Councillor Jaye Robinson's June ENewsletter

6/14/2018 Councillor Jaye Robinson's June eNewsletter
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June 2018 eNewsletter
Dear Friends and Neighbours,
This spring, I've had an opportunity to connect with neighbours in all corners of Ward 25. At City
Hall, I've been overseeing the implementation of new city-wide policies related to development,
road safety and waste management.
In May, City Council adopted the new Residential Infill Construction Strategy, the culmination
of a comprehensive, interdivisional review that I spearheaded in 2014. This report summarizes
our efforts to improve and streamline the City's response to problem residential infill construction
sites over the past four years. The successful passage of this report is an important victory for our
neighbourhoods, and I would like to thank the many Ward 25ers who provided valuable input
throughout this process. You can learn more about the Residential Infill Construction Strategy
in this newsletter's feature article.
Also at the May City Council meeting, I moved a motion to lift the 18 year-old moratorium on the
creation of new Community Safety Zones and have requested that staff accelerate the roll out of
Community Safety Zones as quickly as possible. In the article below I explain how this initiative
will improve the safety of school-aged children, our most vulnerable road users, traveling to and
from school.
Throughout my tenure as your City Councillor, I've made it my priority to continually enhance and
expand the green space in Ward 25. I'm excited to announce that several park improvements are
on the way, you can find out more in the Parks Updates section of this newsletter.
To conclude, I would like to thank you for your engagement over the busy winter and spring
seasons. The various local and city-wide initiatives described in this newsletter would not be
possible without your support. In particular, I would like to thank all of the Ward 25ers who made
my Community Environment Day one of the most successful in the City. You can read a brief
recap of my Environment Day below and a summary of upcoming events in Ward 25, here.
As always, please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions, suggestions, or
concerns. You can send me an email at Councillor_Robinson@toronto.ca or give me a call at
https://mailchi.mp/f6efcc7f3b5f/councillor-jaye-robinsons-enewsletter?e=[UNIQID] 1/34
(416) 395-6408.
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I look forward to hearing from you!
Warm regards,
Table of Contents
New Policies to Protect Our Preparing for Hydro Outages

Neighbourhoods - Environment Day Wrap Up
Residential Infill Strategy The State of Toronto's Blue
Midtown in Focus - Yonge- Bin Recycling Program
Eglinton Secondary Plan Growing the Gardens - A
Planning Reform - Local TBG Master Plan
Planning Appeal Support Rehabilitating the Don River
Community Safety Zones in Out and About in Ward 25
School Zones Park Updates
The Vision Zero Challenge Development Updates
April's Extreme Weather Public Events
New Policies to Protect our Neighbourhoods

- Residential Infill Construction Strategy
Over the years, I've received countless emails from Ward 25 residents concerned about disruptive
residential infill construction sites in their neighbourhoods.
At the June 2014 meeting of the Planning and Growth Management Committee, I moved a series
of motions directing Toronto Building to improve the City's response to problematic sites and
ensure that buildings are constructed according to approved plans and permissions.
Thanks to the invaluable input from Ward 25 residents, I was able to spearhead the development
of a comprehensive, interdivisional Residential Infill Construction Strategy. The Strategy
focuses on three major areas: streamlining the City's complaint management process,
encouraging good construction practices, and improving communication with residents. Several
aspects of this strategy have already been implemented, including:
Additional Building Inspection—In 2017, Toronto Building implemented a required

introductory inspection to set out expectations and consequences at the outset of the
construction process.
Inter-Divisional Working Group—Established to create a complaint tracking policy and
procedure to enable the City to respond more quickly and effectively to resident
complaints.
As-built Survery—Builders are required to submit an as-built survey completed by a
certified Ontario Land Surveyor prior to the construction of the first-floor walls to confirm
the location and height of the building.
Training for Inspectors—Building Inspectors are now being trained to recognize zoning
issues to ensure that buildings are in compliance with approved plans and permits.
An update on the new Residential Infill Construction Strategy was adopted by the Planning and
Growth Management Committee in May 2018. This update specifically included the
recommendations to:
Require builders to provide a public notice sign on site, including contact and building
permit information. The purpose is to provide the public with a gateway to real-time
information about permissions and enforcements. This policy will be enforced by requiring
builders to submit a photo of the sign posted on site.
Continue and expand the Dedicated Enforcement Unit, an inter-divisional unit to survey
properties across the City and identify all outstanding issues. In the 2017 summer pilot
program, 117 of the 139 sites that required follow-up achieved compliance within two
weeks.
Empower Toronto Building Inspectors to levy fines for construction fencing infractions.
Currently, only Transportation Services or Municipal Licensing & Standards are able to
enforce fencing by-laws. This amendment will make the inspection process more efficient,
as only the Building Inspector will need to visit the site.
The Residential Infill Construction Strategy has also included the production of several new online
and printed resources for Torontonians, including a dedicated residential infill construction
website providing links to all relevant information. Residents can now find the current status of all
building permits and inspections on the Building Permit Status page.
The Good Neighbour Guide and Homeowner's Guide to Building Permits are also fantastic
resources for residents looking to learn more about residential infill construction in their
neighbourhoods.
After four years, I am pleased to see the regulations inspired by my original motion finally being
implemented. I'm hopeful that these initiatives will improve transparency and accessibility for
Ward 25ers throughout the residential infill construction process.
Click here to access The Good Neighbour Guide online.
Midtown in Focus - Yonge-Eglinton Secondary Plan

At the Planning and Growth Management Committee meeting in June, City Planning staff
presented their recommended Yonge-Eglinton Secondary Plan. This Final Report was
informed by the Midtown in Focus Planning Study which began as a public realm exercise to
improve parks, open space, and streetscapes in the Yonge-Eglinton neighbourhood. In 2015, I
directed staff to expand the scope of the study to include a review of the area's infrastructure
capacity, including transit, water, schools and utility services.
While I recognize that there are many useful aspects of the draft Yonge-Eglinton Secondary Plan,
I am concerned by the proposed permitted building heights and the parkland deficit in the north-
east quadrant. I've spent many hours over the past few weeks consulting with senior City Staff,
Chair of the Planning and Growth Management Committee, and most importantly, concerned
neighbours.
On my behalf, the Chair of the Planning and Growth Management Committee moved a motion to
defer consideration of the item until another community meeting is held. This meeting is intended
to specifically address the permitted building heights in the north-east quadrant and the lack of
green space in the area.

I have included the details below:
DATE: Thursday, June 21, 2018
TIME: 6:30-8:30pm
LOCATION: The Roehampton Hotel, Eglinton Room

808 Mount Pleasant Rd, Toronto, ON
I worked closely with the Chair to develop the long list of motions he moved at Planning and
Growth Management Committee on June 7. These motions address a number of outstanding
issues, in addition to those identified above, including:
Permitted Heights: Lowering the permitted building heights to reduce the proposed
density in the north-east quadrant and directing staff to list the heights in metres, rather
than storeys.
Infrastructure: Requesting a report back on the appropriate use of holding provisions to
ensure that there is sufficient infrastructure in the Yonge-Eglinton Secondary Plan Area.
Parks: Determining potential parkland sites in the north-east quadrant of the Secondary
Plan Area.
Transit: Directing City Staff to conduct a further assessment of short and long term service
improvements to ease crowding on Line 1 and to consider delivering the Relief Line North
and South as one undertaking.
Schools: Requesting City Staff to meet with the Ministry of Education and Ministry of
Municipal Affairs to explore a funding strategy to support the timely provision of local
school facilities.
Employment: Exploring opportunities to increase employment opportunities in the study
area.
The full series of motions can be found online, here.
If you haven't already, please let me know your thoughts on the draft Yonge-Eglinton Secondary
Plan. You can email me directly at councillor_robinson@toronto.ca.
Planning Reform - Local Planning Appeal Support

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After many long years fighting against the Ontario Municipal Board, I am pleased to report that, as
of April 3, 2018, all new planning appeals will be directed to the new Local Planning Appeals
Tribunal.
My overriding concern with the prior OMB process was the lack of accessibility and transparency
for residents. While developers can assemble large teams of qualified experts, the costs of
participating in an OMB mediation or hearing were prohibitive for concerned neighbours and
residents' associations.
The planning reform legislation passed by the Province in December 2017 implemented new
Local Planning Appeal Support Centres (LPASC) to provide free advice and support to residents
on local planning matters.
In April, the Toronto LPASC opened its doors to the public for the first time. The LPASC is an
independent agency of the Province of Ontario, accountable to a board of directors. The stated
purpose of the organization is to help "people understand and navigate the land use planning and
appeal process in Ontario." Chapter 4 of the LPSCA Act (2017) outlines the following support
services:
1. Information on land use planning.

2. Guidance on Tribunal procedures.
3. Advice or representation.
4. Any other services prescribed by the regulations.
I would encourage all residents concerned about a development application in their

neighbourhood to contact the LPASC for more information about the appeal process. If applicable,
the LPASC will also provide planning and legal support in certain cases.
Hours: Monday – Friday

8:30am – 5:00pm
Address: 700 Bay Street, 12th Floor
Telephone: 647-499-1646 or Toll-free: 1-800-993-8410
Email: info@lpasc.ca
Web: https://www.lpasc.ca
If you are interested, you can read more about improvements to the land use planning and
appeals system, here.
Community Safety Zones in School Zones

At the May City Council meeting, I moved a motion to lift the 18 year-old moratorium on the
creation of new Community Safety Zones.
The Highway Traffic Act permits the designation of a portion of a highway within 150 metres from
the entrance or exit from a school as a School Safety Zone. By creating Community Safety Zones,
the City of Toronto can further extend safety measures beyond the prescribed 150 metre frontage
of schools in School Safety Zones.
The creation of new Community Safety Zones will designate the extended frontages of the 754
kindergarten to grade 8 schools within the Toronto District School Board and Toronto Catholic
District School Board as Community Safety Zones. I also moved a motion at the most recent
Public Works and Infrastructure Committee to ensure that all eligible Public and Catholic French
Language School Boards are included in this initiative.
Additionally, I requested that the General Manager of Transportation Services report on ways to
accelerate the roll out and implementation of Community Safety Zones as quickly as possible.
The implementation strategy calls for the consideration of a number of safety improvements in
Community Safety Zones, including:
New school ahead signs with flashing beacons;

"School" pavement stencils;
"Watch Your Speed" driver feedback signs;
Zebra markings at pedestrian crosswalks;
Elevated crosswalks;
Painted lane width reductions and curb radius reductions;
Flexible in-road warning signs; and
Bollards.
Following approval at City Council, roughly 250-300 schools will have designated Community
Safety Zones by Q4 of 2018. We must be more aggressive in making Toronto's roads safer for our
school-aged children, our most vulnerable road users.
The Vision Zero Challenge

At the end of May, I was pleased to bring opening remarks at the official launch of the Vision Zero
Challenge - the City's latest joint measure to help improve road safety.
The Vision Zero Challenge is an 8-week competition where participants will work to develop
innovative and data driven solutions to make Toronto’s streets safer for everyone, today and in the
future.
The Challenge calls on civic innovators, transit users, data scientists, designers, urban and
transportation aficionados, citizens, academics and advocates to answer one question:
How might we use data, design and technology to make all Toronto road users, especially
seniors, newcomers and school children, safer immediately, and enable predictive and high
priority interventions in the future?
I want to wish the best of luck to all teams and individuals competing in The Vision Zero
Challenge. Your passion and efforts to discover how data, design and technology can be used to
make all road users safer is the next step toward enhancing Toronto's Road Safety Plan. I look
forward to seeing the innovative and life-saving solutions that will be developed through the
Challenge!
April's Unseasonal Extreme Weather Event
On April 14, 15 and 16, the City of Toronto experienced an extreme weather event with strong
winds, ice pellets, snow, freezing rain and flooding rain.
Due to the time of year, there were fewer snow clearing resources available than at the height of
the winter season. As a result, I received many phone calls and emails from Ward 25ers who
expressed their frustration and concerns with the City's response to the unseasonal ice storm.
For this reason, I reached out to the General Manager of Transportation Services to share these
concerns. As they are responsible for managing and implementing the clean-up efforts following
storms and other weather events, I urgently requested that Transportation Services employ all
resources necessary to ensure our local roads and sidewalks were cleared and safe for residents
as soon as possible.
Additionally, at the April City Council meeting following the ice storm, I moved a motion requesting
Transportation Services to report on the response to April 2018's extreme winter weather
emergency, lessons learned and recommendations to improve the City's response to extreme
weather events in the future. As the City does after every major event, staff will be reviewing the
response to the storm and determining how we can improve our services.
Although Transportation Services staff were able to retroactively mobilize several clearing
machines, the City must be better prepared to respond to all weather events in the future.
On a positive note, I must commend Toronto Hydro crews on their response to the ice storm as
they worked quickly to restore power to more than 44,000 customers. Forestry crews also dealt
with more than 500 tree-related calls and the TTC worked hard to keep service running despite
weather complications and weather-related power outages.
With this unseasonal weather behind us, I hope that we are now looking forward to a warm and
productive summer!
Preparing for Hydro Outages in the City of Toronto
This month, the City of Toronto has experienced several windstorms, with winds reaching over
110/km per hour. These storms have resulted in damaged trees, homes and powerlines – causing
blackouts in neighbourhoods across Ward 25.
In events such as these, I reach out to the President of Toronto Hydro to confirm that power will
be restored to local residents as soon as possible. I also recently met with the Chair of Toronto
Hydro to discuss how to prepare for and remain safe during future storms and power outages.
Although we cannot prevent all power outages, for reasons often beyond our control, I will
continue working hard in conjunction with Toronto Hydro to provide this level of service to Ward
25ers.
In the event of a power outage, it's important to be aware of what to do and who to call. Toronto
Hydro works diligently to mitigate power outages and has specific protocols in place for both non-
emergency and emergency outage situations.
During a non-emergency outage, power outages can be reported online or by phone at (416)
542-8000. Once the outage is reported, crews are dispatched to the site, the damage and exact
location of the problem are assessed and repairs are completed. After Toronto Hydro has
complete repairs on the power outage site, the repairs are tested and validated to ensure the
problem has been resolved, and finally, power is restored.
The vast majority of streetlights in the City of Toronto are owned and maintained by Toronto
Hydro. You can also report streetlight outages online, by calling Toronto Hydro at (416) 542-8000
or through 311.
The procedure during emergency situations varies slightly, and Toronto Hydro has a priority
sequence established when it comes to power restoration. However, outage durations can vary
from case-to-case for reasons such as weather, age of equipment, backyard transformers and
powerline and private property.
Typically during an emergency power outage, Toronto Hydro will first restore outages that are the
most critical to public safety - including hospitals, fire, police and essential city-wide systems.
Toronto Hydro then prioritizes stations or other major feeder lines serving the largest number of
customers before restoring power to smaller neighbourhoods, streets and individual homes or
businesses.
Visit Toronto Hydro's website to learn more about the power restoration process and what to do
during a power outage.
My Environment Day Wrap-Up

On May 5th, neighbours from all over Ward 25 joined me at the York Mills Collegiate Institute to
donate and recycle their used materials. Ward 25 had one of the most well-attended Community
Environment Days in the City of Toronto!
Thanks to the incredible engagement from residents at this year's event, there was an
overwhelming amount of donations that went to help local schools and community organizations.
The Toronto Salvation Army even had to bring in a second collection truck to accommodate all of
the great donations they received!
Countless electronics, household hazardous waste items and used pens were also brought to my
Environment Day for safe disposal, making the City of Toronto more green and clean. In the
interest of being green, free compost was in high demand at my event as families geared up for
spring gardening.
I was pleased to have the opportunity to speak with many friends in the ward, as well as new
neighbours, about both achievements and emerging issues in Ward 25. Thank you to all who
stopped by my booth to say hello - without your contributions, donations and disposals, my
Environment Day would not have been such a great success.
I also would like to thank the dedicated volunteers, organizations, and staff who attended. It was
great to see so many City divisions involved in my Community Environment Day including
Toronto Water, Solid Waste Management Services and 311. Community organizations such as
Live Green Toronto, Toronto Hydro and the Salvation Army made major contributions to my
Environment Day as well, both in terms of donation collections and providing information to
residents about their organizations.
This is one my favourite events in Ward 25 and I am already looking forward to next year's
Community Environment Day!
The State of Toronto's Blue Bin Recycling Program

The City of Toronto is home to the fourth largest municipal waste management system in North
America, managing approximately 200,000 tonnes of recyclables annually through its Blue Bin
Recycling Program.
Last month, Solid Waste Management Services (SWMS) brought forward a report on the State of
Toronto's Blue Bin Recycling Program.
As Chair of the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee, I was concerned by the challenges
emphasized within the report regarding blue bin contamination, recent developments in
international markets and the delay in transition towards full extended producer responsibility.
Waste Audit results have indicated that contamination in the Blue Bin Recycling Program has
been increasing since 2013, at both single family and multi-residential locations. Contaminated
recycling is currently costing the City millions annually and last year more than 52,000 tonnes of
non-recyclable material was incorrectly put in the Blue Bin.
The most common culprits of blue bin contamination are:
Organic wastes;
Oversized materials;
Textiles;
Black plastics;
Hot beverage containers; and
Single-serve coffee pods.
Contamination in the Blue Bin Recycling Program has been increasing over time due to a
number of factors. Residents in the City of Toronto are often confused by the City of Toronto's
recycling program, as items that are accepted in one municipality's recycling program may not be
accepted in another.
At the most recent Public Works and Infrastructure Committee meeting, I requested that staff
address misleading advertising of products and/or packaging recyclability in Toronto. Many
residents feel they are recycling right by following labels on the product, however, these items
may not be accepted in Toronto's specific recycling program. This may lead to further
contamination that deems a recycling bin as waste. This is confusing and unfair to our residents.
I also moved a motion requesting SWMS to report on the ability of the City of Toronto to require
retailers of textile material in the City to post reuse, recyclability and waste disposal options at the
point of purchase. The average Toronto household throws out about 13 kg/29 lbs of clothing and
other textiles every year. Unfortunately, when these textiles are placed in the blue bin, they can
tangle sorting machines, damage equipment and cause workplace injuries.
Overall, there is a lack of awareness of the negative implications of improper disposal of non-
recyclable items and recycling correctly.
The state of Toronto's Blue Bin program is concerning and residents must do their part to ensure
they are recycling right, preventing contamination and doing their part to reduce the production
and use of recyclable materials. When perfectly good recyclables end up in the landfill, it costs the
City of Toronto and our residents.
Confused which products go where? Visit the City's Waste Wizard to search over 2,000 different
waste products and determine the appropriate disposal techniques.
As one of the largest and most successful municipal recycling programs in North America, the
City of Toronto's Solid Waste Management Services continues to address contamination, react
quickly to changing market dynamics, and provide a strong platform on the transition to an
extended producer responsibility model.
Subscribe Growing the Gardens - A Toronto Botanical Gardens

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Master Plan
Located within Edwards Gardens, at the corner of Lawrence Avenue and Leslie Street in Ward 25,
lies a hidden gem in the City's park system - the Toronto Botanical Garden (TBG).
The TBG is a dynamic hub that connects people and plants through conservation, research and
education. Currently, the Garden has limited space and resources to achieve their full potential.
For this reason, City staff from the TBG and Parks, Forestry and Recreation have developed a
holistic, long-term plan to transform the space into a globally acclaimed botanical garden.
The Master Plan proposes a seamless boundary between Edwards Gardens and the TBG, re-
imagining the gardens as a major cultural attraction for Torontonians and tourists alike. In April
2018, I played an instrumental role in City Council's unanimous support for "Growing the
Gardens" and implementing the TBG's proposed Master Plan.
Following Council approval, the Master Plan will expand the TBG from four to 35 acres of
gardens, including changes to garden design, restoration and parking, as well as new gateways,
pathways and programming spaces. These changes will allow the TBG to improve amenities,
expand programming and enhance the visitor experience.
I strongly support the City’s partnership with the Toronto Botanical Garden and look forward to
seeing this exciting initiative come to fruition in the years to come.
Rehabilitating the Don River

I have long advocated for the protection and conservation of Toronto's shared freshwater
resources. In 1987, an International Joint Commission classified the City of Toronto's waterfront
as an "Area of Concern in the Great Lakes Basin," due in part to the Don River's poor water
quality. For this reason, I moved a motion in 2012 directing City staff to accelerate the
rehabilitation of the Don River.
In response to my motion, City staff presented a report on the Don River and Central Waterfront
Project at the February meeting of the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee (PWIC). As the
Committee Chair, I again requested an acceleration of the various Don River and Central
Waterfront projects. These initiatives include the construction of the Coxwell Bypass Tunnel, an
important step toward our long-term goal of significant water quality improvements in the City of
Toronto.
The Don River and Central Waterfront Project was initiated in 2008 as part of the City's 25-year
Wet Weather Flow Master Plan to mitigate the impacts of stormwater runoff and combined
sewer outflow on our freshwater systems. I am committed to advancing initiatives to improve
water quality conditions and ecosystem health in Toronto and am pleased to move forward on this
important project.
Out and About in Ward 25

Wanless Park Spring Fair
The Wanless Spring Fair was another great success this year. It was fun being an egg toss official
and awarding prizes to the winners of the Hungry Hippo game. Thank you to all of the volunteers
from the Bedford Wanless Ratepayers Association who made it a great event!
Hoggs Hollow Valley Fair
It was great to see many neighbours out at the Hoggs Hollow Valley Fair. Thank you to all of the
volunteers and organizers for a memorable event!
LPAA Family Fun Day
It was great to attend the 50th Annual Lawrence Park Athletic Association Family Fun Day on
June 9th and to award the Magwood trophy to the winner of the Egg Toss. It was a terrific event
organized by the LPAA volunteers!
Korean Canadian Cultural Association
This month, I had a great meeting with the Korean Canadian Cultural Association located in Ward
25 – Don Valley West.
Yonge Lawrence BIA's Village Day
The Yonge Lawrence BIA hosted another terrific Village Day this year. The sidewalk sale was a
great success with the participation of many local businesses. Thank you to everyone who
stopped by my booth to say hello!
Toronto French School's Kermesse
I was pleased to attend this year's Kermesse at the Toronto French School - another successful
fun fair with a great turn out. Congratulations on a fantastic event!
St. Andrew's Community BBQ
It was great to see friends and neighbours at the the St. Andrew's Community BBQ. I was tasked
with a tough job judging the drawing contest! Congratulations to all of the talented participants.
Tournament Tennis Park Club
It was wonderful day for the Little Aces Tennis event. Thank you to all volunteers and everyone at
the Tournament Tennis Park Club who helped to make the event a great success!
Park Updates
Banbury Park Redpath Park

Blythwood Stair Replacement Rippleton Park
Project Wanless Park
Mossgrove Park Wilket Creek Park
Ranleigh Park Windfields Park
Banbury Park
The existing playground structure to the west of the community centre in Banbury Park will be
replaced. Public consultation on the playground structure’s design will be held in 2018, with
construction of the enhanced play area scheduled for later in 2019.

Blythwood Stair Replacement Project
After pushing for several years, the staircase in Blythwood Ravine Park is finally being rebuilt. The
contractor has been on site throughout May and June, and is expected to install the handrails by
the end of June.
The project is scheduled for completion by the end of July 2018.
Mossgrove Park
I have been working closely with the community to finalize the design plans for playground
enhancements in Mossgrove Park. There is a final design in place for Mossgrove Park's
playground and construction will begin in the coming months.
The park enhancements will feature a newly built children's playground with swings, slides and
play areas for children of all ages.
Parks staff have confirmed that construction of the play structure is expected to begin this
summer and that park improvements are expected to be completed this fall.
Ranleigh Park
This June, residents participated in a community consultation to provide feedback on the potential
designs for Ranleigh Park.
Redpath Park
I have requested that City staff dedicate significant resources to the revitalization of Redpath Park
and the surrounding area. As a result of my request, funds will be also be allocated to various
streetscape enhancements in the neighbourhood, including wider sidewalks, street furniture, and
green landscaping.
In addition to streetscape improvements, Erskine Avenue and Keewatin Avenue will also be
outfitted with increased road safety measures.
Rippleton Park
In 2018, select Rippleton Park trails and pathways will be fully replaced and revitalized. The
replacement of existing pavement will allow for the widening of new pathways, while also
addressing water ponding and site grading updates.
Staff will be reviewing the existing lighting and benches in Rippleton Park to determine where
replacements and updates are necessary.
Wanless Park
Parks staff will be resurfacing the sports pad in Wanless Park and repairing, replacing or adding
benches as needed in 2018.
Wilket Creek Park
Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) have
been working on major park enhancements for Wilket Creek Park. This long-term rehabilitation
project will include the replacement of several trails and a bridge over Wilket Creek, mitigating
erosion and flooding damage. Additional trees will also be planted throughout the park.
The Wilket Creek rehabilitation project is set for completion in 2020.
Windfields Park
I'm pleased to report that the Windfields Park project is currently on schedule. Parks staff have
been working with site supervisors to determine the project scope, and have confirmed that the
existing deteriorating bridge will be removed and replaced.
The existing pathways approaching the bridge will be realigned and moved farther from the
eroding water course.
The bridge bank will also be rehabilitated to mitigate the erosion caused by flooding and inclement
weather. Benches within the park will also be repaired and replaced.
Development Updates
14-16 Elvina Gardens & 197- 110-120 Broadway Avenue

197R Erskine Avenue 66 Broadway Avenue
37 Wilket Road 55 Erskine Avenue
2706 Bayview Avenue 2851 Yonge Street
2535-2537 Bayview Avenue 2654-2660 Bayview Avenue

4155 Yonge Street
14-16 Elvina Gardens and 197-197R Erskine Avenue
I'm very happy to report that my motion directing the City to continue to oppose the
application for 14-16 Elvina Gardens at the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) passed at
North York Community Council in June.
At the May meeting of City Council, I successfully passed a motion to refer this report to
North York Community Council. My intention was to provide neighbours with an opportunity
to voice their concerns directly to my fellow councillors.
After listening to the impassioned remarks from members of the community, I spoke at
length about my unresolved concerns. The proposed townhomes are too tall, are not
directly accessible from a public sidewalk or street, and do not respect the character of the
surrounding neighbourhood.
As you may know, North York Community Council very rarely votes to oppose an
application at the OMB after City Planning has expressed their support for the revised
plans. In an unprecedented show of support, the North York Councillors voted
unanimously in favour of my motion.
This was a resounding victory for the surrounding neighbourhood, and I would like to thank
the many neighbours who attended the North York Community Council meeting and
submitted their letters for consideration.
37 Wilket Road
Applicant: Goldberg Group

Proposal: Five townhouses fronting onto Bayview Avenue. The existing dwelling would be
demolished. An application to sever the lands has also been filed with the Committee of
Adjustment. The severed lands to the south would contain a new detached dwelling
fronting onto Wilket Road.
Status: This application was submitted in April 2018 and is currently under review by City
Planners. A Preliminary Report was presented at North York Community Council in June,
where I moved a motion to extend the notice area for the community consultation meeting.
City Planning has not set a date for the public meeting.
Contact: Sarah Ovens (City Planner) at 416-395-7129 or Sarah.Ovens@toronto.ca.
2706 Bayview Avenue
Applicant: Larendale Homes
Proposal: Three, three-storey townhouse units fronting onto Bayview Avenue. The existing
detached dwelling would be relocated to the back of the lot.
Status: The applicant circumvented the City's planning process and appealed to the OMB
in 2017. A prehearing conference has been scheduled for June 13, 2018.
Contact: Kathryn Moore (City Planner) at 416-395-7176 or Kathryn.Moore@toronto.ca.

Azeem Patel (Case Coordinator) at 416-326-6782 or Azeem.Patel3@ontario.ca.
2535-2537 Bayview Avenue
Applicant: Walker, Nott, Dragicevic Associates Limited
Proposal: Eight, three-storey townhouses and four single detached dwellings.
Status: The Preliminary Report was considered at the April 4, 2018 meeting of North York
Community Council. I moved a motion to extend the notice area for the community
consultation meeting on April 23, which was well-attended by neighbours in the area. City
Planners are currently reviewing this application, taking into account the recent influx of
community feedback.
Contact: Simona Rasanu (Assistant Planner) at 416-395-7687 or

Simona.Rasanu@toronto.ca.
4155 Yonge Street
Applicant: Goldberg Group

Proposal: A 14-storey residential building on the western portion of the site, over the
existing TTC tunnel
Status: Unfortunately, the applicant circumvented the City's planning process and
appealed to the OMB immediately prior to the February 2018 community consultation
meeting. City Planners are currently reviewing this application as they prepare a Request
for Directions report to be considered at City Council in late 2018 or early 2019.
Contact: Valeria Maurizio (City Planner) at 416-395-7052 or

Valeria.Maurizio@toronto.ca. Ben Bath (Case Coordinator) at 416-326-6780 or
Ben.Bath@ontario.ca.
110-120 Broadway Avenue
Applicant: Hunter and Associates
Proposal: A 28-storey and 25-storey tower connected by a six-storey base building.
in December 2017. A prehearing conference has been scheduled for July 31, 2018.
City Planning hosted a community consultation meeting in February 2018, followed by a

tenant meeting on May 9, 2018. City Planning is in the process of completing a Request for
Directions report in response to the recent OMB appeal.
Contact: Cynthia Owusu-Gyimah (City Planner) at 416-395-7126 or Cynthia.Owusu-

Gyimah@toronto.ca. Tamara Zwarycz (Case Coordinator) at 416-326-6790 or
Tamara.Zwarycz@ontario.ca.
66 Broadway Avenue
Applicant: Beaux Properties International
Proposal: A two-storey addition on top of the existing residential units.
Status: The applicant is working to revise their plans to eliminate the originally-proposed,
four-storey townhouse structure. City staff will review their application after the revised
plans have been submitted.

Gyimah@toronto.ca.
55 Erskine Avenue
Applicant: Bousfields Inc.

Proposal: A 12-storey residential building fronting on Broadway Avenue. The existing 17-
storey rental apartment building on the site will be retained.
in December 2017. A prehearing conference has been scheduled for August 17, 2018. City
Planners are currently drafting a Request for Direction Report in response to the recent
appeal.

Gyimah@toronto.ca. Graham Frank (Case Coordinator) at 416-326-3047 or
Graham.Frank@ontario.ca.
2851 Yonge Street
Applicant: R.E. Millward and Associates Ltd.
Proposal: An eight-storey, 49 unit rental apartment building.
Status: After a positive staff report, I moved to approve this application at North York
Community Council in June 2017 on the condition that the rear setback align with the Mid-
Rise Guidelines.
The applicant appealed this decision to the OMB and I directed a City Solicitor to attend in
support of Community Council's decision. The hearing was held March 13-14, 2018. On
April 18, the OMB released their decision to allow the appeal and approve the proposed
development.

Gyimah@toronto.ca. Graham Frank (Case Coordinator) at 416-326-3047 or
Graham.Frank@ontario.ca.
2654-2660 Bayview Avenue
Applicant: Larendale Group
Proposal: A total of fifteen residential units including eight, four-storey townhouses with at-
grade parking and seven, 2.5-storey single detached dwellings.
Status: This application was submitted in April 2018 and is currently under review by City
Planning staff.
Contact: Marian Prejel (Senior Planner) 416-392-9337 or Marian.Prejel@toronto.ca.
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Caring for the Earth: Introduction to Organic Gardening
Date: June 15
Time: 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Don Mills Library (888 Lawrence Ave E)
This hands-on workshop will introduce participants to the simple ways that they can
improve plant health without the use of any damaging chemical fertilizers or
pesticides. Beginning with a discussion of soil structure, and a hands-on activity, the
workshop will cover soil fertility, soil fertility amendments and the basic tenets of organic
landscape health management.
Call 416-395-5710 to register or for more information, visit the Toronto Public Library's
website here.
Father's Day in Ward 25
Date: June 17
Location: Uptown Yonge BIA & Yonge Lawrence Village BIA
Father's Day is this weekend! Shop local for the perfect gift in the Uptown Yonge and
Yonge Lawrence neighbourhoods.
There is always something going on in the Ward 25 BIA neighbourhoods. For store
directories and more information, visit the Uptown Yonge's website and Yonge Lawrence
Village's website.
Garden Days at the Toronto Botanical Garden

Date: June 16 – June 24
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Toronto Botanical Garden (777 Lawrence Avenue East)
Garden Days is Canada’s country-wide celebration of the vital role of gardens and
gardening in our communities and in our lives. This nine-day program of activities and
events is for gardening enthusiasts, families, schools and tourists alike. Garden Days is an
opportunity for Canadians to enjoy their own garden, visit or take part in new garden
experiences, get inspired at their local garden centre or travel to a nearby destination to
enjoy their favourite garden.
To see a full list of Garden Days activities and events, visit the Toronto Botanical
Garden's website.
TNLC Lions Annual BBQ and Volunteer Appreciation Event
Date: June 20
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Banbury Community Centre (120 Banbury Road)
The Toronto Netrayla Lions Club (TNLC) is holding their annual BBQ. Food, drinks, games
and music will be featured!
The TNLC also asks that attendees please bring non-perishable food items to the event for
donation to local food banks.
Visit their website here for more details.
Honey Tasting at the Toronto Botanical Garden

Date: June 27
Time: 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Location: Toronto Botanical Garden (777 Lawrence Ave E)
Did you know that Ontario honey comes in a variety of flavours, textures, scents and
nuances based on floral sources and geography? Explore the honey-making process and
refine your palate with this guided taste tour of local honey.
To view all upcoming events and to register for honey tasting, visit the Toronto Botanical
Garden's website.
The Edwards Summer Music Series
Date: Every Thursday from July 5 – August 23

Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Toronto Botanical Garden (777 Lawrence Ave East)
Enjoy outdoor concerts by a variety of popular artists set in the natural beauty of the
Toronto Botanical Garden. These free concerts will take place rain or shine, in the
courtyard adjacent to the historic barn in Edwards Gardens. Don't forget to bring your own
chair!
Barbequed burgers, hot dogs, grilled vegetables and beverages will be served from 5 p.m.
until close on the licensed café patio.
Check out the Toronto Botanical Garden's website for more information.
Summerlicious
Date: July 6 – July 22
Summerlicious, produced by the City of Toronto, will feature meals from 200 of Toronto's
favourite restaurants. Three-course prix fixe lunch menus are priced at $23, $28 and $33,
and dinners are priced at $33, $43 and $53.
Reservations are strongly recommended and are to be made directly with the participating
dining establishments. A complete list of participating restaurants is available here.
James' Journey Event
Date: September 22
Time: Doors open at 7:00 p.m.
Location: The Pilot (22 Cumberland Street)

James' Journey is back for its 6th annual fundraising event, with the funds going to support
mental health walk-in clinics and counselling at Skylark. There will be food, drinks and live
entertainment by the North 7 & John Famous.
To purchase tickets and for more information, visit this link.
The Yonge Lawrence Village BIA's 14th Annual Artwalk
Date: October 4 – October 24

Location: Yonge Street between Lawrence Avenue and Yonge Boulevard
In partnership with The North Toronto Group of Artists (NTGA), the Yonge Lawrence Village
BIA is presenting its annual Artwalk. Over 60 businesses display the works of local artists in
storefront windows and establishments along Yonge Street.
Visit the Yonge Lawrence Village BIA's website.
Toronto Botanical Garden Organic Farmer's Market
Date: Every Thursday

Time: 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Location: Toronto Botanical Garden (777 Lawrence Ave. E.)
Head to the Toronto Botanical Garden on Thursday to pick up local produce, bread, meat,
cheese, honey, prepared food and more.
For more information, please click here.
Upcoming Programs at Toronto Public Libraries in Ward 25
As you know, Ward 25 is home to two great public libraries: Locke and Don Mills.
There are a number of upcoming events and programs for all ages.
If you'd like to learn more about what's in store, please click here.
North York Harvest Food Bank
Help keep food on the North York Harvest Food Bank's shelves so that members of the
community can feed their families.
For more information on how to donate, please visit the North York Harvest Food Bank
online.
Have Your Say
The City is interested in what Torontonians have to say and regularly conduct public
consultations on a variety of issues from noise control to zoning by-laws.
Check out the consultation calendar for upcoming public consultations and information
sessions by clicking here.
Thank you for reading, and as always, please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any
questions or concerns. You can send me an email at Councillor_Robinson@toronto.ca or give me
a call at 416-395-6408.
I look forward to hearing from you!
Warm regards,
Jaye
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14-16 Elvina Gardens & 197- 110-120 Broadway Avenue

2535-2537 Bayview Avenue 2654-2660 Bayview Avenue

14-16 Elvina Gardens and 197-197R Erskine Avenue

Applicant: Goldberg Group

Contact: Sarah Ovens (City Planner) at 416-395-7129 or Sarah.Ovens@toronto.ca.

2706 Bayview Avenue

Applicant: Larendale Homes