Friday, May 21, 1999.

The Economic Development Committee met on Friday, May 21, 1999, in Committee Room 1, 2nd Floor, City Hall, Toronto, commencing at 9:40 a.m.

Members Present:

Councillor Brian Ashton, Chair

Councillor Sandra Bussin

Councillor Raymond Cho

Councillor Rob Davis

Councillor Frank Faubert

Councillor Michael Feldman

Councillor Mario Giansante

Councillor Douglas Holyday

Councillor Joan King

Councillor Jane Pitfield

Councillor Mario Silva

Councillor Mike Tzekas

No Declarations of Interest pursuant to the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act were declared.

Confirmation of Minutes.

On motion by Councillor Silva, the Minutes of the meeting of the Economic Development Committee held on April 23, 1999, were confirmed.

6.1 Economic Development Strategy - Status Report

The Economic Development Committee had before it the report (May 6, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, respecting the Economic Development Strategy - Status Report, updating the Committee and Council on the status of the Economic Development Strategy, outlining the workplan for completion and recommending that this report be received for information.

The Committee also had before it the following communications:

- (undated) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, forwarding presentation material, titled "Growing Toronto's Economy"; and

- (April 28, 1999) from Councillor Bossons requesting that the City, instead of funding Tourism Toronto reluctantly, integrate it into its Economic Development Strategy.

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

- Bruce McKelvey, Chairman, Toronto Board of Trade; and

- Ted Mallett, Director of Research, Canadian Federation of Independent Business.

Councillor Giansante assumed the Chair.

On motion by Councillor Ashton, the Economic Development Committee:

(1) recommended to City Council, for its meeting on June 9, 1999:

(a) that Councillor Cho and Councillor Giansante, as members of the Economic Development and Parks Committee, be appointed to the Economic Development Strategy Steering Committee of the Economic Development Committee;

(b) that Councillor Davis remain on the Steering Committee as a non-member of the Economic Development and Parks Committee; and

(2) referred the communication (April 28, 1999) from Councillor Bossons, to the Strategy Steering Committee for consideration.

Councillor Ashton resumed the Chair.

On motion by Councillor Silva, the Economic Development Committee received the report (May 6, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, and expressed its appreciation to staff in this regard.

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

6.2 Review of the Reporting Relationship of the Design Exchange to the City

(Ward 24 - Downtown)

The Economic Development Committee gave consideration to the report (May 6, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, reviewing the reporting relationship of the Design Exchange (DX) to the City of Toronto, and recommending that Council appoint two members of the Economic Development Committee to the Design Exchange Board of Directors for a period ending November 30, 2000, or until their successors are appointed.

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

- Luigi Ferrara, Vice President, Business and Public Programs and Services, The Design Exchange; and

- Lynda Friendly, The Design Exchange.

On motion by Councillor Silva, the Economic Development Committee:

(1) recommended to City Council, at its meeting on June 9, 1999, that the following two members of the Economic Development Committee be appointed to the Design Exchange Board of Directors for a period ending November 30, 2000, and until their successors are appointed:

- Councillor Faubert; and

- Councillor Silva; and

(2) requested the Design Exchange to report annually to the Economic Development Committee on its activities.

(Luigi Ferrara, Vice President, Business and Public Programs and Services, The Design Exchange; cc: Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism - May 28, 1999)

6.3 Toronto-Rochester Fast Ferry Initiative and Lake Ontario Fast Ferry

Corporation (LOFF) Project

The Economic Development Committee had before it the report (May 6, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, providing the Committee with an overview of the work that has been done to promote the establishment of a year round car/fast freight/passenger ferry service between Toronto and Rochester, New York, the economic benefits that would be associated with the ferry service, the introduction of the Lake Ontario Fast Ferry Corporation's (LOFF) project to the Committee for its endorsement, and recommending that:

(1) City Council actively support the establishment of fast ferry service between Toronto and Rochester in order to strengthen and develop new economic alliances between the regions, improve the City's access to markets in New York and the eastern U.S. and increase opportunities for international tourism; and

(2) City Council endorse the Lake Ontario Fast Ferry Corporation's cross lake ferry project and request City staff and the Toronto Port Authority to work closely with the company with respect to its implementation.

The Committee also had before it a report (May 17, 199) from the City Clerk forwarding the following recommendation from the Toronto City Cycling Committee from its meeting on May 17, 1999, embodied in the communication (May 14, 1999) from Mr. Jack Becker, Member, Toronto Cycling Committee, respecting the carriage of bicycles on high speed ferry service from Toronto to Rochester, viz:

"That any ferry service from the City of Toronto to any other destination on Lake Ontario include the carriage of bicycles and that a fare be posted."

Michael J. Aonso, Vice President, Business Development, Lake Ontario Fast Ferry Corporation, appeared before the Economic Development Committee in connection with the foregoing matter.

On motion by Councillor Holyday, the Economic Development Committee recommended to City Council, for its meeting on June 9, 1999, the adoption of the report (May 6, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism.

On motion by Councillor Feldman, the Economic Development Committee requested the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, to report directly to Council for its meeting on June 9, 1999 with an indication of the City of Rochester's endorsement of a fast ferry service between Toronto and Rochester.

On motion by Councillor King, the Economic Development Committee requested the Lake Ontario Fast Ferry Corporation to provide Council, for its meeting on June 9, 1999, with information on the Corporation and an indication of the financial supporters of this endeavour to date.

On motion by Councillor Davis, the Economic Development Committee requested the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, to report to the Economic Development and Parks Committee on issues which may arise respecting emergency and safety matters due to the installation and frequency of the ferry service and any jurisdictional issues which could arise.

On motion by Councillor Cho, the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, was also requested to provide the Economic Development and Parks Committee with regular reports on the progress of this endeavour.

On motion by Councillor Feldman, the Economic Development Committee requested the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, to report to the Economic Development and Parks Committee on the City infrastructure which may be required to accommodate this ferry service and costs.

(Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism - May 27, 1999; Michael J. Aonso, Vice President, Business Development, Lake Ontario Fast Ferry Corporation; cc: City Clerk - Attn. Madeline Brown - May 26, 1999)

6.4 "Open Doors" Project

The Economic Development Committee had before it the report (May 6, 1999) from the City Clerk respecting the "Open Doors" Project, forwarding the recommendations of the Millennium Task Force from its meeting on May 5, 1999, that:

(1) the "Open Doors" project be endorsed; and

(2) the Economic Development Committee hear a presentation by Heritage Toronto respecting their "Open Doors" project at its next meeting on May 21, 1999.

The Committee also had before it information on the "Open Doors" - A Heritage Millennium Project for the City.

On motion by Councillor King, the Economic Development Committee endorsed the "Open Doors" project in principle.

Councillor Giansante assumed the Chair.

On motion by Councillor Ashton, the Economic Development Committee deferred, to the June 21, 1999 meeting of the Economic Development and Parks Committee, a presentation on the "Open Doors" concept and, in the meantime, requested the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, to meet with Heritage Toronto and representatives from "Open Doors" to assist in the development of this program.

Councillor Ashton resumed the Chair.

(Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism; Mr. George Waters, Managing Director, Heritage Toronto; Ms. Karen Black, Heritage Toronto - May 27, 1999)

6.5 Toronto Export Development Initiative

The Economic Development Committee had before it the report (May 6, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, respecting the Toronto Export Development Initiative, outlining an initiative of Industry Canada and the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) to develop export capabilities in small and medium-sized enterprises, advising that the Economic Development Division (EDD), through TradeLink Toronto, is the municipal partner in the Toronto implementation of this project and recommending that:

(1) the Economic Development Committee support in principle the Export Development Initiative as it relates to the City of Toronto; and

(2) the City's Solicitor be instructed to advise on the legal issues relating to the use of the TradeLink Community Development Corporation as the contracting agent to hire consultants with funding provided by Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC).

The report (May 6, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, was deferred to the June 21, 1999, meeting of the Economic Development and Parks Committee.

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

6.6 Support for Community Festivals

The Economic Development Committee had before it a report (May 3, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, addressing requests that the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, report to the Economic Development Committee and the Municipal Grants Review Committee on the support provided to community festivals, summarizing staff, financial and in-kind service support currently provided to festivals by the Department, outlining the harmonization review which is underway, and recommending that:

(1) the key role that community-based festivals and events play in helping the City build and celebrate strong communities and business districts, nurture its arts, heritage and cultural resources and attract visitors be recognized and affirmed;

(2) the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, continue to review and evaluate the support currently provided to community-based festivals and events, and bring forward recommendations for harmonized services and policies for the future that (a) strengthen the capacity of the festivals and events to achieve community, economic, arts, cultural and heritage development results, (b) provide high caliber customer service, and (c) make efficient use of City resources;

(3) the Economic Development Committee adopt the guideline of referring requests for City support that it receives from members of the public to the appropriate staff before considering deputations, and that staff be requested to bring forward such requests to the Committee if additional authority or resources are required to act on them (as is authorized by Section 126 of City of Toronto By-law Number 23-1998 - The Procedural By-law); and

(4) the Economic Development Committee advise that grant applicants be notified that they may appear before the Committee in support of their applications only if they wish to appeal the funding recommendations made by staff (as is authorized by Council's adoption of Clause 5 of Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee Report No. 26 on December 16 & 17, 1998).

The Committee also had before it a communication (May 10, 1999) from the City Clerk, forwarding the recommendation of the Municipal Grants Review Committee from its meeting on May 10, 1999, that the report (May 3, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, respecting support for community festivals be adopted.

On motion by Councillor Giansante, the Economic Development Committee recommended to City Council for its meeting on June 9, 1999, the adoption of the report (May 3, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, subject to amending Recommendation (2) by adding the following words:

"(d) during the review, the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, in consultation with the general public in each of the six local communities, develop a process for approving applications for festivals and events that will recognize and ensure that residential and business amenities are protected;"

so as to read:

"(2) the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, continue to review and evaluate the support currently provided to community-based festivals and events, and bring forward recommendations for harmonized services and policies for the future that (a) strengthen the capacity of the festivals and events to achieve community, economic, arts, cultural and heritage development results, (b) provide high caliber customer service, (c) make efficient use of City resources, and (d) during the review, the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, in consultation with the general public in each of the six local communities, develop a process for approving applications for festivals and events that will recognize and ensure that residential and business amenities are protected;"

6.7 Community Gardening Competition

The Economic Development Committee had before it a report (May 5, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, reporting on the institution and Terms of Reference of a Community Garden Competition and recommending that:

(1) a friendly community garden competition be instituted in 1999 in accordance with the Terms of Reference included in this report; and

(2) a working committee with representatives from City staff, industry professionals, the community and City Council be struck to determine judging criteria for the 1999 competition and to further refine and harmonize the competition process and Terms of Reference for the year 2000.

On motion by Councillor Pitfield, the Economic Development Committee recommended to City Council for its meeting on June 9, 1999, the adoption of the report (May 5, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism.

6.8 Use of Sponsorship Revenues from Molson's Sponsorship Agreement for the Construction of Water Park Facilities (Ward 19 - High Park and Ward 25 - Don River)

The Economic Development Committee had before it the report (May 4, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, responding to the Economic Development Committee's request (November 16, 1998) for a report on the provision of funding for the construction of new Water Parks in the City of Toronto, and recommending that:

(1) the costs for the design and construction of two Water Parks, located at Regent Park and at a new park site in the King Street and Dufferin Street area, be partially offset from revenues obtained from the 1999 Molson's Breweries Sponsorship Agreement for the sale of Toronto's Own Beer"; and

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

On motion by Councillor Tzekas, the Economic Development Committee:

(1) recommended that the report (May 4, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, be adopted, and forwarded this matter to the Budget Committee for consideration at its meeting on May 25, 1999, with respect to any adjustment to the Capital Budget, and requested the Budget Committee to report to the Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee for its June 1, 1999, meeting for consideration by Council of this matter on June 9, 1999; and

(2) requested the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, to report to the Economic Development and Parks Committee on criteria on the selection of future sites for water park facilities, prior to consideration during the Capital Budget Process.

On motion by Councillor Giansante, the Economic Development Committee requested the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, to report to the Economic Development and Parks Committee on an inventory of the range of equipment and services provided by the water park facilities, and proposals to harmonize such facilities.

(Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism; Budget Committee; cc: Administrator, Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee - May 21, 1999)

6.9 "The American Capital of Culture"

The Economic Development Committee had before it the report (May 4, 1999) from the Commissioner of, Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, respecting "The American Capital of Culture", examining the potential candidacy of the City of Toronto for the designation of "The American Capital of Culture" for the year 2001, and recommending that in light of the considerable staff resources required and the substantial fee associated with obtaining this designation, the City not submit an application seeking the designation of Toronto as the "American Capital of Culture" at this time.

On motion by Councillor Silva, the Economic Development Committee referred the report (May 4, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, to the Chair, Economic Development and Parks Committee with a request that he write to the Federal Government urging the Government to seriously consider submitting an application for "The American Capital of Culture" designation, advising that the City of Toronto may be interested in applying for this designation and requesting the Federal Government to consider funding the required fee for this application.

(Councillor Brian Ashton, Chair, Economic Development and Parks Committee; Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism - May 27, 1999)

6.10 Police Reference Checks and Hiring Process

The Economic Development Committee had before it the report (April 15, 1999) from the Executive Director of Human Resources, reporting on obtaining approval to enter into an agreement with the Toronto Police Service to conduct police reference checks on individuals whose prospective primary employment or volunteer duties with the City would involve working directly with children, youth and/or other vulnerable populations as necessary, concerning itself with implementation for staff and volunteers working with children and/or youth in the Parks and Recreation Services Division in particular, and recommending that:

(1) authority be granted for the City of Toronto to enter into an agreement with the Toronto Police Service to conduct a police reference check as the final stage in the hiring process where primary employment or volunteer duties involve working directly with children, youth and/or other vulnerable populations as required;

(2) the policy to conduct a police reference check as outlined in recommendation (1) be implemented in the Parks & Recreation Services Division of the Economic Development, Culture and Tourism Department as a first step in implementing the policy city-wide where appropriate;

(3) prospective employees bear half of the cost of the police reference check, with the other half being borne by the Parks & Recreation Services Division of the City;

(4) the City pays the cost of conducting police reference checks on volunteers;

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

(6) a further report be submitted by the Executive Director of Human Resources, in consultation with the City Solicitor, with respect to the issues of police reference checks on current employees who work with children, youth and vulnerable adults.

The Committee also had before it the following communications:

- (May 13, 1999) from Councillor McConnell, requesting that participants in the One on One Mentoring Program be exempted from paying for police checks;

- (May 19, 1999) from Anne Dubas, President, Local 79 CUPE, urging the Economic Development Committee to reject the recommendation that applicants pay for the cost of police reference checks, that the City should continue to cover this fee, and also urging further discussion of the Parks and Recreation Services Division's policy for handling police reference checks; and

- (May 20, 1999) from Councillor Pam McConnell, Ward 25 - Don River, forwarding her concerns that the policy as proposed will become a real barrier to employment for the youth and young adults in our community who are attempting to enter the workforce for the first time and noting that a police check fee of $21.40 will discourage students and the unemployed from applying to the Parks Department because applicants will have to work three to four hours to pay the cost of the check.

David Kidd, CUPE Local 79, appeared before the Economic Development Committee in connection with the foregoing matter.

On motion by Councillor King, the Economic Development Committee recommended to City Council for its meeting on June 9, 1999, the adoption of the report (April 15, 1999) from the Executive Director of Human Resources subject to amending Recommendation (3) by adding the words "and that the Commissioner be given discretion in waiving this fee;", so as to read:

"(3) prospective employees bear half of the cost of the police reference check, with the other half being borne by the Parks and Recreation Services Division, and that the Commissioner be given discretion in waiving this fee;"

Councillor Giansante assumed the Chair.

On motion by Councillor Ashton, the Economic Development Committee recommended to City Council for its meeting on June 9, 1999, that the Executive Director of Human Resources, in consultation with appropriate staff, be requested to report to the Policy and Finance Committee on a corporate policy and funding strategy for performing police checks and other departmental checks that may be required.

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

"That the report (April 15, 1999) from the Executive Director of Human Resources be amended by amending Recommendation (4) by adding the words "and new part-time and casual employees", so as to read:

"(4) the City pays the cost of conducting police reference checks on volunteers and new part-time and casual employees;")

6.11 TradeLink Toronto

The Economic Development Committee had before it the report (April 22, 1999) from the City Clerk respecting TradeLink Toronto, forwarding Clause 8 of Report No. 6 of the Economic Development Committee, headed "Update on TradeLink Toronto", which Council at its meeting on April 13, 14 and 15, 1999, adopted as amended and in so doing, in part, referred the following motion to the Economic Development Committee for consideration in the development of performance indicators and performance measurement:

Moved by Councillor Moscoe:

"It is further recommended that, if TradeLink Toronto is not financially self-sustaining by September, 2000, it be dismantled and the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism be requested to submit a report to the Economic Development Committee on a process for dismantling TradeLink Toronto should it not prove to be profitable by that date."

On motion by Councillor King, the Economic Development Committee referred the report (April 22, 1999) from the City Clerk to the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, for report back to the Committee.

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

6.12 Visiting Delegations

The Economic Development Committee had before it the report (April 16, 1999) from Councillor Mammoliti respecting visiting delegations, advising of a number of issues raised at the March 1999 meeting of the World City Committee including appropriate facilities for the reception of international visitors, city marketing guide and corporate membership in the Canadian Urban Institute, and recommending that:

(1) the Commissioner of Corporate Services establish a separate visitor's reception area at City Hall and that the City of Toronto visitors' book be permanently kept in this room for usage by visiting delegations; and

(2) the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, be requested to:

(a) prepare a city marketing guide which includes a list of "made in Toronto" products and a list of the different ethnocultural group and neighbourhoods in the City; and

(b) explore the benefits associated with obtaining a corporate membership in the Canadian Urban Institute.

The Committee also had before it presentation material from John Farrow, President, Canadian Urban Institute.

Councillor Giansante assumed the Chair.

On motion by Councillor Ashton, the Economic Development Committee:

(1) supported in principle the following Recommendation contained in Councillor Mammoliti's report (April 16, 1999):

"that the Commissioner of Corporate Services establish a visitors reception area at City Hall and that the City of Toronto visitors' book be permanently kept in this room for usage by visiting delegations;"

and referred this Recommendation to the Commissioner of Corporate Services for report to the Economic Development and Parks Committee via the Office Consolidation Sub-Committee;

(2) referred the following Recommendation contained in Councillor Mammoliti's report to the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, for report back to the Economic Development and Parks Committee:

"that the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, be requested to prepare a city marketing guide which includes a list of "made in Toronto" products and a list of the different ethnocultural group and neighbourhoods in the City;"

(3) requested the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, to report further to the Economic Development and Parks Committee on the benefits of the City obtaining a corporate membership in the Canadian Urban Institute in the context of the City's continuing membership in FCM and AMO; and

(4) referred the matter of the Florina visit to Councillors Ashton, Tzekas and Faubert with a request that they meet with the Mayor to resolve the issues involved.

Councillor Ashton resumed the Chair.

(Commissioner of Corporate Services; Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism; Councillor Ashton; Councillor Tzekas; Councillor Faubert; cc: Councillor Mammoliti - May 28, 1999)

6.13 Permits for Portrait Artists

The Economic Development Committee had before it the report (April 26, 1999) from Councillor Mihevc commenting on the permits presently available for portrait artists in the City who operate at no expense, generate income due to the fee they pay for a permit and add vibrance to our city streets, and recommending the Committee to request the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, to explore the possibility of increasing the number of permits available to portrait artists in the City of Toronto as well as expanding the locations at which they are issued.

The Committee also had before it the report (May 17, 1999) from Councillor Rae generally supporting the request, providing that there be no new permits issued in the Yonge-Dundas Community Improvement Plan area until the completion of the renovations (end of 2000).

Constandeano Jalonen appeared before the Economic Development Committee in connection with the foregoing matter.

On motion by Councillor Tzekas, the Economic Development Committee forwarded this matter to Council and requested the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, to report directly to Council for its meeting on June 9, 1999, with a report on the issues raised by Councillor Mihevc in his report (April 26, 1999).

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

6.14 Gesco Industries

The Economic Development Committee gave consideration to the report (April 21, 1999) from Councillor Nunziata, Ward 27 - York Humber, advising that GESCO Industries, seeking to expand its operations, is unable to find a suitable location in the City and recommending that the Economic Development Committee review this situation.

On motion by Councillor Pitfield, the Economic Development Committee referred the report (April 21, 1999) from Councillor Nunziata to the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism.

(Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism; Councillor Nunziata - May 27, 1999)

6.15 1999-2000 Schedule of Meetings of the City of Toronto, Council, Community Councils and Its Committees

The Economic Development Committee had before it the report (April 22, 1999) from the City Clerk, forwarding the revised 1999-2000 Schedule of Meetings of the City of Toronto Council, Community Councils and its Committees commencing on June 14, 1999, as adopted by City Council at its meeting on April 13, 14 and 15, 1999.

On motion by Councillor Silva, the Economic Development Committee reports having received the report (April 22, 1999) from the City Clerk.

6.16 Appointments to the Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo

The Economic Development Committee had before it the communication (May 17, 1999) from Calvin White, Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Zoo, forwarding the names of Mrs. Beau Christensen, Mr. Peter Evans, Dr. Donald Layne and Mr. David Warren for appointment to the Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo.

On motion by Councillor King, the Economic Development Committee recommended to City Council for its meeting on June 9, 1999, the appointment of the following persons to the Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo for the period ending November 30, 2000, and until their successors are appointed:

- Mrs. Beau Christensen

- Mr. Peter Evans

- Dr. Donald Layne

- Mr. David Warren.

On motion by Councillor Feldman, the Economic Development Committee adjourned its regular meeting at 1:10 p.m. to meet in-camera for the purpose of receiving advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.

The Committee resumed its public session at 1:40 p.m. with the following members being in attendance:

Councillor Brian Ashton, Chair

Councillor Sandra Bussin

Councillor Raymond Cho

Councillor Frank Faubert

Councillor Michael Feldman

Councillor Mario Giansante

Councillor Douglas Holyday

Councillor Joan King

Councillor Mario Silva

Councillor Mike Tzekas

6.17 Woodbine Park - Sponsorship of Bandshell (Ward 26 - East Toronto)

The Economic Development Committee gave consideration to the report (May 18, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, recommending that the Economic Development Committee authorize the appropriate City officials to enter into negotiations with Molson Breweries, and report directly to City Council at its meeting of June 9, 10, 11, 1999, on the specific terms and conditions of their sponsorship proposal for construction of a Bandshell at the new Woodbine Park.

The Committee also had before it the following communications:

- (May 19, 1999) from A. F. LaSorda, Vice Chairman & C.E.O., North America Mosaic, requesting a public tendering process and an opportunity to submit a proposal on behalf of their clients; and

- (May 21, 1999) from Mike Rapino, Senior Vice President, Core Audience, advising of its interest in participating in a tendering process with respect to the Bands hell project in Woodbine Park.

Ferg Devins, Director, Corporate Affairs, Molson Breweries, appeared before the Economic Development Committee in connection with the foregoing matter.

On motion by Councillor Bussin, the Economic Development Committee deferred consideration of the report (May 18, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, to the June 21, 1999, meeting of the Economic Development and Parks Committee.

On motion by Councillor Cho, the Economic Development Committee requested the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, to report to that meeting on the application of interim sponsorship guidelines for this project and the criteria for corporate sponsorship, particularly for sponsorship opportunities over $500,000.

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

"That the proposal be referred to the Commissioner, Economic Development, Culture and Tourism with a request that an RFP process be instituted."

The following motion placed by Councillor Holyday was deemed redundant:

"(1) That the report (May 18, 1999) from the Commissioner, Economic Development, Culture and Tourism be adopted; and

(2) the Wards Councillors be requested to conduct a community meeting respecting the Bandshell proposal and report directly to Council for its meeting on June 9, 1999."

(Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism; cc: A. F. LaSorda, Vice Chairman & C.E.O., North America Mosaic; Mike Rapino, Senior Vice President, Core Audience; Ferg Devins, Director, Corporate Affairs, Molson Breweries - May 27, 1999)

6.18 City's Endorsement of "Taste of the Danforth" as Signature Event (Ward 25 - Don River and Ward 26 - East Toronto)

The Economic Development Committee had before it a report (May 18, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, recommending that:

(1) the endorsement of "Taste of the Danforth Festival" as a City of Toronto signature event be considered in the context of an ongoing initiative to develop an integrated strategy for supporting, marketing and promoting Toronto's many excellent festivals and events; and

(2) the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, report on an integrated "signature event strategy", including consideration of "Taste of the Danforth Festival", for the Economic Development Committee's meeting on October 4, 1999.

On motion by Councillor Feldman, the Economic Development Committee recommended to City Council for its meeting on June 9, 1999, the adoption of the report (May 18, 1999) from the Commissioner, Economic Development, Culture and Tourism.

6.19 Expansion of Victoria Village Arena - Agreement with the Canadian Macedonian Federation (Ward 11 - Don Parkway)

The Economic Development Committee gave consideration to the report (May 19, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, recommending that:

(1) the appropriate City officials be authorized to enter into negotiations with the Canadian Macedonian Federation for an agreement based on the key points of the letter of intent referred to in this report; and

(2) upon successful completion of the negotiations, such agreement be brought forward to the Economic Development Committee and City Council for review and consideration, and not be executed until approval has been obtained.

On motion by Councillor Tzekas, the Economic Development Committee referred the report (May 19, 1999) to the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, with a request that he report further to the June 21, 1999, meeting Economic Development and Parks Committee on this matter, and that both Ward Councillors be notified.

(Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism; cc: Councillor Gordon Chong; Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong - May 27, 1999)

The Committee adjourned its meeting at 3:50 p.m.

Chair