. W. between Ossington Ave. Perth Square Park, 350 Perth Ave (Sheridan Ave. & Bank St.) discussion about transit. and Landsdowne Ave. anabailao.ca Community Hours: Wed. to Fri. 10am-6pm 100 Queen St. W., Suite C42 T. 416-392-7012 F. 416-392-7957 E. [email protected] 1240 Bloor St. W. (corner of Bloor and Margueretta) Toronto, Ontario M5H 2N2 1 City & Community Updates City & Community Updates Closing the Gap as Toronto’s Davenport Diamond Old Orchard Childcare Recently, you may have been alerted to news Housing Advocate posted on neighbourhood list-servs or my website that Metrolinx has announced plans to construct an Earlier this year, I was honoured to be des- too many impacts on public and neighbourhood elevated rail structure through our neighbourhood. ignated Toronto’s “Housing Advocate” by Mayor health to be ignored. That is why I am proud to I share the concerns of local residents regarding John Tory. speak as co-Chair of the Close the Housing Gap these plans and, although it is still early in the pro- This significant responsibility builds on my campaign, which has been lobbying our Provincial cess, I have begun advocating to ensure the best work from last term as Chair of the Affordable and Federal partners to recognize their key role in possible outcomes from this project. Housing Committee. addressing Toronto’s housing needs and commit The plan, as proposed, is for Metrolinx to ramp In my first term on Council, I chaired a com- to sustainable funding. their tracks along the Barrie GO line from just north mittee, two reports and an awareness campaign This campaign continues through this new of Bloor Street and gradually elevate the tracks to Being recognized by Ene Underwood, CEO of Habitat that dealt directly with the critical need for us to term and its mission is more important than ever. for Humanity GTA for leadership on affordable home more than 8 metres, in order to bypass the CN Rail address housing affordability in Toronto and the As we approach a Federal election this fall, it is ownership, along with Sean Gadon. crossing north of Dupont. repairs at Toronto Community Housing. This re- critical that we use this opportunity to pressure This project will no doubt have major impacts on sulted in much needed funding to assist the repair candidates on real and tangible Federal support nities: by exploring innovative financing ar- our area. While another long period of construction Many of you may have heard news regarding backlog and encouraged further partnerships with for much needed housing funds. rangements by working with the not-for-profit will leave us with a permanent visual landmark, I the uncertain future of childcare services operated the private and public sectors. Earlier this year, the Mayor announced an- and private sectors to implement long-term also recognize the potential offered at ground-level at the Old Orchard Public School. This is as a result But we cannot, and should not, do it alone. other important initiative with the creation of an solutions for the retention and provision of af- once the tracks are raised. We may be able knit our of the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) direct- Housing affordability is too important and has Independent Housing Task-Force, led by Senator fordable housing. neighbourhoods back together with improved street ing the Toronto Land Corporation to initiate a pro- Art Eggleton; which will include experts in social 3. Increase social and affordable housing connections, new and enhanced public spaces and provide feedback on how best to use of the trans- cess of consultation to consider this site for sale. housing, finance, real estate development and so- opportunities: by enhancing the rent bank world-class public art. Looking at these possibilities formed landscape, as well as mitigate the negative cial policy. program and expediting Council’s decision to is the task of Metrolinx’s Residents Reference Pan- community impacts resulting from the final design. The Old Orchard Public School building, locat- Property Tax This Task-Force will bring real solutions to the increase the choice-based housing program el. I will be watching this process closely and guard- I will also be aggressively pursuing Metrolinx to en- ed at 375 Dovercourt Road, has been closed by the table on how we can bring better governance and (providing applicants with more housing op- ing against unrealistic expectations. It is critically im- sure that the promised community benefits are fund- TDSB for many years. During this time, two opera- and Water Relief service to Toronto Community Housing and I look tions and reducing vacant units). portant that any expectations that Metrolinx raises ed and the corridor is electrified. tors – the West End Parents Day Care Centre and forward to working on the recommendations that 4. Strengthen our efforts to end homeless- for community improvements are accompanied by If you are interested, I encourage you to join the the Orchard Montessori School have been using Programs this group brings forward. ness: by joining the movement for a 10-year the necessary funding to make them a reality. public meeting being held by Metrolinx on May 12th this space to offer childcare programming. In June In order to coordinate these individual hous- plan to end homelessness. For this reason, I successfully passed a motion at the Davenport Neighbourhood Community Health of 2014, however, the TDSB listed this property for The City of Toronto will be offering the fol- ing initiatives, the Mayor has appointed me as the at City Council to include City Planning in this pro- Centre, 6pm. To ensure the most timely updates, sale. The resulting sale of the Old Orchard site would lowing tax and water relief programs to low-in- City’s Housing Advocate – a role I accept with a While government is an important piece, it is cess. This will allow urban design considerations to please follow me on Twitter (@ward18anabailao) or remove the necessary programming space for these come seniors and low-income persons with a deep understanding of the scope and severity of also important that you get involved in this discus- be included in Metrolinx’s EA process; in order to on Facebook (/Bailao). operators, requiring them to relocate. disability. Application deadline: August 31st. housing. Among my priorities for the year ahead, I sion about our city’s affordable housing. I encour- will be working to: age you to visit putpeoplefirst.ca, sign the petition Of additional concern to me is the potential Property Tax Increase Deferral Program and learn more about the discussion that is build- Wallace Walks loss of spaces due to insufficient space available This program is an opportunity to apply for a 1. Address the Toronto Community Housing ing across Toronto. I also invite you to an upcom- elsewhere to accommodate all currently enrolled deferral of property tax increases if you have repair backlog and governance issues: by ing Close the Gap rally taking place on April 28th, Community Centre children. These concerns are not simply confined a combined household income of $50,000 working in coordination with the new TCHC from 7-9pm, in the City Hall Council Chambers. to the families affected, however, as the additional or less. It is important to note that the total Task-Force and championing additional Fed- When negotiating with the developer at 362 pressure resulting from the loss of these spaces, or deferral amount is a lien on the property and eral and Provincial support through the Close Thank you for your support and please feel Wallace Avenue, I knew that community space, es- their potential relocation to other centres, threatens must be paid back to the City if you no longer the Housing Gap campaign. free to contact me at anytime as we continue to pecially for youth and families, was a major priority to destabilize wider childcare service delivery in our own the property. 2. Advance new affordable housing opportu- work for a Toronto that leaves no person behind. for the area. This was also confirmed in the local neighbourhoods planning study that I initiated. For this reason, I suc- If you have applied for and received a de- ceeded in bringing a brand new 7,000 ft2 community Although the city is not in a financial position to ferral last year, you should continue to apply building to our neighbourhood as part of this devel- purchase the entire site, I have been working with each year, even where your taxes may have City’s 2015 Budget: Investing in Toronto opment application. the local Councillor, Mike Layton, to explore a coor- decreased. This will ensure that you obtain the This will be a city-owned building and a Request this fall or early 2016, with an official opening to dinated effort between City Finance and Childrens maximum deferral benefit. Last month, City Council approved the 2015 City better customer service and community engagement. for Proposals was put out for youth and family ser- follow. We will also be raising money to furnish this Services that would assist the current tenants – the budget - demonstrating a clear focus on investing in If our city is to remain competitive and interna- vices to operate at this location. The Christie-Oss- community space at my upcoming Ward 18 BBQ Montessori School and West End Parents Childcare. Property Tax Increase Cancellation Pro- the priorities I heard from Ward 18 residents; including tionally-recognized, however, this investment must ington Neighbourhood Centre was successfully se- on June 21 from 1pm-3pm at Campbell Park. There are also opportunities to mitigate the impact gram This program is an opportunity to apply transit, roads, poverty reduction and housing. continue and new sources of revenue must be iden- lected and will be the lead organization involved in This fundraiser will go directly to the purchase of of this closure by relocating 30 spaces into the ad- for a cancellation of property tax increases if This budget makes important new investments in tified. Major cities, such as Berlin and New York, have programming the space. I look forward to supporting furniture to assist the community groups moving in. joining public school. Ultimately, however, we need you have a combined household income of services and infrastructure, while keeping the residen- a wide variety of revenue generating tools (in some their efforts as we bring new community services to For more information and to stay involved, I in- longer term solutions to these problems that recog- $38,000 or less. If you have applied for and tial tax increase at 2.25%, plus 0.5% for the Scarbor- cases over 20!). If our current trend of investment is the neighbourhood. vite you to “like” the facebook group Wallace Walks nize our city’s desperate need for childcare space. received a cancellation last year, you should ough Subway. Among the highlights: to continue, Council cannot shy away from exploring Full possession of the space is expected late Community Hub. continue to apply each year, even where your • $39 million in transit service improvements in- new sources of revenue and we cannot rely on prop- For this reason, I voted to expand the number taxes may have decreased. cluding the child fare elimination (two to 12 years erty taxes alone. of childcare subsidies across the city by over 2,000 of age), 50 new buses to implement new express I wish to re-iterate my thanks to everyone who partic- Matador Ballroom proposal spaces. Recognizing our own local needs for child- Water Rebate Program This program of- routes and reduce overcrowding, improved sub- ipated in my Ward 18 Budget Townhall and ask for your care, I also successfully negotiated a brand new fers a water rebate if your water consump- way services and expanded overnight bus and continued engagement as the work to achieve the neces- On January 27, the owner of the old “Matador ther to this meeting, my office has received several childcare facility as part of the development of Ster- tion is less than 400 cubic meters (m³) each streetcar service sary levels of investment continues. It is through our con- Club” building, located at 466 Dovercourt Road, communications from residents in the area. ling Road. I will continue to build on these initiatives year and you have a combined household • $25 million for poverty reduction including new tinued dialogue and shared participation in these import- hosted a community meeting to update residents While I believe it is great to renovate and main- and work to expand childcare programming locally income of $50,000 or less. You must sub- shelter beds, increases to the student nutrition ant City processes that we will produce the best possible on new plans for the site. The owner had initially tain landmark buildings such as the old Matador site, and across the City, and fight for the needed funding mit your application by the deadline of August program, additional funding for childcare subsi- outcomes for our community and our city. planned to open up a wellness centre; however, I also feel that this needs to be done in a way that increases controlled at the Provincial level. 31st. After December 31 the same year, the dies, enhanced shelter warming centres during he recently decided to renovate the space and best suits the local community. City will calculate your annual water consump- weather events and expansion of priority centres begin operating a special events venue in early The applicant has applied to the AGCO for a li- Likewise, we have a role at the grassroots level tion. If you meet all eligibility criteria, a rebate • Capital funding to purchase 60 new subway cars, 2016. quor licence, which I have objected to. It is my intent in order to continue to ensure that childcare remains will be applied to your utility bill in the year fol- 810 new 40-foot diesel buses and 195 accessible At the community meeting, the owner mentioned to push for a lower capacity and to have conditions a central focus for governments. With this aim, I am lowing the application year. light rail vehicles for the TTC fleet that the patron capacity being requested was 800, attached to the liquor licence. These conditions will exploring interest in holding a Parent’s Summit this • Creation of 181 new shelter spaces for our City’s with a closing time of 3am. The owner also men- be geared to addressing noise, crowding, and se- coming fall. This would be an event to share infor- If you are a low-income senior or a most vulnerable. tioned that the space would be used to host special curity. mation and organize our efforts around child and low-income person with a disability, please events, such as weddings, corporate engagements, I will continue to work with residents, and the parent issues. Please contact my office if you would call my office for more information on how My message from this recent budget is that To- and curated concerts. While many residents in at- Matador owner, on a solution that is mutually agree- be interested in participating. you can apply to any or all of the programs ronto City Council is ready to make these necessary tendance supported the new plan, there were sev- able. I look forward to keeping you updated on this above 416-392-7012. investments and we must continue to look for savings eral concerns raised, including noise, parking, the matter via my monthly e-newsletters and of any fu- You can also lend your support to a petition on- and opportunities to better manage our assets. This 3am closing time, and the high patron capacity. Fur- ture community meetings. line called Save Old Orchard Public School Now!, work goes hand in hand with technological innovation, available at www.leadnow.ca

Speed humps approved, Environmental Assessment to consider Advanced left turn signals SmartTrack and awaiting installation on bike lanes on Dupont St. and Bloor St. both eastbound and Traffic light being investigated on Dewson and Argyle Hugo St. West westbound on Lansdowne Dupont St., at Emerson Ave. Additional Station Ave., at Dupont St. contra-flow Traffic light being investigated on Speed humps approved, Lansdowne Ave., at Lappin Ave. As I have consistently awaiting installation on advocated, cyclists need Edith Ave. a comprehensive cycling Speed humps being investigated Junction Triangle Traffic on Coolmine Rd. network through our city. Management Area expanded This network should be east to include Lansdowne Ave. Road resurfacing in 2015 on fast, it should be safe, Dovercourt Rd., Bloor St. West to and it should be integrat- Speed humps approved, Hallam St. ed within our community. As a result, I am con- awaiting installation on Speed humps being investigated on With TTC Chair, Josh Colle and stantly looking for ways to Edwin Ave. Armstrong Ave. Councillor Carmichael Grebe. better integrate and im- “All-way” stop sign being investigated for Lappin Ave, and Speed humps being investigated on prove cycling in Toronto’s As you will have heard during the re- Ward St. Gladstone Ave., Dupont St. to Hallam Ave. west end. During commu- cent municipal election, the SmartTrack nity visioning meetings on this topic that took place in 2008, Argyle transit plan was a central campaign prom- Speed humps being Road resurfacing in 2015 on Bartlett was identified as an important east-west connection that would ise by newly-elected Mayor John Tory. investigated on Ward Ave. Ave., from Shanly St. to Southview Ave. provide an alternative for cyclists to busier, arterial roads. This proposal would use existing GO train Presently, there are sections of Argyle Street which are one- Speed humps being investigated on lines to provide local transit service to To- Traffic light approved, awaiting way, and so it is not lawful to cycle along Argyle as a continuous Wallace Ave., Lansdowne Ave. to tracks ronto residents – intending to deliver more installation on Dovercourt Rd. at east-west route. While these streets will remain one-way for larger Shanly St. transit, faster, at a lower cost. Pedestrian crossover approved, awaiting vehicles, bicycle lanes will be painted with a yellow ‘center’ line In Ward 18, discussion about the op- installation on Symington/Ernest/Paton Speed humps being investigated on (instead of a white line) to allow cyclists to legally travel two ways portunities available through the Kitchen- Russett Ave, Bloor St. West to Wallace Ave. on the street. This is an important initiative to achieve our goal of er (formerly Georgetown) Rail Corridor “All-way” stop sign being investigated providing cyclists with a safer, faster, and better integrated options have been going on much longer. to move through our neighbourhood. on Rankin Cres., at Paton Rd. Speed humps being investigated Electrification, additional stations, fare on Brock Ave, Bloor St. West to In order to avoid arterial roadways, some residents are already reduction and fare integration are all part Green light timing extended northbound on Wallace Ave. cycling the wrong way on one-way streets. Adding bicycle lanes of my ongoing advocacy to ensure that Sterling Rd., at Bloor St. West will help to organize this existing demand and make streets safer the interests of our community are at the Phase 2 of Bloor St. West streetscape for all road users. This includes adding Stop signs and signals for forefront of any discussion of the Kitchen- Road resurfacing in 2015 on Lansdowne improvements, Dufferin St. to cyclists. er Corridor. Ave, from Bloor St. West to Dupont St. Montrose Ave. This new route also has opportunities to connect into the new I have made this case to the TTC on Shaw contra-flow (an important north-south route) as well as the numerous occasions, in order to highlight Advanced southbound left-turn signal approved, West Toronto Railpath. In this spirit of connectivity, we are seeking the need for local service on the Kitchener awaiting installation on Lansdowne Ave., at Bloor St. West a comprehensive, safe and fast west-end cycling route. line. This includes a successful motions Speed humps being investigated The Argyle contra-flow will beinstalled this summer to further to add additional stops along the corridor on Pauline Ave, Bloor St. West to expand our west-end cycling network. For any additional informa- and a motion supporting fare-integration. 15 additional parking spaces added on Wallace Ave. tion, please contact my office. The SmartTrack plan is a further oppor- Sterling Rd., south of Perth Ave. tunity to move these important issues forward. Green light timing extended northbound on I was therefore pleased to be involved Speed humps being investigated on Brock Ave., at Bloor St. West Dufferin Station with a motion that was approved at Exec- Brock Ave., Chesley St. to Croatia St. utive Committee to not only accelerate the Speed bumps being investigated on Modernization SmartTrack study, but add a new station Environmental Assessment to consider bike lanes on Bill Cameron Lane. to Dundas West! Dupont St. and Bloor St. West I have also ensured that community consultation has a central role in this Speed humps approved, awaiting installation on Atkins Ave. study process and I look forward to having this important issue discussed in our Speed humps being investigated community. on Moutray St. Speed humps being investigated on Highlighting the significant local im- Brock Ave., Florence St. to Dundas St. West portance of this issue to our community, I am also organizing a Transit Townhall with TTC Chair, Josh Colle, and Deputy City “All-way” stop sign installed on Sheridan Ave., at Bank St. Speed humps being investigated on Manager, John Livey. This meeting will Gladstone Ave, Dundas St. West to be held on May 13th at New Horizons at Peel Ave. 6:30pm. I look forward to discussing our Speed limit reduction being investigated on Dufferin St., shared transit goals at this meeting and between Dundas St. West and Queen St. West hope to see you there! “All-way” stop sign being In early December, I was honoured to attend the grand open- “All-way” stop sign being investigated on Florence St., at Sheridan Ave. investigated on Afton Ave., at ing of the newly modernized Dufferin Subway Station. This is a Beaconsfield Ave. project I worked closely on, throughout my first term. Speed humps approved, awaiting installation on Florence St. After years of renovations, area residents can now enter and Ward 18 Transit Townhall exit the subway via Russett Avenue, providing residents with add- Please join an important discussion ed safety and convenience. In addition to the new subway access points, the bus “bay” on the east side of Dufferin has been expand- about our shared transit priorities Speed humps being investigated Phase 1 of West Queen West Traffic with TTC Chair Josh Colle and on Gordon Ave. Management Committee – parking ed in an effort to ease traffic congestion. Deputy City Manager John Livey. modifications on Sudbury St, Canopies were built over the sidewalks, on both the east and “All-way” stop sign on Sudbury west side, to protect TTC riders from the weather. The revamped May 13th station also includes a green roof, public art, landscaping, and 16 New Horizons @ 6:30pm St, at Lisgar St., speed humps on new bike parking spaces. 1140 Bloor Street West Dovercourt Rd., Sudbury St. to Queen St. West Whether taking the bus or the subway, these changes will make Hope to see you there! using Dufferin station much more comfortable for all seasons.

anabailao.ca Community Hours: Wed. to Fri. 10am-6pm 100 Queen St. W., Suite C42 T. 416-392-7012 F. 416-392-7957 E. [email protected] anabailao.ca Community Hours: Wed. to Fri. 10am-6pm 100 Queen St. W., Suite C42 T. 416-392-7012 F. 416-392-7957 E. [email protected] 4 1240 Bloor St. W. (corner of Bloor and Margueretta) Toronto, Ontario M5H 2N2 1240 Bloor St. W. (corner of Bloor and Margueretta) Toronto, Ontario M5H 2N2 5 Planning and Development Parks and Trees 29-51 Florence Paradise Theatre Site Plan Application - Under Review 1006 Bloor Street West New A revised application was submitted on March The Paradise Theatre dates back to 1937 17th by Silver Lynx Developments Inc. at 29-51 Flor- and has cultural heritage value as a strong ence Street to construct 36 townhouse units with 40 Park at example of a World War II era movie theatre parking spaces at-grade. Each unit will be approx- with Art Deco styling. It was important to me imately 3,000 ft2 and will contain three bedrooms. Dufferin and local residents that this rich heritage be This application has been circulated to City staff for preserved as part of any redevelopment of review and comments. the site. Previous planning applications (Zoning By-law and Peel Fortunately, this vision is also shared by the Amendment, Site Plan and Minor Variance appli- 99 Sudbury proposal building owner, Mooray Tawse, who is dedicat- cations) had the parking for the townhouses below Rezoning Application Under Review ed to preserving the heritage and original use grade and the townhouse blocks in different config- As Toronto continues adding density to its urban a new park for area residents and commuters along I will continue working to coordinate construc- of the cinema. urations. The owner will also be submitting an appli- core, it is increasingly important to provide parks the West Toronto Railpath. tion of this project in conjunction with the south- The applicant at 99 Sudbury has received all The Toronto Preservation Board at their cation to the Committee of Adjustment for variances and green spaces. At the same time, it becomes in- To engage our community in deciding how the ern extension of the West Toronto Railpath and City Department comments from the initial submis- meeting of March 24, 2015 approved the staff which is currently scheduled for April 15th. creasingly more difficult to find spaces that we can park was to take shape, I hosted a series of public the work that Metrolinx is undertaking on the rail sion. The City is currently waiting for a revised sub- report recommending the Alterations to a Des- transform into parks. It is for this reason that when a meetings in March, June, July and early November corridor. Once Metrolinx has completed using this mission. ignated Heritage Property and gave authority new condo project was proposed next to a piece of 2014. Through the dedicated participation of local land as a temporary staging area for their equip- 99 Sudbury submitted a Zoning Amendment ap- for the City and owner to enter into a Heritage City-owned land at Dufferin and Peel, I saw a rare residents, a beautiful park plan was created with ment, park construction is expected to begin this plication proposing to redevelop the site for a 26-sto- Easement Agreement. 1181 Queen at OMB opportunity and was able to negotiate the building of strong connections to the area. summer. rey mixed-use building containing a hotel, event Heritage Preservation Services will ensure Rezoning Application space, ancillary retail, and residential uses at 99 the cultural heritage and attributes are pre- - Under Appeal Sudbury Street. The first 6 storeys of the proposed served. Included as part of the proposal is con- An OMB pre-hearing scheduled for Feb.17th building would contain a hotel and commercial uses servation of the masonry, windows, door open- was adjourned, at the request of the proper- Salem-Westmoreland Park Upgrades (including 157 hotel suites), and the 20-storeys ings, marquee canopy, marquee sign and box ty owner. A new pre-hearing date has not been above would contain 209 residential units. A total of office on the Bloor Street West elevation based scheduled. Nestled behind a row of Bloor Street shops at be in place in order to realize this vision. 201 parking spaces will be provided below grade. on the original architectural and historic photo- The proposal is for a 26-storey (90 metre) the southern extent of our Dovercourt Park neigh- With funding in place for 2015 construction, we Planning staff have advised the applicantthat graphs. The interior will also be rehabilitated for mixed-use building with 239 residential units bourhood, Salem and Westmoreland Parkettes are moved ahead with a final public meeting in Febru- the application in its current form cannot be support- continued use as a theatre. and an overall density of 10.7 times the area of the latest community green spaces to be scheduled ary where the final concept plan was crafted with ed due to several concerns, including height, land The Paradise Theatre’s application for Site the lot. The first two storeys of the building have for major improvement. community input. use, shadow impact, and an insufficient mix of units. Plan Approval was received on July, 2014, and non-residential uses. Retail uses on the Ground The process to achieve these improvements has Construction is expected to begin later this The first community consultation meeting was is still going through a finalization process of Level (361 square metres) will be accessed from been in close consultation with community residents summer, with an official opening in early autumn. scheduled on May 29th, 2014 and currently City other comments and conditions prior to the the corner of Queen Street West and Sudbury when my office conducted a series of park audits on Thank you to everyone who was able to partic- Planning, along with my office, is looking to sched- drafting of a Site Plan Agreement. The propos- Streets. Salem-Westmoreland, in conjunction with Green- ipate in this process. I look forward to seeing this ule the next working group meeting in April. A notice al is for approximately 150m2 of a new sec- As I have stated publicly, this development is here. These audits resulted in suggested improve- project through and engaging residents and local will be sent to local residents, staff from CAMH and ond-floor addition and renovation of the existing completely beyond the local planning context of ments and concept designs that required funding to business in greater stewardship going forward. members of Active 18 once a date is confirmed space for use as a cinema and restaurant. the surrounding area. As a result, I successfully presented and approved a motion at City Council to have City planning staff fight this application at McCormick Park Shipping Container Project the OMB. Dufferin Triangle Secondary Plan A pre-application consultation meeting was A fantastic community festival on September 30th Aangen Community Centre to bring the idea to life. • Monday – closed held with the applicant to discuss complete ap- brought more than 300 people to McCormick Park for Collaboration and support through the first 6 months • Tuesday – closed and 440 Dufferin plication submission requirements as well as to the opening of Toronto’s first shipping container café of operation have seen us through the long, cold win- • Wednesday - 3PM-8PM The planning application for 440 Dufferin is cur- a secondary plan of this area. This motion will identi- convey staff’s concerns with the application. and market in a public park in the fall. ter months and we are now looking forward to a great • Thursday - 3PM-8PM rently at the Ontario Municipal Board. fy locations for new public parks and roads, pedestri- My office also held a pre-application com- This innovative project came about as a result spring and summer. • Friday - 3PM-8PM (Friday night supper for $5 The surrounding area, known as the “Dufferin an links, employment uses, building orientation and munity meeting on July 22, 2013, where the ap- of my office collaborating with the community, staff from 5PM onward) Triangle” has a long history of being the home for appropriate buffering for residential buildings. plicant presented the 28-storey proposal. City and partner organizations. Guided by the Friends of Along with the changing of the seasons a variety of economic activities. Recognizing the im- I look forward to involving local residents in this Planning staff were in attendance at the meeting McCormick Park’s master plan which called for food comes new and extended café hours: If you live near McCormick Park or are a support- portance of these lands to the local community, and process and will continue to be a strong voice for and expressed concerns with the scale of the In the park, we worked together with expertise from • Saturday 11AM-4PM er of innovative local projects, then be sure to visit to ensure the public’s interest is protected over the “complete communities” that recognize employment, proposal. Scadding Court/Market 707 and operators at the • Sunday 11AM-4PM the café regularly and pick up something tasty. long term in advance of any future redevelopment commercial, residential and public green space A further community consultation meeting proposals, I successfully passed a motion requesting needs in our neighbourhoods. was held at the Parkdale Public Library on De- cember 11, 2013. Concerns were raised regarding proposed building height, shadow impact, West Queen West Planning Study overall scale of the building, the veracity of the renderings depicting the proposal, the precedent Queen Street West is an area that is experi- sion for the future. that this building could set for all of Queen Street encing increasing pressure for redevelopment and I am pleased that this study is underway and and the materiality of the building. local residents have shared their concerns with me encourage you to get involved! In the coming about the loss of heritage buildings, transit capac- months a working group process will begin and ity, insufficient parking, and a desire to protect the “pop-up planner” events will be scheduled. A com- character of the street. munity meeting on streetscape and public realm As a result, I joined with other local Coun- will take place this spring and a Heritage Con- cillors to initiate a thorough West Queen West servation District study is also expected to begin Planning Study that stretches from Bathurst shortly. Street to Roncesvalles. This planning study fo- Later in the summer, a community meeting will cuses on the character of the street and how to be scheduled to discuss heritage and built form. plan for new development that complements the In the fall of this year, community meetings will be existing built form and heritage attributes. Tran- scheduled to present the final recommendations to MacGregor Park “Obscurity to Radiance” Project sit capacity and parking supply are also be re- the public before a final report comes to City Coun- The Weston Family Parks Challenge is sup- and community members will engage in hands- ation of these new gardens. viewed and will help us in directing future transit cil early in 2016. porting MacGregor Park, From Obscurity to Ra- on environmental programs in three new teaching Please contact Kristen Fahrig: macgrego- priorities. I look forward to keeping you informed of this diance, an innovative partnership between the gardens. [email protected], (416) 576-9009. I have also ensured that public consultation is consultation process going forward. To learn more, Dovercourt Boys and Girls Club and the MacGre- As well, Live Green Toronto through CELOS The Weston Family Parks Challenge is an ini- central consideration of this study, in order to have and to stay up to date about upcoming meetings, gor Park Art Club. Education and stewardship pro- (Centre for Local Research into Public Space) has tiative of the W. Garfield Weston Foundation, in a strong neighbourhood perspective as we define you can also contact my office at 416-392-7012 or grams will help transform this underutilized park contributed funding for plants and tools. collaboration with the Ontario Trillium Foundation, the street character and develop a community vi- visit my website at anabailao.ca. into vibrant community green space. Local youth Everyone is invited to participate in the cre- and administered by Toronto Park People.

Programas de Alívio e/ou cancelamento do Imposto Imóvel e da Água

A cidade de Toronto vai oferecer novamente for dono da mesma propriedade. Se já solicitou consumo for inferior a 400 metros cúbicos (m³) este ano, os programas de alívio e/ou cancelamen- e recebeu um adiamento no ano passado, deve por ano e se tiver um rendimento do agregado to do imposto imóvel e da água para idosos com continuar a aplicar todos anos, mesmo que o seu familiar de $50.000 ou menor. Deve apresentar baixos rendimentos e indivíduos com incapaci- imposto tenha diminuído. a sua aplicação até 31 de Agosto de 2015. Após dades: data limite para preencher formulário é Programa de Cancelamento de Aumento 31 de Dezembro de 2015, a cidade vai calcular o a 31 de Agosto de 2015. do Imposto Imóvel - Este programa oferece a seu consumo anual de água e se cumprir todos os Programa de Adiamento do Aumento do oportunidade para aplicar para o cancelamento do critérios de qualificação, um desconto será apli- Imposto Imóvel - Este programa oferece a opor- aumento de imposto imóvel se tiver um rendimen- cado na sua conta da água no ano a seguir ao da tunidade para solicitar um adiamento do aumento to do agregado familiar de $38.000 ou menor. Se sua aplicação. do imposto imóvel se tiver um rendimento do agre- já tiver solicitado e recebido um cancelamento no Se é um idoso com baixos rendimentos ou gado familiar de $50.000 ou menor. É de notar que ano passado, deve continuar a aplicar todos anos, uma pessoa com incapacidades, entre em con- o valor total do adiamento é posto sobre a sua mesmo que o seu imposto tenha diminuído. tacto com o meu escritório para obter mais in- propriedade como garantia do seu pagamento e Programa de Desconto na Água - Este pro- formações sobre como pode aplicar a qualquer deve ser devolvido à cidade, quando, e se, já não grama oferece um desconto na água, se o seu um dos programas acima referidos.

Orçamento 2015 No mês passado, a Assembléia Municipal apro- cos, 810 novos autocarros de grande capacidade Assembléia Municipal de Toronto está preparada vou o Orçamento da Cidade para 2015, demons– e 195 veículos ligeiros de baixa acessibilidade da para efectuar os necessários investimentos, nós trando um foco no investimento nas prioridades, frota do TTC. não nos devemos privar nem de debates, nem de tais como, transportes, estradas, redução de pobre- • a criação de 181 novos espaços de abrigo para decisões desafiadoras nos meses e anos que za e habitação. os mais necessitados na nossa Cidade. se seguem. Temos que continuar à procura de Este orçamento estabelece novos e importantes formas de poupança e eficiências inteligentes. investimentos em serviços e infraestruturas, en- Central para o processo deste orçamento foi a Estas devem ser acompanhadas pela inovação quanto mantém o aumento da taxa de orçamento participação e a constante comunicação consigo, tecnológica, pela melhoria do serviço ao cliente residencial nos 2.25%, + 0.5% para a construção do e todos os residentes do Bairro Local 18. Cente- e por um forte envolvimento comunitário. De aumento da Linha do Metropolitano da Bloor. nas de cidadãos ativos investiram o seu tempo e forma similar, devemos procurar sempre oportuni- atenção neste orçamento, assitindo ao Ward 18 dades de melhor gerir os nossos bens e estarmos • $39 milhões em melhorias nos serviços de trans- Budget Town Hall, ligando para o meu gabinete, abertos a explorar outras fontes de receita para a porte público, incluindo a eliminação da tarifa para enviando emails e fornecendo deputações em Cidade. crianças dos 2 aos 12; a introdução de 50 novos reuniões de comissão. Eu desejo reafirmar o meu Com a aprovação do orçamento, é hora de autocarros de forma a implementar linhas rápidas agradecimento a todos que participaram e pedir alargar este debate e eu espero poder uma vez e reduzir a sobrelotação; a melhoria nos serviços que continuem a involverem-se ativamente à me- mais ter o seu envolvimento neste processo que de Metro; e, a expansão do serviço de autocarros dida que se alcança os níveis de investimento nos levará ao orçamento de 2016. Eu encentivo-o noturnos e de eléctricos; necessários. a partilhar as suas ideias comigo no que diz res- • $25 milhões na redução da pobreza, incluindo no- O nosso trabalho contínuo e ativo nestas peito aos seus interesses e os da sua família. É vas camas de abrigo; aumentos no programa de questões é determinante na resolução dos prin- com base no diálogo constante e na participação, nutrição estudantil; financiamento adicional para cipais desafios que atualmente enfrentamos, e a partilhada nestes processos municipais, de im- os subsídios de assistência infantil; reforço nos única forma de continuar esta tendência no inves- portância que todos produziremos os melhores centros de acolhimento durante períodos de peri- timento é através da promoção do debate, no que resultados para a nossa comunidade e construire- go térmico; e, expansão de centros prioritários; diz respeito ao seu próprio pagamento. Enquanto mos o tipo de cidade na qual nós queremos viver • fundos de capital para adquirir 60 novos eléctri- a minha mensagem deste orçamento é que a agora e para as gerações vindouras.

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