TABLE OF CONTENTS

REPORTS OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES

AND OTHER COMMITTEES

As Considered by

The Council of the City of Toronto

on November 25, 26 and 27, 1998

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

REPORT No. 6

1"World Youth Days" Conference in Canada and Toronto in 2002 AD

2Economic Advantages of Pedestrianisation

3Revision to Parkland Naming Policy

41998 Net Operating Surplus Authorization for Transfer to the Stabilization Reserve Fund -Hummingbird Centre for the Performing Arts

5Appointment of Manager of City of Toronto Ferry Boats

6Canadian National Exhibition Association (CNEA)Appointments to the Board of Governors of Exhibition Place

7Millennium Grants Program

8City of Toronto Millennium Logo

9Other Items Considered by the Committee

City of Toronto

REPORT No. 6

OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

(from its meeting on November 16, 1998,

submitted by Councillor Brian Ashton, Chair)

As Considered by

The Council of the City of Toronto

on November 25, 26 and 27, 1998

1

"World Youth Days" Conference in Canada and Toronto in 2002 AD

(City Council on November 25, 26 and 27, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Economic Development Committee recommends the adoption of the report (October 29, 1998) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism subject to the addition of the following new Recommendation No. (1) and the renumbering of the remaining recommendations accordingly:

"(1)City Council endorse the initiatives of the Canadian Catholic Conference of Bishops in obtaining the World Youth Days Conference for Toronto in 2002";

The Economic Development Committee submits the following report (October 29, 1998) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism:

Purpose:

City staff led by representatives of the Economic Development, Culture and Tourism Department have responded to a request for support from a potential event organizer, (the Canadian Catholic Conference of Bishops and Archdiocese of Toronto) in their efforts to bring business activity to the City of Toronto, in the form of the "World Youth Days" Conference in 2002 AD. This report is to advise Council as to the background and status of this initiative.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

Not required at this time.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1)the staff of the Economic Development, Culture and Tourism Department continue to provide support to the representatives of the Canadian Catholic Conference of Bishops and Archdiocese of Toronto in their efforts to secure the "World Youth Days" Conference;

(2)staff facilitate the continued involvement of the federal and provincial levels of government in the bid process;

(3)staff continue to report on the process and status of the City's involvement in the "World Youth Days" Conference, as well as on appropriate co-ordination and events planning mechanisms.

Council Reference/Background History:

The "World Youth Days" Conference is an 8 day event initiated by Pope John Paul II in 1985. Delegates (pilgrims) visit dioceses all across the host country during the initial 3 days of the program taking part in community based projects. During the final 5 days, all pilgrims congregate in a single city to celebrate their religion, concluded by a Papal Mass conducted by the Holy Father.

The conferences have been hosted in various international destinations on a bi-annual basis since their inception. The most recent conference was hosted in Paris in 1997 with over 1 million participants in attendance (see presentation book page 8). Future plans will see Rome as the host city celebrating the new millennium in 2000 AD; followed by a continuation of the bi-annual time frame in the future years. 2002 is the next available date for a site to be considered.

The Auxiliary Roman Catholic Bishop of Toronto, the Most Reverend Anthony Meagher, was asked to chair a committee for the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, studying the possibility of hosting the "World Youth Days" Conference in Canada in the year 2002 AD. The city selected by the Canadian Conference as host would then be one of several international destinations to be considered in the spring of 1999 by the Pontiff, Pope John Paul II, as the host for this event.

Bishop Meagher contacted Tourism Toronto seeking required information about Montreal and Toronto as potential host venues. He followed up with correspondence to Mayor Lastman July 30, 1998, outlining his intentions to discuss this matter with the Mayor (see presentation book page 3). Subsequently, the Mayor met with the Bishop and both agreed that further investigation was warranted.

A staff team was established to support the initiative. City staff facilitated a series of meetings including one with key individuals involved with the 1984 Papal Visit in order to revisit issues related to being the host location for such an event.

This would be the largest single conference ever hosted in the history of our City, should Toronto be selected by the Holy Father as the world destination.

Faced with a tight time line, the strategy was to develop two "sales" products for presentation by Father Roberts and Bishop Meagher during the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops' Fall Plenary Session, October 14-18 in Niagara Falls. The first, a presentation booklet, circulated under separate cover, provided details about Toronto's existing infrastructure, including capacities and photos of potential venues. The second, a video was used to provide a more graphic illustration of the Toronto and the multitude of potential resources available to conference organizers.

Comments and/or Discussions and/or Justification:

The Province of Ontario and Federal Government have offered support in principle (as noted on pages 4 through 6 of the presentation booklet). As the conference organizers, the Bishops Conference have yet to strike an organizing committee to determine the specific needs of the event, therefore no further commitment from any level of government was required at that time.

Furthermore, it was understood by all parties involved in the development of this bid package that the City of Toronto Council has yet to review the 2002 "World Youth Days" Conference and Papal Visit and must do so through due Council process.

Conclusions:

Through a spirit of co-operation which will no doubt become commonplace in the new City of Toronto, bid team representatives worked with industry partners to develop the necessary tools to support a request from the CCCB and the Archdiocese of Toronto to present Toronto as a potential venue for the 2002 "World Youth Days" Conference to conference delegates at the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops. Representatives made presentations on October 15, 1998, and Toronto was selected by the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops as the Canadian destination of choice for the 2002 "World Youth Days" Conference.

Toronto Archdiocese representatives have determined that the next step in the process should be to develop the terms of reference for a comprehensive feasibility study. The study should identify the specific needs of the event organizers, any associated costs and the potential sources of revenue which will make this conference financially self-sustaining.

Contact Name:

Stan Walton, Manager, Administration and Support Services, North Region,

Phone: 395-0364, fax: 395-7886

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The following persons appeared before the Economic Development Committee in connection with the foregoing matter:

-Mr. Stan Walton, Manager, Administration and Support Services, North Region, Economic Development, Culture and Tourism;

-Father Norm Roberts, Director, Office of Catholic Youth, Archdiocese of Toronto;

-Mr. Kirk Shearer, President and C.E.O., Tourism Toronto;

-Councillor Korwin-Kuczynski, High Park; and

-Councillor Mihevc, York Eglinton.

2

Economic Advantages of Pedestrianisation

(City Council on November 25, 26 and 27, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Economic Development Committee recommends the adoption of the recommendations of the Toronto Pedestrian Committee contained in its submission (undated), titled "Pedestrianisation as a Tool of Economic Development in Toronto", subject to amending Recommendation (2) to read:

"(2)that the Economic Development Committee immediately establish a small working group with the Toronto Pedestrian Committee to accomplish this with the help of appropriate staff, and that Councillor Pitfield be appointed to the working group;".

The Economic Development Committee submits the following excerpt of the submission (undated), titled "Pedestrianisation as a Tool of Economic Development in Toronto", submitted by Ms. Joan Doiron, Co-Chair, Toronto Pedestrian Committee:

Recommendations:

(1)That Economic Development Committee work with the Toronto Pedestrian Committee, local BIAs, and other business groups to ensure the safety and enjoyment of pedestrians by developing retail- and pedestrian-friendly streets throughout the City of Toronto;

(2)that Economic Development Committee immediately establish a small working group with the Toronto Pedestrian Group to accomplish this with the help of appropriate staff; and

(3)(a)that Economic Development Committee request its staff, in conjunction with Toronto Pedestrian Committee staff, to prepare a report on the importance of pedestrianisation to the economic development of Toronto before March 1999. This report should draw upon the Moving the Economy Conference (its Action Plan and International Inventory of Success Stories) and the work of the Green Tourism Association; and

(b)that this report form the basis of a vigorous City Council policy on pedestrianisation as a tool for Toronto's economic growth so that Councillors may help Toronto become a world leader in this field.

"Let's Put Toronto Business on its Feet!"

Background:

In September 1998, Joan Doiron, Co-Chair of the Toronto Pedestrian Committee was asked by Councillor Silva of the Toronto Economic Development Committee (TEDC) to report to TEDC on the economic advantages of pedestrianisation and present her findings during a 30-minute presentation scheduled for November 16. Co-Chairs of the Toronto Pedestrian Committee Joan Doiron and Rhona Swarbrick, Dr. Lucie Maillette (Coordinator of the Skills Development Programme for Sustainable Transportation), John Banka (transportation consultant and small business expert), and Jody Rosenblatt Naderi (City of Toronto expert on pedestrians and business) worked together to prepare the presentation.

Introduction:

The Pedestrian Committee works primarily to improve the safety of pedestrians and their access to public facilities in Toronto.

By contrast, the first term of reference of the Toronto Economic Development Committee is to recommend policies and plans for the promotion of economic growth of the city. The Economic Development Committee also works with local Business Improvement Associations.

At first, the two Committees seem to have little in common. However, I am here to tell you otherwise. I want you to realize that pedestrians are the lifeblood of urban areas, especially in the downtown and other retail areas. Ignoring the needs of pedestrians is also ignoring potential economic growth.

This is a short video made by CNN which will set the tone for my presentation. It describes what happened in the Belgian town of Hasselt when its Mayor decided to promote pedestrianisation.

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The Economic Development Committee reports, for the information of Council, also having had before it during consideration of the foregoing matter the following material:

-submission (undated), titled "Pedestrianisation as a Tool of Economic Development for Toronto", filed by Ms. Joan Doiron, Co-Chair, Toronto Pedestrian Committee;

-communication (October 18, 1998) from Ms. Joan Doiron, Co-Chair, Toronto Pedestrian Committee requesting an opportunity to appear before the Economic Development Committee in order to provide information with respect to the economic advantages to lively pedestrian environments; and

-Terms of Reference for the Toronto Pedestrian Committee, filed by Ms. Joan Doiron, Co-Chair, Toronto Pedestrian Committee

The following persons appeared before the Economic Development Committee in connection with the foregoing matter:

• Ms. Joan Doiron, Co-Chair, Toronto Pedestrian Committee;
• Ms. Rhona Swarbrick, Co-Chair, Toronto Pedestrian Committee; and
• Dr. Lucie Maillette, Skills Exchange.

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Revision to Parkland Naming Policy

(City Council on November 25, 26 and 27, 1998, amended this Clause :

(1)in accordance with the following recommendations embodied in the report dated November23, 1998, from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism:

"It is recommended that:

(a)the policy for parkland naming be amended as follows:

(i)the contributions of the individual or group must be well documented and broadly acknowledged within the community and staff will contact the relevant professional, religious, fraternal, philanthropic, social, recreational or other organizations to verify this information;

(ii)a direct relationship should exist between one place of residence/activity of an individual/group and the park named;

(iii)City Parks and Recreation staff will exercise due diligence in researching and providing detailed background information to members of the local community, including ratepayer associations and any other interested persons who would have direct input into the naming process;

(iv)the agreement of the individual or next of kin in the case of deceased individuals, and of the duly-elected senior representatives, in the case of groups, shall be obtained;

(v)name duplication, similar sounding or cumbersome names should be avoided. Names which may be interpreted as an advertisement or being either discriminatory or connoting political affiliation must not be used;

(vi)existing parks named after individuals shall not be altered or changed;

(vii)the advice of the relative municipal heritage organization and other relevant individuals or organizations shall be obtained;

(viii)the process of naming and renaming parks should be within the purview of the Community Councils to recommend; and

(b)the appropriate City Officials take the necessary action to give effect thereto."; and

(2)by adding thereto the following:

"It is further recommended that the City Clerk be requested to forward a copy of the letter to the Editor of the Beaches Town Crier respecting the denial of a request that a park be named after an individual, to the Anti-Hate and Anti-Racism Committee, with a request that it determine whether such letter should be forwarded to the Hate Crimes Unit of the Toronto Police Services.")

The Economic Development Committee recommends the adoption of the report (October 27, 1998) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism.

The Committee reports, for the information of Council, having:

(1)requested the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism to report directly to Council for its meeting on November 25, 1998, on the inclusion of the following into the Parkland Naming Policy:

"That City Parks and Recreation Staff exercise due diligence in researching and providing detailed background information to members of the local community, including ratepayers' associations and any other interested persons who would have direct input into the naming process.";

(2)forwarded a letter to the Editor of the Beaches Town Crier respecting the denial of a request that a park be named after an individual, to the Task Force on Access and Equity with a request that it determine whether such letter should be forwarded to the Hate Crimes Unit of the Toronto Police Services.

The Economic Development Committee submits the following report (October 27, 1998) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism:

Purpose:

City Council at its meeting of October 1 and 2, 1998 through Report No. 8, Clause No. 16 of Scarborough Community Council and Report No. 11, Clause No.59 of Toronto Community Council further recommended that:

"the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism be requested to submit a report to the Economic Development Committee on necessary revisions to the Parkland Naming policy which would ensure that there is direct input into the naming process from Parks officials and the community."

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

There is no City funding required with respect to this policy.

Recommendations:

The following addition to paragraph (c) of the existing policy is recommended :

"The consultation will provide opportunities for members of the community, area ratepayers associations, other interested parties and Parks officials to have direct input into the naming process."

Council Reference/Background/History:

The approved policy for parkland naming is as follows :

(2)Where the naming of a park after an individual or group is being recommended, the following criteria should apply :

(a)the contributions of the individual or group must be well documented and broadly acknowledged within the community;

(b)a direct relationship should exist between the place of residence/activity of an individual/group and the park named;

(c)the advice of local residents in close proximity to the park should be secured by means of consultation with the community over a defined area to be carried out by City staff;

(d)the agreement of the individual or next of kin in the case of deceased individuals, and of the duly elected senior representatives, in the case of groups, shall be obtained;

(e)name duplication, similar surrounding or cumbersome names should be avoided. Names which may be interpreted as an advertisement or being either discriminatory or connoting political affiliation must not be used;

(f)existing parks named after individuals shall not be altered or changed;

(g)the advice of the relative municipal heritage organization shall be obtained; and

(h)the process of naming and renaming parks should be within the purview of the Community Councils to recommend.

The following addition to the approved paragraph (c) will satisfy and comply with the above noted amendment :

"The consultation will provide opportunities for members of the community, area ratepayers associations, other interested parties and Parks officials to have direct input into the naming process."

Conclusions:

The policy, with addition to paragraph (c), provides opportunities for non-traditional naming of parks and assures the involvement of all interested parties.

Contact Name:

Frank Kershaw

Telephone: 392-8199

Facsimile: 392-3355

(A copy of Clause No. 1 of Report No. 6 of the Community and Neighbourhood Services Committee, headed "Proposed Policy for Renaming of Parks", as adopted by the Council of the City of Toronto at its meeting held on July 8, 9 and 10, 1998, appended to the foregoing report, was forwarded to all Members of Council with the agenda of the Economic Development Committee for its meeting on November 16, 1998, and a copy thereof is on file in the office of the City Clerk.)

(City Council on November 25, 26 and 27, 1998, had before it, during consideration of the foregoing Clause, the following report (November 23, 1998) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism:

Purpose:

The Economic Development Committee at its meeting of November 16, 1998 received the report, dated October 27, 1998, and recommended that the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism be requested to report directly to Council for its meeting on November 25, 1998, on the inclusion of the following into the Parkland Naming Policy:

"That City Parks and Recreation Staff exercise due diligence in researching and providing detailed background information to members of the local community, including ratepayers' associations and any other interested persons who would have direct input into the naming process."

Source of Funds:

There is no City funding required with respect to this policy.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1)the policy for parkland naming be amended as follows:

(a)the contributions of the individual or group must be well documented and broadly acknowledged within the community and staff will contact the relevant professional, religious, fraternal, philanthropic, social, recreational or other organizations to verify this information;

(b)a direct relationship should exist between one place of residence/activity of an individual/group and the park named;

(c)City Parks and Recreation staff will exercise due diligence in researching and providing detailed background information to members of the local community, including ratepayer associations and any other interested persons who would have direct input into the naming process;

(d)the agreement of the individual or next of kin in the case of deceased individuals, and of the duly-elected senior representatives, in the case of groups, shall be obtained;

(e)name duplication, similar sounding or cumbersome names should be avoided. Names which may be interpreted as an advertisement or being either discriminatory or connoting political affiliation must not be used;

(f)existing parks named after individuals shall not be altered or changed;

(g)the advice of the relative municipal heritage organization and other relevant individuals or organizations shall be obtained;

(h)the process of naming and renaming parks should be within the purview of the Community Councils to recommend; and

(2)the appropriate City Officials take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

Background:

The current policy for parkland naming, as amended by Council at its meeting on July 8, 9, and 10, 1998, is as follows:

(2)Where the naming of a park after an individual or group is being recommended, the following criteria should apply:

(a)the contributions of the individual or group must be well documented and broadly acknowledged within one community;

(b)a direct relationship should exist between the place of residence/activity of an individual/group and the park named;

(c)the advice of local residents in close proximity to the park shall be secured by means of consultation with the community over a defined area to be carried out by City staff; and

(d)the agreement of the individual or next of kin in the case of deceased individuals, and of the duly-elected senior representatives, in the case of groups, shall be obtained;

(e)name duplication, similar sounding or cumbersome names should be avoided. Names which may be interpreted as an advertisement or being either discriminatory or connoting political affiliation must not be used;

(f)existing parks named after individuals shall not be altered or changed;

(g)the advice of the relative municipal heritage organization shall be obtained; and

(h)the process of naming and renaming parks should be within the purview of the Community Councils to recommend.

Council, at its meeting of October 1 and 2, 1998, requested the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism to re-address the issue of naming a park after an individual or a group and submit a further report. The report to the Economic Development Committee, dated October 27, 1998, outlined the existing policy for naming a park, with recommended changes to paragraph (c) of the existing policy. The following addition to paragraph (c) of the existing policy was recommended:

"The consultation will provide opportunities for members of the community, area ratepayers associations, other interested parties and Parks officials to have direct input into the naming process."

The Economic Development Committee, at its meeting of November 16, 1998, recommended that clause (c) of the policy be further amended as follows:

"That City Parks and Recreation staff exercise due diligence in researching and providing detailed background information to members of the local community, including ratepayer associations and any other interested persons who would have direct input into the naming process."

The existing policy could be enhanced to ensure that staff use appropriate research mechanisms and consult broadly in the naming of parks after an individual or group.

Conclusion:

The proposed policy is recommended as an appropriate mechanism for assisting staff in researching the backgrounds of individuals or groups that are recommended in the naming of parks. It also establishes "best practice" procedures for staff in consulting broadly with the local community, interested persons and organizations, who want to be involved in the naming of parks.

Contact Name:

Frank Kershaw

Telephone: 392-8199, Facsimile: 392-3355)

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1998 Net Operating Surplus

Authorization for Transfer to the Stabilization Reserve Fund -

Hummingbird Centre for the Performing Arts

(City Council on November 25, 26 and 27, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Economic Development Committee recommends the adoption of the following report (October 8, 1998) from the Board of Directors of the Hummingbird Centre for the Performing Arts:

Purpose:

To provide for a transfer of the net operating surplus generated at the Hummingbird Centre for the Performing Arts for fiscal 1998 into the Stabilization Reserve Fund - Hummingbird Centre for the Performing Arts.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statements:

The 1998 Metro net budget funding allocation for the Board of Directors of the Hummingbird Centre for the Arts is zero.

The 1999 operating budget plan, currently before Council, also presumes a zero net funding allocation from Metro.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1)Council authorize the transfer of a 1998 net operating surplus of the Hummingbird Centre, as reviewed and approved by the City Auditor, from the Board of Directors of the Hummingbird Centre to the Stabilization Reserve Fund - Hummingbird Centre for the Performing Arts; and

(2)the appropriate officials of The Board of Directors of the Hummingbird Centre and of the City Corporation be authorized and directed to take the necessary steps to give effect to the foregoing.

Council Reference/Background/History:

By its adoption of Clause No. 2 of Report No. 31 of the Financial Priorities Committee on December18, 1996, Council approved the establishment of the Stabilization Reserve Fund - Hummingbird Centre for the Performing Arts. By-law No. 172-96 was enacted for this purpose to allow for the funds to be used to offset future operating deficits of the Board of Directors of the Hummingbird Centre.

When Council approved the Stabilization Reserve Fund - Hummingbird Centre for the Performing Arts it did not provide for the automatic transfer of operating surpluses in any future year.

The Board of Directors of the Hummingbird Centre approved a motion to Council to request the transfer of an operating surplus generated by the Centre for fiscal 1998 into the Stabilization Reserve Fund - Hummingbird Centre for the Performing Arts.

Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:

The proposed transfer of net operating surplus for fiscal 1998 is consistent with the business plan approved by Council's adoption of Clause No. 1 of Report No. 6 of the Environment and Public Space Committee at its meeting held on April 24, 1996

The Board of Directors of the Hummingbird Centre for the Performing Arts have continued to pursue and implement the objectives of the Business Plan approved by Council for the continued operation of the Centre without need for funding from City Council, for either operating or capital programmes.

In the absence of enabling legislation from the Province of Ontario to complete the separate not-for-profit incorporation of the Centre (which is being actively pursued), the Stabilization Reserve Fund was established as an interim mechanism to allow the Centre the ability to hold its earned surplus.

Contact Name and Telephone Number:

Roy W. Reeves

Senior Manager, Finance & Personnel

(416) 393-7455

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Appointment of Manager of City of Toronto Ferry Boats

(City Council on November 25, 26 and 27, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Economic Development Committee recommends the adoption of the following report (November 10, 1998) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism:

Purpose:

To appoint Claire Tucker-Reid, General Manager Parks and Recreation Division, as Manager of certain City vessels and as signing officer to effect her registration in that capacity.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statements:

None.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1)By-law No. 48-96 of the former Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto be rescinded and that Ms. Claire Tucker-Reid, General Manager, Parks and Recreation Division, be appointed Manager of the City ferries;

(2)leave be granted to introduce the necessary bills in Council to give effect thereto; and

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

Background:

Section No. 76 of the Canada Shipping Act requires the name of the person "to whom the management of ship is entrusted" be registered. Accordingly, on April 10, 1996, the Council of the former Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto enacted By-law No. 48-96 to appoint Mr. Raymond Biggart as Manager of the ferry fleet. As a result of the appointment of Ms. Tucker-Reid as the General Manager of the Parks and Recreation Division, it is recommended that the above by-law be rescinded and that a new by-law be enacted to appoint Ms. Tucker-Reid as manager of the City ferry boats Thomas Rennie, Sam McBride, William Inglis, Trillium and Ongiara.

Contact Name:

Claire Tucker-Reid

392-8182

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Canadian National Exhibition Association (CNEA)

Appointments to the Board of Governors of Exhibition Place

(City Council on November 25, 26 and 27, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Economic Development Committee recommends that the following persons be appointed to the Board of Governors of Exhibition Place for a term of office expiring October 14, 1999, and until their successors are appointed:

Kenneth Lantz - Honorary President;

Deborah Woodman - First Vice-President; and

John Downing - Second Vice-President.

The Economic Development Committee submits the following communication (October 22, 1998) from the Interim Corporate Secretary, The Board of Governors of Exhibition Place:

The attached report (and disk) with respect to the above is self-explanatory.

This report is for submission to the Economic Development Committee meeting on November 16, 1998 and subsequently to City Council.

Thanks for your help.

(Communication dated October 16, 1998, addressed to

the Economic Development Committee, from the

Interim General Manager, The Board of Governors of Exhibition Place)

This is to advise that at the Inaugural Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Canadian National Exhibition Association held on October 15, 1998, Mr. Robert Bowman was elected President of the Association to hold office for a term expiring on the date of the Annual Meeting of the Association in the Fall of 1999, on October 14th.

Pursuant to Section 62 (4) of the City of Toronto Act respecting the composition of the Board of Governors, Mr. Bowman is ex-officio member of the Board of Governors.

In addition, the following three Executive Committee Members were nominated for appointment by the City of Toronto Council to The Board of Governors of Exhibition Place, to hold office for the same term, expiring on the date of the Annual Meeting of the Association on October 14, 1999.

Kenneth LantzHonorary President

Deborah WoodmanFirst Vice-President

John DowningSecond Vice-President

The current CNEA members on the Board of Governors are Robert Bowman, Councillor Brian Ashton, Kenneth Lantz, and James Mevlin.

It would be appreciated if the Economic Development Committee review the above at its November16, 1998 meeting for eventual City Council approval at its November 25, 26, and 27, 1998 meeting.

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Millennium Grants Program

(City Council on November 25, 26 and 27, 1998, amended this Clause by adding thereto the following:

"It is further recommended that the application form for the Millennium Grants Program clearly state, in bold type, the following statement:

'This is a one-time-only grant.' ")

The Economic Development Committee recommends that the following report (November 9, 1998) from the City Clerk be received for information:

Recommendation:

The Millennium Task Force, on November 6, 1998, recommended that Economic Development Committee, and Council, receive for information report (October 30, 1998) from the Acting Project Manager, Millennium Task Force, respecting the Millennium Grants Program.

Background:

The Millennium Task Force had before it a report dated October 30, 1998, from the Acting Project Manager, respecting the development of the Millennium Grants Program for the Task Force's information.(Report dated October 30, 1998, addressed to the

Millennium Task Force from the

Acting Project Manager, Millennium Task Force)

Purpose:

To provide an update on the status of the development of the Millennium Grants Program.

Recommendation:

It is recommended that this report be received for information purposes only.

Background:

At its October 1, 1998 meeting, Council approved the establishment of a Millennium Grants Program. Guidelines for the program have been developed by Culture Office staff in consultation with other staff with responsibility for grants administration. The goal of the program is to support the efforts of Toronto-based groups to mark the Millennium through a variety of one-time only initiatives in sport and recreation, culture, social services and other sectors. In general, funding from the City will be limited to a maximum contribution of one-third of eligible expenditures identified in the project budget. The guidelines and proposed assessment process have been developed in accordance with the principles identified by the City's Municipal Grants Review Committee. Applications to the Millennium Grants Program will be assessed by the Task Force against criteria including the degree of community involvement and support, organizational capabilities, attainability of the project goals, financial feasibility and balance of public and private funding. Geographic distribution of allocated funding will also be considered.

The Task Force's recommendations regarding grant allocations will be made to Economic Development Committee in June 1999, and then Council for final approval in July, 1999.

Contact Names:

Irene Bauer, Acting Project Manager

Culture Office, Economic Development, Culture & Tourism

Tel: 392-4218, Fax: 392-3355

Joe Halstead, Commissioner

Economic Development, Culture & Tourism

Tel: (416) 392-8674, Fax: (416) 392-3355

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Councillor Chris Korwin-Kuczynski appeared before the Economic Development Committee in connection with the foregoing matter.

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City of Toronto Millennium Logo

(City Council on November 25, 26 and 27, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Economic Development Committee recommends the adoption of the following report (November 9, 1998) from the City Clerk:

Recommendation:

The Millennium Task Force, on November 6, 1998, recommended to the Economic Development Committee, and Council, the adoption of the attached 'Millennium Logo', noting that the design is visually appealing, appropriate as an identifier of activities produced, funded and/or endorsed by the City, and will reproduce well for City purposes as well as non-commercial usage by community and other external groups.

The Millennium Task Force further reports having directed that the drawings presented to the Task Force be utilized in other areas during the millennium celebrations, i.e. banners, posters, etc.

Background:

The Millennium Task Force, at its meeting of November 6, 1998, received a presentation from Ms. Lorraine Wright, Corporate Communications, submitting drawings of potential millennium logos for the Task Force's consideration.

Insert Table/Map No. 1

City of Toronto Millennium Logo

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Other Items Considered by the Committee

(City Council on November 25, 26 and 27, 1998, received this Clause, for information.)

(a)Announcement of "Toronto's-Own Beer".

The Economic Development Committee reports having:

(1)received, with appreciation, the presentation respecting the launch by Molson Breweries of "Toronto's-Own Beer" and the allocation of a portion of the sales being made available to the City of Toronto for development of new waterparks; and

(2)requested the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism to report to the Economic Development Committee with details of the proposed Partnership Agreement with Molson Breweries as it relates to the provision of funding for the construction of new waterparks in the City of Toronto.

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The following persons appeared before the Economic Development Committee in connection with the foregoing matter:

-Mayor Mel Lastman;

-Mr. Ferg Devins, Regional Director, Ontario Division, Molson Breweries; and

-Mr. Sean Shannon, Vice President, Business Development, Molson Breweries.

(b)Future of Industrial Lands in the City of Toronto.

The Economic Development Committee reports having:

(1)amended the suggestion contained in Recommendation (4) in the communication (November 2, 1998) from the City Clerk, to read:

"(4)that City Council develop a marketing strategy for attracting and retaining industries"

and referred this suggestion, as amended, to the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism with a request that he report thereon to the Economic Development Committee and include in his report an analysis of TEDCO's future and potential future role in the City of Toronto's economic development and strategy;

(2)requested the Chief Administrative Officer, in consultation with the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, to report to the next meeting of the Economic Development Committee on the status of the review of the Toronto Economic Development Corporation (TEDCO) Board of Directors and on the issue of the new Board's composition; and

(3)requested the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, in consultation with appropriate staff, to submit a report to the Economic Development Committee on the environmental requirements for remediating the brownfield lands in the port area; and

(4)requested appropriate City staff to report on the environmental requirements for remediating the brownfield lands in the port area.

(November 2, 1998) from the City Clerk, forwarding the action taken by the Urban Environment and Development Committee at its meeting on November 2, 1998, referring the following suggestion, embodied in the communication (August 10, 1998) from Mr. Tony O'Donohue, President, Environmental Probe Ltd., to the Economic Development Committee for consideration:

"(4)that City Council develop a marketing strategy for attracting industries;".

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The following persons appeared before the Economic Development Committee in connection with the foregoing matter:

-Mr. Erkki Pukonen, President and CEO;

-Mr. Bob Howald, Executive Vice-President;

-Ms. Silvia Rinaldi, Director of Financial Planning; and

-Mr. Tony O'Donohue, President, Environmental Probe Ltd.

(c)The Potential Impact of Bill 160, The Education Quality Improvement Act

on Charges for Use of School Board Facilities.

The Economic Development Committee reports having:

(1)adopted the report (November 2, 1998) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism; and

(2)requested the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism to provide an overview of a coordinated response to issues and recommendations emanating from the School Tax Committee, the User Fee Committee and the Mutual Services Agreement.

(November 2, 1998) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism reporting on the potential financial implications of school board charges for City recreational use of school board facilities by the Parks and Recreation Division, and recommending that:

(1)Parks and Recreation in co-operation with other City staff continue negotiations with the respective school boards to develop and implement Mutual Service Agreements, with the overall objective being a zero net for both parties; and

(2)should it be necessary, the Parks and Recreation Division include the cost of any shortfall in the 1999 operating budget.

(d)Tree Maintenance Backlog.

The Economic Development Committee reports having deferred consideration of the following report from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism to the next meeting of the Economic Development Committee and requested the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, to report at that time on:

(1)the best practices in place with respect to tree maintenance in the former municipalities;

(2)any benchmarks which have been, or could have been, utilized in this regard; and

(3)the feasibility of the City contracting out these services.

(November 4, 1998) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, reporting on city-wide forestry levels and backlogs, outlining a course of action to bring service back to an acceptable level, and recommending that:

(1)this report be received for information;

(2)consideration be given to increased forestry program funding during the 1999 and 2000 operating budget deliberations in order to attain acceptable service standards;

(3)staff continue to investigate opportunities for efficiencies and improvements to service standards during the amalgamation process; and

(4)this report be forwarded to the Budget Committee for their consideration and deliberation.

(e)Film Permit Issuance - Review of Practices, Procedures, Policies and By-laws.

The Economic Development Committee reports having deferred consideration of the following report to the next meeting of the Economic Development Committee.

(i)(September 8, 1998) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, reporting on an overview of the importance of the film industry to the economy of the City; outlining one unified By-law and comprehensive guidelines to regulate the use of public property for location filming; and recommending that:

(1)the Economic Development Committee endorse the attached Guidelines for Filming in the City of Toronto and City of Toronto Code of Conduct for Cast and Crew. (Appendices 1 and 2);

(2)film location permitting for Toronto be coordinated by the Toronto Film and Television Office in Economic Development with decision making remaining decentralized;

(3)the Economic Development Committee endorse the attached By-law (Appendix 3) and recommend that the City Solicitor be authorized to introduce the necessary Bill in Council to give effect thereto; and

(4)the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism report back as necessary on future developments in the film and television sector including any operational requirements.

(ii)(November 13, 1998) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism providing revised filming guidelines.

(f)Viva Magnetics (Canada) Limited, 1663 Neilson Road.

The Economic Development Committee reports having adopted the following report:

(November 2, 1998) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, providing an overview of the proposed Viva Magnetics (Canada) Limited investment in a new manufacturing facility in the City of Toronto, advising the report was prepared in compliance with the City of Toronto policies respecting business travel, and recommending that this report be received for information.

(g)Report on Economic Development Attendance at the Incoming Call Centre

Management Show and Exposition, Denver, Colorado., September 1-3, 1998.

The Economic Development Committee reports having received the following report for information:

(October 26, 1998) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, providing a review of the Incoming Call Centre Management trade show and exposition held in early September, 1998 as a forum for promoting the City of Toronto's call centre capabilities and attracting call centre companies to Toronto, and recommending that this report be received for information.

(h)Toronto Hydro - Northwind Toronto District Cooling Project.

The Economic Development Committee reports having requested:

(1)the Chair of Toronto Hydro to provide Economic Development Committee members with background information on the Toronto Hydro/Northwind project, including:

(a)documentation respecting the partnership agreement;

(b)briefing notes on Bill 135; and

(c)information on deregulation of the energy industry; and

(2)the Chief Administrative Officer to report to Council, through the Economic Development Committee, on:

(a)the impact the Northwind Project would have on the deep lake water cooling project of the Toronto District Heating Corporation; and

(b)the ability of the City to influence the directions of both Toronto Hydro and the Toronto District Heating Corporation (TDHC), in particular, how Toronto Hydro and TDHC could be directed to work co-operatively to develop deep lake water cooling, which could be supplemented by ice cooling.

(Undated) material filed by Mr. Todd Wilcox, Vice-President, Sales, Customer & Energy Services Division, Toronto Hydro Electric Commission.

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The following persons appeared before the Economic Development Committee in connection with the foregoing matter:

-Councillor Jack Layton, Don River;

-Mr. Mark Anshan, Chair, Toronto Hydro; and

-Mr. John Brooks, President and CEO, Toronto Hydro.

Respectfully submitted,

BRIAN ASHTON,

Chair

Toronto, November 16, 1998

(Report No. 6 of The Economic Development Committee, including an addition thereto, was adopted, as amended, by City Council on November 25, 26 and 27, 1998.)