December 1, 1999

To: Budget Advisory Committee

From: City Clerk

Subject: 2000-2004 Capital Budget

Recommendations:

The Economic Development and Parks Committee on November 29, 1999, recommended to the Budget Advisory Committee the adoption of the 2000-2004 Capital Budget under the purview of the Economic Development and Parks Committee, subject to the following amendments:

(1) Lawrence Heights - reinstate $243,000.00 for the installation of a Waterpark in the year 2000;

(2) Commercial Façade Improvement Program - reinstate the originally requested funding in the amount of $936,000.00 in the year 2000;

(3) Leaside Memorial Community Gardens Pool - be added to the Parks and Recreation 2000 Capital Budget, being a gross expenditure of $175,000.00 and net expenditure of zero, with the funds to be repaid to the City of Toronto through Leaside's debenture program;

(4) Kingsview Water Park - add the following words to the end of the project "and/or other north end Ward 3 parks";

(5) Maryvale/Wexford Community Centre - accelerate $140,000.00 from 2001 to 2000 for a fitness facility;

(6) Recreation Facilities - funds be made available in the year 2002 to commence construction of a Recreation Centre at the 'Wabash Avenue' site;

(7) Employment Area Revitalization Program - reinstate $53,000.00 in the year 2000 for preliminary signage and gateway markers for the Industrial Area in South Etobicoke;

(8) Forest Management of Natural Areas and Ravines - funds be allocated in the 2000 Capital Budget; and further that the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism be requested to report to the Budget Advisory Committee for its meeting of December 9, 1999, as to an appropriate minimum amount of funds for this purpose;

(9) Pinepoint Indoor Bocce Courts - consideration be given to accelerating 50 percent of the monies ($400,000.00) stipulated for this project from the year 2002 to 2000; and further that the said funds be used to build a two pad indoor bocce facility at Kipling Community Centre with improvements to Ourland Community facility and a two pad outdoor court be built in Ward 4 with the balance of $400,000.00 to be included for 2003;

(10) Gerrard India Bazaar BIA - the City be requested to match the $65,000.00 raised by the Gerrard India Bazaar BIA for a gross Capital Budget of $130,000.00 in the year 2000;

(11) BIA Streetscape Program - funds in the amount of $1.857 million be approved for the subject program;

(12) Kidstown - $900,000.00 be included in the Year 2001 Capital Budget for the subject project and be approved during the 2000 Capital Budget deliberations as a 2001 commitment;

(13) funds be included in the 2000 Capital budget for feasibility studies to examine the possible expansion of the Bayview Arena Site and the future of the Edithvale Community Centre; and further that the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism be requested to report to the Budget Advisory Committee for its meeting of December 9, 1999 on the costs associated with the aforementioned feasibility studies;

(14) Silverview Ball Diamond Rebuild - funds in the amount of $50,000.00 be accelerated to the year 2000 from 2002 for the subject project; and

(15) Glendora Park Tennis Courts - funds in the amount of $105,000.00 be accelerated to the year 2000 from 2002 for the subject project;

The Economic Development and Parks Committee reports, for the information of the Budget Advisory Committee, having:

(1) requested the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism to review the Ward 6 playground and parks upgrades, replacement, improvements and expansion recommendations, in consultation with the community and the Ward Councillor, the outcome of said review to be forwarded to the Budget Advisory Committee for its meeting of December 9, 1999; and further that Members of Council who wish to present recommendations on the aforementioned areas forward such recommendations to the Budget Advisory Committee, including the costs associated with such recommendations;

(2) directed that, if requested by the Ward Councillor, consultations be carried out in each Ward with regard to playgrounds, the said consultations to take place before a final decision is made for the installation of the playgrounds; and further that, after the said consultations, the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism provide each Councillor requesting such consultation with a timeframe for the installation of the playgrounds and the location of same, with all prior year approvals noted in the appropriate column;

(3) requested the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, prior to the 2001 Capital Budget deliberations, to provide a list of the next five community centres on the priority list; and

(4) referred the Glendower Community Centre basketball court renovations to the MTHA Board for consideration.

Background:

The Economic Development and Parks Committee had before it the following 2000-2004 Capital Budgets:

- Culture;

- Economic Development;

- Exhibition Place; and

- Parks and Recreation.

The Economic Development and Parks Committee also had before it the following report and communications:

(a) (November 17, 1999) from the City Clerk, advising that the Budget Advisory Committee, having completed its preliminary review of the 2000-2004 Capital Budget, directed that:

(1) the 2000-2004 Capital Budget be forwarded to all Community Councils and relevant Standing Committees for consideration;

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

(3) the Community Councils and Standing Committees be requested to forward their recommendations pertaining to the 2000-2004 Capital Budget to the Budget Advisory Committee prior to the commencement of the 'wrap-up' meetings on December 9, 1999;

(b) (undated) from Mr. Ian Grindall, Toronto, Ontario, requesting permission to make a deputation to request that an indoor skatepark be built in the Greater Toronto Area, for rollerblading, skateboarding and biking;

(c) (November 22, 1999) from Councillor David Miller, High Park, in support of the capital funding request for the West Toronto Junction streetscaping;

(d) (November 19, 1999) from Councillor Chris Korwin-Kuczynski, High Park, in support of the capital funding request for the West Toronto Junction streetscaping;

(e) (November 22, 1999) from Ms. Diane Boyer, Coordinator, Junction Gardens BIA, in support of the capital funding request for the West Toronto Junction streetscaping for the replacement and improvement of Junction sidewalks and overhead wires;

(f) (November 23, 1999) from Mr. Gus Koutoumanos, Shoxs Billiards Café/Bar, in support of the capital funding request for the West Toronto Junction streetscaping;

(g) (November 23, 1999) from Mr. Tosca Guardino, Toronto, Ontario, in support of the capital funding for the West Toronto Junction streetscaping;

(h) (November 22, 1999) from Ms. Carolyn Riemen, Dundas West Residents Association (DWRA), in support of the capital funding request for the West Toronto Junction streetscaping;

(i) (November 23, 1999) from Mr. I.P. Komarnicky, Principal, BA, MBA, AFCSI, FICB, CMA, Jamesbridge Associates Inc., in support of the capital funding request for the West Toronto Junction streetscaping;

(j) (November 23, 1999) from Ms. Sandra Moffat, Toronto, Ontario, in support of the capital funding request for the West Toronto Junction streetscaping;

(k) (November 22, 1999) from Ms. Debra Kosemetzky, Toronto, Ontario, in support of the capital funding request for the West Toronto Junction streetscaping;

(l) (November 25, 1999) from Mr. Robert Eisenberg, Chair, Liberty Village Business Association, in support of the capital funding request for improvements to Atlantic Avenue in "Liberty Village" (Go Station link);

(m) (undated) from Mr. Bill Goursky, Chair, South Etobicoke Regeneration Project, in support of the capital funding request for the retention of funds for infrastructure for signage and gateway markers in the South Etobicoke industrial lands and for the Commercial Façade Program for the four Business Improvement Areas in South Etobicoke;

(n) (November 23, 1999) from Ms. Vera Bobson, Owner, Treasures of Time, in support of the capital funding request for the West Toronto Junction streetscaping;

(o) (November 24, 1999) from Mr. Richard O. Coombs, Partner, Nexus Architects, in support of the capital funding request for the West Toronto Junction streetscaping;

(p) (November 23, 1999) from Mr. Victor Latchman, Owner, Taylor Shoes and Chairman, Junction Gardens BIA, in support of the capital funding request for the West Toronto Junction streetscaping;

(q) (November 26, 1999) from Santa Cuda, Flamingo Banquet Hall Ltd., in support of the capital funding request for the West Toronto Junction streetscaping;

(r) (undated) petition from the Malta Village Business Association, forwarding approximately 23 signatures in support of the capital funding request for the West Toronto Junction streetscaping;

(s) (November 26, 1999) from Ms. Susan Keir, Principal, South Etobicoke Industrial Employers Association, in support of the capital funding request for the infrastructure improvements for the South Etobicoke Employment lands;

(t) (November 26, 1999) from Ms. Lisa McGee, General Manager, Bloor-Yorkville BIA, in support of the capital funding request in the amount of $1,324,000.00 for all BIA projects;

(u) (undated) from the Dundas West Residents Association (DWRA), in support of the capital funding request for the West Toronto Junction streetscaping;

(v) (November 29, 1999) from Councillor Sandra Bussin, East Toronto, in support of the Gerrard India Bazaar BIA's capital budget increase request for 2000;

(w) (November 29, 1999) from Mr. Mark Crowe, Vice President, TABIA, and Chair, Parkdale Village BIA, in support of the capital funding requests for all of the BIA projects;

(x) (November 29, 1999) from Ms. Saul Marmor, Executive Member and Mr. Bruce Voogd, Chair, Roncesvalles-Macdonell Residents' Association, in support of the capital funding request for the construction of the proposed Wabash Community Recreational Centre;

(y) (November 29, 1999) from Mr. Jim O'Neill, Director, St. Michael's Hospital, Inner City Health Program, in support of the capital funding request for the construction of the proposed St. James Town Community Centre;

(z) (November 29, 1999) from Mrs. Pat Cepin, Toronto, Ontario, in support of the capital funding request for the construction of the proposed St. James Town Community Centre;

(aa) (undated) from Ms. Murphy Browne, Toronto, Ontario, in support of the capital funding request for the construction of the proposed St. James Town Community Centre;

(bb) (November 29, 1999) from Ms. Diane Parsons, Toronto, Ontario, in support of the capital funding request for the construction of the proposed St. James Town Community Centre;

(cc) (November 29, 1999) from Mr. Doug Hum, City-wide Recreation Network, in support of capital funding for Parks and Recreation projects, to provide high quality, comprehensive facilities and programs for all Toronto residents;

(dd) (undated) from Ms. Diana Yee, Toronto, Ontario, in support of the capital funding request for the Jimmie Simpson Recreation Centre;

(ee) (November 29, 1999) from Mr. David and Ms. Hilary Dell, Toronto, Ontario, in support of the capital budget request for the construction of the proposed Wabash Recreation Centre;

(ff) (November 25, 1999) from Mr. Lawrence P. Burak, Consultant, Environmental Graphics/Planning/Design, in support of the capital funding request for the West Toronto Junction streetscaping;

(gg) (November 24, 1999) from Ms. Lynn Verhoeff, Toronto, Ontario, in support of the capital funding request for the West Toronto Junction streetscaping;

(hh) (November 23, 1999) from Councillor Betty Disero, Davenport, in support of the capital funding request for the West Toronto Junction streetscape;

(ii) (November 23, 1999) from Mr. Tosca Guardina, Toronto, Ontario, in support of the capital funding request for the West Toronto Junction streetscaping;

(jj) (November 25, 1999) from Father Mark Demanuele, MSSP, Missionary Society of St. Paul, St. Paul the Apostle Church, in support of the capital funding request for the West Toronto Junction streetscaping, and requesting that the vacant land adjacent from St. Paul the Apostle Church and west of Malta Park be included in the streetscaping for parking purposes;

(kk) (November 25, 1999) from Mr. Charles and Ms. Antoinette Buttigieg, Malta Bake Shop Ltd., requesting improvement in the conditions and also the look of Dundas Street West in the area of Malta Village; and

(ll) (November 25, 1999) from Ms. Louise Rutherford and Mr. David Lamb, Toronto, Ontario, in support of the capital funding request for the West Toronto Junction streetscaping.

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Mr. Glenn Vollebregt, Director of Budget Services, made a presentation to the Economic Development and Parks Committee regarding the 2000-2004 Capital Budget.

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

- Mr. Henry Calderone, Toronto, Ontario;

- Ms. Vera Bobson, Toronto, Ontario;

- Ms. Caroline Riemer, Toronto, Ontario;

- Mr. Mark Crowe, Parkdale Village BIA, and filed a written submission;

- Mr. Chris Kawalec, Coordinator, Parkdale Liberty Economic Development Committee;

- Mr. David Giddens, Toronto, Ontario;

- Ms. Gale Yardie, St. Michael's Hospital, Wellesley Centre Site, and filed a written submission;

- Mrs. Pat Cepin, Toronto, Ontario, and filed a written submission ;

- Mr. Vicente Yu, Toronto, Ontario;

- Ms. Domenica Dileo, Hinks-Dellcrest Centre, St. James Town, Growing Together Project;

- Ms. Evelyn Garratt, Toronto, Ontario;

- Mr. Doug Hum, City-Wide Recreation Network;

- Ms. Sunshine Smith, Toronto, Ontario;

- Ms. Elizabeth Cinello, Toronto, Ontario;

- Mr. Ambrose Roche, Toronto, Ontario;

- Mr. Richard Anderson, Toronto, Ontario;

- Ms. Susan Serran, Partnership and Community Relations Officer, Toronto Artscape Inc.;

- Mr. Carmen Stefano, Toronto, Ontario;

- Mr. Jorma Palomaki, Toronto, Ontario;

- Mr. Saul Marmor, Roncesvalles-Macdonell Residents' Association, and filed a written submission; and

- Ms. Diana Yee, and filed a written submission.

The following Members of Council also appeared before the Economic Development and Parks Committee in connection with the foregoing matter:

- Councillor Sandra Bussin, East Toronto;

- Councillor John Filion, North York Centre;

- Councillor Tom Jakobek, East Toronto;

- Councillor Chris Korwin-Kuczynski, High Park;

- Councillor Pam McConnell, Don River;

- Councillor Howard Moscoe, North York Spadina;

- Councillor Joe Mihevc, York Eglinton;

- Councillor Frances Nunziata, York Humber; and

- Councillor Bill Saundercook, York Humber.

for City Clerk

B. Henderson/ms

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