WhatsApp and Removing your Phone Number from their Network.

WhatsApp Messenger is a cross platform mobile messaging app that allows its users to exchange messeages without having to pay for SMS. It does this by using your internet data plan.

To do all this, WhatsApp Messenger uses your telephone number to route chat messages between you and your contacts. WhatsApp values our privacy, and have not, do not and will not ever sell your personal information to anyone. They list these details in their Privacy Notice

Once WhatsApp verifies your phone number through regular SMS, other people who have WhatsApp can contact you, if they have your phone number in their address book. WhatsApp does this by comparing phone numbers in your phone's address book and their list of verified phone numbers on their own server.

If you choose not to use WhatsApp Messenger anymore, there is no automated way to have WhatsApp remove your phone number from their own server.

I was concerned because I have friends who had their name/number show up on my WhatsApp Messenger contact list, even though they told me that they had no wish to use WhatsApp Messenger anymore. Heck, even I didn't want to use WhatsApp anymore.

So how does one get WhatsApp to remove your number from their servers?

You have to email WhatsApp at support@whatsapp.com to get them to remove your phone number from their servers. You must include your full phone number including the country code. Once you provide all the information, your phone number will be removed from their server within 24 hours upon their acknowledgement of your email.

Once your phone number is removed from WhatsApp's system, other WhatsApp users will not see you on their contact lists anymore.

If you wish to use WhatsApp Messenger in the future, you'll have to re-verify your phone number.

WhatsApp, this isn't good. You should provide an automated way to remove a phone number from your system. You should also come up with a system to remove phone numbers of non-active users from your network.

Do the right thing please.

June 2010 Updates for Media Center

Microsoft released its June 2010 updates for Media Center for Windows 7 and Windows Vista.

• KB982480 - June 2010 Cumulative Update for Media Center for Windows Vista
• KB981078 - June 2010 Cumulative Update for Media Center for Windows 7

Visit the KB articles for links to the download, or visit Windows Update.

Updates for Media Center

Microsoft released the following three updates for Media Center over the last couple of weeks.

• KB374306 - October 2009 Cumulative Update for Media Center for Windows Vista
• KB974307 - October 2009 Cumulative Update for Media Center TV Pack for Windows Vista
• KB975053 - Description of the Windows Media Center update for Windows 7 that addresses some output issues with ISDB broadcasts

The first two updates fix an issue where in certain scenarios, an Emergency Alert System (EAS) message does not automatically tune to the appropriate channel. These two updates also replace all previously released cumulative updates that have been released for Media Center for Windows Vista and Media Center TV Pack for Windows Vista.

The third update improves the Windows 7 Media Center experience when you are using an ISDB tuner. ISDB is a Japanese standard for digital television and for digital radio.

City of Toronto City Council items as of October 23, 2009

Here are some interesting City of Toronto items that are being heard by Toronto City Council at their upcoming regular meeting on October 26 and October 27, 2009.

In addition to hearing items for consideration coming out of the various Committees and Community Councils, there are also various routine matters, new business arising items, and member motions that will occur at this meeting.

City Council Agenda - Meeting 41

Deferred Committee Items from the September 30 and October 1, 2009 Council Meeting

• Economic Development Committee Meeting 24, Item ED24.3
• Government Management Committee Meeting 24, Item GM24.46

Committee Reports

• Executive Committee Meeting 35
• Audit Committee Meeting 11
• Board of Health Meeting 25
• Civic Appointments Committee Meeting 20
• Community Development and Recreation Committee Meeting 27
• Economic Development Committee Meeting 25
• Government Management Committee Meeting 25
• Licensing and Standards Committee Meeting 24
• Parks and Environment Committee Meeting 26
• Planning and Growth Management Committee Meeting 32
• Public Works and Infrastructure Committee Meeting 27

Community Council Reports

• Etobicoke York Community Council Meeting 30
• North York Community Council Meeting 28
• Scarborough Community Council Meeting 29
• Toronto and East York Community Council Meeting 28

Other Selected Items

• MM41.1 - Request to Toronto Hydro-Electric System to cover the costs for consumers to change from unmetered flat rate billing to metered billing
• MM41.2 - The “Ward”
• MM41.3 - Adopt Executive Committee Item EX34.6, headed "Election Campaign
  Finance By-laws" now
• MM41.4 - Reopen Item PW20.1 on Proposed Measures to Reduce In-Store Packaging Waste and Litter, Municipal Hazardous and Special Waste and Plastic Water Bottles to clarify the intent of Bylaw 356- 2009/Municipal Code Chapter 604, Article 1 “Plastic Bags”
• MM41.8 - Elimination of Blue Jay Ticket Purchases for Councillors
• MM41.9 - Renaming of City Hall Committee Rooms
• MM41.10 - Endorsement for “Cutting the Album”
• MM41.11 - Costs and Issues Related to Excess Household Recycling – Information
  Report Request
• MM41.13 - Sports Complex on the Toronto Waterfront (Ward 30)
• MM41.14 - Request for Review of Two Marathon Events

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Interesting City of Toronto Community Council items as of October 9, 2009

Here are some interesting City of Toronto items that are being heard by the four Community Councils at their upcoming meetings. For more information and recommendations on these items, please see the Background Information sections of each item.

Etobicoke York Community Council - Meeting 30 - October 13, 2009

• EY30.1 - Ombudsman's Office Function
• EY30.2 - 3699, 3741-3751 Bloor Street West and 925 Kipling Avenue Rezoning Application – Final Report (Ward 5)
  Background Information
  September 24, 2009 report
  notice
• EY30.3 - 2157 Lake Shore Boulevard West – Official Plan and Zoning Amendment Application – Final Report (Ward 6)
  Background Information
  September 24, 2009 report
  Notice
• EY30.4 - Activities at Certain Business Establishments in the Etobicoke York District
  Background Information
  May 11, 2009 report
  EY27.34 extract
  EY28.19 Extract
  EY29.13 Extract
• EY30.20 - Mimico 20/20 Revitalization Initiative (Ward 6)
  Background Information
  September 24, 2009 report
  Attachment 1
  Attachment 2

North York Community Council - Meeting 28 - October 13, 2009

• NY28.4 - Wrought Iron Fence in Front Yards
  Background Information
  Staff Report & Attachment 1 - Wrought Iron Fence in Front Yards
• NY28.25 - Town of Markham Yonge and Steeles Corridor Study and City of Vaughan Yonge Street Area Study
  Background Information
  Staff Report & Attachment 1 - Town of Markham Yonge & Steeles Corridor Study & City of Vaughan Yonge Street Area Study
• NY28.28 - Final Report – Partial Removal of the Holding (H) Symbol application – 2075 Bayview Ave Sunnybrook Hospital (Ward 25)
  Background Information
  Staff Report & Attachments 1-5 - Final Report - 2075 Bayview Ave Sunnybrook Hospital

Scarborough Community Council - Meeting 29 - October 13, 2009

• SC29.21 - Traffic Control Device Decisions - Scarborough District
• SC29.22 - Status of Transit City Projects in the Scarborough District
• SC29.23 - Presentation by the Sheppard East Village Business Improvement Area (Ward 41)
  Background Information
  Letter from Councillor Chin Lee - Sheppard East Village Business Improvement Area - LRT Construction
• SC29.24 - Section 37 Funds: All Scarborough Wards & Scarborough Centre
  Background Information
  Staff Report - Section 37 Funds - All Scarborough Wards and Scarborough Centre
• SC29.25 - 2451 Birchmount Road – Rezoning & Site Plan Applications – Request for Direction Report (Ward 40)
  Background Information
  Staff Report - Request for Direction - 2451 Birchmount Road
• SC29.26 - 181 Nugget Avenue – Rezoning Application – Refusal Report (Ward 41)
  Background Information
  Staff Report - Refusal Report - 181 Nugget Avenue
• SC29.27 - 4111 - 4113 Lawrence Ave E – Rezoning Application – Final Report (Ward 43)
  Background Information
  Staff Report - Rezoning Application - 4111-4113 Lawrence Avenue E
• SC29.28 - Hainford Street (Formerly 4331 Lawrence Avenue East) – Part Lot Control Application – Final Report (Ward 44)
  Background Information
  Staff Report - Part Lot Control App. - Hainford Street (formerly 4331 Lawrence Avenue East)
• SC29.29 - 38 Tideswell Boulevard – Rezoning and Site Plan Applications - Request for Direction Report (Ward 44)
  Background Information
  Staff Report - Request for Direction - 38 Tideswell Boulevard

Toronto and East York Community Council - Meeting 28 - October 13, 2009

• TE28.2 - Final Report - 56 Blue Jays Way Rezoning Application (Ward 20)
  Background Information
  TE28.2 - Staff Report - 56 Blue Jays Way - Final Report
• TE28.3 - Final Report - 60 John Street, 12-18 Mercer Street – Zoning By-law Amendment Application (Ward 20)
  Background Information
  TE28.3 - Staff Report - 60 John and 12-18 Mercer Street - Final Report
• TE28.4 - Final Report - 426 University Avenue - Zoning By-law Application (Ward 20)
  Background Information
  TE28.4 - Staff Report - 426 University Avenue - Final Report
• TE28.5 - Final Report - 15 St. Mary Street, 65-67 St. Nicholas Street and a Portion of 692 Yonge Street - Rezoning Application (Ward 27)
  Background Information
  TE28.5 - Staff Report - 15 St. Mary, 65-67 St. Nicholas and 692 Yonge Street - Final Report
• TE28.6 - Final Report - 32 Davenport Road, and 12, 18, 18A, 20 and 22 McMurrich Street - Rezoning Application (Ward 27)
  Background Information
  TE28.6 - Revised Staff Report - 32 Davenport 12-22 McMurrich Street
• TE28.7 - Request for Direction Report - 102 Shuter Street - Official Plan Amendment and Rezoning Application (Ward 27)
  Background Information
  TE28.7 - Staff Report - 102 Shuter Street - Request for Direction Report
  TE28.7a - 102 Shuter Street - Official Plan Amendment and Rezoning Application - Supplementary Ontario Municipal Board Request for Direction Report
  Background Information
  TE28.7a - Staff Report - 102 Shuter Street - Official Plan Amendment
• TE28.8 - Refusal Report - 46 Wellesley Street East - Rezoning Application (Ward 27)
  Background Information
  TE28.8 - Staff Report - 46 Wellesley Street East - Refusal Report
• TE28.9 - Final Report - Plan of Subdivision – 333 Bay Street, 10 and 40 Adelaide Street West, 40 Temperance Street and 118 Yonge Street (Ward 28)
  Background Information
  TE28.9 - Staff Report - 333 Bay, 10 and 40 Adelaide, 40 Temperance and 118 Yonge Street - Plan of Subdivision - Final Report
• TE28.10 - Request for Direction Report - 51-61 Front Street East, 6-16 Church Street and 70 The Esplanade - Official Plan Amendment and Rezoning, Site Plan Application (Ward 28)
  Background Information
  TE28.10 - Staff Report - 51-61 Front East 6-16 Church, 70 The Esplanade - Request for Direction Report
• TE28.11 - Final Report - 125-261 Queens Quay East, East Bayfront-West Precinct, Rezoning Application to Remove the Holding Symbol ("h") (Ward 28)
  Background Information
  TE28.11 - Staff Report - 125-261 Queens Quay East, East Bayfront-West Precinct, Rezoning Application - Final Report
• TE28.31 - Preliminary Report - 169-175 Jones Avenue - Official Plan Amendment and Rezoning and Site Plan Applications (Ward 30)
  Background Information
  TE28.31 - Staff Report - 169-175 Jones Avenue - Preliminary Report
• TE28.32 - Preliminary Report - 15-27 Beverley Street - Rezoning Application (Ward 20)
  Background Information
  TE28.32 - Staff Report - 15-27 Beverley Street - Preliminary Report
• TE28.38 - Renaming of Portion of Jarvis Street, Between Charles Street East and Bloor Street East as "Ted Rogers Way" (Ward 27)
  Background Information
  TE28.38 - Staff Report - Ted Rogers Way

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Interesting City of Toronto Committee items as of October 9, 2009

Here are some interesting City of Toronto items that are being heard by various committees at their upcoming meetings. For more information and recommendations on these items, please see the Background Information sections of each item.

Government Management Committee - Meeting 25 - October 14, 2009

• GM25.1 - Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension – Acquisition of Lands From York University (Ward 8)
  Background Information
  Report - Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension - Acquisition of Lands from York University
  Confidential Attachment 1
• GM25.7 - Authority to Enter Agreement with Astral Media Outdoor (Toronto) G.P. Regarding Installation of Concrete Pads
  Background Information
  Report - Authority to Enter Agreement with Astral Media Outdoor (Toronto) G.P. Regarding Installation of Concrete Pads
  Confidential Attachment 1 & Settlement Agreement
• GM25.9 - Fair Wage Office - 2008 Annual Report
  Background Information
  Report - Fair Wage Office - 2008 Annual Report
• GM25.10 - 2008 Consulting Services Expenditure – City Divisions and Major Agencies, Boards and Commission
  Background Information
  Report - 2008 Consulting Services Expenditure - City Divisions and Major Agencies, Boards and Commission
  Appendix A: 2008 Consulting Services Expenditure - Operating
  Appendix B: 2008 Consulting Services Expenditure - Capital
• GM25.12 - Local Food Procurement Policy and Implementation Plan - Update
  Background Information
  Report - Local Food Procurement Policy and Implementation Plan - Update
• GM25.13 - Emergency Repair Work and Permanent Remedial Work Resulting from a Storm Sewer Failure and Road Collapse on Finch Avenue West (Ward 10)
  Background Information
  Report - Emergency Repair Work and Permanent Remedial Work Resulting from a Storm Sewer Failure and Road Collapse on Finch Avenue West
• GM25.15 - Supply and Delivery of Hand Sanitizers for H1N1 Outbreak, Contract No. 47014402
  Background Information
  Report - Supply and Delivery of Hand Sanitizers for H1N1 Outbreak, Contract No. 47014402
• GM25.17 - Contracts Awarded by the Bid Committee during the 2009 Summer Recess and Labour Disruption Periods
  Background Information
  Report - Contracts Awarded by the Bid Committee during the 2009 Summer Recess and Labour Disruption Periods
• GM25.19 - Records Management Procedures
  Background Information
  Report - Records Management Procedures

Economic Development Committee - Meeting 25 - October 15, 2009

• ED25.1 - Sectors' Report - Part 1

Parks and Environment Committee - Meeting 26 - October 15, 2009

• PE26.1 - Green Initiatives and Activities - Presentations and Accompanying Data
  Background Information
  Staff Report
  Appendix A
  Appendix B
• PE26.2 - Toronto Regional Centre of Expertise on Education for Sustainable Development
  Background Information
  Staff Report
  Letter from Centre for Environment - Attachment A
• PE26.3 - Dogs on City of Toronto Swimming Beaches (Ward 6, 13, 14, 28, 30, 32, 36, 44)
  Background Information
  Staff Report with Attachment 1
• PE26.4 - Possible Greenbelt Designation for Humber and Don River Valleys
  Background Information
  Letter from Councillor Paula Fletcher, Ward 30 Toronto-Danforth
  Attachment 1 - Letter from Franz Hartmann, Executive Director, Toronto Environmental Alliance

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Interesting City of Toronto Committee items as of October 4, 2009

Here are some interesting City of Toronto items that are being heard by various committees at their upcoming meetings. For more information and recommendations on these items, please see the Background Information sections of each item.

Executive Committee - Meeting 35 - October 5, 2009

• EX35.1 - Relationship Framework for Heritage Toronto
  Background Information
  Relationship Framework for Heritage Toronto
  Appendix 1: Proposed City-Heritage Toronto Relationship Framework
  Appendix 2: Proposed Amendments to the Municipal Code
• EX35.3 - Review of the City’s Environmentally Responsible Procurement Practices
  Background Information
  Review of the City's Environmentally Responsible Procurement Practices
• EX35.6 - 2009 Labour Disruption Costs and Savings
  Background Information
  2009 Labour Disruption Costs and Savings
• EX35.8 - Consumer Protection Strategy - Disclosure of Development Charges
  Background Information
  Consumer Protection Strategy - Disclosure of Development Charges
• EX35.15 - In Year Budget Adjustment for Economic Stimulus Funding Investments in Social Housing Renovation and Retrofit: Shelter, Support and Housing Administration
  Background Information
  In Year Budget Adjustment for Economic Stimulus Funding Investments in Social Housing Renovation and Retrofit: Shelter, Support and Housing Administration
• EX35.17 - Toronto Waterfront Renewal Revised 2009 Capital Budget
  Background Information
  Toronto Waterfront Renewal Revised 2009 Capital Budget

Public Works and Infrastructure Committee - Meeting 27 - October 6, 2009

• PW27.1 - Toronto Receives 1st Place in the Ontario Water Works Association 2009 Water Taste Contest
• PW27.3 - Emergency Repair to the Coxwell Sanitary Trunk Sewer - September 2009 Update (Ward 27)
  Background Information
  PW27.3-Emergency Repair to the Coxwell Sanitary Trunk Sewer-September 2009 Update - Staff Report
• PW27.7 - Harmonizing Bicycle Issues
  Background Information
  PW27.7-Letter from Scarborough Community Council
  PW27.7-Attachment Letter from Councillor Mike Del Grande
• PW27.8 - Toronto Bike Plan Update
  Background Information
  PW27.8-Letter from Toronto Cycling Advisory Committee
• PW27.9 - Motorized Bicycles on Sidewalks
  Background Information
  PW27.9-Letter from Toronto Pedestrian Committee
  PW27.9-Copy of Submission filed by Sergeant Burrows to the Toronto Pedestrian Committee
• PW27.10 - Changes to the Official Ministry of Transportation of Ontario Driver's Handbook
  Background Information
  PW27.10-Letter from Toronto Pedestrian Committee
  PW27.10-Attachment Letter from Councillor Joe Mihevc

Planning and Growth Management Committee - Meeting 32 - October 7, 2009

• PG32.1 - 2301 Brimley Road, 2329-2361 Brimley Road, and 175 Commander Boulevard – Rezoning Application – Request for Direction Report (Ward 41)
  Background Information
  2301 Brimley Road, 2329-2361 Brimley Road, and 175 Commander Boulevard Rezoning Application Request for Direction Report
• PG32.2 - Lower Don Lands Project
• PG32.3 - Update and Revisions to the Toronto Green Standard: Performance Measures for Sustainable Development
  Background Information
  Update and Revisions to the Toronto Green Standard: Performance Measures for Sustainable Development
  Attachment 1
• PG32.4 - 3500 Eglinton Avenue West and 55 Ray Avenue – Interpretation of Retail Permission (Ward 12)
  Background Information
  3500 Eglinton Avenue West and 55 Ray Avenue - Interpretation of Retail Permission

Licensing and Standards Committee - Meeting 24 - October 8, 2009

• LS24.1 - Tobacco Retail Licence Fees
  Background Information
  Staff Report from Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards
• LS24.2 - Business Licensing Thresholds
  Background Information
  Staff Report from Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards
• LS24.5 - Taxi Industry Ad Hoc Fee Structure and Inequality for Persons with Mobility Disabilities
  Background Information
  Letter from Executive Committee
  Attachment 1 - Letter from Councillor A.A. (Adrian) Heaps, Chair Disability Issues Committee
  Attachment 2 - Submission from Fran Nyitray and Donna Ryder, Ryerson University

Community Development and Recreation Committee - Meeting 27 - October 9, 2009

• CD27.1 - BMX Go Forward Strategy
  Background Information
  CD27.1 - BMX Go Forward Strategy - Staff Report
• CD27.2 - New Provincial Rent Bank Agreement for 2009 and Subsequent Years
  Background Information
  CD27.2 - New Provincial Rent Bank Agreement for 2009 and Subsequent Years - Staff Report

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City of Toronto City Council items as of September 25, 2009

Here are some interesting City of Toronto items that are being heard by Toronto City Council at their upcoming regular meeting on September 30 and October 1, 2009.

In addition to hearing items for consideration coming out of the various Committees and Community Councils, there are also various routine matters, new business arising items, and member motions that will occur at this meeting.

City Council Agenda - Meeting 40

Deferred Committee Items from the August 5 and 6, 2009 Council Meeting:

• Executive Committee Meeting 33, Item EX33.18
• Planning and Growth Management Committee Meeting 26, Item PG26.2
• Etobicoke York Community Council Meeting 28, Item EY28.49
• Etobicoke York Community Council Meeting 28, Item EY28.62
• Scarborough Community Council Meeting 27, Item SC27.31

Committee Reports

• Executive Committee Meeting 34
• Audit Committee Meeting 12
• Audit Committee Meeting 13
• Community Development and Recreation Committee Meeting 26
• Economic Development Committee Meeting 24
• Government Management Committee Meeting 24
• Licensing and Standards Committee Meeting 23
• Planning and Growth Management Committee Meeting 31
• Public Works and Infrastructure Committee Meeting 26
• Striking Committee Meeting 12

Community Council Reports

• Etobicoke York Community Council Meeting 29
• North York Community Council Meeting 27
• Scarborough Community Council Meeting 28
• Toronto and East York Community Council Meeting 27

Other Selected Items

• IA40.1 - 5-Cent Plastic Bag Tax – Environmental Initiative
• CC40.7 - City of Toronto Intervention at Supreme Court of Canada in City of Montreal v Montreal Port Authority et al
• CC40.8 - Upgrades to BMO Field at Exhibition Place and Allan Lamport Stadium (Ward 6, 14, 19)
• CC40.10 - City of Toronto Stimulus Projects
• MM40.2 - Plebiscite Question: Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) – 2010 Municipal Election

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Interesting City of Toronto Committee items as of September 20, 2009

Here are some interesting City of Toronto items that are being heard by various committees at their upcoming meetings. For more information and recommendations on these items, please see the Background Information sections of each item.

Licensing and Standards Committee - Meeting 23 - September 21, 2009

• LS23.2 - 2009 Annual Review of Taxicab Fares
  Background Information
  Staff Report from Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards
• LS23.3 - Municipal Clearance for Liquor License Approvals
  Background Information
  Deputy Mayor Joe Pantalone, Ward 19 Trinity-Spadina
• LS23.4 - Licensing of Lodging Homes
  Background Information
  Letter from Councillor Frances Nunziata, Ward 11 York South-Weston
• LS23.5 - Recent Provincial Regulation Re Airport Exemption for Taxicabs and Implications for Court Applications to Quash By-law 1425-2007
  Background Information
  Staff Report from City Solicitor
  Attachment 2 Ontario Regulation Made Under the City of Toronto Act, 2006, Amending O.Reg. 590/06 (Licensing Powers)
  LS23.5a - Airport Taxis and Limousines - Amendment to Ontario Regulation 590/06
  Background Information
  Letter from Councillor Howard Moscoe, Ward 15 Eglinton-Lawrence

Community Development and Recreation Committee - Meeting 26 - September 22, 2009

• CD26.2 - Donation from the Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment (MLSE) Team Up Foundation for Replacement of Sports Floor at O’Connor Community Centre (Ward 34)
  Background Information
  CD26.2 - Donation from the MLSE Team Up Foundation for Replacement of Sports Floor at O'Connor Community Centre - Staff Report
• CD26.3 - Ministry of Health Promotion Funding Agreement to Expand and Enhance After-School Recreation Care Programs
  Background Information
  CD26.3 - Ministry of Health Promotion Funding Agreement to Expand and Enhance After-School Recreation Care Programs - Staff Report
• CD26.4 - A Five Year Plan for Strengthening Student Nutrition Programs in Toronto
  Background Information
  CD26.4 - Letter from the Board of Health
  CD26.4 - A Five Year Plan for Strengthening Student Nutrition Programs in Toronto - Staff Report

Economic Development Committee - Meeting 24 - September 22, 2009

• ED24.1 - Update on the Economy
• ED24.2 - Appointment of the Third City of Toronto Poet Laureate
  Background Information
  Appointment of the Third City of Toronto Poet Laureate
• ED24.6 - Toronto Arts Council's 2008 Allocations Report
  Background Information
  Toronto Arts Council 2008 Allocations Report

Parks and Environment Committee - Meeting 25 - September 23, 2009

• PE25.1 - Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment Recognize Toronto's Climate Change Mitigation Efforts
  Background Information
  Staff Report
• PE25.2 - Floral Bed to Commemorate the 100th Anniversary of Girl Guides of Canada-Guides du Canada 1910 - 2010 (Ward 20, 27)
  Background Information
  Staff Report
• PE25.3 - Evaluation of Parks Cash in Lieu Policy
  Background Information
  Referral of Member Motion

Audit Committee - Meeting 12 - September 24, 2009

• (to consider the City’s Audited Consolidated Financial Statements)
• AU12.2 - City of Toronto Audit Results - Year Ended December 31, 2008
  Background Information
  City of Toronto Audit Results - Year Ended December 31, 2008

Audit Committee - Meeting 13 - September 24, 2009

• (to consider the Financial Statements of the City’s Agencies, Boards and Commissions,
  including Business Improvement Areas (BIAs), Arenas and Community Centres)

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Interesting City of Toronto Community Council items as of September 15, 2009

Here are some interesting City of Toronto items that are being heard by the four Community Councils at their upcoming meetings. For more information and recommendations on these items, please see the Background Information sections of each item.

Etobicoke York Community Council - Meeting 29 - September 15, 2009

• EY29.1 - 2123 Lake Shore Boulevard West and 68 Marine Parade Drive – Official Plan and Zoning Amendment Applications – Final Report (Ward 6)
  Background Information
  August 27, 2009 report
  Notice
• EY29.13 - Activities at Certain Business Establishments in the Etobicoke York District (Ward 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 17)
  Background Information
  May 11, 2009 report
  EY27.34 extract
  EY28.19 Extract
• EY29.14 - Comprehensive Billboard Audit of Ward 17 - Supplementary Report (Ward 17)
  Background Information
  May 20, 2009 report
  EY26.4 Extract
  December 15, 2008 report
  EY28.20 Extract
• EY29.40 - 2800 Bloor Street West – Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments and Rental Housing Demolition and Conversion Application – Status Report (Ward 5)
  Background Information
  August 20, 2009 report
  Extract EY24.16
  Extract EY27.35
• EY29.41 - 720 Humberwood Boulevard - Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision Applications – Final Report (Ward 2)
  Background Information
  August 27, 2009 report
  Notice

North York Community Council - Meeting 27 - September 15, 2009

• NY27.7 - Wrought Iron Fence in Front Yards
  Background Information
  Staff Report & Attachment 1 - Wrought Iron Fence in Front Yards
• NY27.21 - Report Request - Review of Front Yard Parking in Wards 16 and 25 in the North York Community Council Area (Ward 16, 25)
  Background Information
  Letter from City Clerk - Report Request - Review of Front Yard Parking in Wards 16 and 25
• NY27.46 - Update on Proposal to Build a new Multi-pad Ice Arena in Wards 25, 26, or 34
  Background Information
  Staff Report - Update on Multi-pad Ice Arena in Wards 25, 26, or 34
• NY27.47 - 185 Graydon Hall Drive (Ward 34)
  Background Information
  Staff Report - 185 Graydon Hall Drive
• NY27.48 - Preliminary Report - Rezoning Application - 10 San Romanoway (Ward 8)
  Background Information
  Staff Report and Attachments 1-3 - Preliminary Report - 10 San Romanoway
• NY27.49 - Final Report - Site Plan Control Application - 1015 Sheppard Avenue East (Ward 24)
  Background Information
  Staff Report and Attachments 1-2 - Site Plan Control Application - 1015 Sheppard Ave. E.
• NY27.50 - Final Report and Supplementary Report - Rezoning and Site Plan Control Applications - 15 Poyntz Avenue (Ward 23)
  Background Information
  Final Report & Attachments 1-7 - Rezoning and Site Plan Control Applications - 15 Poyntz Ave
  NY27.50a - Supplementary Report - Rezoning and Site Plan Control Applications - 15 Poyntz Avenue
  Background Information
  Supplementary Report - Rezoning and Site Plan Control Applications - 15 Poyntz Avenue
• NY27.51 - Final Report - Rezoning Application - 9, 11, 15, 17, 19 and 21 Leona Drive (Ward 23)
  Background Information
  Final Report & Attachments 1-8 - Rezoning Application - 9, 11, 15, 17, 19 and 21 Leona Drive
• NY27.52 - Final Report – Rezoning Application - 3706 Bathurst Street and 3 Stadacona Drive (Ward 15)
  Background Information
  Final Report and Attachments 1-5 - Rezoning Application - 3706 Bathurst Street and 3 Stadacona Drive
• NY27.53 - Final Report - OPA & Rezoning Application - 1181 Sheppard Ave East (Ward 24)
  Background Information
  Final Report & Attachments 1-8 - OPA & Rezoning Application - 1181 Sheppard Ave E
• NY27.54 - Status Report - OPA & Rezoning Applications - 939 Lawrence Ave. E., 1090 Don Mills Rd., 49 & 75 The Donway W. (Ward 25)
  Background Information
  Status Report - OPA & Rezoning Applications - 939 Lawrence Ave. E., 1090 Don Mills Rd., 49 & 75 The Donway W.
  NY27.54a - Extended Notice Request - Cadillac Fairview - OPA and Rezoning - Southwest Corner of Lawrence Avenue East and Don Mills Road
  Background Information
  Letter from City Clerk - Extended Notice Request - Lawrence Avenue East and Don Mills Road
  NY27.54b -Request for Direction Report - Official Plan Amendment and Rezoning Applications - 939 Lawrence Avenue East, 1090 Don Mills Road and 49 & 75 The Donway West
  Background Information
  Request for Direction Report and Attachments 1-13 - 939 Lawrence Avenue East, 1090 Don Mills Road and 49 & 75 The Donway West
• NY27.55 - Status Report - Site Plan Control Application - 7 and 9 Tippet Road (Ward 10)
  Background Information
  Status Report - Site Plan Control Application - 7 & 9 Tippet Rd.
  NY27.55a - Request for Direction Report - Site Plan Application - 7 and 9 Tippet Road
  Background Information
  Request for Direction Report and Attachments 1-5 - Site Plan Application - 7 and 9 Tippet
  Road
  Attachment 6 - Technical Services Memo - 7 and 9 Tippet Road
• NY27.56 - Preliminary Report - Rezoning and Site Plan Control Applications - 48 Finch Avenue West (Ward 23)
  Background Information
  Staff Report and Attachments 1-7 - Rezoning and Site Plan Control Applications - 48 Finch Ave W
• NY27.57 - Preliminary Report - Official Plan Amendment - 1001-1019 Sheppard Ave East (Ward 23)
  Background Information
  Preliminary Report and Attachments 1-4 - Official Plan Amendment - 1001-1019 Sheppard Avenue East
• NY27.58 - Northeast Corner of Steeles Avenue West and Alness Street, East of Keele Street, City of Vaughan
  Background Information
  Staff Report and Attachmeents 1 and 2 - Northeast Corner of Steeles Ave W and Alness St, East of Keele St, City of Vaughan
• NY27.62 - Proposed Renaming of Hanover Park (Ward 9)
  Background Information
  Staff Report - Proposed Renaming of Hanover Park

Scarborough Community Council - Meeting 28 - September 15, 2009

• SC28.17 - 2002 Pharmacy Avenue and 2992 Sheppard Avenue East – Rezoning Application - Preliminary Report (Ward 40)
  Background Information
  Staff Report - 2002 Pharmacy Avenue & 2992 Sheppard Avenue East
• SC28.18 - 2969 Sheppard Avenue East – Rezoning Application - Preliminary Report (Ward 40)
  Background Information
  Staff Report - 2969 Sheppard Avenue East
• SC28.19 - 1395 Tapscott Road - Rezoning Application - Preliminary Report (Ward 42)
  Background Information
  Staff Report - 1395 Tapscott Road
• SC28.24 - Harmonize Bicycle Issues
  Background Information
  Letter from Councillor Del Grande regarding bicycle issues

Toronto and East York Community Council - Meeting 27 - September 15, 2009

• TE27.5 - Final Report - 399 Bathurst Street - Zoning By-law Amendment Application (Ward 20)
  Background Information
  TE27.5 - Staff Report - 399 Bathurst Street - Final Report
• TE27.6 - Final Report - 2 Elm Grove Avenue - Application to Amend the (former) City of Toronto Zoning By-law 438-86 - Parkdale Pilot Project (Ward 14)
  Background Information
  TE27.6 - Staff Report - 2 Elm Grove Avenue - Final Report
• TE27.7 - Final Report - 5 Glenavon Road - Application to Amend the (former) City of Toronto Zoning By-law 438-86 - Parkdale Pilot Project (Ward 14)
  Background Information
  TE27.7 - Staff Report - 5 Glenavon Road - Final Report
• TE27.8 - Final Report - 8 Spencer Avenue - Application to Amend the (former) City of Toronto Zoning By-law 438-86 - Parkdale Pilot Project (Ward 14)
  Background Information
  TE27.8 - Staff Report - 8 Spencer Avenue - Final Report
• TE27.9 - Final Report - 21 Thorburn Avenue - Application to Amend the (former) City of Toronto Zoning By-law 438-86 - Parkdale Pilot Project (Ward 14)
  Background Information
  TE27.9 - Staff Report - 21 Thorbourn Avenue - Final Report
• TE27.10 - Final Report - 59 Wilson Park Road - Application to Amend the (former) City of Toronto Zoning By-law 438-86 - Parkdale Pilot Project (Ward 14)
  Background Information
  TE27.10 - Staff Report - 59 Wilson Park Road - Final Report
• TE27.11 - Final Report - 100 Garrison Road and 800 Fleet Street - Rezoning Application (Ward 19)
  Background Information
  TE27.11 - Staff Report - 100 Garrison and 800 Fleet - Final Report
• TE27.12 - Supplementary Report - 23, 25, 27 and 29 Stafford Street – Rezoning Application (Ward 19)
  Background Information
  TE27.12a - Supplementary Staff Report - 23, 25, 27 and 29 Stafford Street
  TE27.12a - Final Report - 23, 25, 27 and 29 Stafford Street - Rezoning Application
  Background Information
  TE27.12 - Staff Report - 23, 25, 27 and 29 Stafford Street - Final Report
• TE27.13 - King Spadina East Precinct Built Form Study - Progress Report (Ward 20)
  Background Information
  TE27.13 - Revised Staff Report King Spadina East Precinct Built Form Study - Progress Report
• TE27.14 - Final Report - 21-31 Widmer Street and 299 Adelaide Street West - Rezoning (Ward 20)
  Background Information
  TE27.14 - Staff Report - 21-31 Widmer St. and 299 Adelaide St. West
• TE27.15 - Refusal Report - 56 Blue Jays Way - Zoning By-law Application (Ward 20)
  Background Information
  TE27.15 - Staff Report - 56 Blue Jays Way Zoning By-law Application
• TE27.16 - Final Report - 524, 528, 530, 532, 534 St. Clair Avenue West - Rezoning and Demolition under Municipal Code Chapter 667 Applications (Ward 21)
  Background Information
  TE27.16 - Staff Report - 524, 528, 530, 532, 534 St. Clair Avenue West
  TE27.16a - Final Report - 524, 528, 530, 532, 534 St. Clair Avenue West - Rezoning and Demolition under Municipal Code Chapter 667 Applications
  Background Information
  TE27.16a - Staff Report - 524, 528, 530, 532, 534 St. Clair Avenue West - Placeholder
  TE27.16b - Supplementary Report - Final Report - 524, 528, 530, 532, 534 St. Clair Avenue West - Rezoning and Demolition under Municipal Code Chapter 667 Applications
  Background Information
  TE27.16b - Staff Report 524, 528, 530, 532, 534 St. Clair Ave W
• TE27.17 - Final Report - 591 Dundas Street East - Regent Park - Rezoning Application (Ward 28)
  Background Information
  TE27.17 - Revised Staff Report - 591 Dundas Street East - Rezoning Application - Final Report
• TE27.18 - Final Report - 125 The Esplanade - Rezoning Application (Ward 28)
  Background Information
  TE27.18 - Staff Report - 125 The Esplanade - Final Report
• TE27.19 - Final Report - 1864 to 1876 Queen Street East - Rezoning Application and Demolition Application under Municipal Code 667 (Ward 32)
  Background Information
  TE27.19 - Staff Report - 1864 to 1876 Queen Street East - Final Report
  TE27.19a - Supplementary Report – Rezoning Application and Demolition Application under Municipal Code 667 – 1864 to 1876 Queen Street East
  Background Information
  TE27.19a - Staff Report - Rezoning and Demolition Application 1864-1876 Queen Street East
• TE27.20 - Refusal Report - 426 University Avenue - Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Approval Applications (Ward 20)
  Background Information
  TE27.20 - Staff Report - 426 University Avenue - Refusal Report
• TE27.21 - Final Report - 740 Eglinton Avenue West Official Plan Amendment, Draft Plan of Condominium and Rental Housing Conversion Applications (Ward 21)
  Background Information
  TE27.21 - Staff Report - 740 Eglinton Avenue West - Final Report
• TE27.26 - 2 Secord Avenue and 90 Eastdale Avenue - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications (Ward 31)
  Background Information
  TE27.26 - Staff Report - 2 Secord Avenue and 90 Eastdale Avenue - Official Plan
• TE27.29 - Final Report - 34-38 Hazelton Avenue - Official Plan Amendment and Rezoning Applications (Ward 27)
  Background Information
  TE27.29 - Staff Report - 34-38 Hazelton Avenue - Final Report
  TE27.29a - Supplementary Report - 34-38 Hazelton Avenue - Official Plan Amendment and Rezoning
  Background Information
  TE27.29a - Supplementary Report - 34-38 Hazelton Avenue
  TE27.29b - 34-38 Hazelton Avenue - Official Plan Amendment and Rezoning
  Background Information
  TE27.29b - Staff Report - 34-38 Hazelton Avenue - OPA - Placeholder
  TE27.29c - Refusal Report - 34-38 Hazelton Avenue - OPA and Rezoning Applications
  Background Information
  TE27.29c - Staff Report - 34-38 Hazelton Avenue - Refusal Report
• TE27.42 - Preliminary Report - 314 Roncesvalles Avenue - Rezoning Application (Ward 14)
  Background Information
  TE27.42 - Staff Report - 314 Roncesvalles Avenue - Preliminary Report
• TE27.43 - Preliminary Report - 99 Blue Jays Way - Rezoning Application (Ward 20)
  Background Information
  TE27.43 - Staff Report - 99 Blue Jays Way - Preliminary Report
• TE27.44 - Parkdale Village Business Improvement Area Capital Design Strategy (Ward 14)
  Background Information
  TE27.44 - Staff Report - Parkdale Village BIA Capital Design Strategy
  TE27.44 - Staff Report - Parkdale Village BIA - Attachment
• TE27.84 - Reserved On-Street Parking Spaces for use by Car-Share Vehicles - Various Locations in the Downtown Area (Sustainable Transportation Initiative) (Ward 19)
  Background Information
  TE27.84 - Staff Report - Reserved On-Street Parking Spaces - Car-Share Vehicles
  Appendix A, Drawing No. 421F-9673, Drawing No. 421F-9674, Drawing No. 421F-9675, Drawing No. 421F-9676, Drawing No. 421F-9677, Drawing No. 421F-9678
  TE27.84a - Installation of Car-share Vehicle Parking Areas - Various Streets in the Downtown Area (Sustainable Transportation Initiative)
  Background Information
  TE27.84a - Staff Report - Installation of Car-share Vehicle Parking Areas, Appendix A, Drawing No. 421F-9673, Drawing No. 421F-9674, Drawing No. 421F-9675, Drawing No. 421F-9677, Drawing No. 421F-9678
• TE27.102 - Final Report - Rezoning Application to Remove the Holding Symbol (“h”) - 75 Iannuzzi St – Fort York Neighbourhood (Block 6) (Ward 19)
  Background Information
  TE27.102 - Staff Report - 75 Iannuzzi Street - Rezoning Application
• TE27.103 - Supplementary Report - 40 The Esplanade - City Initiated Amendment to the Site Specific Zoning By-law (Ward 28)
  Background Information
  TE27.103 - Supplementary Staff Report - 40 The Esplanade
  TE27.103a - Final Report - 40 The Esplanade - City Initiated Amendment to Site Specific Zoning By-law
  Background Information
  TE27.103a - Staff Report - 40 The Esplanade - Zoning By-law - Final Report
• TE27.104 - Request for Direction Report - 102 Shuter Street - Official Plan Amendment and Rezoning Application (Ward 27)
  Background Information
  TE27.104 - Staff Rpt 102 Shuter Street OPA and Rezoning - Request for Directions
• TE27.118 - Preliminary Report - 14 Strachan Avenue and 39-51 East Liberty Street - Rezoning Application (Ward 19)
  Background Information
  TE27.118 - Staff Report - 14 Strachan Avenue - Rezoning Application
• TE27.119 - Preliminary Report - 419 Fort York Boulevard (Block 31 Railway Lands West) – Rezoning Application (Ward 20)
  Background Information
  TE27.119 - Staff Report - 419 Fort York Blvd - Rezoning Application
• TE27.120 - Preliminary Report - 15 Huntley Street - Official Plan Amendment and Rezoning Application (Ward 27)
  Background Information
  TE27.120 - Staff Report - 15 Huntley Street - Rezoning Application
• TE27.121 - Preliminary Report - 345 and 349 Carlaw Avenue - Rezoning Application (Ward 30)
  Background Information
  TE27.121 - Staff Report - 345-349 Carlaw Avenue - Rezoning Application
• TE27.160 - Public Appointments to the Committee of Adjustment Toronto and East York Panel B
  Background Information
  TE27.160 - Staff Report - Public Appointments to the Committee of Adjustment Toronto and East York Panel B

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Interesting City of Toronto Committee items as of September 11, 2009

Here are some interesting City of Toronto items that are being heard by various committees at their upcoming meetings. For more information and recommendations on these items, please see the Background Information sections of each item.

Executive Committee - Meeting 34 - September 8, 2009

• EX34.4 - Authority to Execute a Letter of Agreement with the Government of Ontario for 2009 Ontario Bus Replacement Program Funding
  Background Information
  Authority to Execute a Letter of Agreement with the Government of Ontario for 2009 Ontario Bus Replacement Program Funding
• EX34.5 - Election Administration By-laws
  Background Information
  Election Administration By-laws
• EX34.6 - Election Campaign Finance By-laws
  Background Information
  Election Campaign Finance By-laws
• EX34.7 - Establishment of a Compliance Audit Committee for the 2010 Municipal Election
  Background Information
  Establishment of a Compliance Audit Committee for the 2010 Municipal Election
• EX34.8 - Preservation Alternatives for the Former Canada Malting Complex
  Background Information
  Preservation Alternatives for the Former Canada Malting Complex
  Appendix A - Summary Table
  EX34.8a - 5 Eireann Quay – Intention to Designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act
  Background Information
  5 Eireann Quay - Intention to Designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act
  5 Eireann Quay - Staff Report
  5 Eireann Quay - Toronto and east York Community Council Letter (March 27, 2009)
  Letter from Robert Rasmussen, York Quay Neighbourhood Association
• EX34.10 - Project Authority Increase - Cumberland Entrance to Bay Station Improvements - Contract D1-5
  Background Information
  Project Authority Increase - Cumberland Entrance to Bay Station Improvements - Contract D1-5
• EX34.11 - Transit City Funding Request
  Background Information
  Transit City Funding Request
• EX34.12 - Enhancing Competitiveness and Ensuring Infrastructure in the Film and Television Cluster
  Background Information
  Enhancing Competitiveness and Ensuring Infrastructure in the Film and Television Cluster
• EX34.14 - New Affordable Housing Program Opportunities (Ward 2, 3, 4, 7, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 23, 26, 27, 28, 30, 32, 34, 37, 38, 40, 43)
  Background Information
  New Affordable Housing Program Opportunities
  New Affordable Housing Program Opportunities - Appendix 2
  New Affordable Housing Program Opportunities - Homeownership Component - Program Guidelines
  New Affordable Housing Program Opportunities - Overview of Affordable Housing Stimulus Funding
• EX34.19 - City-Strike Post-Mortem: Request Province of Ontario to Mandate Daycare and Children’s Services as an Essential Service
  Background Information
  City-Strike Post-Mortem: Request Province of Ontario to Mandate Daycare and Children's Services as an Essential Service
• EX34.20 - City-Strike Post-Mortem: Request Province of Ontario to Mandate Emergency Medical Services (EMS) as an Essential Service
  Background Information
  City-Strike Post-Mortem: Request Province of Ontario to Mandate Emergency Medical Services (EMS) as an Essential Service
• EX34.21 - City-Strike Post-Mortem: Request Province of Ontario to Mandate Garbage Collection as an Essential Service
  Background Information
  City-Strike Post Mortem: Request Province of Ontario to Mandate Garbage Collection as an Essential Service
• EX34.24 - Rebates to Citizens as a Result of the Strike by Locals 416 and 79
  Background Information
  Rebates to Citizens as a Result of the Strike by Locals 416 and 79

Public Works and Infrastructure Committee - Meeting 26 - September 14, 2009

• PW26.2 - Basement Flooding Studies Follow-up
  Background Information
  PW26.2-Basement Flooding Studies Follow-up - Staff Report
• PW26.3 - Reserved On-Street Parking Spaces for Use by Car-Share Vehicles - Pilot Program in the Downtown Area (Sustainable Transportation Initiative)
  Background Information
  PW26.3-Reserved On-Street Parking Spaces for Use by Car-Share Vehicles - Staff Report
• PW26.4 - Bicycle Safety: All Cyclists Must Wear Helmets
  Background Information
  PW26.4-Bicycle Safety - All Cyclists Must Wear Helmets - Member Motion
• PW26.5 - Bicycle Safety: Cyclist Licensing
  Background Information
  PW26.5-Bicycle Safety - Cyclist Licensing - Member Motion
• PW26.6 - Snow Clearing Operations in the Etobicoke York District
  Background Information
  PW26.6-Letter from Etobicoke York Community Council
• PW26.7 - Savings/Losses Realized as a Result of In-Sourcing Collection Services in the Former City of York
  Background Information
  PW26.7-Letter from Councillor Frances Nunziata

Planning and Growth Management Committee - Meeting 31 - September 16, 2009

• PG31.1 - Update on the Avenues and Mid-Rise Buildings Action Plan
  Background Information
  Update on the Avenues and Mid-Rise Buildings Action Plan
  Avenues and Mid-Rise Buildings Study
• PG31.3 - Request for Approval of the Scarborough-Malvern LRT Environmental Assessment Study
  Background Information
  Letter August 27, 2009 from General Secretary, TTC
  TTC Report No. 4(a) re Scarborough Malvern LRT
• PG31.4 - Transit City Light Rail Program: Sheppard East LRT Connection at Don Mills Station
  Background Information
  Letter June 5, 2009 from General Secretary, TTC
  TTC Report 2(a) Transit City Light Rail Program

Government Management Committee - Meeting 24 - September 17, 2009

• GM24.4 - 2008 Consulting Services Expenditure – City Divisions and Major Agencies, Boards and Commission
  Background Information
  2008 Consulting Services Expenditure ý City Divisions and Major Agencies, Boards and Commission
  Appendix A: 2008 Consulting Services Expenditure - Operating
  Appendix B: 2008 Consulting Services Expenditure - Capital
• GM24.19 - Local Food Procurement Policy and Implementation Plan - Update
  Background Information
  Local Food Procurement Policy and Implementation Plan - Update
• GM24.30 - Transfer of Properties to Build Toronto
  Background Information
  Report - Transfer of Properties to Build Toronto
  Appendices 1-5
• GM24.32 - Councillor Protection at City Properties
  Background Information
  Report - Councillor Protection at City Properties
  Confidential Attachment 1
  Confidential Attachment 2
• GM24.37 - Ouch Canada! ... Canadian Spelling
  Background Information
  Ouch Canada ! .... Canadian Spelling

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City of Toronto Committee/Council Decision Documents up to City Council Meetings 37, 38 & 39

Here are links to the decision documents of City Council and various Committees leading up to the City Council Meeting 37 on June 26, 2009, Meeting 39 on July 31, 2009 and Meeting 38 on August 5 - 6, 2009 .

City Council - Meeting 37 - June 26, 2009

City Council - Meeting 39 - July 31, 2009

City Council - Meeting 38 - August 5 & 6, 2009

Executive Committee Meeting 33

Standing Committee Reports

• Community Development and Recreation Committee Meeting 25
• Economic Development Committee Meeting 23
• Parks and Environment Committee Meeting 24
• Planning and Growth Management Committee Meeting 26
• Public Works and Infrastructure Committee Meeting 25

Community Council Reports

• Etobicoke York Community Council Meeting 28
• Scarborough Community Council Meeting 27

Other Committees

• Board of Health Meeting 24

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Enabling ATSC & QAM in Canada for Windows 7 RTM

Peter Near, former Microsoft MVP for Media Center, has been passionately blogging about getting OTA ATSC reception to work for Canadians in Media Center.

Throughout the Windows 7 beta, he has made blog postings, which I allude to in the blog postings 'ATSC workaround for Canadians for Windows 7/Media Center TV Pack for Vista ', 'ATSC in Canada for Windows 7 and WMC TV Pack', and 'ATSC vs Windows 7 Media Center/TV Pack for Windows Vista walkthrough'.

Peter has now posted an update to reflect the enabling of ATSC and QAM for the RTM version of Windows 7. The post appears on his blog entited 'Enabling ATSC & QAM in Canada for Windows 7 RTM' and then an associated posting 'Adding Multiple Listings to MC7'

Thanks for the informative posts, especially with the screenshots. I'm sure many will appreciate this.

City of Toronto City Council items as of August 2, 2009

Here is are City of Toronto items that are being heard by Toronto City Council at their upcoming regular meeting on August 5 and 6, 2009.

City Council Agenda - Meeting 38 (Notice of Meeting)

Committee Reports

• Executive Committee Meeting 33
• Board of Health Meeting 24
• Community Development and Recreation Committee Meeting 25
• Economic Development Committee Meeting 23
• Parks and Environment Committee Meeting 24
• Planning and Growth Management Committee Meeting 26
• Public Works and Infrastructure Committee Meeting 25

Community Council Reports

• Etobicoke York Community Council Meeting 28
• Scarborough Community Council Meeting 27

Selected Other Items

• CC38.1 - Government Management Committee Item GM24.7, headed "Approval to Initiate and Participate in Assessment Appeals"
• CC38.2 - Government Management Committee Item GM24.20, headed "North York City Centre Service Road Acquisition – 54 Horsham Avenue"
• CC38.4 - Government Management Committee Item GM24.22, headed "Real Estate Acquisitions – Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension Project (South of Steeles)"
• CC38.5 - Government Management Committee Item GM24.24, headed "Grade Separation at Agincourt GO Station - TTC Sheppard East LRT Project"
• CC38.8 - Government Management Committee Item GM24.29, headed "Terms of a New Lease – 4804-4812 Yonge Street"
• CC38.12 - Government Management Committee Item GM24.35, headed "Guild Inn Revitalization and Redevelopment: Letter of Intent with Centennial College and Next Steps Project Documentation"
• CC38.13 -Toronto and East York Community Council Item TE27.28, headed "34-38 Hazelton Avenue, Revised Alteration to a Designated Heritage Property"
• CC38.14 - Toronto and East York Community Council Item TE27.65, headed "Temporary Adjustments to Traffic/Parking Regulations for 2009 Canadian National Exhibition - City Council"
• CC38.18 - Opening of Northerly Extension of Lower Simcoe Street (Ward 20)
• CC38.20 - Metrolinx Rail-to-Rail Diamond Grade Separation Project - Formal Noise/Vibration Complaint Process and Legal Issues (Ward 11, 13, 14, 17, 18)
• MM38.2 - Bicycle Safety: All Cyclists Must Wear Helmets
• MM38.3 - Bicycle Safety: Cyclist Licensing
• MM38.4 - Request Province of Ontario to Postpone its Proposal for a Harmonized Sales Tax (HST)
• MM38.7 - Rebates to Citizens as a Result of the Strike by Locals 416 and 79
• MM38.8 - Moratorium on Accepting Applications for Variances on Third Party Signs
• MM38.9 - City-Strike Post-Mortem: Request Province of Ontario to Mandate Daycare and Children’s Services as an Essential Service
• MM38.10 - City-Strike Post-Mortem: Request Province of Ontario to Mandate Garbage Collection as an Essential Service
• MM38.11 - City-Strike Post-Mortem: Request Province of Ontario to Mandate Emergency Medical Services (EMS) as an Essential Service (Ward All)
• MM38.12 - Evaluation of Parks Cash in Lieu Policy

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City of Toronto City Council items as of July 31, 2009

Here is an City of Toronto item that are being heard by Toronto City Council at their upcoming special meeting on July 31, 2009.

City Council Agenda - Meeting 39 (Notice of Meeting)

• CC39.1 - report (July 30, 2009) from the City Manager, headed "Results of Negotiations with CUPE Local 79 and TCEU 416".
  Background Information
  Report

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