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Parkdale Village Celebrates 134 Year Anniversary!
The Parkdale Village BIA invites residents and visitors to celebrate the 134th Year Anniversary of Parkdale Village.
Throughout the month of January the Parkdale Village BIA (PVBIA) will be celebrating the rich history of Parkdale Village by inviting visitors to take a stroll down memory lane, explore the many businesses who will be celebrating in their own ways, and admire the Victorian architecture within Parkdale Village.
Visitors and residents will also be encouraged to learn more about the community by visiting the Facebook page where historical photos and stories will be shared throughout the month. Additionally, businesses will celebrate with historical trivia events, vintage displays and commemorative products!
Visit us online for daily announcements and share your stories!
Happy Anniversary Parkdale Village!
Notification of Filming in Parkdale December 11th-20th & December 18th, 2012
Film Company: CBS CORPORATION BATB PRODUCTIONS INC.
Project Title: Beauty & the Beast 01
Film Locations and Dates
Interior and Exterior scenes: Cadillac Lounge, 1296 Queen St W and 1302 Queen St West.
• Filming duration: Dec 11th-20th, 2012
Interior and Exterior scenes: The Mascot, 1267 Queen St W and 1302 Queen St West.
• Filming duration: Dec 11th-20th, 2012
Film Company: DIRTY SINGLES PRODUCTIONS INC ALEX
PUGSLEY
Project Title: Dirty Singles
Film Locations and Dates
Interior and Exterior scenes: 1382 QUEEN ST W.
• Filming duration: Dec 18th, 2012 from 7am-11pm
Restaurant Study – Interim Control Bylaw
If you did not have a chance to attend Mondays community meeting to discuss the Interim Control Bylaw Restaurant Study), please take a moment to view the presentation below and share your comments with Dan Nicholson at dnichol2@toronto.ca
http://www.gordperks.ca/park_post/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Queen-Street-West-Restaurant-Study1.pdf
Interim Control By Law Community Meeting
An Invitation from Councillor Perks
Councillor Gord Perks would like to invite you to a Community Consultation Meeting regarding the Queen Street West Restaurant Study.
Toronto City Planning has been conducting a study to review the impact of restaurants (and similar uses) for the lands on and flanking Queen Street West, between Dufferin Street and Roncesvalles Avenue.
Over the past few years, this section of Queen Street West has seen an increase in restaurant/bar type uses replacing a broad range of commercial uses. Community concerns of noise, vandalism, garbage and congestion problems have also increased.
In August 2010, in response to these concerns, Councillor Perks moved a motion that City Planning be directed to undertake a study of this section of Queen Street to determine if any additional zoning is required to mitigate negative impacts associated with restaurants and bars on the surrounding area. That study is well underway.
Further, at the October 30/31, 2012 Toronto Council Meeting, on the advice of both City Planning and City Legal staff, Councillor Perks introduced an Interim Control By-law at City Council, to prohibit new restaurants and second floor expansions on Queen St West between Roncesvalles Avenue and Dufferin Street.
Prohibiting the establishment of new restaurants and second floor expansions within this study area for a one year period allows City Planning the opportunity to study which of the existing provisions ought to be changed in order to help alleviate the concerns related to land use issues.
The City is holding another Community Consultation meeting where you can learn more about this study and theInterim Control By-law. The meeting will include information on thepurpose and findings of research undertaken by planning staff, and provide an opportunity to ask questions and share your comments.
The meeting will be held Monday, November 26th, 2011 from 7:00 – 9:00 PM at theMay Robinson Auditorium (20 West Lodge Avenue). Please see attachment for more information, including further details about the study.
http://app.toronto.ca/tmmis/viewAgendaItemHistory.do?item=2012.MM27.18
Property Assessment Meeting
MPAC Town Hall
On Tuesday November 20th, 2012, Parkdale-High Park MPP Cheri DiNovo will be holding a Town Hall to discuss your Property Assessment, recently sent to you by MPAC, the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation, an independent body established at the direction of the Provincial Government.
The assessments are based on the property value as of January, 2012.
If you believe that your assessment is not accurate, you have the opportunity to Request a Reconsideration. Information and forms will be available at the Town Hall. They are also available on-line at www.mpac.ca/property_owners/procedures/default.asp.
As your City Councillor, Gord Perks will also be attending the meeting and will be available to answer any municipal questions that you may have.
MPAC Town Hall
November 20th, 7-9 PM
Bishop Morocco Thomas Merton High School S/E corner of Bloor St and Dundas St West.
Changes to Holiday Shopping Regulations
Under the City of Toronto, Municipal Code Chapter 510, Holiday Shopping, retail stores are required to be closed on the following nine public holidays: New Year’s Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
The (Ontario) Retail Business Holidays Act (RBHA), which governs jurisdictions outside the City of Toronto, has similar requirements. Both the City’s Municipal Code and Provincial Statue provide numerous exemptions by type and size of store, as well as exemptions for designated areas within a municipality. Some Councils have exempted their entire municipality from the requirements of the RBHA. It should be noted that subject to proclamation, the RBHA is slated to be amended. These amendments will bring the retail shopping provisions applicable to other areas of the province more in line with the provisions currently applicable to the City of Toronto.
Toronto City Council considered the topic of holiday shopping in 2006, 2008, and 2010. In the consultations for all of these reviews, there has been a consensus that the existing regime of regulations, exemptions and exceptions creates an unlevel and often confusing playing field. The purpose of this review is to develop a fair and equitable solution. Under the guidance of the Economic Development Subcommittee on Holiday Shopping, this review incorporates the most comprehensive consultation of holiday shopping conducted by the City of Toronto to date. A report from the Subcommittee on Holiday Shopping has also been submitted to this meeting of the Economic Development Committee.
Consultations took place through stakeholder meetings, telephone poll, online survey, email submission, and public meetings between November 2011 and July 2012. The consultations provided a forum for a frank and respectful exchange of views among all stakeholders, many with strongly held views. Although there was no consensus among the stakeholders, the consultations were successful in soliciting input and produced a better understanding and appreciation of the range of perspectives on this topic. Through the consultations, staff heard from all the stakeholders identified by City Council including Business Improvement Areas (BIA’s), community groups, members of Council, the Workers Action Centre, legal clinics and others who represent employees.
Staff also conducted an extensive review of holiday shopping regulations in other jurisdictions. This is the first time information on holiday shopping in southern Ontario has been compiled. There are 81 municipalities in southern Ontario that permit holiday shopping. More than 60% of municipalities in southern Ontario with a holiday shopping exemption apply the exemption to the entire city, and at least 90% of retail business establishments are open on following four days: Victoria Day, Canada Day, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day. The number of municipalities that permit shopping on public holidays is increasing.
This report takes into consideration the views held by all stakeholders on this topic and recommends amendments to the existing by-law in order to establish a more fair and equitable solution. The recommendation would require retailers to remain closed on five of the public holidays: New Year’s Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Christmas Day, and give retail operators the choice to open on the remaining four holidays: Victoria Day, Canada Day, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day between the
hours of 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM.
We’re Hiring! – Assistant Coordinator
Position: Assistant Coordinator, Parkdale Village Business Improvement Area (PVBIA)
Employment Terms: Part-Time, hourly
Start Date: November 2012
The Parkdale Village Business Improvement Area (BIA) represents over 240 businesses and restaurants in Parkdale Village along Queen Street West from Dufferin Street to Roncesvalles Avenue, providing diverse retail shopping opportunities and excellent entertainment venues. Our dining establishments reflect the character of Toronto, in that you can find food from every corner of the planet here: from Tibet to the Caribbean to Vietnam to Indian and more. We have a thriving vintage and antique shopping district in our west end that anchors our sense of history, and there are several galleries in Parkdale that display the amazing talents of the many artists who live in the neighbourhood.
Overview of Position:
The Assistant Coordinator position is responsible for supporting the PVBIA streetscape and marketing programs and all related administrative duties.
This position reports to the PVBIA Executive Director and works closely with the PVBIA Board, Members, third parties, external suppliers, community leaders, residents and volunteers.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Administrative support including but not limited to filing, fielding calls, research, sourcing, customer service, general inquiries, bookkeeping etc.
- Events logistic coordination and execution such as sourcing vendors, booking equipment, scheduling volunteers, talent coordination, audio video set up, venue co-ordination, etc.
- Social media writing and activation such as website and Facebook updates, Twitter, Instagram, blogging, etc.
- Meeting coordination such as sourcing venue, catering, printing materials and minute/note taking, etc.
- Fielding and fulfilling inquiries and/or requests from PVBIA members
- Maintain documents such as critical paths, event briefs, expense forms and invoices
- Liaise with volunteers, committees as well as other staff and suppliers to plan and execute events
- Researching and database management
- Staying current on new developments in the community
- Manage other areas and initiatives as directed
Experience and Competencies Required:
- Relevant Post-Secondary Degree or equivalent experience.
- Proven ability to balance multiple assignments and tasks simultaneously.
- Outstanding organizational and planning skills with strong attention to detail
- Ability to communicate effectively and build relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders, including staff, volunteers, community groups, sponsors and members.
- Ability to work flexible hours as needed (particularly at event time).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills required for media and marketing writing (press releases, media advisories, etc.)
- Experience with grant writing an asset.
- Social media savvy.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Outlook.
- Experience working with or volunteering for another BIA an asset.
- Experience supporting events an asset.
- Knowledge of Parkdale Village community and businesses an asset.
- A passion for community and non-profit organizations an asset.
Deadline for applications is Nov 9th or till filled
Interested candidates should submit the following:
- Resume highlighting projects you have worked on
- Cover letter outlining how you meet the requirements of the job, listing two (2) references and three (3) things you enjoy about Parkdale Village
Hiring Committee
Parkdale Village Business Improvement Area
1313 Queen Street West
Toronto, ON. M6K 1L8, or email to
director@parkdalevillagebia.com
AGCO Liquor Licence Application: The Pinball Cafe, 1662 Queen St West
The Pinball Cafe, located at 1662 Queen St West has applied to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for a liquor licence for an establishment with 57 seats.
Any questions or concerns should be directed to <Raj.Singh@agco.ca>. As the placard on the property has been advertising this application since October 19, 2012, the deadline for submissions is November 17, 2012. Please copy your submission to Councillor Gord Perks at <councillor_perks@toronto.ca>.
Councillor Perks will meet with the applicant to review the list of conditions (below), that the community has developed over the last few years in response to past AGCO applications in Parkdale.
CONDITIONS…
Notice to Members: Filming At Queen & Dufferin Today
This is to notify our members that there will be a short film being produced today at the amphitheatre at the north west corner of Queen Street West and Dufferin Street. Filming should take approximately 5 hours. Two production vehicles will be parked in NO STOPPING or NO STANDING AREAS under PDO supervision.
All business / delivery / driveway/ pedestrian / handicapped / TTC / traffic /emergency vehicle accesses to be maintained.If problems occur at this filming location between the hours of 0700 and 1500 (Mon-Fri) call P.C. Michael Mead, Film Liaison Officer, at 416-808-5082. At all other times call Eric Jensen, Manager TFTO 416-697-0257 or 416-808-2222 (TIPS switchboard).