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Wednesday, July 7, 2010

Community Meeting Regarding CAMH Development

The City of Toronto will be holding a Community Meeting for neighbouring residents and CAMH liasons to review the site plan application for the 8 storey affordable housing project proposed for the C1 Phase of the CAMH redevelopment plan.

 

Attached is a copy of the meeting notice outlining the purpose, date and location of the meeting.

 

Feel free to pass on to any other interested community members.  Copy of the notice has been mailed to residents within the surrounding CAMH neighbourhood.

 

Full text is also below – if you have further questions, please contact:

 

Jeff Markowiak, Planner
Community Planning, Toronto & East York District

City Hall, 18th Floor, East Tower

P: (416) 397-4647
F: (416) 392-1330
jmarkow@toronto.ca

 

 

City Planning Division

 
Toronto                                                                                                                                      Meeting Notice

Community Consultation Meeting

July 6, 2010

 

 

Monday, July 26, 2010
7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
CAMH Queen Street Site, Cafeteria - 1001 Queen Street West
(enter through the main entrance at Unit 4 and follow west along the hallway to the Cafeteria)

 

 

Planning application for: PHASE C1, CAMH QUEEN ST. SITE 

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Site

The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) lands are located on the south side of  Queen Street, west of Shaw Street and east of Dovercourt Road.  The Phase C1 site fronts Queen Street West and will be located on the west side of the future Ossington Avenue extension south through the CAMH lands.

Proposal

An Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment were approved for the site in 2004.   As part of the approved application, CAMH put forward a Master Plan which provided an overall concept for the redevelopment of the lands.  This redevelopment is to occur in phases to ensure minimum disruption to the hospital operations.

This meeting is in regard to the Site Plan application and construction of the previously approved 8 storey affordable housing building on Queen Street.  The meeting is to allow residents to review and comment on the architectural design of the first non-CAMH owned building on the lands.

Purpose of the Meeting

The meeting will provide an opportunity for the community to have input on this project, view the plans and ask questions.  If you cannot attend the meeting, you can still make your views known by sending a fax (416) 392-1330 or by writing to Raymond David, Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, City Planning Division, 100 Queen St W Floor 18 E Toronto On, M5H 2N2.

If you would like further information about the proposal, please contact Jeff Markowiak, Planner, at (416) 397-4647, or by e-mail at jmarkow@toronto.ca.

You may also contact Councillor Joe Pantalone, Ward 19, at (416) 392-4009.

Notice to correspondents:

Personal information received at the community consultation meeting or contained in your correspondence to the City, is collected under the City of Toronto Act, 2006, the Planning Act, and the City of Toronto Municipal Code.  The City collects this information to enable it to make an informed decision on the relevant issue(s).  Individuals who submit correspondence should be aware that any personal information in their communication will become part of the public record.  The City will make it available to the public, unless the individual expressly requests the City to remove the personal information.  Questions about the collection of this information may be directed to the Planner listed above.

Compliance with City Council policy respecting Notice may result in you receiving duplicate notices.

Attendant Care Services can be made available with some advance notice.

Independent Civilian Review of the G20 Summit

From: Councillor_Vaughan@toronto.ca [mailto:Councillor_Vaughan@toronto.ca]
Sent: July 7, 2010 9:20 PM
To: Councillor Vaughan
Subject: Independent Civilian Review of the G20 Summit

Dear Residents,

At yesterday's meeting of the Toronto Police Services Board, the Board formally established an Independent Civilian Review of the G20 Summit.

This review will identify and study the issues raised by the Board and the public regarding the oversight, governance, accountability, transparency, communications, and supervision.

Within the next two weeks, the Board will finalize and present the Terms of Reference for the Review. We invite the public to make recommendations on the Terms of Reference.

With the release of the Terms of Reference, the Board will also announce the individual who will lead the review. The Board is currently pursuing a person to lead the Review who has a high level of experience and skill in reviewing complex matters such as this, and whose neutrality and support from all sides will be above reproach.

The Review will last about 8 to 12 weeks. The Review will conclude with a report to the Board with recommendations regarding policy and structural issues.

Individual complaints should be forwarded to the Office of the Independent Police Review Director, Gerry McNeilly. The website is www.oiprd.on.ca.

The public submissions with regards to the Terms of Reference can be made to the Board Office at board@tpsb.ca. For further information and updates, follow the Chair's blog at www.tpsb.ca.

The Board believes that this Independent Civilian Review is the most appropriate way forward, allowing us to review the oversight and policy aspects of policing at the G20 while not jeopardizing ongoing investigations or individual or policy complaints.

If you have feedback on the Terms of Reference for this Review, or suggestions on who would be a good reviewer, please forward this to me as I can share this with the Police Services Board.

Sincerely,

Adam Vaughan
City Councillor, Ward 20 – Trinity-Spadina


Councillor Adam Vaughan
Ward 20, Trinity-Spadina
416-392-4044

Toronto City Hall
100 Queen Street West
2nd Floor, Suite C50
Toronto, ON      M5H 2N2
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visit us online at  www.ward20.ca

Call for Website Volunteers

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Georgetown South Project Update - Strachan Overpass

Updates below from GO Transit on the upcoming rail line changes, including some upcoming information sessions.


Subject: Georgetown South Project Update


Georgetown South Project Update

What’s New

Since our last email update, we have launched an updated Georgetown South (GTS) Project Website to better reflect the upcoming work.

Currently, you will see an overview of the project, including a design and construction outlook for the next 18 months.

In our Neighbourhoods section, you can review the story boards and presentation made at our recent Open Houses for the Denison Road Underpass.


Community Relations Offices to open in the Summer of 2010

The Georgetown South Project has a dedicated Community Relations Team to keep the community informed on the project progress, to invite feedback on the look and feel of the design and to address community issues and concerns.

Located in the Weston and Strachan neighbourhoods, these offices will be the first points of contact to ask questions, share concerns and learn more about the project.


Ambient Air Monitoring and Reporting Plan Approved

On June 2, 2010, GO Transit received provincial approval for the Ambient Air Monitoring and Reporting Plan.

The monitoring process will begin within three months of the approval date. GO Transit has already commenced this process and anticipates having a consultant on board by September 2010. The air quality monitoring is scheduled to begin in the fall. Please continue to check the GTS Website for updates on the plan’s progress.


Stanley Park Pool Open!

Summer's here - the Stanley Park Swimming Pool is open! Hours are 12pm - 8pm. Go have a dip and enjoy.

Friday, June 4, 2010

June 7th Waterfront Meeting

Please find below the media release for a June 7 meeting on the waterfront.  
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Release:

For immediate release
May 28, 2010
FIXING THE WATERFRONT NOW!

TORONTO (June 7, 2010) – The Bathurst Quay Neighbourhood Association and the
York Quay Neighbourhood Association are holding a forum to discuss:

Pollution! Noise! Traffic!
Will Toronto’s Waterfront Survive this Crisis?

Representatives from waterfront boards, community organizations and Toronto Island
will join:

- Councillor Adam Vaughan
- Tom Davidson (Councillor McConnell’s office)
- MPP Rosario Marchese
- MP Olivia Chow

...for a lively and constructive evening of questions & answers... problems and solutions

WHEN: Monday June 7, 2010 - 7pm
WHERE: Harbourfront Community Centre
627 Queens Quay West (at Bathurst)

The Bathurst Quay Neighbourhood Association (bqna.org) works to improve the quality of
individual and community life in the Bathurst Quay neighbourhood through the advocacy of
services, programs, community issues, and the maintenance of a representative democratic
community organization.

The York Quay Neighbourhood Association (yqna.ca) works to protect and improve the
neighbourhood's unique waterfront character by providing leadership that advocates for the
residents. The YQNA also provides a forum for giving and exchanging information, identifies
and responds to issues affecting the neighbourhood, and supports efforts for a safe, clean, green,
accessible, and sustainable environment.

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For more info contact: Tony Makepeace (BQNA) 416-260-5385
or James Russell (YQNA) 416-575-4894

Canada Day Celebrations with Olivia Chow

Hi everyone,
Olivia Chow is hosting an event in Trinity Bellwoods on July 1 to celebrate Canada Day - if you'd like to attend or volunteer, details are below.
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Come celebrate Canada Day with us! Share the joy of being Canadian with your friends and neighbours this Canada Day!

Come to MP Olivia Chow's Canada Day celebration in Trinity Bellwoods Park:
- Free hot dogs!
- Live music!
- Arts and crafts!
- Games for the whole family!

PLUS
- Free treats for all our canine constituents!
- Cutest dog competition!

Date: Thursday, July 1, 2010
Time: 1 - 4 PM
Location: Trinity Bellwoods Park (SW corner of Queen Street W and Gore Vale
Avenue)

We welcome volunteers to help out with this event. Contact Susan at 416-533-2710 or e-mail chowo1a@parl.gc.ca.

See you at the park!