APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE RIVERBOAT LANDING WORKING GROUP.

Purpose:

To report on applications received for representation on the Riverboat Landing Working Group to enable Community Council to appoint members.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

City funding is not required. There are no impacts on capital or operating budgets.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that Community Council appoint the following to the Riverboat Landing Working Group:

Lorne S. Berg and Fred Caines, as the two local commercial/industrial representatives;

Marjorie Sutton, as the Mount Dennis Community Association Representative;

Robert Draper and designate as the Weston Ratepayers and Residents Association Representative; and

Ella Jackson, A.D. Jackson, and Sandra Richardson, as the three local resident representatives.

Background:

At its meeting on May 26, 1999, York Community Council recommended adoption of a Planning report, which recommended Terms of Reference for the Riverboat Landing Working Groups and that staff receive applications for representation on the Working Group and report on the selection of representatives to the next Community Council. City Council at its meeting on June 9, 10 and 11 adopted Community Council's recommendation.

Comment:

Completed applications for membership on the Riverboat Landing Working Group were received by June 10, 1999 as follows:

Position and Number AvailableApplicant

Commercial/Industrial Representative -twoLorne S. Berg, Black Creek Business

Area Association

Fred Caines, Plant Manager

Proctor and Gamble, 1551 Weston Road

Local Residents (three)Ella Jackson, 38 Denison Road West

A.D. Jackson, 38 Denison Road West

Sandra Richardson, 233 Church Street

Weston Ratepayers and ResidentsRobert Draper or designate

Association Representative (one)President Weston Ratepayers and

Residents Association

Mount Dennis CommunityMarjorie Sutton, President

Association Representative (one)Mount Dennis Community Association

York Humber Ward Councillors, Frances Nunziata and Bill Saundercook as well as a representative from B.G. Schickedanz Central Inc., the developer, are members of the Working Group.

Conclusion:

The individuals listed in this report should be appointed to the Working Committee in the positions for which they applied.

Contact:

Lou Moretto

Manager of Community PlanningTel:394-2610

West DistrictFax:394-2782