SLNA Meeting Minute Summaries 2021

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