ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

A G E N D A

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST PURSUANT TO

THE MUNICIPAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST ACT.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF MEETINGS OF FEBRUARY 18 AND MARCH 29/APRIL 6, 1999 - THESE WILL BE ELECTRONICALLY TRANSMITTED TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE.

DEPUTATIONS. LIST TO BE DISTRIBUTED AT MEETING

COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS

1. 10:00 A.M.EMPLOYMENT AREA REVITALIZATION PROGRAM

PRESENTATION

Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism

(January 4, 1999)

Introducing members of the Economic Development Committee to the Local Partnership Program which encompasses approaches to revitalizing retail and employment areas, and recommending this report be received for information.

2.10:30 A.M.SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE CENTRE - UPDATE

PRESENTATION

3.11:00 A.M.PILOT PROJECT - CLOTHING OPTIONAL BEACH AT HANLAN'S POINT (WARD 24 - DOWNTOWN)

DEPUTANTS

Commissioner, Economic Development, Culture and Tourism

(Report not yet available - will be included on supplementary agenda)

4.11:30 A.M.FURTHER REPORT ON PROPOSED USE OF FUNDS GENERATED FROM CASH-IN-LIEU OF PARKLAND DEDICATION

PRESENTATION

Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism and

Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

(March 17, 1999)

Responding to City Council's November 12, 1998 request for a joint report from the Commissioners of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism and Urban Planning and Development Services respecting the use of funds received by the City from cash-in-lieu of parkland dedication requirements associated with development applications, and recommending that:

(1)the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer be authorized to establish a city-wide reserve fund for cash-in-lieu of parkland collected by the City;

(2)as of January 1, 1999, funds accruing from revenues for cash-in-lieu of parkland be allocated in the Capital Budget Program for the years 2000 and 2001, as follows:

(a)50% for the purpose of acquisition of land for park purposes,

(i)of this amount, half of these funds (25% of the total) to be retained to acquire land for park or open space purposes in the district where the funds are generated and deficiencies have been identified and,

(ii)the remaining half of this amount (25% of the total) to be allocated on a city-wide basis to purchase land for park or open space purposes in other areas of the City where deficiencies have been identified; and

(b)50% for the development and upgrading of parks and recreation facilities,

(i)of this amount, half of these funds (25% of the total) to be retained for the development and upgrading of parks and recreational facilities in the district where the funds are generated and deficiencies have been identified, and

(ii) the remaining half of this amount (25% of the total) to be allocated for the development and upgrading of parks and recreational facilities on a city-wide basis, in areas where deficiencies have been identified;

(3)the Budget Committee be advised with respect to Council's action resulting from this report;

(4)this report be forwarded to each Community Council as a communication item;

(5)the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

5.MILLENNIUM CELEBRATIONS - CHARITY GALA EVENT AT CASA LOMA (WARD 23 - MIDTOWN)

City Clerk

(April 2, 1999)

Forwarding the action taken by the Millennium Task Force on April 1, 1999 and recommending that:

(1)the report (March 29, 1999) from the Commissioner, Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, be adopted, noting that $10,000.00 to $20,000,00 may be raised for other City Millennium initiatives through sponsorship initiatives for this event;

(2)City Council be requested to ask Casa Loma to provide the facility to the City for the entire day of December 31, 1999; and

(3)Members of Council be invited to participate in this event.

6.PROVINCE OF ONTARIO ANNOUNCEMENT RESPECTING THE CITY'S MAIN STREET ONTARIO APPLICATION

City Clerk

(April 2, 1999)

Forwarding the action taken by the Millennium Task Force on April 1, 1999 and advising that the Millennium Task Force:

(1)adopted the report (March 22, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism which recommends that:

(a)the Province of Ontario be notified immediately of the City's intention to submit its application to the Main Street Ontario Program in September, 1999;

(b)staff be directed to prepare an application inclusive of departmental initiatives which are thematically linked to the Main Street Program and meet with the Program's eligibility criteria; and

(c)the Task Force approve the application prior to its submission to Economic Development Committee and Council in the Fall of 1999;

and directed that it be forwarded to Economic Development Committee and Council for consideration: and

(2)received the report (January 8, 1999) from the Acting Project Manager, Millennium Project.

7.HOSTING OF 1999 CONFERENCE FOR PARKS AND RECREATION ONTARIO

Commissioner, Economic Development, Culture and Tourism

(April 7, 1999)

Informing Members of Council that the City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Division of the Economic Development, Culture & Tourism Department will be hosting the annual conference for Parks and Recreation Ontario from September 26 to 29, 1999. This year's theme is "Leisure Links, and recommending that this report be received for information.

8.YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS PROGRAM

Commissioner, Economic Development, Culture and Tourism

(April 8, 1999)

Providing an overview of the Young Entrepreneurs Program and training provided by Toronto Small Business Centres and recommending that this report be received for information.

9.THE LION PARK OF THE TORONTO LION DANCE FESTIVAL

Commissioner, Economic Development, Culture and Tourism

(April 7, 1999)

Presenting a business development plan with respect to the Lion Park 1999 and to respond to the development of a policy for grants to community operated special events, and recommending that this report be received for information.

10.CONTRACT REVISIONS - CENTRE ISLAND FOODS LIMITED (WARD 24 - DOWNTOWN)

Commissioner, Economic Development, Culture and Tourism

(Report not yet available - will be included on supplementary agenda)

11.AIRPORT MATTERS

City Clerk, Etobicoke Community Council

(February 26, 1999)

Forwarding action taken by the Etobicoke Community Council at its meeting on February 26, 1999 and advising that Etobicoke Community Council:

(1)endorsed the recommendations of the Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee embodied in Clause No. 7 of Report No. 4A, headed "Process to Develop an Agreement on Matters of Mutual Interest Between the City of Toronto and the Greater Toronto Airports Authority to Lester B. Pearson International Airport", which was adopted, as amended, by the Council of the City of Toronto at its Special Meeting held on April 28 and May 1, 1998, such Clause permitting the participation of the Etobicoke Federation of Ratepayers' and Residents' Associations (E.F.R.R.A.) in the development of an accord or contract between the City of Toronto and the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA), as is required by the GTAA's mandate; and

(2) recommended to the Economic Development Committee that:

(i)a Sub-Committee, with the following mandate, be established to address matters respecting Lester B. Pearson International Airport and the Toronto City Centre Airport:

(a)offer names of appropriate persons to represent City Council as City of Toronto representatives to the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) Noise Management Committee, Community Consultative Committee and the Board of Directors;

(b)receive regular reports and updates from the respective City of Toronto appointed representatives to the GTAA Noise Management Committee, Community Consultative Committee and the Board of Directors;

(c)act as a forum to receive input with respect to Airport matters from Toronto business and resident communities;

(d)receive communications from the GTAA on Airport matters for consideration by the Sub-Committee; and

(e)have Councillor and community representation; and

(3)requested the appropriate staff to immediately develop the City's position on the provisions of the accord, including full E.F.R.R.A. participation.

(4)received the communication (February 17, 1999) from the Etobicoke Federation of Residents' and Ratepayers' Associations, seeking Etobicoke Community Council endorsement of the foregoing.

12.PRESENTATION BY AIR CANADA AND GTAA BOARD MEMBER

Councillor Mario Silva

(March 4, 1999)

Requesting that representatives from Air Canada and the Greater Toronto Airports Authority give a presentation to the Committee on the operations of the Greater Toronto Airports Authority and the future operating costs resulting from the construction of the proposed new terminal.

13.DESIGN EXCHANGE BOARD COMPOSITION AND REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

Councillor Mario Silva

(March 4, 1999)

Requesting that a review of the composition and reporting relationship of the Design Exchange and the City be considered by the Economic Development Committee.

14.TORONTO, BOMBARDIER AND THE THIRD MILLENNIUM (NORTH TORONTO - WARD 22)

Councillor Michael Walker,

North Toronto - Ward 22

(March 23, 1999)

Forwarding a copy of a report regarding production of the new Bombardier CRJ-700 and BRJ-X commercial aircraft and recommending that the Committee develop an initiative aimed at understanding Bombardier's needs regarding these new aircraft and ensuring that they select Toronto as the location for production of a major portion of the CRJ-700 and BRJ-X aircraft.

(Deferred from last meeting)