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WhatsApp and Removing your Phone Number from their Network.

2011-05-09T22:09:00.005-04:00

WhatsApp Messenger is a cross platform mobile messaging app that allows its users to exchange messeages without having to pay for SMS. It does this by using your internet data plan.

To do all this, WhatsApp Messenger uses your telephone number to route chat messages between you and your contacts. WhatsApp values our privacy, and have not, do not and will not ever sell your personal information to anyone. They list these details in their Privacy Notice

Once WhatsApp verifies your phone number through regular SMS, other people who have WhatsApp can contact you, if they have your phone number in their address book. WhatsApp does this by comparing phone numbers in your phone's address book and their list of verified phone numbers on their own server.

If you choose not to use WhatsApp Messenger anymore, there is no automated way to have WhatsApp remove your phone number from their own server.

I was concerned because I have friends who had their name/number show up on my WhatsApp Messenger contact list, even though they told me that they had no wish to use WhatsApp Messenger anymore. Heck, even I didn't want to use WhatsApp anymore.

So how does one get WhatsApp to remove your number from their servers?

You have to email WhatsApp at support@whatsapp.com to get them to remove your phone number from their servers. You must include your full phone number including the country code. Once you provide all the information, your phone number will be removed from their server within 24 hours upon their acknowledgement of your email.

Once your phone number is removed from WhatsApp's system, other WhatsApp users will not see you on their contact lists anymore.

If you wish to use WhatsApp Messenger in the future, you'll have to re-verify your phone number.

WhatsApp, this isn't good. You should provide an automated way to remove a phone number from your system. You should also come up with a system to remove phone numbers of non-active users from your network.

Do the right thing please.

June 2010 Updates for Media Center

2010-06-22T23:18:00.005-04:00

Microsoft released its June 2010 updates for Media Center for Windows 7 and Windows Vista.

KB982480 - June 2010 Cumulative Update for Media Center for Windows Vista
KB981078 - June 2010 Cumulative Update for Media Center for Windows 7

Visit the KB articles for links to the download, or visit Windows Update.

Updates for Media Center

2009-10-26T23:50:00.000-04:00

Microsoft released the following three updates for Media Center over the last couple of weeks.

KB374306 - October 2009 Cumulative Update for Media Center for Windows Vista
KB974307 - October 2009 Cumulative Update for Media Center TV Pack for Windows Vista
KB975053 - Description of the Windows Media Center update for Windows 7 that addresses some output issues with ISDB broadcasts

The first two updates fix an issue where in certain scenarios, an Emergency Alert System (EAS) message does not automatically tune to the appropriate channel. These two updates also replace all previously released cumulative updates that have been released for Media Center for Windows Vista and Media Center TV Pack for Windows Vista.

The third update improves the Windows 7 Media Center experience when you are using an ISDB tuner. ISDB is a Japanese standard for digital television and for digital radio.

City of Toronto City Council items as of October 23, 2009

2009-10-23T23:42:00.002-04:00

Here are some interesting City of Toronto items that are being heard by Toronto City Council at their upcoming regular meeting on October 26 and October 27, 2009.

In addition to hearing items for consideration coming out of the various Committees and Community Councils, there are also various routine matters, new business arising items, and member motions that will occur at this meeting.

City Council Agenda - Meeting 41

Deferred Committee Items from the September 30 and October 1, 2009 Council Meeting

Economic Development Committee Meeting 24, Item ED24.3
Government Management Committee Meeting 24, Item GM24.46

Committee Reports

Executive Committee Meeting 35
Audit Committee Meeting 11
Board of Health Meeting 25
Civic Appointments Committee Meeting 20
Community Development and Recreation Committee Meeting 27
Economic Development Committee Meeting 25
Government Management Committee Meeting 25
Licensing and Standards Committee Meeting 24
Parks and Environment Committee Meeting 26
Planning and Growth Management Committee Meeting 32
Public Works and Infrastructure Committee Meeting 27

Community Council Reports

Etobicoke York Community Council Meeting 30
North York Community Council Meeting 28
Scarborough Community Council Meeting 29
Toronto and East York Community Council Meeting 28

Other Selected Items

MM41.1 - Request to Toronto Hydro-Electric System to cover the costs for consumers to change from unmetered flat rate billing to metered billing
MM41.2 - The “Ward”
MM41.3 - Adopt Executive Committee Item EX34.6, headed "Election Campaign
Finance By-laws" now
MM41.4 - Reopen Item PW20.1 on Proposed Measures to Reduce In-Store Packaging Waste and Litter, Municipal Hazardous and Special Waste and Plastic Water Bottles to clarify the intent of Bylaw 356- 2009/Municipal Code Chapter 604, Article 1 “Plastic Bags”
MM41.8 - Elimination of Blue Jay Ticket Purchases for Councillors
MM41.9 - Renaming of City Hall Committee Rooms
MM41.10 - Endorsement for “Cutting the Album”
MM41.11 - Costs and Issues Related to Excess Household Recycling – Information
Report Request
MM41.13 - Sports Complex on the Toronto Waterfront (Ward 30)
MM41.14 - Request for Review of Two Marathon Events

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Interesting City of Toronto Community Council items as of October 9, 2009

2009-10-09T22:10:00.003-04:00

Here are some interesting City of Toronto items that are being heard by the four Community Councils at their upcoming meetings. For more information and recommendations on these items, please see the Background Information sections of each item.

Etobicoke York Community Council - Meeting 30 - October 13, 2009

EY30.1 - Ombudsman's Office Function
EY30.2 - 3699, 3741-3751 Bloor Street West and 925 Kipling Avenue Rezoning Application – Final Report (Ward 5)
Background Information
September 24, 2009 report
notice
EY30.3 - 2157 Lake Shore Boulevard West – Official Plan and Zoning Amendment Application – Final Report (Ward 6)
Background Information
September 24, 2009 report
Notice
EY30.4 - Activities at Certain Business Establishments in the Etobicoke York District
Background Information
May 11, 2009 report
EY27.34 extract
EY28.19 Extract
EY29.13 Extract
EY30.20 - Mimico 20/20 Revitalization Initiative (Ward 6)
Background Information
September 24, 2009 report
Attachment 1
Attachment 2

North York Community Council - Meeting 28 - October 13, 2009

NY28.4 - Wrought Iron Fence in Front Yards
Background Information
Staff Report & Attachment 1 - Wrought Iron Fence in Front Yards
NY28.25 - Town of Markham Yonge and Steeles Corridor Study and City of Vaughan Yonge Street Area Study
Background Information
Staff Report & Attachment 1 - Town of Markham Yonge & Steeles Corridor Study & City of Vaughan Yonge Street Area Study
NY28.28 - Final Report – Partial Removal of the Holding (H) Symbol application – 2075 Bayview Ave Sunnybrook Hospital (Ward 25)
Background Information
Staff Report & Attachments 1-5 - Final Report - 2075 Bayview Ave Sunnybrook Hospital

Scarborough Community Council - Meeting 29 - October 13, 2009

SC29.21 - Traffic Control Device Decisions - Scarborough District
SC29.22 - Status of Transit City Projects in the Scarborough District
SC29.23 - Presentation by the Sheppard East Village Business Improvement Area (Ward 41)
Background Information
Letter from Councillor Chin Lee - Sheppard East Village Business Improvement Area - LRT Construction
SC29.24 - Section 37 Funds: All Scarborough Wards & Scarborough Centre
Background Information
Staff Report - Section 37 Funds - All Scarborough Wards and Scarborough Centre
SC29.25 - 2451 Birchmount Road – Rezoning & Site Plan Applications – Request for Direction Report (Ward 40)
Background Information
Staff Report - Request for Direction - 2451 Birchmount Road
SC29.26 - 181 Nugget Avenue – Rezoning Application – Refusal Report (Ward 41)
Background Information
Staff Report - Refusal Report - 181 Nugget Avenue
SC29.27 - 4111 - 4113 Lawrence Ave E – Rezoning Application – Final Report (Ward 43)
Background Information
Staff Report - Rezoning Application - 4111-4113 Lawrence Avenue E
SC29.28 - Hainford Street (Formerly 4331 Lawrence Avenue East) – Part Lot Control Application – Final Report (Ward 44)
Background Information
Staff Report - Part Lot Control App. - Hainford Street (formerly 4331 Lawrence Avenue East)
SC29.29 - 38 Tideswell Boulevard – Rezoning and Site Plan Applications - Request for Direction Report (Ward 44)
Background Information
Staff Report - Request for Direction - 38 Tideswell Boulevard

Toronto and East York Community Council - Meeting 28 - October 13, 2009

TE28.2 - Final Report - 56 Blue Jays Way Rezoning Application (Ward 20)
Background Information
TE28.2 - Staff Report - 56 Blue Jays Way - Final Report
TE28.3 - Final Report - 60 John Street, 12-18 Mercer Street – Zoning By-law Amendment Application (Ward 20)
Background Information
TE28.3 - Staff Report - 60 John and 12-18 Mercer Street - Final Report
TE28.4 - Final Report - 426 University Avenue - Zoning By-law Application (Ward 20)
Background Information
TE28.4 - Staff Report - 426 University Avenue - Final Report
TE28.5 - Final Report - 15 St. Mary Street, 65-67 St. Nicholas Street and a Portion of 692 Yonge Street - Rezoning Application (Ward 27)
Background Information
TE28.5 - Staff Report - 15 St. Mary, 65-67 St. Nicholas and 692 Yonge Street - Final Report
TE28.6 - Final Report - 32 Davenport Road, and 12, 18, 18A, 20 and 22 McMurrich Street - Rezoning Application (Ward 27)
Background Information
TE28.6 - Revised Staff Report - 32 Davenport 12-22 McMurrich Street
TE28.7 - Request for Direction Report - 102 Shuter Street - Official Plan Amendment and Rezoning Application (Ward 27)
Background Information
TE28.7 - Staff Report - 102 Shuter Street - Request for Direction Report
TE28.7a - 102 Shuter Street - Official Plan Amendment and Rezoning Application - Supplementary Ontario Municipal Board Request for Direction Report
Background Information
TE28.7a - Staff Report - 102 Shuter Street - Official Plan Amendment
TE28.8 - Refusal Report - 46 Wellesley Street East - Rezoning Application (Ward 27)
Background Information
TE28.8 - Staff Report - 46 Wellesley Street East - Refusal Report
TE28.9 - Final Report - Plan of Subdivision – 333 Bay Street, 10 and 40 Adelaide Street West, 40 Temperance Street and 118 Yonge Street (Ward 28)
Background Information
TE28.9 - Staff Report - 333 Bay, 10 and 40 Adelaide, 40 Temperance and 118 Yonge Street - Plan of Subdivision - Final Report
TE28.10 - Request for Direction Report - 51-61 Front Street East, 6-16 Church Street and 70 The Esplanade - Official Plan Amendment and Rezoning, Site Plan Application (Ward 28)
Background Information
TE28.10 - Staff Report - 51-61 Front East 6-16 Church, 70 The Esplanade - Request for Direction Report
TE28.11 - Final Report - 125-261 Queens Quay East, East Bayfront-West Precinct, Rezoning Application to Remove the Holding Symbol ("h") (Ward 28)
Background Information
TE28.11 - Staff Report - 125-261 Queens Quay East, East Bayfront-West Precinct, Rezoning Application - Final Report
TE28.31 - Preliminary Report - 169-175 Jones Avenue - Official Plan Amendment and Rezoning and Site Plan Applications (Ward 30)
Background Information
TE28.31 - Staff Report - 169-175 Jones Avenue - Preliminary Report
TE28.32 - Preliminary Report - 15-27 Beverley Street - Rezoning Application (Ward 20)
Background Information
TE28.32 - Staff Report - 15-27 Beverley Street - Preliminary Report
TE28.38 - Renaming of Portion of Jarvis Street, Between Charles Street East and Bloor Street East as "Ted Rogers Way" (Ward 27)
Background Information
TE28.38 - Staff Report - Ted Rogers Way

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Interesting City of Toronto Committee items as of October 9, 2009

2009-10-09T12:24:00.002-04:00

Here are some interesting City of Toronto items that are being heard by various committees at their upcoming meetings. For more information and recommendations on these items, please see the Background Information sections of each item.

Government Management Committee - Meeting 25 - October 14, 2009

GM25.1 - Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension – Acquisition of Lands From York University (Ward 8)
Background Information
Report - Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension - Acquisition of Lands from York University
Confidential Attachment 1
GM25.7 - Authority to Enter Agreement with Astral Media Outdoor (Toronto) G.P. Regarding Installation of Concrete Pads
Background Information
Report - Authority to Enter Agreement with Astral Media Outdoor (Toronto) G.P. Regarding Installation of Concrete Pads
Confidential Attachment 1 & Settlement Agreement
GM25.9 - Fair Wage Office - 2008 Annual Report
Background Information
Report - Fair Wage Office - 2008 Annual Report
GM25.10 - 2008 Consulting Services Expenditure – City Divisions and Major Agencies, Boards and Commission
Background Information
Report - 2008 Consulting Services Expenditure - City Divisions and Major Agencies, Boards and Commission
Appendix A: 2008 Consulting Services Expenditure - Operating
Appendix B: 2008 Consulting Services Expenditure - Capital
GM25.12 - Local Food Procurement Policy and Implementation Plan - Update
Background Information
Report - Local Food Procurement Policy and Implementation Plan - Update
GM25.13 - Emergency Repair Work and Permanent Remedial Work Resulting from a Storm Sewer Failure and Road Collapse on Finch Avenue West (Ward 10)
Background Information
Report - Emergency Repair Work and Permanent Remedial Work Resulting from a Storm Sewer Failure and Road Collapse on Finch Avenue West
GM25.15 - Supply and Delivery of Hand Sanitizers for H1N1 Outbreak, Contract No. 47014402
Background Information
Report - Supply and Delivery of Hand Sanitizers for H1N1 Outbreak, Contract No. 47014402
GM25.17 - Contracts Awarded by the Bid Committee during the 2009 Summer Recess and Labour Disruption Periods
Background Information
Report - Contracts Awarded by the Bid Committee during the 2009 Summer Recess and Labour Disruption Periods
GM25.19 - Records Management Procedures
Background Information
Report - Records Management Procedures

Economic Development Committee - Meeting 25 - October 15, 2009

ED25.1 - Sectors' Report - Part 1

Parks and Environment Committee - Meeting 26 - October 15, 2009

PE26.1 - Green Initiatives and Activities - Presentations and Accompanying Data
Background Information
Staff Report
Appendix A
Appendix B
PE26.2 - Toronto Regional Centre of Expertise on Education for Sustainable Development
Background Information
Staff Report
Letter from Centre for Environment - Attachment A
PE26.3 - Dogs on City of Toronto Swimming Beaches (Ward 6, 13, 14, 28, 30, 32, 36, 44)
Background Information
Staff Report with Attachment 1
PE26.4 - Possible Greenbelt Designation for Humber and Don River Valleys
Background Information
Letter from Councillor Paula Fletcher, Ward 30 Toronto-Danforth
Attachment 1 - Letter from Franz Hartmann, Executive Director, Toronto Environmental Alliance

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Interesting City of Toronto Committee items as of October 4, 2009

2009-10-04T16:14:00.001-04:00

Executive Committee - Meeting 35 - October 5, 2009

EX35.1 - Relationship Framework for Heritage Toronto
Background Information
Relationship Framework for Heritage Toronto
Appendix 1: Proposed City-Heritage Toronto Relationship Framework
Appendix 2: Proposed Amendments to the Municipal Code
EX35.3 - Review of the City’s Environmentally Responsible Procurement Practices
Background Information
Review of the City's Environmentally Responsible Procurement Practices
EX35.6 - 2009 Labour Disruption Costs and Savings
Background Information
2009 Labour Disruption Costs and Savings
EX35.8 - Consumer Protection Strategy - Disclosure of Development Charges
Background Information
Consumer Protection Strategy - Disclosure of Development Charges
EX35.15 - In Year Budget Adjustment for Economic Stimulus Funding Investments in Social Housing Renovation and Retrofit: Shelter, Support and Housing Administration
Background Information
In Year Budget Adjustment for Economic Stimulus Funding Investments in Social Housing Renovation and Retrofit: Shelter, Support and Housing Administration
EX35.17 - Toronto Waterfront Renewal Revised 2009 Capital Budget
Background Information
Toronto Waterfront Renewal Revised 2009 Capital Budget

Public Works and Infrastructure Committee - Meeting 27 - October 6, 2009

PW27.1 - Toronto Receives 1st Place in the Ontario Water Works Association 2009 Water Taste Contest
PW27.3 - Emergency Repair to the Coxwell Sanitary Trunk Sewer - September 2009 Update (Ward 27)
Background Information
PW27.3-Emergency Repair to the Coxwell Sanitary Trunk Sewer-September 2009 Update - Staff Report
PW27.7 - Harmonizing Bicycle Issues
Background Information
PW27.7-Letter from Scarborough Community Council
PW27.7-Attachment Letter from Councillor Mike Del Grande
PW27.8 - Toronto Bike Plan Update
Background Information
PW27.8-Letter from Toronto Cycling Advisory Committee
PW27.9 - Motorized Bicycles on Sidewalks
Background Information
PW27.9-Letter from Toronto Pedestrian Committee
PW27.9-Copy of Submission filed by Sergeant Burrows to the Toronto Pedestrian Committee
PW27.10 - Changes to the Official Ministry of Transportation of Ontario Driver's Handbook
Background Information
PW27.10-Letter from Toronto Pedestrian Committee
PW27.10-Attachment Letter from Councillor Joe Mihevc

Planning and Growth Management Committee - Meeting 32 - October 7, 2009

PG32.1 - 2301 Brimley Road, 2329-2361 Brimley Road, and 175 Commander Boulevard – Rezoning Application – Request for Direction Report (Ward 41)
Background Information
2301 Brimley Road, 2329-2361 Brimley Road, and 175 Commander Boulevard Rezoning Application Request for Direction Report
PG32.2 - Lower Don Lands Project
PG32.3 - Update and Revisions to the Toronto Green Standard: Performance Measures for Sustainable Development
Background Information
Update and Revisions to the Toronto Green Standard: Performance Measures for Sustainable Development
Attachment 1
PG32.4 - 3500 Eglinton Avenue West and 55 Ray Avenue – Interpretation of Retail Permission (Ward 12)
Background Information
3500 Eglinton Avenue West and 55 Ray Avenue - Interpretation of Retail Permission

Licensing and Standards Committee - Meeting 24 - October 8, 2009

LS24.1 - Tobacco Retail Licence Fees
Background Information
Staff Report from Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards
LS24.2 - Business Licensing Thresholds
Background Information
Staff Report from Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards
LS24.5 - Taxi Industry Ad Hoc Fee Structure and Inequality for Persons with Mobility Disabilities
Background Information
Letter from Executive Committee
Attachment 1 - Letter from Councillor A.A. (Adrian) Heaps, Chair Disability Issues Committee
Attachment 2 - Submission from Fran Nyitray and Donna Ryder, Ryerson University

Community Development and Recreation Committee - Meeting 27 - October 9, 2009

CD27.1 - BMX Go Forward Strategy
Background Information
CD27.1 - BMX Go Forward Strategy - Staff Report
CD27.2 - New Provincial Rent Bank Agreement for 2009 and Subsequent Years
Background Information
CD27.2 - New Provincial Rent Bank Agreement for 2009 and Subsequent Years - Staff Report

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City of Toronto City Council items as of September 25, 2009

2009-09-25T17:16:00.000-04:00

Here are some interesting City of Toronto items that are being heard by Toronto City Council at their upcoming regular meeting on September 30 and October 1, 2009.

City Council Agenda - Meeting 40

Deferred Committee Items from the August 5 and 6, 2009 Council Meeting:

Executive Committee Meeting 33, Item EX33.18
Planning and Growth Management Committee Meeting 26, Item PG26.2
Etobicoke York Community Council Meeting 28, Item EY28.49
Etobicoke York Community Council Meeting 28, Item EY28.62
Scarborough Community Council Meeting 27, Item SC27.31

Committee Reports

Executive Committee Meeting 34
Audit Committee Meeting 12
Audit Committee Meeting 13
Community Development and Recreation Committee Meeting 26
Economic Development Committee Meeting 24
Government Management Committee Meeting 24
Licensing and Standards Committee Meeting 23
Planning and Growth Management Committee Meeting 31
Public Works and Infrastructure Committee Meeting 26
Striking Committee Meeting 12

Community Council Reports

Etobicoke York Community Council Meeting 29
North York Community Council Meeting 27
Scarborough Community Council Meeting 28
Toronto and East York Community Council Meeting 27

Other Selected Items

IA40.1 - 5-Cent Plastic Bag Tax – Environmental Initiative
CC40.7 - City of Toronto Intervention at Supreme Court of Canada in City of Montreal v Montreal Port Authority et al
CC40.8 - Upgrades to BMO Field at Exhibition Place and Allan Lamport Stadium (Ward 6, 14, 19)
CC40.10 - City of Toronto Stimulus Projects
MM40.2 - Plebiscite Question: Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) – 2010 Municipal Election

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Interesting City of Toronto Committee items as of September 20, 2009

2009-09-20T23:50:00.003-04:00

Licensing and Standards Committee - Meeting 23 - September 21, 2009

LS23.2 - 2009 Annual Review of Taxicab Fares
Background Information
Staff Report from Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards
LS23.3 - Municipal Clearance for Liquor License Approvals
Background Information
Deputy Mayor Joe Pantalone, Ward 19 Trinity-Spadina
LS23.4 - Licensing of Lodging Homes
Background Information
Letter from Councillor Frances Nunziata, Ward 11 York South-Weston
LS23.5 - Recent Provincial Regulation Re Airport Exemption for Taxicabs and Implications for Court Applications to Quash By-law 1425-2007
Background Information
Staff Report from City Solicitor
Attachment 2 Ontario Regulation Made Under the City of Toronto Act, 2006, Amending O.Reg. 590/06 (Licensing Powers)
LS23.5a - Airport Taxis and Limousines - Amendment to Ontario Regulation 590/06
Background Information
Letter from Councillor Howard Moscoe, Ward 15 Eglinton-Lawrence

Community Development and Recreation Committee - Meeting 26 - September 22, 2009

CD26.2 - Donation from the Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment (MLSE) Team Up Foundation for Replacement of Sports Floor at O’Connor Community Centre (Ward 34)
Background Information
CD26.2 - Donation from the MLSE Team Up Foundation for Replacement of Sports Floor at O'Connor Community Centre - Staff Report
CD26.3 - Ministry of Health Promotion Funding Agreement to Expand and Enhance After-School Recreation Care Programs
Background Information
CD26.3 - Ministry of Health Promotion Funding Agreement to Expand and Enhance After-School Recreation Care Programs - Staff Report
CD26.4 - A Five Year Plan for Strengthening Student Nutrition Programs in Toronto
Background Information
CD26.4 - Letter from the Board of Health
CD26.4 - A Five Year Plan for Strengthening Student Nutrition Programs in Toronto - Staff Report

Economic Development Committee - Meeting 24 - September 22, 2009

ED24.1 - Update on the Economy
ED24.2 - Appointment of the Third City of Toronto Poet Laureate
Background Information
Appointment of the Third City of Toronto Poet Laureate
ED24.6 - Toronto Arts Council's 2008 Allocations Report
Background Information
Toronto Arts Council 2008 Allocations Report

Parks and Environment Committee - Meeting 25 - September 23, 2009

PE25.1 - Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment Recognize Toronto's Climate Change Mitigation Efforts
Background Information
Staff Report
PE25.2 - Floral Bed to Commemorate the 100th Anniversary of Girl Guides of Canada-Guides du Canada 1910 - 2010 (Ward 20, 27)
Background Information
Staff Report
PE25.3 - Evaluation of Parks Cash in Lieu Policy
Background Information
Referral of Member Motion

Audit Committee - Meeting 12 - September 24, 2009

(to consider the City’s Audited Consolidated Financial Statements)
AU12.2 - City of Toronto Audit Results - Year Ended December 31, 2008
Background Information
City of Toronto Audit Results - Year Ended December 31, 2008

Audit Committee - Meeting 13 - September 24, 2009

(to consider the Financial Statements of the City’s Agencies, Boards and Commissions,
including Business Improvement Areas (BIAs), Arenas and Community Centres)

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Interesting City of Toronto Community Council items as of September 15, 2009

2009-09-15T00:24:00.003-04:00

Etobicoke York Community Council - Meeting 29 - September 15, 2009

EY29.1 - 2123 Lake Shore Boulevard West and 68 Marine Parade Drive – Official Plan and Zoning Amendment Applications – Final Report (Ward 6)
Background Information
August 27, 2009 report
Notice
EY29.13 - Activities at Certain Business Establishments in the Etobicoke York District (Ward 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 17)
Background Information
May 11, 2009 report
EY27.34 extract
EY28.19 Extract
EY29.14 - Comprehensive Billboard Audit of Ward 17 - Supplementary Report (Ward 17)
Background Information
May 20, 2009 report
EY26.4 Extract
December 15, 2008 report
EY28.20 Extract
EY29.40 - 2800 Bloor Street West – Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments and Rental Housing Demolition and Conversion Application – Status Report (Ward 5)
Background Information
August 20, 2009 report
Extract EY24.16
Extract EY27.35
EY29.41 - 720 Humberwood Boulevard - Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision Applications – Final Report (Ward 2)
Background Information
August 27, 2009 report
Notice

North York Community Council - Meeting 27 - September 15, 2009

NY27.7 - Wrought Iron Fence in Front Yards
Background Information
Staff Report & Attachment 1 - Wrought Iron Fence in Front Yards
NY27.21 - Report Request - Review of Front Yard Parking in Wards 16 and 25 in the North York Community Council Area (Ward 16, 25)
Background Information
Letter from City Clerk - Report Request - Review of Front Yard Parking in Wards 16 and 25
NY27.46 - Update on Proposal to Build a new Multi-pad Ice Arena in Wards 25, 26, or 34
Background Information
Staff Report - Update on Multi-pad Ice Arena in Wards 25, 26, or 34
NY27.47 - 185 Graydon Hall Drive (Ward 34)
Background Information
Staff Report - 185 Graydon Hall Drive
NY27.48 - Preliminary Report - Rezoning Application - 10 San Romanoway (Ward 8)
Background Information
Staff Report and Attachments 1-3 - Preliminary Report - 10 San Romanoway
NY27.49 - Final Report - Site Plan Control Application - 1015 Sheppard Avenue East (Ward 24)
Background Information
Staff Report and Attachments 1-2 - Site Plan Control Application - 1015 Sheppard Ave. E.
NY27.50 - Final Report and Supplementary Report - Rezoning and Site Plan Control Applications - 15 Poyntz Avenue (Ward 23)
Background Information
Final Report & Attachments 1-7 - Rezoning and Site Plan Control Applications - 15 Poyntz Ave
NY27.50a - Supplementary Report - Rezoning and Site Plan Control Applications - 15 Poyntz Avenue
Background Information
Supplementary Report - Rezoning and Site Plan Control Applications - 15 Poyntz Avenue
NY27.51 - Final Report - Rezoning Application - 9, 11, 15, 17, 19 and 21 Leona Drive (Ward 23)
Background Information
Final Report & Attachments 1-8 - Rezoning Application - 9, 11, 15, 17, 19 and 21 Leona Drive
NY27.52 - Final Report – Rezoning Application - 3706 Bathurst Street and 3 Stadacona Drive (Ward 15)
Background Information
Final Report and Attachments 1-5 - Rezoning Application - 3706 Bathurst Street and 3 Stadacona Drive
NY27.53 - Final Report - OPA & Rezoning Application - 1181 Sheppard Ave East (Ward 24)
Background Information
Final Report & Attachments 1-8 - OPA & Rezoning Application - 1181 Sheppard Ave E
NY27.54 - Status Report - OPA & Rezoning Applications - 939 Lawrence Ave. E., 1090 Don Mills Rd., 49 & 75 The Donway W. (Ward 25)
Background Information
Status Report - OPA & Rezoning Applications - 939 Lawrence Ave. E., 1090 Don Mills Rd., 49 & 75 The Donway W.
NY27.54a - Extended Notice Request - Cadillac Fairview - OPA and Rezoning - Southwest Corner of Lawrence Avenue East and Don Mills Road
Background Information
Letter from City Clerk - Extended Notice Request - Lawrence Avenue East and Don Mills Road
NY27.54b -Request for Direction Report - Official Plan Amendment and Rezoning Applications - 939 Lawrence Avenue East, 1090 Don Mills Road and 49 & 75 The Donway West
Background Information
Request for Direction Report and Attachments 1-13 - 939 Lawrence Avenue East, 1090 Don Mills Road and 49 & 75 The Donway West
NY27.55 - Status Report - Site Plan Control Application - 7 and 9 Tippet Road (Ward 10)
Background Information
Status Report - Site Plan Control Application - 7 & 9 Tippet Rd.
NY27.55a - Request for Direction Report - Site Plan Application - 7 and 9 Tippet Road
Background Information
Request for Direction Report and Attachments 1-5 - Site Plan Application - 7 and 9 Tippet
Road
Attachment 6 - Technical Services Memo - 7 and 9 Tippet Road
NY27.56 - Preliminary Report - Rezoning and Site Plan Control Applications - 48 Finch Avenue West (Ward 23)
Background Information
Staff Report and Attachments 1-7 - Rezoning and Site Plan Control Applications - 48 Finch Ave W
NY27.57 - Preliminary Report - Official Plan Amendment - 1001-1019 Sheppard Ave East (Ward 23)
Background Information
Preliminary Report and Attachments 1-4 - Official Plan Amendment - 1001-1019 Sheppard Avenue East
NY27.58 - Northeast Corner of Steeles Avenue West and Alness Street, East of Keele Street, City of Vaughan
Background Information
Staff Report and Attachmeents 1 and 2 - Northeast Corner of Steeles Ave W and Alness St, East of Keele St, City of Vaughan
NY27.62 - Proposed Renaming of Hanover Park (Ward 9)
Background Information
Staff Report - Proposed Renaming of Hanover Park

Scarborough Community Council - Meeting 28 - September 15, 2009

SC28.17 - 2002 Pharmacy Avenue and 2992 Sheppard Avenue East – Rezoning Application - Preliminary Report (Ward 40)
Background Information
Staff Report - 2002 Pharmacy Avenue & 2992 Sheppard Avenue East
SC28.18 - 2969 Sheppard Avenue East – Rezoning Application - Preliminary Report (Ward 40)
Background Information
Staff Report - 2969 Sheppard Avenue East
SC28.19 - 1395 Tapscott Road - Rezoning Application - Preliminary Report (Ward 42)
Background Information
Staff Report - 1395 Tapscott Road
SC28.24 - Harmonize Bicycle Issues
Background Information
Letter from Councillor Del Grande regarding bicycle issues

Toronto and East York Community Council - Meeting 27 - September 15, 2009

TE27.5 - Final Report - 399 Bathurst Street - Zoning By-law Amendment Application (Ward 20)
Background Information
TE27.5 - Staff Report - 399 Bathurst Street - Final Report
TE27.6 - Final Report - 2 Elm Grove Avenue - Application to Amend the (former) City of Toronto Zoning By-law 438-86 - Parkdale Pilot Project (Ward 14)
Background Information
TE27.6 - Staff Report - 2 Elm Grove Avenue - Final Report
TE27.7 - Final Report - 5 Glenavon Road - Application to Amend the (former) City of Toronto Zoning By-law 438-86 - Parkdale Pilot Project (Ward 14)
Background Information
TE27.7 - Staff Report - 5 Glenavon Road - Final Report
TE27.8 - Final Report - 8 Spencer Avenue - Application to Amend the (former) City of Toronto Zoning By-law 438-86 - Parkdale Pilot Project (Ward 14)
Background Information
TE27.8 - Staff Report - 8 Spencer Avenue - Final Report
TE27.9 - Final Report - 21 Thorburn Avenue - Application to Amend the (former) City of Toronto Zoning By-law 438-86 - Parkdale Pilot Project (Ward 14)
Background Information
TE27.9 - Staff Report - 21 Thorbourn Avenue - Final Report
TE27.10 - Final Report - 59 Wilson Park Road - Application to Amend the (former) City of Toronto Zoning By-law 438-86 - Parkdale Pilot Project (Ward 14)
Background Information
TE27.10 - Staff Report - 59 Wilson Park Road - Final Report
TE27.11 - Final Report - 100 Garrison Road and 800 Fleet Street - Rezoning Application (Ward 19)
Background Information
TE27.11 - Staff Report - 100 Garrison and 800 Fleet - Final Report
TE27.12 - Supplementary Report - 23, 25, 27 and 29 Stafford Street – Rezoning Application (Ward 19)
Background Information
TE27.12a - Supplementary Staff Report - 23, 25, 27 and 29 Stafford Street
TE27.12a - Final Report - 23, 25, 27 and 29 Stafford Street - Rezoning Application
Background Information
TE27.12 - Staff Report - 23, 25, 27 and 29 Stafford Street - Final Report
TE27.13 - King Spadina East Precinct Built Form Study - Progress Report (Ward 20)
Background Information
TE27.13 - Revised Staff Report King Spadina East Precinct Built Form Study - Progress Report
TE27.14 - Final Report - 21-31 Widmer Street and 299 Adelaide Street West - Rezoning (Ward 20)
Background Information
TE27.14 - Staff Report - 21-31 Widmer St. and 299 Adelaide St. West
TE27.15 - Refusal Report - 56 Blue Jays Way - Zoning By-law Application (Ward 20)
Background Information
TE27.15 - Staff Report - 56 Blue Jays Way Zoning By-law Application
TE27.16 - Final Report - 524, 528, 530, 532, 534 St. Clair Avenue West - Rezoning and Demolition under Municipal Code Chapter 667 Applications (Ward 21)
Background Information
TE27.16 - Staff Report - 524, 528, 530, 532, 534 St. Clair Avenue West
TE27.16a - Final Report - 524, 528, 530, 532, 534 St. Clair Avenue West - Rezoning and Demolition under Municipal Code Chapter 667 Applications
Background Information
TE27.16a - Staff Report - 524, 528, 530, 532, 534 St. Clair Avenue West - Placeholder
TE27.16b - Supplementary Report - Final Report - 524, 528, 530, 532, 534 St. Clair Avenue West - Rezoning and Demolition under Municipal Code Chapter 667 Applications
Background Information
TE27.16b - Staff Report 524, 528, 530, 532, 534 St. Clair Ave W
TE27.17 - Final Report - 591 Dundas Street East - Regent Park - Rezoning Application (Ward 28)
Background Information
TE27.17 - Revised Staff Report - 591 Dundas Street East - Rezoning Application - Final Report
TE27.18 - Final Report - 125 The Esplanade - Rezoning Application (Ward 28)
Background Information
TE27.18 - Staff Report - 125 The Esplanade - Final Report
TE27.19 - Final Report - 1864 to 1876 Queen Street East - Rezoning Application and Demolition Application under Municipal Code 667 (Ward 32)
Background Information
TE27.19 - Staff Report - 1864 to 1876 Queen Street East - Final Report
TE27.19a - Supplementary Report – Rezoning Application and Demolition Application under Municipal Code 667 – 1864 to 1876 Queen Street East
Background Information
TE27.19a - Staff Report - Rezoning and Demolition Application 1864-1876 Queen Street East
TE27.20 - Refusal Report - 426 University Avenue - Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Approval Applications (Ward 20)
Background Information
TE27.20 - Staff Report - 426 University Avenue - Refusal Report
TE27.21 - Final Report - 740 Eglinton Avenue West Official Plan Amendment, Draft Plan of Condominium and Rental Housing Conversion Applications (Ward 21)
Background Information
TE27.21 - Staff Report - 740 Eglinton Avenue West - Final Report
TE27.26 - 2 Secord Avenue and 90 Eastdale Avenue - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications (Ward 31)
Background Information
TE27.26 - Staff Report - 2 Secord Avenue and 90 Eastdale Avenue - Official Plan
TE27.29 - Final Report - 34-38 Hazelton Avenue - Official Plan Amendment and Rezoning Applications (Ward 27)
Background Information
TE27.29 - Staff Report - 34-38 Hazelton Avenue - Final Report
TE27.29a - Supplementary Report - 34-38 Hazelton Avenue - Official Plan Amendment and Rezoning
Background Information
TE27.29a - Supplementary Report - 34-38 Hazelton Avenue
TE27.29b - 34-38 Hazelton Avenue - Official Plan Amendment and Rezoning
Background Information
TE27.29b - Staff Report - 34-38 Hazelton Avenue - OPA - Placeholder
TE27.29c - Refusal Report - 34-38 Hazelton Avenue - OPA and Rezoning Applications
Background Information
TE27.29c - Staff Report - 34-38 Hazelton Avenue - Refusal Report
TE27.42 - Preliminary Report - 314 Roncesvalles Avenue - Rezoning Application (Ward 14)
Background Information
TE27.42 - Staff Report - 314 Roncesvalles Avenue - Preliminary Report
TE27.43 - Preliminary Report - 99 Blue Jays Way - Rezoning Application (Ward 20)
Background Information
TE27.43 - Staff Report - 99 Blue Jays Way - Preliminary Report
TE27.44 - Parkdale Village Business Improvement Area Capital Design Strategy (Ward 14)
Background Information
TE27.44 - Staff Report - Parkdale Village BIA Capital Design Strategy
TE27.44 - Staff Report - Parkdale Village BIA - Attachment
TE27.84 - Reserved On-Street Parking Spaces for use by Car-Share Vehicles - Various Locations in the Downtown Area (Sustainable Transportation Initiative) (Ward 19)
Background Information
TE27.84 - Staff Report - Reserved On-Street Parking Spaces - Car-Share Vehicles
Appendix A, Drawing No. 421F-9673, Drawing No. 421F-9674, Drawing No. 421F-9675, Drawing No. 421F-9676, Drawing No. 421F-9677, Drawing No. 421F-9678
TE27.84a - Installation of Car-share Vehicle Parking Areas - Various Streets in the Downtown Area (Sustainable Transportation Initiative)
Background Information
TE27.84a - Staff Report - Installation of Car-share Vehicle Parking Areas, Appendix A, Drawing No. 421F-9673, Drawing No. 421F-9674, Drawing No. 421F-9675, Drawing No. 421F-9677, Drawing No. 421F-9678
TE27.102 - Final Report - Rezoning Application to Remove the Holding Symbol (“h”) - 75 Iannuzzi St – Fort York Neighbourhood (Block 6) (Ward 19)
Background Information
TE27.102 - Staff Report - 75 Iannuzzi Street - Rezoning Application
TE27.103 - Supplementary Report - 40 The Esplanade - City Initiated Amendment to the Site Specific Zoning By-law (Ward 28)
Background Information
TE27.103 - Supplementary Staff Report - 40 The Esplanade
TE27.103a - Final Report - 40 The Esplanade - City Initiated Amendment to Site Specific Zoning By-law
Background Information
TE27.103a - Staff Report - 40 The Esplanade - Zoning By-law - Final Report
TE27.104 - Request for Direction Report - 102 Shuter Street - Official Plan Amendment and Rezoning Application (Ward 27)
Background Information
TE27.104 - Staff Rpt 102 Shuter Street OPA and Rezoning - Request for Directions
TE27.118 - Preliminary Report - 14 Strachan Avenue and 39-51 East Liberty Street - Rezoning Application (Ward 19)
Background Information
TE27.118 - Staff Report - 14 Strachan Avenue - Rezoning Application
TE27.119 - Preliminary Report - 419 Fort York Boulevard (Block 31 Railway Lands West) – Rezoning Application (Ward 20)
Background Information
TE27.119 - Staff Report - 419 Fort York Blvd - Rezoning Application
TE27.120 - Preliminary Report - 15 Huntley Street - Official Plan Amendment and Rezoning Application (Ward 27)
Background Information
TE27.120 - Staff Report - 15 Huntley Street - Rezoning Application
TE27.121 - Preliminary Report - 345 and 349 Carlaw Avenue - Rezoning Application (Ward 30)
Background Information
TE27.121 - Staff Report - 345-349 Carlaw Avenue - Rezoning Application
TE27.160 - Public Appointments to the Committee of Adjustment Toronto and East York Panel B
Background Information
TE27.160 - Staff Report - Public Appointments to the Committee of Adjustment Toronto and East York Panel B

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Interesting City of Toronto Committee items as of September 11, 2009

2009-09-11T23:19:00.002-04:00

Executive Committee - Meeting 34 - September 8, 2009

EX34.4 - Authority to Execute a Letter of Agreement with the Government of Ontario for 2009 Ontario Bus Replacement Program Funding
Background Information
Authority to Execute a Letter of Agreement with the Government of Ontario for 2009 Ontario Bus Replacement Program Funding
EX34.5 - Election Administration By-laws
Background Information
Election Administration By-laws
EX34.6 - Election Campaign Finance By-laws
Background Information
Election Campaign Finance By-laws
EX34.7 - Establishment of a Compliance Audit Committee for the 2010 Municipal Election
Background Information
Establishment of a Compliance Audit Committee for the 2010 Municipal Election
EX34.8 - Preservation Alternatives for the Former Canada Malting Complex
Background Information
Preservation Alternatives for the Former Canada Malting Complex
Appendix A - Summary Table
EX34.8a - 5 Eireann Quay – Intention to Designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act
Background Information
5 Eireann Quay - Intention to Designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act
5 Eireann Quay - Staff Report
5 Eireann Quay - Toronto and east York Community Council Letter (March 27, 2009)
Letter from Robert Rasmussen, York Quay Neighbourhood Association
EX34.10 - Project Authority Increase - Cumberland Entrance to Bay Station Improvements - Contract D1-5
Background Information
Project Authority Increase - Cumberland Entrance to Bay Station Improvements - Contract D1-5
EX34.11 - Transit City Funding Request
Background Information
Transit City Funding Request
EX34.12 - Enhancing Competitiveness and Ensuring Infrastructure in the Film and Television Cluster
Background Information
Enhancing Competitiveness and Ensuring Infrastructure in the Film and Television Cluster
EX34.14 - New Affordable Housing Program Opportunities (Ward 2, 3, 4, 7, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 23, 26, 27, 28, 30, 32, 34, 37, 38, 40, 43)
Background Information
New Affordable Housing Program Opportunities
New Affordable Housing Program Opportunities - Appendix 2
New Affordable Housing Program Opportunities - Homeownership Component - Program Guidelines
New Affordable Housing Program Opportunities - Overview of Affordable Housing Stimulus Funding
EX34.19 - City-Strike Post-Mortem: Request Province of Ontario to Mandate Daycare and Children’s Services as an Essential Service
Background Information
City-Strike Post-Mortem: Request Province of Ontario to Mandate Daycare and Children's Services as an Essential Service
EX34.20 - City-Strike Post-Mortem: Request Province of Ontario to Mandate Emergency Medical Services (EMS) as an Essential Service
Background Information
City-Strike Post-Mortem: Request Province of Ontario to Mandate Emergency Medical Services (EMS) as an Essential Service
EX34.21 - City-Strike Post-Mortem: Request Province of Ontario to Mandate Garbage Collection as an Essential Service
Background Information
City-Strike Post Mortem: Request Province of Ontario to Mandate Garbage Collection as an Essential Service
EX34.24 - Rebates to Citizens as a Result of the Strike by Locals 416 and 79
Background Information
Rebates to Citizens as a Result of the Strike by Locals 416 and 79

Public Works and Infrastructure Committee - Meeting 26 - September 14, 2009

PW26.2 - Basement Flooding Studies Follow-up
Background Information
PW26.2-Basement Flooding Studies Follow-up - Staff Report
PW26.3 - Reserved On-Street Parking Spaces for Use by Car-Share Vehicles - Pilot Program in the Downtown Area (Sustainable Transportation Initiative)
Background Information
PW26.3-Reserved On-Street Parking Spaces for Use by Car-Share Vehicles - Staff Report
PW26.4 - Bicycle Safety: All Cyclists Must Wear Helmets
Background Information
PW26.4-Bicycle Safety - All Cyclists Must Wear Helmets - Member Motion
PW26.5 - Bicycle Safety: Cyclist Licensing
Background Information
PW26.5-Bicycle Safety - Cyclist Licensing - Member Motion
PW26.6 - Snow Clearing Operations in the Etobicoke York District
Background Information
PW26.6-Letter from Etobicoke York Community Council
PW26.7 - Savings/Losses Realized as a Result of In-Sourcing Collection Services in the Former City of York
Background Information
PW26.7-Letter from Councillor Frances Nunziata

Planning and Growth Management Committee - Meeting 31 - September 16, 2009

PG31.1 - Update on the Avenues and Mid-Rise Buildings Action Plan
Background Information
Update on the Avenues and Mid-Rise Buildings Action Plan
Avenues and Mid-Rise Buildings Study
PG31.3 - Request for Approval of the Scarborough-Malvern LRT Environmental Assessment Study
Background Information
Letter August 27, 2009 from General Secretary, TTC
TTC Report No. 4(a) re Scarborough Malvern LRT
PG31.4 - Transit City Light Rail Program: Sheppard East LRT Connection at Don Mills Station
Background Information
Letter June 5, 2009 from General Secretary, TTC
TTC Report 2(a) Transit City Light Rail Program

Government Management Committee - Meeting 24 - September 17, 2009

GM24.4 - 2008 Consulting Services Expenditure – City Divisions and Major Agencies, Boards and Commission
Background Information
2008 Consulting Services Expenditure ý City Divisions and Major Agencies, Boards and Commission
Appendix A: 2008 Consulting Services Expenditure - Operating
Appendix B: 2008 Consulting Services Expenditure - Capital
GM24.19 - Local Food Procurement Policy and Implementation Plan - Update
Background Information
Local Food Procurement Policy and Implementation Plan - Update
GM24.30 - Transfer of Properties to Build Toronto
Background Information
Report - Transfer of Properties to Build Toronto
Appendices 1-5
GM24.32 - Councillor Protection at City Properties
Background Information
Report - Councillor Protection at City Properties
Confidential Attachment 1
Confidential Attachment 2
GM24.37 - Ouch Canada! ... Canadian Spelling
Background Information
Ouch Canada ! .... Canadian Spelling

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City of Toronto Committee/Council Decision Documents up to City Council Meetings 37, 38 & 39

2009-08-18T23:21:00.000-04:00

Here are links to the decision documents of City Council and various Committees leading up to the City Council Meeting 37 on June 26, 2009, Meeting 39 on July 31, 2009 and Meeting 38 on August 5 - 6, 2009 .

City Council - Meeting 37 - June 26, 2009

City Council - Meeting 39 - July 31, 2009

City Council - Meeting 38 - August 5 & 6, 2009

Executive Committee Meeting 33

Standing Committee Reports

Community Development and Recreation Committee Meeting 25
Economic Development Committee Meeting 23
Parks and Environment Committee Meeting 24
Planning and Growth Management Committee Meeting 26
Public Works and Infrastructure Committee Meeting 25

Community Council Reports

Etobicoke York Community Council Meeting 28
Scarborough Community Council Meeting 27

Other Committees

Board of Health Meeting 24

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Enabling ATSC & QAM in Canada for Windows 7 RTM

2009-08-11T07:25:00.002-04:00

Peter Near, former Microsoft MVP for Media Center, has been passionately blogging about getting OTA ATSC reception to work for Canadians in Media Center.

Throughout the Windows 7 beta, he has made blog postings, which I allude to in the blog postings 'ATSC workaround for Canadians for Windows 7/Media Center TV Pack for Vista ', 'ATSC in Canada for Windows 7 and WMC TV Pack', and 'ATSC vs Windows 7 Media Center/TV Pack for Windows Vista walkthrough'.

Peter has now posted an update to reflect the enabling of ATSC and QAM for the RTM version of Windows 7. The post appears on his blog entited 'Enabling ATSC & QAM in Canada for Windows 7 RTM' and then an associated posting 'Adding Multiple Listings to MC7'

Thanks for the informative posts, especially with the screenshots. I'm sure many will appreciate this.

City of Toronto City Council items as of August 2, 2009

2009-08-02T09:25:00.001-04:00

Here is are City of Toronto items that are being heard by Toronto City Council at their upcoming regular meeting on August 5 and 6, 2009.

City Council Agenda - Meeting 38 (Notice of Meeting)

Committee Reports

Executive Committee Meeting 33
Board of Health Meeting 24
Community Development and Recreation Committee Meeting 25
Economic Development Committee Meeting 23
Parks and Environment Committee Meeting 24
Planning and Growth Management Committee Meeting 26
Public Works and Infrastructure Committee Meeting 25

Community Council Reports

Etobicoke York Community Council Meeting 28
Scarborough Community Council Meeting 27

Selected Other Items

CC38.1 - Government Management Committee Item GM24.7, headed "Approval to Initiate and Participate in Assessment Appeals"
CC38.2 - Government Management Committee Item GM24.20, headed "North York City Centre Service Road Acquisition – 54 Horsham Avenue"
CC38.4 - Government Management Committee Item GM24.22, headed "Real Estate Acquisitions – Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension Project (South of Steeles)"
CC38.5 - Government Management Committee Item GM24.24, headed "Grade Separation at Agincourt GO Station - TTC Sheppard East LRT Project"
CC38.8 - Government Management Committee Item GM24.29, headed "Terms of a New Lease – 4804-4812 Yonge Street"
CC38.12 - Government Management Committee Item GM24.35, headed "Guild Inn Revitalization and Redevelopment: Letter of Intent with Centennial College and Next Steps Project Documentation"
CC38.13 -Toronto and East York Community Council Item TE27.28, headed "34-38 Hazelton Avenue, Revised Alteration to a Designated Heritage Property"
CC38.14 - Toronto and East York Community Council Item TE27.65, headed "Temporary Adjustments to Traffic/Parking Regulations for 2009 Canadian National Exhibition - City Council"
CC38.18 - Opening of Northerly Extension of Lower Simcoe Street (Ward 20)
CC38.20 - Metrolinx Rail-to-Rail Diamond Grade Separation Project - Formal Noise/Vibration Complaint Process and Legal Issues (Ward 11, 13, 14, 17, 18)
MM38.2 - Bicycle Safety: All Cyclists Must Wear Helmets
MM38.3 - Bicycle Safety: Cyclist Licensing
MM38.4 - Request Province of Ontario to Postpone its Proposal for a Harmonized Sales Tax (HST)
MM38.7 - Rebates to Citizens as a Result of the Strike by Locals 416 and 79
MM38.8 - Moratorium on Accepting Applications for Variances on Third Party Signs
MM38.9 - City-Strike Post-Mortem: Request Province of Ontario to Mandate Daycare and Children’s Services as an Essential Service
MM38.10 - City-Strike Post-Mortem: Request Province of Ontario to Mandate Garbage Collection as an Essential Service
MM38.11 - City-Strike Post-Mortem: Request Province of Ontario to Mandate Emergency Medical Services (EMS) as an Essential Service (Ward All)
MM38.12 - Evaluation of Parks Cash in Lieu Policy

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City of Toronto City Council items as of July 31, 2009

2009-07-30T16:57:00.001-04:00

Here is an City of Toronto item that are being heard by Toronto City Council at their upcoming special meeting on July 31, 2009.

City Council Agenda - Meeting 39 (Notice of Meeting)

CC39.1 - report (July 30, 2009) from the City Manager, headed "Results of Negotiations with CUPE Local 79 and TCEU 416".
Background Information
Report

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Interesting City of Toronto Committee items as of July 7, 2009

2009-07-07T12:41:00.001-04:00

Here is an interesting City of Toronto item to be considered by the Employee and Labour Relations Committee at a special meeting tomorrow. There is no written material for this item, and it will likely be held in-camera.

Employee and Labour Relations Committee - Meeting 17 - July 8, 2009

EL17.1 - Collective Bargaining Update
Summary
Verbal update from the City Manager and the Executive Director, Human Resources. No written material available.

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Happy Canada Day

2009-07-01T09:51:00.002-04:00

Happy Canada Day everyone

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xESPNlH5rrA">O Canada 1979 Video</a>

City of Toronto City Council items as of June 25, 2009

2009-06-25T09:58:00.003-04:00

Here is an City of Toronto item that are being heard by Toronto City Council at their upcoming special meeting on June 26, 2009. Note the location of the meeting is at the Metro Convention Centre, and not City Hall.

City Council Agenda - Meeting 37 (Notice of Meeting)

CC37.1 - report (June 25, 2009) from the City Manager and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, headed “Purchase of 204 Light Rail Vehicles (LRVs) - TTC Capital Funding”
Background Information
Report

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Youth Engagement in your Organization

2009-06-23T07:13:00.002-04:00

As some of you know, one of the things that I'm passionate about is youth engagement.

Through the Maytree Foundation's DiverseCity onBoard initiative, I was fortunate to have been asked to serve on the Board of Directors for Ontario Nature. At the 78th Annual General Meeting a few weeks ago, I was asked to present the Youth Writing Awards for 2008-2009. Having this opportunity to present, I made some remarks on the importance of youth engagement for Ontario Nature, which I feel can be applicable for other organizations.

Here is an excerpt of my remarks prior to the presentation of the awards:

It is my honour and pleasure to be able to present the winners of Ontario Nature’s 4th Annual Youth Writing Contest. When I was first approached to sit on the Board, I was immediately drawn toward the many Ontario Nature programs that incorporated youth involvement, such as the Youth Writing Contest, Youth Nature Camps and Volunteer for Nature programs that emphasized family-type programming.
In the last year, Ontario Nature, in conjunction with its many partners, has further expanded its youth programming through initiatives such as “From the Ground Up” and “Youth Leadership”.
I think these initiatives to increase youth involvement have yielded great results so far, and if anyone has any ideas to increase what we can do to involve youths in helping to conserve nature in this province, feel free to share these ideas with Ontario Nature staff, or Board members that are in attendance today.
I would also encourage everyone here to take time to engage youth members at upcoming events. Start a conversation, share your own experiences and learn about theirs. Who knows, you might just provide that spark that opens the door to a life-long nature experience.
The Youth Writing Contest is part of the Ontario Nature Youth Challenge. Sponsored by our partners, Waste Management and Mountain Equipment Co-op, the Ontario Nature Youth Writing Challenge was open to students in grades 7 and 8 across Ontario. This year’s topic: “Every day we make choices that could help or harm our environment. What are you doing that has a positive impact on our environment?”
The essay winners were chosen by a selection committee consisting of Stephanie Foster, former Ontario Nature Board Member, David Robinson, Mountain Equipment Co-op and Clare Mitchell, Ontario Nature staff member. There were over 170 entries from across the province and it was difficult to choose amongst the essays. We thank everyone who made a submission, and we encourage each and every one of them to stay involved. In the end, five essays were chosen to be honoured.
The winning essays will be printed in the fall issue of ON Nature, posted on the Ontario Nature website and sent to the Premier.

It is my hope that all organizations (and their members within it) take the time to evaluate how they can involve youth in the activities that they deliver where applicable. Get youth involved early and let them show off their new ideas and perspectives. I can't understate how this is such an empowering feeling which will further their level of engagement. I can speak from personal experience on this front.

It may be difficult at first to determine the best way forward, but the rewards can be so great, both for the organization and most of all, the youth.

IntelliPoint and IntelliType Pro 7.0 released for Microsoft Mice and Keyboards

2009-06-23T00:41:00.003-04:00

Microsoft has released an update to its IntelliPoint and IntelliType Pro software for its line of mice and keyboard products.

Download links for English as follows:

Intellipoint (Mice software)

Intellipoint 7.0 32 bit (Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP)
Intellipoint 7.0 64 bit (Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP)

Intellitype Pro (Keyboard software)

Intellitype Pro 7.0 32 bit (Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP)
Intellitype Pro 7.0 64 bit (Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP)

For non-English versions, please visit the Microsoft Keyboard and Mouse Hardware Software Download page.

Interesting City of Toronto Committee items as of June 19, 2009

2009-06-19T18:24:00.002-04:00

Audit Committee - Meeting 11 - TBD

AU11.2 - Auditor General's Office - Annual Reporting Process
Background Information
Report (May 29, 2009) from the Auditor General - Annual Reporting Process
AU11.5 - Process for Non-Competitive Procurement (Sole Sourcing) Needs Improvement
Background Information
Report (May 22, 2009) from the Auditor General - Process for Non-Competitive Procurement (Sole Sourcing) Needs Improvement
Appendix 1 - Auditor General's Office (May 1, 2009) Process for Non-Competitive Procurement (Sole Sourcing) Needs Improvement
Appendix 2 - Management's Response to the Auditor General's Review
AU11.6 - Parks, Forestry and Recreation – Capital Program – The Backlog in Needed Repairs Continues to Grow
Background Information
Report (January 23, 2009) from the Auditor General - Parks, Forestry and Recreation - Capital Program - The Backlog in Needed Repairs Continues to Grow
Appendix 1 - Auditor General's Office (January 23, 2009) Parks, Forestry and Recreation - Capital Program - The Backlog in Needed Repairs Continues to Grow
Attachment 2 - Management's Response to the Auditor General's Review
AU11.9 - Toronto Parking Authority Pay and Display Parking Operations – Review of Revenue, Expenditure and Procurement Practices
Background Information
Report (June 4, 2009) from the President, Toronto Parking Authority
Cover report (May 15, 2009) from the Auditor General, to the Board of Directors of the Toronto Parking Authority
Appendix 1 - Auditor General's Office (March 16, 2009) - Toronto Parking Authority Pay and Display Parking Operations - Review of Revenue, Expenditures and Procurement Practices
Appendix 2 - Management's Response to the Auditor General's Review
AU11.14 - Policy Changes Required to Direct Fraud Recoveries to a Reserve
Background Information
Report (June 2, 2009) from the City Manager - Policy Changes Required to Direct Fraud Recoveries to a Reserve

Planning and Growth Management Committee - Meeting 30 - TBD

PG30.1 - Proposed Zoning By-law for the City of Toronto - Public Input and
Comments

Government Management Committee - Meeting 24 - June 25, 2009

GM24.4 - 2008 Consulting Services Expenditure – City Divisions and Major Agencies, Boards and Commission
Background Information
2008 Consulting Services Expenditure ý City Divisions and Major Agencies, Boards and Commission
Appendix A: 2008 Consulting Services Expenditure - Operating
Appendix B: 2008 Consulting Services Expenditure - Capital
GM24.19 - Local Food Procurement Policy and Implementation Plan - Update
Background Information
Local Food Procurement Policy and Implementation Plan - Update
GM24.20 - North York City Centre Service Road Acquisition – 54 Horsham Avenue (Ward 23)
Background Information
North York City Centre Service Road Acquisition - 54 Horsham Avenue
Appendix A - Location Map - 54 Horsham Avenue
GM24.22 - Real Estate Acquisitions – Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension Project (South of Steeles) (Ward 8)
Background Information
Real Estate Acquisitions - Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension Project (South of Steeles)
Appendix A - Property Requirements Table
Appendix B1 - Horizontal Alignment Drawing showing old and new alignment
Appendix B2 - New Property Requirements drawing with approximate dimensions and areas labelled
GM24.24 - Grade Separation at Agincourt GO Station - TTC Sheppard East LRT Project (Ward 39 and 41)
Background Information
Grade Separation at Agincourt GO Station - TTC Sheppard East LRT Project
Appendix A - Property Details
Appendix B - Table of Amendments to Private Property Requirements
Site Maps
GM24.30 - Transfer of Properties to Build Toronto (Ward 11, 17, 20, 28)
Background Information
Transfer of Properties to Build Toronto
GM24.32 - Councillor Protection at City Properties
Background Information
Councillor Protection at City Properties
GM24.35 - Guild Inn Revitalization and Redevelopment: Letter of Intent with Centennial College and Next Steps Project Documentation (Ward 43)
Background Information
Guild Inn Revitalization and Redevelopment: Letter of Intent with Centennial College and Next Steps Project Documentation
Appendices A - H
GM24.37 - Ouch Canada! ... Canadian Spelling
Background Information
Ouch Canada ! .... Canadian Spelling

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Interesting City of Toronto Community Council items as of June 12, 2009

2009-06-19T18:10:00.001-04:00

Here are some interesting City of Toronto items that are being heard by the Toronto and East York and North York Community Councils at their upcoming meetings . For more information and recommendations on these items, please see the Background Information sections of each item.

North York Community Council - Meeting 27 - TBD

NY27.7 - Wrought Iron Fence in Front Yards
Background Information
Staff Report & Attachment 1 - Wrought Iron Fence in Front Yards

NY27.21 - Report Request - Review of Front Yard Parking in Wards 16 and 25 in the North York Community Council Area (Ward 16 and 25)
Background Information
Letter from City Clerk - Report Request - Review of Front Yard Parking in Wards 16 and 25

NY27.22 - Buses Excepted Regulation - Alness Street and York University Busway (Finch Hydro Corridor) (Ward 8)
Background Information
Staff Report - Buses Excepted Regulation - Alness Street and York University Busway
Attachment 1 - Buses Excepted Regulation - Alness Street & York University Busway
Attachment 2 - Buses Excepted Regulation - Alness Street & York University Busway

NY27.40 - Renaming of the Walkway - Block 348 on Plan 66M-2439 to "Elia Lane" (Ward 8)
Background Information
Letter from City Clerk - Renaming of the Walkway - Block 348 on Plan 66M-2439 to "Elia Lane"
Staff Report - Renaming of Jack Evelyn Wiggins Drive

NY27.41 - Renaming of Donridge Drive to “Don Ridge Drive” (Ward 25)
Background Information
Staff Report and Attachment 1 - Renaming of Donridge Drive to "Don Ridge Drive"

NY27.46 - Update on Proposal to Build a new Multi-pad Ice Arena in Wards 25, 26, or 34
Background Information
Staff Report - Update on Multi-pad Ice Arena in Wards 25, 26, or 34

NY27.47 - 185 Graydon Hall Drive (Ward 34)
Background Information
Staff Report - 185 Graydon Hall Drive

NY27.48 - Preliminary Report - Rezoning Application - 10 San Romanoway (Ward 8)
Background Information
Staff Report and Attachments 1-3 - Preliminary Report - 10 San Romanoway

NY27.49 - Final Report - Site Plan Control Application - 1015 Sheppard Avenue East (Ward 24)
Background Information
Staff Report and Attachments 1-2 - Final Report - Site Plan Control Application - 1015 Sheppard Ave. E.

NY27.50 - Final Report - Rezoning and Site Plan Control Applications - 15 Poyntz Avenue (Ward 23)
Background Information
Staff Report & Attachments 1-7 - Final Report - Rezoning and Site Plan Control Applications - 15 Poyntz Ave

NY27.51 - Final Report - Rezoning Application - 9, 11, 15, 17, 19 and 21 Leona Drive (Ward 23)
Background Information
Staff Report & Attachments 1-8 - Final Report - Rezoning Application - 9, 11, 15, 17, 19 and 21 Leona Drive

NY27.52 - Final Report – Rezoning Application - 3706 Bathurst Street and 3 Stadacona Drive (Ward 15)
Background Information
Staff Report and Attachments 1-5 - Final Report - Rezoning Application - 3706 Bathurst Street and 3 Stadacona Drive

NY27.53 - Final Report - OPA & Rezoning Application - 1181 Sheppard Ave East (Ward 24)
Background Information
Staff Report & Attachments 1-8 - Final Report - OPA & Rezoning Application - 1181 Sheppard Ave E

NY27.54 - Status Report - OPA & Rezoning Applications - 939 Lawrence Ave. E., 1090 Don Mills Rd., 49 & 75 The Donway W. (Ward 25)
Background Information
Status Report - OPA & Rezoning Applications - 939 Lawrence Ave. E., 1090 Don Mills Rd., 49 & 75 The Donway W.
NY27.54a - Extended Notice Request - Cadillac Fairview - OPA and Rezoning - Southwest Corner of Lawrence Avenue East and Don Mills Road
Background Information
Letter from City Clerk - Extended Notice Request - Lawrence Avenue East and Don Mills Road
NY27.54b - Request for Direction Report - Official Plan Amendment and Rezoning Applications - 939 Lawrence Avenue East, 1090 Don Mills Road and 49 & 75 The Donway West
Background Information
Staff Report and Attachments 1-13 - 939 Lawrence Avenue East, 1090 Don Mills Road and 49 & 75 The Donway West - Request for Direction Report

Toronto and East York Community Council - Meeting 27 - TBD

TE27.5 - Final Report - 399 Bathurst Street - Zoning By-law Amendment Application (Ward 20)
Background Information
TE27.5 - Staff Report - 399 Bathurst Street - Final Report
TE27.6 - Final Report - 2 Elm Grove Avenue - Application to Amend the (former) City of Toronto Zoning By-law 438-86 - Parkdale Pilot Project (Ward 14)
Background Information
TE27.6 - Staff Report - 2 Elm Grove Avenue - Final Report
TE27.7 - Final Report - 5 Glenavon Road - Application to Amend the (former) City of Toronto Zoning By-law 438-86 - Parkdale Pilot Project (Ward 14)
Background Information
TE27.7 - Staff Report - 5 Glenavon Road - Final Report
TE27.8 - Final Report - 8 Spencer Avenue - Application to Amend the (former) City of Toronto Zoning By-law 438-86 - Parkdale Pilot Project (Ward 14)
Background Information
TE27.8 - Staff Report - 8 Spencer Avenue - Final Report
TE27.9 - Final Report - 21 Thorburn Avenue - Application to Amend the (former) City of Toronto Zoning By-law 438-86 - Parkdale Pilot Project (Ward 14)
Background Information
TE27.9 - Staff Report - 21 Thorbourn Avenue - Final Report
TE27.10 - Final Report - 59 Wilson Park Road - Application to Amend the (former) City of Toronto Zoning By-law 438-86 - Parkdale Pilot Project (Ward 14)
Background Information
TE27.10 - Staff Report - 59 Wilson Park Road - Final Report
TE27.11 - Final Report - 100 Garrison Road and 800 Fleet Street - Rezoning Application (Ward 19)
Background Information
TE27.11 - Staff Report - 100 Garrison and 800 Fleet - Final Report
TE27.12 - Final Report - 23, 25, 27 and 29 Stafford Street - Rezoning Application (Ward 19)
Background Information
TE27.12 - Staff Report - 23, 25, 27 and 29 Stafford Street - Final Report
TE27.13 - King Spadina East Precinct Built Form Study - Progress Report (Ward 20)
Background Information
TE27.13 - Staff Report - King Spadina East Precinct Built - Progress Report
TE27.14 - Final Report - 21-31 Widmer Street and 299 Adelaide Street West - Rezoning (Ward 20)
Background Information
TE27.14 - Staff Report - 21-31 Widmer St. and 299 Adelaide St. West
TE27.15 - Refusal Report - 56 Blue Jays Way - Zoning By-law Application (Ward 20)
Background Information
TE27.15 - Staff Report - 56 Blue Jays Way Zoning By-law Application
TE27.16 - Final Report - 524, 528, 530, 532, 534 St. Clair Avenue West - Rezoning and Demolition under Municipal Code Chapter 667 Applications (Ward 21)
Background Information
TE27.16 - Staff Report - 524, 528, 530, 532, 534 St. Clair Avenue West
TE27.16a - Final Report - 524, 528, 530, 532, 534 St. Clair Avenue West - Rezoning and Demolition under Municipal Code Chapter 667 Applications
Background Information
TE27.16 - Staff Report - 524, 528, 530, 532, 534 St. Clair Avenue West
TE27.17 - Final Report - 591 Dundas Street East - Regent Park - Rezoning Application (Ward 28)
Background Information
TE27.17 - Staff Report - 591 Dundas Street East - Final Report
TE27.17a - 591 Dundas Street East - Regent Park - Rezoning Application - Supplementary Report
Background Information
TE27.17a - Staff Report - 591 Dundas Street East
TE27.18 - Final Report - 125 The Esplanade - Rezoning Application (Ward 28)
Background Information
TE27.18 - Staff Report - 125 The Esplanade - Final Report
TE27.19 - Final Report - 1864 to 1876 Queen Street East - Rezoning Application and Demolition Application under Municipal Code 667 (Ward 19)
Background Information
TE27.19 - Staff Report - 1864 to 1876 Queen Street East - Final Report
TE27.20 - Refusal Report - 426 University Avenue - Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Approval Applications (Ward 20)
Background Information
TE27.20 - Staff Report - 426 University Avenue - Refusal Report
TE27.21 - Final Report - 740 Eglinton Avenue West Official Plan Amendment, Draft Plan of Condominium and Rental Housing Conversion Applications (Ward 21)
Background Information
TE27.21 - Staff Report - 740 Eglinton Avenue West - Final Report
TE27.22 - Final Report - 851 and 853 Richmond Street West - Common Elements Condominium Application (Ward 19)
Background Information
TE27.22 - Staff Report - 851 and 853 Richmond St West - Final Report
TE27.23 - Final Report - 346 Jarvis Street - Common Elements Condominium Application and Part Lot Control Application (Ward 27)
Background Information
TE27.23 - Staff Report - 346 Jarvis Street - Final Report
TE27.24 - Final Report - 76, 88R, 92 and 100 Yorkville Avenue and 98, 109, 115, 119 and 121R Scollard Street, Common Elements Condominium Application (Ward 27)
Background Information
TE27.24 - Staff Report - 76, 88R 92 and 100 Yorkville Avenue and 98, 109, 115, 119 and 121R Scollard Street - Final Report
TE27.25 - Final Report - 16 to 20 Kimberley Avenue - Part Lot Control Application (Ward 32)
Background Information
TE27.25 - Staff Report - 16 to 20 Kimberley Avenue - Final Report
TE27.26 - 2 Secord Avenue and 90 Eastdale Avenue - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications (Ward 31)
Background Information
TE27.26 - Staff Report - 2 Secord Avenue and 90 Eastdale Avenue - Official Plan
TE27.27 - 506 College Street - Designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act and Authority to Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement (Ward 19)
Background Information
TE27.27 - Staff Report - 506 College Street - Ontario Heritage Act
TE27.27a - 506 College Street - Designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act and Authority to Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement
Background Information
TE27.27a - Letter - 506 College Street - Ontario Heritage Act
TE27.28 - 34-38 Hazelton Avenue, Revised Alteration to a Designated Heritage Property (Ward 27)
Background Information
TE27.28 - Staff Report - 34-38 Hazelton Avenue - Revised Alteration to a Designated Heritage Property
TE27.28a - 34-38 Hazelton Avenue, Revised Alteration to a Designated Heritage Property
Background Information
TE27.28a - Letter - 34 - 38 Hazelton Ave - Designated Heritage Property
TE27.29 - Final Report - 34-38 Hazelton Avenue - OPA and Rezoning Applications (Ward 27)
Background Information
TE27.29 - Staff Report - 34-38 Hazelton Avenue - Final Report
TE27.29a - Refusal Report - 34-38 Hazelton Avenue - OPA and Rezoning Applications
Background Information
TE27.29 - Staff Report - 34-38 Hazelton Avenue - Rezoning Application
TE27.29b - Final Report - 34-38 Hazelton Avenue - Official Plan Amendment and Rezoning
Background Information
TE27.29 - Staff Report - 34-38 Hazelton Avenue - OPA - Final Report
TE27.42 - Preliminary Report - 314 Roncesvalles Avenue - Rezoning Application (Ward 14)
Background Information
TE27.42 - Staff Report - 314 Roncesvalles Avenue - Preliminary Report
TE27.43 - Preliminary Report - 99 Blue Jays Way - Rezoning Application (Ward 20)
Background Information
TE27.43 - Staff Report - 99 Blue Jays Way - Preliminary Report
TE27.44 - Parkdale Village Business Improvement Area Capital Design Strategy (Ward 14)
Background Information
TE27.44 - Staff Report - Parkdale Village BIA Capital Design Strategy
TE27.44 - Staff Report - Parkdale Village BIA - Attachment

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EcoSavvy Festival - June 19 & 20 at Mel Lastman Square

2009-06-14T16:01:00.002-04:00

A few months ago, you may have remembered the EcoSuave 2009 event that I blogged about. This coming week, my friends Tommy and Mihee of Enlightened Events will be organzing a the EcoSavvy Festival to be held at Mel Lastman Square.

I think this is a great event for anyone of all ages. Learn about green choices you can make, from local companies who implement sustainable practices in their business models. Come out, learn a bit, and start conversations with others to spread the word. There will be lots of unique programming throughout the two days, so make sure you check out the events schedule to plan what you want to see.

Below is a press release with further information about the EcoSavvy Festival 2009.

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For Immediate Release

Screen Through All The Green At North York’s Second Annual EcoSavvy Festival

Toronto - Being green in North York is about to get easier with the approach of its Second Annual EcoSavvy Festival, to be held on June 19th and 20th at Mel Lastman Square. Presented by Enlightened Events, the EcoSavvy Festival is an exciting, free event for the public, focused on helping individuals to make informed, green choices while promoting local and sustainable businesses and organizations.

At the EcoSavvy Festival, attendees will be introduced to green and responsibly made products & services, including: sustainable fashion wear, non-toxic cleaning products, chemical free & organic make-up, safe organic kids products, and delicious local organic food. Along with Live music performances by local Canadian artists, this year’s festival will consist of several fun interactive events for all ages.

‘One event that we’re excited to add to this year’s festival is the Eco-Fashion show.’ says Mr. Tommy Trinh, Co-Founder of Enlightened Events. ‘The Eco Fashion Show will have a serene, organic feel to it; the runway will be lined with a set of beautiful trees, and the show will take place under the natural rays of the sun.’ The fashion show will feature clothing lines carried by Green is Black, a retailer that features sustainable, ethically made clothing, and 69 Vintage, a chic vintage clothing store that lets customers re-imagine old styles into new.

Other special events at the EcoSavvy Festival include: a delicious organic food sampling event; DIY natural cleaning products workshops; eco kids activities, including a presentation by Earth Rangers and their animal ambassadors; and a food drive for North York Harvest Food Bank, where organic seeds will given to those who donate non-perishable food items at the festival.

Partners of the EcoSavvy Festival include: Bullfrog Power, Zerofootprint, Toronto Vegetarian Association, Anarres Natural Health, Retire Your Ride Program from the Clean Air Foundation, Green Enterprise Toronto, North York Harvest Food Bank, and Tonic Toronto Magazine.

‘Our goal for this festival is to help people screen through all the green in a fun, interactive manner’ says Mr. Trinh. ‘As more and more companies claim to be green and ethical, consumers will have a harder time distinguishing which products are truly sustainable. To help counter this trend of "green washing", our festival will only feature companies that have scrutinized various aspects of their business to minimize their impact on the planet and its inhabitants.‘

Located at Mel Lastman Square on 5100 Yonge Street, the Second Annual EcoSavvy Festival takes place on June 19th and 20th (Friday & Saturday) and will operate from 4PM to 10PM. For more information about the EcoSavvy Festival’s special events and schedule, visit: www.enlightenedevents.ca/ecosavvyfestival

About Enlightened Events

Enlightened Events is a social enterprise dedicated to building environmental and social awareness through fun, informative, and interactive events. At our events, such as the EcoSavvy Festival and EcoSUAVE 2009, we focus on helping consumers make informed choices while promoting local and truly sustainable businesses and organizations. We are mindful of the environmental, social, and ﬁnancial impact of all products and services at our events, and work diligently to eliminate “greenwashing”.

http://www.enlightenedevents.ca

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Contact Information:
Company: Enlightened Events
Contact: Ms Mihee Kim
Address: 378 Margueretta Street, Toronto, On, M6H3S5
Ofﬁce: 647-723-3693
Fax: 647-436-7642
Email: mkim@enlightenedevents.ca
Web: http://www.enlightenedevents.ca

Interesting City of Toronto Committee items as of June 11, 2009

2009-06-11T21:21:00.002-04:00

Board of Health - Meeting 24 - June 15, 2009

HL24.1 - 2009 Update on Public Health Programs Funded by the Ministry of Children and Youth Services
Background Information
HL24.1 - 2009 Update on Public Health Programs Funded by the Ministry of Children and Youth Services - Staff Report
HL24.2 - Ministry of Health Promotion Funding Reductions to Smoke-Free Ontario Public Health Unit Programs
Background Information
HL24.2 - Ministry of Health Promotion Funding Reductions to Smoke-Free Ontario Public Health Unit Programs - Staff Report
HL24.3 - A Five Year Plan for Strengthening Student Nutrition Programs in Toronto
Background Information
HL24.3 - A Five Year Plan for Strengthening Student Nutrition Programs in Toronto - Staff Report
HL24.4 - Air Quality Impact Assessment - Metrolinx Georgetown South Service Expansion and Union-Pearson Rail Link
Background Information
HL24.4 - Air Quality Impact Assessment - Metrolinx Georgetown South Service Expansion and Union-Pearson Rail Link - Staff Report
HL24.5 - Toronto Food Policy Council 2008 Annual Report: Thinking Globally, Eating Locally
Background Information
HL24.5 - Toronto Food Policy Council 2008 Annual Report: Thinking Globally, Eating Locally - Staff Report

Parks and Environment Committee - Meeting 24 - June 16, 2009

PE24.1 - Donation from Sir Sandford Fleming College to Parks, Forestry and Recreation - The Children's Teaching Kitchen
Background Information
Staff Report
PE24.2 - Identifying Urban Agricultural Opportunities in the City of Toronto
Background Information
Staff Report
Appendix A
Appendix B
PE24.3 - National Pollutant Release Inventory: Toronto's 2006 and 2007 Annual Reports
Background Information
Staff Report and Appendix A, B, C and D
Maps
PE24.3a - Highlights of the National Pollutant Release Inventory for 2006-2007 (Toronto Data)
Background Information
National Pollutant Release Inventory Highlights for Toronto: 2006 and 2007
PE24.4 - Collaboration with the Société d’histoire de Toronto (Toronto Historical Society) on the Creation of a Historical Park along the Humber River
Background Information
Notice of Motion

Planning and Growth Management Committee - Meeting 28 - June 16, 2009

PG28.1 - Proposed Zoning By-law for the City of Toronto - Public Input and
Comments

Economic Development Committee - Meeting 23 - June 17, 2009

ED23.1 - Green Economic Sector Development Strategy Update
Background Information
Green Economic Sector Development Strategy Update - Staff Report
Green Economic Development Strategy Status Chart - Attachment 1
Green Sector International Marketing Plan - Tactics Summary - Attachment 2
ED23.10 - Nuit Blanche Toronto October 3rd, 2009 – Information and Requests for a Non-Objection Letter for the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario
Background Information
Nuit Blanche Toronto October 3, 2009 - Information and Requests for a Non-Objection Letter for the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario
ED23.11 - Design Exchange (DX) 2009 Annual Grant Review
Background Information
Design Exchange (DX) 2009 Annual Grant Review
ED23.12 - Toronto’s Premier Ranked Tourist Destination (PRTD) Update
Background Information
Toronto's Premier Ranked Tourist Destination (PRTD) Update - Staff Report
Attachment 1

Planning and Growth Management Committee - Meeting 29 - June 17, 2009

PG29.1 - Proposed Zoning By-law for the City of Toronto - Public Input and Comments

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June 2009 Updates for Media Center

2009-06-09T14:11:00.005-04:00

Microsoft released cumulative updates for both Media Center for Vista (KB967632) and the Media Center TV Pack for Windows Vista (KB966315).

The following lists provide details as to what is provided within each fix.

June 2009 Cumulative Update for Media Center for Windows Vista (KB967632)

Addresses an issue where Closed Captioning turns off after a focus change
Addresses an issue where a blank blue bar is displayed on the screen when watching live TV
Increases the number of tiles that are supported on the top level of the Media Center start menu
Addresses a top Watson crash issue
Fixes a Windows Media Center TV Guide issue that is related to the digital TV switchover

This is a cumulative update. This update replaces the following updates:

960544 February 2009 Cumulative Update for Media Center for Windows Vista
955519 October 2008 Cumulative Update for Media Center for Windows Vista
950126 June 2008 Cumulative update for Media Center for Windows Vista
947172 February 2008 Cumulative Update for Media Center for Windows Vista
941229 October 2007 Cumulative Update for Media Center for Windows Vista
935652 June 2007 Cumulative Update for Media Center for Windows Vista
932818 April 2007 Cumulative Update for Media Center for Windows Vista

Download Links:

June 2009 Cumulative Update for Media Center TV Pack for Windows Vista (KB966315)

Addresses an issue where a blank blue bar is displayed on the screen when watching live TV
Addresses an issue on x64 systems with Parental Controls being enforced by Windows Media Player
Addresses an issue with black screens when playing DVD movies
Increases number of tiles supported on the top level of the Media Center start menu
Issue in which the seek bar is not displayed correctly on some Media Center extensibility applications.

This is a cumulative update. This update replaces the following updates:

958653 Febuary 2009 Cumulative Update for Media Center TV Pack for Windows Vista
956147 October 2008 Cumulative Update for Media Center TV Pack for Windows Vista
957209 Update for the Windows Media Center TV Pack for Windows Vista: December 4, 2008

Download Links:

Both of these updates are also available through Windows Update.