Ward 1

Over the past several months I have had a number of community engagements with residents, providing updates of the new fire station being located in our community. It is critical that our Ward receive sufficient first responder services. Proximity to emergency services is essential, as rapid response can make a critical difference in life‑saving situations.

I am pleased as many of those I have met, that we are receiving our fair share of services.  The new fire station outline is available below for your information.  The site which has been chosen is City owned lands adjacent to the Lakeview Golf Club.

Lakeview Golf Club celebrated its 125th anniversary five years ago and the property that is being used by the City Fire Department for this new one-bay fire station has a small building on it.  It was used as the groundskeeper’s home.  Heritage Advisory committee deemed that it was not heritage (please see HAC reports below) and therefore no capital spending was considered.

I will be having community engagement meetings in the future to continue to keep you up to date on its progress.  This first responder service has been welcomed by the majority of our community recognizing the need for the safety of our children, families and neighbours.

Background Information:

 

The Lakeview Golf Course is a heritage listed property owned and operated by the City’s Recreation department.

Key attributes contributing to the heritage designation of the Golf Course include:

• Landscape features;
• Historical importance, including the identity of the architect (Herbert Strong Design) and the heritage value associated with major tournaments held on the course;
• The contextual relationship between the golf course and the surrounding urban setting.

The greenkeeper’s house holds heritage value solely through its relationship to the golf course.  Without the golf course, the structure would not meet the designation criteria outlined in O. Reg. 9/06

The overall heritage designation applies to the entire golf course; the greenkeeper’s house is one of several contributing attributes.

HAC Approval:

In October 2024, the City presented a Heritage Impact Assessment and Study to the Heritage Advisory Committee (HAC) to assess potential impacts on the heritage golf course and evaluate the feasibility of constructing Fire Station 128 at the location of the greenkeeper’s house.  The study also provided recommended heritage impact mitigation measures.

At its meeting on November 12, 2024, HAC considered a Corporate Report dated October 11, 2024, and subsequently adopted the following recommendations.  These were approved by General Committee on November 20, 2024, and by Council on November 27, 2024:

GC 0521 2024

1. That the request to demolish the superintendent’s cottage at 1190 Dixie Road (Ward 1), as outlined in the Corporate Report dated October 11, 2024, be approved.
2. That the request to amend the heritage designation by law to exclude the area of the superintendent’s cottage at 1190 Dixie Road (Ward 1) be approved, conditional upon the severance of the property.

(HAC 0087 2024) (Ward 1)

HAC Agenda Nov 12 2024 Greenskeeper Cottage Demo

The Heritage Advisory Committee at its meeting on November 12, 2024 considered a Corporate Report dated October 11, 2024 regarding the above-noted property and the following recommendation was approved at General Committee on November 20, 2024 and adopted by Council at its meeting on November 27, 2024.

GC-0521-2024

1. That the request to demolish the superintendent’s cottage at 1190 Dixie Road (Ward 1), as outlined in the Corporate Report from the Commissioner of Community Services, dated October 11, 2024, be approved.
2. That the request to amend the heritage designation by-law to exclude the area of the superintendent’s cottage at 1190 Dixie Road (Ward 1), as per the Corporate Report from the Commissioner of Community Services, dated October 11, 2024, be approved conditionally upon the severance of the property.

A Public Notice titled “Notice of Demolition of the Superintendent’s Cottage – 1190 Dixie Road (Ward 1)”, issued under subsection 34(4.2)(a)(i) of the Ontario Heritage Act, was published on December 11, 2024.

A heritage demolition permit for the superintendent’s cottage was received on November 28, 2024.

Additional findings:

• Asset Management & Planning confirmed that no capital funds have been allocated to this site within the past 5 years, including emergency or lifecycle investments.
• Recreation staff confirmed no expenditures and noted that the golf team has not used the house in 5–6 years.
• Facilities Maintenance confirmed that $6,000 in localized repairs has been spent over the past 5 years

Please find below a project update for the wastewater construction project 18-2441 on Etobicoke Valley Dog Park.

More details are posted online at https://peelregion.ca/construction/project-18-2441.

Hydro One is scheduled to complete vegetation maintenance in the high-voltage transmission corridor that runs along Nine Creeks Trail. Please see the notice below with map for the full work area as it extends into Ward 1.

Hydro One is responsible for maintaining a safe distance between vegetation and power lines to keep the corridor safe for public use, keep the lights on, and to allow easy and safe access for our crews. This important work ensures that Hydro One can continue to provide a supply of safe and reliable electricity.

What to Expect

As part of our work, our Forestry Technicians will selectively identify for removal or trimming (if possible) trees and other vegetation that could pose a risk to the electrical system. In advance of work starting, our team will deliver notices to adjacent property owners and engage residents that have work required on their property. Access to the hydro corridor may be limited during this time to ensure the safety of our crews and the public. Signs will be posted along impacted parks and community trails and our staff will re-direct community members around the closures. This work is expected to begin the week of February 16, 2026.

Our Forestry crews will use the following methods to complete this work:

• Our crews will use hand tools, such as chainsaws and pruners, to trim and remove the necessary vegetation.
• Mechanical equipment will be used to remove incompatible vegetation, and clean-up cut and trimmed vegetation.
• Vehicles, such as bucket trucks and chippers may be on site where required.