MINUTES OF MEETING,
Present: Louis Gris, Nicholas Singh, John Meijer, Bill Roberts, David Fleming, Pat Reavy, Kate Lawson, Merle Hudson, Ed Gaigalas
Regrets: Chris Korda, Sybil Wilkinson, Bill Jermyn, George Dubauskas, Bonnie Shulman, Frances Labelle
1. CALL TO ORDER AND DECLARATION OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST:
The meeting was called to order at
2.
AGENDA AMENDMENTS & APPROVAL:
The Agenda for
3.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Minutes of
4.
EXECUTIVE REPORTS
a) Membership:
Louis Gris reported that there are 3 renewals, and 1 new membership.
He gave a cheque to the treasurer.
A discussion about the Chair of the Membership Committee, and resignation of Louis Gris’s position as President was initiated by Bill Roberts. He proposed a motion to appoint John Meijer as Co-Chair of the Membership Committee. Nick Singh seconded, and the motion was carried.
b) Fundraising:
Louis Gris reported that 25 tickets for a total of $400.00 plus a $4.00 donation had been collected.
He gave a cheque to the treasurer.
c) Treasurer’s Report:
The report was accepted upon motion by John Meijer, seconded by Bill Roberts, and carried.
Expenses:
Louis Gris reported expenses of $11.39.
The expenses were accepted upon motion by Bill Roberts, seconded by John Meijer, and carried.
5.
CURRENT MATTERS
a) New Members and Guests:
There were no new members; Councillor Bill Saundercooke was present as a guest.
b) Newsletter:
Bill Roberts reported that the next newsletter would be ready in January.
d) SARA Meeting with Councillor Saundercook:
Louis Gris explained to the councillor that we were waiting for minutes of the meeting from his office. Councillor Saundercook will follow up with his office to get a copy for our records.
e) Adopt a Block:
John
Meijer reported that some emails had been sent, but there was no real
progress. He reported that the City was
following up as both SARA, and the Scouts were still interested. Bill Roberts explained what the initiative
is for Councillor Saundercook.
Councillor Saundercook will try and find out the state of the program
with the City.
f) Massage Parlours:
Bill Roberts reported that the initiative
is slowly progressing with changes to operating hours and licensing fees. He noted that there may be legal issues with
the changes to the fees. Councillor Saundercook noted that the issue
is a concern and that legitimate massage parlours and holistic centres are may
be negatively affected. The Executive
relayed to Councillor Saundercook that because the problem areas are adjacent
to
Councillor
Saundercook reported that a Class C Environmental Assessment is going forward,
and a public meeting would be held when the results were available.
h) Hydro Poles:
Louis Gris sent a letter to the City Clerk. Councillor Saundercook reported that sale of the hydro poles had taken place, and that because the City owns the company that purchased the poles, there should be minimal concern.
A report was drafted, and a City Staff report was created and sent to the Planning and Transportation Department. Pat Reavy and Francis Labelle to follow up with any new information. Ed Gaigalas noted that he can obtain City Reports that are of public record.
(j) Storage for SARA at the Town Hall:
Louis Gris reported that we must sign a contract with the City Archives to use their facility, and that there are possible concerns regarding publication rights once items are archived. Bill Roberts moved that the signing official to have authority to sign the contract. Seconded by Ed Gaigalas and moved.
(k) Municipal Property Assessment Corporation:
There is nothing new to report. John Meijer to report on website links.
(l)
Nick Singh reported that he had a response from Councillor Saundercook’s office via email, and that they would inquire about reclaiming the property.
6.
VISION STUDIES
a) Bloor West Urban Design Study:
Councillor Saundercook reported that the Planning Department has the study. It is therfore before the City to adopt the reccomendations in the study.
b) Humbergate Study:
Councillor Saundercook reported that he met with other Councillors to bring the Study before Community Council.
7.
LAND USE ITEMS
a)
Bill
Roberts reported that the Swansea Part II Plan has been adopted. He also reported that he needs a member of
SARA to be a witness at the OMB meeting to oppose the
b) Humber Cinema:
Louis
Gris reported that Mike from Councillor Saundercook’s office indicated that
there may be another community meeting in January 2006.
.
Louis Gris sent a letter to the Building Department to find out why the construction is in violation of the OMB decision. Bill Roberts suggested that we appear before the City Legislative Assembly regarding the concerns with the City Planning process. Bill Roberts made a motion to draft a letter to request to appear before the Legislative Assembly that was seconded by ????? and carried.
d) 169 South Kingsway:
Nothing to report.
e) 25
Louis
Gris reported that the OMB meeting is on
f)
7 Armadale:
To be
closed.
g) 26
Deforest:
Lois Gris
reported that he attended the Committee of Adjustment meeting. He talked with the Plan Examiner regarding
the height. The Committee Chair refused
to deal with the height issue as it was not on the variance request. The applicant would need to file another
minor variance request if the structure was indeed too high. The Committee ruled that the GFA must be
reduced.Louis faxed a letter to the City Planner regarding the height issues,
and how they would be addressed.
h)
There are
no concerns that we need to address.
8.
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
a) Community Police Liaison Committee:
David Fleming report that Bonnie Shulman would
be withdrawing from SARA, and will forward the email he received from Bonnie to
John Meijer and Louis Gris.
b)
Merle
c)
Merle
d)
Nothing to report.
e)
Nothing to report.
f)
Bill Roberts reported that there would be a
public meeting December 7 at
g) J.T. Bonham Residences:
Nothing to report.
h) CORRA:
Bill Roberts reported that a meeting is
scheduled for November 29 at the Bow and Arrow Pub at Yonge and Davisville.
9.
ITEMS BEING MONITORED
a) Windermere by the
Monitor.
b)
Councillor
Saundercook reported that he met with the principal developer and that they are
looking for a partner. The development
is proceeding, but will wait for a partner before ground is broken. There also may be some issues with the
clauses that were part of breaking the lease with Valu Mart with respect to new
grocery store tenants.
d) Context Development:
Monitor.
e) Dark Horse (liquor license):
Nick
Singh reported that Richard Kouliss has still not responded to his inquires as
to why licensing conditions had not yet been met. He will continue to follow up. SARA will discuss getting the Provincial
Ombudsman involved at the next meeting if there continues to be no response.
f) Expose (liquor license):
Nick
reported that the liquor license application decision details were received
from Councillor Saundercook‘s office. It
explained why the licence was granted.
To be closed.
g)
Monitor.
h)
Monitor (Ron Braun as contact).
i) Petro Canada Station – 8 South Kingsway:
Monitor (Ron Braun as contact).
10. NEW BUSINESS:
John
Meijer left the meeting at
Councillor
Saundercook left the meeting at
Ed Gaigalas left the meeting at
a) OMB Hearing; 103 West Lodge:
Nick
Singh reported he received a hearing notice from the OMB. There will be no action from SARA.
b) Alcohol and Gaming Meeting;
????
reported that there would be a public meeting on
10. NEXT MEETING:
11. ADJOURNED: