Happy Monday Ward 25!

I wanted to take a moment to update you on some important upcoming meetings and consultations happening in our City and Ward.

Jaye

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TODAY – Toronto Pearson Night Flights – Online feedback opportunity

Toronto Pearson is planning to submit a request to modestly increase the number of flights that are allowed to fly at night. This request will be submitted to Transport Canada by the end of 2011 and Toronto Pearson is accepting feedback from residents up to TODAY, Monday December 5th.

I encourage residents of Ward 25 with concerns regarding night flights, to follow the link below to Toronto Pearson’s “Have your Say” page and fill out the online feedback form.

http://www.torontopearson.com/NightFlightsOutreach/Talking/

TODAY – York Ridge & Don Ridge Improvement Study – Public Consultation

Monday December 5th, 6:30 pm – Agricola Finnish Lutheran Church – 25 Old York Mills Road

The City of Toronto is undertaking a study of the existing conditions along York Ridge Road and Don Ridge Drive in North York. The purpose of the stormwater management and road improvement study is to explore options which will effectively improve upon current conditions.

Take this opportunity to get information and give your feedback.  For more information, follow the link below –

http://www.toronto.ca/involved/projects/york_ridge_don_ridge/

Wednesday December 7th – Participate in the City’s Budget Process – Register to Depute!

The City of Toronto is now reviewing the proposed 2012 Tax Supported Operating Budget and 2012 – 2021 Capital Budget and Plan.  The decisions taken during this process will determine what programs and services the City will offer.

Many residents are currently aware that the City-run pool programs offered at Bedford Park are slated to be cancelled.  I am very concerned with this possible program cancellation and strongly encourage residents sharing my concerns to register to make a deputation at the December 7th Budget Committee.

The Committee will meet at 9:30 am in Committee Room 1, 2nd floor, City Hall.  If necessary, the Committee will reconvene on December 8th to hear any remaining speakers on the list.

To register to make a deputation, please call (416) 392-1032 or (416) 397-7768 or email buc@toronto.ca no later than 4pm December 6th to ensure that your name is on the speaker list.

Monday December 12th – Waterfront Toronto – Public Consultation

Monday December 12th, 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. – Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge Street

At the September Council Meeting, Council reached a unanimous decision for Waterfront Toronto and the City of Toronto to lead a review of the Port Lands.  Waterfront Toronto and the City of Toronto have begun work to create a development and implementation plan for the Port Lands and are inviting members of the public to be part of the process.

The meeting will include a summary of the work to date, the goals for the Port Lands initiative and an overview of acceleration opportunities and challenges for development.  The meeting will provide the public with an opportunity to ask questions and discuss their goals and ideas for the Port Lands.

For more information on the Port Lands initiative and the upcoming public consultation, please visit the website –

http://www.waterfrontoronto.ca/explore_projects2/port_lands

Thursday December 14th – Third Party Ground Signs Located on Certain Rail Lands within the City of Toronto (Illuminated Signs) – Public Consultation

Thursday December 14, 2011, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., City Hall, Committee Room 1, 2nd Floor

I encourage concerned residents to participate in a public consultation session regarding this item as one of the proposed 3rd party signs is to be located within the boundaries of Ward 25; specifically within the CN Railway Corridor, near the intersection of York Mills Road and Leslie Street.

City staff from the Sign Bylaw Unit, Toronto Building, and the applicant will be available to participate in the consultation session.  Registration is not required.

Keep an eye out for the December Edition of our Ward 25 E-Newsletter with highlights from this month’s City Council meeting, the 2012 Budget, our regular updates on neighbourhood issues and developments, and more – coming soon to your inbox!