August 2017 Edition Volume 17 Issue 82 Outreach - Value - Input Making A Community Thrive Dear Neighbours, I trust you are having a wonderful summer while enjoying all Scarborough East has to offer! The 10th Anniversary of The Guild Alive with Culture Arts Festival was a great success this summer! With a record number of an estimated 5,000 visitors to the beautiful Guild Park and Gardens grounds, the event was enjoyed by all. The musical talent, and live performers, along with the artist vendors all expressed their enthusiasm for the rejuvenated grounds, Many are already asking about dates for next year's Festival! I want to thank my staff, the Guild Renaissance Group and all of the committee volunteers for their hard work in organizing the event. I can’t begin to thank them for their dedication to ensure the Festival’s success, it is very much appreciated. I would also like to thank all our event day volunteers. I am seeking your comments on a very important issue of short-term rentals across the city and in our community. This type of rental is widely known as "AirBnB" rentals. This past June the City adopted proposed regulations including gathering public input and seeking consultation. It is very important that you take part in the process and have your say – please take our survey (Phase 2), and let us know what you think of the proposed regulations. The survey will be open until August 18, 2017. You may also send your questions and comments to [email protected]. For more information visit www.toronto.ca/mlshaveyoursay Starting August 28, 2017, the City of Toronto will introduce an easier, more convenient process for disputing parking violations. Disputes will be handled by the City instead of through the courts, providing you with faster resolution and a more efficient process. You will be able to request an online review of your penalty, meaning the entire process can be completed without having to leave your home. If you'd like an in- person review, you will be able to book an appointment at a time that works for you. If you're not satisfied with the decision you will be able to request a second independent review of your penalty that will be final. For details about the new process visit toronto.ca/aps. Continue to enjoy the City's Canada 150 events throughout 2017, for a full listing of events please visit www.toronto.ca/canada150. Enjoy the remainder of your summer! All My Best, Paul W. Ainslie Ward 43 Scarborough East Index 1. Your Community News Sections 2. City Hall and Community Work 3. My Calendar and Community Events 4. Services and Job Opportunities in the Community 5. Get Involved in your Community 6. Projects, Grants and Public Service Information Toronto Region Conservation Authority Scarborough Waterfront Project (SWP) Guildwood Day Parade 1. Your Community News Sections Cedar Ridge Community & Cornell Community Coronation and West Hill Community Curran Hall Community Guildwood Village Community Seven Oaks Community High Rise News Metrolinx Updates Highland Creek Treatment Plant Update Paul with members of the Shree Swaminarayan Temple located at 6540 Kingston Road Cedar Ridge Community & Cornell Community top of your community news Back to Index Cedarbrae Library the list of activities Thursday August 24 – BBQ & Movie in the Park featuring "Finding Dory" Councillor Ainslie Annual Community Movie and Barbeque Night. Its time for my annual Picnic BBQ! Please join me and my staff on Thursday August 24 to enjoy a BBQ served by Crescent Foods, followed by a movie at 8:30 pm (dusk) featuring the Disney Pixar movie "Finding Dory". An invitation will also by delivered to your homes. Flyer. BBQ is scheduled for from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Movie is scheduled to begin at 8:30 pm Request for additional "Walk Time" - Markham Road at Lawrence Ave. East Transportation Services – Scarborough District conducted a review of the above noted issue. The results of the review indicates that changes to the existing signal display walk times at this intersection, are not recommended at this time. Please follow the link to the memorandum to see the full details of the review Watermain replacement on Susan Street from Lawrence Avenue East of Windover Drive. View Notice Start Date: August 21, 2017 - End Date: June 2018 The City of Toronto will replace the watermain and the City-owned portion of substandard water services on Susan Street from Lawrence Avenue East to Windover Drive. The water service is the underground pipe that brings water to your water meter and is owned by you and by the City. The part you own is from your house to the end of your property, the part the City owns is from the end of your property to the watermain. If you live on Susan Street in a house of the area described above, that was built before the mid-1950s your water service may be made of lead. Please read this fact sheet with important information about the risks of lead in drinking water, especially if someone in your house is pregnant, there are children under six years old, or there is an infant drinking formula made using tap water. Cedar Ridge Creative Centre 225 Confederation Drive Toronto, ON, M1G 1B2 416-396-4026 Email: [email protected] ● Cedar Ridge Studio Gallery ● City Arts Galleries ● Permanent Art Collection ● Contemporary Exhibitions: Exhibition schedule and residency information Paul hosting residents at one of his many annual community BBQ's The Coronation and West Hill Community top of your community news Back to Index Request for Traffic Control Signals or Pedestrian Crossover: Galloway Road at Coronation Drive Transportation Services – Scarborough District conducted a review of the above noted issue. The results of the review indicates that the installation of traffic control signals or a pedestrian crossover is not justified at the subject intersection at this time. Please follow the link to the memorandum to see the full details of the review New Development at 4434-4470 Kingston Rd Following our Community meeting on October 25, 2016 at St. Margaret Public School the developer did make an application for some minor variances which was heard at the Committee of adjustment meeting on August 10, 2017 application. A notice of this meeting was sent out to the surrounding community. This application as shown at the October 25 meeting is to construct a 6-storey, 143 unit residential building and a 3-storey, 18 unit stacked townhouse building at the north-east corner of Kingston Road and Falaise Road. View plans There are no public meetings required for this project as the application is on Kingston Road and is encompassed by the Kingston Road Incremental Growth Study. The developer has met all the height, density, and parking requirements required by the City of Toronto. If you however have any concerns or questions please call my office. During the community meeting in October, City staff addressed questions from residents and confirmed that the visitors' parking requirements for this project had been met. The developer had advised that the new homeowners had an opportunity to purchase parking spots and pointed out that a number of parking spots were still available that they had a surplus of spots available. Please also note that the City of Toronto has a 3 hour on-street parking limit which is enforced on a complaint basis. Speeding on Falaise Road I was approached by homeowners who reside on Falaise Road regarding speeding and the possibility of lowering the speed limit to 30KM or adding sidewalks to the road. If you would like to pursue this I require a petition signed by residents who live on Falaise Road. If you would like to speak on this matter further please call my office. 416-396-7222. Paul and Mayor John Tory at the Royal Legion Highland Creek Canada Day Celebrations Curran Hall Community Curran Hall Community Centre - AODA Compliant 277 Orton Park - 416-396-5156 Back to Index Paul cutting the ribbon for a new playground at Heather Heights Woods Park during of his many annual community BBQ's Request for Pedestrian Crossing Protection: Orton Park Road at Slan Avenue / Botany Hill Drive Transportation Services – Scarborough District conducted a review of the above- noted matter. The results of the review indicate that neither the installation of traffic control signals nor a pedestrian crossover are justified. Please follow the link to the memorandum to see the full details of the review Community Sign Boards for Curran Hall in Botany Hill Park Community sign boards will be installed to allow residents to exchange information along with notices and other community information. Please feel free to use the public community board or if you would like a notice posted in the park notice board inquire with staff at the Curran Hall Community Centre. top of your community news Paul at the Guild Inn Estate Grand Opening The Guildwood Village Community Guildwood Public Library link Arts Facility Development Update Building 191 Website update Back to Index Request to Review Traffic Issues: Kingston Road at Guildwood Parkway Transportation Services – Scarborough District conducted a review Corridor Signal study. The results of the review indicates that it is operating effectively and did not require modifications or enhancements to provide better signal timing or signal co-ordination on Kingston Road. Please follow the link to the memorandum to see the full details of the review Bus stop at Rowatson and Guildwood Parkway TTC has advised that they are eliminating the Rowatson Bus stops on Guildwood Parkway. The stop spacing in this area is considerably less than the 300 to 400 metres, which is the TTC board approved stop spacing service standards that they consider to best balance the need to provide customers with good local access to our transit stops and reasonably speedy and reliable service once aboard our vehicles.