Active 18 community organization, now in it's 8th year is still fighting for good urban planning and excellent buildings and community amenities in the area of West Queen West in Toronto.

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2013 Annual General Meeting
Monday, Nov 4, 7:00 pm 2013
The Theatre Centre – Pop Up

2. 7:05
INTRODUCTION
Approve this agenda. (motion/second)
Explanation of the voting process
(you paid 5$, you received a card, you vote on the Mandates).
Voting eligibility (next screen has the text)
7:05 - 7:10
7:10 – 7:11
7:11 - 7:20
7:20 – 7:30
7:30 – 7:35
7:35 – 7:40
Financial Report
Area review
Cultural hubs updates
Lisgar Park update
Gladstone area study
1181 Queen West update
MOCCA site – update
Report by Steve W
7:40 – 8:00
8:00 – 8:45
8:45 – 9:00
9:00 - 9:05
9:05– 9:15
Employment lands Discussion
Questions and discussions
Be It Resolved That – 2103 EMPLOYMENT Mandate
Vote on the Mandate for 2013/4
The Steering Committee Status
PLUS New Members Drive
VOTE on SC
Report by Steve H
Everyone
Steve H/Charles
OFFICAL BUSINESS ENDED
Discussion from the floor
AGENDA
Report by Franco
Report by Sam
Report by Michelle
No Report just a note
Carina/Karina

3. Be it resolved that Article 7(d) of the Active 18
constitution, which states that
“members of sixty days standing shall be eligible to vote”,
be waived for this Nov 4, 2013 Annual General
Meeting only, in order to allow members of less
than sixty days’ standing to vote on the
resolutions put forward at this general meeting.
MOTION TO ALLOW NEW PEOPLE TO VOTE IN THIS MTG

4. FINANCIAL REPORT 2013

5. Quick Area review
MAPS

6. SOUTH TRIANGLE

7. NORTH TRIANGLE

8. The Art Hub report

9. TRIANGLE - ART HUB CONTEXT

10. Our new LOCAL ART HUB
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The Theatre Centre in the Carnegie
some kind of Park ‘art program’
Triangle Lofts live-work studios with Gallery
TMAC space – 8 not-for-profit organizations_
• +++ Now we’re working on the North Triangle
TRIANGLE - ART HUB CONTEXT

11. TMAC - refresher
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36,000 square feet total space being built
Will be owned by the TMAC group
It is protected space if group ‘dismantles’
200 seat cinema (retractable to 100 seat)
Large glass window overlooking park becomes activated
with people during events
• This is a new model for shared cultural spaces in Canada
+ ownership so that they become permanent in
communities
MEDIA ART CENTRE IN EDGE CONDOS (TMAC)

12. Who is the Toronto Media Art Cluster ?
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Canadian Filmmakers Distribution Centre, is a leader in promoting and distributing independently produced films, for the last 45
years.
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Charles Street Video, provides artists with affordable access to video and electronic media production and post-production tools. Its
mandate includes residencies, commissions, scholarships, youth programs and other support for emerging artists.
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Gallery TPW, explores the exchange between photography, new technologies and time-based media, presenting exhibitions that
support a critical dialogue on the role of images in contemporary culture.
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Images Festival, hosts an internationally recognized Canadian festival showcasing independent film and video from all regions in
Canada.
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InterAccess Electronic Media Arts Centre, is a public gallery, teaching facility, and production studio dedicated to the creative use of
technology, electronic art, and new media culture.
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Le Labo, facilitates francophone media arts projects through access to a media production space, residencies, exhibitions,
workshops, conferences, artist talks and professional and artistic partnerships.
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Toronto Animated Image Society, explores and promotes the art of animation and strengthens connections among independent
animation artists with unique production facilities, workshops, artist talks and screenings.
TORONTO MEDIA ARTS CLUSTER – QUICK REVIEW

13. 180 Sudbury
S37 Community Benefits
The Good News Report
Thanks to Patti and Holly !!!!!
TRIANGLE - ART HUB CONTEXT

14. The New Park

15. We are here
LISGAR PARK – SCALE COMPARISON

16. LISGAR PARK SITE (CIRCA 2012)

17. GREEN P – PART OF PARK

18. Park design process
Quick refresher
We’re not discussing park design…
just showing the history
LISGAR PARK REJECTED DESIGNS

19. LISGAR PARK REJECTED DESIGNS

20. LISGAR PARK FINAL DESIGN

21. LISGAR PARK – RECLAIMED 48 ABELL POLES

22. LISGAR PARK VIEW FROM GREEN P

23. Park update
1. What has been done?
2. What stage are we at in the process?
3. When will it start?
4. Park build staging – Phase 1, 2 + 3
5. Other notes
PARK UPDATE

24. Gladstone area study
GLADSTONE AREA STUDY

25. Gladstone area study
Why the study?
• Large FreshCo site is zoned mixed use
• Community wanted to get some design recommendations
settled before a 20 storey condo tower was proposed there
• Gladstone Hotel is a historic building
• Site is surrounded by stable Neighbourhoods
GLADSTONE AREA STUDY

26. Gladstone area study
Process:
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2 community workshops – June + Sep 2011
Community presentation + consultation – Sep 2012
Planner recommendations sent to City council
Amendments to Official Plan were adopted Feb 2013
GLADSTONE AREA STUDY

27. Gladstone area study
Results:
• New buildings to be low rise
• Nothing taller than the northern most part of Hotel
• Buildings step down to neighbourhood to north
• Set backs from hotel
• Respect cornice and architectural heritage of Gladstone
• Continue the N/S lane through the property
• Rezone the east side of Freshco property to match existing
neighbourhood to east (becoming neighbourhood designation)
• Keep green strip and trees along northcote
GLADSTONE AREA STUDY

28. Gladstone area study
Reports:
Final Staff report is available at city website:
http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/te/bgrd/backgroundfi
le-54056.pdf
Official Plan 2.Amendment:
http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/bylaws/2013/law0412.pdf
GLADSTONE AREA STUDY

29. 1181 Queen street West
Developer has shown community ‘unofficial’
proposals – 3 rounds
Each meeting they shift the design of the building
positively, but still +/- 22 stories tall
A18 position + city position – this is too tall and
imposing for the site
1181 QUEEN WEST UPDATE

30. MOCCA site on Queen
This property is outside of our ‘zone’ but we should
be aware of the proposals.
The tall buildings on north side of Queen can be
problematic.
Could be a precedent setter.
Someone should watch this!
MOCCA SITE UPDATE

31. Employment lands: What does this mean?
Local instances:
Carnaby – 11 Peel
440 Dufferin (Wood studios)
450 Dufferin
‘Food Distribution’ property off Alma
EMPLOYMENT LANDS BACKGROUNDER

32. NORTH WEST EMPLOYMENT LANDS REFRESHER

33. EMPLOYMENT LANDS BACKGROUNDER
• Many properties throughout Toronto are designated "Employment Land" in the
Official Plan.
• The purpose is to have enough land within the City to provide jobs.
• 11 Peel and 440 & 450 Dufferin Street are in such an Employment
Land designation.
• Means that these sites can only be used for offices, factories, workshops, etc.
• City Planning is evaluating which lands should stay in Employment Land and
which can "convert" to other uses such as residential.
• They evaluate based on Provincial Policies and Growth Plan.
• City Planning preliminary report says 11 Peel can "convert" to Mixed Use
(allowing residential).
• City Planning preliminary report says 440 and 450 Dufferin should not "convert"
and should remain Employment Land.
• We do not have the reasons for these decisions yet. This is coming up at a
future City Council meeting.
EMPLOYMENT LANDS BACKGROUNDER

34. ACTIVE18
ISSUES FOR DIRECTION
FROM THE MEMBERSHIP
November 2013
MANDATE DIRECTION

35. Examples of Active18 Mandates
• 2006 ++ Good ‘Design’ mandate
• 2009 Queen Street Bars and Restaurants in over subscribed area
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2011 + Build a “Not for Profit Arts Hub” in the Art + Design district
• 2011 + North of Queen – area plans needed, employment lands
discussion on the horizon
PREVIOUS MANDATE EXAMPLES

36. Introducing Mandate for 2103
NEW* for 2013/2014 +
Work on North of Queen + Employment lands Issues
Build Affordable ‘Workscape’ spaces
Mandate Wording on next slide.
MANDATE 2013

37. Be it resolved that Steering Committee Active 18 Association continue to engage
with the City of Toronto, developers, and local residents to advocate:
With respect to pending development proposals the Steering Committee is directed to take the
following positions in any negotiations with the City and developers, and at any OMB hearings:
A : Regarding 1181 Queen Street West
To oppose any building where the height would have negative shadow impacts on the adjacent neighbourhood to the north.
To seek a distinctive design for this landmark site.
B : Regarding 11 Peel and related Streetcar Development east of Dufferin Street.
To seek 2x coverage for ‘non-residential’ uses.
To seek maximum Section 37 community benefits and that these benefits be available for appropriate non-profit arts + cultural uses
and/or affordable light industrial uses complementary to the neighborhood.
C: That the park space proposed along Dufferin Street should be the second priority for the application of Section 37 benefits, and that
the City hold a design competition and engage the community to determine the uses, design and future management of the park and
coordinate those uses where possible with non-residential programs in the surrounding buildings.
D: To not oppose the proposed 20 story building if the above can be provided regarding Park and 11 Peel.
E: Regarding 440 and 450 Dufferin Street
- That a proper “secondary” or “area” plan be prepared for the land west of Dufferin Street south of Florence, to include long-term
park, transportation and built form planning for the area.
- To not oppose the release of 440 and 450 Dufferin Street from the ‘employment’ designation only if the development provides 2x
coverage for ‘non-residential’ uses, and provides maximum Section 37 benefits to secure appropriate non-profit arts/cultural uses
and/or affordable light industrial uses complementary to the neighborhood, and the developer confirms the same in a settlement
agreement.
- To seek a distinctive design for this site.
- A18 shall not support a development over 12 stories on the 440 and 450 Dufferin sites
MANDATE VOTE
VOTE: all in favour
MOTION :
SECOND THE MOTION:

38. STEERING COMMITTEE ELECTIONS

39. Thanks to our past Steering Committee members:
2012
Vanessa Aubrey.
Brad Doner.
“I have been very proud to have been on this committee for the better part of 8 years and being
involved in some very cool projects. I admire the dedication, leadership, and the intelligence of
Active 18 SC members past and present. Thanks for being a huge part of my life journey to this
point.” -- Brad
STEERING COMMITTEE - FORMER

40. 2013 Steering committee Candidates
AND
Candidates from floor are welcome!
(Neighbours, we need you!)
STEERING COMMITTEE CANDIDATES

41. Sam Bietenholz is a landscape architect currently with the Community Design section at the
City of Brampton. He has also lived the Queen West neighbourhood and been active a
visual artist since moving to Toronto in 1993.
Franco Boni is the General & Artistic Director of The Theatre Centre, that is opening a new
performance space in the neighbourhood in January 2014. He has served on the
Steering Committee since 2006.
Charles Campbell is a resident, lawyer and long time Steering Committee member.
Graham Caswell holds degrees in fine art and theatre and is passionate about the urban
environment. He has lived and designed in Asia, Europe, and North America and now
lives in the Argyle Lofts. Graham joined the committee in 2008.
STEERING COMMITTEE CANDIDATES

42. Carina Cojeen "citizen urbanist, neighbourhood animator, and Toronto evangelist," Carina's
dream is that the general public will someday be more aware of, educated about, and
engaged in shaping their urban environment. In her neighbourhood of Brockton, she
contributes to building community by helping to organize a studio tour, gallery crawl,
and the annual yard sale. She is a founding member of the Clean Train Coalition and sits
on the steering committee of People Plan Toronto. In her day job, she "herds cats" (in
other words, assists with internal procedural communications for a large corporate
employer in downtown Toronto).
Michelle Gay is an artist and media designer who lives and works in the ‘Lower Price
Chopper Village’ area. She has been involved with Active18 since the beginning.
She is working on a graduate degree in Information Science - focusing on ‘Citizen
Planners’ and their collaborative efforts in city building from the ground-up.
Michael Freitas is a resident of 150 Sudbury St, one of the buildings helped shaped in part
by Active 18. He enjoys learning about all of the development happening in the area.
STEERING COMMITTEE CANDIDATES

43. Steven Heuchert is a Registered Professional Planner and is Manager, Development
Planning at the Toronto & Reginal Conservation Authority (TRCA). Steven is also
employed as an instructor with the Department of Environmental Studies (Planning) at
York University. Steven joined the committee in 2008.
Kelly McCray is a visual artist, curator and gallery director who has been a resident of the
Queen St. West community for the past 20 years and on the Active 18 Steering
Committee for the past 6 years.
Michael Mikhaiel is a fairly new resident to Ward 18, Michael quickly realized the charm of
the community and the rapid development placing it at risk, so he joined Active 18 to
ensure sustainable growth within the ward. Michael loves all of Toronto's vibrant
communities and wants to continue assisting Active 18 in preserving the unique
characteristics, cultures and historic aspects of Ward 18 that allow it to stand out from
the rest.
STEERING COMMITTEE CANDIDATES

44. Phil Silverstein is an area resident of 10 years and has over 15 years experience in
architectural design. With 2 young children he is deeply committed to a
safe, vibrant, dynamic neighbourhood focused around good design. As an Active 18
team member he helps speak on behalf of the community in an effort to help shape the
built future of our neighbourhood.
B.Arch., MAATO, LEED AP, GRP, Moriyama & Teshima Architects
Jacquie Thomas is the founder and Artistic Director of Theatre Gargantua, a multi-award
winning physical theatre company which is celebrating its 21st season this year. She has
lived and worked in the neighbourhood for 14 years. She joined the steering
committee of Active 18 earlier this year to assist the in mission of keeping affordable
workspace for artists and others in this community.
Miriam Shanouda is a civil litigation articling student that is relatively new to Ward
18. Although she has only been a Ward 18 member for less than 2 years, she has always
been interested in urban planning and the preservation of Toronto's most beautiful
buildings.. Mariam considers it a privilege to be a part of Active 18 as it enables her to
help shape her neighbourhood, literally and figuratively.
STEERING COMMITTEE CANDIDATES

45. Karina Waluk As a former resident of the demolished 48 Abell lofts, Karina experienced
first-hand the impact of the Queen West Triangle condo boom. The levelling of the
century old building and the community it once housed compelled Karina to become an
active citizen, hoping to mitigate the damaging effects of development-driven change
while nurturing the positive aspects of a growing and thriving community.
Steven Wood is a graduate of the Waterloo School of Architecture and is a 48 Abell Street
evictee. He currently lives in Parkdale and has been a steering committee member since
2005.
STEERING COMMITTEE CANDIDATES

46. Vote to approve new 2013 Steering committee
(motion /second)

47. Get Involved!
Or
Come for the martinis – stay for a lifetime!*
(*Jane Farrow on joining the West Queen West neighbourhood)
END OF OFFICIAL BUSINESS

48. Community Discussions
What else should we
be working on
together?
NEW DISCUSSIONS