ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
S P E C I A L M E E T I N G
A G E N D A
**PLEASE NOTE THE MEETING LOCATION IS METRO HALL**
Date of Meeting:Monday, January 25, 1999Enquiry:Christine Archibald
Time: 9:30 a.m. | Committee Administrator, 392-7039
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1.10:00 A.M.THE TORONTO LION DANCE FESTIVAL (WARD 25 -
DOWNTOWN).
PRESENTATION BY MR. KEVIN LEE, SCADDING COURT
Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism
(January 4, 1999)
Recommending that:
(1)the Lion Dance Festival programme be approved in principle and be deemed to be in the
interest of the City;
(2)the Economic Development Committee request the Grant Review Committee to allocate
funds of $10,000.00 to the Scadding Court Community Centre for the staging of this event in
June 1999; and
(3)Toronto Parks and Recreation Division provide appropriate staff resources to assist with
the Lion Dance Festival.
2.HARMONIZATION OF USER FEES.
NOTE: THE REPORT FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT, CULTURE AND TOURISM REQUESTED AT THE LAST MEETING
WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE AT THIS MEETING.
City Clerk
(November 25, 1998)
Forwarding to the Economic Development Committee the action of the User Fee Committee
on November 24, 1998, and recommending:
(1)(a)Policy Principles
-Recreation programs are important municipal services which contribute significant personal,
social, economic and environmental benefits which enhance the well-being of Toronto
citizens, their neighbourhoods and the local economy;
-the City of Toronto shall ensure all residents year-round accessibility to high quality
community recreation and leisure programs regardless of their ability to pay;
-the City of Toronto shall ensure equity and fairness to taxpayers and contribute to the long
term vitality of public recreation services provided by the City and the voluntary and
not-for-profit sectors; and
-the City of Toronto shall encourage maximum opportunity for the enjoyable, healthful,
satisfying and creative use of leisure time;
(b)Policy Elements
-Client and taxpayers at the forefront of pricing decisions ;
-consistency City-wide;
-quality service standards not influenced by user fees;
-accessibility strategies;
-price based on benefits to user, benefits to community and operating costs; and
-accountability;
(c)Implementation Guidelines
-Establish list of services which do not charge a user fee and are available universally;
-where a user fee is to be charged, fees to be based on different levels of cost recovery (10%
to over 100%)
-harmonize January 1999, followed by stable price strategy to ensure future adjustments are
gradual;
-establish effective measures to provide access to low income individuals and high need
communities;
-monitor and adjust fees on an annual basis prior to the submission of the annual budget; and
-utilize a variety of effective user fee methods, including current technologies to enhance
customer service (e.g. access "smart" card and improved registration system);
(2)"WHEREAS recreational services in the City of Toronto are a key component in providing
a healthy City and contributing to the quality of life in communities across Toronto;
AND WHEREAS Toronto should be committed to equal access to these services, regardless
of income, age or geographic location;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the User Fee Committee, after having now
completed the public consultation process, recommend the harmonization of all user fees for
recreational services by the City of Toronto effective January 1, 1999;
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT the User Fee Committee recommends the
elimination of all user fees for drop in programs, subscriber programs and basic instructional
programs.";
(3)that the surcharge for programs and activities for participants outside the City of Toronto
area be retained;
(4)that 'high needs' communities be exempt from paying user fees for specialized programs;
(5)that an access policy be considered that would ensure low income families and individuals
are not penalized;
(6)that the Budget Committee be requested to consider Parks and Recreation revenues being
placed in general revenues and the Parks and Recreation budget being considered outside the
framework of revenues generated;
(7)that Toronto Community Council's position (November 12, 1998) that there be no User
Fees in the City of Toronto be reiterated; and
(8)that the mandate of the User Fee Committee be expanded to address the issue of
recreational permits with a similar comprehensive consultation process as that undertaken for
user fees for recreation programs.
(A)Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism
(Requested report will not be available for this meeting.)
(B)Anne Dubas, President, CUPE Local 79
(December 10, 1998)
Opposing the introduction of user fees as it is felt that the principle of universal access will be
destroyed forever with the introduction of even minimal user fees.
(C)City Clerk, North York Community Council
(December 10, 1998)
Reporting that North York Community Council, on December 10, 1998, referred the matter
of Parks and Recreation User Fees and the following motions to the Chief Administrative
Officer to establish a broad priority setting exercise including user fees and all other fees so
that Council can collectively arrive at a decision on its priorities:
(1)Councillor Filion moved that Community Councils be allocated a per capita budget to set
priorities on such areas as Parks and Recreation user fees, snow removal and garbage pick-up;
(2)Councillor King moved that:
(a)the North York Community Council supports in principle that the harmonization of user
fees for Parks and Recreation programs should be revenue neutral; and
(b)the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism be requested to
develop a clear policy for the subsidization of programs;
(3)Councillor Shiner moved that the North York Community Council supports in principle
the charging of user fees for Parks and Recreation programs, except for public skating and
outdoor swimming pools, and that the user fee policy also facilitate the needs of those who
cannot afford such programs.
(D)Ms. Maureen Boulter, Chairperson, Lakeshore Area Multi-Services Project Inc. (LAMP)
(January 12, 1999)
Requesting the Economic Development Committee to vote for Option #5 from the City's
Consultation Guide.
(E)Ms. Jasmin Earle, Chair, The Etobicoke Brighter Futures Coalition
(January 12, 1999)
Requesting that the Economic Development Committee support the removal of most user
fees for recreation services.
3.10:30 A.M.EMPLOYMENT AREA REVITALIZATION PROGRAM.
PRESENTATION
Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism
(January 4, 1999)
Introducing members of the Economic Development Committee to the Local Partnership
Program which encompasses approaches to revitalizing retail and employment areas, and
recommending this report be received for information.
4.11:00 A.M.TORONTO SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE
CENTRE/MEDTT/PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTOR PARTNERSHIP.
PRESENTATION
Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism
(January 5, 1999)
Informing and seeking support from Members of City Council for the establishment of a new
Toronto Small Business Enterprise Centre and to proceed in partnership with the Ministry of
Economic Development, Trade and Tourism (MEDTT) in the delivery of this
program/service, and recommending that:
(1)the City of Toronto proceed to sign a Letter of Agreement with the Ministry of Economic
Development, Trade and Tourism (MEDTT) regarding the establishment of a Toronto Small
Business Enterprise Centre (Appendix 1);
(2)the Economic Development Division report back to the Economic Development
Committee with further details regarding the composition of the public/private sector
partnership;
(3)the Economic Development Division prepare a business plan and report back to the
Economic Development Committee; and
(4)the appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to
give effect thereto.
5.11:30 A.M.FACTORY THEATRE CAPITAL REQUEST.
DEPUTATIONS
Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism
(December 15, 1998)
Recommending that:
(1)authority be granted to enter into an agreement with the Factory Theatre's bank for a
guarantee of a line of credit in the amount of $200,000.00 for the period from February 10,
1999 to February 9, 2004, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Solicitor and Chief
Financial Officer and Treasurer;
(2)authority be granted to enter into an agreement with the Factory Theatre with respect to
the line of credit guarantee on terms and conditions approved by the City Solicitor, the Chief
Financial Officer and Treasurer and the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture
and Tourism, including the taking and registration of any security interest against the assets
and property of the Factory Theatre as considered appropriate by those officials in order to
protect the interests of the City of Toronto; and
(3)the appropriate officials be authorized to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.
6.BOARD COMPOSITION FOR TORONTO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION (TEDCO).
(Deferred from last meeting)
Chief Administrative Officer and Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and
Tourism
(December 9, 1998)
Responding to a request by the Economic Development Committee for a status report on the
review of the governance structure of TEDCO, a process for filling the 3 vacancies on an
interim basis, and recommending that:
(1)Council confirm the attached amendments to TEDCO's By-Law No. 1 and By-Law No. 3
as passed by the Board of Directors on April 14, 1998 to set the term of Council Members on
the Board of Directors at 18 months as requested by the Council of the City of Toronto;
(2)the study of the role, mandate and composition of TEDCO's governance structure
currently being undertaken through the Task Force on ABCs by the Chief Administrative
Officer be coordinated with the study requested by the Economic Development Committee on
TEDCO's future and potential future role in the City of Toronto's economic development
strategy;
(3)in the interim, the seven incumbent board members continue to serve on the board and the
three vacancies be filled by Councillor Brian Ashton as Chair of the Economic Development
Committee and two citizens nominated by the Mayor;
(4)once these appointments have been made, the Board of Directors elect a Chair from among
its voting members and the President of TEDCO would be a Director ex officio; and
(5)the appropriate officials be authorized to take the necessary steps to give effect thereto.
7.UNIFORM POLICY FOR LEASHED AND UNLEASHED DOGS IN CITY PARKS.
Secretary, Board of Health for the City of Toronto Health Unit
(December 16, 1998)
Forwarding the action of the Board of Health on December 1, 1998, in which it referred the
following recommendations of Community Councils with respect to the Uniform Policy for
Leashed and Unleashed Dogs in City Parks, the establishment of leash-free zones in the City
and the regulation of dog walkers, to the Economic Development Committee for
consideration:
From Toronto Community Council:
"(6)the following off leash hours be instituted in Jean Sibelius Park for a period of six
months:
Weekdays : 7:00 a.m - 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Weekends:8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
(7)the Park Users' Committee of the Annex Residents' Association be recognized as the
"dog watch community group" for the Jean Sibelius Park, as requested by City policy on
leash-free areas in City parks."
From Etobicoke Community Council:
"(2)strongly supported the introduction of leash-free areas in City Parks and endorsed the
Uniform Policy for Leashed and Unleashed Dogs in Parks;
(4)endorsed the Stoop and Scoop Provision of the proposed by-law and its appropriate
enforcement."
From North York Community Council:
"(1)WHEREAS our recreational parks are being overrun by irresponsible dog owners who
are allowing their dogs to run loose; and
WHEREAS the responsible dog owner has become increasingly fed up with the conduct of
the irresponsible dog owner; and
WHEREAS the irresponsible dog owner has put the City in a very difficult situation; and
WHEREAS it has contributed in the public having less faith is trusting loose dogs; and
WHEREAS the City's enforcement of the dog loose leash by-law should become heightened;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City's Health Department carry out aggressive
enforcement of the following by-laws as they relate to dogs and dog owners:
Dog loose leash, stoop and scoop, noise and biting.;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT:
(1)should an offence be acknowledged by the City's Health Department, the dog owner be
given written warning on a first and second offence of the by-law; and
(2)should a third offence be acknowledged by the City's Health Department, that a fine be set
for the dog owner at a minimum fine of $1,000.00;
AND:
"5.Recommendation (4) embodied in the joint report (June 30, 1998) from the Commissioner
of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism and the Medical Officer of Health, as
amended by Clause 1 of Report No. 7 of the Community and Neighbourhood Services
Committee, be amended to provide for the following:
'That the off-leash area in Sherwood Park be discontinued pending the fast track evaluation
that is currently under way.';
and that this amendment also be forwarded to the Economic Development Committee;"
(A)Interim Contact, Scarborough Community Council
(November 18, 1998)
Advising that Scarborough Community Council on November 12, 1998, made no
recommendation with respect to The Uniform Policy for Leashed and Unleashed Dogs in
Parks.
(B)Interim Contact, Etobicoke Community Council
(October 22, 1998)
Forwarding the action of the Etobicoke Community Council on October 15, 1998, and
advising that the Etobicoke Community Council:
(1)endorsed the following proposals of the Toronto Humane Society with respect to the draft
animal care and control legislation that Toronto City Council:
(i)adopt a policy whereby all animals that are adopted from municipal pounds are
micro-chipped;
(ii)adopt a policy whereby guard dogs and personal assistance dogs are micro-chipped; and
(iii)consult with a micro-chip company on the means to administer such a system;
(2)strongly supported the introduction of leash-free areas in City Parks and endorsed the
Uniform Policy for Leashed and Unleashed Dogs in Parks;
(3)endorsed the recommendations of the Animal Alliance of Canada, the Animal Protection
Institute, the Canadian Alliance for Furbearing Animals and Zoocheck Canada Inc. For
amendments to the draft animal care and control legislation; and
(4)endorsed the Stoop and Scoop Provision of the proposed by-law and its appropriate
enforcement.
8.FUTURE OF THE WORLD CITY COMMITTEE.
Chair, World City Committee
(December 17, 1998)
Forwarding the action of the World City Committee on December 16, 1998, and
recommending to City Council that the World City Committee continue for an additional six
months, with its present mandate and terms of reference and the quorum for the World City
Committee be set at a minimum of five (5) members.
(A)Excerpt of Clause No. 2 of Report No. 2 of The Committee to Review The Final Report
of the Toronto Transition Team, titled "Terms of Reference for Special Task Forces", as
adopted by The Council of the City of Toronto at its meeting held on March 4, 5 and 5, 1998
9.FASHION INDUSTRY LIAISON COMMITTEE (FILC) MEMBERSHIP.
Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism
(January 4, 1999)
Addressing motions moved by Councillors Brown and Moscoe, that representatives of the
Etobicoke and North York garment industries be added to the membership of FILC, and
recommending that this report be received for information.
(A)City Clerk
(November 6, 1998)
Forwarding to the Economic Development Committee the action taken by City Council on
October 28, 29 and 30, 1998 (Clause No. 3 of Report No. 3 of the Economic Development
Committee, headed "Fashion Industry Liaison Committee Membership and 1997/1998
Activities"), and advising that Council amended the Clause by adding the following:
"It is further recommended that:
(1)Councillor Kelly be appointed to the Fashion Industry Liaison Committee as the
representative of the Economic Development Committee; and
(2)the following motions be referred to the Economic Development Committee for
consideration:
Moved by Councillor Brown:
'It is further recommended that a representative of the Etobicoke garment industry be
added to the membership of the Fashion Industry Liaison Committee.'
Moved by Councillor Moscoe:
'It is further recommended that a representative of the North York garment district be
added to the membership of the Fashion Industry Liaison Committee.'"
10.L.B. PEARSON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - DEVELOPMENT PLAN.
Commissioner of Economic Development and Culture
(January 5, 1999)
Revised report providing a summary of the key issues related to the dispute between the
Greater Toronto Airports Authority and Air Canada in regard to the Airport Development
Plan, and recommending that the Economic Development Committee:
(1)request the City's nominees to the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) Board, and
appropriate GTAA staff, to provide an update of the Authority's activities, including progress
on the Airport Development Program, at the Committee's meeting on February 12, 1999; and
(2)forward a copy of this report to the GTAA and Air Canada for their information.
(A)Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Government Relations, Air Canada
addressed to Councillor Rob Davis
(November 16, 1998)
Advising that Air Canada does not support the redevelopment plan in its present form and
recommending that the Greater Toronto Airport Authority (GTAA) develop a cost-effective
development plan for Pearson that promotes growth, creates jobs in the Greater Toronto Area,
keeps air travel affordable for everyone, and establishes Pearson International Airport as a
major North American hub.
(B)Communication dated November 20, 1998, addressed to Mr. R. Lamar Durrett, President
and Chief Executive Officer, Air Canada Centre 271, from Mr. Louis A. Turpen, President
and Chief Executive Officer, Greater Toronto Airports Authority
Forwarding comments regarding the "scope and cost" of the Airport Development Program
(ADP).
11.COMPANY EXPANSION - I D M D MANUFACTURING INC., 45 PROGRESS
AVENUE (WARD 15 - SCARBOROUGH CITY CENTRE).
Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism
(January 6, 1999)
Providing an overview of the proposed I D M D Manufacturing Inc. 106,000 sq. ft. facility
space expansion in the City of Toronto, and recommending that this report be received for
information.
12.EXTENSION OF THE MOBILE FOOD CONCESSION CONTRACT - THE
TORONTO HARBOUR COMMISSIONERS' WATERFRONT PARK (WARD 25 -
DON RIVER).
Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism
(January 4, 1999)
Recommending that:
(1)the current agreement between the City and Mr. Andreas Dimitropoulos to operate two
mobile food mobile units on a seasonal basis in the Toronto Harbour Commissioners'
Waterfront Park be extended for additional two years to October 31st, 2000; and
(2)the extension be subject to the terms of the agreement as contained in Mr. Dimitropoulos'
response to Quotation Request No. 94-9403-14063 and the terms as set out in this report in
the form acceptable to the City Solicitor and the Commissioner of Corporate Services.
13.YARDS RATIONALIZATION UPDATE.
Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism
NOTE: THIS REPORT WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE AT THE MEETING.
14.FILM PERMITTING - UPDATE.
(Note: The Economic Development Committee, on November 16, 1998, deferred
consideration of the report (September 8, 1998) from the Commissioner of Economic
Development, Culture and Tourism, pending further reports on the impact of introducing a
permit fee, and on suggested motions of Councillor Flint.)
Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism
(January 5, 1999)
Clarifying the reporting on the operation of the Film and TV Office with respect to
harmonized bylaws for film permit issuance, operational review and the potential to introduce
user fees for film permits, and recommending that the recommendations of report
ECO-98-41 Film Permit Issuance Review of Practices, Procedures, Policies and Bylaws be
approved.
(A)Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism
(September 8, 1998)
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.
(B)Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism
(November 13, 1998)
Providing revised filming guidelines.
(C)Yolanda Adamovsky
(Undated)
Opposing the film policy.
(D)S.R. Battista
(October 16, 1998)
Opposing the film policy.
15.COMPANY RELOCATION - CLEAN WEAR PRODUCTS LTD.
(WARD 14 - SCARBOROUGH WEXFORD)
Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism
(January 4, 1999)
Reviewing and highlighting the activities of Clean Wear Products Ltd. and the Division's
working relationship with the real estate industry and the manufacturing community in
Toronto, and recommending that this report be received for information.
16."THANK YOU TORONTO/ONTARIO" CAMPAIGN.
Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism
(January 4, 1999)
Recommending that this report be received.
17.PROPOSED BANK MERGERS UPDATE.
Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism
(January 5, 1999)
Reporting on the decision of the Minister of Finance on the proposed bank mergers and
recommending that:
(1)staff continue to monitor this issue and report to the Economic Development Committee as
required; and
(2)Economic Development Committee establish an ongoing forum with the financial services
sector including all of the major banks in Toronto, to address the issues surrounding the
structural and technological changes occurring domestically and nationally in the financial
services industry. These forums will provide input to the City's Economic Development
Strategy Plan.
18.COMMENTS ON SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO THE REPORT:
FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING A TELECOMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY
AND RELATED MATTERS RESPECTING RIGHTS-OF-WAY ACCESS AND USE
Chief Administrative Officer
(January 11, 1999)
Commenting on the compatibility of the proposed amendments with the CAO intent to
introduce a corporate-wide and strategic City approach to telecom issues, and recommending
that:
(1)recommendation one of the telecommunications report dated November 26, 1998, from
the Chief Administrative Officer, be deleted;
(2)any viable proposal from a telecommunications provider be subject to a full business case
analysis by the Telecommunications Working Group and the Chief Financial Officer to
identify the benefits that will accrue to the City on pre-determined factors and the merit of
entering into an Agreement where the provider requires a term exceeding five years;
(3)the CAO be authorized, as previously recommended, to establish the inter-departmental
Working Group given the Corporate-wide and strategic purpose of its tasks and further, that
the Economic Development Committee consider whether the interests of Councillors would
be better met by serving as a Steering Committee to the staff Working Group;
(4)a suitable alternative to the Corporate Services Committee for reporting by the Working
Group to the Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee for action and to each of the
Economic Development and Corporate Services Committees for information; and
(5)the proposed motion to add recommendation (5) to the November 26, 1998 report of the
Chief Administrative Officer, be deferred pending recommendations from the Chief Financial
Officer on overall City finance policy strategy and practices.
(Deferred from the Economic Development Committee meeting of December 11, 1998,
pending a response from the Chief Administrative Officer on amendments proposed at
Committee.)
(A)Chief Administrative Officer
(November 26, 1998)
Providing a review of the context, the use of City rights-of-way and road allowances for
telecommunications infrastructure, an overview of the legislative environment for
municipalities, and recommending that:
(1)the City of Toronto not establish a telecommunications authority, as defined at this time,
since regulation of the industry is under federal jurisdiction and no authority exists for
municipalities to establish a body of this type;
(2)protection of City interests and its own use of the rights-of-way be maintained without
imposing a five-year term for Agreements with telecom providers;
(3)Council authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to form an inclusive inter-departmental
working group for the purpose of exchanging information and facilitating coordination,
internal and external planning with respect to telecom initiatives; and
(4)the inter-departmental working group report to the Corporate Services Committee through
the Chief Administrator's Office on City needs and uses for its own infrastructure, best uses
of these assets in the interest of the public and businesses, as well as longer-term strategic
measures.
19.PROPOSED CHANGES TO REVENUE CANADA TAXATION POLICY AND
HERITAGE CANADA'S FEDERAL PRODUCTION SERVICES TAX CREDIT.
Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism
(January 5, 1999)
To influence Federal Government policy and maintain Canada and Toronto's competitive
advantage in the film and television industry, and recommending that:
(1)the Economic Development Committee request Revenue Canada continue their current
practices with respect to treatment of foreign personnel and tax waiver periods;
(2)the Economic Development Committee request that Heritage Canada maintain the Federal
Production Services Tax Credit at its' current level;
(3)this report be forwarded to the relevant Ministers and members of Parliament and staff be
directed to follow up as is appropriate; and
(4)the Minister of Heritage be requested to clarify the position of the Federal government and
respond to the concerns of the Toronto film and television industry.
20.SPACE EXPANSION TO THE LOWER LOBBY OF THE BLUMA APPEL
THEATRE.
Chair, The Board of Management of the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts
(January 9, 1999)
Requesting the expedition of Council approval to increase the public space available in the
lower Bluma Appel Theatre lobby to alleviate over-crowding and to provide better patron
service facilities.
21.WOODBINE PARK DEVELOPMENT - 1999: PROJECT MANAGEMENT.
Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism
(January 15, 1999)
Addressing the need to provide for the continuance of a performance management agreement
with EMM Financial Corporation (EMM) to complete the remaining phases of development
of Woodbine Park, applying City funds and funds from others, and recommending that
subject to the approval of the 1999-2003 Parks & Recreation Capital Works Program, the
continuance of the work by EMM be approved in accordance with the June 30th, 1998
amending agreement to the Section 37 Agreement between the City of Toronto, EMM and the
Ontario Jockey Club, applying City funds and funds from others.
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