​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

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

​Discussion of Board Appointments

• Jamie Cappelli was appointed SLNA President.
• Stewart Linton, a member delegate, has agreed to act as a director, and will be appointed at the next Board meeting.

 
Community Response to Billy Bishop 2018 Master Plan Presentation

• The SLNA Newsletter of August 9, 2019 contains a summary of the reasons behind the decision to take no position on the Billy Bishop 2018 Master Plan.

 
Space Funds Allocations
Space Funds totalling $2260 were allocated as follows:

• The Friends of St. James Park:  $1,000 to assist in organizing events in St. James Park in the summer of 2020, following the Phase 2 Revitalization.
• The Bentley:  $250 contribution to ongoing fundraising efforts towards the installation of a Heritage Toronto plaque.
• PAL Chorale:  $110 to allow the director of PAL Chorale to travel to and from Toronto to conduct rehearsals.
• Tom Longboat Plaque:  At least $900 to pay for a plaque commemorating Tom Longboat, a First Nations athlete and World War 1 hero, for whom Longboat Place is named.  The precise cost will be determined when additional costing information is provided.

 
Other Matters

• An additional $1,000 was received from a Canada Day sponsor bringing the total sponsorship fees to $2350, reducing the SLNA’s Canada Day costs to $2545.28.

The SLNA and Corktown Association are working to set up an All Candidates meeting for federal candidates in the two wards represented by the two associations.  Possible dates are September 17/19 or 27/29.  Confirmation of dates and locations will be provided once they are determined