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REPORTS OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES

AND OTHER COMMITTEES

As Considered by

The Council of the City of Toronto

on March 4, 5 and 6, 1998

SPECIAL COMMITTEE TO REVIEW THE FINAL REPORT

OF THE TORONTO TRANSITION TEAM

REPORT No. 2

1Appointments to the Toronto Arts Council

2Terms of Reference for Special Task Forces

3Other Items Considered by the Committee

City of Toronto

REPORT No. 2

OF THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE TO REVIEW THE FINAL REPORT

OF THE TORONTO TRANSITION TEAM

(from its meeting on February 13, 1998,

submitted by Councillor David Miller, Chair)

As Considered by

The Council of the City of Toronto

on March 4, 5 and 6, 1998

1

Appointments to the Toronto Arts Council

(City Council on March 4, 5 and 6, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team recommends that in addition to Councillor Gloria Lindsay Luby (Kingsway-Humber); and Councillor Mario Silva (Trinity Niagara), the following Members of Council be appointed to the Toronto Arts Council:

Councillor Joe Mihevc (York Eglinton);

Councillor Howard Moscoe (North York Spadina); and

Councillor Mike Tzekas (Scarborough Wexford).

The Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team reports, for the information of Council, having referred those issues relating to the structure of the Toronto Arts Council, outlined in the communication (February 5, 1998) from the President, Toronto Arts Council, to the Chief Administrative Officer for consideration in a future report to the Special Committee.

The Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team submits the following communication (February 5, 1998) from the President, Toronto Arts Council:

Recommendation:

It is recommended that City Council amend Section 1.5.1(a) of the Grant Agreement between the Toronto Council Advisory Corporation and the former City of Toronto to read:

"Five directors appointed by the Council and who are Members of Council."

Comments:

As requested by the City Clerk in a letter dated January 19, 1998, I am sending this report to the Special Committee regarding appointments to the Toronto Arts Council Board of Directors.

City Appointments to Toronto Arts Council Board of Directors:

City Council requested the Toronto Arts Council to consider the appointment of three additional Councillors: Joe Mihevc, Howard Moscoe and Pam McConnell.

The Toronto Arts Council Board is currently comprised of 26 members, five of whom are appointed by the City. The Grant Agreement (1.5.1) stipulates that two of the five City appointments will be members of City Council; the other three City appointments will be "citizens nominated ... by the Nominating Committee."

The Toronto Arts Council welcomes the appointment of additional City Councillors to its Board and recommends that City Council make the appropriate amendment to the Grant Agreement.

Toronto Arts Council Residency Requirements for Board Members:

The Toronto Arts Council's Board membership is defined not only in its corporate by-laws, but also in the Grant Agreement between the Toronto Cultural Advisory Corporation (TAC) and the Corporation of the City of Toronto (former City of Toronto). The Grant Agreement (1.5.2) stipulates that "members of the Board of Directors shall be residents of the City of Toronto."

City Council recently appointed two Councillors to the Toronto Arts Council's Board of Directors: Councillors Mario Silva and Gloria Lindsay Luby. The Toronto Arts Council was pleased with the appointments and infers from the appointment of Councillor Lindsay Luby a willingness on City Council's part to extend the interpretation of geographical references in the Grant Agreement to the "City of Toronto" to mean the new amalgamated Toronto. The Toronto Arts Council welcomes this interpretation. In order to make the transition to the new Toronto, The Toronto Arts Council will interpret all references to the "City of Toronto" in the Grant Agreement as referring to the current City of Toronto. We are working towards broadening representation on our Board and Committees beyond the geographical limits of the former City of Toronto.

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The Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team, reports for the information of Council, also having had before it a communication (undated) from Mr. Silvio Sauro, Chairman, Etobicoke Municipal Arts Commission, registering concern respecting the communication dated February 5, 1998, from the Toronto Arts Council; advising that he and other organizations such as his were expecting that, in accordance with the Toronto Transition Team Report, there would be a new Toronto Arts Council albeit based on the existing one; that it does not seem that the Toronto Arts Council should amend itself to achieve this goal but rather it should be done by an arms length group representing the entire city; and requesting the Special Committee to defer any action respecting the composition of the Toronto Arts Council until such time as the Commissioner of Community and Neighbourhood Services submits her report in regard thereto.

The following persons appeared before the Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team in connection with the foregoing matter:

- Ms. Anne Bermonte, Associate Director, Toronto Arts Council; and

- Mr. Peter Jacobsen, Member of Board of Directors, Toronto Arts Council.

2

Terms of Reference for Special Task Forces

(City Council on March 4, 5 and 6, 1998, amended this Clause by adding thereto the following:

"It is further recommended that:

(1) the report dated February 25, 1998, from Councillor Olivia Chow, Children's Advocate, embodying the Terms of Reference for the Children's Action Committee, be adopted; and the membership of the Children's Action Committee be reaffirmed, subject to adding representation from the Healthy City Office to the Children's Action Committee, so that the membership of the Children's Action Committee shall be as follows:

Members of Council:

Olivia Chow;

Pam McConnell;

Bruce Sinclair;

Joan King;

Brad Duguid;

Sandra Bussin;

Chris Korwin-Kuczynski;

Irene Jones;

John Filion;

John Adams;

Maria Augimeri;

Ila Bossons;

Bas Balkissoon;

Sherene Shaw;

Bill Saundercook; and

Robert Davis;

Community Representatives:

Caroline Di Giovanni;

Martha Friendly - University of Toronto Child Care Resource and Research Unit;

Fiona Nelson;

Peter Clutterbuck - Community Social Planning Council of Toronto;

Cheryl MacDonald - Toronto Coalition for Better Child Care;

Spyros Volonakis - Child Care Advisory Committee;

Angela Ottolino - Toronto Association of Family Resource Programmes;

Colin Hughes/Jane Mercer - Campaign 2000;

Anna Vicente - Family Service Association of Toronto;

Catherine Moraes - Toronto Community Partners in Child Nutrition;

Annie Kidder - People for Education;

Judi Codd/Shelley Laskin - Toronto District School Board;

Christine Nunziata - Toronto Catholic School Board;

Cynthia Brown - The United Way of Greater Toronto;

Rod MacRae - Toronto Food Policy Council;

David Rew - Boys and Girls Club of Greater Toronto;

Jacqueline Latter - Ontario Education Alliance; and

Ms. Fran Perkins, Healthy City Office;

Staff Support:

Dr. Jack Lee - Public Health;

Gary Stoner - Parks and Recreation;

Ken Setterington - Libraries;

Nancy Matthews - Social Development and Management Services; and

Marna Ramsden - Children's Services;

(2) the following citizens be appointed to the Environmental Task Force:

- Dr. Rosalie Bertel, President, International Institute of Public Health;

- Dr. David Bell, York University, former Dean, Faculty of Environmental Studies and Director, York Centre for Sustainable Technology Development;

- Ms. Lois Corbett, Toronto Environmental Alliance, and President, Atmospheric Fund;

- Dr. Wayne Roberts, Author and Co-Chair, Coalition for a Green Recovery;

- Mr. Fraser Wilson, Businessman;

- Mr. Brian Denny, P. Eng., Toronto and Region Conservation Authority; and

- Ms. Suzanne Barrett, Waterfront Regeneration Trust;

(3) Ms. Ann Layton, Vice-President, Public Affairs and Communications, CP Hotels, be appointed to the Environmental Task Force as Special Advisor; and

(4) the Environmental Task Force be authorized to appoint additional members as it deems appropriate.")

The Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team recommends the adoption of the report (February 11, 1998) from the Chief Administrative Officer, subject to:

(1) amending Recommendation No. (2) by adding thereto the following words "for a further report to the Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team", so that such recommendation shall now read as follows:

"(2) the budget request of $65,000.00 for the Environmental Task Force be referred to the Commissioners of Urban Planning and Development Services, and Works and Emergency Services, for a further report to the Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team"; and

(2) deleting all references to the word "strategic" from the draft Terms of Reference for the World City Committee.

The Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team reports, for the information of Council, having:

(1) requested the Chief Administrative Officer, and Councillor Olivia Chow, Council's Children's Advocate, and any other relevant staff to submit a joint report to Council for its meeting scheduled to be held on March 4, 1998, respecting the Terms of Reference for the Children's Action Committee;

(2) requested the Chief Administrative Officer, with respect to the World City Committee, to submit a report to the Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team, on all of the agreements that were in existence with respect to the previous Area Municipalities;

(3) requested the Chief Administrative Officer to submit a report to the Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team, on a travel policy within the Terms of Reference and the budget for the World City Committee;

(4) requested the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to submit a report to the Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team, on a budget process for task forces in general; and

(5) directed that a staff member of the Healthy City Office be added to the staff support to the Children's Action Committee.

The Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team submits the following report (February 11, 1998) from the Chief Administrative Officer:

Purpose:

This report describes the progress towards the development of Terms of Reference by the Task Forces and Special Committees that were established by Council at its meeting on January 2, 6, 8 and 9, 1998. The report recommends approval of the Terms of Reference for the Environmental Task Force and the World City Committee.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

The Chair of the Environmental Task Force has indicated that the Task Force's costs will, for the most part, be accommodated from within the Departments supporting the Task Force. In addition, the Chair has requested funding of $65,000.00.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1) the Terms of Reference for the Environmental Task Force, outlined in the communication from Councillor Jack Layton dated February 6, 1998, be adopted;

(2) the budget request of $65,000.00 for the Environmental Task Force be referred to the Commissioners of Urban Planning and Development Services and Works and Emergency Services;

(3) the Draft Terms of Reference for the World City Committee be approved in principle and forwarded to the World City Committee;

(4) the Chairs of the following Task Forces and Committee be requested to submit their Terms of Reference, in the format requested in the memorandum from the Chair of the Special Committee dated January 29, 1998, for review and endorsement by the Special Committee:

(a) Task Force to Review Smaller Agencies, Boards and Commissions;

(b) Access and Equity Action plan, Race Relations, Disability and Human Rights, and Ethno-Canadian Issues Task Force;

(c) Task Force to develop a Strategy for Issues of Concern to the Elderly;

(d) Homeless Strategy Task Force;

(e) Children's Action Committee; and

(f) Task Force on Community Safety;

(5) the Chief Administrative Officer be requested to submit a report to the Special Committee on a process to be followed by Council for the establishment of Task Forces in the future; and

(6) the appropriate officials be authorized to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

Council Reference/Background/History:

On January 2, 6, 8 and 9, 1998, City Council adopted Report No. 1 of the Striking Committee as amended. In adopting the report, Council established the following Task Forces and Committees:

(a) Task Force to Review Smaller Agencies, Boards and Commissions;

(b) Access and Equity Action plan, Race Relations, Disability and Human Rights, and Ethno-Canadian Issues Task Force;

(c) Environmental Task Force;

(d) Task Force to develop a Strategy for Issues of Concern to the Elderly;

(e) Homeless Strategy Task Force;

(f) Children's Action Committee;

(g) Task Force on Community Safety; and

(h) World City Committee.

Council requested the Chairs of these Task Forces and Committees to report on their Terms of Reference, including the proposed composition, through the Special Committee. On January 29, 1998, the Chair of the Special Committee wrote to the Chairs of the Task Forces and Committees to suggest that the February 13, 1998, meeting of the Special Committee would be an appropriate time to consider the proposed Terms of reference. This would enable the Terms of Reference to proceed to the March 4, 1998, Council meeting for approval.

The Chair of the Special Committee requested that the Terms of Reference be prepared according to the following common template:

(1) name of Task Force (or Special Committee);

(2) duration (Task Forces are intended to be of limited duration. The terms of Reference should indicate the timing of a final report to Council.);

(3) mandate;

(4) membership (Indicate the number of members and stakeholder groups to be represented in the membership);

(5) chairperson;

(6) staffing and Resources;

(7) membership Selection; and

(8) Task Force Process and workplan.

Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:

The Task Forces and Committees are at different stages in the preparation of their Terms of Reference.

The Access and Equity Action Plan, Race Relations, Disability and Human Rights, and Ethno-Canadian Issues Task Force is in the process of consulting with stakeholders. Meetings with stakeholders are scheduled for February 17 and 19, 1998, following which the Terms of Reference will be finalized and submitted to the Special Committee.

The Chair of the Environmental Task Force has submitted Terms of Reference to the Special Committee. It is recommended that these Terms of Reference be adopted. In addition, the Chair of the Environmental Task Force has requested an allocation of $65,000.00 for work that the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives is expected to undertake and for specialized research assignments and public forums. As a general principle, it is appropriate that funding for Task Force activities be made available within the budgets of Departments that are providing the staff resources to the Task Force. Therefore, it is recommended that the budget request of $65,000.00 for the Environmental Task Force be referred to the Commissioners of Urban Planning and Development Services and Works and Emergency Services.

Staff have prepared Draft Terms of Reference for the World City Committee. As this Committee has not yet met to elect its Chair, the Terms of Reference have been submitted directly to the Special Committee. It is recommended that the Draft Terms of Reference for the World City Committee be approved in principle and forwarded to the World City Committee

Terms of Reference for the remaining Task Forces and Committee are in preparation. It is understood that Terms of Reference for the Task Force to Review Smaller Agencies, Boards and Commissions, the Homeless Strategy Task Force and the Task Force on Community Safety are close to completion. It is recommended that the Chairs of the following Task Forces and Committee be requested to submit their Terms of Reference, in the format requested in the memorandum from the Chair of the Special Committee dated January 29, 1998, for review and endorsement by the Special Committee:

(a) Task Force to Review Smaller Agencies, Boards and Commissions;

(b) Access and Equity Action plan, Race Relations, Disability and Human Rights, and Ethno-Canadian Issues Task Force;

(c) Task Force to develop a Strategy for Issues of Concern to the Elderly;

(d) Homeless Strategy Task Force;

(e) Children's Action Committee; and

(f) Task Force on Community Safety.

In the course of monitoring the progress made by the Task Forces and Committees in preparing their Terms of Reference, staff have identified a number of issues. These issues include uncertainty about mandates, lack of clarity regarding resourcing and the absence of an orderly sequence in the establishment of the Task Forces and Committees.

Uncertain Mandates:

The Task Forces and Committees were established on the basis of the recommendations of the Striking Committee. The Striking Committee report included no description of the mandates other than what was discernable from the names of the Task Forces and Committees. The Transition Team's Final Report included recommendations for the establishment of Task Forces but its discussion appeared to confuse the roles of Task Forces and program advisory committees. The Transition Team's discussion of Task Forces was in a section of the Report that dealt with citizen involvement in government but failed to provide criteria to guide the composition of Task Forces. Finally, the Toronto Transition Team Report failed to clarify the expected relationship between the Task Forces that it proposed be established and the numerous program and issue-specific committees and Task Forces that already exist.

Consequently a number of the new Task Forces are experiencing some difficulty defining their mandates clearly. For example, Council established the Homeless Strategy Task Force at the same time that the Golden Task Force was created and prior to any review of the continuing role of existing advisory committees on homelessness and housing issues.

Similarly, The Community Safety Task Force was set up prior to any rationalization of the various community safety-related committees that existed in the seven former municipalities.

Council appointed a Children's Advocate and established the Children's Action Committee as recommended in the Transition Team Report but did not take action on youth as recommended in the same report. This has created uncertainty as to whether Council intends the mandate of the Children's Advocate and her Action Committee to encompass youth issues, too.

Unclear Resourcing:

In establishing the Task Forces and Committees, there was a lack of due consideration of the impact of their activities on budgets, staffing and other resources. Responsibility for resourcing the Task Forces and Committees was not clearly established at the outset. In addition, no attention was paid to the relationship between these bodies and Council's Standing Committees. The Toronto Transition Team Report proposed that the Task Forces report to the Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee but did not explain the rationale for this reporting relationship. It is questionable whether it is appropriate in all instances given the policy responsibility of functional Standing Committees for the programs and issues of interest to the Task Forces.

Lack of an Orderly Process:

The issues noted above are symptomatic of the overall lack of a rational sequence in the process of establishing the Task Forces and Committees. They were set up prior to Council having any guidelines regarding the establishment of Task Forces versus advisory committees, for example. They were also established without any input or advice from the Standing Committees or staff.

Conclusions:

All of the issues discussed in this report hinder the orderly development of workplans, the effective and efficient allocation of resources, and the rational division of responsibilities between staff, Standing Committees and special committees such as Task Forces. Task Forces and Special Committees can be a useful research and policy tool for Council if care is taken in defining their role and if a rational approach is taken to their resource requirements. It is recommended that the Chief Administrative Officer report to the Special Committee on a process to be followed by Council for the establishment of Task Forces in the future.

The Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team also submits the following communication (February 6, 1998) from Councillor Jack Layton, Don River:

Recommendation:

It is recommended that the proposed Terms of Reference for the Environmental Task Force be adopted and that the budget request of ($65,000.00) be endorsed and referred to the Budget Review Committee and that the Chief Administrative Officer review and report to Council on the staff support team to work with the Task Force.

Background:

In the Toronto Transition Team Report, "New City, New Opportunities," Recommendation No. 36 called for the establishment of an Environmental Task Force. At its first meeting City Council appointed me as the Chair of this body. In accordance with the request of your committee, I present the Terms of Reference for your consideration.

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Environmental Task Force

Terms of Reference

Introduction

Environmental issues are important to people who live and work in Toronto. They are concerned about the health effects of the chemical contamination of their air, water, soil, and food. They want to maintain and enhance the system of natural species along the waterfront, creeks and river valleys. They are concerned about management of solid waste and about global issues such as ozone depletion and climate change. The citizens of Toronto want to do something about environmental problems and they want their government to respond and show leadership. Toronto is also fortunate to have an active and committed environmental community that has been instrumental in bringing attention and getting action on a wide range of environmental issues.

The Toronto Transition Team's report, "New City, New Opportunities", comments in the section "Action on the Environment", that;

"Toronto has received growing international recognition for its efforts in creating a sustainable urban environment. A recent United Nations survey showed Toronto leading cities around the world in combatting global warming at the local level. Toronto has long been hailed as a liveable city, famous for the continent's best transit system and a growing system of greenspaces along the waterfront and the river valleys."

We have much to be proud of. We have as a community responded to the challenges we face. However, the task is far from complete. Toronto's environment is under stress. Air quality is deteriorating and is having a measurable impact on public health, particularly upon children and the elderly. Water quality along the waterfront, in our rivers and creeks is impaired by periodic discharges of untreated sewage, as well as by toxic chemicals from industries and surface run off. Consumption restrictions have been placed on 9 out of 13 fish species caught on Toronto's waterfront because of levels of PCBs, mirex and mercury detected in them. Clean-up of contaminated soils is necessary to allow revitalisation of degraded lands within our urban boundaries and to reduce development pressures on greenfields. Per capita waste generation is increasing and the number of cars is growing at a faster rate than the local population.

There are examples of good practices, responses and leadership of environmental issues by all the seven municipalities which make up the new Toronto. Internationally, Toronto is seen as a leader among local governments and we have won several international awards in this regard. Yet because there is no strong community and corporate vision about the environment we have not been able to fully optimise our efforts and harness the full potential of our actions. What is good for Toronto's environment is good for the health of its citizens and makes Toronto a sound place to do business. Our environmental successes and the related health and quality of life benefits help attract investment and an educated work force to the city.

The "New City, New Opportunities" report emphasised the importance of environmental issues, the need for strategic environmental planning and management and corporate environmental expertise, as well as the value of citizen involvement. The formation of the Environmental Task Force presents a unique opportunity to develop a shared vision of environmental leadership and put into place environmental policies, structures, and processes to address and anticipate environmental problems and enhance environmental performance.

(1) Duration:

The Task Force is intended to be in effect for eighteen months. It will be issuing reports to Toronto City Council on an ongoing basis throughout its term. A final report will include any recommendations for continuation of the Task Force or its successor.

(2) Composition:

The Task Force will be composed of these eight City Councillors who have already indicated their willingness to join the task force, any other Councillors who are interested, and eight citizens with broad experience, expertise and interest in environmental issues.

A supplementary report will provide details of the Citizen appointments prior to City Council's meeting of March 4, 1998.

The proposed Councillors are:

Mike Tzekas, Urban Environment and Development Committee, GTSB, Scarborough Community Council;

David Shiner, Works and Utilities Committee, Budget Committee, North York Community Council;

Joan King, Board of Health, Community and Neighbourhood Services Committee, International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives, North York Community Council;

Bill Saundercook, Works and Utilities Committee, Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee, York Community Council;

Irene Jones, Urban Environment and Development Committee, Etobicoke Community Council;

Mike Prue, Community and Neighbourhood Services Committee, Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee, East York Community Council; and

Elizabeth Brown, Community and Neighbourhood Services Committee, Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee, Etobicoke Community Council;

Jack Layton, Works and Utilities Committee, Toronto Community Council.

(3) Chairperson:

The Task Force will be chaired by Councillor Jack Layton as appointed by Council. The Chair may designate Co-Chairs.

(4) Mandate:

The fundamental objective of the Environmental Task Force is to create a comprehensive Environmental Plan for the new City. The plan will provide general policy directions and specific strategies to make Toronto a leader in environmental action and include measurable targets for environmental quality and performance. In developing the Plan, the Task Force must recognize the diversity of environmental interests and develop strategies that address a broad range of environmental issues and conditions. The Task Force will identify short term actions and initiatives that will improve the environment while also achieving savings for the municipality and creating local employment. At the same time, the Task Force will develop a Plan that reflects best practices as well as internationally recognized standards which can be put into place for the new City. It is intended that the Environmental plan recommended by the Task Force will enable the new City to maintain and enhance the quality of Toronto's environment while working towards the goal of making Toronto a sustainable community. The Plan will provide the guidance for policy and programme formulation throughout the corporation and will serve as the basis for the environmental elements of the City's Official Plan and Strategic Plan. The Task Force will make use of precedents in Canada and internationally for developing its plan.

The Task Force, very early in its mandate will make recommendations on legislative, managerial and political structures that will be put in place to ensure that environmental considerations are part of the very fabric of the corporation and the community. In addition the Task Force will recommend action to preserve the momentum of environmental initiatives taken in the old City of Toronto.

The Task Force will need to review existing information on environmental and related health conditions, as well as relevant reports, policies, programmes, practices and by-laws from the former seven cities of Toronto. Where information gaps are identified, it may be necessary to conduct research to fill important gaps. The Task Force will also examine the roles of stakeholders in the broader community to determine how each can contribute to the improvement of the environment.

The Task Force will involve citizens and stakeholders in the development of the Plan. The Plan will identify how best to co-ordinate community-based environmental initiatives being undertaken across the City. The Task Force will build on work that has already been done by the former cities and the knowledge and experience of the community-based sector.

While the main focus of the Task Force will be on developing an environmental plan for the new City, it may also make recommendations to Council on matters relating to environmental issues until a final structure is adopted for consideration of environmental issues.

Within this mandate the Task Force will have the following goals:

(i) To create a comprehensive environmental plan for the new City, both as a corporation and as a community that will maintain and enhance the quality of Toronto's environment, and make Toronto an internationally recognized environmental leader. The plan will:

(a) establish guiding principles, objectives, targets and recommendations for environmental improvement;

(b) identify policies and strategies that will prevent environmental problems from occurring as well as improve the quality of the environment;

(c) identify environmental principles to guide the development of other corporate and municipal plans such as the new official plan for the City: and

(d) identify appropriate indicators of environmental performance that can be incorporated into State of the Environment reporting and other planning and evaluation efforts.

(ii) To recommend a structure that will incorporate advanced environmental decision-making and monitoring into the political and managerial structure of the City.

(iii) To take advantage of the reorganization process to incorporate environmental best practices into the by-laws and programme operations of the new city.

(iv) To institute the most effective vehicles for ongoing public involvement in shaping the city's environmental policies, building upon the processes of community participation established by the former municipalities.

(v) To identify and launch a series of urgent environmental initiatives to address pressing concerns such as smog, energy and water conservation, waste reduction as well as others.

(vi) To develop a broad based consensus of public and political support for these environmental initiatives.

(vii) To identify potential joint projects with other municipal governments and other levels of government.

(viii) To establish an environmental information resource that will ensure easy public access to local environmental data.

(5) Staffing and Resources:

Administrative and professional staff will staff the Task Force. Staff will be selected in consultation between the Chair and the Chief Administrative Officer and his designates. It is projected that one staff person will have to be assigned on a full-time basis as a team leader. In addition staff will need to be assigned on a half time basis from the following areas:

(a) Environmental Protection Office;

(b) Healthy City Office;

(c) Works Operations (Water and Sewer, Waste Management);

(d) Planning and Development;

(e) Transportation;

(f) Toronto Hydro; and

(g) Information Technology.

The Task Force will require resources sufficient to cover:

(i) meeting costs (mailing etc.);

(ii) community consultation and other communication costs; and

(iii) preparation of public documents, including the final report.

These requirements should, for the most part, be accommodated from within the budgets of the departments supporting the Task Force.

In addition, the Task Force will require the allocation of $65,000.00 targeted as follows, $30,000.00 to the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives to assist in completing the work initiated by the Toronto Transition Team, and $35,000.00 to cover specialized research assignments, public forums - including the two day facilitated conference outlined in the work plan, and addressing any barriers to access such as childcare.

(6) Membership Selection:

The Chair, in consultation with staff and community members, will select members and submit the proposed names to Council for approval.

Barriers to access by potential Task Force members must be addressed, such as:

(i) childcare costs for single parents; and

(ii) accessibility of the meeting space to people of all abilities.

(7) First Meeting:

At its first meeting the Task Force should:

(i) review the Terms of Reference and the Mandate;

(ii) set a schedule of meeting dates, including location;

(iii) orient members as to role of the Task Force, City structure, Human Rights issues, etc.;

(iv) receive an overview of some of the best environmental policies and practices of the former municipalities; and

(vi) receive first presentations on the overall environmental context within which the Task Force will be making recommendations.

(8) Task Force Process:

The process set out here deals for the most part with development of the Environmental Master Plan. However, it should be noted that throughout the life of this Task Force it will be addressing and reporting on immediate environmental priorities for the corporation.

(a) Initial Context Review and Action on High Priority Items (two months):

(1) review the environmental context within which the new City finds itself;

(2) review the scope of environmental initiatives within the new corporation and community that are responding to that context;

(3) specify the priorities of the Task Force;

(4) identify the immediate recommendations that Council must adopt to establish an environmental planning and management system for the corporation;

(5) define a process for developing the first Environmental master plan for the City of Toronto;

(6) review documents from the Toronto Transition Team and NEWCity Environmental Resource Panel and recommend immediate follow-up items from those two reports; and

(7) seek input from existing committees working on environmental issues on their environmental priorities and concerns.

(b) Information Gathering (five months):

(1) literature review;

(2) hearings and charettes on the best approaches to developing an environmental response framework for the new city;

(3) research on most advanced environmental practices in cities around the world; and

(4) release Interim Report on immediate initiatives and policies.

(c) Vision (three months):

(1) develop a draft framework for responding to environmental issues;

(2) identify a system for monitoring the implementation and productivity of the approach that is determined; and

(3) convene a two day conference of politicians, staff, stakeholders and citizens to assist in developing the vision.

(d) Analysis (four months):

(1) determine the policies and practices that are needed to give effect to the framework under discussion; and

(2) start the process of drafting the detailed recommendations that include resource implications, measurement methods and opportunities for partnerships.

(e) Draft Report (four months):

(1) assign recommendations to the relevant bodies within and outside the City;

(2) review the draft with the community;

(3) modify the report in light of the community comments;

(f) present Final Report to Council; and

(9) community consultation:

Meetings will be open to the public at all points. Deputations will be invited for discussions of environmental context and consideration of any documents that will consider recommendations for consideration of Council. Conferences, public hearings, joint committees of staff and citizens on specific issues and workshops will be integrated into the workplan of the Task Force. The Task Force will also consult with the existing advisory committees. This will allow the Task Force to make best use of the expertise in the community and develop potential partnerships with stakeholders.

(10) Staff Consultation:

Since the work of the Task Force will have implications for almost every major area of the City's operations, the Task Force will consult broadly with senior staff in the development of recommendations. The Chair will consult with the Chief Administrative Officer on the formation of an inter-departmental reference group of staff that will assist in commenting on the recommendations.

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Draft

Terms of Reference for the World City Committee

1.0 World City Committee

The World City Committee was established by Council adopting Report No. 1 of the Striking Committee at the Council meeting held January 2, 6, 8 and 9, 1998.

2.0 Duration

The World City Committee will be in operation for a period of eight months from March to October 1998. It is anticipated that the World City Committee will report back to Council in May, 1998, with an interim international strategy for 1998, and in October, 1998, with a policy framework for international activities.

3.0 Mandate

The World City Committee will be responsible for developing a policy framework for the international activities of the City of Toronto. This policy framework will identify strategic directions and priorities for the City's involvement in the international community of world cities.

International activities at the municipal level can include a broad spectrum of activities such as twinning, friendship and sister city relationships, membership in major international municipal organizations, participation in international research teams focusing on urban governance and service delivery issues, humanitarian assistance to other cities, economic development projects, tourism promotion and/or hosting international conferences.

In preparing this policy framework, the World City Committee will focus on the following questions:

(a) what role does the City of Toronto intend to play in the international community of world cities? and, what degree of international involvement does the City of Toronto want to pursue?

(b) what are the main goals and objectives to be achieved through involvement with the international community of world cities? and, what are the strategic policy goals and objectives in the international area for this term of Council?

(c) what specific international activities will the City of Toronto engage in to meet these objectives?

(d) what are the indicators of success for involvement in international activities?

(e) what mechanisms are required for achieving coordination of international activities?

(f) what mechanisms are necessary for keeping Members of Council, staff and the community informed about international activities?

(g) how can the City of Toronto benefit from and/or build upon the international involvement of other community members such as the private sector, community non-profit groups, educational institutions and other levels of government?

In addressing these questions, the World City Committee will be expected to meet the following objectives:

(1) to develop a mission statement guiding the international activities of the City of Toronto;

(2) to propose an international strategy for the City of Toronto highlighting main goals, objectives, programs and indicators of success for international involvement;

(3) to identify and recommend preferred international partnerships and linkages between the City of Toronto and other world cities;

(4) to make recommendations on the City of Toronto's participation in different international municipal organizations as well as the level of involvement in these organizations;

(5) to identify potential international conferences to be organized and/or hosted by the City of Toronto in the next three-year term of Council;

(6) to identify and recommend mechanisms for coordinating international activities across different service clusters, program areas and geographical locations in the City of Toronto;

(7) to identify and recommend suitable mechanisms for sharing information about international activities among Members of Council, staff and the community; and

(8) to identify areas of cooperation in international activities between the City of Toronto and other community members (e.g., different levels of government, private sector, education sector, voluntary sector, etc.)

4.0 Membership

The Committee is composed of 19 Members of Council:

Adams, J. Mahood, D.

Ashton, B. Mammoliti, G.

Balkissoon, B. Pantalone, J.

Cho, R. Shaw, S.

Chong, G. Sgro, J.

Feldman, M. Shiner, D.

Filion, J. Silva, M.

Giansante, M. Sinclair, B.

Korwin-Kuczynski, C. Tzekas, M.

Li Preti, P.

The World City Committee will greatly benefit from the input and expertise of community members who have been actively involved in international activities in the economic, educational, political and social spheres of community life.

The World City Committee may thus seek feedback on its proposed policy framework for international activities from key community stakeholders including representatives from the private sector, educational institutions, international non-profit organizations as well as relevant provincial and federal government ministries such as Economic Development, Trade and Tourism, Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Citizenship and Immigration Canada, CIDA, FCM International, etc. Input from these various key stakeholders will be sought as required by the Committee's workplan.

5.0 Chairperson:

The World City Committee will select a chairperson from its membership at its first meeting. Prior to the selection of an official Chair, Councillor Brian Ashton will take the lead on an interim basis.

6.0 Staffing and Resources:

Staff from the Corporate Policy and Planning Division will support and coordinate the work of the World City Committee. Staff from other program areas (such as Economic Development, Arts and Culture, Protocol, Translation, etc.) will assist the Committee with specific parts of the workplan, as required.

7.0 Membership Selection:

The World City Committee is composed of 19 Members of Council. Community members will be invited to participate in the work of this Committee based upon their expertise and time availability. Community members will be called upon to provide input into the Committee's workplan as required.

8.0 Task Force Process and Workplan:

The World City Committee will convene at least once a month to work towards the accomplishment of its tasks.

The workplan of the World City Committee will be organized as follows:

March 1998:

Briefing:

(a) to brief the Committee on international activities undertaken by the previous seven governments.

Mission Statement for International Activities:

(a) to develop a vision of the ideal world city interconnected with other cities worldwide; and

(b) to prepare a mission statement for the City of Toronto's international involvement.

Policy Goals and Objectives:

(a) to explore and recommend key policy goals, objectives and programs for the City of Toronto's involvement in international activities.

International Partnerships:

(a) to establish guiding principles and selection criteria for international partnership;

(b) to review currently existing international partnerships including twinning, friendship, sister city, economic development and technical exchange partnerships;

(c) to identify new international partnerships of potential benefit to the City of Toronto; and

(d) to apply the selection criteria to these international partnerships with the goal of setting strategic priorities for international linkages.

April 1998:

Participation in International Municipal Organizations:

(a) to examine the benefits of participating in major international municipal organizations; and

(b) to select a set of international municipal organizations to join and/or to support.

Interim 1998 Strategy for International Activities:

(a) to submit a report to Council recommending 1998 membership payments to international municipal organizations and recommending interim 1998 management procedures for currently existing international partnerships.

May 1998:

International Conferences:

(a) to identify international conferences/events to be organized and/or hosted by the City of Toronto in this term of Council;

Cooperation with the Community:

(b) to explore, identify and recommend mechanisms for cooperation in international activities between the City of Toronto and other community groups (e.g., Canadian Urban Institute, International Council of Local Environmental Initiatives, educational institutions, private sector companies, different levels of government, etc.)

June 1998:

Coordination and Information Sharing Mechanism:

(a) to identify and recommend suitable mechanisms for coordinating international activities across the City of Toronto; and

(b) to examine and recommend suitable information sharing mechanisms designed to keep councillors, staff and the community informed about the City of Toronto's international activities.

July 1998:

Report Preparation and Feedback Phase:

(a) to review first draft report outlining policy framework for the City of Toronto's international activities; and

(b) to circulate draft report for feedback among relevant stakeholders.

August 1998:

Report in circulation.

September 1998:

Report Finalization:

(a) to finalize the report outlining policy framework for the City of Toronto's international activities.

October 1998:

Submission of the report to Council.

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The Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team also submits the following communication (February 12, 1998) from the City Clerk:

Recommendation:

The Community and Neighbourhood Services Committee on February 12, 1998, recommended to the Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team the adoption of the attached report (January 28, 1998) and communication (February 12, 1998) from the Children's Advocate respecting the proposed composition and mandate of the Children's Action Committee.

(Report dated January 28, 1998, addressed to the

Community and Neighbourhood Services Committee

from the Children's Advocate.)

Purpose:

As directed by Toronto Council at its meeting on January 8, 1998, this report outlines the proposed composition and mandate of the Children's Action Committee, a sub-committee of the Community and Neighbourhood Services Committee.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

Support for this sub-committee will be provided by a staff team assembled from the various program areas providing services to children within the City. The staff team includes representatives from the Children's Services Division, the Social Development and Management Services Division, Public Health, Parks and Recreation and the Libraries. Other resources necessary to support work identified on the children's agenda will be negotiated as part of the budget review process.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1) the proposed composition and mandate of the Children's Action Committee be approved as outlined in this report and Appendix A;

(2) the Children's Action Committee develop and submit a detailed workplan, schedule and outline of its resource needs to the March meeting of the Community and Neighbourhood Services Committee;

(3) a copy of this report be submitted to the Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team; and

(4) the appropriate City officials be authorized to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

Council Reference/Background/History:

The report of the Metro Task Force on Services to Young Children and Families, "The First Duty," recommended the creation of a Children's Advocate and Children's Action Committee to develop and implement a Children's Strategy within the new City of Toronto. The Transition Team concurred with these recommendations and reiterated them in its report "New City, New Opportunities." Toronto City Council at its meeting on January 8, 1998, approved the Striking Committee's recommendations and appointed Councillor Olivia Chow as Children's Advocate and directed her to report to Council on the proposed composition and mandate for the Children's Action Committee established to assist her. This report provides these terms of reference.

Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:

It is proposed that the Children's Action Committee have up to eight City Councillors who have indicated their interest in children's issues and who are able to represent the geographic breadth of the new City. The Committee will be chaired by the Children's Advocate, Councillor Olivia Chow. To assist them in their deliberations and to provide expert advice, the Children's Action Committee will also include a community reference group which will work with the main committee or on specific working groups, which will be established. A staff team has been identified to support the work of the Children's Advocate and the Children's Action Committee. A list of the confirmed Children's Action Committee members is provided as an appendix to this report.

The work of the Children's Advocate and the Children's Action Committee will be based on the principles contained in "The First Duty" report and the report "Child Poverty - A Public Health Perspective". These reports pointed out that an increasing number of Toronto children are suffering the adverse effects of poverty. In order to ensure the future economic and social health of this community, they recommended that investment in young children should be a top civic priority. The reports also identified the need to increase co-operation and co-ordination between the various sectors providing services to children and families.

The mandate of the Children's Action Committee, working under the leadership of the Children's Advocate, is to demonstrably improve the well-being of children in the City of Toronto. This will be accomplished by developing a civic Strategy for Children, which will include:

(a) promoting investment in children as a strategic priority within the City;

(b) evaluating the impact on children of the City's policy and budget decisions;

(c) ensuring that the City's range of services for children is accessible, adequately funded and effective;

(d) promoting inter-sectoral coordination and integration of service planning and delivery;

(e) seeking resources from other funding sources to match or supplement the City's financial commitment to children;

(f) undertaking research to assess and improve outcomes for children;

(g) promoting public understanding and support for a children's agenda;

(h) involving children in the development of a more child-friendly city; and

(i) establishing a Civic Commission on Children and Youth.

The Children's Action Committee is developing an action plan outlining how it will organize and schedule its work during 1998 and throughout this term of Council. In addition to the Annual Report Card on Children's Wellbeing, which it hopes to release in the fall of 1998, the Children's Action Committee will report at least semi-annually to the Community and Neighbourhood Services Committee on its activities and accomplishments.

Conclusions:

This report outlines the proposed composition and mandate of the Children's Action Committee and suggests a semi-annual reporting of progress to the Community and Neighbourhood Services Committee. A further report providing more detailed information about the committee's workplan, schedule and resource needs will be provided. Support for the proposed composition and mandate of the Children's Action Committee is requested. With the concurrence of the Standing Committee, this report will also be submitted to the Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team for information.

Contact Name:

Marna Ramsden

General Manager of Children's Services:

Tel: 392-8128/Fax: 392-4576

E-mail: ramsden@csis.csis.csd.metrotor.on.ca

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Appendix A

Proposed Composition of the Children's Action Committee

Members of Council:

Councillor Pam McConnell - Don River Ward

Councillor Sandra Bussin - East Toronto Ward

Councillor Bruce Sinclair - Rexdale Thistletown Ward

Councillor Irene Jones - Lakeshore Queensway Ward

Councillor Joan King - Seneca Heights Ward

Councillor John Filion - North York Centre Ward

Councillor Olivia Chow - Downtown Ward

Councillor Brad Duguid - Scarborough City Centre Ward

Community Representatives:

Caroline Di Giovanni - Private Citizen

Fiona Nelson - Private Citizen

Martha Friendly - University of Toronto Child Care Resource and Research

Cheryl MacDonald - Coalition for Better Child Care

Spyros Volonakis - Child Care Advisory Committee

Peter Clutterbuck - Community Social Planning Council

Metro Toronto Community Partners for Child Nutrition

Metro Association of Family Resource Centres

Campaign 2000

Toronto Healthy Babies, Healthy Children Planning and Implementation Committee

Toronto District School Board

Toronto Catholic School Board

Parents for Education

Staff Support:

Dr. Jack Lee - Public Health

Gary Stoner - Parks and Recreation

Ken Setterington - Libraries

Nancy Matthews - Social Development and Management Services

Marna Ramsden - Children's Services

(Communication dated February 12, 1998, addressed to the

Chair, Community and Neighbourhood Services Committee from

Councillor Olivia Chow, Children's Advocate.)

I have been delighted by the level of interest and commitment demonstrated by my colleagues on City Council and by leaders within the community to participate in the work of the Children's Action Committee. Since filing my January 28, 1998 report outlining the proposed membership and mandate for this Committee, its membership has been expanded and now includes the individuals and organizations listed in the attachment to this letter. There will be numerous opportunities for involvement through working groups currently being established by my Committee to address a number of priority areas on its workplan.

Areas of importance on the workplan include:

(a) assessing and addressing issues of service access;

(b) researching and publishing the annual Report Card on Children;

(c) engaging in public education to increase public awareness and support for children's needs;

(d) developing strategies to actively involve children and youth in the future of this City;

(e) development of the Civic Commission on Children and Youth; and

(f) addressing youth employment issues.

As I have already outlined in my January 28, 1998, report, I intend to bring our detailed workplan, schedule and resource needs before your Committee when our initial planning work has been completed.

My Committee is identifying an ambitious agenda, but I am confident that we have the collective experience, expertise and commitment to make a significant difference for children and youth within this new City.

Children's Action Committee Members

Members of Council:

Olivia Chow

Pam McConnell

Bruce Sinclair

Joan King

Brad Duguid

Sandra Bussin

Chris Korwin-Kurczynski

Irene Jones

John Filion

John Adams

Maria Augimeri

Ila Bossons

Bas Balkissoon

Sherene Shaw

Bill Saundercook

Robert Davis

Community Representatives:

Caroline Di Giovanni

Martha Friendly - University of Toronto Child Care Resource and Research Unit

Fiona Nelson

Peter Clutterbuck - Community Social Planning Council of Toronto

Cheryl MacDonald - Toronto Coalition for Better Child Care

Spyros Volonakis - Child Care Advisory Committee

Angela Ottolino - Toronto Association of Family Resource Programmes

Colin Hughes/Jane Mercer - Campaign 2000

Anna Vicente - Family Service Association of Toronto

Catherine Moraes - Toronto Community Partners in Child Nutrition

Annie Kidder - People for Education

Judi Codd/Shelley Laskin - Toronto District School Board

Christine Nunziata - Toronto Catholic School Board

Cynthia Brown - The United Way of Greater Toronto

Rod MacRae - Toronto Food Policy Council

David Rew - Boys and Girls Club of Greater Toronto

Jacqueline Latter - Ontario Education Alliance

Staff Support:

Marna Ramsden - Children's Services Division

Nancy Matthews - Social Development and Management Services

Dr. Jack Lee - Public Health

Mary Graham - Parks and Recreation

Ken Setterington - Libraries

John Gladki - Urban Development Services

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The Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team reports, for the information of Council, having also had before it the following communications:

(i) (February 3, 1998) from Councillor Joe Mihevc - York Eglinton, updating the Committee on where the Access and Equity Action Plan, Race Relations, Disability and Human Rights, and Ethno-Canadian Issues Task Force is at with respect to developing Terms of Reference; advising that he has started the process by asking internal and external stakeholders to provide suggestions for Terms of Reference; that the draft Terms of Reference will be written the week of February 9, 1998, in preparation for two meetings of external and internal stakeholders on February 17 and 19, 1998, and with that further input, the Terms of Reference will be revised and submitted through the Special Committee to Council;

(ii) (February 5, 1998) from Ms. Marna Ramsden, General Manager, Children's Services Division, respecting the Terms of Reference for the Children's Action Committee; and attaching a copy of the report submitted by Councillor Olivia Chow, in her capacity as Children's Advocate, to the Community and Neighbourhood Services Committee for discussion at their meeting on February 12, 1998; and

(iii) (February 11, 1998) from the City Clerk advising that The Works and Utilities Committee on February 11, 1998, recommended to the Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team that Councillor Tom Jakobek be appointed as the representative of the Works and Utilities Committee to the Task Force on an Access and Equity Action Plan, Race Relations, Disability and Human Rights, as requested in the communication dated January 21, 1998, from Councillor Joe Mihevc, Chair, Task Force on an Access and Equity Action Plan, Race Relations, Disability and Human Rights.

(City Council on March 4, 5 and 6, 1998, had before it, during consideration of the foregoing Clause, the following report (February 25, 1998) from Councillor Olivia Chow, Children's Advocate:

Purpose:

As directed by the Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team (the Miller Committee) at its February 13, 1998 meeting, this report outlines the draft terms of reference for the Children's Action Committee.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

The Children's Action Committee is currently receiving in-kind support by staff from Community and Neighbourhood Services and Urban Planning and Development Services. It is estimated that additional resources of up to $150,000.00 will be required to support the activities of the Children's Action Committee, including community initiatives. The Commissioner of Community and Neighbourhood Services will be submitting a report to the March 26, 1998 Community and Neighbourhood Services Committee proposing a budget allocation to support this initiative and the other related task force initiatives underway in the Community and Neighbourhood Services area. This request will also be discussed through the budget process.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1) the draft terms of reference for the Children's Action Committee be approved; and

(2) the appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

Council Reference/Background/History:

At its meeting of January 2, 6, 8 and 9, 1998, Toronto Council approved the Striking Committee's recommendation and appointed Councillor Olivia Chow as Children's Advocate. Councillor Chow was also directed to report to Council on the proposed composition and mandate for the Children's Action Committee established to assist her and to submit her Terms of Reference to the Miller Committee. Councillor Chow submitted a report to the February 12, 1998 meeting of the Community and Neighbourhood Services Committee outlining the proposed composition and mandate of the Children's Action Committee. As well, this report was forwarded to the Miller Committee with an accompanying letter in response to a request by that Committee for a draft terms of reference.

At the February 13, 1998 meeting of the Miller Committee, a motion was passed requesting that Councillor Chow and the Chief Administrative Officer jointly prepare a report for the March 4, 1998 Council meeting outlining the draft terms of reference for the Children's Action Committee in a format consistent with the task force template for terms of reference provided by the Miller Committee. This report has been prepared by Councillor Chow, in consultation with staff from Community and Neighbourhood Services and the office of the Chief Administrative Officer, in response to that request. The Chief Administrative Officer has reviewed the draft terms of reference and concurs with the recommendations in this report.

Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:

The attached draft terms of reference for the Children's Action Committee have been prepared in a format consistent with the template for task force terms of reference provided by the Miller Committee. A more detailed work plan, schedule of activities and budget will be submitted to the March, 1998 meeting of the Community and Neighbourhood Services Committee.

Conclusions:

This report is in response to the request by the Miller Committee that a draft terms of reference for the Children's Action Committee be submitted directly to Toronto Council by the Children's Advocate and the Chief Administrative Officer. It is recommended that Council approve this draft terms of reference.

Contact Name:

Marna Ramsden, General Manager of Children's Services Division

392-8128.

(Draft Terms of Reference)

Children's Action Committee

Name:

Children's Action Committee

Duration:

In considering the duration, it is important to understand that the Children's Action Committee is not a task force in the usual sense. It is more accurately an implementation committee established to operationalize and implement the directions originally outlined in "The First Duty", the report from the previous Metro Task Force on Services to Young Children and Families.

It is anticipated that the work of the Children's Action Committee can be accomplished during 1998. However, some of the broader goals of "The First Duty" report (e.g., an integrated system of services for children) will require the duration of the first term of Council to complete. The Children's Action Committee is proposing to report to Council on its achievements and progress at least twice a year (most likely in June and in December).

Mandate:

The mandate of the Children's Action Committee, working under the leadership of the Children's Advocate, is demonstrably to improve the well-being of children in the City of Toronto. This will be accomplished by developing a civic Strategy for Children, which will include:

(a) promoting investment in children as a strategic priority within the City;

(b) evaluating the impact on children of the City's policy and budget decisions;

(c) ensuring that the City's range of services for children is accessible, adequately funded and effective;

(d) promoting inter-sectoral coordination and integration of service planning and delivery;

(e) seeking resources from other funding sources to match or supplement the City's financial commitment to children;

(f) undertaking research to assess and improve outcomes for children;

(g) promoting public understanding and support for a children's agenda;

(h) involving children and youth in the development of a more child-friendly City; and

(i) establishing a Civic Commission on Children and Youth.

Membership:

The Children's Action Committee is chaired by the Children's Advocate, Councillor Olivia Chow. There are 16 Councillors on the Committee, representing a broad cross-section of wards across the City of Toronto. To assist the Councillors in their deliberations, there is a community reference group of 25 representatives. These representatives were invited by the Children's Advocate to join the Action Committee and to participate on working groups that will be established to focus on specific aspects of the work plan.

Chairperson:

The Children's Action Committee is chaired by the Children's Advocate, Councillor Olivia Chow.

Staffing:

An inter-departmental staff team has been assembled with representatives from Children's Services, Social Development and Management Services, Public Health, Libraries, Parks and Recreation and the Planning Department. The Clerk's Department is also providing secretariat support to the Children's Action Committee.

Resources:

To this point, the only resources available to the Children's Action Committee are in-kind support by staff, on a part-time basis. A more detailed budget identifying additional resource requirements over and above the staff team will be included in the final work plan to be submitted to the March meeting of the Community and Neighbourhood Services Committee. The following types of costs will be identified within the final request: funds to hold public meetings, cover publication costs for the Report Card and the Children's Advocate Weekly Bulletin and Annual Report, stage special events such as forums or symposia, and enter into contracts for specialized surveys, research or support services.

It is estimated that up to $150,000.00 could be needed to support the activities and the community initiatives of the Children's Action Committee. The Commissioner of Community and Neighbourhood Services will be requesting an additional budget allocation to support this and other related task force initiatives in a report to the March meeting of the Community and Neighbourhood Services Committee. This request will also be submitted through the budget process.

Membership Selection Process:

An invitation to Councillors interested in serving on the Children's Action Committee was issued by the Children's Advocate. Councillors who agreed to participate provide city-wide representation and perspective. Community organizations and individuals with a broad range of planning and delivery experience in services to children, and who indicated their interest in the Children's Action Committee were invited to serve in a reference capacity and provide advice to the Councillors and the Children's Advocate.

Task Force Process and Work Plan:

The Children's Action Committee has had one formal meeting of the whole Committee. Committee meetings are being established on a monthly basis. Specific work plan components will be developed through working groups, which will meet on a more frequent, as needed basis, and then brought back to the full Committee for consideration.

A detailed work plan, budget and timeline for the Children's Action Committee will be submitted to the March meeting of the Community and Neighbourhood Services Committee. The major components of this work plan include:

(a) assessing and addressing issues of service access;

(b) researching and publishing the annual Children's Report Card;

(c) engaging in public education to increase public awareness and support for children's needs;

(d) developing strategies to actively involve children and youth in the future of this City;

(e) development of the Civic Commission on Children and Youth; and

(f) addressing youth employment issues.)

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Other Items Considered by the Committee

(City Council on March 4, 5 and 6, 1998, received this Clause, for information.)

(a) Summary Information on Agencies, Boards, Commissions,

Advisory Committees and Task Forces.

The Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team reports having:

(1) referred the following motions to the Chief Administrative Officer for report thereon to the Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto transition Team:

Moved by Councillor Moscoe:

"(i) that the Child Care Advisory Committee of Toronto report to Council through the Community and Neighbourhood Services Committee;

(ii) that the Community and Neighbourhood Services Committee be encouraged to seek the advice of the Child Care Advisory Committee of Toronto on matters related to child care;

(iii) that the Children's Advocate be encouraged to develop an ongoing relationship with the Child Care Advisory Committee of Toronto;

(iv) that the matter of the structure of the Historical Board be referred to the Commissioner of Community and Neighbourhood Services for discussions with the heritage community and report thereon to the Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team;

(v) that the recommendations presented by the Metropolitan Public Arts Policy Advisory Committee be adopted;

(vi) that the Interim Functional Lead, Arts, Culture and Heritage, be requested to liaise with the public art groups and submit a report thereon to the Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team with recommendations on how to structure the Public Art Policy Committee to ensure broad based representation;

(vii) that the matter of the structure of arts administration in Toronto be referred to the Interim Functional Lead, Arts, Culture and Heritage, and that she be directed to meet with the Toronto Arts Council and submit a report thereon to the Special Committee, such report to include recommendations in regard thereto; and

(viii) that the communication dated February 4, 1998, from the Film Liaison Industry Committee (FLIC) be referred to the Interim Functional Lead Arts, Culture and Heritage with a request that she report to the Special Committee on the matter of FLIC's relationship to Council.";

(2) requested the City Clerk to poll Members of Council to ascertain their interest in serving on the Film Liaison Industry Committee, and report thereon to the Special Committee;

(3) directed that, when staff report to the Special Committee respecting Agencies, Boards and Commissions, Advisory Committees and Task Forces, such reports include relevant information on budgets and staffing implications if any;

(4) requested the City Solicitor to submit a report to the Board of the Hummingbird Centre for the Performing Arts on February 25, 1998, on whether Regulation 214/96 applies to the Hummingbird Centre for the Performing Arts;

(5) received the communication (February 5, 1998) from the President, Toronto Arts Council;

(6) received the report (February 11, 1998) from the Chief Administrative Officer; and

(7) referred the following communications (ii), (iii), (iv), (vi), (vii), (viii), (ix), (x), (xi), (xii), (xiii), to the Chief Administrative Officer for consideration in a future report to the Special Committee:

(i) (February 11, 1998) from the Chief Administrative Officer, submitting a draft database of information about the City of Toronto's Agencies, Boards, Commissions, Advisory Committees and Task Forces; advising that the seven former municipalities had many Agencies, Boards, Commissions, program advisory committees and issue-specific task forces; that most of these bodies are continued within the structure of the new City pending their review and possible rationalization; that, in addition, a number of new boards and commissions were established by the legislation creating the new City; that the inventory appended to this report contains a summary of information about these organizations, including their legislative basis, current composition and term of appointments, relevant Transition Team recommendations, other pertinent motions, and comments on outstanding issues; that staff will report on the next steps in dealing with the outstanding issues at a future meeting of the Special Committee; that the attached summary is provided at this time to enable Members of the Special Committee to familiarize themselves with the information prior to their consideration of that report; and recommending that this report be received for information.

(ii) (February 6, 1998) from Mr. Joseph F. Gill, Chair, Friends of Fort York, advising that the Friends of Fort York is an extremely active citizen volunteer group which depends upon effective communication with City Councillors and officials in pursuing most of its goals; that this organization has a significant interest in the solutions for the delivery of heritage services that will eventually be adopted for Toronto; and requesting an opportunity to appear before the Committee at its meeting on Friday, February 13, 1998, to provide the organization's views on the importance of public participation in the Committee's proceedings and to comment on proposals in this regard.

(iii) (February 5, 1998) from Dr. Marion Joppe, Chair, Heritage Toronto requesting an opportunity to appear before the Special Committee respecting one of the central concerns that Heritage Toronto has addressed in recent months on how best to ensure continued effective community participation in decision-making; and advising that as a citizen Board with fiduciary authority, Heritage Toronto has been able to ensure this and would like this level of participation to continue.

(iv) (February 5, 1998) from Mrs. Elizabeth Ingolfsrud, Chairman, Etobicoke Historical Board, requesting an opportunity to appear before the Special Committee respecting the future of citizen participation in Toronto's government; and advising that the Etobicoke Historical Board have found that citizen Boards with executive authority are an effective way to ensure meaningful and consistent public participation in decision-making, and is concerned for the future of this kind of input into heritage governance, and would welcome the opportunity to discuss this with the Committee.

(v) (February 5, 1998) from Ms. Anne Collins, President, Toronto Arts Council, providing information respecting the Toronto Arts Council (TAC) Structure, its Transition Steering Committee which was created in April, 1997, the community outreach organized by them; advising that City Council makes five appointments to the Toronto Arts Council's 26 member Board of Directors; that the 21 elected members are all citizens of Toronto working as volunteers for the Toronto Arts Council; further advising that the timeframe for increasing "geographical representation" on the Toronto Art Council's Board and Committees is scheduled to result in a Toronto Arts Council that more closely reflects the new Toronto by the end of April, 1998; that TAC will continue to inform the Special Committee of its progress; and recommending that this report be received for information.

(vi) (February 2, 1998) from Mr. G. L. Morton, Member of the Democracy Model Group, respecting the involvement of citizens in the City of Toronto decision making.

(vii) (January 23, 1998) from Mr. Spyros Volonakis, Chair, Child Care Advisory Committee of Toronto, respecting the role of advisory committees in the civic government; and requesting that the Special Committee recommend to Council that the Child Care Advisory Committee of Toronto be designated as a sub-committee of the new Community and Neighbourhood Services Committee.

(viii) (February 4, 1998) from Mr. Manny Danelon, Industry Co-Chair, Film Liaison Industry Committee, advising, amongst other things, that the Film Liaison Industry Committee on November 27, 1998, unanimously endorsed the continuation of this Committee.

(ix) (December 22, 1998) from Ms. Rhonda Silverstone, Acting Manager, Toronto Film and Television Office, advising of those wishing to continue to serve on the Film Liaison Industry Committee.

(x) (February 6, 1998) from representatives of all of the Public Art Advisory Committees and Commission of the former municipalities, informing the Special Committee that a meeting was held on January 28, 1998, with representatives of all of the Public Art Advisory Committees and Commission of the former municipalities; advising that over 40 public art advisors appointed by the former Councils of East York, Etobicoke, North York, Metro, Scarborough, Toronto and York were in attendance; that the transition process for maintaining a vibrant public art program in the new City of Toronto was the main purpose of the meeting; that the public art advisors from the former municipalities unanimously decided to form the Toronto Public Art Group with the intention of preparing a report on the future design of the City's public program; that the Group has decided to meet on a regular basis and work with City staff to report back as soon as possible; and that, in the interim period, the existing Advisory Committees and Commission will continue to provide advice o the public art projects currently under development.

(xi) (December 29, 1997) from Mr. Samuel Wilkes, submitting a listing of all of the work in which the City of North York's Committee on Community, Race and Ethnic Relations and/or its Executive Director, Mr. Richard Gosling, has been involved throughout 1997; requesting that the projects detailed therein continue on the same voluntary understanding as in the past; and urging all concerned with the operation of the new City of Toronto to permit those who wish to continue their voluntary work to do so.

(xii) (February 3, 1998) from the Secretary, Interim Board of Health, advising that the Interim Board of Health on January 26, 1998, amongst other things:

"(2) requested the Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team, chaired by Councillor Miller, to expedite its consideration of the membership structure of the Board of Health."

(xiii) (February 9, 1998) from Mr. C. Richard Goldsmith, Chair, Toronto Public Library Board, submitting a report regarding the composition and size of the Toronto Public Library Board, such report recommending that:

(1) the Toronto Public Library shall be composed of fifteen members appointed by Council:

(a) six of whom shall be Members of Council, including the Mayor, or if the Mayor is unwilling or unable to act in that capacity, a person recommended by the Mayor and appointed by Council; and

(b) nine members shall be persons who are not Members of Council, six of whom are citizen volunteers and three shall be recommended by the School Boards as established in the Public Libraries Act;

(2) the Chief Executive Officer of the Board be authorized to call the first meeting of the Board in a new term;

(3) Council request the Toronto School Board and the Toronto Catholic School Board when recommending persons for appointment by Council to the Toronto Public Library Board:

(a) to provide a ranked short-list of recommended candidates together with their resumes;

(b) to recommend a minimum of five persons as Toronto School Board nominees and a minimum of three persons as Toronto Catholic School Board nominees; and

(c) to refrain from recommending employees of the Toronto School Board or the Toronto Catholic School Board;

(4) Council's policy for the terms a Board member may serve on the Toronto Public Library Board is:

(a) no more than two consecutive full terms, plus one preceding partial term if the Board member was initially appointed mid-term to fill a vacancy; and

(b) at least three citizen members will be appointed for a second term each new term;

(5) leave be granted to the introduction of necessary Bills in Council to give effect thereto; and

(6) the appropriate officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto;

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The following persons appeared before the Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team in connection with the foregoing matter:

- Mr. Joseph F. Gill, Friends of Fort York;

- Dr. Marion Joppe, Chair, Heritage Toronto;

- Mrs. Elizabeth Ingolfsrud, Chairman, Etobicoke Historical Board;

- Mr. Peter Jacobsen, Member of Board of Directors, Toronto Arts Council;

- Ms. Anne Bermonte, Associate Director, Toronto Arts Council;

- Mr. Gerald Smith, and submitted a publication entitled "The South Etobicoke Cultural Strategic Plan, Final Report, January, 1996"; and

- Mr. Brent Larson on behalf of Mr. Gary L. Morton.

(b) Workshop on Community Councils'

Roles and Responsibilities.

The Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team reports having received the following report:

(February 9, 1998) from Councillor David Miller, Chairman, Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team, outlining a number of activities designed to assist the Special Committee in its review of the roles and responsibilities of the Community Councils; advising that the activities described in this report will be accommodated within existing budget allocations; that Council has directed the Special Committee to report on the roles and responsibilities of Community Councils to the March 4, 1998, meeting of Council; that given the process outlined above, the March 4, 1998, Council meeting will receive the results of the first part of this process and the draft discussion paper; that a further report will proceed to Council after the consultations; that it is essential that the Special Committee take the time to understand the potential of Community Councils and also receive public input before making its recommendations to Council; that the workshop and public consultation described in this report will help the Special Committee reach informed conclusions; and recommending that the Special Committee receive this report for information.

(c) Slogan/Insignia for the City of Toronto.

The Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team reports having:

(1) referred the following communications to the Interim Functional Lead, Arts, Culture and Heritage, for a report thereon to the Special Committee, in consultation with Tourism Toronto, the Economic Development Division, and the staff group within the City Clerk's Department, working on a Corporate identity, on a process for the development of a City slogan/flag/insignia/herald;

(2) requested the Interim Functional Lead, Arts, Culture and Heritage, to take into consideration the following motion and submit a report thereon to the Special Committee.

Moved by Councillor Lindsay Luby:

"That the Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team recommend to Council that the slogan for the City of Toronto be:

'Discover the World in Toronto';

(3) requested the Chief Administrative Officer to submit a report to the Special Committee on why the crest/coat of arms of the former City of Toronto is not continued; and

(4) directed that there be no further amateur contests for a slogan/flag/insignia/herald:

(i) (January 14, 1998) from Mayor Mel Lastman, requesting the Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team to give consideration and make recommendations respecting a slogan for the City of Toronto;

(ii) (January 20, 1998) from Mr. Louis Adams forwarding his idea respecting a slogan for the City of Toronto;

(iii) (January 21, 1998) from Ms. Beverly Parcells forwarding her concept respecting a slogan/insignia for the new City of Toronto; providing an explanation for her design; and advising that the design has been shown to a wide population sample and they appear to be captivated, excited and satisfied; and

(iv) (February 12, 1998) from Councillor Chris Korwin-Kuczynski, High Park, advising that he has been in touch with Mayor Lastman and the Toronto Sun Newspaper regarding holding a contest to allow Toronto citizens the opportunity of giving their ideas on what the insignia and new flag of the City of Toronto should look like; and that he will be reporting back to the Special Committee within the next two weeks regarding developments on this initiative.

(d) Schedule of Meetings - The Special Committee to

Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team.

The Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team reports having approved the following schedule of meetings:

(February 9, 1998) from the City Clerk, submitting the following revised schedule of meetings for the Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team, as directed by the Special Committee on January 28, 1998:

Date of Meeting Location Time

Friday, February 13, 1998 Committee Room A 9:30 a.m.

Metro Hall

Thursday, February 26, 1998 Committee Room A 9:30 a.m.

Metro Hall

Friday, April 3, 1998 Committee Room A 9:30 a.m.

Metro Hall

Friday, April 24, 1998 Committee Room A 9:30 a.m.

Metro Hall

Friday, May 1, 1998 Committee Room A 9:30 a.m.

(If required) Metro Hall

(e) Sub-Committee to Consider the Relocation

of All Members of Council to City Hall.

The Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team reports having appointed the following members of the Committee to the Sub-Committee to Consider the Relocation of All Members of Council to City Hall:

Councillor Ron Moeser (Chairman);

Councillor Anne Johnston;

Councillor Norman Kelly

Councillor Gloria Lindsay Luby;

Councillor Howard Moscoe; and

Councillor Kyle Rae:

(February 12, 1998) from the City Clerk, advising that City Council on February 4, 5 and 6, 1998, in adopting, as amended, Clause No. 2 of Report No. 1 of The Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team, headed "Planning for the Seat of Government", directed, in part, that the Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team be requested to establish a sub-committee of five members to:

(i) report back to Council on details for the relocation of all Members of Council, such report to address the time frame and construction details; and

(ii) address the issue of how to phase in the funding of the $5.2 million cost for the renovations to Toronto City Hall over one year.

(f) Task Force on the Gardiner/Lakeshore Corridor.

The Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team reports having referred the following communication regarding the Task Force on the Gardiner/Lakeshore Corridor, to the Interim Functional Lead for Transportation, with a request that he submit a report thereon to the Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team:

(February 10, 1998) from the City Clerk advising that The Urban Environment and Development Committee on February 9, 1998, during consideration of the issue of the  F. G. Gardiner Expressway East Dismantling Project, inter alia, recommended to the Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team that:

(1) a Task Force on the Gardiner/Lakeshore Corridor be created (similar to the one currently in place at the former City of Toronto), including appropriate staff support and an operating budget;

(2) Councillors Altobello, Ashton, Bussin, Jakobek, Layton and McConnell be appointed to such Task Force; and

(3) the Terms of Reference for the Task Force include the supervision of the detailed planning and public consultation related to the F. G. Gardiner Expressway East Dismantling Project.

Respectfully submitted,

DAVID MILLER,

Chair

Toronto, February 13, 1998

(Report No. 2 of The Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team, including an addition thereto, was adopted, as amended, by City Council on March 4, 5 and 6, 1998.)