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SLNA Board Meeting Minute Summaries 2025

1/10/2025

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January 2025 – Board

approved two new classes of Associate Member and corresponding 2025 Associate Membership fees, to be submitted for Delegate approval at the February Community meeting
added WRG waste tips ('Did Y'Know') as standing item on Community Meeting agenda

February 2025 – Board

approved holding first SLNA ‘event’ of 2025 in conjunction with North Market opening, invited community members to include BIA
approved 2025 Community Investment Budget

February 2025 – Community

Delegates approved 2025 fee structure for Associate Members, including new Small Business and Corporate associate membership categories

March 2025 – Board

approved June 25 Community Meeting be held as a hybrid meeting in new North St. Lawrence Market building

April 2025 – Board

elected Officers for 2025/26; ratified Committee Members and Representatives for 2025/26;
confirmed Director Committee liaisons for 2025/26;
approved quorum for 2025/26 at 25 Delegates;
approved funding to Heritage Toronto for 2 Creating Toronto tours in 2025;
approved financial contribution to Jamii to support Belonging programming in 2025/26;
approved purchase of branded promotional tents and banners

May 2025 – Board

approved letter of introduction and credentials for Development Committee Chair to attend affordable housing symposium
approved amendment to Director’s Code of Conduct requirements – each Director to submit signed acknowledgement once per term (elected or appointed)
approved honorarium for Indigenous elder Kim Wheatley re work with Moccasin Identifier
approved additional funds for Garden Committee

June 2025 – Board

approved graphics for branded promotional tents and banners
approved Board letter to Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Councillor re Esplanade and Mill Connection bike lanes
approved quote for June 25 refreshments
appointed Joe Cadeau as the SLNA representative on Councillor Moise’s Ward Council

July 2025 – Board

approved Ward 13 Participatory Budgeting project submissions for 2025
approved fall ‘meet and greet’ week of November 17; priority invite Delegates, volunteers, members

August 2025 – Board

approved proceeding with Phase 1 of the web-site refresh proposal

September 2025 – Board

approved letter of support for Jamii request for funding for The Seniors of the Esplanade (NHSP)

October 2025 – Board

November 2025 – Board

November 2025 – Community Meeting

Delegates approved 2026 SLNA Budget

December 2025 – Board

approved SLNA signing contract with SLCA for U of T sponsored Community Workshops

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SLNA Board Meeting Minute Summaries 2024

3/26/2024

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February 2024 – Board

approved Participatory Budgeting investment priorities and a recommendation to Councillor’s office to defer Phase 2 of PB initiative in Zone 5 to 2025

March 2024 – Board

approved WRG request for funding support for 2024 activities
approved providing funding support for Heritage Toronto’s Creating Toronto tours 2024
reiterated that political statements (including any in profile pictures) at Community Meetings are neither appropriate nor acceptable
approved hiring third party minute taker for AGM
approved BIA request to support redirection of Farquars Lane mural funds to Jarvis Street (south of Front)

March 2024 – Community Meeting / AGM / Special Meeting of Members

Delegates approved minutes of 2023 AGM
Delegates accepted 2023 Financial Statements
Delegates approved, at a Special Meeting of Members called for this purpose, an extraordinary resolution not to require an audit or a financial review for fiscal 2024, over 80% in favour
Delegates ratified the election of Loretta Allen and Stewart Linton to the Board

April 2024 – Board

elected Officers for 2024-5; ratified reappointment of all prior Committee Members and Representatives for 2024-5; confirmed continuation of Director Committee liaisons for 2024-5

May 2024 – Board

approved quorum for 2024/25 at 25 Delegates
approved funding to Heritage Toronto for 2 Creating Toronto tours in 2024
approved financial contribution to Jamii to support Belonging programming in 2024
approved WRG letter of support to IEC re Action Plan on the Single-Use and Takeaway Items Reduction Strategy, Phase 2
approved SLNA Harassment Policy

June 2024 – Board

approved BIA request to support reallocation of Section 37 funds from the proposed mural on Farquhar’s Lane to Jarvis Street, south of Front

September 2024 – Board

approved letter of support to City of Toronto Planning and Housing Committee for the amended Villiers Island precinct plan

October 2024 – Board

approved moving proposed fall 2024 Community event to winter 2025

November 2024 – Board

approved letter of support for Jamii for funding application for Belonging
approved letter of support for OWN for funding application in support of aging in place initiative
approved letter of support to Executive Committee for continuation of the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts redevelopment project:
approved 2025 SLNA Budget, to be presented to Delegates for approval November 27, 2024
approved appointment of Lorraine Borek as SLNA representative on 51 Division Community Police Liaison Committee
approved SLNA being a Community Partner with George Brown College for their application for a College and Community Social Innovation Fund Grant for the MIND Your Street project (fostering inclusive, food secure and climate-neutral communities).

November 2024 – Community Meeting

Delegates approved 2025 SLNA Budget

December 2024 – Board

approved additional interpretation of “Housing Group”, supplementing By-Law 1.1.3
approved including Aging in Place as a standing item on Community Meeting agendas in 2025

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SLNA Board Meeting Minute Summaries 2023

1/11/2023

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January 2023 – Board

approved reappointment of Suzanne Kavanagh as SLNA stakeholder representative to SLMPAC
approved letter Letter to Premier re removing Schedule 1 (proactive veto) from Bill 39

February 2023 – Board

approved Heritage Committee motion to pursue a shoreline commemoration project in cooperation with Heritage Toronto

March 2023 – Board

approved application for funding from Federal Government Community Services Recovery Fund
approved 2023 funding support for Heritage Toronto’s Creating Toronto tour
affirmed SLNA will remain neutral in upcoming Toronto mayoralty race
approved submission of changes to By-Law Number 1 re virtual meetings and virtual presence to AGM for ratification by Delegates
approved holding election of Directors at AGM via Zoom poll
endorsed “Health and Well-Being” as theme for 2023 (trial) SLNA Seminar Series

March 2023 – Community Meeting / AGM / Special Meeting of Members

Delegates approved minutes of 2022 AGM
Delegates accepted 2022 Financial Statements
Delegates approved, at a Special Meeting of Members called for this purpose, an extraordinary resolution not to require an audit or a financial review for fiscal 2023, over 80% in favour
Delegates approved election of Nancy Fung, Ken Jackson and Sharon McMillan to the Board
Delegates approved additions to By-Law Number 1 to permit electronic “presence” at Delegate Member Meetings and electronic (virtual) Delegate Member Meetings

April 2023 – Board

approved letter to TEYCC supporting City’s concerns re Ontario Place redevelopment
elected Officers for 2023-4; ratified continuation of existing Committee Members and Representatives for 2023-4; confirmed continuation of Director Committee liaisons for 2023-24;
approved quorum for 2023-4 at 25 members
endorsed “EV Charging in Residential Buildings” as initial topic for 2023 (trial) SLNA Speaker Series
authorized Suzanne Kavanagh to sign current (225 Queen St. E.), and subsequent OLT Mediation Agreements on behalf of SLNA

May 2023 – Board
June 2023 – Board

approved letter to City re 40th Anniversary Commemorative Indigenous mural in partnership with Jamii
approved SLNA Fund Raising Policy
approved partnership contribution to St. Lawrence CRC Advisory Council

August 2023 – Board

approved SLNA seeking Party status at OLT for 179-183, 185 King St. E.
approved SLNA’s continued use of Facebook as a social media platform

September 2023 – Board

approved letter of support for Jamii to ESD Canada for “Journey to Joy”

October 2023 – Board

November 2023 – Board

approved 2024 SLNA Budget
approved letters of support for Jamii funding requests to Canada Council for the Arts (Journey to Joy), Ontario Arts Council (Kisanii Hub Series)
approved funding request from WRG to promote refillables initiative

November 2023 – Community Meeting

Delegates approved 2024 SLNA Budget

December 2023 – Board

approved WRG letter of support to IEC re Action Plan on the Single-Use and Takeaway Items Reduction Strategy

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SLNA Board Meeting Minute Summaries 2022

5/13/2022

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January 2022 – Board

approved SLNA submission re Market Lane Park redesign

February 2022 – Board

approved SLNA submission re support for arts, artists
approved not renewing membership in FoSTRA for 2022
approved sponsorship of Underpass Park Farmers’ Market for 2022 season

March 2022 – Board

approved SLNA letter re Wellington St. construction
approved support to Heritage Toronto for the Creating Toronto 2022 tour
thanked Gabriella Siciliano for her service on the Board

March 2022 – Community Meeting / AGM / Special Meeting of Members

Delegates approved minutes of 2021 AGM
Delegates accepted 2021 Financial Statements
Delegates approved, at a Special Meeting of Members called for this purpose, an extraordinary resolution not to require an audit or a financial review for fiscal 2022, over 80% in favour
Delegates approved election of Toby Tenenbaum and Victoria Ilgacs to the Board, by acclamation

April 2022 – Board

welcomed Victoria Ilgacs to the Board and Toby Tenenbaum back to the Board
reaffirmed all existing Committee membership for 2022/2023 term
approved letter to Toronto Preservation Board re 67 Adelaide
approved letter and deputation to Toronto Executive Committee re TOC Report
approved letter of support for Jamii Water is Memory

May 2022 – Board

approved letter and deputation to TEYCC re Market Street
approved letter of support for Elevate & Just for Laughs Toronto festivals
approved letter of support for Jamii Esplanade Hub initiative
reaffirmed quorum of Delegates for 2022/2023 at 25
approved establishment of Financial Review Committee
approved establishment of Neighbourhood Relations Committee

June 2022 – Board

accepted resignation of Sandra Fishleigh from the Board
approved letter to TEYCC requesting deferral of stop light at Adelaide and Ontario
approved 2022 funding support for Jamii (seniors programming)

July 2022 – Board

approved expenditure for patio furniture for older adult lounge at SLCC
approved participation in SLCC 30th Anniversary event, September 17

August 2022 - Board

approved letter to Mayor supporting expanded Market hours
approved Membership event (live) for November 2022

September 2022 – Board

approved letter to Mayor re traffic enforcement on The Esplanade
approved monetary contribution to SLCRC Advisory Committee for anniversary celebration
agreed that Delegates may appoint a proxy voter, with appropriate documentation of permission

October 2022 – Board

approved letter to FEBC/Ontario supporting proposed new boundaries for Toronto Centre

November 2022 – Board

approved letter of support for JAMII’s application for funding for “Belonging”

approved joint Board/Heritage Committee letter to Premier Ford, Minister Clark, MPP Scott recommending striking Section 6 (Amendments to Ontario Heritage Act) from Bill 23 More Homes Built Faster Act
approved letter to Premier Ford, Minister Clark opposing Ontario proposal to remove land from the greenbelt to build 50,000 new homes
approved letter to Mayor Tory urging him to reject the powers in Bill 39, Schedule 1 allowing the Mayor of Toronto to introduce and pass a by-law with more than one-third of Council in favour

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SLNA Board Meeting Minute Summaries 2021

5/13/2022

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January 2021 – Board:

approved motion to Delegates to extend Director terms by 5 months
approved responding to requested input re traffic lights at Scott & Wellington
approved in principle: supporting a letter from Waterfront Toronto CEO to the Federal Government requesting additional funds for more infrastructure on Parliament Slip subject to review when asked
established sub-committee on policy to collect and organize SLNA policies and position statements
approved establishing stronger relationship with TCHC
approved enhanced anti-black racism content in communication and educational efforts

January 2021 – Community

motion to extend Director terms by 5 months approved

February 2021 – Board

approved continued involvement in Foundry action; next review following hearing
approved 2020 financial statements
modifications to / restructuring of website, as discussed, to be implemented

March 2021 – Board

thanked Bruno Leps for his many contributions while serving on the Board
approved Minutes of 2020 AGM
approved Susan Grimes to prepare 2021 AGM minutes
approved concept for 2021 Canada Day celebration

March 2021 – AGM

Delegates approved minutes of 2019 AGM;
Delegates approved 2020 financial statements;
Delegates approved appointment of Hogg, Shain and Scheck Professional Corporation as accountants for the Association
Delegates approved election of Sandra Fishleigh to the Board, by acclamation

April 2021 – Board

welcomed Sandra Fishleigh to the Board
ratified all current Committee members continued membership for 2021/22
approved letter to TEY Community Council re stop light at Scott & Wellington
approved letter to Minister, Municipal Affairs and Housing re Foundry "consultation"
approved letter of support to Jamii for Looks Like Us
approved letter of support to Planning and Housing Committee re school funding
approved SLNA becoming a member of FoSTRA (Federation of South Toronto Residents’ Associations)
approved support to Heritage Toronto for sponsored digital audio “Tour of the Neighbourhood”
planned next steps in continuing efforts to assist neighbourhood residents to register for Covid-19 vaccine

May 2021 – Board

approved Development Committee letter to Toronto-East York Community Council re King-Parliament Secondary Plan
approved Development Committee letter to Toronto Executive Committee re Transit Oriented Communities
approved Board letter to Tor City Council re Transit Oriented Communities
approved joint letter re TOC from SLNA, WDLC, GWNA to Caroline Mulroney, Kinga Surma
approved 2021/2022 Objectives in principal; measurements and completion dates to be added
approved funding support to Jamii for The Wedding
approved letter to Infrastructure and Environment Committee supporting proposed traffic, cycling and pedestrian improvements to Esplanade/Mill

June 2021 – Board

designed Delegate engagement segment for June Community Meeting; approved explanatory communication to Delegates in advance
approved submitting a response to Metrolinx re Corktown Early Works Report

July 2021 – Board

approved Board letter to City Council re Councillor Wong-Tam’s motion requesting Wellington St. construction audit by Auditor General
approved SLNA signing IO NDA for access to FPS data room
approved initial payment of legal bill for Foundry injunction
approved allowing member buildings to post content from and a link to Community Meeting minutes on their building communication platforms
thanked Donna Patterson and Toby Tenenbaum for their efforts in making the Canada Day Musical Walk through the Neighbourhood a success
agreed next step for Delegate Engagement strategic Initiative

August 2021 – Board

approved Board letters in support of BIA initiatives for Wellington St., Colborne St. and Leader Lane
approved NDA for CHET and HIA documents re 153-185 Eastern Ave.
approved consolidated response of Corktown/First Parliament Local Advisory Committee to Infrastructure Ontario
approved Minutes of Settlement for SLNA action re 153-185 Eastern Ave.
approved updated Board of Directors Responsibilities document, including Directors’ Code of Conduct, with revisions as agreed

October 2021 – Board

approved formation of 40th Anniversary Committee

October 2021 – Community

approved Delegate Role document
ratified FPS approach: priorities remain public realm/parkland

November 2021 – Board

approve signing of draft order dismissing application re 153-185 Eastern
approve letter and deputation to Executive Committee re FPS
approve letter to Councillor Ainslie re library
appoint GS to serve remainder of BoD term
approved 2022 Budget; no fee increase

November 2021 – Community

Delegates approved 2022 Budget; no fee increase

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SLNA Board Meeting - December 2020

5/13/2022

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December 2020 – Board:

Delegate quorum for voting at Delegate meetings established at 25 for 2020/2021
Committee members appointed for 2020/2021 Committee participation
agreement with ongoing incremental changes to web-site; process to continue
approved request for Delegate confirmation in 2021 Dues notification

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SLNA Board Meeting - February 2020

2/12/2020

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The SLNA Board does not have enough information to take a position on Enbridge’s plan to replace its pipeline. It will wait until the report is issued in March to review whether to make a statement of support/opposition.

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SLNA Board Meeting - January 2020

1/8/2020

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The SLNA was awarded a voucher for a stay at the Fairmont Royal York. This will be raffled off in the community to raise funds. Winners will be announced at the 2020 AGM

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SLNA Board Meeting - November 2019

11/13/2019

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The 2020 Budget has been approved.
Need Chair(s) and members for the Canada Day celebration committee
Need members for the 2020 SLNA Nomination Committee
An SLNA Social Event is being planned for February 2020

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SLNA Board Meeting - October 2019

10/9/2019

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David Hunter appointed to Board to replace Donna Campbell
SLNA 2020 board planning session to review policies and priorities set for Dec 5
Space Fund: Approval of Cigarette Waste Pilot(up to $2500) and Lighting of heritage Post Office($850)
Budget: 2019 Y/E projection ahead of budget. First draft of 2020 Budget reviewed
Need Chair(s) for the Canada Day celebration
Creation of a quarterly newsletter to update SLNA committee activities and distribute to members and prospects

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