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OPA AGM MINUTE SUMMARY 2023
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THE ORIOLE PARK ASSOCIATION
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING THURSDAY NOVEMBER 16, 2023
THIS YEAR THE MEETING IS VIRTUAL
AGENDA
6:45 PM: Online Registration Commences
7:00PM : President’s Welcome
AGM Meeting Moderator: Ms. Lynne Frank
OPA Board Members Present:
· - Lynne Frank
· - Daryle Hunt
· - Steve Sims
· - Ron Hutchinson
· - Deborah Staiman
· - Bruce Huggins
· - Shelley Ortved – Special Consultant
· - Richard MacFarlane – Special Consultant
· - Regrets – Heather Harris
· - Regrets – Nancy Bell
· President’s Remarks
DEVELOPMENT UPDATE
Last year we were monitoring 7 major developments in our catchment area and this year we have added an additional 3 for a total of 10 redevelopment projects.
Nine of the projects are on or bordering Yonge Street and one is on the south side of Eglinton West between Tarlton and Warren Road.
. This is the updated list from June 2022.
· - 1910 Yonge Street (W/S north of Chaplin Cres.)-an application is currently under review originally for a project 2-45 storey high rise buildings which will feature retail plus 680 residential suites. This is now being revised for 2 towers – 1 @48 storeys and 1 @53 storeys with the unit count to increase to 939 units
· - 1984 Yonge Street (W/S)- an application approved for a project 9 storey high rise building which will feature retail plus 20 residential rental suites. This project was approved in 2018 but building has not commenced. (No change October 2023)
· - 2010 -2050 Yonge Street (W/S between Glebe West and Lola Road)-an application is currently under review for a 14 storey high rise building which will feature retail plus 164 residential suites. (No change October 2023)
· - 2100 Yonge Street (W/S -N/W corner of Yonge and Manor Road)-an application is approved for a 14 storey high rise building which will feature retail plus 164 residential suites. (construction underway October 2023)
· - 2112-2114 Yonge Street (W/S – S/W corner of Hillsdale West and Yonge -former Sammy’s Garage) approved by the Committee of Adjustment for 12 storeys and 70 residential units. Construction underway October 2023.Completion expected in 2024.
· - 2128 Yonge Street (W/S N/W corner of Hillsdale West and Yonge (former Firestone Garage) under review for 12 storey, 80 residential units. (No change October 2023)
· - 2200 Yonge Street (Canada Square block bounded by Yonge Street /Eglinton West/ Duplex / Berwick). This is a 2-phase redevelopment project currently under review with an anticipated completion date of 10 / 15 years. The OPA Board is actively involved in this process and are advocating for strict traffic measures to control incursion into our community. (No change October 2023)
· - 25 Imperial Street (S/S between Yonge and TTC ROW)- an application is currently under review for a 14 storey high rise building which will feature 144 residential suites. (No change October 2023)
· - 26 Imperial Street (N/S between Yonge and TTC ROW)- an application is currently under review for a 9 storey high rise building which will feature 30 residential suites. (No change October 2023)
· - 523 Eglinton Avenue West – (west of Tarlton)is currently under review for a 7 storey mid rise with 35 rental units. (No change October 2023)
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Community Involvement
- We held a Community Skating Party co-hosted by Councillor Josh Matlow on Saturday February 25, 2022 at North Toronto Memorial Community Center. We had excellent attendance from the neighbourhood and the OPJPS community. With thanks to Board Member Nancy Bell for organizing this event.
- We made a donation on behalf of the Association to ‘Churches on the Hill’ food bank which serves our local community.
Sponsoring churches are Calvin Presbyterian Church, Christ Church Deer Park (Anglican), Grace Church-on-the-Hill (Anglican), Our Lady of Perpetual Help (Catholic), St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Latvian Church, Timothy Eaton Memorial Church (United) and Yorkminster Park Baptist Church in Toronto.
Approval of AGM Minutes: November 15,2022
· - The minutes were approved.
Treasurer’s Report
We had an increase in membership dues this year but we also had an increase in lapsed memberships which is a common occurrence with organizations such as the OPA.
Our balance sheet remains stable and the Board does not anticipate any adverse impacts over the coming year.
Copies of the Financial Statement are available.
Overview of operations
· The association collects annual memberships from its members to support out activities.
· The members consist of residents from Oriole Park who have joined the association.
· All residents are encouraged to join the association and we encourage you to encourage your neighbours and friends to join and support our association.
· The Association charges its members $100 for a 3 year membership or $40 for a one year membership.
· There are no paid positions in the Association – all activities are carried out by volunteers.
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Review of financial statements:
· The annual financial statements consists of a profit and loss statement which shows cash received and recorded as income less cash paid out and recorded as expense for the year ended September 30, 2023.
· The balance sheet presents a listing of the assets owned and liabilities of the OPA as at September 30, 2023.
· The financial statements record only cash transactions, and like the financial statements of all Not for Profit Organizations do not record the financial value of donated services by the many OPA members and other volunteers who contribute their time.
· - Committee Reports
· - The Davisville Community Centre
· - The Centre is in pre construction mode with all required approvals. Construction is to commence in June 2024 and scheduled completion is February 2027
- Oriole Parkway Revitalization
· The design of the project has been finalized and the budget in place for the project. Completion is scheduled for Spring / Summer 2025.
The City website for the project is: https://www.toronto.ca/community-people/get-involved/public-consultations/infrastructure-projects/oriole-parkway-road-resurfacing-and-centre-median-greening/
· Eglinton LRT
· - We continue to attend Bi-monthly meetings with Metrolinx / Crosslinx and other community groups including the Eglinton Way BIA and Avenue Road Eglinton Community Association. There is still no hard deadline for the system to be activated but the Chaplin and Avenue Road Stations are complete, and the streetscape is being restored.
TPS 53 Division Community Police Liaison Committee.
· We have been active with the Committee and assisted in bringing forth messages on safety and crime prevention in the neighbourhood.
· The website for 53 Division and staff is:
· https://www.tps.ca/my-neighbourhood/53-division/53-division-contacts/
Our primary liaison is Constable Timothy Somers - Crime prevention & Community Relations Officer.
· Phone: 416-808-5337
· - Election of the Board of Directors for 2022/2023
· - The current Board has stood for re-election namely:
· - Bruce Huggins; Daryle Hunt; Deborah Staiman; Lynne Frank; Heather Harris; Ron Hutchinson; Steve Sims; David McMahon;
· - . Shelley Ortved and Richard MacFarlane will remain on the Board for another term as Special Advisers.
· Nancy Bell has retired from the Board. We thank Nancy for her service to the Oriole Park Community over the years.
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· - Adjournment of formal portion of meeting
Questions to the Board
· - Those in attendance asked questions to the Board relating to ongoing development; Oriole Parkway Revitalization ; and requested an update of the Canada Square redevelopment.
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