February 4, 1998
To: East York Community Council
From: Rick Z. Tomaszewicz
Commissioner of Development Services
East York Office
Subject: East York Advisory Committee on the Environment (EYACE), Ward 1
Purpose:
This report responds to a January 23, 1998 request by Councillor Ootes to provide information on the EYACE.
Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:
There is one thousand, five hundred and fifty dollars in the 1998 Current Operating Budget to defray expenses of the EYACE.
Recommendations:
That this report be received as information.
Council Reference/Background/History:
Councillor Ootes, in his letter of January 23, 1998 to the Deputy Clerk, requested a staff report on the process to establish the EYACE, and provide it with legitimacy, as well as staff support availability. Councillor Ootes
s Citizen Boards and Committees whose current term was due to expire on November 30, 1997. This By-law would allow the respective Boards and Committees to continue functioning into 1998.
The Director of Transportation and Engineering Services and the Environmental Engineer will continue to attend EYACE meetings and secretarial services will be provided.
Staff of the new City of Toronto is preparing a report on the future of local Citizen Boards and Committees. In the meantime, the previous relationship will continue to prevail until changes are made.
Conclusions:
Issues on the future of the current local Citizen Boards and Committees will be reported on in the near future.
Contact Name:
Kim Choo-Ying
Environmental Engineer
East York Office
Telephone No.: (416)778-2218
Fax No.: (416)466-9877
Rick Z. Tomaszewicz
Commissioner of Development Services
