S.A.R.A. Executive Meeting Minutes – March 17, 2003
Present: Ritvars Bregzis, Lynn Clay, Louis Gris, Peter Keefe, Frances Labelle, John Meijer, Bill Roberts, Vicki Vancas, Sybil Wilkinson
Regrets: Ron Braun, Ian Caldwell, George Dubauskas, Marianne Fenner, Bill Haines, Merle Hudson, Jean McMullan, Joan Oreto, Victoria Masnyk,
Guests: David McAlpine
Call to order: Meeting began at 7:35 p.m. at the Swansea Town Hall.
Chair: Louis Gris
Approval of Agenda:
A motion was made by Bill Roberts and seconded by Frances Labelle to approve the agenda. Carried
Acceptance of previous minutes: February 18, 2003
A motion was made by Frances Labelle and seconded by Ritvars Bregzis to accept the minutes as amended. Carried
MEMBERSHIP
Louis Gris reported that there were 5 single, and 7 family, and 1 business memberships, for a total of 13 members for a revenue total of $144.00. There are a total of 52 members this year. A motion was by Frances Labelle and seconded by Lynn Clay to accept the membership report of March 2003. Carried
TREASURER'S REPORT
Louis Gris reported on the Joan Oreto's treasurer's report as of March 17, 2003.
A motion was made by Bill Roberts and seconded by Frances Labelle to accept the March 17, 2003 treasurer's report. Carried.
Expenses:
A motion was made by Bill Roberts and seconded by Frances Labelle to approve the A $30.00 expense for Victoria Masynk to purchase a gift basket for Bill Haines. Carried
LAND USE MATTERS
1947/1997 BLOOR STREET WEST – CONTEXT DEVELOPMENT
Peter Keefe reported that there has been a stop work order done on this project. There are still lots of issues from the City of Toronto's Health Department and the Ontario Ministry of the Environment – tanks leaking, issues still regarding testing, lots of contamination right down to the southern boundaries. A plan needs to be put into place and this plan needs to be communicated by the Ministry of the Environment regarding contamination below the water table.
Lynn Clay asked the question of how long would it be before the lane on Bloor Street can be opened up. Peter to investigate
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WEST NILE VIRUS
Peter Keefe will follow up with the City of Toronto Public Health Director. There are a lot of mosquitoes living in the sewer system, and the unknown factor is what will be happening in the springtime. There was a recommendation that the City should look at larva control. Peter to follow up and report back at the next SARA board meeting.
WINDERMERE BY THE LAKE – REON DEVELOPMENT
Frances Labelle reported that construction will begin this June on the east side, and that it should be completed within 15 months.
SWANSEA PLAZA REDEVELOPMENT
Frances Labelle stated the public community meeting would be held on Tuesday, March 18th at 7:30 pm at Swansea Town Hall. RARG has retained a planner and an architect, and that this issue has been put on the meeting's agenda. David Miller will be chairing the meeting, and the developer will be doing a presentation.
While SARA normally does not comment on development applications before a public meeting being held by the City of Toronto, because of the possibility that there will be a pre-hearing meeting convened by the Ontario Municipal Board before SARA's next meeting the following motion was passed by Bill Roberts and seconded by John Meijer that SARA, in order to ensure the concerns of the community are dealt with, agrees to support RARG in its endeavours to ensure any development on the plaza deals with the impact issues outlined in the letter of March 17th from Robert Truman, planner to RARG, as read to the meeting. Carried.
MEOW CLUB – THE PEMBERTON GROUP
Frances Labelle reported that when this Meow Club redevelopment project went to Community Council for one 18 and one 24 storey condominium towers. Frances will find out more about this project at the date of the public meeting. Victoria Masynk received a letter of response from David Miller regarding this project.
FRED VICTOR CENTRE – LAKESHORE/WINDERMERE
Frances Labelle received a response from David Miller. She will ask Peter Zimmerman of the City of Toronto's Let's Build Program to do a presentation at SARA next board meeting on May 20. She reported that the Historic Building will be moved closer to the southeast corner of the site, the cleanup will be done this spring, studies will be done this summer, and construction is scheduled to begin in August and completed in the spring of 2004.
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT
Frances Labelle stated that there were two issues in the area: 1) Runnymede library expansion in going to the Community Council meeting being held Tuesday, March 18th; the building will extend into the park and to the lot line by the subway; 2) 280 Ellis Avenue will add a second storey at the rear of the building.
MUNICIPAL SHELTERS
Bill Roberts reported that the bylaw has been passed by the City of Toronto.
COLONIZATION OF SIGN BY-LAWS
Monitor.
GARDINER LAKESHORE TASK FORCE, CENTRAL WATERFRONT PLAN II
Bill Roberts and Frances Labelle attended the last meeting. Bill Roberts passed around the plan. The Bathurst/Front Street expansion will begin in the spring of 2003.
TORONTO OFFICIAL PLAN
No update at this time.
HUMBER YORK COMMUNITY COUNCIL
Refer to other land use matters.
LIQUOR LICENCE ISSEUS
BILLY BOB'S
No update at this time.
DARK HORSE
Louis Gris reported that he still had not received a response to his letter.
HUMBER RIVER
BOATHOUSE
No update at this time.
HUMBER CYCLING/PEDESTRAIN TRAIL
It was noted that Louis Gris, Frances Labelle, Bill Roberts and Sybil Wilkinson would like to attend the SARA site visit.
WATER & SEWAGE
No update at this time.
HUMBER TREATMENT PUBLIC LIAISON COMMITTEE
No update at this time.
LOCAL ISSUES
PETRO CAN - 8 SOUTH KINGSWAY
No update at this time.
PETRO CAN - QUEENSWAY & SOUTHPORT
No update at this time.
RUNNEYMEDE HOSPITAL
No update at this time.
TRAFFIC CALMING
No update at this time.
OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
COMMUNITY POLICE ADVISORY COMMITTEE - POLICE ADVISORY BOARD
No update at this time.
HIGH PARK CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
No update at this time.
SWANSEAS HISTORICAL SOCIETY
No update at this time regarding street names.
SWANSEA MEMORIAL LIBRARY
No update at this time.
SWANSEA PUBLIC SCHOOL
It was noted by Bill Roberts that Marianne Fenner and Merle Hudson should begin to work on the Trophies that are presented in June.
SWANSEA TOWN HALL
Louis Gris reported that interviews are currently being done for the position of Executive Director, and that the ravine expansion project is currently on hold. A meeting is being held this Wednesday.
SWANSEA RECREATION CENTRE & RENNIE PARK
Lynn Clay reported that the Community Garage Sale would be held the Saturday before Mother's Day in May.
HUMBER BAY SHORES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION
No update at this time.
RARG – RIPLEY AREA RESIDENTS GROUP
Items were discussed under land use matters.
WORLD 19
No update at this time.
CORRA – CONFEDERATATION OF RESIDENT & RATEPAYERS ASSOCIATIONS
Bill Roberts reported that there was no update regarding the appeal at this time
Lynn Clay reported that there is a new ratepayers group that has been set up: High Park Parkside Resident's Association, and the person heading it up is Mark Ellwood.
COMMUNICATIONS, MARKETING & FUNDRAISING
NEWSLETTER
A letter not a newsletter will be sent out before the AGM
MARKETING, WEBSITE & FUNDRISING
It was noted that SARA's email should be directed to the Secretary of SARA. John Meijer to follow up.
EVENTS
Vicki Vancas to supply Louis Gris with membership brochures for the West Home Show being held at Swansea Town Hall on Sunday, March 30.
Volunteers are needed to man the booth at the June and August events on Bloor Street. Individuals are to contact Louis Gris.
OTHER ISSUES
MAYOR'S ELECTION DEBATE
No update at this time
The debate is scheduled for October 15th. All candidates will be asked to attend.
PROVINCIAL ELECTION DEBATE
A motion was made by Bill Roberts and seconded by John Meijer for SARA to host a debate once a provincial election has been called. Carried.
NEW BUSINESS
No new business.
AGM – ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING – WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 2003
Peter Keefe is to follow up at the next board meeting regarding, which members are staying on, who's leaving and positions.
It was noted that there would be 2 or 3 vacancies for next year's board.
Vicki reviewed the agenda and it was noted that similar to last year various board meetings would be asked to do an update report at the agm. The promotional flyer was reviewed and copies will be available for distribution at the next board meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Peter Keefe and seconded by Sybil Wilkinson to adjourn the meeting. Carried.
The meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
NEXT MEETING
Tuesday, April 15, 2003 at 7:30 p.m. at the Swansea Town Hall.