November 2015 Volume 15 Issue 64 Facebook: Councillor Paul Ainslie www.paulainslie.com Twitter: @cllrainslie Dear Friends, As we ready for the winter season please make your surroundings safe for the anticipated conditions, section 20 of this report offers suggested tips for severe weather. Also check on your neighbours who may need assistance. Being a good neighbor contributes to the wellbeing of the community increasing its quality of life. If you or your neighbours require assistance please contact my office at 416-396-7222, we can guide you to services. Keeping road safety in mind, I am making available for pick up the City's "Please Slow Down" Signs at my constituency office located on the 2nd floor of the Scarborough Civic Centre, 150 Borough Road. The signs were printed by Transportation Services who wanted to address the significant increase in pedestrian and cyclist collisions during the Fall season; they serve as an effective reminder that speed is a local issue, not all drivers will necessarily slow down. Please be continue to pay attention when crossing the road or when your children are playing outside. If you would like a sign please call my office 416-392-4008 to schedule a time for pick up. I am pleased to announce that all the approvals for the Bickford Residence (Inn) renovations and extension are now complete and the project is moving forward. On Tuesday November 17, 2015, City of Toronto staff of the Economic Development and Culture Division will host a meeting to provide an overall update on the Guild Park and Gardens site. Further details are available in Section 6 of this report. On Saturday October 24, 2015 I was pleased to be invited to speak at the Women and Poverty Conference by "We are for Women". The well attended session spoke on the important issue of poverty in our City and how it affects every facet of our lives. This past week Toronto City Council pass the "Poverty Reduction Strategy". I encourage you to read it. We want a strong Toronto where no one is left behind. Our economy will prosper when our residents are prosperous. City of Toronto Councillor Paul Ainslie Ward 43 – Scarborough East ------------------- What's Inside ------------------- 1. Calendar 2. Seven Oaks Community 3. Curran Hall Community 4. Coronation and West Hill Community 5. Cedar Ridge Community & Cornell Community 6. Guildwood Village Community 7. Nominations open for Toronto Sports Hall of Honour Awards 8. Fraudchat: Protecting yourself online 9. Scouts Canada 10. Number of employers creating youth jobs triples through City’s Partnership to Advance Youth Employment 11. Taxi Fares reduced a $1 12. St. Lawrence Market presents Evening at the Market with chefs Lynn Crawford and Lora Kirk 13. City of Toronto working on a Tree Planting Strategy 14. Our Toronto Police Services (TPS) 15. City Council Highlights and Budget 2016 Public Meeting 16. Be a flu fighter: Toronto Public Health launches free flu vaccine clinics 17. Toronto Hydro Quick Facts – Severe Weather – Power Outages 18. TTC Customer Town Hall 19. Property Tax Assessments MPAC 20. November Flag Raisings 21. Frozen Water Pipes – What you need to Know 22. Rouge Valley Centenary hospital 23. 2015 Climate March - Sunday, November 29! 24. Toronto's new Poet Laureate 25. Metrolinx Public Access Teleconference – Register 26. If I Ruled - Youth Conference 27. Quote of the Month 28. Websites for Community Use 29. E-News Policy and Contact Information ----------------- 1. Calendar ----------------- November 2, 2015 - Mohamed Fahmy at Toronto Reference Library November 3, 2015 - Toronto City Council Meeting 10 November 3, 2015 - Coronation Community Association of West Hill November 3, 2015 - Guild Renaissance Group Meeting November 4, 2015 - Toronto City Council Meeting 10 November 8, 2015 - Remembrance Day 2015 Ceremonies Scarborough Civic Centre November 9, 2015 - Government Management Committee November 10, 2015 - Scarborough Community Council November 10, 2015 - Guild Park and Gardens Resource Group Meeting November 10, 2015 - Guildwood Community Association Meeting November 11, 2015 - Remembrance Day November 11, 2015 - Remembrance Day: Kingston Road Cenotaph (Kingston and Danforth) (11am) November 11, 2015 - Remembrance Day: Royal Canadian Legion Branch 258 - 45 Lawson Rd (1:30 pm) November 12, 2015 - Public Works Committee: Presentation Standard of Care - Safe Drinking Water Act November 12, 2015 - Community Police Liaison Committee Meeting (CPLC) November 13, 2015 - CPLC - Family Skate Day – Heron Park C.C. 12 pm – 2 pm November 14, 2015 - KGO Adult Literacy Program - Bowl-a-thon Fundraiser Kennedy Bowl 7:00 pm November 15, 2015 - Start of Annual Police Toy Drive Starts November 15, 2015 – Santa Clause Parade November 16, 2015 - AGM - Curran Hall Community Association Meeting November 19, 2015 - 55th Annual Scarborough District Volunteer Recognition Event November 19, 2015 - Final Information Centre - Highland Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Biosolids Management Royal Canadian Legion - 45 Lawson Rd. November 20, 2015 – Welcome, Professor Bruce Kidd, 10th Principal University of Toronto Scarborough November 23, 2015 – Toronto Public Library Board Meeting November 24, 2015 - Annual Christmas Gala of Children’s Breakfast Clubs November 24, 2015 - Federation of Ontario Public Libraries November 25, 2015 - Federation of Ontario Public Libraries November 26, 2015 - Toronto Hydro Corporation Board of Directors Meeting November 27, 2015 – Toronto Region Conservation Authority November 27, 2015 - Federation of Ontario Public Libraries Board Meeting December 1, 2015 – City of Toronto Executive Committee Meeting December 2, 2015 - Scarborough Civic Centre Tree Lighting City and Community Events The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair - November 6 to 15, 2015 Santa Claus Parade Sunday, November 15, 2015 November 13, 2015 - CPLC - Family Skate Day – Heron Park C.C.: 292 Manse Rd, 12 pm – 2 pm November 14, 2015 - KGO Adult Literacy Program - Bowl-a-thon Fundraiser Kennedy Bowl, 2300 Lawrece Ave. E. 7:00 pm November 15, 2015 - Start of Annual Police Toy Drive. Drop off new toys 43 Division 4331 Lawrence Ave. November 16, 2015 - AGM - Curran Hall Community Association Meeting Curran Hall CC: 277 Orton Park Road 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. November 17, 2015 Community Meeting Guild Park and Gardens Site Update Church of the Holy Trinity Guildwood 85 Livingston Road 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm November 19, 2015 - Final Information Centre - Highland Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Biosolids Management Royal Canadian Legion - 45 Lawson Rd. 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm December 2, 2015 - Scarborough Civic Centre Tree Lighting. 150 Borough Drive in Square 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Photo with Santa (bring a camera) Free refreshments Free arts and crafts for kids, Story Time Free ice skating (weather permitting) Link to Flyer December 3, 2015 - Community Meeting: Planning of Heather Heights Walkway and Playground Curran Hall Community Centre: 277 Orton Park Road 7:00 pm December 12, 2015 - Great Guildwood Candy Cane Hunt Guild Park and Gardens 201 Guildwood Pkwy 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Please bring a non-perishable food donation for the West Hill Food Bank December 16, 2015 - Guild Park and Gardens Community Art Programming Consultation 65 Livingston Road, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm January 9th, 2016 Councillor Paul Ainslie Annual New Year Levee Cedar Ridge Creative Centre: 225 Confederation Drive 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Back to what's inside ------------------------------------ 2. Seven Oaks Community ------------------------------------ Transportation Services Traffic Study Westbound Left-Turn Priority Feature: Ellesmere Road at Neilson Road (PX901) Information Link Transportation Services has completed a review and concluded that a westbound left-turn priority feature is not justified at the subject intersection, at this time. Currently, the eastbound left-turn priority feature is callable by setback detector loop 6:15 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, and 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday to Sunday. The southbound left-turn priority feature is callable by setback detector loop 3:45 p.m. to 6:15 p.m., Monday to Friday. There are no left-turn priority features for westbound and northbound vehicles. To identify existing conditions, westbound left-turn queue and delay studies were conducted during the morning peak, off peak, and afternoon peak traffic periods. The results of the studies confirmed that during these traffic periods, no vehicles experienced any cycle delays when completing westbound left- turns. During our review, we noted that the eastbound through traffic movements are moderate and provided plenty of available gaps for the westbound left-turns. An intersection left-turn phase analysis was also undertaken to determine the need for a westbound left-turn priority feature. The results of the analysis indicate that a westbound left-turn priority feature is not justified during the morning peak, off peak, and afternoon peak periods. If you have any comments on this report please contact my office 416-396-7222. Scouting has never been more active in 7 Oaks... !st Centenary is quietly meeting at our area schools, training new adult leaders and showing our youth the important of OUT in ScOUTing outdoors! But we can still grow! Parents everywhere across Canada have seen the importance of reducing screen time and encouraging cooperative play with their youngsters. Scouting fits the bill perfectly! Medical professionals have warned about obesity. Scouting trims that package neatly! Business leaders are concerned that the youth of today will not be adequately trained for the demands of tomorrow. Scouts Canada with the funding of major corporations has introduced STEP - the first programme of its kind that shows girls and boys the fun of science and engineering in a play setting. Check it out! We meet Wednesdays at St Edmund Campion and Highcastle PS. Times and age groups vary so give us a call at 416-724-9215 and explore what Scouts can do for your boy or girl, ages 5 to 26!! Special Notice.