The Community Development and Recreation Committee recommends that:

1.         City Council grant authority to award a Sole Source Contract for the provision of equipment, parts, repairs, support and upgrades for the DSPatchNET radio/telephone dispatch system, in the total amount of $689,272.55 (CAD) net of GST and HST recoveries or approximately $664,389.81 (USD) net of GST and HST recoveries for a five year period effective January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2014.

This report is to request that City Council grant authority for the issuance of a Sole Source contract to AVTEC Inc. for the provision of proprietary equipment, parts, repairs, support and upgrades for DSPatchNET radio/telephone dispatch system from AVTEC Inc. for a five year period effective January 1, 2010.

The goods and services are only available from AVTEC Inc. due to proprietary rights and a competitive procurement process cannot be undertaken.. The DSPatchNET system is an essential component of the Toronto Emergency Medical Services (EMS) communications system. It is vitally important for the system to be fully supported and that necessary additional parts can be purchased from the manufacturer.

 The Community Development and Recreation Committee recommends that:

1.         City Council grant authority to the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services, to negotiate terms and conditions and enter into a series of one-year agreements, on terms and conditions as approved by the Fire Chief and General Manager and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor, with Centennial College of Applied Arts & Technology, to provide training services and resources to Centennial College of Applied Arts & Technology for the practical components of the Ontario standardized student Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training curriculum as endorsed by the Ontario Office of the Fire Marshal and the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs at the annual gross expenditure cost of $62,762.71 (net of HST), subject to annual review and adjustment on a full cost recovery basis for each of the next five (5) program years of Centennial College of Applied Arts & Technology Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training curriculum provided that funds have been approved as part of Toronto Fire Services' Operating Budget for each year of the agreement.

2.         City Council authorize the Fire Chief to receive annual payments from Centennial College of Applied Arts & Technology in the amount of the annual gross expenditure cost including HST for training services and resources provided to Centennial College of Applied Arts & Technology as per the agreements entered into over the next five program years.

3.         City Council grant authority to the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services, to negotiate terms and conditions and enter into a series of one-year agreements, on terms and conditions as approved by the Fire Chief and General Manager and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor, with Centennial College of Applied Arts & Technology, to require Centennial College of Applied Arts & Technology to provide and administer a financial bursary program in the amount of not less than 6% of the gross amount of the tuition, course material fees and operating grants received by Centennial College of Applied Arts & Technology in relation to the Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training curriculum, for the purpose of providing financial assistance, on such terms as are acceptable to the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services, and Centennial College of Applied Arts & Technology, to students of ethnic and gender backgrounds which are underrepresented in TFS in relation to the social demographic diversity of the City of Toronto for each of the next five (5) program years of Centennial College of Applied Arts & Technology Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training curriculum.

4.         City Council direct that the appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

The purpose of this report is to request Council approval for Toronto Fire Services ("TFS") to enter into an agreement with Centennial College of Applied Arts & Technology ("Centennial College") for TFS to provide training services and resources to Centennial College in relation to the practical components of the Ontario Standardized Student Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training curriculum provided by Centennial College ("Agreement").  It is intended that the participation of TFS will lead to a higher percentage of diverse individuals who receive college instruction in the Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training curriculum.  Increasing the number of diverse individuals who receive Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training will assist in increasing the number of diverse individuals who apply to TFS for future firefighting positions. The Agreement will be for a five-year term with one-year renewable agreements to ensure the goal of diversity is achieved.  

Centennial College is an established leader in obtaining diverse students.  Additionally, the Agreement will require Centennial College to establish a financial bursary designed to reduce the amount of the tuition fees charged by Centennial College to diverse students for enrolment in the Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training curriculum to among the lowest for such a program in the province.  Reducing the cost of tuition will assist in overcoming a major equity barrier for diverse individuals to receive college instruction in Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training.

This agreement enhances TFS' status as leaders for gender and ethnic diversity in fire service recruitment.  The training will assist TFS selection process, meet human rights initiatives and address gender, ethnic and economic inequities.

The Community Development and Recreation Committee recommends that:

1.         City Council authorize the Acting Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, to sign a renewal agreement with Service Canada for the Toronto Youth Job Corps (TYJC) program for up to $1,784,560 gross and $210,386 net, dependant on City and federal budget approval processes.

To seek authorization to renew an agreement with Service Canada for the Toronto Youth Job Corps (TYJC) program for an amount of up to $1,784,560 gross and $210,386 (12%) net.

The TYJC program is an on-going cost shared program providing pre-employment preparation and subsidized job placements to unemployed, out of school youth 16 to 29 years of age.  The current contract with Service Canada for the TYJC program ends on April 7, 2010.

The Community Development and Recreation Committee recommends that:

1.         City Council direct that the following new applicants, determined to be ineligible, be advised they are not eligible for support under the 2010 Community Service Partnerships (CSP) Program:
 
a.         Belka Enrichment Centre;
b.         Canadian Somali Seniors Centre; and
c.         Vasantham – A Tamil Seniors' Wellness Centre.

The Community Partnership and Investment Program Appeals Sub-Committee on February 18, 2010, considered a report (February 3, 2010) from the Acting Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, respecting the results of the eligibility assessment of 229 new and returning applicants under the 2010 Community Service Partnerships (CSP) program, and identifying the status of returning applicants under the streamlining policy for grants.

This report presents the recommendation for one organization that was reconsidered for eligibility under the 2010 Community Service Partnerships (CSP). Based on a review of the original submission and additional information submitted at the appeal meeting, it is recommended that the applicant be confirmed as ineligible.

The Community Development and Recreation Committee recommends that:

1.         City Council grant authority for the $37,000 allocated for 2010 appeals to be re-allocated to the Health and Safety Fund established to enable the Shelter, Support and Housing Administration Division to provide support to not-for-profit agencies facing unexpected situations that may negatively affect the health and safety of agency staff and/or clients.

The City of Toronto grants policy requires that non-profit agencies be permitted to appeal funding allocations involving City funded programs.  For 2010 up to $37,000, gross and $0 net from the 2010 provincial Consolidated Homelessness Prevention Program (CHPP) was designated for appeals.  As no appeals were made, it is recommended that the $37,000 set aside for appeals from the 2010 CHPP funds be re-allocated to the Health and Safety Fund.  The Health and Safety Fund was approved by Council to provide support for funded agencies facing unexpected situations that may have a negative impact on the health and safety of their staff and/or clients.

The Community Development and Recreation Committee recommends that:

1.         City Council approve a grant of up to $5,000 to the Tenants’ Association of 50 Rosehill Avenue (Balfour Square) from the 2010 Tenant Support Grants Program to assist the tenants in their appeal to the Ontario Court of Appeal.

2.         City Council authorize the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, to take the necessary actions to implement Council’s approval.

This report responds to the Tenant Defence Sub-Committee’s request to report directly to the March 12, 2010 meeting of the Community Development and Recreation Committee on providing a special grant from the Tenant Defence Fund program to assist five tenants of a unit at 50 Rosehill Avenue in appealing a decision of the Divisional Court.  The appeal arises from a Landlord and Tenant Board ruling that the provision of a common recreational facility was permanently reduced and the tenants were entitled to a rent reduction.  The landlord successfully appealed the decision to the Divisional Court, and the tenants now seek to appeal the Divisional Court decision.  Tenants from 330 Spadina Road (Ward 21) are financially supporting the appeal as they have similar concerns about loss of amenity space at their buildings and have made an application to the Landlord and Tenant Board for a rent reduction.

The City has been requested to provide a grant of up to $5,000 to help the tenants pay costs, if any, which may be ordered by the Court if the tenants appeal is not successful.  This report recommends providing grant of up to $5,000 to the tenants at 50 Rosehill Avenue (Balfour Square) to assist them in their appeal on the basis that the resultant decision may be precedent setting for tenants where infill development is occurring and because both the 30 Rosehill Avenue and 330 Spadina Road tenant associations will be contributing financially.

The Community Development and Recreation Commitee recommends that:

1.         City Council authorize the General Manager of the Long-Term Care Homes and Services Division (the “General  Manager”) to approve the terms of, and to execute on behalf of the City, in form acceptable to the City Solicitor:

a.         all funding or other agreements between the City and the appropriate Local Health Integration Networks or their successor(s) or replacement(s) from time to time (“LHINS”) relating to funding allocations to give effect to Health Services Improvement Plans submitted by LTCHS; and,

b.         all service provider agreements between the City and external partners, agencies, organizations or other partners with whom the City contemplates working under any health services funding allocations from the LHINS or the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.

2.         City Council authorize the Chief Corporate Officer to approve the terms of, and to execute on behalf of the City, licences or leases required to implement LHIN-funded projects or other projects funded by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, in consultation with the General Manager, in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.

3.        City Council authorize the General Manager to issue permits for space in long-term care homes under LTCHS’ operating jurisdiction substantially on the terms in Appendix 1 to the report (February 26, 2010) from the General Manager, Long-Term Care Homes and Services, and the Chief Corporate Officer, subject to such revisions deemed appropriate by the General Manager, in consultation with the City Solicitor.

4.         City Council authorize the General Manager to administer and manage the agreements and permits described in Recommendation Nos. 1 and 3, including the provision of any consents, approvals, notices and notices of termination, provided that the General Manager may, at any time, refer consideration of such respective matters (including their content) to City Council for its determination and direction.

5.         City Council authorize the Chief Corporate Officer to administer and manage the licences and leases described in Recommendation No. 2, including the provision of any consents, approvals, notices and notices of termination, provided that the Chief Corporate Officer may, at any time, refer consideration of such respective matters (including their content) to City Council for its determination and direction.

6.         City Council authorize the Chief Corporate Officer to approve the licences or leases in Recommendation No. 2 at rates that may be less than market rents on condition that the organization is a non-profit corporation, a registered charity under the Income Tax Act, or a public entity otherwise acceptable to the Chief Corporate Officer.

This report seeks delegated authority: (1) for the General Manager of the City’s Long-Term Care Homes and Services Division (“LTCHS”) to approve and execute contractual agreements required to receive provincial funding allocations from the Local Health Integration Networks and to give effect to both Health Services Improvement Plans and projects funded by the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care, submitted by LTCHS; (2) for the Chief Corporate Officer to approve and execute licences or leases required to implement such Health Services Improvement Plans or other projects funded by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care; and (3) for LTCHS’ General Manager to issue short-term permits for space in long-term care homes under LTCHS’ jurisdiction for external organizations.

Councillor Paula Fletcher forwarding a recommendation to the Community Development and Recreation on "Community User Access to City Run Golf Courses".