Councillor Nunziata’s
Ward 11 E-News Update City News Summary
12 Division Boundary Changes
On June 1, 2011 a public meeting was held at Weston Collegiate to inform area residents about the upcoming boundary changes between 12 and 31 Divisions to the north, as well as tweaks to the south end. Up until now, the northern boundary for 12 Division was Lawrence Ave. West, with 31 Division being responsible north of Lawrence Ave. West. The new northern boundary for 12 Division will be the 401, with the southern boundary being St. Clair Avenue West.
In addition to the boundary changes, it was announced that TAVIS (Toronto Anti-Violence Intervention Strategy) will be coming to Ward 11 this summer, with more than 30 additional officers on foot and bike patrol.
Summerlicious, Toronto’s City-Wide Culinary Celebration, Returns July 8 to 24
One of the “must do” events of the summer, Summerlicious offers diners the chance to get out and experience some of Toronto’s finest cuisine at exceptional value. Restaurant details and menus for this popular prix fixe dining promotion can be found at http://www.toronto.ca/summerlicious. Reservations will be accepted starting Thursday, June 23. Three-course prix fixe lunch menus are priced at $15, $20 and $25 and dinner is priced at $25, $35 and $45. Reservations are strongly recommended and are to be made directly with the participating dining establishment. Visitors to the official Summerlicious website at http://www.toronto.ca/summerlicious can locate and sort restaurants by price, neighbourhoods and cuisine, and share their list through social media. An interactive map lets visitors find Summerlicious restaurants across the entire city.
City of Toronto Public Consultation on City services
The City of Toronto is conducting public consultation on the City’s Core Service Review to give residents an opportunity to discuss which City services are important to them. Residents of Toronto are encouraged to join the conversation online or attend a roundtable session. A website, www.toronto.ca/torontoservicereview, has been created with information on City services, links to the City’s budget and decision-making processes, and an online feedback form to collect public input. The public consultation period runs until Friday, June 17. A report on the public’s comments will be made available online and provided to the City Manager to assist in the preparation of his report on the Core Service Review to Council’s standing committees in July 2011.
Recreation Service Plan Public Consultation
In 2009, City Council approved the development of a city-wide, multi-year Recreation Service Plan based on four guiding principles; equitable access, quality, inclusion and capacity building. The Service Plan, which will go to Council for consideration later this year, will guide decision-making in the management and administration of all recreation programs and leisure services across the city. The Recreation Service Plan will ensure that the City’s recreation programs and services remain relevant to the diverse and changing needs of residents and communities over a five year period. Information The Recreation Service Plan Survey can be accessed online at www.toronto.ca/parks/engagement/serviceplan.
