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THE CITY OF TORONTO
Clerk's Department
Minutes of the Economic Development Committee
Meeting No. 2
Friday, February 12, 1999.
The Economic Development Committee met on Friday, February 12, 1999, in Committee
Room 1, 2nd Floor, City Hall, Toronto, commencing at 9:30 a.m.
Members Present:
Councillor Brian Ashton, Chair
Councillor Mario Giansante, Vice-Chair
Councillor Sandra Bussin
Councillor Rob Davis
Councillor Douglas Holyday
Councillor Norman Kelly
Councillor Joan King
Councillor Jane Pitfield
Councillor Mario Silva
No Declarations of Interest pursuant to the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act
were declared.
2.1 21st Vietnamese North American Games
The Economic Development Committee had before it the report (January 29, 1999)
from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, recommending
that:
(1) the Economic Development Committee acknowledge and endorse the City s
hosting of the 21st North American Vietnamese Games as being in the
interest and well being of the City; and
(2) the Parks and Recreation Division provide appropriate logistic support for
the 21st North American Vietnamese Games.
The Economic Development Committee also had before it the following
communications:
- package of material from the Vietnamese Association of Toronto; and
- (February 12, 1999) from Councillor David Miller, High Park - Parkdale,
supporting the request from the Vietnamese Association of Toronto for
funding for the 21st North American Vietnamese Games in the City of
Toronto.
The following persons appeared before the Economic Development Committee in
connection with the foregoing matter:
- Chi Dang, Board of Directors, Vietnamese Association, Toronto;
- Anh Ky Do, Board of Directors, Vietnamese Association, Toronto;
- Toan Nguyen, Chair, United Vietnamese Canadian Youth, GTA; and
- Cham Nguyen, Treasurer, United Vietnamese Canadian Youth, GTA.
On motion by Councillor Bussin, the Committee amended Recommendation (2) of
the report (January 29, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic
Development, Culture and Tourism by adding the words and review the
potential for in-kind service support , so as to read:
(2) the Parks and Recreation Division provide
appropriate logistic support for the 21st
North American Vietnamese Games and review
the potential for in-kind service support ;
On motion by Councillor Silva, the Committee recommended to City
Council the adoption of the report (January 29, 1999) from the
Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism as
amended by Councillor Bussin.
On motion by Councillor Silva, the Committee indicated its support
for the 21st North American Vietnamese Games and forwarded notices
of its support in this respect to the Municipal Grants Committee.
On motion by Councillor Bussin, the Committee:
(1) requested the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and
Tourism to:
(a) investigate the possibility of reviewing the costs of the
rental of Centennial Park Stadium; and
(b) examine the potential of the Vietnamese Association using
other venues in the City in an attempt to reduce the
organization s operating costs
and report back to the Committee on the results of his
investigations; and
(2) requested the Toronto Olympic Bid Committee to consider
finding funds necessary to ensure the 21st North American
Vietnamese Games is a success.
(Municipal Grants Committee; Toronto Olympic Bid Committee; Commissioner of
Economic Development, Culture and Tourism; cc: Interested Persons - February 19,
1999)
(Report No. 2, Clause 1)
2.2 New Media Village Growth Corporation, Toronto ("New Media Village")
The Economic Development Committee had before it the report (January 29, 1999)
from the Commissioner, Economic Development, Culture and Tourism respecting the
New Media Village.
The Economic Development Committee also had before it:
- Presentation material from Tarik Muzaffar, President, New Media Village
Growth Corporation; and
- Schedule of Board of Directors Meetings, from Tarik Muzaffar, President,
New Media Village Growth Corporation.
The following persons appeared before the Economic Development Committee in
connection with the foregoing matter:
- Tarik Muzaffar, President, New Media Village Growth Corporation, Toronto;
- John Godfrey, M. P., Don Valley West;
- Paul Azzarello, New Media Village Growth Corporation, Toronto; and
- Nadia Thomson, New Media Village Growth Corporation, Toronto.
On motion by Councillor Bussin, the Committee amended Recommendation
(2)(ii) of the report (January 29, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic
Development, Culture and Tourism, by deleting the words one member and
inserting the words two members and adding the words one of whom shall
be Councillor Pitfield after the words Committee , so as to read:
(2) (ii) the Mayor or his designate;
and two members from the
Economic Development
Committee, one of whom shall
be Councillor Pitfield, be
appointed as ex officio
members of the Board for a one
year term commencing March,
1999; and .
On motion by Councillor Silva, the Economic Development Committee:
(1) Recommended to Council for its meeting on March 2, 1999,
the adoption of the report (January 29, 1999) from the
Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism as
amended by Councillor Bussin; and
(2) requested the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture
and Tourism to explore with New Media Village the
possibility of having a virtual reality kiosk located in
Toronto City Hall.
(Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism; cc: Interested Persons
- February 17, 1999)
(Report No. 3, Clause 2)
2.3 Riverdale Community Business Centre
The Economic Development Committee had before it the report (Undated) from Liz
Bosma, Riverdale Tourism Initiative, Riverdale Community Business Centre advising
that the Riverdale Tourism Initiative is designed to draw more tourists and
visitors to Riverdale which will help strengthen retail areas, create revenue for
local businesses, and generate related new employment.
The Committee also had before it a Pamphlet, titled Discover Toronto s
Riverdale .
Ms. Catherine Pigott, Project Manager, and Ms. Liz Bosma-Donovan, Tourism
Coordinator, Riverdale Tourism Initiative gave a presentation to the Committee on
the project.
On motion by Councillor Bussin, the Economic Development Committee:
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(1) received the report (Undated) from the Riverdale Tourism
Initiative and the presentation made by representatives of
that organization for information; and
(2) requested the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture
and Tourism to report back to the Committee s next meeting
on March 26, 1999 with a review of the former grant programs
which were made in the past to determine if they can be
supported in the future.
Councillor Giansante assumed the Chair.
On motion by Councillor Ashton, the Committee requested the
Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism to review
this model with respect to integrating it into the Economic
Development and Tourism Strategy.
Councillor Ashton resumed the Chair.
(Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism; cc: Interested
Persons - February 17, 1999)
(Report No. 3, Clause 6(a))
2.4 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 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.
The Committee deferred consideration of the report (January 4,
1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and
Tourism and staff presentation to its next meeting on March 26,
1999.
(Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism - February 16, 1999)
(Report No. 3, Clause 6(b)
2.5 Harmonization of User Fees
The Economic Development Committee had before it the report (February 10, 1999)
from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism respecting
Harmonization of User Fees.
The Committee also had before it the following reports/communications:
- (November 25, 1998) from the City Clerk forwarding to the Economic
Development Committee the action of the User Fee Committee on November 24,
1998;
- (December 10, 1998) from Anne Dubas, President, CUPE Local 79;
- (December 10, 1998) from the City Clerk, North York Community Council;
- (January 12, 1999) Maureen Boulter, Chairperson, Lakeshore Area Multi-
Services Project Inc. (LAMP);
- (January 12, 1999) from Jasmin Earle, Chair, The Etobicoke Brighter Futures
Coalition;
- (January 15, 1999) from Hordofa Guysa, President, Oromo Canadian Community
Association in Ontario;
- (February 2, 1999) from Councillor Olivia Chow, Chair, Youth Subcommittee
of the Children and Youth Action Committee;
- (February 10, 1999) from Cal Lorimer, Toronto;
- (February 11, 1999) from Councillor Tom Jakobek, Chair, Budget Committee,
and Councillor George Mammoliti, Chair, User Fee Committee;
- (February 11, 1999) from Councillor Norm Kelly, Scarborough Wexford;
- (February 12, 1999) from Anne Dubas, President, CUPE Local 79;
- (February 12, 1999) from Joy Connelly, Toronto;
- (February 12, 1999) from Maureen P. Boulter, Lakeshore Area Multi-Services
Project Inc. (LAMP);
- presentation material (February 12, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic
Development, Culture & Tourism;
- (February 12, 1999)from Bill Worrell, on behalf of Karen Savage;
- (February 10, 1999) from Deany Peters, Community Health Worker, Regent Park
Community Health Centre;
- (February 12, 1999) from Doreen Lalor, Toronto;
- (February 7, 1999) Submission from Mandy Mack on behalf of Lincoln Lopez,
York Hispanic Centre, Toronto;
- (Undated) from Mandy Mack, York Hispanic Centre, Toronto;
- (February 12, 1999) from Doug Hum, Children s Aid Society of Toronto;
- (February 12, 1999) from Donald J. Stewart, Toronto;
- (February 12, 1999) from Myra Lewis, Toronto; and
- (February 12, 1999) from Karen Wirsig, Community Social Planning Council of
Toronto
The following people addressed the Committee with respect to the foregoing matter:
- Herb Pirk, CAO, Town of Newmarket;
- Alison McKelvey, Equally Healthy Kids, Lakeshore Area Multi-Services
Project Inc., (LAMP), Etobicoke;
- Maureen Boulter, Resident and LAMP Board Executive, Etobicoke;
- Bill Worrell, Toronto;
- Margaret Watson, Co-Chair, Metro Chapter, Canadian Pensioners Concerned Inc.,
Ontario Division, Toronto;
- Doreen Lalor, Toronto;
- Christine Lambert, Universal Black Students Association & Youth Cabinet,
Toronto;
- Mandy Mack, For Youth Project, Toronto;
- David Kidd, Recording Secretary, Local 79, CUPE;
- David Rew, Scarborough;
- Doug Hum, obo Children s Aid Society of Toronto, Etobicoke;
- Mandy Mack on behalf of Marcela Marin and Lincoln Lopez, York Hispanic
Centre, Toronto;
- Deany Peters, Toronto;
- Sandra Van, on behalf of The Highfield Community Enrichment Project,
Etobicoke;
- Don Stewart, The North Toronto Memorial Community Centre Advisory Council;
- Myra Lewis, S. H. Armstrong Advisory Council, Toronto;
- Robert Wilson, Chair, Advisory Council, Beaches Recreation Centre;
- Jill McLean, Toronto;
- Richard DeGaetano, President, Jane/Finch Community & Family Centre,
Toronto;
- Kevin King, Youth Council, Etobicoke;
- Andrew Gabriel, Youth Council, Etobicoke;
- Bill Somerville, Rexdale Youth Council;
- Wayne Lewis, Kuriou Foundation, Etobicoke;
- Lorna Weigand, Scarborough;
- Tina Alleyne, on behalf of Adonis Huggins, Universal Black Students
Association;
- Spiro Papathanasakis, Cabbagetown Youth Centre, Toronto;
- Karen Wirsig, Community Social Planning Council of Toronto;
- Elizabeth Felix, Metro Youth Cabinet & Black Students Association,
Toronto;
- Lorraine Duff, Rexdale Community Health Centre; and
- Michael Muller, Toronto.
The Committee:
(1) deferred consideration of this matter to a Special Meeting
of the Committee to be called by the Chair during the next
week, and requested that the Committee s action taken at its
special meeting be forwarded to the Budget Committee for
consideration at its meeting on February 23, 1999;
(2) requested that all material before the Committee and
communications filed by deputants be referred to the Special
Meeting; and
(3) requested members to provide the Chair with motions to be
tabled at the next meeting, if they so wish.
On motion by Councillor Bussin, the Committee requested that the
various charts and explanations thereof be available for the
Special Meeting.
(Councillor Jakobek, Chair, Budget Committee; Councillor Ashton; Commissioner of
Economic Development, Culture and Tourism; Administrator, Budget Committee -
February 18, 1999)
(Report No. 3, Clause 6(c))
2.6 Implementation Plan for Heritage Services and Plan to Determine the Future
Composition of Heritage Toronto
The Economic Development Committee had before it the report (February 11, 1999)
from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism respecting the
Implementation Plan for Heritage Services and Plan to Determine the Future
Composition of Heritage Toronto.
The Committee also had before it the following reports/communications:
- (February 9, 1999) from Linda Wells, Kidding Awound Wind Up Toys;
- (February 10, 1999) from Sheldon J. Godfrey, Toronto;
- (February 11, 1999) from Stephen Otto;
- (February 11, 1999) from Jane Beecroft, Chair, CHP Heritage Centre, The
Society of Heritage Associates, Toronto;
- (February 12, 1999) from John Carter, Chair, East York LACAC;
- (February 11, 1999) from John S. Ridout, President, Town of York Historical
Society; and
- (February 11, 1999) from John S. Ridout, President, East York Historical
Society.
The Economic Development Committee:
(1) deferred consideration of this matter to its next meeting on
March 26, 1999;
(2) reaffirmed Council s decision of December 16, 1998 (Clause 3
of Report No. 15 of the Special Committee to Review the
Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team refers) that
heritage services be managed and directed by a structure of
community management boards;
(3) requested the Commissioner of Economic Development Culture
and Tourism to report back to the March 26, 1999 meeting of
the Committee on:
(a) the development of an independent plan for
heritage services that reflect the principle
of community management of heritage services,
including shared services; and
(b) the development of a comprehensive plan that
integrates the Heritage Foundation with
Museums Services and Preservation Services in
partnership with the Chairs of the Museum and
LACAC Boards and the THA.
(Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism; cc: Interested Persons
- February 17, 1999)
(Report No. 3, Clause 6(d))
2.7 1999 - 2003 Capital Program: Playground Inspection Program And Costs
The Economic Development Committee had before it the report (January 29, 1999)
from the Commissioner, Economic Development, Culture and Tourism respecting 1999 -
2003 Capital Program: Playground Inspection Program and Costs, advising that this
report is a referral from the Budget Committee and is presented for the
information of the Economic Development Committee, and recommending that the
Committee:
(1) receive the report for information;
(2) concur with the process outlined in the attachment including the
consideration of a one time allocation of $60,000 in the Current Budget of
the Parks & Recreation Division to allow the project to proceed in 1999;
and
(3) the appropriate City officials be authorized to take the necessary action
to give effect thereto:
On motion by Councillor Silva, the Economic Development Committee:
(1) received the report (January 29, 1999) from the Commissioner
of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism for
information; and
(2) concurred with the process outlined in the attachment
including the consideration of a one time allocation of
$60,000 in the Current Budget of the Parks & Recreation
Division to allow the project to proceed in 1999.
(Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism; cc: Budget Committee -
February 16, 1999)
(Report No. 3 - Clause 6(e))
2.8 Extension of Concession Stand in Earlscourt Park (Ward 21 - Davenport)
The Economic Development Committee had before it the report (January 27, 1999)
from the Commissioner, Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, respecting the
Extension of Concession Stand in Earlscourt Park (Ward 21 - Davenport),
recommending that:
(1) the current agreement between the City and Mr. Luis Fernandez to operate
the snack bar at Earlscourt Park on a seasonal basis be extended for the
next two (2) seasons to October 31st, 2000; and
(2) the operation of this snack bar continue subject to the terms and
conditions as set out in this report in the form acceptable to the City
Solicitor and the Commissioner of Corporate Services.
On motion by Councillor King, the Economic Development Committee
recommended to City Council the adoption of the report (January 27,
1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and
Tourism.
(Report No. 3, Clause 3)
2.9 Expansion of the Celebrate Toronto Street Festival
The Economic Development Committee had before it the report (January 28, 1999)
from the Commissioner, Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, responding to
the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) request that the City Economic Development
staff and the Event Organizing Committee seek corporate sponsors to subsidize the
cost of the TTC Family Pass as was offered at the 1998 Toronto Street Festival,
and recommending that this report be received for information and forwarded to the
TTC for its information.
On motion by Councillor King, the Economic Development Committee
received the report (January 28, 1999) from the Commissioner,
Economic Development, Culture and Tourism.
(Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism - February 16, 1999)
(Report No. 3, Clause 6(f))
2.10 Celebrate Toronto Street Festival - Family Pass Update
The Economic Development Committee had before it the report (January 28, 1999)
from the Commissioner, Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, responding to
the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) request that the City Economic Development
staff and the Event Organizing Committee seek corporate sponsors to subsidize the
cost of the TTC Family Pass as was offered at the 1998 Toronto Street Festival,
and recommending that this report be received for information and forwarded to the
TTC for its information.
On motion by Councillor Silva, the Economic Development Committee
received the report (January 28, 1999) from the Commissioner,
Economic Development, Culture and Tourism.
(Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism; cc: Toronto Transit
Commission - February 16, 1999)
(Report No. 3, Clause 6(g))
2.11 Extension of Boat Livery Concession - Toronto Islands
The Economic Development Committee had before it the report (January 26, 1999)
from the Commissioner, Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, respecting
Extension of Boat Livery Concession - Toronto Islands, Authorising the extension
of the contract for the Boat Livery Concessions at the Toronto Islands with the
current proponent for a period of one year on the same terms and conditions as
outlined in the current agreement, and recommending that:
(1) the current contract for Boat Livery Concessions with Jain and Company of
Canada Limited be extended for a period of one operating season to expire
on September 15, 1999;
(2) a comprehensive strategy for contractual and concession revenues for the
department be developed and reported to the Economic Development Committee
in 1999; and
(3) appropriate City staff be authorized to give effect thereto.
On motion by Councillor King, the Economic Development Committee
recommended to City Council the adoption of the report (January 26,
1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and
Tourism.
(Report No. 3, Clause 4)
2.12 Proposed Billboard Advertising On City-owned/maintained Properties
The Economic Development Committee had before it the report (January 26, 1999)
from the Commissioner, Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, respecting
Proposed Billboard Advertising On City-owned/maintained Properties, recommending
that:
(1) this report be received for information;
(2) the project team established to examine issues related to outdoor
advertising at City parks and recreation facilities include in its scope of
study the feasibility, planning criteria and revenue potential of billboard
advertising on city owned or maintained properties; and
(3) the appropriate City officials take the necessary action to give effect
thereto.
On motion by Councillor Silva, the Economic Development Committee:
(1) received the report (January 28, 1999) from the Commissioner
of Economic Development Culture and Tourism; and
(2) established a project team to examine issues related to
outdoor advertising at City parks and recreation facilities
include in its scope of study the feasibility, planning
criteria and revenue potential of billboard advertising on
city owned or maintained properties.
(Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism - February 18, 1999)
(Report No. 3, Clause 6(h))
2.13 Yards Rationalization Study
The Economic Development Committee had before it the report (January 29, 1999)
from the Commissioner, Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, respecting the
Yards Rationalization Study and recommending that this report be received for
information.
On motion by Councillor Pitfield, the Economic Development
Committee deferred consideration of the report (January 29, 1999)
from the Commissioner of Economic Development Culture and Tourism
to its next meeting on March 26, 1999.
(Commissioner, Economic Development, Culture and Tourism- February 16, 1999)
(Report No. 3, Clause 6(i))
2.14 Community Banner Program
The Economic Development Committee had before it the communication (January 29,
1999) from the City Clerk, forwarding action taken by the Millennium Task Force on
January 29, 1999, which recommended to the Economic Development Committee that:
(1) the Millennium Community Banner Program initiative outlined in this report
be endorsed;
(2) any administration and/or permit fees normally applicable for applications
to install banners and/or pennants over City streets be waived for the
Millennium Community Banner Program;
(3) authority be granted to enter into an agreement, satisfactory to the City
Solicitor, with Toronto 2000 for the services outlined in this report; and
(4) that appropriate City officials be authorized to take the necessary action
to give effect to the foregoing.
On motion by Councillor Davis, the Economic Development Committee
recommended to City Council the adoption of the report (January 29,
1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and
Tourism.
(Report No. 3, Clause 5)
2.15 Seating of Committee Members
The Economic Development Committee had before it the communication (February 9,
1999) from the City Clerk recommending that the Committee approve the seating
plan, attached to the foregoing communication, for meetings of the Economic
Development Committee and forward the plan to the City Clerk.
On motion by Councillor Davis, the Economic Development Committee
approved the proposed seating plan for members of the Economic
Development Committee with one revision, and forwarded to plan, as
revised, to the City Clerk for appropriate action.
(Director, Secretariat, Printing and Distribution - February 18, 1999)
(Report No. 3, Clause 6(j))
2.16 Toronto Wins Top Marketing Award
The Economic Development Committee had before it the report (February 9, 1999)
from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, titled
Toronto Wins Top Marketing Award and recommending that this report be received
for information.
On motion by Councillor Holyday, the Economic Development Committee
received the report (February 9, 1999) from the Commissioner of
Economic Development Culture and Tourism.
On motion by Councillor Silva, the Economic Development Committee
congratulated all staff involved and thanked them for their hard
work in achieving this award.
(Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism; cc: Commissioner of
Corporate Services - February 16, 1999)
(Report No. 3, Clause 6(k))
2.17 Gibraltar Point Centre for the Arts
The Economic Development Committee had before it the report (February 12, 1999)
from Councillor Bussin, respecting the Gibraltar Point Centre for the Arts,
advising that a group of Toronto residents are endeavouring to establish an art
centre in the old Toronto Island School buildings on Toronto Island, and
recommending that the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism
report to the next meeting of the Committee on the proposed development of an arts
centre in the old Toronto Island School Building situated on City of Toronto park
land.
On motion by Councillor Bussin, the Economic Development Committee
referred the foregoing report to the Commissioner of Economic
Development Culture and Tourism and requested him to report to the
Economic Development Committee s next meeting on March 26, 1999 on
the proposed development of an arts centre in the old Toronto
Island School Building situated on City of Toronto park land.
(Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism; cc: Councillor Bussin -
February 17, 1999)
(Report No. 3, Clause 6(l))
The Committee adjourned its meeting at 5:43 p.m.
Chair.
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