THE CITY OF TORONTO

Clerk's Department

Minutes of the Economic Development Committee

Meeting No. 4

Monday, March 29, 1999,

and Tuesday, April 6, 1999.

The Economic Development Committee met on Monday, March 29, 1999, and Tuesday, April 6, 1999, in Committee Room 2, 2nd Floor, City Hall, Toronto, commencing at 9:30 a.m.

No Declarations of Interest pursuant to the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act were declared.

Confirmation of Minutes.

On motion by Councillor Holyday, the Minutes of the meetings of the Economic Devleopment Committee held on January 25, 1999, and February 12, 1999 were confirmed.

4.11999 Operating Budget

The Economic Development Committee gave consideration to the 1999 Operating Budget for the Department of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, and also gave consideration to the following reports and communications:

-(March 5, 1999) from the City Clerk advising that the Budget Committee has completed its preliminary review of the 1999 Operating Budget and directed:

(1)that the 1999 Operating Budget, together with the communication (March 5, 1999) from Councillor Tom Jakobek, Chair, Budget Committee, be forwarded to all Community Councils and Standing Committees for consideration;

(2)that the preliminary recommendations of the Budget Committee be forwarded to the Community Councils and Standing Committees for information; and

(3)that the Community Councils and Standing Committees be requested to forward their recommendations pertaining to the 1999 Operating Budget to the Budget Committee prior to the commencement of the "wrap-up" meetings on April 6, 1999.

-(March 19, 1999) from Ms. Anne Dubas, President, CUPE Local 79, requesting that full-time permanent positions be retained so that there is a base of seasoned knowledgeable staff, and urging Members of the Committee to support budget initiatives which will provide quality services to the public.

-(undated) Mark S. Hayes, Toronto Islands Residential Community Trust, requesting that ferry fares not increase again, but if a fare increase is necessary, urging the Committee to implement the suggestions contained in this submission to alleviate the impact on those who are not the prime targets of this increase but who will be most adversely affected.

-Submission from the Chief Administrative Officer on the Preliminary Operating Budget

-Economic Development, Culture and Tourism 1999 Operating Budget Presentation to the Economic Development Committee.

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

-Michael Rosenberg, Toronto;

-Ken Amoroso, Membership Secretary, CUPE Local 79; and

-Mark Hayes, on behalf of users of the Toronto Island Park.

On motion by Councillor Silva, the Economic Development Committee advised the Budget Committee that it does not support a reduction of $200,000 in the Department's 1999 Operating Budget for International Marketing.

On motion by Councillor Bussin, the Economic Development Committee recommended to the Budget Committee that:

(1)the Chief Administrative Officer's 1999 Operating Budget recommendations with respect to:

-Customer and Business Support

-Culture and Heritage Toronto

-Special Events

be adopted; and

(2)if the Economic Development Committee's recommendation for a $53.00 fee per location film permit be implemented, that the 1999 Operating Budget for Economic Development, Culture and Tourism be adjusted to reflect the corresponding revenue loss of $250,000.

Councillor Giansante assumed the Chair.

On motion by Councillor Ashton, the Committee requested the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism to report to the Budget Committee on:

(1)the impact of golf fees and the policy, program objectives and competitiveness on public golf courses; and

(2)the financial impact of reducing the fees to public golf courses to Seniors for entrance on Fridays to the same rate that is charged for other week days.

Councillor Ashton resumed the Chair.

(Budget Committee; cc: Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism - April 6, 1999)

(Report No. 6, Clause 17 (a))

4.2Update on Activities of the Greater Toronto Airports Authority

The Economic Development Committee heard a presentation from City of Toronto appointees to the Board of Directors of the Greater Toronto Airports Authority. During consideration of this matter the Committee had before it a submission from the Greater Toronto Airports Authority titled "Airport Development Plan Overview".

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

-Gerry Meinzer, Member, Board of Directors, Greater Toronto Airports Authority;

-Robert Bandeen, Member, Board of Directors, Greater Toronto Airports Authority; and

-Sharon Moss, Member, Board of Directors, Greater Toronto Airports Authority.

Councillor Giansante assumed the Chair.

On motion by Councillor Ashton, the Committee established a Sub-committee consisting of Councillor Ashton and Councillor Silva with a mandate to meet with the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism to discuss the Airport Development Plan and its implications on the airport's tenants and report back to the Committee on the outcome of the discussions.

Councillor Ashton resumed the Chair.

On motion by Councillor Giansante, the Committee referred the following motion to the Sub-Committee for consideration:

"That The Honourable Michael Collonette, Minister of Transport, be requested not to extend the deadline for fitting plans with hush kits beyond the year 2002, and that the Chapter 3 planes be accelerated by two years in line with planes coming from the United States."

(Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism - April 7, 1999)

(Report No. 6, Clause 17 (b))

4.3Toronto Arts Council's 1999 Budget Submission

The Economic Development Committee gave consideration to the 1999 Budget Submission for Toronto Arts Council from Anne Collins, President, Toronto Arts Council recommending that:

(1)Toronto Arts Council's 1999 administration grant be approved at the requested level of $655,154.00;

(2)Toronto Arts Council be granted permission to make a withdrawal in the amount of $43,000.00 from its Loan Program to address one-time costs related to Y2K issues and a major upgrading of its information systems;

(3)the Chief Administrative Officer's recommendations on the Consolidated Grants Budget be supported, including the redistribution of $1.378.8 thousand amongst the existing grant service areas to begin to address levelling up of service issues which would result in Arts and Culture Grants being increased by $99.3 thousand;

(4)the Committee endorse in principle TAC's request to phase-in a minimum of $400,000.00 to the Arts and Culture grants budget to extend programs to artists all across the City; and

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

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

-Anne Collins, President, Toronto Arts Council;

-Albert Shultz, Street Legal; and

-Drew Huffman, Bay Consulting.

On motion by Councillor Silva, the Economic Development Committee:

(1)recommended to the Budget Committee the adoption of Recommendations (1), (2) and (5) of the report (March 26, 1999) from Anne Collins, President, Toronto Arts Council; and

(2)submitted Recommendations (3) and (4) of the above-noted report, to the Budget Committee without recommendation for its consideration.

(Budget Committee - April 6, 1999)

(Report No. 6, Clause 17 (c))

4.4Toronto Television Film Office Policy Direction and Update on Fees for Location Film Permit

The Economic Development Committee gave consideration to the report (March 11, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism providing the background and principles with regard to film permit user fees and the process and budget required to implement the city-wide amalgamation of film permitting through the Toronto Film and Television Office, and recommending that:

(1)should the Economic Development Committee and Council decide that fees must be collected, a fee structure be determined in keeping with the principle that revenues generated be reinvested in the TFTO and its programs, that a fee of $150 per permit be approved and the industry be notified;

(2)the principles articulated in this report for the development of any user fee policy with regard to film permitting, be endorsed;

(3)July 1, 1999 be set as the implementation date of the amalgamated Film and Television Office and that the additional resources for city-wide permitting of $278,000 per annum be added to the budget (see Appendix 2) and approved to allow the implementation process to begin;

(4)all fees associated with this industry which are currently assessed by any City division, Agency, Board or Commission be collected by the TFTO as part of its customer service initiative to address the industry's need for streamlined services, and be distributed from the TFTO to the appropriate group; and that staff from the Economic Development Division work with the affected groups and the Film Liaison Industry Committee on a comprehensive plan to give effect to this proposal;

(5)the Commissioner develop a comprehensive policy related to fees charged and revenues generated with respect to filming by all City departments, Agencies, Boards and Commissions in an effort to have a consistent and fair approach to supporting this important economic sector, and that no fee be levied over and above those stipulated as part of the charge; and

(6)the appropriate officials take the required actions to implement this report.

The Committee also gave consideration to the following submissions:

-(March 8, 1999) from Alan Goluboff, Directors Guild of Canada urging the Committee to reject the recommendation to implement a permit fee, and asking that the matter be re-examined at the Film Liaison Industry Committee.

-(March 12, 1999) from Cara N. Martin, Director of Industrial Relations and Toronto Operations, Canadian Film and Television Production Association, advising that the implementation of a user fee may result in production moving away from Toronto and ending by saying that it supports the work done by the Toronto Film and Television Office but feels that it is inappropriate for the industry to fund its operation.

-(March 19, 1999) from Mr. Charles Braive suggesting that formal consultations should be undertaken with the Film Liaison Industry Committee before implementing any of the proposals and urging the Committee to use every resource at their disposal to delay or defeat this proposal until proper consultations can take place.

-(March 21, 1999) from Mr. Avi R. Federgreen, Film Location Manager, Federgreen Consulting Services, Inc. requesting that Toronto re-think implementing a city-wide permit fee process and suggesting that further consultation with the Film Liaison Industry Committee is needed before a city-wide process is mandated.

-(March 26, 1999) from Robin Chetwynd, Chief Administrative Officer, ACTRA Toronto Performers, opposing any measures which dissuade production from locating in Toronto, and recommending the Committee consider the options proposed by the industry through the Film Liaison Industry Committee, including innovative ideas that would see industry partners effectively participate in the cost of running the film office.

-(March 28, 1999) from Byron Martin, Directors Guild of Canada, Location Caucus Representative, Ontario District Council and National Executive Board, Opposing the implementation of a permit user fee.

-(March 22, 1999) from Myron Hoffert, DGC/ODC A.D. Caucus Representative objecting to the potential implementation of permit fees for location use in Metro Toronto.

-(March 29, 1999) from Randy Kennedy, DGC Location Manager, requesting that a fee of $50.00 be set for major productions and $25.00 for non-profit films.

-(March 29, 1999) from Henry Spencer for the R.C. Harris PAC recommending that:

(1)standard market rates should be charged for all commercial use of the R.C. Harris plant facility;

(2)these market rate fees (less direct costs to Metro) should be deposited in a special Heritage Reinvestment Fund, to be used for special restorations and upgrading work to the R.C. Harris plant that would otherwise not be funded out of Metro's maintenance or capital budgets. The revenue should not be used to offset any normal budgeted costs associated with the facility;

(3)expenditures from this reinvestment fund should be subject to review by the R.C. Harris Public Advisory Committee (PAC). The purpose of PAC involvement with the fund would be to advise on works which would improve the character and quality of the facility according to the Heritage Conservation Principles; and

(4)such a fund would be to the benefit of the film/photography industry, as well as to the public. It would not be simply a new source of revenue for Metro, but would provide funds for Metro to undertake work at the R.C. Harris Filtration Plant which would not otherwise be funded, and which would improve the character and quality of the facility for the direct benefit of the film/photography industry.

-Submission from Nicholas J. Gray, FILC Committee Member, Director/Producer opposing the implementation of a permit fee.

-Bonnie Taylor, FILC Committee Member and General Manager of CAN DO opposing the issuance of a film permit fee.

-(March 29, 1999) from Manny Danelon, Industry Co-Chair, FILC opposing the implementation of a permit fee.

-(March 21, 1999) from Avi R. Federgreen, Film Location Manager opposing permit fees being charged to productions for filming in Toronto.

-(March 29, 1999) from Paul E. Kenyon, Commercial Production Association of Toronto opposing the implementation of a permit fee.

-(March 29, 1999) from Gail Thomson, Director, Location, Promotion and Services. Ontario Film Development Corporation recommending the Committee strongly endorse the mandate of the Toronto Film and Television Office serving the amalgamated City and requesting that the Economic Development Committee find funds from within Economic Development, Culture and Tourism to fund this strategic sector.

-(March 29, 1999) from Ferne Downey, Past President. ACTRA Toronto Performers opposing the implementation of a permit fee.

- (March 29, 1999)from William G. Fell, PS Production Services Ltd. opposing the implementation of a permit fee.

-(March 29, 1999) from Alan Goluboff, Directors Guild of Canada, Ontario District Council opposing the implementation of a permit fee

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

-Manny Danelon, Co-Chair, Film Liaison Industry Committee (FLIC);

-Alan Goluboff, Directors Guild of Canada, Ontario District Council;

-Byron Martin, Location Manager, Directors Guild of Canada, Toronto;

-Nicholas Gray, Member, FLIC, Toronto;

-Paul Kenyon, on behalf of Commercial Production Association of Toronto;

-Keith Cole, Toronto;

-Deborah McInnes, Liaison of Independent Filmakers of Toronto;

-Peter Lucas, Shoreline Limited, Toronto;

-Avi Federgreen, Location Manager, Toronto;

-Gail Thomson, Ontario Film Development Corporation, Toronto;

-Bonnie Taylor, c/o CAN DO, Toronto;

-Henry Spencer, Advisory Centre of the R.C. Harris Filtration Plant;

-Ferne Downey, ACTRA;

-Conrad Dowling;

-David Plant, Silicon Graphic Canada;

-Mimi Wolch, Business Agent, IATSE Local 873;

-John Kiru, Weston Business Improvement Area;

-William Fell, Production Services Ltd.; and

-Ranald Kennedy, DGC Location Manager, Toronto Locations.

On motion by Councillor Bussin, the Economic Development Committee recommended to the Budget Committee the adoption of the report (March 11, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism subject to amending Recommendation (1) by deleting the figure "$150" and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$53" and adding the words "on a 12 month trial basis" after the word "approved", so as to read:

"(1)That, should Economic Development Committee and Council decide that fees must be collected, a fee structure be determined in keeping with the principle that revenues generated be reinvested in the Toronto Film and Television Office and its programs, that a fee of $53.00 per permit be approved on a 12 month trial basis, and that the industry be notified;"

and forwarded these recommendations to the Budget Committee for consideration in conjunction with the 1999 Operating Budget.

The following motion placed by Councillor Silva lost on the following division of votes:

"That Recommendations (1) and (2) of the report (March 11, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism be deleted and the report as amended, be adopted".

Yeas:Councillors Ashton, Feldman, Silva - 3

Nays:Councillors Bussin, Cho, Giansante, Holyday, Pitfield - 5

(Budget Committee - April 6, 1999)

(Report No. 6, Clause 17 (d))

4.5Uniform Policy for Leashed and Unleashed Dogs in Parks (Including North Toronto - Ward 22 and North York Centre South - Ward 9)

The Economic Development Committee had before it a report (March 12, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism providing additional information as requested by City Council at their meeting of July 29, 30 and 31, 1998 and recommending that:

(1)all existing off-leash areas in the former City of Toronto, North York and Etobicoke, with the exception of Sherwood Park, continue for the present time. In the former City of Toronto only 4 out of 23 existing sites meet the new guidelines. It is therefore recommended that a site by site review be conducted during the next 12 months involving local residents and Councillors, with a report back to Toronto Community Council;

(2)in keeping with the recommendation from North York Community Council, the existing off-leash area at Sherwood Park be discontinued as a result of on-going concerns of neighbouring residents and park visitors;

(3)potential new off-leash areas that conform to the new off-leash guidelines, the following sites be further considered in association with the community and Councillors:

North York -- fenced in dog runs at Sunnybrook Park, Earl Bales Park and Downsview Dells Park

Etobicoke/York -- West Deane, Ravenscrest, Bloordale, Smythe, Cruikshank and Coronation Parks.

If there is support for these sites, a final decision would be made by the appropriate Community Council;

(4)the Medical Officer of Health be requested to report to the Board of Health and the Economic Development Committee, at a future date, regarding a policy and costs for more effective enforcement of existing bylaws regarding stoop and scoop and dogs off leash;

(5)at sites where problems with compliance to the bylaw are persistent, the Parks and Recreation Division be granted authority to suspend the off-leash areas and submit a report to the appropriate Community Council for review; and

(6)appropriate City staff be authorized to give effect thereto.

The Committee also had before it the following communications:

-(March 16, 1999) from Nancy Mueller, Chair, Community Standards (Sub-Committee of), Crime S.C.O.P.E. Etobicoke Office, opposing leash-free zones;

-(March 17, 1999) from the Beacon Hill Tenants Association opposing leash-free zones;

-(March 24, 1999) from Councillor David Miller, High Park - Parkdale, requesting the Committee to add Sorauren Park in his Ward to the new park sites be considered for off-leash dogs;

-(March 24, 1999) from Gail S. Gibson, President, Sherwood Park Dog Owners Association, requesting that the recommendation to discontinue the off-leash area in Sherwood Park be cancelled or deferred until the park users and area residents can hold a public meeting, obtain information and express their views on this matter;

-(March 25, 1999) from Jeffrey Y. Herman requesting that Sherwood Park be kept an off-leash park and that more off-leash parks be added;

-(March 26, 1999) from Vancy K. Kasper opposing eliminating the off-leash area and requesting deferral of this matter until the neighbours have had time to meet with their elected representatives;

-(March 26, 1999) from F.M. Kasper suggesting privatizing the policing and ticketing of the parks and deferring this matter until the issue can be properly solved;

-(March 26, 1999) from Naomi Kanc, Former President of the Sherwood Park Dog Owners Association, requesting that the fine be increased for failure to stoop and scoop to $1,000.00; raise the cost of a dog license to $50.00 per year, $75.00 for non-neutered and use that money to hire professional poop scoopers; make more off leash areas available in the area to reduce the congestion in Sherwood Park; and postpone decision until there has been community input;

-(undated) from Mike and Angel LeClair recommending institution of a fine for offences against a Stoop and Scoop by-law;

-(March 29, 1999) from Diane Barker recommending the retention of off-leash areas and requesting that a proper study be conducted before closure of any off-leash area;

-(undated) from Norman Steinhart and Pam Halpern opposing the recommendation of the North York Community Council to remove or reduce the off-leash areas of various parks and urging the Committee to defer the vote in order to explore a mutually agreeable solution;

-(undated) from area residents requesting that the owners who do not poop and scoop be fined;

-(undated) from Carla Hoyer requesting that the Committee not punish owners of domesticated pets by removing the minimal freedom they enjoy;

-(undated) from Dr. Robertson objecting to eliminating the off-leash area for dogs in Sherwood Park;

-(March 28, 1999) from Lars and Madeleine Henriksson opposing eliminating the off-leash area in Sherwood Park and restricting Sunnybrook to a fenced dog run;

-(undated) from D. Ross MacKinnon opposing the recommendations made by North York Community Council and not in opposition to fines for offences against On-Leash and Stoop and Scoop By-laws;

-(March 27, 1999) from Marissa Richmond and Stacey Curtis requesting that the existing off-leash areas continue and deferral of this matter for community input;

-(undated) from Dr. Betty Kershner objecting to the elimination of the off-leash area of Sherwood Park;

-(March 28, 1999) from Robert F. Brooks requesting the Committee to defer any decision without community input;

-(March 28, 1999) from Dr. D. Wilson requesting deferral until a public meeting and consultation can be arranged;

-(undated) from Ed Timermanis recommending that the Committee not alter the area available for dogs to run free; poop and scoop regulations be enforced but not at a $1,000.00 fine; and a public meeting be held before any changes are made;

-(March 21, 1999) from S.B. Manley requesting that the Committee ban people who leave litter everywhere, particularly teenage kids and stating a fine of a $1,000.00 is ridiculous. Leash-free dogs are more dangerous than cars going through a red light; restrict thee area in spring/summer months (May to September) when the park is more populated; do not spend money establishing fences - just name an area that is leash-free; and make the issue know to all and not just special interest groups so that the community can decide the future of its parks, its dogs and its people;

-(March 27, 1999) from Lucienne Watt requesting the retention of the leash-free area;

-(March 28, 1999) from Barbara Judges opposing the recommendations made by North York Community Council to eliminate the off-leash area for dogs in Sherwood Park and requesting that this matter be deferred until community input is received;

-(March 26, 1999) from Fionna Barrington opposing the recommendations made by North York Community Council to eliminate the off-leash area for dogs in Sherwood Park and requesting that this matter be deferred until community input is received;

-(March 26, 1999) from P.N. Wesson opposing the recommendations made by North York Community Council to eliminate the off-leash area for dogs in Sherwood Park and requesting that this matter be deferred until community input is received;

-(March 26, 1999) from M.Y. Barrington opposing the recommendations made by North York Community Council to eliminate the off-leash area for dogs in Sherwood Park and requesting that this matter be deferred until community input is received;

-(March 26, 1999) from P.N. Wesson opposing the recommendations made by North York Community Council to eliminate the off-leash area for dogs in Sherwood Park and requesting that this matter be deferred until community input is received;

-(undated) from Paul Clark opposing the elimination of the off-leash area of Sherwood Park;

-petition (undated) from 7 area residents opposing the recommendation of North York Community Council for the elimination of the off-leash area of Sherwood Park;

-(March 26, 1999) from Mrs. Sheila Kennedy suggesting that until the Committee chooses to address all inappropriate park behaviour and assign reasonable fines, exclusions and/or other penalties to each offence equally, no group be singled out and objecting to eliminating the no-leash zones and restricting dogs in parks;

-(undated) from Jennifer A. Gough and Michael B. Ayoub opposing the recommendations of North York Community Council to eliminate the off-leash area for dogs in Sherwood Park, to restrict Sunnybrook to a "fenced dog run" and Earl Bales Park and Downsview Downs; plus the $1,000.00 fine for offences against on-leash by-laws;

-(March 28, 1999) from Gina Grant and Paul Schiratti requesting that this matter be deferred until the community can hold a public meeting and consult the constituency regarding the future of Sherwood Park;

-(undated) from Kathy Mackie requesting the retention of the off-leash area in Sherwood Park;

-(undated) from Jill Bridge opposing the elimination of the off-leash area in Sherwood Park;

-(March 28, 1999) from Suzanne Mackie opposing the elimination of the off-leash area for dogs in Sherwood Park; the institution of a $1,000.00 fine for dog owners who do not "stoop and scoop" and/or do not have their dogs on a leash; and providing fenced dog runs at Sunnybrook, Earl Bales Park and Downsview Dells Park which will be the only public places in the Megacity where it is permissible to have a dog off-leash;

-(undated) from Birgitta Sigfridsson supporting the fine respecting the Stoop and Scoop By-law; and

-(March 29, 1999) from John A. Sloane, M.D., opposing the recommendations of the North York Community Council to eliminate the off-leash area for dogs in Sherwood Park and to institute a $1,000.00 fine for offenses against on-leash by-laws.

Councillor Giansante assumed the Chair.

On motion by Councillor Ashton, the Economic Development Committee agreed to reconsider its action taken earlier with respect to the matter, and deferred consideration of this matter to its June 18, 1999 meeting as the first item of business, and requested that resident associations and other affected parties be provided with notification of this meeting.

(Report No. 6, Clause 17 (e))

4.6Economic Benefits of Pedestrianisation for Toronto

The Economic Development Committee gave consideration to a report (March 8, 1999) from Councillor Jane Pitfield, Chair, Pedestrianisation Working Group, recommending that:

(1)the Economic Development Committee endorse the Pedestrianisation Working Group and request the Group to continue its work and develop a Pedestrianisation Policy, based on this report, by May 1999;

(2)(a)the Pedestrianisation Working Group develop a Pedestrianisation Policy for commercial and residential city streets of Toronto;

(b)this work be done in consultation with: Urban Planning and Development; Works and Emergency Services; Economic Development, Culture and Tourism; Toronto Police Service; TTC; ratepayers' associations; TABIA; Business Associations; historical societies; cycling groups; Green Tourism Association; and other stakeholders; and

(c)the Pedestrianisation Policy form part of the Official Plan, and draw from the work of the Environmental Task Force, Garrison Creek Plan, the Green Economy Group, and Moving the Economy Action Plan for Sustainable Transportation.

Joan Doiron, Co-Chair, Toronto Pedestrian Committee, Toronto, appeared before the Economic Development Committee in connection with the foregoing matter.

On motion by Councillor Pitfield, the Economic Development Committee recommended to City Council that:

(1)the report (March 8, 1999) from the Pedestrianisation Working Group be adopted; and

(2)the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism be requested to meet with the Co-Chairs of the Pedestrianisation Working Group to discuss the coordination of the Working Group's work plan.

(Report No. 6, Clause 1)

4.7Implementation of Council Decisions on Heritage Governance

the Economic Development Committee had before it the following reports from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism:

-(February 11, 1999) providing a framework for the implementation of City Council's decision of December 16 and 17, 1998 with regard to governance of heritage services; and

-(March 19, 1999) providing a framework for the implementation of Council's decisions of December 16 and 17, 1998 with regard to the governance of heritage services and the establishment of the new Heritage Toronto. This report replaces the report to Economic Development Committee dated February 11, 1999, entitled "Implementation of Council Decisions on Heritage Governance".

The Committee also had before it the following submissions:

-(February 23, 1999) from the City Clerk, forwarding action taken by the York Community Council, at its meeting on February 17, 1999 advising that York Community Council:

(1)endorsed the report (February 11, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism to the Economic Development Committee; and

(2)reaffirmed the decision of the former City of York Council that the York Museum be staffed by a full-time curator;

-(February 9, 1999) from Linda Wells, Kidding Awound Wind Up Toys, opposing Heritage Toronto becoming a City Department;

-(February 10, 1999) from Sheldon J. Godfrey, Toronto, forwarding a Mission Statement created as the result of wide consultation and endorsed by the Working Group chaired by Marion Joppe;

-(February 11, 1999) from Stephen Otto supporting the Mission Statement endorsed by the Working Group;

-(February 11, 1999) from Jane Beecroft, Chair, CHP Heritage Centre, The Society of Heritage Associates, Toronto, urging Council to adopt the Mission Statement endorsed by the Working Group;

-(February 12, 1999) from John Carter, Chair, East York LACAC, not in support of the Mission Statement, but supporting the recommendations of the report from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism;

-(February 11, 1999) from John S. Ridout, President, Town of York Historical Society, supporting the Mission Statement endorsed by the Working Group;

-(February 11, 1999) from John S. Ridout, President, East York Historical Society, supporting the Mission Statement endorsed by the Working Group;

-(March 19, 1999) from U. Ernest Buchner, Heritage Coordinator, forwarding a copy of a response of E. E. Jarvis, Chair, Etobicoke Historical Board and proposing that:

(1)sites should perform all Museum functions for which they have a critical mass;

(2)museum support services should be shared in a cost-effective manner only for the functions each museum can't support on its own;

(3)non-museum support services, such as administration support, finance/budget, Human Resources, legal, etc., should be provided by the City;

(4)the proposal doe not reflect true secondment of the preservation employees;

(5)the existing work groups active in each of the three (3) areas be recognized and authorized to work in partnership with City staff to design and implement the necessary interim procedures; and

(6)nothing in the proposal from the Commissioner should preclude or limit the mandate of the "New" Heritage Toronto.

-(undated) from Joe Gill, The Friends of Fort York and Garrison Common, advising that they have formed an Interim Board which will consider transitional issues on behalf of the Fort until such time as Council formally appoints a Board, and that they will be available to work with Heritage Toronto and the City to help plan a smooth transfer of the operations of the Fort to the new Fort York Management Board; and

-(undated) from Madeleine McDowell, Chair, Humber Heritage, requesting that they be given an arms' length structure to enshrine and assure a proper place for our natural and cultural heritage.

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

-Earl Jarvis, Chair, Etobicoke Heritage Board;

-Sheldon Godfrey, on behalf of Marion Joppe, New Heritage, Toronto;

-Richard Schofield, Scarborough Community LACAC;

-Joe Gill, Friends of Fort York, Toronto;

-Terry Russell, Toronto Historical Association;

-Madeleine McDowell, Chair, Humber Heritage;

-Carole Stimmell, Heritage Toronto; and

-David Hannah, Toronto.

On motion by Councillor Silva, the Economic Development Committee:

(1)recommended to City Council for its meeting on April 13, 14 and 15, 1999, that:

(a)the report (March 19, 1999) from the Commissioner, Economic Development, Culture and Tourism be adopted subject to a six month review of the membership structure of the new Board of Heritage Toronto (Section 1(b) of the report refers) being undertaken and that the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism be requested to report to the Economic Development Committee on this review; and

(b)that Council recognize the need for stability and continuity of service during the period of transition, including the continuation of the Toronto Historical Board and the other existing management boards. and

Councillor Giansante assumed the Chair.

On motion by Councillor Ashton, the Economic Development Committee further amended the foregoing report (March 19, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, by:

(1)requiring that the transition process for implementation be reviewed after six months; and

(2)requested the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism to report further to the Committee on:

(a)an internal staff panel reporting procedure; and

(b)a proposed process for dealing with funding and staff deployment for the management of preservation.

Councillor Ashton resumed the Chair.

(Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism; cc: Interested Persons - April 12, 1999)

(Report No. 6, Clause 2)

4.8Gibraltar Point Centre for the Arts (Downtown)

The Economic Development Committee had before it a report (March 18, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism forwarding a proposal by Toronto Artscape Inc. to establish the Gibraltar Point Centre for the Arts ("GPCA") at the former Toronto Island School.

The Committee also had before it the following communications:

-(February 12, 1999) from Councillor Bussin recommending that the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism prepare a report for the next meeting of the Economic Development Committee (Friday, March 26) on the proposed development of an arts centre in the old Toronto Island School buildings situated on City of Toronto park land" (which the Committee adopted at its last meeting);

-(March 29, 1999) from Jessica Fraser, Executive Director, Toronto Theatre Alliance, requesting the Committee to endorse Artscape's request for the Gibraltar School for the purpose of turning into an arts and conference centre;

-(April 6, 1999) from Susan Serran, Project Coordinator, Gibraltar Point Centre for the Arts, forwarding a sampling of letters in support for Artscape's proposal to transform the former Island Public School into the Gibraltar Centre for the Arts;

-(undated) from Julie Stone, Toronto Islands, submitting three letters in support for the proposed Gibraltar Point Centre for the Arts; and

-(undated) from Toronto Artscape, submitting three sketches.

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

-Tim Jones, Executive Director, Toronto Artscape;

-Jini Stolk, President, Board of Directors, Toronto Artscape;

-Julie Stone, Toronto Islands; and

-Michael C. Jones, Design Services, Toronto Board of Education.

On motion by Councillor Feldman, the Committee recommended to City Council that:

(1)the report (March 18, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism be adopted; and

(2)the Toronto District School Board be requested to set aside the $45,000.00 funds for demolition of the former Toronto Island School for a period of two years and, in the event that the building is determined to be demolished after that period, that the City assume any additional demolition costs.

(Ms. Gail Nyberg, Chair, Toronto District School Board, 155 College Street, Toronto M5G 1P6 - April 7, 1999)

(Report No. 6, Clause 3)

4.9Parks Yard Revitalization Study

The Economic Development Committee gave consideration to the report (March 11, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism providing an update on the status of the Yard Rationalization study, and advising that the following recommendations replace those stated in the report dated January 29, 1999 to the Economic Development Committee:

(1)that the Edenbridge Yard, located in the West District, be closed and staff relocated to other yard facilities in the District and that the property be declared surplus;

(2)that the staff working from the Bermondsey Yard, located in the East District, be relocated to Northline Road Yard and that the Bermondsey Yard be designated for Works Department staff only;

(3)that the staff working from the G. Ross Lord Park Yard, located in the North District, be relocated to the Alness Yard and the facility in G. Ross Lord Park be used as a seasonal location;

(4)that the staff working from the Morningside Yard located in Morningside Park, in the East District, be relocated to the Morningside Works/Parks yard located at 891 Morningside Avenue, and that the Morningside Parks Yard be used as a seasonal location;

(5)that Phase 2 of the Yard Study consider the consultant's report commissioned by the former City of Toronto to renovate the Chaplin Yard, located in the South District, which is currently vacant;

(6)that the staff working from the Humber Bay Yard, located in the West District, be relocated to the Kipling Yard and that the Humber Bay Yard be used as a seasonal location;

(7)that the Bathurst Street Yard, located in the South District, continue to be occupied by Toronto Forestry crews until construction of the fixed link bridge, at which time the yard would be closed and staff relocated to other yards; and

(8)that this report be submitted, with subsequent recommendations from the Economic Development Committee to the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee.

The Committee also had before it the report (January 29, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism providing an update on the status of the yard rationalization study and a listing of Parks Yard locations that are surplus to the Department's operating requirements and recommending that this report be received for information.

On motion by Councillor Giansante, the Economic Development Committee recommended to the Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee the adoption of the report (March 11, 1999) from the Commissioner, Economic Development, Culture and Tourism and in accordance with Recommendation (8) therein, submitted its recommendation in this respect to the Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee.

(Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee; cc: Commissioner, Economic Development, Culture and Tourism - April 7, 1999)

(Report No. 6, Clause 17 (f))

4.10Appointments to Boards of Management for Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) and Amendments to the (Former Toronto) Municipal Code Chapter 20, BIAs (Various Wards)

The Economic Development Committee had before it a report (March 11, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, advising of changes to membership of Boards of Management for Business Improvement Areas that require Council approval and a by-law amendment, attaching Schedule A detailing the amendments to (former Toronto) Municipal Code, Chapter 20 and Appendix 1 listing the names of the nominees to be appointed and recommending that:

(1)amendments be made to Schedule A Individual Boards of Management, of the (former Toronto) Municipal Code Chapter 20, Business Improvement Areas as set out in the attached Schedule A. These changes are specific to Number of Members and Members Needed for Quorum and are highlighted by "Changes From and To";

(2)Council appoint the nominees listed in Appendix 1 of this report to the Boards of Management for Kingsway and Old Cabbagetown Business Improvement Areas;

(3)the term of office is to expire on November 30, 2000, or as soon thereafter as successors are appointed. Each of the named nominees meets the requirements of Section 220 of the Municipal Act, as amended;

(4)leave be granted for the introduction of the necessary bill in Council to give effect thereto; and

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

On motion by Councillor Silva, the Economic Development Committee recommended to City Council the adoption of the report (March 11, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism.

(Report No. 6, Clause 4)

4.11Appointments to Boards of Management for Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) and Amendments to the (Former Toronto) Municipal Code Chapter 20, BIAs

The Economic Development Committee had before it a report (March 11, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism reporting changes to membership of Boards of Management for Business Improvement Areas that require Council approval and a by-law amendment, attaching Schedule A detailing the amendments to (former Toronto) Municipal Code, Chapter 20 and Appendix 1 listing the names of the nominees to be appointed, and recommending that:

(1)amendments be made to Schedule A Individual Boards of Management, of the (former Toronto) Municipal Code Chapter 20, Business Improvement Areas as set out in the attached Schedule A. These changes are specific to Number of Members and Members Needed for Quorum and are highlighted by "Changes From and To";

(2)Council appoint the nominees listed in Appendix 1 of this report to the Boards of Management for Bloor/Bathurst-Madison, Bloorcourt Village, Corso Italia, Danforth by the Valley, Eglinton Way, Junction Gardens, Kennedy Road, Kingsway, Mimico by the Lake, and Mimico Village Business Improvement Areas;

(3)the term of office is to expire on November 30, 2000, or as soon thereafter as successors are appointed. Each of the named nominees meets the requirements of Section 220 of the Municipal Act, as amended;

(4)leave be granted for the introduction of the necessary bill in Council to give effect thereto; and

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

On motion by Councillor Holyday, the Economic Development Committee recommended to City Council the adoption of the report (March 11, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism.

(Report No. 6, Clause 5)

4.12Extension of High Park Trackless Train Contract (High Park - Ward 19)

The Economic Development Committee had before it a report (March 11, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, reporting to ensure unbroken delivery of concession services to this park pending a more comprehensive City-wide review of concession services and recommending that:

(1)the current agreement between the City and Carla Construction and Maintenance Ltd. to operate the Trackless Train Concession in High Park be extended for one year; and

(2)the operation of the Trackless Train continue subject to the same conditions and terms as set out in this report in the form acceptable to the City Solicitor and the Commissioner of Corporate Services.

On motion by Councillor Silva, the Economic Development Committee recommended to City Council the adoption of the report (March 11, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism.

(Report No. 6, Clause 6)

4.13Economic Development Partnership Program Grants

The Economic Development Committee had before it a report (March 11, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism recommending that:

(1)the Economic Development Partnership (EDP) Program be available to eligible applicants across the City of Toronto;

(2)the 1999 EDP Program application contain standardized performance indicators for the purpose of evaluating program outcomes;

(3)applicants be advised, in writing, that the program will undergo a review in 1999 that will include ensuring consistency with the City's emerging economic development strategy and that any changes effecting the program in the year 2000 will be communicated to client groups prior to December 1999;

(4)Economic Development Division staff be directed to consult with previous grant recipients while undertaking the review, and other key departmental client groups to determine the most effective and equitable means of delivering the EDP Program;

(5)the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism be requested to report in September 1999 to the Economic Development Committee on the outcome of the consultations and recommendations for restructuring the program; and

(6)the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to the necessary action to give effect thereto.

On motion by Councillor Bussin, the Economic Development Committee recommended to City Council the adoption of the report (March 11, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism.

(Report No. 6, Clause 7)

4.14Update Report on TradeLink Toronto

The Economic Development Committee had before it a report (March 11, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism reviewing the various activities of the Economic Development Division (EDD) and its partners, Centennial College and the National Trade Centre, in the development and delivery of the TradeLink Toronto initiative at the National Trade Centre (NTC), outlining activities planned for 1999, and recommending that:

(1)the business plan outline for TradeLink for 1999 be approved in principal and forwarded to the Board of Governors of Exhibition Place for consideration;

(2)Economic Development staff enter into negotiations with the Interim General Manager of National Trade Centre and the Interim General Manager of Exhibition Place to formalize an operating agreement for TradeLink to include appropriate allocation of costs and revenues;

(3)the 1999 budget for TradeLink be presented to Economic Development Committee once the operating agreement has been formalized; and

(4)the City Solicitor be instructed to advise on the restructuring of TradeLink Corporation's Board of Directors.

On motion by Councillor Silva, the Economic Development Committee recommended to City Council the adoption of the report (March 11, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism.

(Report No. 6, Clause 8)

4.15Community Internet Access Program, Phase III

The Economic Development Committee had before it a report (March 11, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, forwarding this report for the information of members of the Economic Development Committee which describes the Economic Development, Culture and Tourism Department's receipt of a grant in the amount of $750,000 from Human Resources Development Canada for implementation of Phase III of the Community Internet Access Program and recommending that this report be received for information. .

On motion by Councillor Cho, the Economic Development Committee received this report for information.

(Report No. 6, Clause 17 (g))

4.16Proposed Permitting Of Vending Carts In City Parks (All Wards)

The Economic Development Committee had before it a report (March 11, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism seeking Council approval of a permitting program for vending carts to conduct business in City parks. Such a program could generate new revenues of $150,000 a year while providing a value added service to park visitors and recommending that:

(1)this program be approved subject to the terms and conditions contained in this report;

(2)the Commissioner of Economic Development Culture and Tourism be authorized in conjunction with the Legal and Purchasing Departments to develop and execute a bid process for the award of permits; and

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

On motion by Councillor Giansante, the Economic Development Committee recommended to City Council the adoption of the report (March 11, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism subject to the addition of the following new Recommendation (3) and that the existing Recommendation (3) be renumbered Recommendation (4):

"(3)that this permitting program be reviewed in one year's time; and".

(Report No. 6, Clause 9)

4.17Parks And Recreation Part-time Staff Uniforms - Request For Proposals P-02-99.RFP

The report from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism regarding this matter was not presented to the meeting.

4.18Proposed Lease of Parks Works Boat (Downtown - Ward 24)

The Economic Development Committee gave consideration to the report (March 17, 1999) from the Commissioner, Economic Development, Culture and Tourism respecting Proposed Lease of Parks Works Board, forwarding a proposal from the Parks and Recreation Division to lease the work boat, P & P1 to Toronto Tours Limited from May 1, 1999 to September 30, 1999, and recommending that:

(1)staff negotiate a lease agreement for the Parks work boat "P and P1" with Toronto Tours Limited for the period May 1, 1999 to September 30, 1999; and

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

On motion by Councillor Feldman, the Economic Development Committee referred this report back to the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism with a request that he approach other boat operators to ascertain their interest in this proposal and report further to the Committee on his findings.

(Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism - April 7, 1999)

(Report No. 6, Clause 17 (h))

4.191999 Budgets - Business Improvement Areas

The Economic Development Committee gave consideration to the report (March 23, 1999) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer respecting 1999 Business Improvement Area Budgets, recommending that:

(1)the Economic Development Committee adopt and certify to City Council the 1999 expenditure requests of the following Business Improvement Areas:

Business Improvement Area1999 Budget Request

($)

Bloor/Bathurst-Madison 22,000

Bloor by the Park 41,000

Bloorcourt Village 53,000

Bloordale Village 79,050

Bloor West Village 256,908

Bloor-Yorkville 1,133,500

Corso Italia 160,000

Danforth by the Valley 64,930

Eglinton Way 176,845

Gerrard India Bazaar 60,000

Greektown on the Danforth 259,396

Harbord Street 26,000

Junction Gardens 129,260

Keele-Eglinton 14,667

Kennedy Road 241,000

Kingsway 131,000

Lakeshore 31,775

Little Italy 103,210

Mimico Village 8,000

Old Cabbagetown 139,973

Roncesvalles Village 98,300

Weston 149,087

(2)the Economic Development Committee adopt and certify to City Council the 1999 expenditures of the Parkdale Village, Pape Village and St. Lawrence Neighbourhood BIAs of $110,000, $36,000 and $70,000, respectively, subject to documentation being provided to the satisfaction of the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer that the BIAs' budgets were duly approved by their Boards of Management and Membership at their annual general meetings;

(3)copy of this report be forwarded to the Budget Committee for its information; and,

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

The Economic Development Committee also gave consideration to the report (April 1, 1999) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer respecting 1999 Business Improvement Area Budgets, forwarding the proposed 1999 operating budget for the Upper Village BIA (York) Business Improvement Area (BIA) for Council's approval, and recommending that:

(1)the Economic Development Committee adopt and certify to City Council the 1999 expenditures of the Upper Village (York) BIA of $55,000.00, subject to documentation being provided to the satisfaction of the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer that the BIA's budget was duly approved by its Board of Management and Membership at their annual general meeting;

(2)a copy of this report be forwarded to the Budget Committee for its information; and

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

On motion by Councillor King, the Economic Development Committee forwarded the reports (March 23, 1999) and (April 1, 1999) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to the Budget Committee for its information.

On motion by Councillor King, the Economic Development Committee also recommended to City Council the adoption of the two reports (March 23, 1999) and (April 1, 1999) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.

(Budget Committee - April 6, 1999)

(Report No. 6, Clause 10)

4.20Process for City of Toronto Endorsement of Community Events or Initiatives

The Economic Development Committee had before it a communication (March 5, 1999) from the City Clerk forwarding the action taken by the Millennium Task Force on February 26, 1999 and recommending the adoption of the report (February 19, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, subject to adding the heading "Charity/Partner" on the Community Registration form, which recommends:

(1)written requests for endorsement be reviewed by the Millennium Task Force and approved according to the criteria set out in Recommendation No. (2) and staff will follow up as required to ensure accuracy of information;

(2)the proposed event or initiative shall:

(a)be located in Toronto;

(b)be relevant to Millennium;

(c)be of benefit to the general public;

(d)demonstrate a tangible community contribution; and

(e)be accessible to the public;

(3)the group shall:

(a)have a mandate which meets generally accepted community standards;

(b)have a sound administrative structure;

(c)support the access and equity policies of the City of Toronto; and

(d)provide sufficient confirmed information about the initiative or event;

(4)upon approval by the Task Force, the group will be notified in writing of the endorsement, and provided with terms and conditions to be developed by the City Solicitor which will protect the City's interests and permit the City's withdrawal of its endorsement at any point; and

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

On motion by Councillor Silva, the Economic Development Committee recommended to City Council the adoption of the recommendations of the Millennium Task Force contained in the report (March 5, 1999) from the City Clerk.

(Report No. 6, Clause 11)

4.21Mayor's Youth Employment Summit - Status Report

The Economic Development Committee had before it a communication (March 8, 1999) from the City Clerk forwarding Clause No. 1 contained in Report No. 2 of The Community and Neighbourhood Services Committee, headed "Mayor's Youth Employment Summit - Status Report", which was adopted, without amendment, by the Council of the City of Toronto at its meeting held on March 2, 3 and 4, 1999 and recommended, inter alia, that the joint report (January 27, 1999) from the Commissioner of Community and Neighbourhood Services and the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services be forwarded to the Economic Development Committee for information.

On motion by Councillor Silva, the Economic Development Committee received this matter for information.

(Report No. 6, Clause 17 (i))

4.22Garden Awards

The Economic Development Committee gave consideration to the report (February 24, 1999) from the City Clerk forwarding action taken by Etobicoke Community Council on February 17, 1999, and recommending that a friendly competition be instituted between the neighbourhoods of the new City of Toronto, similar to the Communities in Bloom concept, and that Terms of Reference for such competition be brought forward as quickly as possible.

The Committee referred this matter to the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism with a request that he report back to the Committee by its May 21, 1999 meeting.

(Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism; cc: Councillor Sinclair; Administrator, Etobicoke Community Council - April 7, 1999)

(Report No. 6, Clause 17 (j))

4.23Increase in Membership - Board of Directors of the Greater Toronto Airport Authority

The Economic Development Committee gave consideration to the report (February 15, 1999) from the City Clerk which forwarded action taken by City Council at its meeting on February 2, 3 and 4, 1999 with respect to Clause 1 of the Striking Committee Report No. 1, headed "Appointments of Members of Council to Various Boards and Commissions, and referred the following motion to the Economic Development Committee for further consideration:

Moved by Councillor Sinclair:

"It is further recommended that City Council request the Board of Directors of the Greater Toronto Airports Authority to increase the membership of the City of Toronto:

(1)on the Consultative Committee to three representatives, and that two of those representatives be citizens of the City; and

(2)on the Noise Management Committee to three representatives, and that two of those representatives be citizens of the City."

The Committee also had before it a communication (March 26, 1999) from Steve Shaw, Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Communications, Greater Toronto Airports Authority, providing additional information with respect to Clause No. 1 of Report No. 1 of the Striking Committee, headed "Appointment of Members of Council to Various Boards and Commissions", which was referred to the Economic Development Committee for further consideration.

On motion by Councillor Silva, the Economic Development Committee:

(1)forwarded this matter to Council without recommendation;

(2)referred the communication (March 26, 1999) from the Vice-President, Corporate Affairs and Communications, Greater Toronto Airports Authority, to the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism with a request that he report directly to Council for this meeting on this matter.

(Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism; Steve Shaw, Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Communications, Greater Toronto Airports Authority; Councillor Sinclair - April 7, 1999)

(Report No. 6, Clause 12)

4.24Circle of Trees - A Time Piece Millennium Art Project

The Economic Development Committee had before it a communication (March 5, 1999) from the City Clerk forwarding action taken by the Millennium Task Force on February 26, 1999, which endorsed the Circle of Trees - A Time Piece, Millennium Public Art Project by Laurie McGugan, Artist and directed that this project be forwarded to the Economic Development Committee for consideration.

On motion by Councillor Bussin, the Economic Development Committee recommended to City Council that:

(1)the proposal titled "Circle of Trees - A Time Piece" endorsed by the Millennium Task Force as contained in the report (March 5, 1999) from the City Clerk be approved as a Millennium Project; and

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

(Report No. 6, Clause 13)

4.25Financial Benefits of International Partnerships - City to City Alliances - 1999 Program and Resource Requirements

The Economic Development Committee gave consideration to the 1999 Operating Budget Submission for the Economic Development, Culture and Tourism Department.

The Committee also had before it during its consideration the following reports and submissions:

-(March 8, 1999) from the City Clerk forwarding action taken by the World City Committee on March 5, 1999 and recommending to the Economic Development Committee and Council that:

(1)the joint report dated March 5, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism and the City Clerk, headed "City to City Alliances - 1999 Program and Resource Requirements", be received; and

(2)the recommendations embodied in the report dated March 5, 1999 from Councillor George Mammoliti, Chair, headed "The Financial Benefits of International Partnerships", be adopted;

-(March 5, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism providing staff recommendations on a responsible, but scaled back, international partnerships program developed in the context of the City's present budget pressures, outlining the resource requirements of managing six economic alliances, six community alliances and eleven technical partnerships and indicating how it is intended to manage these relationships within the emerging priorities, as well as providing available comparative date on expenditure levels for three international partnerships in other cities, and recommending:

(1)the World Cities and Economic Development Committees approve the approach outlined in this report and recommend the addition of new resources as outlined in Appendix B and D;

(2)the World Cities Committee, taking into consideration Tables 1 and 3, recommend the twelve cities for formal relationships (six economic development and six community alliances); and

(3)City Clerk's Protocol undertake the responsibility of coordinating and organizing the logistics, itinerary management, and hospitality associated with the international partnerships; and

-(March 5, 1999) from Councillor Mammoliti, Chair, World City Committee, summarising the key policy recommendations made by World City Committee with respect to the City of Toronto's thirty-seven international partnerships, describing the potential benefits which the City of Toronto can derive from the successful management of these international partnerships and recommending:

(1)the Economic Development Committee endorse the policy decisions of the World City Committee as summarized in section 3.1 - 3.5 of this report;

(2)the Economic Development Committee endorse the proposed 1999 resource allocation for the management of international partnerships for a total of $615,185; and

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

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

-Philip Leong, Vice President of Chinese Canadian Intercultural Association, Toronto; and

-Donald Y. Chen, Commissioner, Overseas Chinese Affairs Commission; President, Chinese Community Centre of Ontario, Canada; and Audit Manager, Revenue Canada.

Councillor Giansante assumed the Chair.

On motion by Councillor Ashton, the Economic Development Committee recommended the adoption of the joint report (March 5, 1999) from the Commissioner, Economic Development, Culture and Tourism and the City Clerk subject to amending Recommendation (1) to read:

"(1)that the approach outlined in this report be approved and recommend that the figure for new resources to be added to the 1999 Operating Budget of the Economic Development, Culture and Tourism Department as identified in Appendix B be increased from $151,245 to $275,000, and the addition of new resources to Budget of the City Clerk's as identified in Appendix D";

and forwarded the matter to the Budget Committee for consideration with the 1999 Operating Budget.

Councillor Ashton resumed the Chair.

On motion by Councillor Kelly, the Economic Development Committee requested the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism to report further to the Committee on the inclusion of Taipei, Frankfurt and Seoul, and any other cities, into the City to City Alliance program.

Councillor Silva made the following motion which lost on a tie vote:

"That the report (March 5, 1999) from Councillor Mammoliti, Chair, World City Committee, be adopted".

Councillor Giansante made the following motion which lost:

"That the report (March 5, 1999) from Councillor Mammoliti, Chair, World City Committee, be amended by providing a total budget of $280,000 only for the program to fund in-bound missions of those cities listed only under Economic Development, Culture and Tourism".

Councillor Holyday made the following motion which was deemed redundant:

"That the 1999 Budget for International Relationships be set at $85,000 (the same as spent in 1998)".

(Budget Committee; cc: Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism - April 6, 1999)

(Report No. 6, Clause 17 (k))

4.26National Ballet of Canada

The Economic Development Committee gave consideration to the report (March 2, 1999) from Councillor Nunziata advising that policies and procedures of the Board of the National Ballet of Canada prevents any Board member from discussing or reporting on any issue that has been discussed, and notwithstanding the financial support provided by the City of Toronto, this would prevent the City Council appointee to report to Council on any matters pertaining to the National Ballet, and recommending that the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism review this issue and report further as to whether the National Ballet of Canada is in compliance with the terms and conditions of the City's grant.

On motion by Councillor Silva, the Economic Development Committee referred this report to the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism with a request that he report, in consultation with the Chief Administrative Officer and the City Solicitor, to the Committee on this matter and that he also review the 1997 and 1998 minutes of the Board of Directors of the National Ballet.

(Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism; cc: Councillor Nunziata; Chief Administrative Officer; City Solicitor - April 7, 1999)

(Report No. 6, Clause 17 (l))

4.27Breach of the City Tree By-laws: Penalties (Ward 23 - Midtown)

The Economic Development Committee gave consideration to the report (February 5, 1999) from Councillor Bossons requesting that the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, in consultation with the City Solicitor, report to the next meeting of the Economic Development Committee on a process for determining penalties for breaches of City tree by-laws and the appropriate fines for each type of breach.

On motion by Councillor Silva, the Economic Development Committee referred this report to the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism with a request that he report, in consultation with the City Solicitor, back to the Committee on this request.

(Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism; cc: Councillor Bossons; City Solicitor - April 7, 1999)

(Report No. 6, Clause 17 (m))

4.28Relocation of Advertising Sign from High Park Area to Exhibition Place (High Park and Trinity-Niagara)

The Economic Development Committee had before it a communication (February 7, 1999) from Dianne Young, Interim General Manager, Exhibition Place, forwarding a report (February 1, 1999) which was considered and approved by The Board of Governors of Exhibition Place at its meeting on 29, 1999, recommending that:

(1)recommendations (1), (2) and (3) of subject report be submitted to the City's Economic Development Committee;

(2)recommendation (4) of subject report be submitted to the Toronto Community Council; and

(3)the reports of the Economic Development Committee and Toronto Community Council related to this sign be submitted to City Council at the same time.

The Committee also had before it a communication (April 1, 1999) from the City Clerk forwarding the action of the Toronto Community Council, on March 30, 1999, in which Toronto Community Council deferred consideration of this matter until its meeting to be held on April 28, 1999 and requested:

(1)The Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services to report at that time; and

(2)the City Solicitor to submit the draft by-law(s) at that time.

On motion by Councillor Silva, the Committee adopted the report (February 7, 1999) from the Interim General Manager, Exhibition Place, and pursuant to Recommendation (3) therein, advised City Council that:

(1)its recommendations in this respect will be submitted to City Council at the same time that the Toronto Community Council submits its action with respect to Recommendation (4) of the appended report (February 1, 1999); and

(2)Toronto Community Council, at its meeting on March 30, 1999 deferred consideration of the matter until its meeting on April 28, 1999.

(Report No. 6, Clause 17 (t))

4.29Proposed Billboard Advertising on City-Owned/Maintained Properties (All Wards)

The Economic Development Committee had before it a communication (March 10, 1999) from the City Clerk forwarding action taken by City Council at its meeting on March 2, 3 and 4, 1999 respecting Clause 6 of Report No. 3 of the Economic Development Committee, titled "Other Items Considered by the Committee", and referring Item (h) therein back to the Economic Development Committee for further consideration, Item (h) being a report (January 29, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism recommending that:

(1)this report be received for information;

(2)the project team established to examine issues related to outdoor advertising at City parks and recreation facilities include in its scope of study the feasibility, planning criteria and revenue potential of billboard advertising on city owned or maintained properties; and

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

The Committee also had before it a communication (March 18, 1999) from Councillor Pantalone, Trinity-Niagara, requesting that this item be considered at the Tuesday, April 6th, 1999 meeting as the first item at 9:30 a.m., as he is unable to attend the March 29th, 1999 portion of the meeting and the scheduling of this item on April 6th would allow Exhibition Place staff to attend and either hear or participate fully in the discussion.

On motion by Councillor Silva, the Economic Development Committee received this matter for information.

(Report No. 6, Clause 17 (n))

4.30Fort York Annual Events (Trinity-Niagara)

The Economic Development Committee gave consideration to the report (March 12, 1999) from the Managing Director, Heritage Toronto, respecting Fort York Annual Events and recommending that:

(1)City Council provide Heritage Toronto with standing authority to enter into agreements with event holders in order to enhance the public profile and revenue base for Fort York, providing that the agreements contain the following terms and conditions:

(a)the event holder shall provide insurance in a form and amount satisfactory to the City of Toronto's Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer;

(b)the event holder shall agree to indemnify the Heritage Toronto and the City of Toronto with respect to all claims, costs or liabilities which the Board or the City may suffer or incur arising from the granting of permission and the holding of the event;

(c)the event holder shall agree to pay to the Heritage Toronto the required rental fee, damage deposit, staffing and equipment costs approved by the Board's Managing Director;

(d)the event holder shall agree to release Heritage Toronto and the City of Toronto from liability in the case that the event does not proceed due to any cause including court order which is beyond the control of the board and the City of Toronto;

(e)the event holder shall agree to comply with all applicable laws and city of Toronto By-laws, including the Noise By-law; and

(f)such other terms and conditions as the City Solicitor, in consultation with the Managing Director, may be required as necessary to protect the interest of the Board and the City; and

(2)City Council authorize Heritage Toronto to enter into a 3-year agreement with Cottage Creek to allow the holding of the following events:

(i)Children's Festival, a one-day event to be held each June;

(ii)Toronto's Annual Festival of Beer, a 3-day event to be held each August; and

(iii)Chili tasting Festival (or similar event), dates to be decided.

On motion by Councillor Silva, the Economic Development Committe:

(1)recommended to City Council the adoption of Recommendation (1) of the report (March 12, 1999) from the Managing Director, Heritage Toronto; and

(2)referred Recommendation (2) of the foregoing report to the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism for consideration and report back to the Committee.

(Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism; cc: Managing Director, Heritage Toronto - April 7, 1999)

(Report No. 6, Clause 14)

4.31City of Toronto Arts and Culture Grants - January to December 1998

The Economic Development Committee had before it a communication (February 1999) from Anne Collins, President, Toronto Arts Council, forwarding a report covering the full 12 months of 1998 and describing the economic impact of the City's financial investment in arts community and the impressive array of new work, creativity and community animation which resulted.

On motion by Councillor Silva, the Economic Development Committee received the foregoing report for information.

(Report No. 6, Clause 17 (o))

4.32Appreciation to the Department of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism

The Economic Development Committee had before it a communication (February 2, 1999) from David Baile, Managing Director, The Factory Theatre, expressing appreciation to staff of the City of Toronto, in particular, Irene Bauer of the Culture Division, Economic Development, Culture and Tourism for support and hard work.

On motion by Councillor Giansante, the Economic Development Committee received the foregoing communication for information.

(Report No. 6, Clause 17 (p))

4.33List of Outstanding Items - Economic Development Committee - 1998

The Economic Development Committee had before it a list of outstanding report requests for the Economic Development Committee for 1998 for its review.

On motion by Councillor Cho, the Economic Development Committee received the foregoing list for information.

(Report No. 6, Clause 17 (q))

4.34Extension of City's Agreement with the Toronto Arts Council

The Economic Development Committee had before it a report (March 17, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, requesting extension of the City's current Agreement with the Toronto Arts Council by six months, and recommending that:

(1)the Grant Agreement between City of Toronto and the Toronto Arts Council to administer the City's grant program be extended for a period of six months from the expiry of the current Agreement on March 31, 1999 to expire on September 30, 1999, by which time a report on the terms of the new Agreement will be forthcoming; and

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

On motion by Councillor Silva, the Economic Development Committee recommended to City Council the adoption of the report (March 17, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism subject to amending Recommendation (1) by deleting the words "six months" and inserting the words "three months", and deleting the date "September 30, 1999" and inserting the date "June 30, 1999", so as to read:

"(1)the Grant Agreement between City of Toronto and the Toronto Arts Council to administer the City's grant program be extended for a period of three months from the expiry of the current Agreement on March 31, 1999 to expire on June 30, 1999, by which time a report on the terms of the new Agreement will be forthcoming; and".

(Report No. 6, Clause 15)

4.35Pilot Project for Ferry Service to the Portlands Area (Ward 24 - Downtown, Ward 25 - Don River)

The Economic Development Committee had before it a report (March 19, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, reporting on a proposal for a pilot project to provide limited Ferry Service to the western Portlands area this summer, and recommending that:

(1)Committee and Council endorse a pilot project to provide limited Ferry service to the western Portlands area this summer, on condition that partnership funding can be secured to provide temporary docking and required infrastructure on a no cost basis to the Department;

(2)staff work in conjunction with the Toronto Harbour Commission, the Toronto Island Community and other partner groups, to develop this pilot project and explore cost sharing opportunities;

(3)the results of the pilot project be reported to the Economic Development Committee by December 1999; and

(4)appropriate City staff be authorized to give effect thereto.

On motion by Councillor Giansante, the Economic Development Committee recommended to City Council the adoption of the report (March 19, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism.

(Report No. 6, Clause 16)

4.36Industrial Waste Surcharge Agreements (All Wards)

The Economic Development Committee gave consideration to a report (March 16, 1999) from the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services respecting Industrial Waste Surcharge Agreements, advising the Committee of the various impacts which would result from a unilateral termination of all existing industrial waste surcharge agreements by January 1, 2000, requesting that the Economic Development Committee provide comments on the report to the Works and Utilities Committee, and recommending that:

(1)the City not proceed with the unilateral termination of all existing industrial waste surcharge agreements by January 1, 2000;

(2)subject to approval of Recommendation (1), the current Compliance Program with Monetary Concession Policy be expanded to include not only new surcharge companies and existing surcharge companies facing substantial increase in surcharge but also existing surcharge companies wishing to reduce or eliminate their surcharge assessments; and

(3)also subject to approval of Recommendation (1), Committee adopt the recommendations contained in the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services report (November 20, 1998), entitled "Industrial Waste Surcharge Agreement - Pizza Pizza Limited, 58 Advance Road", with terms and conditions satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services.

The Committee also had before it a communication (March 26, 1999) from Ferg Devins, Director, Corporate Affairs, Molson Breweries, Ontario Division, requesting a meeting with the Committee, Vic Lim and any other interested members of the Toronto Works and Emergency Services in order to discuss the foregoing matter.

On motion by Councillor Silva, the Economic Development Committee referred to the Works and Utilities Committee its recommendation that this matter be adopted.

(Works and Utilities Committee - April 7, 1999)

(Report No. 6, Clause 17 (r))

4.37Toronto, Bombardier and the Third Millennium (North Toronto - Ward 22)

The Economic Development Committee had before it a communication (March 23, 1999) from Councillor Michael Walker, North Toronto - Ward 22, forwarding a copy of a report regarding production of the new Bombardier CRJ-700 and BRJ-X commercial aircraft and recommending that the Committee develop an initiative aimed at understanding Bombardier's needs regarding these new aircraft and ensuring that they select Toronto as the location for production of a major portion of the CRJ-00 and BRJ-X aircraft.

On motion by Councillor Feldman, the Economic Development Committee deferred consideration of this matter to its next meeting on April 23, 1999.

(Report No. 6, Clause 17 (s))

The Committee adjourned its meeting at 4:10 p.m.

Chair