Dear Residents,

Over the past year, I have diligently worked on a number of issues that have resulted in successful motions at City Council. Maximizing our resources and constantly … (more) looking for ways to improve services for Scarborough Southwest and all the citizens of Toronto are goals we should all strive for. Listed below are some of the highlights.
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In December 2006, the Toronto Transit Commission approved the design and construction of a perimeter bus terminal to replace its existing terminal at the Victoria Park Station. The new amenities will include passenger pick-up and drop-off and commuter parking facilities. Buses will continue to enter the terminal from Denton Avenue however provisions are being made for the buses to exit directly onto Victoria Park Avenue. The construction of the replacement bus terminal will free up land at the station for redevelopment.

View the details of the modernization plan at:
http://www.toronto.ca/ttc/station_modernization.html

Benefits of the Project:
The completed project will result in the following benefits for passengers using Victoria Park Station:

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The City of Toronto announced today, in an effort to improve air quality and prevent climate change, a commitment to retiring and recycling approximately 1,400 older, inefficient pieces of lawn care equipment over the next five years.

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The following items were decided during the meeting of Toronto City Council on August 6th and 7th, 2009.

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The following items were decided during the meeting of Toronto City Council on May 25th to 27th, 2009. more »

The following items were decided during the meeting of Toronto City Council on April 29th and 30th, 2009. more »

The following items were decided during the meeting of Toronto City Council on February 23rd and 24th, 2009. more »

After several weeks with no rain in Toronto, the Urban Forestry branch of Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation is reminding residents to help keep trees healthy by watering them. This is especially important for young trees planted within the past three years.

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Effective February 28th, 2009, I will be closing my community office at 442 Kennedy Road.

Over the past year, our costs for the office (including hydro and insurance) have dramatically increased.

When he community office initially opened, I hoped to have various community organizations use the office for free. However, these groups often decided to hold meetings in areas closer to the homes of their members.

Additionally, it has been more convenient for me to visit residents in their homes – especially when visiting seniors or persons with disabilities.

In the mean time, I will be looking for an alternative location that provides me with a smaller space and lower price.

As Councillor, I have a responsibility and obligation to allocate my global budget as efficiently as possible, for the maximum benefit to the community. At this point in time, investing my limited funds into community programs provides a much better result than an underused community office.

Please feel free to contact me if you would like further information.

Thank you for your understanding.

Adrian.

With winter fast approaching, here are some helpful hints to get you through the snowy season:

• Let someone else do the driving and take public transit.

• People who do choose to drive can view safety tips from the Toronto Police Service at http://www.torontopolice.on.ca/newsreleases/ such as gassing up their vehicle and checking fluid levels before travelling, and charging up their cell phones in case they’re needed during an emergency. more »