Annette Bike Lanes Public Meeting
In June 2008 City Council approved bike lanes for the section of Annette Street between Runnymede Road and Dundas Street West. As your Councillor I would like to discuss the section between Runnymede Road and Jane St. with you the community.
The public meeting will include a presentation on alternatives for providing bike facilities west of Runnymede Road to Jane Street. Comments and questions may be submitted directly to staff and will be reviewed and considered.
Public meeting is scheduled for:
Monday September 15th, 2008
JamesCulnanCatholicSchool
605 Willard Avenue
7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
COME OUT AND CELEBRATE THE
CENTENNIAL JUNCTION ARTS FESTIVAL !!!
As your City Councillor and Chair of the Junction Arts Festival I am encouraging you to attend this year's Centennial Junction Arts Festival.
David Usher headlines the 2008 Junction Arts Festival Toronto, ON, July 24, 2008
The 2008 Junction Arts Festival (September 3 to 7), produced by the Junction Forum for Art & Culture, announces multi award winning recording artist David Usher as the headlining act, who will explode onto the Main Stage in the “Junction City” Square (2960 Dundas St. West at Pacific Ave., Toronto) on Saturday, September 6 at 10:00 p.m. at this year’s extravaganza.
Hope to see you there!
For more information on the festival click on the picture below......
UKRAINIAN FESTIVAL COMMUNITY MEETING NOTICE
A community meeting will take place on Wednesday August 20th at 7:30pm. The meeting will be held at St. Pius X Catholic Church located at 2305 Bloor Street West.
The Ukranian Festival will be held from September 12th to September 14th in the Bloor West Village area.
This special meeting is for the local residents to address any areas of concern or issues relating to the festival....so if you have any question or concerns please come out for the meeting.
Dear Neighbours,
I hope that you have taken some time this summer to relax and enjoy some of the events taking place across the city.
As your City Councillor I would like keep you informed of events not only happening here in our ward but across the city as well.
It is important to celebrate the richness and diversity of this great city, enriching the quality of life for all residents.
For this reason I invite you to visit the Cite site for up to date information on events happening all across the City of Toronto.
Click here for Event Listings
Expected Project Start Date: May 2008
Expected Project Completion Date: October 2008
I am pleased to announce that the City of Toronto will be replacing watermains and resurfacing Annette Street from Jane Street to Keele Street as part of the 2008 Transportation Capital Program.
The resurfacing of Annette Street was an important campaign commitment I made and I am pleased to see that Ward 13 is getting a share of the 2008 Capital Budget..
Design Details – Scope of work includes the replacement of watermain and lead water services, grinding and repaving of the surface asphalt, repair of the road base, curb and gutter and sidewalk replacement as required.
One lane of traffic will be maintained in each direction.
Temporary lane closures and parking restrictions adjacent to construction zones as required. Business access and emergency traffic will be maintained at all times.
The expected start date of construction is May 2008.
Next Steps
Complete project design and contract package. Issue a public tender call. A contract will be awarded to the firm with the lowest bid price meeting the City’s specifications.
Need more information? We welcome your questions, comments and suggestions.
Monday to Friday Tom Dodds, P.Eng., (416) 394-2649
6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Senior Project Engineer
24 hours Works and Emergency Services (416) 397-7777
Comment Line
Email works_consultation@toronto.ca
Toronto Web Site for Traffic Restrictions www.toronto.ca/transportation/road_info/
Target70 = 70% waste diversion by 2010
The new Blue Bins are coming next to residents living west of Yonge St. and east of the Humber River in homes with curbside recycling/garbage collection. Based on the information brochure and bin order card you received shortly after February 8, 2008, please order the size of Blue Bin that best meets your needs.
The City is ready to receive your Blue Bin order as of February 8, 2008. You have until February 22, 2008 to place your order (bin delivery is done based on bin size ordered and will start late March through late May 2008).
More program information including dates/locations for Blue Bin displays, FAQs, sample copy of a bin order card, and the English version and multi-lingual copies of the information brochure is available on-line.
Here are your two bin order options:
Order Blue Bins on-line: (have your bin order card handy)
Automated Telephone Order Line: call 647-288-1088 (have your bin order card handy)
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Order Blue Bins on-line (have your bin order card handy)
First of Seven Major Toronto Library Renovations in 2008
On Monday, February 4, at 1 p.m. I will be on-hand for the reopening of the renovated Jane/Dundas Branch (620 Jane Street). Toronto Public Library will mark the occasion with a celebratory event open to all. The Jane/Dundas Branch is the first of seven library branches scheduled to reopen in 2008, after major renovations.
What: Grand opening of the renovated Jane/Dundas Branch
Where: Jane/Dundas Branch, 620 Jane Street
When: Monday, February 4, 2008 at 1 p.m.
Featuring: Ribbon cutting, family entertainment, music, prizes and refreshments
Jane/Dundas Branch Renovation & Library Service Enhancements:
New main entrance and a new full service elevator.
Nineteen computers featuring both high-speed Internet access and word processing. Wireless Internet access.
More than 11,000 new books, CDs, DVDs and magazines.
New express checkout.
Interior and exterior book drops for quick library material returns.
New comfortable reading areas for children, teens and adults.
New Teen Zone.
Fully equipped bookable meeting/program room that can accommodate 80 people and double as quiet study space.
Separate room for study.
Renovation Architect:
Teeple Architects Inc.
About 15 centimetres of snow is expected for Toronto.
With the large amount of snow falling on Ward 13 today, here is some information that can be useful for dealing with the downpour. I would also like remind residents to try and be patient and allow City crews to clear main roads before getting to side streets. Additionally, being good neighbours and assisting with snow shoveling, especially for senior residents, goes a long way for clear walkways and community spirit.
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What happens when it snows? An outline of the City snow clearing guidelines.
Road Services - Snow management and removal operations.
SNOW STORM HOTLINE: 338-7669 (338-SNOW)
1) For information on snow clearing currently underway in your local area
2) For up-to-date weather information
3) For information on levels of snow clearing service in the City of Toronto
4) For information on snow clearing services for seniors or the disabled
5) To speak to a customer service agent during business hours or during a severe snow emergency
Following Council’s approval in July 2007, the City of Toronto has implemented two new policies within the People, Dogs and Parks Strategy that governs the use of Toronto parks, green spaces and waterfront areas by dog owners and commercial dog walkers.
The Off-Leash Policy and the Commercial Dog Walkers Permit Policy, which are designed to promote everyone’s enjoyment of Toronto parks, green spaces and waterfront areas, require:
All dogs be licensed.
All dogs be on-leash when in public areas, unless they are in municipally-designated off-leash areas.
Development of a local dog owner association in order to complete an application to request the establishment of an off-leash area commercial dog walkers, who walk four to a maximum of six dogs at any one time in the city parkland system, to obtain a commercial dog walker permit by completing an application form and paying the $200 permit fee.
The Commercial Dog Walker Permit Policy will be enforced beginning February 1.
“As population growth and development density increase across the city, demands on existing parks, green spaces and waterfront areas are becoming more pronounced. The People, Dogs and Parks Strategy provides a consistent approach to the provision of off-leash areas within the parks system, and takes into consideration the interests of various park users, including families and dog owners, in addition to protecting sensitive natural areas,” said Brenda Librecz, General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation.
Comprehensive information about the People, Dogs and Parks Strategy and its policies is available on the City’s website at www.toronto.ca/parks/dogs.htm, including:
Application forms.
Details on how off-leash areas may be established, operated, managed and monitored across city parkland to ensure consistency and transparency
the process to obtain a commercial dog walker permit and conditions of use.
“We are grateful to the many residents who attended public meetings to assist in the development of this strategy, and we look forward to continuing the dialogue as we implement the strategy,” added Librecz.
Parks, Forestry and Recreation will report back to Council in one year on the strategy’s effectiveness and to make any necessary revisions.
Toronto is Canada’s largest city and sixth largest government, and home to a diverse population of about 2.6 million people. It is the economic engine of Canada and one of the greenest and most creative cities in North America. In the past three years, Toronto has won more than 70 awards for quality, innovation and efficiency in delivering public services. Toronto’s government is dedicated to prosperity, opportunity and liveability for all its residents.
Notice of Public Information Update
Parks, Forestry and Recreation Staff are hosting a public information update. The current off-leash area of the park has been assessed to be suitable for off-leash activities. The purpose of this meeting is to:
- Review the People, Dogs and Parks Strategy.
- Review and fine tune the Off – Leash Area.
- “Conditions of Use” with respect to High Park and Rennie Park.
- Share ideas, comments and solutions.
Date: Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: SwanseaTown Hall
95 Lavinia Avenue – Rousseau Room
Contact Information: Helen Sousa, Supervisor
(416) 392-6599
Download the meeting notice.
