SVRA Committees
Collaborative groups within the SVRA focus on specific community initiatives, such as local events, neighbourhood safety, and environmental sustainability. These committees enable residents to actively contribute ideas, expertise, and effort to enhance the quality of life within Seaton Village. Descriptions of each of the SVRA committees are below the Updates section.
Everything we accomplish is done by volunteers, and there are always opportunities for SVRA members to help. For more information, please e-mail our committees c/o seatonvillageto@gmail.com .
Committee News
Barton Street Traffic @ January 2026
Aspirations to control the amount of traffic on Barton Street are gaining traction. The Traffic Calming Committee reports that in January, City Council approved a motion from Councillor Dianne Saxe for a traffic-counting project and a test of signal-light changes at Barton and Christie. An additional motion will be made to City Council in February.
Traffic-calming measures are intended to address the use of Barton as a throughway between Bathurst and Christie by non-Seaton Village residents. When survey data collected about a trial to make the block between Clinton and Christie one-way westbound was deemed statistically inconclusive, City Transportation Services and Councillor Dianne Saxe took a new approach to alleviating residents’ concerns about traffic volume, speed and direction on Barton Street.
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There is still time for SVRA members to get involved in the discussion before Councillor Saxe tables a second motion on traffic signals in February.
See City Initiatives for details of the January 2026 update on Barton Street traffic.
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Working Committees
Executive Committee
​The Executive Committee of the Seaton Village Residents' Association (SVRA) oversees the organization's operations, ensuring the effective implementation of its mission and goals. This committee provides leadership, manages resources, and collaborates with residents to address key issues and advocate for the community’s interests.
Election Committee
​The Election Committee is responsible for overseeing the Executive elections during the Annual General Meeting (AGM) and at special meetings in the event of a vacancy. Our primary role is to ensure that the election process is fair, transparent, and conducted in accordance with established guidelines. We facilitate the nomination process, communicate election procedures to members, and ensure that all voting is carried out smoothly and efficiently.
Events Committee
​This committee provides support and guidance for members who wish to organize an event in Seaton Village. A community event that is supported by the SVRA is the annual Pumpkin Walk in Vermont Park. The community events committee liaises with the SVRA to request assistance with finding volunteers, donating some funds for an event (if applicable), and/or help with promoting your event in the community. Anyone can participate!
Governance Committee
​The Governance Committee plays a crucial role in ensuring that the SVRA organization operates effectively and transparently by focusing on the development and refinement of bylaws, procedures and practices. We work to create governance frameworks that empower members while providing the executive with the necessary tools and guidelines to lead responsibly. Through our efforts, we strive to foster an environment of accountability, inclusivity, and collaboration within the organization.
Planning & Development Committee
​The SVRA’s Planning and Development Committee strives to preserve the community’s urban fabric and charm, while promoting smart design that contributes to our neighbourhood’s character, vitality and safety. We seek to promote the construction of affordable housing, purpose-built rental units, and housing which can accommodate residents throughout the different stages of life. We support reasonable and proportional densification which employs energy efficient technologies, includes trees and parkettes, and provides retail spaces for local businesses.
Greening Committee
​The focus of the SVRA Greening Committee is the creation and implementation of a plan to increase green spaces and reduce fossil fuel emissions in Seaton Village. This includes establishing a vision and plan for Vermont Square Park to reach its true potential as a community gathering space and a green space. ​
Safety Committee
​The Safety Committee's mandate focuses on "Feeling Safe in Our Community," intersecting with other SVRA Committees. Key areas include personal safety, visibility during nighttime and winter months, improved street and park lighting, and conducting safety audits to address community concerns.​
​ The Safety Committee also emphasizes crime reduction by supporting measures against break-ins and personal injuries, collaborating with local authorities for safety audits, and addressing issues like gang-related graffiti. The Community Police Liaison Committee (CPLC), from the Toronto Police 14 Division, addresses community safety, traffic, and youth advocacy, meets monthly from September to June with committee reps .
Traffic Calming & Parking Committee
​​The Traffic Calming Committee of the SVRA works to improve road safety and reduce traffic-related risks in the neighborhood. By advocating for measures such as speed reduction, pedestrian-friendly infrastructure, and thoughtful urban design, the committee aims to create safer streets for all residents.
As a contribution toward SVRA greening, nearby neighbours have been tending a Green Wall on the east side of the arena for some 20 years.