Meetings

SAHRA Annual General Meeting April 25 2023

Our Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held as a Virtual ZOOM meeting on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.  The Business Meeting was held, followed by an update from Councillor Mike Colle, a presentation by Geoff Kettel and concluding with an open Question and Answer Period.

The Directors and Officers for 2023 are:

  • Jim Sadler (President)
  • Bob Williams (Vice-President)
  • Gary Langdon (Treasurer)

Jim Sadler and Gary Langdon presented the Report for 2022 (Report and Presentation) to outline the challenges addressed by the Board in 2022. This year’s Report contains information on:

  • Communications
  • Community safety
  • Traffic and pedestrian safety
  • Enhancing the environment and social life in our neighbourhood
  • Governance
  • Development

Bob Williams thanked Member volunteers who were active in 2022 for providing support to our ongoing activities by giving their time and knowledge.

Bob Williams outlined the various roles that one could play as a Volunteer to help with our efforts for the Neighbourhood.

Sheila Harrison Dunlop, who passed away in August 2022, was also remembered. She was a SAHRA Board member from 2004 to 2022. Ron Johnson reflected on her significant contributions within and outside SAHRA over many years.

The Business Meeting was followed by presentations from Councillor Mike Colle and Geoff Kettel, co-Chair of FoNTRA.

Our thanks to Councillor Colle for providing an update and responding to questions from members.

We also wish to thank Geoff Kettel (co-Chair FoNTRA) for providing an overview of Provincial Legislative Changes related to “More Housing”.


SAHRA Annual General Meeting April 27 2022

Our Annual General Meeting  AGM was held as a Virtual meeting using ZOOM on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.  The Business Meeting was held followed by responses to Questions posed to Councillor Mike Colle and then an open Question and Answer Period.

The Directors and Officers for 2022 are:
Jim Sadler (President)
Bob Williams (Vice-President)
Sheila Dunlop (Secretary)
Gary Langdon (Treasurer)

Jim Sadler and Sheila Dunlop presented the Report for 2021 to outline the challenges addressed by the Board in 2021. Please review the Report for information on:

  • Communications
  • Community Safety
  • Enhancing the environment and social life
  • Overdevelopment Fundraising Campaign
  • Governance
  • Development

You can also review the slides presented at: SAHRA AGM Website Presentation.

Our thanks to Councillor Colle and Linda McCarthy (Planning, Development and Committee of Adjustment Assistant) for responding to our Members on our three Questions.

Bob Williams thanked Member volunteers who were active in 2021 for providing support to our ongoing activities by giving their time and knowledge.

There are numerous ways that our Members can help SAHRA with their efforts for the Neighbourhood.  Please let us know at [email protected] if you are interested in a role such as:


SAHRA Annual General Meeting April 21 2021

Our Annual General Meeting is generally held in April of each year – we postponed it in 2020 until October but as we are all very familiar now with virtual meetings, we proceeded with the meeting in April in 2021.   The AGM was held as a Virtual meeting using ZOOM on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.  The Business Meeting was held followed by an update by Councillor Mike Colle and then an open Question and Answer Period.

The Directors and Officers for 2021 are:
Jim Sadler (President)
Bob Williams (Vice-President)
Sheila Dunlop (Secretary)
Gary Langdon (Treasurer)

Jim Sadler and Sheila Dunlop presented the Report for 2020 to outline the challenges addressed by the Board in 2020. Please review the Report for information on:

  • Communications
  • Community Safety
  • Traffic and pedestrian safety
  • Enhancing the environment and social life
  • Development
  • Overdevelopment Fundraising Campaign 2021

You can review the Report for 2020 in conjunction with reviewing the Report for 2020 Presentation  slides.

Our thanks to Councillor Colle for providing an update on issues of interest to our Members and participating in the open discussion period.

Bob Williams thanked Member volunteers who were active in 2020 for providing support to our ongoing activities.


SAHRA Annual General Meeting  Oct 21 2020

Our Annual General Meeting is generally held in April of each year but had to be postponed in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  The AGM was held as a Virtual meeting using ZOOM on Wednesday, Oct 21 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.  The Business Meeting was held followed by a presentation of the Survey 2020 conclusions and action items followed by an open Question and Answer Period including an update from Councillor Mike Colle.

The Directors and Officers for 2020 are:
Jim Sadler (President)
Bob Williams (Vice-President)
Sheila Dunlop (Secretary)
Gary Langdon (Treasurer)

Jim Sadler gave a shortened version of the AGM Report of 2019 to outline the challenges addressed by the Board in 2019. Please review the Report for information on:

  • Community Safety
  • Traffic and pedestrian safety
  • Development
  • Enhancing the environment and social life
  • Communication
  • Governance

Jim Sadler then presented a Summary of the 2020 Winter Survey Summary outlining the conclusions and the action items.  The DETAIL results for the 2020 Winter Survey are available on the INFORMATION page under Survey Results.

Our thanks to Councillor Colle for providing an update on issues of interest to our Members and participating in the open discussion period.

Bob Williams thanked the 35 Member volunteers who provide support to our ongoing activities by giving their time and knowledge.  Their support was crucial for the Neighbours Night Out, the 2019 Annual General Meeting, the Avenue Road Fall Fest, traffic safety initiatives, and the Email Campaign.  Special thanks as well to our Student Volunteer who took photographs of our residential area as well as our shops/services from Joicey down to Brooke.

There are numerous ways that our Members can help SAHRA with their efforts for the Neighbourhood.  Please let us know at info@sahratoronto if you are interested in a role:


SAHRA Annual General Meeting Apr 3 2019

We had a good Annual General Meeting on Apr 3!  Good turnout, good presentations and lots of interest.

The Directors and Officers for 2019 are:
Jim Sadler (President)
Bob Williams (Vice-President)
Sheila Dunlop (Secretary)
Gary Langdon (Treasurer)

Report for 2018
Jim Sadler gave a shortened version of the ‘SAHRA Report for 2018’ to outline the challenges addressed by the Board in 2018.

SAHRA Report for 2018

Councillor Michael Colle spoke to us on Work In Progress and Important Issues since his start as our Councillor in Dec, 2018.  He spoke about the following local issues that are of interest to SAHRA Members:

  • 250 Lawrence Avenue West development
  • 1700 Avenue Road condominiums
  • 20 Sandringham lot severance
  • Roe Bus Loop
  • Armour Heights Public School safety
  • Intersection at Harley and Joicey

He also spoke about issues that are of interest to all Toronto residents:

  • Save the Ravines
  • Another Plan for Transit Expansion

Our thanks to Councillor Colle for sharing information on these issues with our Members and participating in the open discussion period.

Crime Prevention
Police officers from the Community Response Team spoke to us on crime issues in our community; SAHRA reported on their involvement with the Community Police Liaison Committee; we discussed how to report crimes or suspicious behaviour; and we talked about prevention techniques.

The Upper Avenue Community Association (west of Avenue Road) and SAHRA (east of Avenue) Road have organized a joint session about crime in our area.  The Police will be presenting on preventative measures you can take to protect your home and family.  Please join us at this session.  See the poster  Final Community Safety Night eBlast Poster.

COMMUNITY SAFETY NIGHT
Wednesday, May 1, 2019  7:30 – 9:00 pm
125 Chatsworth Drive (High School Auditorium)

Tom Worrall gave an update on Cycling Projects in Ward 8:

Reconstruction of the Avenue Road Bridge over the 401
About two years ago a local resident noted that a cycle path had not been included in the design despite it being part of the Official 10 year Cycling Plan. After intense lobbying ,with the help of our then Councillor Carmichael Greb and with the support of then MPP Mike Colle, the Ministry of Transportation confirmed that the new bridge, due to be completed at the end of this year, will include enhanced pedestrian sidewalks and cycle tracks, hopefully protected from cars.  Connections over the 401, whether it’s Dufferin, Bathurst, Yonge or Bayview, discourage anyone walking or riding a bike and effectively cuts off communities from each other.  We are hopeful the Avenue Rd. bridge will provide a blueprint for making other 401 crossings safe.

Transform Yonge between Sheppard and Finch
This project envisions reducing the current 6 lanes of traffic to 4 and creating a welcoming and safer public space for residents of, and visitors to, North York.   If approved by City Council, the project will widen the sidewalks to create patio space, add a bike lane, centre median and generally enhance the community experience on this main street. This Complete Street concept has met with success in many cities by recognizing that their downtown core should be a destination for people to gather, shop and generally enjoy rather than just being a thoroughfare.

Eglinton Crosstown
This light rail transit line on Eglinton Avenue will span 25 kilometres from Black Creek to Kennedy. This is the single largest infrastructure project in Canada and will transform the entire centre of Toronto. This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to make Eglinton a safe, complete street for all users – pedestrians, cyclists, transit users, and motorists of all ages and abilities. We are closely monitoring progress and look forward to the complete re-design of Eglinton scheduled for 2021.

Midtown In-Focus Multi Corridor Transportation Assessment
The Yonge/Eglinton area is one of the fastest growing neighbourhoods in Toronto.  City Planners are identifying  priority projects to safely move people in and through Midtown. The assessment is also exploring enhanced connections to destinations beyond Midtown and the necessary shifts to ‘active and sustainable travel modes’. With the incredible demand on infrastructure, it will be critical to get this right.  Cycle Toronto has submitted concepts and ideas and will continue to advocate and attend stakeholder meetings.

Thank You to our Volunteers
Each year we thank the volunteers who provide support to our ongoing activities by dedicating their time or knowledge.

During the past year a number of  volunteers have supported our activities, along with our ‘walkers/advocates’. As well, we want to thank spouses who have contributed time over the year. Finally, although Ron Johnson retired from the Board last year, he continues to make a major contribution.

In 2019, there are numerous ways you can help:

  • Get involved with community safety.
  • Act as a street advocate/communicator.
  • Have a creative streak?  We’re looking for ideas to refresh our logo.
  • Share your neighbourhood pictures to brighten our website.
  • Involved with other community events?  Let us know and we’ll add it to our calendar.

We are all volunteers trying to build a better community and we welcome contributions from those who share that ideal.


SAHRA Annual General Meeting 2018

The Annual General Meeting was held on
Wed, April 11, 2018   7:00-8:00 p.m.
at Armour Heights Presbyterian Church, 105 Wilson Avenue

Election of Officers
The following people agreed to stand as Officers/Directors of SAHRA for the 2017 year.
Sheila Dunlop (Secretary)
Gary Langdon (Treasurer)
Jim Sadler (Vice-President)
Bob Williams (Director)

A proposal was submitted at the AGM to amend the Constitution for Meetings.

The fiscal year was set as the period from Jan 1 to Dec 31 (as opposed to the original definition of May 1 to April 20th) at the AGM on June 15, 2005.  At that time a motion was also approved to require that the AGM be held within sixty (60) days of the fiscal year (as opposed to the original definition of 30 days). For various reasons (completion of the Financial Statements, the Corporate Return and receipt of the Acceptance Notice, the membership campaign, timing of the release of the Winter Newsletter, the weather conditions, March Break absences, etc.), since 2009 the Board has scheduled the Annual meeting in the month of April. The Board would therefore wishes to amend the Constitution to require that the Annual member meeting be held within 120 days of the fiscal year end (Dec 31).

The motion was to amend the second paragraph of Article VII – MEETINGS:

Current  Statement:
The Annual meeting of the members shall be held at such time and place as the Board of Directors determine, but must be within thirty (60) days of the fiscal year-end.  Members shall be notified at least seven days prior to the meeting.

Proposed Statement:
The Annual meeting of the members shall be held at such time and place as the Board of Directors determine, but must be within one hundred and twenty (120) days of the fiscal year-end.  Members shall be notified at least seven days prior to the meeting.

2017 Annual Report
2017 was once again a very busy year for the SAHRA Board, dealing with a wide variety of topics and issues!  The Report for 2017 was presented at the Annual General Meeting by Jim Sadler on April 11, 2018. It covered the following issues:

  • Neighbours’ Night Out 2017
  • Avenue Road Avenue Study – north of Joicey Blvd
  • Review of Recommendations of the Avenue Road Avenue Study 2009
  • Pedestrian safety at Armour Heights Public School
  • FoNTRA submissions
  • Payment-in-Lieu of Parking policies
  • Development
  • Speed humps on Elm Road
  • Increases in impermeable areas
  • All-way stops
  • Capping of laterals
  • Rooftop Billboards
  • Municipal Elections
  • OMB and TLAB hearings
  • Delivery of hardcopy newsletters
  • Survey for areas of focus
  • Need additional Board Members and/or Volunteers

Thank You to Ron Johnson
We would like to heartily thank Ron Johnson, our past Treasurer and outgoing Board member. Ron joined the Board in September 2008 and was immediately and surreptitiously made Treasurer, a role which he held until the end of 2017. Anyone who knows Ron can attest to the fact that he brings a quiet yet forceful personality to his endeavours. Ron, thank you for bringing your convictions, energy and humour to SAHRA. We very much look forward to you continuing as a Volunteer.

Thank You to our Volunteers
At the Annual General Meeting, Bob Williams also thanked our Volunteers: Throughout the year many people provide support to our activities by dedicating their time or knowledge to supporting our ongoing initiatives. Volunteers have supported our activities by preparing Reminder Envelopes, helping with Neighbours’ Night Out, creating the Billboard Sign Inventory along Avenue Road as well as monitoring Sign Permit Applications. Our Neighbours’ Night Out relies on the generous support from several of the Board Members’ spouses as well as area neighbours and student volunteers.  Our ability to take on community issues is most often limited by the time and effort that is required to research and mobilize a response.  We will always welcome members who want to donate time and get involved in our activities or even on a single issue that you feel deserves greater attention.  For us, success occurs when a volunteer keeps wanting to contribute or decides to become a Director!


SAHRA Annual General Meeting 2017

The Annual General Meeting was held on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at the Armour Heights Presbyterian Church (Lower Meeting Room). Link to the AGM Agenda 2017

Election of Officers
The following people agreed to stand as Officers/Directors of SAHRA for the 2017 year.
Sheila Dunlop (Secretary)
Ron Johnson (Treasurer)
Gary Langdon (Director)
Jim Sadler (Vice-President)
Bob Williams (Director)

2016 Annual Report
2016 was a very busy year for the SAHRA Board, dealing with a wide variety of topics and issues!  The 2016 Annual Report was presented at the Annual General Meeting on April 5, 2017.

The report provides details on the following activities, accomplishments and items that are still in progress:

  • Neighbours’ Night Out 2016
  • Traffic congestion and pedestrian safety at Armour Heights Public School
  • Speed limit changes
  • Recruitment of new Directors
  • Junk Mail
  • Collaboration with several residents’ organizations
  • Building and Development Applications
  • Recommendations from the Avenue Road Avenue Study
  • Payment-in-Lieu of Parking
  • Section 37 Funds
  • TTC Roe Avenue bus loop
  • The “Waiver” process
  • CofA 20 Days Notice
  • Capping of laterals
  • Zoning study
  • 1912-1914 Avenue Road
  • 2100 Avenue Road
  • 1560 Avenue Road
  • 1580 Avenue Road
  • 1780 Avenuie Road
  • 250 Lawrence Ave West
  • 228 Wilson Avenue
  • Avenue Road Avenue Study by-law amendment
  • North of Joicey
  • Collection of email addresses

Thanks to our Volunteers

At the Annual General Meeting on April 5th, we thanked the Volunteers who throughout the year provide support to our activities by dedicating their time or knowledge to supporting our on-going activities. Bob Williams presented a Thank You to the volunteers who provide support to SAHRA’s activities such as tracking CofA Notices and Decisions, monthly review of all Building and Development Applications as well as Sign Applications, Zoning reviews, site reviews/monitoring and street parking studies. Thanks to all the members plus our student volunteers who help make our Neighbours’ Night Out a success.  Thanks as well to our Advocates who help us with communicating with members on their street/in their area – it really helps.  Also thanks to our Members for their generosity with Membership contributions and the OMB contributions in 2015/16.


SAHRA Annual General Meeting 2016

2015 Annual Report
2015 was a very busy year for the South Armour Heights Residents’ Association both for the Directors and our Members. We presented the 2015 Annual Report at the Annual General Meeting on April 6, 2016 reviewing the activities, accomplishments and the issues still in progress.