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THE CITY OF TORONTO
Clerk's Department
Minutes of the Economic Development Committee
Meeting No. 6
Monday, November 16, 1998.
The Economic Development Committee met on Monday, November 16, 1998, in Committee
Room A, 2nd Floor, Metro Hall, Toronto, commencing at 9:30 a.m.
Members Present:
Councillor Brian Ashton, Chair
Councillor Mario Giansante, Vice-Chair
Councillor Sandra Bussin
Councillor Rob Davis
Councillor Frank Faubert
Councillor Michael Feldman
Councillor Douglas Holyday
Councillor Norm Kelly
Councillor Joan King
Councillor Jane Pitfield
Councillor Mario Silva
No declarations of interest pursuant to the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act
were declared by Members of the Economic Development Committee.
Confirmation of Minutes.
On motion by Councillor Giansante, the Minutes of the meeting of
the Economic Development Committee held on October 19, 1998 were
confirmed.
49. Viva Magnetics (Canada) Limited, 1663 Neilson Road
The Economic Development Committee had before it a report (November 2, 1998) from
the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism providing an
overview of the proposed Viva Magnetics (Canada) Limited investment in a new
manufacturing facility in the City of Toronto, advising the report was prepared in
compliance with the City of Toronto policies respecting business travel, and
recommending that this report be received for information.
On motion by Councillor Silva, the Committee adopted the report
(November 2, 1998) from the Commissioner of Economic Development,
Culture and Tourism.
(Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism; cc: Mr.
Choi, Viva Magnetics (Canada) Limited - November 19, 1998)
(Report No. 6, Clause 9 (f))
50. Report on Economic Development Attendance at the Incoming Call Centre Management
Show and Exposition, Denver, Co., September 1-3, 1998
The Economic Development Committee had before it a report (October 26, 1998) from
the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism providing a review
of the Incoming Call Centre Management trade show and exposition held in early
September, 1998 as a forum for promoting the City of Toronto s call centre
capabilities and attracting call centre companies to Toronto, and recommending
that this report be received for information.
On motion by Councillor Feldman, the Committee received the report
(October 26, 1998) from the Commissioner of Economic Development,
Culture and Tourism.
(Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism -
November 19, 1998)
(Report No. 6, Clause 9 (g))
51. Appointment of Manager of City of Toronto Ferry Boats
The Economic Development Committee had before it a report (November 10, 1998) from
the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism reporting on the
appointment of Claire Tucker-Reid, General Manager, Parks and Recreation Division,
as Manager of certain City vessels and as signing officer to effect her
registration in that capacity, and recommending that:
(1) By-law No. 48-96 of the former Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto be
rescinded and that Ms. Claire Tucker-Reid, General Manager, Parks and
Recreation Division, be appointed Manager of the City ferries;
(2) leave be granted to introduce the necessary Bills in Council to give effect
thereto; and
(3) the appropriate City officials be authorized to take the necessary action
to give effect thereto.
On motion by Councillor King, the Committee recommended to City
Council the adoption of the report (November 10, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism.
(Report No. 6, Clause 5)
52. Canadian National Exhibition Association (CNEA) Appointments to the Board of
Governors of Exhibition Place
The Economic Development Committee had before it a report (October 22, 1998) from
the Interim Corporate Secretary, The Board of Governors of Exhibition Place
recommending appointments to The Board of Governors of Exhibition Place.
On motion by Councillor King, the Committee recommended to City
Council that the following persons be appointed to the Board of
Governors of Exhibition Place for the period ending October 14,
1999, and until their successors are appointed:
Kenneth Lantz - Honorary President
Deborah Woodman - First Vice-President
John Downing - Second Vice-President
(Report No. 6, Clause 6)
53. Announcement of Toronto s-Own Beer
Mayor Lastman gave a presentation on the launch of Toronto s-Own Beer , and the
following persons appeared before the Economic Development Committee in connection
with this matter:
_ Ferg Devins, Regional Director, Ontario Division, Molson Breweries
_ Sean Shannon, Vice President, Business Development, Molson Breweries
On motion by Councillor Giansante, the Committee:
(1) Received with appreciation a presentation respecting the
launch by Molson Breweries of Toronto s-Own Beer and the
allocation of a portion of the sales being made available to
the City of Toronto for the development of new Waterparks;
and
(2) requested the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture
and Tourism to report to the Economic Development Committee
with details of the proposed Partnership Agreement with
Molson Breweries as it relates to the provision of funding
for the construction of new waterparks in the City of
Toronto.
(Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism; cc:
Mayor Lstman, Mr. Ferg Devins, Regional Director, Ontario Region,
Molson Breweries, Mr. Sean Shannon, Vice President, Business
Development, Molson Breweries - November 19, 1998)
(Report No. 6, Clause 9(a))
The Economic Development Committee recessed for 5 minutes.
54. City Of Toronto Millennium Logo
The Economic Development Committee had before it a report (November 9, 1998) from
the City Clerk recommending to the Economic Development Committee, and Council,
the adoption of the attached Millennium Logo , noting that the design is visually
appealing as an identifier of activities produced, funding and/or endorsed by the
City, and will reproduce well for City purposes as well as non-commercial usage by
community and other external groups.
Copies of the Logo Design were distributed to Council members.
On motion by Councillor Kelly, the Committee recommended to City
Council the adoption of the report (November 9, 1998) from the City
Clerk.
(Report No. 6, Clause 8)
55. World Youth Days Conference in Canada and Toronto in 2002 AD
The Economic Development Committee had before it a report (October 29, 1998) from
the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism responding to a
request for support from a potential event organizer (the Canadian Catholic
Conference of Bishops and Archdiocese of Toronto) in their efforts to bring
business activity to the City of Toronto, in the form of the World Youth Days
Conference in 2002 AD, and recommending that:
(1) the staff of the Economic Development, Culture and Tourism Department
continue to provide support to the representatives of the Canadian Catholic
Conference of Bishops and Archdiocese of Toronto in their efforts to secure
the World Youth Days Conference;
(2) staff facilitate the continued involvement of the federal and provincial
levels of government in the bid process;
(3) staff continue to report on the process and status of the City s
involvement in the World Youth Days Conference, as well as on appropriate
co-ordination and events planning mechanisms.
The following persons appeared before the Economic Development Committee in
connection with the foregoing matter:
_ Mr. Stan Walton, Manager, Administration and Support Services, North
Region, Economic Development, Culture and Tourism;
_ Father Norm Roberts, Director, Office of Catholic Youth, Archdiocese of
Toronto;
_ Mr. Kirk Shearer, President and C.E.O., Tourism Toronto;
_ Councillor Korwin-Kuczynski, High Park; and
_ Councillor Mihevc, York Eglinton.
On motion by Councillor Kelly, the Committee recommended to City
Council the adoption of the report (October 29, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism subject
to the addition of the following new Recommendation (1) and the
renumbering of the remaining recommendations accordingly:
(1) that City Council endorse the initiatives of the
Canadian Catholic Conference of Bishops in obtaining
the World Youth Days Conference for Toronto in
2002";
(Report No. 6, Clause 1)
56. Future of Industrial Lands in the City of Toronto
The Economic Development Committee had before it a report (November 2, 1998) from
the City Clerk and Urban Environment and Development Committee forwarding the
action of the Urban Environment and Development Committee at its meeting on
November 2, 1998, referring the following suggestion, embodied in the
communication (August 10, 1998) from Mr. Tony O Donohue, President, Environmental
Probe Ltd., to the Economic Development Committee for consideration, and
recommending:
that City Council develop a marketing strategy for attracting
industries; .
The Economic Development Committee also had before it presentation material
submitted by Mr. Erkki Pukonen, President and Chief Executive Officer, TEDCO.
The following persons appeared before the Economic Development Committee in
connection with the foregoing matter:
_ Mr. Erkki Pukonen, President and CEO, TEDCO;
_ Mr. Bob Howald, Executive Vice-President, TEDCO;
_ Ms. Sylvia Rinaldi, Director of Financial Planning, TEDCO; and
_ Mr. Tony O Donohue, President, Environmental Probe Ltd.
On motion by Councillor Kelly, the Economic Development Committee
extended from 12:30 p.m. to complete the item before the
Committee.
On motion by Councillor Kelly, the Economic Development Committee:
(1) Amended the suggestion referred by the Urban Planning and
Development Committee on November 2, 1998 as contained in
the report (November 2, 1998) from the City Clerk, to read:
(4) that City Council develop a marketing
strategy for attracting and retaining
industries
and referred this suggestion, as amended, to the Commissioner of
Economic Development, Culture and Tourism with a request that he
report thereon to the Economic Development Committee and include in
his report an analysis of TEDCO s future and potential future role
in the City of Toronto s economic development and strategy;
On motion by Councillor Bussin, the Economic Development Committee:
(2) requested the Chief Administrative Officer, in consultation
with the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and
Tourism to report to the next meeting of the Economic
Development Committee on the status of the review of the
TEDCO Board of Directors and on the issue of the new Board s
composition; and
(3) requested appropriate City staff to report on the
environmental requirements for remediating the brownfield
lands in the port area.
(Chief Administrative Officer, Commissioner of Economic
Development, Culture and Tourism; cc: Commissioner of Urban
Planning and Development Services, Mr. Erkki, Pukonen, President
and C.E.O., TEDCO, Mr. Bob Howald, Executive Vice-President, TEDCO,
Ms. Sylvia Rinaldi, Director of Financial Planning, TEDCO, Mr. Tony
O Donohue, President, Environmental Probe Ltd. - November 19, 1998)
(Report No. 6, Clause 9(b))
The Economic Development Committee recessed at 12:40 p.m.
The Economic Development Committee reconvened at 2:00 p.m.
Members Present:
Councillor Brian Ashton, Chair
Councillor Sandra Bussin
Councillor Rob Davis
Councillor Frank Faubert
Councillor Michael Feldman
Councillor Douglas Holyday
Councillor Norm Kelly
Councillor Joan King
Councillor Jane Pitfield
57. Economic Advantages Of Pedestrianisation
The Economic Development Committee had before it a report (October 18, 1998) from
the Co-Chair, Toronto Pedestrian Committee requesting an opportunity to appear
before the Economic Development Committee in order to provide information with
respect to the economic advantages to lively pedestrian environments.
The Economic Development Committee also had before it the following:
(a) Submission (undated), titled Pedestrianisation as a Tool of Economic
Development for Toronto , filed by Ms. Joan Doiron, Co-Chair, Toronto
Pedestrian Committee, recommending:
(1) That TEDC work with the Toronto Pedestrian Committee, local BIAs,
and other business groups to ensure the safety and enjoyment of
pedestrians by developing retail- and pedestrian-friendly streets
throughout the City of Toronto;
(2) that TEDC immediately establish a small working group with the TPC
to accomplish this with the help of appropriate staff; and
(3) (a) that TEDC request its staff, in conjunction with TPC staff,
to prepare a report on the importance of pedestrianisation
to the economic development of Toronto before March 1999.
This report should draw upon the Moving the Economy
Conference (its Action Plan and International Inventory of
Success Stories) and the work of the Green Tourism
Association;
(b) that this report form the basis of a vigorous City Council
policy on pedestianisation as a tool for Toronto s economic
growth so that Councillors may help Toronto become a world
leader in this field.
Let s Put Toronto Business on Its Feet!
(b) Terms of Reference for the Toronto Pedestrian Committee, filed by
Ms. Joan Doiron, Co-Chair, Toronto Pedestrian Committee
The following persons appeared before the Economic Development Committee in
connection with the foregoing matter:
_ Ms. Joan Doiron, Co-Chair, Toronto Pedestrian Committee;
_ Ms. Rhona Swarbrick, Co-Chair, Toronto Pedestrian Committee; and
_ Dr. Lucie Maillette, Skills Exchange.
On motion by Councillor Bussin, the Committee recommended to City
Council the adoption of the recommendations of the Toronto
Pedestrian Committee contained in its (undated) submission, titled
Pedestianisation as a Tool of Economic Development for Toronto ,
subject to Recommendation (2) being amended to read:
(2) that the Economic Development Committee
immediately establish a small working group
with the Toronto Pedestrian Committee to
accomplish this with the help of appropriate
staff, and that Councillor Pitfield be
appointed to the working group ;.
(Report No. 6, Clause 2)
58. Special Presentation - Toronto Hydro/Northwind
The Economic Development Committee had before it material filed by Mr. Todd
Wilcox, Vice-President, Sales, Customer & Energy Services Division, Toronto Hydro
Electric Commission.
The following persons appeared before the Economic Development Committee in
connection with the foregoing matter:
_ Councillor Jack Layton, Don River;
_ Mr. Mark Anshan, Chair, Toronto Hydro;
_ Mr. John Brooks, President & CEO, Toronto Hydro.
On motion by Councillor Davis, the Committee requested:
(1) the Chair of Toronto Hydro to provide Economic Development
Committee members with background information on the Toronto
Hydro/Northwind project, including:
(a) documentation respecting the partnership agreement;
(b) briefing notes on Bill 135; and
(c) information on deregulation of the energy industry;
On motion by Councillor King, the Economic Development Committee
requested:
(2) the Chief Administrative Officer to report to Council,
through the Economic Development Committee, on:
(a) the impact the North Wind Project would have
on the deep lake water cooling project of the
Toronto District Heating Corporation; and
(b) the ability of the City to influence the
directions of both Toronto Hydro and the
Toronto District Heating Corporation (TDHC),
in particular how Toronto Hydro and TDHC
could be directed to work co-operatively to
develop deep lake water cooling which would
be supplemented by ice cooling.
(Mr. Mark Anshan, Chair, Toronto Hydro, The Chief Administrative
Officer; cc: Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and
Tourism, Toronto District Heating Corporation - November 19, 1998)
(Report No. 6, Clause 9(h))
59. Millennium Grants Program Update
The Economic Development Committee had before it a report (November 9, 1998) from
the City Clerk recommending that the Economic Development Committee and Council
receive for information the report (October 30, 1998) from the Acting Project
Manager, Millennium Task Force, respecting the Millennium Grants Program.
On motion by Councillor King, the Committee recommended that
Council receive the report (November 9, 1998) from the Millennium
Task Force for information.
(Report No. 6, Clause 7)
60. 1998 Net Operating Surplus - Authorization for Transfer to the Stabilization
Reserve Fund Hummingbird Centre for The Performing Arts
The Economic Development Committee had before it a report (October 8, 1998) from
the Chair, Board of Directors, Hummingbird Centre for the Performing Arts
reporting on a transfer of the net operating surplus generated at the Hummingbird
Centre for the Performing Arts for fiscal 1998 into the Stabilization Reserve Fund
- Hummingbird Centre for the Performing Arts, and recommending that:
(1) Council authorize the transfer of a 1998 net operating surplus of the
Hummingbird Centre, as reviewed and approved by the City Auditor, from the
Board of Directors of the Hummingbird Centre to the Stabilization Reserve
Fund - Hummingbird Centre for the Performing Arts; and
(2) the appropriate officials of The Board of Directors of the Hummingbird
Centre and of the City Corporation be authorized and directed to take the
necessary steps to give effect to the foregoing.
On motion by Councillor King, the Committee recommended to City
Council the adoption of the report (October 8, 1998) from the Board
of Directors of the Hummingbird Centre for the Performing Arts.
(Report No. 6, Clause 4)
61. The Potential Impact Of Bill 160, The Education Quality Improvement Act on Charges
for Use of School Board Facilities
The Economic Development Committee had before it a report (November 2, 1998) from
the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism reporting on the
potential financial implications of school board charges for City recreational use
of school board facilities by the Parks and Recreation Division, and recommending
that:
(1) Parks and Recreation in co-operation with other City staff continue
negotiations with the respective school boards to develop and implement
Mutual Service Agreements, with the overall objective being a zero net for
both parties;
(2) should it be necessary, the Parks and Recreation Division include the cost
of any shortfall in the 1999 operating budget.
On motion by Councillor Bussin, the Committee:
(1) adopted the report (November 2, 1998) from the Commissioner
of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism; and
(2) requested the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture
and Tourism to provide an overview of a coordinated response
to issues and recommendations emanating from the School Tax
Committee, the User Fee Committee and the Mutual Services
Agreement.
(Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism; cc:
School Tax Committee, User Fee Committee - November 19, 1998)
(Report No. 6, Clause 9(c))
62. Revision to Parkland Naming Policy
The Economic Development Committee had before it a report (October 27, 1998) from
the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism responding to City
Council s request of October 1 and 2, 1998 (Clause No. 16 of Report No. 8 of
Scarborough Community Council and Clause No. 59 of Report No. 11 of Toronto
Community Council) that:
the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism be
requested to submit a report to the Economic Development Committee
on necessary revisions to the Parkland Naming policy which would
ensure that there is direct input into the naming process from
Parks officials and the community. ;
and recommending the following addition to paragraph (c) of the existing policy:
The consultation will provide opportunities for members of the
community, area ratepayers associations, other interested parties
and Parks officials to have direct input into the naming process.
On motion by Councillor Bussin, the Committee:
(1) recommended to City Council the adoption of the report
(October 27, 1998) from the Commissioner of Economic
Development, Culture and Tourism.
(2) requested the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture
and Tourism to report directly to Council for its meeting on
November 25, 1998, on the inclusion of the following into
the Parkland Naming Policy:
That City Parks and Recreation Staff exercise due
diligence in researching and providing detailed
background information to members of the local
community, including ratepayers associations and
any other interested persons who would have direct
input into the naming process.
On motion by Councillor Davis, the Economic Development Committee:
(3) forwarded a letter to the Editor of the Beaches Town
Crier respecting the denial of a request that a park
be named after an individual, to the Task Force on
Access and Equity with a request that it determine
whether such letter should be forwarded to the Hate
Crimes Unit of the Toronto Police Services.
(Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, Task
Force on Access and Equity - November 19, 1998)
(Report No. 6, Clause 3)
63. Tree Maintenance Backlog
The Economic Development Committee had before it a report (November 4, 1998) from
the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism reporting on city
wide forestry levels and backlogs, outlining a course of action to bring service
back to an acceptable level, and recommending that:
(1) this report be received for information;
(2) consideration be given to increased forestry program funding during the
1999 and 2000 operating budget deliberations in order to attain acceptable
service standards;
(3) staff continue to investigate opportunities for efficiencies and
improvements to service standards during the amalgamation process; and
(4) this report be forwarded to the Budget Committee for their consideration
and deliberation.
On motion by Councillor Kelly, the Committee deferred consideration
of the report (November 4, 1998) from the Commissioner of Economic
Development, Culture and Tourism to its next meeting and requested
the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism to
report at that time on:
(1) the best practices in place with respect to tree maintenance
in the former municipalities;
(2) any benchmarks which have been, or could have been, utilised
in this regard; and
(3) the feasibility of the City contracting out these services.
(Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism; cc:
Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, Attn.
Richard Ubbens - November 19, 1998)
(Report No. 6, Clause 9(d))
64. Film Permit Issuance - Review of Practices, Procedures, Policies and By-laws
The Economic Development Committee had before it a report (September 8, 1998) from
the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism reporting on an
overview of the importance of the film industry to the economy of the City,
outlining one unified By-law and comprehensive guidelines to regulate the use of
public property for location filming and recommending that:
(1) the Economic Development Committee endorse the attached Guidelines for
Filming in the City of Toronto and City of Toronto Code of Conduct for Cast
and Crew. (Appendices 1 and 2);
(2) film location permitting for Toronto be coordinated by the Toronto Film and
Television Office in Economic Development with decision making remaining
decentralized;
(3) the Economic Development Committee endorse the attached By-law (Appendix 3)
and recommend that the City Solicitor be authorized to introduce the
necessary Bill in Council to give effect thereto; and
(4) the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism report back
as necessary on future developments in the film and television sector
including any operational requirements.
The Economic Development Committee also had before it a report (November 13, 1998)
from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism providing
revised filming guidelines.
The Committee deferred consideration of this matter to its next
meeting.
(Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism; cc:
Interested Persons - November 19, 1998)
(Report No. 6, Clause 9(e))
The Committee adjourned its meeting at 4:35 p.m.
Chair.
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