Appointments to the Task Force on Community Safety

(Five appointments to be made representing all areas of the City - at least one from the North, West, South and East districts)

The Striking Committee recommends that the following five Members of Council be appointed to the new Task Force on Community Safety for a term of office expiring November 30, 2000, and until their successors are appointed:

B. Duguid, Scarborough City Centre

C. Korwin-Kuczynski, High Park

P. McConnell, Don River

F. Nunziata, York Humber

B. Sinclair, Rexdale-Thistletown.

The Striking Committee reports, for the information of Council, having been advised that Members of Council were canvassed on May 18, 1999, for their interest in being appointed to the new Task Force on Community Safety.

The Striking Committee submits the following report (June 18, 1999) from the City Clerk:

Purpose:

The purpose of this report is to provide Members of Council with a list of Member's preferences for appointment to the Task Force on Community Safety.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

Not applicable.

Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Striking Committee give consideration to Members' preferences outlined in Schedule 1 and recommend to City Council the appointment of 5 Members of Council representing all areas of the City (at least one from the North, West, South, and East districts) for this appointment for a term of office expiring on November 30, 2000.

Council Reference/Background/History:

City Council on March 2, 3, and 4, 1999, adopted, as amended, Clause No. 4 of Report No. 5 of the Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee, headed "Final Report of the Task Force on Community Safety", which sets out the composition of the Task Force, 5 of whom shall be Members of Council representing all areas of the City (at least one from the North, West, South, and East districts).

Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:

Members of Council were canvassed on May 18, 1999, to determine their interest in being appointed to the Task Force on Community Safety. The attached Schedule 1 contains a list of those Members who have indicated an interest in such appointment.

Conclusion:

It is recommended that the Striking Committee recommend to City Council the appointment of five Members of Council representing all areas of the City (at least one from the North, West, South, and East districts) for this appointment for a term of office expiring on November 30, 2000.

Contact Name:

Joanne Hamill, Manager of Community Councils and Committees, 392-4339.

The Striking Committee also submits the following communication (May 4, 1999) from Councillor Brad Duguid, Scarborough City Centre:

I write with regard to the agenda item pertaining to the appointment of Members of Council to the Task Force on Community Safety.

I wish to advise you of my preference to continue as a Member of the Task Force on Community Safety. While the bulk of our initial work has been done, it is important that the Members of this newly reconstituted Task Force are committed to the difficult job of monitoring and guiding the implementation of the Task Force on Community Safety Recommendations.

I would welcome the opportunity to work with Councillor Rob Davis and the other Members of Council who are appointed to the Task Force. In particular, I would recommend that Councillors such as Chris Korwin-Kuczynski and Bruce Sinclair be considered, as they contribute greatly to the Task Force's work over the last year and a half and their continued interest and involvement would be helpful.

Thank you for your consideration.

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(A copy of the list of Members of Council who indicated an interest in being appointed to the Task Force on Community Safety was forwarded to all Members of Council with the agenda of the Striking Committee for its meeting on June 29, 1999, and a copy thereof is also on file in the office of the City Clerk.)

Respectfully submitted,

COUNCILLOR CASE OOTES

Acting Chair

Toronto, June 29, 1999.