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THE CITY OF TORONTO
Clerk's Department
Minutes of the Economic Development Committee
Monday, October 19, 1998.
The Economic Development Committee met on Monday, October 19, 1998, in Committee Room A, 2nd
Floor, Metro Hall, Toronto, commencing at 9:40 a.m.
Members Present:
Councillor Brian Ashton, Chair
Councillor Mario Giansante, Vice-Chair
Councillor Sandra Bussin
Councillor Raymond Cho
Councillor Rob Davis
Councillor Frank Faubert
Councillor Michael Feldman
Councillor Douglas Holyday
Councillor Norm Kelly
Councillor Joan King
Councillor Jane Pitfield
Councillor Mario Silva
On Motion by Councillor Faubert, the Committee confirmed the minutes of its meeting held on
September 18, 1998.
No declarations of interest pursuant to the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act were declared by
Members of the Economic Development Committee.
33.
Appointments to the Boards of Management for Business Improvement Areas
and Amendments to the (Former Toronto) Municipal Code Chapter 20,
Business Improvement Areas - Various Wards.
The Economic Development Committee had before it a report (September 28, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, 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, Bloor West Village, and Eglinton Way Business
Improvement Areas. 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;
(3) leave be granted for the introduction of the necessary bill in Council to give effect
thereto; and
(4) the appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to
give effect thereto.
On motion by Councillor King, the Committee recommended to Council the adoption of
the aforementioned report.
(Clause No. 3, Report No. 4)
34.
Standing Authority to Exempt Certain Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority Lands from Municipal Taxes.
The Economic Development Committee had before it a report (September 30, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, recommending that:
(1) approval be granted for standing authority to exempt from municipal taxes those lands
owned by the TRCA and managed by the City for park purposes, and for the submission to
Council of the relevant Bills in relation thereto;
(2) Clause No. 1 of Report No.12 of The Parks, Recreation and Property Committee adopted by
Metropolitan Council on October 3, 1961 with respect to the exemption from municipal
taxation certain lands owned by the (then) Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority and used for Metropolitan parks purposes, be rescinded; and
(3) the appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to
give effect thereto.
The Committee also had before it during consideration of the foregoing matter, Appendix A of
Clause No. 1 of Report No. 12 of The Parks and Recreation Committee, headed Authority to
Introduce Bill in Council to Exempt from Municipal Taxes Certain Conservation Lands Used for
Metropolitan Park Purposes , which was adopted by The Council of The Municipality of Metropolitan
Toronto at its meeting on October 3, 1961.
On motion by Councillor Faubert, the Committee recommended to Council the adoption
of the aforementioned report subject to the addition of the following
Recommendation No. (4):
(4) that authority be granted for the introduction of the necessary
bill in Council to give effect thereto.
(Clause No. 5, Report No. 4)
35.
Urban Aboriginal Economic Development.
The Economic Development Committee had before it a report (October 2, 1998) from the Commissioner
of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, responding to the Committee s earlier referral of a
series of recommendations from the Task Force on Community Access and Equity and the Aboriginal
Planning Group, to the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, and
recommending that staff from the Economic Development Office be directed to invite the
appropriate staff from other Departments, Agencies and Non-Profit Organizations to meet with the
Aboriginal Planning Group to ensure linkages are made to the resources currently available to
support aboriginal business development, and to develop and set in motion an action plan for
furthering the implementation of the recommendations of the Task Force on Community Access and
Equity. On motion by Councillor Feldman, the Committee adopted the aforementioned report.
(Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism; Copy to: Task Force
on Community Access and Equity - October 27, 1998)
(Clause No. 8(d), Report No. 4)
36.
Toronto Small Business Forum 98.
The Economic Development Committee had before it a report (October 6, 1998) from the Commissioner
of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, advising that the City of Toronto Economic
Development Division is hosting Small Business Toronto 98 on October 27 and 28, 1998 at the
North York Civic Centre and Memorial Hall; providing background information with respect to this
event; and recommending that the report be received for information.
The Committee also had before it a brochure (undated), headed Toronto Small Business Forum 98 -
October 27 and 28 , which provides conference details, a schedule of events and a registration
form.
On motion by Councillor Faubert, the Committee received the aforementioned report
and brochure.
(Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism - October 27, 1998)
(Clause No. 8(e), Report No. 4)
37.
Billboard Advertising - Revenue Potential for The City of Toronto.
The Economic Development Committee had before it a report (October 15, 1998) from Councillor
Mario Silva, Trinity Niagara, requesting a report on the feasibility of the City undertaking
lease agreements for bill board advertising on appropriate City-owned property, and that such
report provide details with respect to potential planning criteria and revenue generation.
On motion by Councillor Silva, the Committee requested the Commissioner of
Economic Development, Culture and Tourism to report to the Economic Development
Committee on the feasibility, planning criteria and revenue potential for the City
if it undertook lease agreements for Billboard Advertising on appropriate City-
owned or maintained properties.
(Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism; Copy to: Councillor
Mario Silva, Trinity Niagara - October 27, 1998)
(Clause No. 8(g), Report No. 4)
38.
National Communities in Bloom Award.
The Economic Development Committee had before it a submission (October, 1998) headed Planning
Document for Environmental Action , prepared by the City of Toronto West District - Parks and
Forestry Advisory Committee, which provides a framework to promote the protection, restoration
and conservation of parkland, open spaces and natural environments by way of goals, objectives
and action plans that reflect and encourage the commitment, initiative and innovation of the
community, together with the Advisory Committee s terms of reference.
The following individuals appeared before the Economic Development Committee with respect to the
foregoing matter:
- Ms. Claire Tucker-Reid, General Manager, Parks and Recreation;
- Mr. Paul Ronan, Co-Chair of the Parks and Forestry Advisory Board (West District);
- Mr. Murray Cameron, Supervisor of Horticulture, West District, and also gave a slide
presentation; and
- Ms. Fiona Campbell, Co-Chair of the Parks and Forestry Advisory Board (West District).
On behalf of the Economic Development Committee, Councillors Giansante, Holyday
and Davis:
(1) presented the National Communities in Bloom Award to Ms. Fiona Campbell,
Co-Chair of the Parks and Forestry Advisory Board (West District) who
accepted the Award on behalf of those involved with this project; and
(2) thanked and congratulated the members of the Advisory Board, staff and
volunteers associated with this initiative for their hard work and
community involvement.
(A) Councillor Silva moved that the Committee request the Commissioner of
Economic Development, Culture and Tourism to report to the Economic
Development Committee on how similar projects can be undertaken on the
City s streets and highways.
(B) Councillor Holyday moved that the Committee request the Commissioner of
Economic Development, Culture and Tourism to take the necessary action to
submit an entry from the City of Toronto for the international award
Nation in Bloom .
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motions (A) and (B), it was
carried.
(Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism; Copy to: Ms. Claire
Tucker-Reid, General Manager, Parks and Recreation; Mr. Paul Ronan, Co-Chair of
the Parks and Forestry Advisory Board (West District); Mr. Murray Cameron,
Supervisor of Horticulture, West District; Ms. Fiona Campbell, Co-Chair of the
Parks and Forestry Advisory Board (West District) - October 27, 1998)
(Clause No. 8(a), Report No. 4)
39.
The Greater Toronto Marketing Alliance (GTMA)
Presentation to the Economic Development Committee.
Mr. Kenneth Copeland, President and CEO, The Greater Toronto Marketing Alliance (GTMA) gave a
presentation to the Economic Development Committee on the programs and activities of the GTMA,
and also filed various documentation with respect thereto.
On motion by Councillor Kelly, the Committee requested the Commissioner of
Economic Development, Culture and Tourism to report to the Economic Development
Committee, in the context of the Economic Development Strategy, on similar
initiatives being undertaken in other North American jurisdictions, such report to
provide a comparative analysis, information on the funding allocated by each
municipality or region, linkages with other levels of government, and success rates.
(Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism; Copy to: Mr. Kenneth
Copeland, President and CEO, The Greater Toronto Marketing Alliance - October 27,
1998)
(Clause No. 8(b), Report No. 4)
40.
Celebrate Toronto Street Festival.
The Economic Development Committee had before it a report (October 19, 1998) from Councillor
Korwin-Kuczynski, Chair, Celebrate Toronto Street Festival, providing results of the Celebrate
Toronto Street Festival which was held July 3-5, 1998; and recommending that:
(1) the Street Festival be developed into an annual signature event that will draw residents
and tourists;
(2) the Street Festival be repositioned to July 9-11, 1999, to strategically support key
stakeholders in the tourism industry and better complement Toronto s event calendar; and
(3) cross-departmental support be provided for this festival and other signature events.
The Committee also had before it a report, entitled 1998 Celebrate Toronto Street Festival -
Post Event Report .
Councillor Korwin-Kuczynski, High Park, appeared before the Economic Development Committee in
connection with the foregoing matter.
(A) Councillor King moved that the Committee:
(i) recommend to Council the adoption of the aforementioned report; and
(ii) forward the bound report prepared by the City of Toronto Special
Events Office, entitled 1998 Celebrate Toronto Street Festival -
Post Event Report to the Commissioner of Economic Development,
Culture and Tourism.
Councillor Ashton appointed Councillor Giansante Acting Chair of the Economic Development
Committee and vacated the Chair.
(B) Councillor Ashton moved that the Committee request the Commissioner of
Economic Development, Culture and Tourism to report, in the context of the
City s Economic Development Strategy, to the Economic Development Committee
with a comparative analysis of other events of similar size and outline the
potential comparators which could be used.
Councillor Ashton resumed the Chair.
(C) Councillor Kelly moved that the Committee forward a copy of the report
(October 19, 1998) from the Chair, Celebrate Toronto Street Festival to
Tourism Toronto for information.
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motions (A), (B) and (C), it
was carried.
(Clause No. 7, Report No. 4)
41.
Attracting Semi-Conductor Plant Investment to Toronto.
The Economic Development Committee had before it a report (September 29, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, recommending that:
(1) staff from the Economic Development Division initiate and participate in the creation of a
Toronto Semi-Conductor Partnership which will explore the opportunity to attract semi-
conductor plant facility investment to Toronto;
(2) staff from the Economic Development Division provide further status reports in a timely
manner on the progress of this project; and
(3) the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to
give effect thereto.
Mr. Bruce Graham, Director, Business Developments and Retention, Economic Development Division,
gave an overhead presentation to the Economic Development Committee in connection with the
foregoing matter, and filed a copy of his presentation material (October, 1998), entitled
Attracting Semi-Conductor Plant Investment to Toronto .
At this point in the proceedings, having regard to the hour of 12:30 p.m., the Committee, on
motion by Councillor Pitfield, decided to waive subsection 11(1) of the Council Procedural By-
law, in order to hear deputations respecting this matter.
The following persons appeared before the Committee in connection with the foregoing matter:
- Mr. James Holloway, Senior Account Executive, Investments Partnerships Canada, Industry
Canada;
- Mr. Saad Rafi, Director, Investment Branch, Investment Division, Ministry of Economic
Development, Trade and Tourism, Government of Ontario; and
- Councillor Elizabeth Brown, Rexdale Thistletown.
(Matter held down for further discussion - also refer to Minute No. 42.)
The Economic Development Committee recessed at 1:06 p.m.
The Economic Development Committee reconvened at 2:13 p.m.
Members Present:
Councillor Brian Ashton, Chair
Councillor Mario Giansante, Vice-Chair
Councillor Sandra Bussin
Councillor Raymond Cho
Councillor Frank Faubert
Councillor Michael Feldman
Councillor Douglas Holyday
Councillor Norm Kelly
Councillor Joan King
Councillor Jane Pitfield
42.
Attracting Semi-Conductor Plant Investment to Toronto.
(Also see Minute No. 41.)
The Committee resumed its consideration of the issue of Attracting Semi-Conductor Plant
Investment to Toronto.
(A) Councillor King moved that the Committee:
(i) recommend to Council the adoption of the aforementioned report; and
(ii) extend its compliments to Councillors Brown and
Sinclair for their efforts to date in this area.
(B) Councillor Kelly moved that the foregoing motion by Councillor King be
amended by adding to Recommendation (2), embodied in the aforementioned
report, the words on phasing and funding after the word reports , so as
to read:
(2) staff from the Economic Development Division provide further status
reports on phasing and funding in a timely manner on the progress
of this project; .
Upon the question of the adoption of the foregoing motions (A) and (B), it was
carried.
(Clause No. 1, Report No. 4)
43.
School Facilities Reviews - City-Wide.
The Economic Development Committee had before it the following communication and report:
(i) (October 8, 1998) from the City Clerk, advising that the Urban Environment and Development
Committee on October 5, 1998, during its consideration of a report dated September 17,
1998 from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services, entitled School
Facility Reviews, City-Wide , in part, took the following action:
(1) directed that a copy of the aforementioned report be forwarded to the Economic
Development Committee for information; and
(2) requested the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services to direct
the Manager of Policy and Programs, City Planning Division, to make a
presentation thereon to the Economic Development Committee.
(ii) (October 16, 1998) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism,
providing a preliminary report on the potential impact on parks and recreation services
brought about by possible school closures in the City of Toronto; and recommending that
this report be received for information.
Ms. Ann-Marie Nasr, Manager of Policy and Programs, Urban Planning and Development Services,
gave an overhead presentation to the Economic Development Committee with respect to the foregoing
matter.
Councillor Pam McConnell, Don River, appeared before the Economic Development Committee in
connection with the foregoing matter.
(A) Councillor Bussin moved that the Committee:
(1) recommend to Council that Recommendation (A)(3) of the Urban
Environment and Development Committee, as contained in the
communication (October 8, 1998) from the City Clerk, be adopted
subject to amending it to include the Toronto French School Boards
in the emergency joint meeting, so as to read as follows:
(A) (3) direct that an emergency joint meeting be convened
between City Council, the Toronto District School
Board, the Toronto Catholic District School Board
and the French School Boards with respect to this
matter; ;
(2) request the appropriate City officials to report to the School Tax
Sub-Committee:
(a) with a view of the portfolio of the school sites declared
surplus to determine the impact of purchasing such sites for
community use; and
(b) on the potential costs of enhanced transportation services
as the result of these school closures.
(B) Councillor King moved that the Committee recommend to Council, that
Recommendation (A)(4)(a) of the Urban Environment and Development
Committee as contained in the communication (October 8, 1998) from the City
Clerk, be adopted subject to adding to the end thereof the words or those
that could be converted to much needed community uses , so as to read as
follows:
(A)(4)(a) in developing the plan for school facilities
referred to in Recommendation No. (1), embodied in
the report (September 17, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development
Services, to consider a system of incentives for
retaining lands and space that deliver important
community programs and amenities, or those that
could be converted to much needed community uses.
Upon the question of the adoption of the Parts (1) and (2)(a) of the foregoing
motion (A) by Councillor Bussin, and the foregoing motion (B) by Councillor King,
it was carried.
Upon the question of the adoption of Part (2)(b) of the foregoing motion (A) by
Councillor Bussin, it was carried.
(City Council; Copy to: Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and
Tourism; School Tax Sub-Committee - October 27, 1998)
(Clause No. 8(f), Report No. 4 of The Economic Development Committee, and Clause
No. 2 of Report No. 12 of The Urban Environment and Development Committee.)
44.
Film Permit Issuance - Review of Practices, Procedures, Policies and By-Laws.
The Economic Development Committee had before it the following report and communications:
(i) (September 8, 1998) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism,
advising that in order to provide consistency and exemplary service in film permit
issuance, there was a need to review the current practices and regulatory framework
utilized in the various municipalities; and recommending that:
(1) the Economic Development Committee endorse the attached Guidelines for Filming in
the City of Toronto and the City of Toronto Code of Conduct for Cast and Crew
(Appendices 1 and 2);
(2) film location permitting for Toronto be coordinated by the Toronto Film and
Television Office in Economic Development with decision making remaining
decentralized;
(3) the Economic Development Committee endorse the attached by-law (Appendix 3) and
recommend that the City Solicitor be authorized to introduce the necessary Bill in
Council to give effect thereto; and
(4) the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism report back as
necessary on future developments in the film and television sector including any
operational requirements.
(ii) (undated) from Ms. Yolanda Adamovsky opposing the policy of issuing permits for the film
industry to use school property and immediate vicinity roads that the children use for
various reasons.
(iii) (October 16, 1998) from S.R. Battista expressing opposition for various reasons.
The following persons gave a presentation to the Economic Development Committee with respect to
the foregoing matter:
- Ms. Rhonda Silverstone, Toronto Film and Television Office; and
- Mr. Manny Danelon, Co-Chair, Film Liaison Industry Committee.
(A) Councillor Bussin moved that the Committee defer consideration of the
aforementioned report to its next meeting scheduled to be held on November
16, 1998, in order to allow Members of Council the opportunity to conduct
community consultation, if they so wish.
(B) Councillor Pitfield moved that the Committee request the Commissioner of
Economic Development, Culture and Tourism to report at that time on the
impact of introducing a fee for the issuance of film permits.
(C) Councillor Feldman moved that the foregoing motion by Councillor Pitfield
be amended to provide that the report requested of the Commissioner of
Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, also include information on any
policy which the City of Vancouver may have in this regard.
(D) Councillor Davis moved that the Committee recommend to Council the adoption
of the aforementioned report, and further, that the Commissioner of
Economic Development, Culture and Tourism be requested to report to the
Economic Development Committee in one years time with an evaluation of the
effectiveness of the Guidelines for Filming in the City of Toronto.
Upon the question of the foregoing motion (A) by Councillor Bussin, it was
carried.
Upon the question of the foregoing motion (C) by Councillor Feldman, it was
carried.
Upon the question of the foregoing motion (B) by Councillor Pitfield, it was
carried.
Having regard to the action of the Committee with respect to the adoption of the
foregoing motion (A) by Councillor Bussin, the foregoing motion (D) by Councillor
Davis was deemed redundant.
(Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism; Copy to: Ms. Rhonda
Silverstone, Toronto Film and Television Office; Mr. Manny Danelon, Co-Chair,
Film Liaison Industry Committee; Ms. Rise Kogan, Economic Development; Ms.
Yolanda Adamovsky; S.R. Battista - October 27, 1998)
(Clause No. 8(c), Report No. 4)
45.
Proposed Fees for Heritage Preservation Services - All Wards.
The Economic Development Committee had before it a report (September 29, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, recommending that:
(1) the fees for heritage preservation services outlined in this report be approved for
implementation beginning November 1, 1998;
(2) a by-law be introduced to permit fees for heritage preservation services; 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 Committee recommended to Council the adoption of
the aforementioned report.
(Clause No. 4, Report No. 4)
46.
Milliken Park Community Recreation Centre, Project No. 705,
Scarborough District Contract No. PBS 98-004 (Ward 18 - Malvern).
The Economic Development Committee had before it a joint report (October 5, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Corporate Services, the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and
Tourism, and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, recommending that Contract No. PBS 98-
004, for the construction of a new Community Recreation Centre in Milliken Park, be awarded to
Derbtile Construction Inc. in the total amount of $2,984,230.00 including all taxes and charges
being the lowest tender received.
On motion by Councillor Giansante, the Committee recommended to Council the
adoption of the aforementioned joint report.
(Clause No. 6, Report No. 4)
47.
Proposed Contract Award - Arena and Major Facility Advertising Program
- Parks And Recreation Division.
The Economic Development Committee had before it a report (October 2, 1998) from the Commissioner
of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, recommending that:
(1) this report, addressing Media Co. s letter of September 17, 1998, be received as
information; and
(2) the recommendations contained in the Department s award report of September 1, 1998
(Appendix I) be approved.
The Committee also had before it a communication (September 17, 1998) from Mr. Andrew
Hethrington, Vice President, MediaCo.
On motion by Councillor King, the Committee:
(i) recommended to Council the adoption of the following recommendations
embodied in the report (September 1, 1998) from the Commissioner of
Economic Development, Culture and Tourism appended to his further report
dated October 2, 1998, viz:
It is recommended that:
(1) a five year contract for the exclusive indoor advertising rights
for arenas and major facilities within the Parks and Recreation
Division be awarded to DM Media;
(2) this contract reflect the terms and conditions contained within the
Request For Proposals and this report;
(3) the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, the
City Solicitor, and the Director of Purchasing, be directed to
negotiate, prepare and execute the appropriate contract(s);
(4) the portion of annual revenues in excess of the $1,000,000.00
revenue budget requirement, be placed in a balance sheet account
for basic improvement use by the participating facilities; and
(5) the appropriate City officials take the necessary action to give
effect thereto. ; and
(ii) received, for information, the aforementioned communication (September 17,
1998) from MediaCo.
(Clause No. 2, Report No. 4)
48.
Update on the Economic Development Strategy Process.
The Economic Development Committee had before it a report (October 16, 1998) from Councillor
Brian Ashton, Chair, Economic Development Committee, advising that the launch of the Economic
Development Strategy Process will take place on November 6, 1998, from 8:00 - 10:30 a.m. in the
Metro Hall Council Chambers; and providing details of the launch and various other initiatives
underway with respect to the strategy process.
On motion by Councillor King, the Committee received the aforementioned report.
(Members of the Economic Development Committee; Copy to: Commissioner of Economic
Development, Culture and Tourism - October 27, 1998)
(Clause No. 8(h), Report No. 4)
The Committee adjourned its meeting at 4:55 p.m.
Chair.
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