February 2025 Meeting Minutes

Meeting Name and Number/Purpose:			MRA January Meeting Minutes
Date of Meeting:	February 19, 2025			Time of Meeting (Start and End):		7:30pm-8:30pm
Location of Meeting:	Google Meetup
Meeting Chairperson:	Mike M			Meeting Minutes Prepared By:		Lauren
Date Meeting Minutes Distributed:		February 19, 2025			Date of Next Meeting:	March 6th, 2025

In Attendance: Mike (Chair), Michael, Emma, Jim, David, Lauren, Tim, Richard Ramsuchit (non-board member)

Summary of Action Items

1. Mimico Go Accessibility
   1. Michael S. – To be circulated in the newsletter the week of Feb 24th
2. 315 Royal York
   1. Lauren to draft a letter to Councillor/City Planning requesting a community meeting ASAP
3. AGM
   1. Michael S to confirm library availability
   2. Mike M to confirm Rozhen’s availability
   3. Lauren and David to prepare verbiage for Mike M to create mailouts
4. Avenues Policy
   1. David and Jim to summarize a proposal and inform residents 

Agenda

Item #	Discussion/Action Item
1. Introduction	Approval of Minutes Michael, Second David
2. 2405-2411 Lakeshore	No action required
3. Mimico Go Accessibility	Michael S wrote a summary and call to action (unbiased with no party affiliation).  Action: Michael S. – To be circulated in the newsletter the week of Feb 24th Uncertain Future: Mimico GO Station The province has removed the requirement for a developer to upgrade the station, allowing the new owner of the property north of the station (KingSett) to proceed with their plans (which we have reviewed) without making any improvements to the station. Previously, Vandyk’s Grand Central Mimico plan included much-needed upgrades, including a new, fully accessible Mimico GO Station. However, after Vandyk entered receivership, Metrolinx terminated the agreement, and the province revoked the Minister’s Zoning Order (MZO), effectively removing the requirement for upgrades. Meanwhile, an independent accessibility project — a tunnel with elevators at Blue Goose Way (see link 1) — was required to be completed by January 2025 under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). However, Metrolinx and the province have missed that deadline, and neither they nor the local MPP can provide a timeline for its completion—only vague assurances. (See link 2 for non-existent community documents and compare with all the updates for other stations.) Want to see improvements at Mimico GO station? We’re working to push for much-needed upgrades—please contact us if you’d like to get involved.[1]: https://www.metrolinx.com/en/projects-and-programs/lakeshore-west-line-go-expansion/what-were-building/mimico[2]: https://www.metrolinx.com/en/projects-and-programs/lakeshore-west-line-go-expansion/get-involved/community-documents Mimico Post Office: Permanently Closed After last summer’s torrential rain, the post office inside the IDA Pharmacy suffered damage and was temporarily shut down. Unfortunately, we now know it will not be reopening. For some services, an alternative is available just across the street at NetPrintShip (2405 Lake Shore Blvd W). The next Canada Post location is at Shoppers Drug Mart (2850 Lake Shore Blvd W).
4. Green Mimico	New members have joined since the last meeting however no update currently
5. New Board Members	Richard Ramsuchit is a new observing resident member; will aim to join as a board member pending bylaw amendment at the upcoming AGM. Richard is an organizational member of many markets and events that occur within Mimico.
6. 315-327 Royal York	Summary of Proposal – two 53 and 50-storey buildings, no community benefit, no updated Go station  Action: Lauren – draft email to Councillor Morley’s office
7. AGM	March 27th AGM  – Michael S to confirm library availability Thoughts as to whether we need new board members and a new president pending Rozhen’s position.  Mike M to confirm Rozhen’s availability  Action: Mike M– mailout to residents regarding AGM with topics; David and Lauren to draft verbiage (Birds and Beans outcome, go train accessibility, affordable housing, transit, Canada Post closure) Mike to confirm Rozhen’s availability and timing to prepare the President’s report Michael S. – confirm library availability and book if possible.
8. Treasurer Report	Financial Update – Michael S confirmed no financial update.  MRA mailing address was at Canada Post but the Mimico office is now closed; needs to be reassigned
9. Open Forum	City of Toronto – Housing Action Plan: Avenues Policy Review – Jim and David to summarize and educate residents through the newsletter BIA requests MRA support– King Burrito wants to add a side patio.  Board supports, Mike to draft support level  Mike M. Easter Egg Hunt – MRA invited
10. Next Meeting	Next Meeting March 6th