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                                       THE CITY OF TORONTO
                                        Clerk's Department
                          Minutes of the Economic Development Committee
                                          Meeting No. 1

                                                                         Monday, January 25, 1999.


               The Economic Development Committee met on Monday, January 25, 1999, in Meeting
               Room 308/309, Metro Hall, Toronto, commencing at 9:30 a.m.

               Members Present:

                              Councillor Brian Ashton, Chair
                              Councillor Mario Giansante, Vice-Chair
                              Councillor Sandra Bussin
                              Councillor Raymond Cho
                              Councillor Rob Davis
                              Councillor Frank Faubert
                              Councillor Michael Feldman
                              Councillor Douglas Holyday
                              Councillor Norman Kelly
                              Councillor Joan King
                              Councillor Jane Pitfield
                              Councillor Mario Silva
                              Councillor Mike Tzekas


               Councillor Pitfield declared an interest with respect to item 17 (Proposed Bank
               Mergers Update) and advised that the general nature of her interest was that her
               spouse was an employee of the Bank of Nova Scotia.


               Confirmation of Minutes.

                       On motion by Councillor Holyday, the Minutes of the meeting of the
                       Economic Development Committee held on December 11, 1998 were
                       confirmed.





1.1            The Toronto Lion Dance Festival (Ward 25 - Downtown)

               The Economic Development Committee had before it a report (January 4, 1999) from
               the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, respecting the
               Toronto Lion Dance Festival (Ward 25 - Downtown), recommending:

               (1)     the Lion Dance Festival programme be approved in principle and be deemed to
                       be in the interest of the City;

               (2)     the Economic Development Committee request the Grant Review Committee to
                       allocate funds of $10,000.00 to the Scadding Court Community Centre for the
                       staging of this event in June 1999; and
               (3)     Toronto Parks and Recreation Division provide appropriate staff resources
                       to assist with the Lion Dance Festival.

               Mr. Kevin Lee, Scadding Court, made a presentation in connection with the
               foregoing matter.

                       On motion by Councillor Davis, the Committee recommended the
                       adoption of the report (January 4, 1999) from the Commissioner,
                       Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, and forwarded it to the
                       Municipal Grants Review Committee for consideration.

                       On motion by Councillor Tzekas, the Committee also requested the
                       Commissioner, Economic Development, Culture and Tourism to report
                       further to the Economic Development Committee on a policy governing
                       financial support for community/city festivals.

                       On motion by Councillor Faubert, the Committee requested the
                       Commissioner, Economic Development, Culture and Tourism to also
                       forward the Business Plan for the Toronto Lion Dance Festival to
                       City Council  for consideration at the same meeting that the
                       foregoing matter will be considered.

                       The following motion placed by Councillor Tzekas was voted on and
                       lost:

                        (1)   That the report (January 4, 1999) from the Commissioner,
                              Economic Development, Culture and Tourism respecting the
                              Toronto Lion Dance Festival be deferred. 

               (Municipal Grants Review Committee; Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture
               and Tourism - January 27, 1999)

                                          (Report No. 1, Clause 11(a))


1.2            Harmonization of User Fees

               The Committee had before it a communication (November 25, 1998) from the City
               Clerk forwarding to the Economic Development Committee the action of the User Fee
               Committee on November 24, 1998, and recommending:

               (1)     (a)    Policy Principles

                              -       Recreation programs are important municipal services which
                                      contribute significant personal, social, economic and
                                      environmental benefits which enhance the well-being of
                                      Toronto citizens, their neighbourhoods and the local
                                      economy;
                              -       the City of Toronto shall ensure all residents year-round
                                      accessibility to high quality community recreation and
                                      leisure programs regardless of their ability to pay;
                              -       the City of Toronto shall ensure equity and fairness to
                                      taxpayers and contribute to the long term vitality of public

                                      recreation services provided by the City and the voluntary
                                      and not-for-profit sectors; and
                              -       the City of Toronto shall encourage maximum opportunity for
                                      the enjoyable, healthful, satisfying and creative use of
                                      leisure time;
                       (b)    Policy Elements

                              -       Client and taxpayers at the forefront of pricing decisions ;
                              -       consistency City-wide;
                              -       quality service standards not influenced by user fees;
                              -       accessibility strategies;
                              -       price based on benefits to user, benefits to community and
                                      operating costs; and
                              -       accountability;

                       (c)    Implementation Guidelines

                              -       Establish list of services which do not charge a user fee
                                      and are available universally;
                              -       where a user fee is to be charged, fees to be based on
                                      different levels of cost recovery (10% to over 100%)
                              -       harmonize January 1999, followed by stable price strategy to
                                      ensure future adjustments are gradual;
                              -       establish effective measures to provide access to low income
                                      individuals and high need communities;
                              -       monitor and adjust fees on an annual basis prior to the
                                      submission of the annual budget; and
                              -       utilize a variety of effective user fee methods, including
                                      current technologies to enhance customer service (e.g.
                                      access  smart  card and improved registration system);

               (2)      WHEREAS recreational services in the City of Toronto are a key component
                       in providing a healthy City and contributing to the quality of life in
                       communities across Toronto;

                       AND WHEREAS Toronto should be committed to equal access to these services,
                       regardless of income, age or geographic location;

                       THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the User Fee Committee, after having now
                       completed the public consultation process, recommend the harmonization of
                       all user fees for recreational services by the City of Toronto effective
                       January 1, 1999;

                       AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT the User Fee Committee recommends the
                       elimination of all user fees for drop in programs, subscriber programs and
                       basic instructional programs. ;

               (3)     that the surcharge for programs and activities for participants outside the
                       City of Toronto area be retained;

               (4)     that  high needs  communities be exempt from paying user fees for
                       specialized programs;

               (5)     that an access policy be considered that would ensure low income families
                       and individuals are not penalized;

               (6)     that the Budget Committee be requested to consider Parks and Recreation
                       revenues being placed in general revenues and the Parks and Recreation
                       budget being considered outside the framework of revenues generated;
               (7)     that Toronto Community Council s position (November 12, 1998) that there be
                       no User Fees in the City of Toronto be reiterated; and

               (8)     that the mandate of the User Fee Committee be expanded to address the issue
                       of recreational  permits with a  similar comprehensive consultation process
                       as that undertaken for user fees for recreation programs.

               The Committee also had before it the following reports and communications:

               -       (December 10, 1998) from Anne Dubas, President, CUPE Local 79, opposing the
                       introduction of user fees as it is felt that the principle of universal
                       access will be destroyed forever with the introduction of even minimal user
                       fees;

               -       (December 10, 1998) from the City Clerk, North York Community Council, 
                       reporting that North York Community Council, on December 10, 1998, referred
                       the matter of Parks and Recreation User Fees and the following motions to
                       the Chief Administrative Officer to establish a broad priority setting
                       exercise including user fees and all other fees so that Council can
                       collectively arrive at a decision on its priorities:

                       (1)    Councillor Filion moved that Community Councils be allocated a per
                              capita budget to set priorities on such areas as Parks and
                              Recreation user fees, snow removal and garbage pick-up;

                       (2)    Councillor King moved that:

                              (a)     the North York Community Council supports in principle that
                                      the harmonization of user fees for Parks and Recreation
                                      programs should be revenue neutral; and
                              (b)     the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and
                                      Tourism be requested to develop a clear policy for the
                                      subsidization of programs;

                       (3)    Councillor Shiner moved that the North York Community Council
                              supports in principle the charging of user fees for Parks and
                              Recreation programs, except for public skating and outdoor swimming
                              pools, and that the user fee policy also facilitate the needs of
                              those who cannot afford such programs.

               -       (January 12, 1999) from Ms. Maureen Boulter, Chairperson, Lakeshore Area
                       Multi-Services Project Inc. (LAMP), requesting the Economic Development
                       Committee to vote for Option #5 from the City s Consultation Guide; and

               -       (January 12, 1999) from Ms. Jasmin Earle, Chair, The Etobicoke Brighter
                       Futures Coalition, requesting that the Economic Development Committee
                       support the removal of most user fees for recreation services.

                       On motion by Councillor Silva, the Committee deferred consideration
                       of this matter to its next meeting on February 12, 1999 and
                       requested the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and
                       Tourism to forward his previously requested report to that meeting.

                                          (Report No. 1, Clause 11(b))
1.3            Employment Area Revitalization Program
               The Economic Development Committee had before it the report (January 4, 1999) from
               the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, respecting the
               Employment Area Revitalization Program, 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.

                       On motion by Councillor Faubert, the Committee deferred
                       consideration of the report (January 4, 1999) from the Commissioner
                       of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism and the proposed
                       presentation from staff, to its next meeting on February 12, 1999.

               (Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism - January 27, 1999)

                                          (Report No. 1, Clause 11(c))


1.4            Toronto Small Business Enterprise Centre/MEDTT/Public and Private Sector
               Partnership

               The Committee had before it a report (January 5, 1999) from the Commissioner of
               Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, informing and seeking support from
               Members of City Council for the establishment of a new Toronto Small Business
               Enterprise Centre and to proceed in partnership with the Ministry of Economic
               Development, Trade and Tourism (MEDTT) in the delivery of this program/service,
               and recommending that:

               (1)     the City of Toronto proceed to sign a Letter of Agreement with the Ministry
                       of Economic Development, Trade and Tourism (MEDTT) regarding the
                       establishment of a Toronto Small Business Enterprise Centre (Appendix 1);

               (2)     the Economic Development Division report back to the Economic Development
                       Committee with further details regarding the composition of the
                       public/private sector partnership;

               (3)     the Economic Development Division prepare a business plan and report back
                       to the Economic Development Committee; and

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

                       On motion by Councillor Feldman, the Committee recommended to
                       Council:

                       (1)    the adoption of the report (January 5, 1999) from the
                              Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism;

                       (2)    that the existing  space utilized by the Economic
                              Development Division at the North York Civic Centre be
                              modified to 5,000 square feet to accommodate the combined
                              Small Business Enterprise Centre and the Economic
                              Development North Office and that the Commissioner of

                              Corporate Services be authorized to facilitate this space
                              allocation by March 10, 1999; and
                       (3)    that ground floor space also be allocated in Scarborough and
                              Etobicoke Civic Centres for small business services.
                                            (Report No. 1, Clause 1)


1.5            Factory Theatre Capital Request

               The Economic Development Committee gave consideration to the following reports
               respecting the Factory Theatre Capital Request:

               -       (January 4, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture
                       and Tourism, recommending that:

                       (1)    authority be granted to enter into an agreement with the Factory
                              Theatre s bank for a guarantee of a line of credit in the amount of
                              $200,000.00 for the period from February 10, 1999 to February 9,
                              2004, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Solicitor and
                              Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer;
                
                       (2)    authority be granted to enter into an agreement with the Factory
                              Theatre with respect to the line of credit guarantee on terms and
                              conditions approved by the City Solicitor, the Chief Financial
                              Officer and Treasurer and the Commissioner of Economic Development,
                              Culture and Tourism, including the taking and registration of any
                              security interest against the assets and property of the Factory
                              Theatre as considered appropriate by those officials in order to
                              protect the interests of the City of Toronto; and

                       (3)    the appropriate officials be authorized to take the necessary
                              action to give effect thereto.

               -       (January 22, 1999) from Councillor Miller, Ward 19 - High Park-Parkdale,
                       supporting the recommendations made by the Commissioner of Economic
                       Development, Culture and Tourism and requesting that the Committee approve
                       this proposal.

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

               -       Mr. Brian Arnott, Chair of the Board, Factory Theatre
               -       Mr. Roger McTair, Factory Theatre
               -       Mr. David Baile, Managing Director, Factory Theatre

                       A.     Councillor Davis moved:

                              (1)     that the report (December 15, 1998) from the Commissioner of
                                      Economic Development, Culture and Tourism be amended by
                                      amending Recommendation (2) therein by extending the
                                      guarantee for the line of credit by 5 years to the year
                                      February 2009;

                              (2)     that the report, as amended, be adopted; and

                              (3)     that this report and the Committee s action be
                                      forwarded to the Budget Committee for information.
                       B.     Councillor Feldman moved:
                              That the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and
                              Tourism, in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer,
                              report further on the limit the City can take with respect
                              to applications such as that made by Factory Theatre.

                       C.     Councillor Giansante moved:

                              That the City of Toronto support a loan of
                              $200,000.00 at an interest rate that the City would
                              be charged if it borrowed the money and that we
                              obtain a security mechanism that does not allow any
                              further loans to be added on to property.

                       D.     Councillor Silva moved:

                              That Councillor Giansante s foregoing motion be amended by
                              recommending that :

                              (1)     Council  recommend to the Toronto Arts Council that
                                      any cultural grant to Factory Theatre be
                                      administered in 2000 through to 2004, subject to the
                                      approval of Council, and be conditional on any
                                      outstanding annual repayment monies being deducted
                                      from the company s annual City grant provided by the
                                      City of Toronto.

                              (2)     the loan to Factory Theatre not be considered
                                      precedent-setting and that the appropriate
                                      staff be directed to develop a corporate
                                      policy with respect to requests for capital
                                      support of community groups being
                                      accommodated through loans in order to
                                      address future requests; and

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

                       E.     Councillor Silva moved:


                              That an interest-free loan of $200,000.00,  repayable on an
                              annual installment basis of $40,000.00 over five years,
                              beginning in the year 2000, be provided to Factory Theatre
                              for the purpose of purchasing 125 Bathurst Street, on terms
                              and conditions satisfactory to the Solicitor and the Chief
                              Financial Officer and Treasurer, including the condition in
                              the foregoing Recommendation (2); Toronto. 

                       The amendment to the main motion moved by Councillor Davis in (A)(1)  lost.

                       Councillor Davis  main motion (A)(2) and (A)(3)  carried 

                       Councillor Feldman s motion (B) carried.
                       Councillor Silva s  motions (D) to amend Councillor Giasante s motion (C)
                       carried, but Councillor Giansante s Motion (C) as amended, lost.
                       Councillor Silva s motion (E) lost.

               The Economic Development Committee, therefore:

               (1)     Recommended to Council  the adoption of the report (December 15, 1998) from
                       the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism;

               (2)     forwarded this report and the Committee s action to the Budget Committee
                       for information; and

               (3)     requested the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, in
                       consultation with the Chief Financial Officer, to report further on the
                       limit the City can take with respect to applications such as that made by
                       Factory Theatre.

               (Budget Committee; Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism;
               Chief Financial Officer - January 27, 1999)

                                            (Report No. 1, Clause 2)





1.6            Board Composition for the Toronto Economic Development Corporation (TEDCO)

               The Committee had before it a report (December 9, 1998) from the Chief
               Administrative Officer and Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and
               Tourism, responding to a request by the Economic Development Committee for a
               status report on the review of the governance structure of TEDCO, a process for
               filling the 3 vacancies on an interim basis, and recommending that:

               (1)     Council confirm the attached amendments to TEDCO s By-Law No. 1 and By-Law
                       No. 3 as passed by the Board of Directors on April 14, 1998 to set the term
                       of Council Members on the Board of Directors at 18 months as requested by
                       the Council of the City of Toronto;

               (2)     the study of the role, mandate and composition of TEDCO s governance
                       structure currently being undertaken through the Task Force on ABCs by the
                       Chief Administrative Officer be coordinated with the study requested by the
                       Economic Development Committee on TEDCO s future and potential future role
                       in the City of Toronto s economic development strategy;

               (3)     in the interim, the seven incumbent board members continue to serve on the
                       board and the three vacancies be filled by Councillor Brian Ashton as Chair
                       of the Economic Development Committee and two citizens nominated by the
                       Mayor; 

               (4)     once these appointments have been made, the Board of Directors elect a
                       Chair from among its voting members and the President of TEDCO would be a
                       Director ex officio; and

                (5)    the appropriate officials be authorized to take the necessary steps to give
                       effect thereto.
               The Committee also had before it a report (January 21, 1999) from the Commissioner
               of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, recommending that:
               (1)     Council confirm the appointment of Frederick Eisen and James Villeneuve, as
                       nominated by Mayor Lastman, to the Board of Directors of the Toronto
                       Economic Development Corporation (TEDCO) for an interim period until a
                       comprehensive review of TEDCO s mandate and role in the City s economic
                       development strategy is completed; and

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

                       On motion by Councillor Feldman, the Committee recommended to City
                       Council that:

                       (1)    Council confirm the amendments to TEDCO s By-Law No. 1 and
                              By-Law No. 3 (appended to the joint report (December 9,
                              1998) from the Chief Administrative Officer and the
                              Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism)
                              as passed by the Board of Directors on April 14, 1998 to set
                              the term of Council Members on the Board of Directors at 18
                              months as requested by the Council of the City of Toronto;

                       (2)    the study of the role, mandate and composition of TEDCO s
                              governance structure currently being undertaken through the
                              Task Force on ABCs by the Chief Administrative Officer be
                              referred to a sub-committee established by the Economic
                              Development Committee to review the composition and mandate
                              of TEDCO with support from the Mayor s Office and the
                              Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism,
                              such membership to include the following members of the
                              Economic Development Committee:

                              Councillor Ashton
                              Councillor Feldman
                              Councillor King
                              Councillor Silva
                              Councillor Giansante;

                       (3)    in the interim, the seven incumbent board members continue
                              to serve on the Board of Directors and the three vacancies
                              be filled by Councillor Brian Ashton as Chair of the
                              Economic Development Committee and by Frederick Eisen and
                              James Villeneuve, two citizens nominated by the Mayor whose
                              appointment be for an interim period until the comprehensive
                              review of TEDCO s mandate and role in the City s economic
                              development strategy is completed; 

                       (4)    once these appointments have been made, the Board of
                              Directors elect a Chair from among its voting members, and
                              the President of TEDCO would be a Director ex officio; and

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

                                            (Report No. 1, Clause 3)
1.7            Uniform Policy for Leashed and Unleashed Dogs in City Parks
               The Economic Development Committee had before it the following reports respecting
               a Uniform Policy for Leashed and Unleashed Dogs in City Parks:

               -       communication (December 16, 1998) from the Secretary, Board of Health for
                       the City of Toronto Health Unit, forwarding the action of the Board of
                       Health on December 1, 1998, in which it referred the following
                       recommendations of Community Councils with respect to the Uniform Policy
                       for Leashed and Unleashed Dogs in City Parks, the establishment of leash-
                       free zones in the City and the regulation of dog walkers, to the Economic
                       Development Committee for consideration:

                       From Toronto Community Council:

                               (6)    the following off leash hours be instituted in Jean Sibelius
                                      Park for a period of six months:

                                      Weekdays :     7:00 a.m - 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. - 10:30
                                                     p.m.
                                      Weekends:      8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. - 10:30
                                                     p.m.

                               (7)    the Park Users  Committee of the Annex Residents 
                                      Association be recognized as the  dog watch community group 
                                      for the Jean Sibelius Park, as requested by City policy on
                                      leash-free areas in City parks. 

                       From Etobicoke Community Council:

                               (2)    strongly supported the introduction of leash-free areas in
                                      City Parks and endorsed the Uniform Policy for Leashed and
                                      Unleashed Dogs in Parks;

                               (4)    endorsed the Stoop and Scoop Provision of the proposed by-
                                      law and its appropriate enforcement. 


                       From North York Community Council:

                               (1)    WHEREAS our recreational parks are being overrun by
                                      irresponsible dog owners who are allowing their dogs to run
                                      loose; and

                                      WHEREAS the responsible dog owner has become increasingly
                                      fed up with the conduct of the irresponsible dog owner; and

                                      WHEREAS the irresponsible dog owner has put the City in a
                                      very difficult situation; and

                                      WHEREAS it has contributed in the public having less faith
                                      is trusting loose dogs; and

                                      WHEREAS the City's enforcement of the dog loose leash by-law
                                      should become heightened;
                                      THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City's Health Department
                                      carry out aggressive enforcement of the following by-laws as
                                      they relate to dogs and dog owners:

                                      Dog loose leash, stoop and scoop, noise and biting.;

                                      AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT:

                                      (1)    should an offence be acknowledged by the City's
                                             Health Department, the dog  owner be given written
                                             warning on a first and second offence of the by-law;
                                             and

                                      (2)    should a third offence be acknowledged by the City's
                                             Health Department, that a fine be set for the dog
                                             owner at a minimum fine of $1,000.00;

                                      AND:

                                       5.    Recommendation (4) embodied in the joint report
                                             (June 30, 1998) from the Commissioner of Economic
                                             Development, Culture and Tourism and the Medical
                                             Officer of Health, as amended by Clause 1 of Report
                                             No. 7 of the Community and Neighbourhood Services
                                             Committee, be amended to provide for the following:

                                                      That the off-leash area in Sherwood Park be
                                                     discontinued pending the fast track
                                                     evaluation that is currently under way. ; 

                                             and that this amendment also be forwarded to the
                                             Economic Development Committee; 

               -       communication (November 18, 1998) from the Interim Contact, Scarborough
                       Community Council, advising that Scarborough Community Council on November
                       12, 1998, made no recommendation with respect to The Uniform Policy for
                       Leashed and Unleashed Dogs in Parks.

               -       communication (October 22, 1998) from the Interim Contact, Etobicoke
                       Community Council, forwarding the action of the Etobicoke Community Council
                       on October 15, 1998, and advising that the Etobicoke Community Council:

                               (1)    endorsed the following proposals of the Toronto Humane
                                      Society with respect to the draft animal care and control
                                      legislation that Toronto City Council:

                                      (i)    adopt a policy whereby all animals that are adopted
                                             from municipal pounds are micro-chipped;

                                      (ii)   adopt a policy whereby guard dogs and personal
                                             assistance dogs are micro-chipped; and

                                      (iii)  consult with a micro-chip company on the means to
                                             administer such a system;

                              (2)     strongly supported the introduction of leash-free areas in
                                      City Parks and endorsed the Uniform Policy for Leashed and
                                      Unleashed Dogs in Parks;
                              (3)     endorsed the recommendations of the Animal Alliance of
                                      Canada, the Animal Protection Institute, the Canadian
                                      Alliance for Furbearing Animals and Zoocheck Canada Inc. For
                                      amendments to the draft animal care and control legislation;
                                      and

                              (4)     endorsed the Stoop and Scoop Provision of the proposed by-
                                      law and its appropriate enforcement ;

               The Committee also had before it a communication (January 20, 1999) from Daniela
               Quaglia, Public Affairs Advisor, Toronto Humane Society.

                       On motion by Councillor King, the Economic Development Committee
                       forwarded the report (December 16, 1998) from the Secretary, Board
                       of Health and related material, to the Commissioner of Economic
                       Development, Culture and Tourism for incorporation into the report
                       he has been previously requested to prepare on the review of off-
                       leash areas in City parks.

               (Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism; cc: Medical Officer of
               Health - January 27, 1999)

                                          (Report No. 1, Clause 11(d))


1.8            Future of the World City Committee

               The Committee had before it a communication (December 17, 1998) from the Chair, 
               World City Committee, forwarding the action of the World City Committee on
               December 16, 1998, and recommending to City Council that the World City Committee
               continue for an additional six months, with its present mandate and terms of
               reference and the quorum for the World City Committee be set at a minimum of five
               (5) members.

               The Committee also had before it an Excerpt of Clause No. 2 of Report No. 2 of The
               Committee to Review The Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team, titled  Terms
               of Reference for Special Task Forces , as adopted by The Council of the City of
               Toronto at its meeting held on March 4, 5 and 5, 1998.

                       On motion by Councillor Feldman, the Committee recommended to City
                       Council that:

                       (1)    the mandate of the World City Committee be extended for a
                              further three months.

                       On motion by Councillor Giansante, the Committee recommended to
                       City Council that:

                       (1)    Councillor Giansante s resignation from this Committee be
                              accepted;

                       (2)    quorum be reduced to five members; and

                       (3)    the World City Committee be requested to submit its Final
                              Report for consideration by the Economic Development
                              Committee within two months.
                                            (Report No. 1, Clause 4)

1.9            Fashion Industry Liaison Committee (Filc) Membership

               The Economic Development Committee had before it the report (January 4, 1999) from
               the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, Respecting Fashion
               Industry Liaison Committee (FILC) Membership, addressing motions moved by
               Councillors Brown and Moscoe, that representatives of the Etobicoke and North York
               garment industries be added to the membership of FILC, and recommending that this
               report be received for information.

               The Committee also had before it a communication (November 6, 1998) from the City
               Clerk forwarding to the Economic Development Committee the action taken by City
               Council on October 28, 29 and 30, 1998 (Clause No. 3 of Report No. 3 of the
               Economic Development Committee, headed  Fashion Industry Liaison Committee
               Membership and 1997/1998 Activities ), and advising that Council amended the
               Clause by adding the following:

                        It is further recommended that:

                       (1)    Councillor Kelly be appointed to the Fashion Industry Liaison
                              Committee as the representative of the Economic Development
                              Committee; and

                       (2)    the following motions be referred to the Economic Development
                              Committee for consideration:

                              Moved by Councillor Brown:

                                       It is further recommended that a representative of the
                                      Etobicoke garment industry be added to the membership of the
                                      Fashion Industry Liaison Committee. 

                              Moved by Councillor Moscoe:

                                       It is further recommended that a representative of the
                                      North York garment district be added to the membership of
                                      the Fashion Industry Liaison Committee.  

                       On motion by Councillor Silva, the Economic Development Committee
                       adopted the report (January 4, 1999) from the Commissioner of
                       Economic Development, Culture and Tourism and in so doing received
                       it for information.

               (Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism; cc:  Councillor Chow;
               Councillor Kelly; Councillor Moscoe; Councillor Brown; Fashion Industry Liaison
               Committee (FILC) - January 27, 1999)

                                          (Report No. 1, Clause 11(e))


1.10           L. B. Pearson International Airport - Development Plan

               The Economic Development Committee gave consideration to the attached report
               (January 5, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and
               Tourism, respecting the L. B. Pearson International Airport - Development Plan.
               The Committee also had before it the following attached communications:
               -       communication (November 16, 1998) from Mr. Doug Port, Senior Vice
                       President, Corporate Affairs and Government Relations, Air Canada,
                       addressed to Councillor Rob Davis;

               -       communication (November 20, 1998) addressed to Mr. R. Lamar Durrett,
                       President and Chief Executive Officer, Air Canada Centre 271, from Mr.
                       Louis A. Turpen, President and Chief Executive Officer, Greater Toronto
                       Airports Authority.

                       The Economic Development Committee requested the City s nominees to
                       the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) Board of Directors
                       and appropriate GTAA to provide an update of the Authority s
                       activities, including progress on the Airport Development Program,
                       at the Committee s meeting on March 26, 1999 forwarded  copy of the
                       aforementioned report from the Commissioner of Economic
                       Development, Culture and Tourism be forwarded to the GTAA and Air
                       Canada for their information.

               (Mr. Doug Port, Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Government Relations,
               Air Canada Centre 271; Mr. Louis A. Turpen, President and Chief Executive Officer,
               Greater Toronto Airports Authority; cc:  Commissioner of Economic Development,
               Culture and Tourism; Randy McLean, Economic Development Division, Economic
               Development, Culture and Tourism - January 27, 1999)

                                          (Report No. 1, Clause 11(f))


1.11           Company Expansion - I D M D Manufacturing Inc., at 45 Progress Avenue (Ward 15 -
               Scarborough City Centre)

               The Economic Development Committee had before it the report (January 6, 1999) from
               the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, respecting the
               Company Expansion - I D M D Manufacturing Inc., at 45 Progress Avenue (Ward 15 -
               Scarborough City Centre).

                       The Committee adopted the foregoing report, and in so doing
                       received it for information.

               (Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism; cc:  Mr. William
               Fielding, President, I D M D Manufacturing Inc.; Councillor Lorenzo Berardinetti,
               Ward 15 - January 27, 1999)

                                          (Report No. 1, Clause 11(g))




1.12           Extension of the Mobile Food Concession Contract - the Toronto Harbour
               Commissioners  Waterfront Park (Ward 25 - Don River)

               The Committee had before it a report (January 4, 1999) from the Commissioner of
               Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, recommending that:
               (1)     the current agreement between the City and Mr. Andreas Dimitropoulos to
                       operate two mobile food mobile units on a seasonal basis in the Toronto
                       Harbour Commissioners  Waterfront Park be extended for additional two years
                       to October 31st, 2000; and

               (2)     the extension be subject to the terms of the agreement as contained in Mr.
                       Dimitropoulos  response to Quotation Request No. 94-9403-14063 and the
                       terms as set out in this report in the form acceptable to the City
                       Solicitor and the Commissioner of  Corporate Services.

                       On motion by Councillor Faubert, the Committee recommended to City
                       Council the adoption of the report (January 4, 1999) from the
                       Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism.

                                            (Report No. 1, Clause 5)


1.13           Yards Rationalization Update

               The report from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism,
               respecting the Yards Rationalization Update was not available at the meeting.

               The Economic Development Committee reported to City Council that it requested that
               the report be submitted to the Committee s next meeting on February 12, 1999.

                                          (Report No. 1, Clause 11(h))


1.14           Film Permitting Update

               The Economic Development Committee had before it a report (January 5, 1999) from
               the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, respecting a Film
               Permitting Update and clarifying the reporting on the operation of the Film and TV
               Office with respect to harmonized bylaws for film permit issuance, operational
               review and the potential to introduce user fees for film permits, and recommending
               that the recommendations of report ECO-98-41 Film Permit Issuance Review of
               Practices, Procedures, Policies and Bylaws be approved.

               The Committee, on November 16, 1998, deferred consideration of the report
               (September 8, 1998) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and
               Tourism, pending further reports on the impact of introducing a permit fee, and on
               suggested motions of Councillor Flint.

               The Committee also had before it the following reports and communications:

               -       (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;

               -       (November 13, 1998) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture
                       and Tourism, providing revised filming guidelines;

               -       (undated) from Yolanda Adamovsky, opposing the film policy;

               -       (October 16, 1998) from S.R. Battista opposing the film policy;

               -       (January 21, 1999) from Michael O Bee, Scarborough, opposing the film
                       policy;

               -       (undated) from Councillor Pam McConnell - Don River, supportive of the film
                       industry and expressing some concerns.

                       On motion by Councillor Silva, the Committee recommended to City
                       Council the adoption of the report (September 8, 1998) from the
                       Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism subject
                       to substituting Appendix 1 titled  Guidelines for Filming in the
                       City of Toronto  with the revised Appendix 1 attached to the
                       further report (November 13, 1998) from the Commissioner.

                                            (Report No. 1, Clause 6)


1.15           Company Relocation - Clean Wear Products Ltd. (Ward 14 - Scarborough Wexford)

               The Economic Development Committee had before it a report (January 4, 1999) from
               the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, respecting the
               company relocation of Clean Wear Products Ltd. (Ward 14 - Scarborough Wexford).

                       On motion by Councillor Feldman, the Committee:

                       (1)    received the report (January 4, 1999) from the Commissioner
                              of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism for
                              information; and

                       (2)    requested the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture
                              and Tourism to make available to the Committee in the future
                              similar information by way of composite reports.

                                          (Report No. 1, Clause 11(i))


1.16           Thank You Toronto/Ontario  Campaign

               The Economic Development Committee had before it a report (January 4, 1999) from
               the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, respecting  Thank
               You Toronto/Ontario  Campaign.
                       On motion by Councillor Silva, the Committee adopted the report
                       (January 4, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development,
                       Culture and Tourism and in so doing received it for information.

                                          (Report No. 1, Clause 11(j))


1.17           Proposed Bank Mergers Update

               The Economic Development Committee had before it a report (January 4, 1999) from
               the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, respecting the
               Proposed Bank Mergers Update, reporting on the decision of the Minister of Finance
               on the proposed bank mergers and recommending that:

               (1)     staff continue to monitor this issue and report to the Economic Development
                       Committee as required; and

               (2)     Economic Development Committee establish an ongoing forum with the
                       financial services sector including all of the major banks in Toronto, to
                       address the issues surrounding the structural and technological changes
                       occurring domestically and nationally in the financial services industry. 
                       These forums will provide input to the City s Economic Development Strategy
                       Plan

                       On motion by Councillor Silva, the Committee adopted the foregoing
                       report (January 5, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic
                       Development, Culture and Tourism.

                                          (Report No. 1, Clause 11(k))


1.18           Comments on Suggested Amendments to the Report: Feasibility of Establishing A
               Telecommunications Authority and Related Matters Respecting Rights-of-way Access
               and Use

               The Economic Development Committee had before it a report (January 11, 1999) from
               the Chief Administrative Officer commenting on the compatibility of the proposed
               amendments with the CAO intent to introduce a corporate-wide and strategic City
               approach to telecom issues, and recommending that:

               (1)     recommendation one of the telecommunications report dated November 26,
                       1998, from the Chief Administrative Officer, be deleted;

               (2)     any viable proposal from a telecommunications provider be subject to a full
                       business case analysis by the Telecommunications Working Group and the
                       Chief Financial Officer to identify the benefits that will accrue to the
                       City on pre-determined factors and the merit of entering into an Agreement
                       where the provider requires a term exceeding five years;

               (3)     the CAO be authorized, as previously recommended, to establish the inter-
                       departmental Working Group given the Corporate-wide and strategic purpose
                       of its tasks and further, that the Economic Development Committee consider

                       whether the interests of Councillors would be better met by serving as a
                       Steering Committee to the staff Working Group;
               (4)     a suitable alternative to the Corporate Services Committee for reporting by
                       the Working Group to the Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee for
                       action and to each of the Economic Development and Corporate Services
                       Committees for information; and

               (5)     the proposed motion to add recommendation (5) to the November 26, 1998
                       report of the Chief Administrative Officer, be deferred pending
                       recommendations from the Chief Financial Officer on overall City finance
                       policy strategy and practices.

               This item was deferred from the Economic Development Committee meeting of December
               11, 1998, pending a response from the Chief Administrative Officer on amendments
               proposed at Committee.

               The Committee also had before it the following reports and communications:

               -       (November 26, 1998) from the Chief Administrative Officer providing a
                       review of the context, the use of City rights-of-way and road allowances
                       for telecommunications infrastructure, an overview of the legislative
                       environment for municipalities, and recommending that:

                       (1)    the City of Toronto not establish a telecommunications authority,
                              as defined at this time, since regulation of the industry is under
                              federal jurisdiction and no authority exists for municipalities to
                              establish a body of this type;

                       (2)    protection of City interests and its own use of the rights-of-way
                              be maintained without imposing a five-year term for Agreements with
                              telecom providers;

                       (3)    Council authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to form an
                              inclusive inter-departmental working group for the purpose of
                              exchanging information and facilitating coordination, internal and
                              external planning with respect to telecom initiatives; and

                       (4)    the inter-departmental working group report to the Corporate
                              Services Committee through the Chief Administrator s Office on City
                              needs and uses for its own infrastructure, best uses of these
                              assets in the interest of the public and businesses, as well as
                              longer-term strategic measures.

                       On motion by Councillor Silva, the Committee recommended to City
                       Council the adoption of the report (January 11, 1999) from the
                       Chief Administrative Officer subject to amending Recommendation (3)
                       to read:

                               (3)    the CAO be authorized, as previously
                                      recommended, to establish the inter-
                                      departmental Working Group given the
                                      Corporate-wide and strategic purpose of its
                                      tasks and that a Steering Committee to the
                                      Working Group consisting of three City
                                      Councillors be established and that the
                                      Striking Committee be requested to recommend

                                      Council representation having regard to the
                                      fact that  Councillors Silva, Moscoe and
                                      Fotinos have indicated in interest in serving
                                      on this Steering Committee; .
                                            (Report No. 1, Clause 7)


1.19           Proposed Changes to Revenue Canada Taxation Policy and Heritage Canada s Federal
               Production Services Tax Credit

               The Economic Development Committee had before it a report (January 5, 1999) from
               the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, to influence
               Federal Government policy and maintain Canada and Toronto s competitive advantage
               in the film and television industry, and recommending that:

               (1)     the Economic Development Committee request Revenue Canada continue their
                       current practices with respect to treatment of foreign personnel and tax
                       waiver periods;

               (2)     the Economic Development Committee request that Heritage Canada maintain
                       the Federal Production Services Tax Credit at its  current level;

               (3)     this report be forwarded to the relevant Ministers and members of
                       Parliament and staff be directed to follow up as is appropriate; and

               (4)     the Minister of Heritage be requested to clarify the position of the
                       Federal government  and respond to the concerns of the Toronto film and
                       television industry.

                       On motion by Councillor Kelly, the Committee recommended to City
                       Council that:

                       (1)    Revenue Canada be requested to continue its current
                              practices with respect to treatment of foreign personnel and
                              tax waiver periods;

                       (2)    Heritage Canada be requested to maintain the Federal
                              Production Services Tax Credits at its current level;

                       (3)    the Minister of Heritage be requested to clarify the
                              position of the Federal Government and respond to the
                              concerns of the Toronto film, and television industry; 

                       (4)    the Mayor and the Chair of the Economic Development
                              Committee be requested to meet  with the federal Ministers
                              of  Finance, Heritage and Transport to advise them of the
                              serious economic consequences that the implementation of the 
                              proposed changes to the tax administration would have on the
                              film and television industry in the City of Toronto; and 
                       (5)    Council s action in this respect be forwarded to the
                              appropriate Ministers and members of Parliament,  and that
                              appropriate City staff be directed to follow-up as
                              appropriate.  
                                            (Report No. 1, Clause 8)

1.20           Space Expansion to the Lower Lobby of the Bluma Appel Theatre
               The Economic Development Committee had before it a communication (January 9, 1999)
               from the Chair, The Board of Management of the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts,
               requesting the expedition of Council approval to increase the public space
               available in the lower Bluma Appel Theatre lobby to alleviate over-crowding and to
               provide better patron service facilities.

                       On motion by Councillor Feldman, the Committee recommended to City
                       Council that consent be given to the St. Lawrence Centre for the
                       Arts to increase the public space available in the lower Bluma
                       Appel Theatre Lobby by providing an additional 248 sq.ft. of lobby
                       space to alleviate over-crowding and provide better patron service
                       facilities.

                                            (Report No. 1, Clause 9)


1.21           Woodbine Park Development - 1999: Project Management

               The Economic Development Committee had before it a report (January 15, 1999) from
               the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, addressing the need
               to provide for the continuance of a performance management agreement with EMM
               Financial Corporation (EMM) to complete the remaining phases of development of
               Woodbine Park, applying City funds and funds from others, and recommending that
               subject to the approval of the 1999-2003 Parks & Recreation Capital Works Program,
               the continuance of the work by EMM be approved in accordance with the June 30th,
               1998 amending agreement to the Section 37 Agreement between the City of Toronto,
               EMM and the Ontario Jockey Club, applying City funds and funds from others.

                       On motion by Councillor Pitfield, the Committee recommended to City
                       Council the adoption of the report (January 15, 1999) from the
                       Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism subject
                       to the addition of the following Recommendation (2):

                               (2)    authority be granted for the appropriate City
                                      officials to execute an amendment to the agreement
                                      dated June 30, 1998 between EMM Financial Corp. and
                                      the City to provide that EMM can commence, continue
                                      and complete any work relating to the Woodbine Park
                                      Development which is funded by external sources,
                                      without further approval of Council, subject to all
                                      plans and specifications having first been approved
                                      by the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture
                                      and Tourism. 

                                            (Report No. 1, Clause 21)



               The Committee adjourned its meeting at 12:50 p.m.





                                                                                                  

                                                                                          Chair.

 

   
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