ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PARKS COMMITTEE

AGENDA

MEETING No. 1

Date of Meeting: January 17, 2000 Enquiry: Betty Henderson

Time: 9:30 a.m. Administrator

Location: Committee Room 1 392-8088

City Hall bhenderson@toronto.ca

100 Queen Street West

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST PURSUANT TO

THE MUNICIPAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST ACT.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

DEPUTATIONS/PRESENTATIONS:

10:00 a.m. Tourism Toronto Budget for the Year 2000

(Ref: Item No. 1)

10:10 a.m. Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas (TABIA), the City of Toronto Economic Development Office and the Toronto Police Services Consultation Meetings - Working Together to Fight Crime (All Wards)

(Ref: Item No. 2)

10:20 a.m. The Greater Toronto Marketing Alliance (GTMA): Midterm Review

(All Wards) (Ref. Item No. 3)

10:30 a.m. Canada - U.S. BorderNet Alliance - The Elements of a

Strong Business Climate

(Ref: Item No. 4)

10:40 a.m. University Avenue Millenium Proposal

(Ref: Item No. 5)

10:50 a.m. Smartrisk

(Refer Item No. 6)

COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS

1. TOURISM TORONTO BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 2000

(All Wards)

(DEPUTATION ITEM)

(DEFERRED FROM THE NOVEMBER 29, 1999 MEETING)

Source: Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism

(November 24, 1999)

In response to a request from the Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee that staff report to the Economic Development and Parks Committee regarding the Tourism Toronto budget prior to the year 2000 budget process; and recommending that:

(1) City of Toronto funding for Tourism Toronto for the year 2000 be approved at the same budget level as 1999, subject to a more detailed review of Tourism Toronto's budget submission;

(2) the Economic Development and Parks Committee request Tourism Toronto to present its year 2000 business plan and budget as soon as possible; such business plan to clearly address the means by which Tourism Toronto intends to improve its longer-term competitive position; and

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

2. TORONTO ASSOCIATION OF BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREAS (TABIA) THE CITY OF TORONTO ECONOMIC Development OFFICE AND THE TORONTO POLICE SERVICES CONSULTATION MEETINGS WORKING TOGETHER TO FIGHT CRIME

(All Wards)

(DEPUTATION ITEM)

(DEFERRED FROM NOVEMBER 29, 1999 MEETING)

Source: Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism

(November 10, 1999)

Submitting, on behalf of the Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas and the Toronto Police Service, a report entitled "Working Together to Fight Crime"; and recommending that:

(1) the report, entitled "Working Together to Fight Crime", be forwarded to the Task Force on Community Safety to review the recommendations as contained therein, and to begin the process of developing an action plan in consultation with the Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas and Toronto Police Service;

(2) the Task Force on Community Safety report back to the appropriate Standing Committee and to the Policy and Finance Committee regarding the implementation and the financial implications of the recommendations contained in the "Working Together to Fight Crime" report;

(3) the report, entitled "Working Together to Fight Crime", be forwarded to the appropriate departments, boards, agencies and business associations for information and action including the Departments of Works and Emergency Services, Community and Neighbourhood Services and Urban Planning and Development Services; the Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas; Toronto Police Services Board; the respective divisions of the Toronto Police Service; Chairs of the BIAs; Metro Action Committee on Public Violence Against Women and Children (METRAC), and the Pedestrianization Work Group;

(4) the financial implications be referred to the Budget Advisory Committee for consideration during the 2000 Operating Budget process; and

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

3. THE GREATER TORONTO MARKETING ALLIANCE (GTMA): MIDTERM REVIEW

(All Wards)

(DEPUTATION ITEM)

(REFERRED BACK FROM DECEMBER 14, 15 AND 16, 1999 COUNCIL MEETING)

Source: City Clerk

(December 22, 1999)

Forwarding Clause No. 2 contained in Report No. 6 of the Economic Development and Parks Committee, headed "The Greater Toronto Marketing Alliance (GTMA): Midterm Review (All Wards)", which Council at its meeting held on December 14, 15 and 16, 1999 struck out and referred back to the Economic Development and Parks Committee for further consideration with the direction that the Board of Trade be invited to address the Committee in this regard.

4. CANADA - U.S. BORDERNET ALLIANCE THE ELEMENTS OF A STRONG BUSINESS CLIMATE

(DEPUTATION ITEM)

Source: Mr. Willie Moskowitz, Executive Director,

Canada-U.S. BorderNet Alliance

(November 11, 1999)

Requesting to make a presentation on the establishment of the Canada-U.S. BorderNet Alliance, regarding Trade, Tourism and Investment for the bi-national region stretching from Toronto through Hamilton, across the Peace Bridge into Buffalo and over to Rochester, New York.

5. UNIVERSITY AVENUE MILLENIUM PROPOSAL

(DEPUTATION ITEM)

Source: City Clerk

(December 20, 1999)

Advising that the Millenium Task Force on December 20, 1999, referred the communication (August 25, 1999) from Mr. Neil Mendes, respecting a proposal to install flags from all over the world along the centre median of University Avenue and the outer rim of Queen's Park (if necessary), to the Economic Development and Parks Committee for consideration.

6. SMARTRISK

(DEPUTATION ITEM)

Source: Dr. Robert Conn, President and CEO,

Smartrisk Foundation

(November 15, 1999)

Requesting to make a deputation to explain the results of the national and provincial studies with regard to helping people see the risk in their everyday lives and show them how to take those risks in the smartest way possible so that they can live their lives to the fullest.

7. FOLLOW-UP ON THE ACTION PLAN FOR THE CHILDREN'S REPORT CARD 1999 ARISING FROM THE CHILDREN'S REPORT CARD 1999

(All Wards)

Source: Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism

(January 4, 2000)

To seek Economic Development and Parks Committee's (EDPC) adoption of the Toronto Report Card on Children 1999 and the Children and Youth Action Committee's (CYAC) Action Plan as related to the Parks and Recreation Division's 2000 Operating Budget, and recommending that this report be submitted to the Budget Advisory Committee and the Policy and Finance Committee for consideration in the 2000 Operating Budget process.

8. FOLLOW-UP ON INITIATIVES ADDRESSING YOUTH VIOLENCE ARISING OUT OF THE MAYOR'S ACTION PLAN ON YOUTH VIOLENCE AND GANG ACTIVITY

(All Wards)

Source: Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism

(January 4, 2000)

To seek Economic Development and Parks Committee's (EDPC) adoption of the Toronto Youth Violence Prevention Initiatives and funding for the Parks and Recreation Division's 2000 budget, and recommending that this report be submitted to the Budget Advisory Committee and the Policy and Finance Committee for consideration in the 2000 Operating Budget process

9. TORONTO CITY YOUTH GAMES - JULY 22 TO 23, 2000

(All Wards)

Source: Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism

(January 4, 2000)

Seeking the Committee's endorsement of the Toronto City Youth Games, being organized as a millennium project for the year 2000, and recommending that:

(1) the Economic Development and Parks Committee endorse the Toronto City Youth Games as a millennium event; and

(2) if the inaugural event proves successful, the Games be continued on an annual basis.

10. 2000 BUDGETS - BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREAS

Source: Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

(January 5, 2000)

Bringing forward the Business Improvement Areas (BIA) annual operating budgets, which have been received and reviewed to date, for approval by Council as required by Section 220 of the Municipal Act, as amended, noting that Council approval is required to permit the City to collect funds through the tax levy on behalf of the BIAs; and recommending that:

(1) the Economic Development and Parks Committee adopt and certify to City Council the 2000 expenditure requests of the following Business Improvement Areas:

Business Improvement Area 2000 Budget Request

($)

Bloorcourt Village 57,500.00

Bloor West Village 247,908.00

Bloor-Yorkville 1,100,000.00

Corso Italia 160,000.00

Eglinton Way 153,820.00

Elm Street 36,731.00

Harbord Street 26,500.00

Junction Gardens 250,200.00

Kennedy Road 234,401.00

Kingsway 206,100.00

Lakeshore Village 40,650.00

Mimico Village 11,441.00

Old Cabbagetown 180,300.00

Queen/Broadview Village 75,000.00

Roncesvalles Village 108,555.00

Upper Village (Toronto) 162,000.00

Weston 144,549.00

York-Eglinton 37,110.00

(2) a copy of this report be forwarded to the Policy and Finance Committee for its information;

(3) authority be granted for the introduction of the necessary bill in Council; and

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

11. C.S.A. PLAYGROUND COMPLIANCE PROGRAM

(All Wards)

Source: Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism

(January 4, 2000)

Reporting, as requested, on the allocation of playground funds and recommend a program that will bring into compliance all substandard City playgrounds by the end of 2003, as well as address various questions arising as part of the Budget Review process, and recommending that:

(1) Council approve in principle the C.S.A. Playground Compliance Program outlined in this report bringing all substandard City playgrounds to C.S.A. standards by the end of 2003; and

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

12. THIRD PARTY OUTDOOR ADVERTISING ON CITY PROPERTY

(All Wards)

Source: Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism

and the Acting Commissioner of Corporate Services

(January 4, 2000)

Reporting on the results of the public consultation undertaken regarding the draft principles for Third Party Outdoor Advertising endorsed by Council on September 28, and 29, 1999; advising Council of the next steps regarding the development of a Third Party Outdoor Advertising program; requesting Council's authorization to investigate the City's options regarding alternate methods of tendering the leasing of third party outdoor advertising locations; and recommending that:

(1) Council receive the results of the public opinion survey and authorize the Commissioners Economic Development, Culture and Tourism; Works and Emergency Services; and the Acting Commissioner of Corporate Services to continue developing a third party outdoor advertising program which takes into consideration the results of the survey;

(2) Council authorize the Commissioner Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, and the Acting Commissioner Corporate Services to investigate the City's options with respect to suggestions made by sign industry representatives regarding alternate methods of tendering the leasing of third party outdoor sign locations;

(2) the Commissioners Economic Development, Culture and Tourism; Works and Emergency Services; and the Acting Commissioner Corporate Services submit a joint report back to Council on recommendations (1) and (2) in the year 2000;

(4) this report be forwarded to the Administration Committee for information; and

(5) Council forward this report to the City's Agencies, Boards and Commissions for their information.

13. APPOINTMENT OF CITIZEN TO THE JENNER JEAN-MARIE COMMUNITY CENTRE ADVISORY BOARD

Source: City Clerk

(December 6, 1999)

Advising that the East York Community Council, on December 2, 1999, recommended to the Economic Development and Parks Committee that Mr. Jack Douse be appointed to the Jenner Jean-Marie Community Centre Advisory Board.

14. S.H. ARMSTRONG COMMUNITY CENTRE

(Ward 26)

Source: Councillor Sandra Bussin (East Toronto - Ward 26)

(November 18, 1999)

Forwarding a petition signed by users of the S.H. Armstrong Community Centre expressing disappointment with the implementation of the new parks and recreation user fees.

15. 1999 THIRD QUARTER BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND RETENTION CLIENT ACTIVITY

(All Wards)

Source: Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism

(January 4, 2000)

Providing a summary of the completed investment projects and related business activities of the Business Development and Retention Section, for the third quarter of 1999 in accordance with the Economic Development Division's 1999 Work Plan, and recommending that this report be received for information.

16. FESTIVALS REGARDING THE INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF THE OLDER PERSONS

(All Wards)

Source: Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism

(January 4, 2000)

Reporting on events and activities that took place to celebrate International Year of Older Persons, and recommending that this report be received for information.

17. DECLARING TORONTO'S REMAINING WITT AND PCC STREETCARS TO BE IMPORTANT HISTORIC OBJECTS

Source: Councillor Joe Mihevc (York-Eglinton - Ward 29)

(undated)

Motion to declare Witt car 2766 and PCC cars 4500 and 4549 of the Toronto Transit Commission to be symbols of the City and important objects to be preserved in their historic livery and included in the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties.

18. MULTIPLE CLOSURES BY BANKS

Source: Councillor Howard Moscoe (North York - Spadina - Ward 8)

(November 29, 1999)

Expressing concern regarding multiple closures of bank branches in his ward.

19. IN CAMERA LEASE AGREEMENT - ORDER OF ST. BASIL-THE-GREAT

Source: Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism

and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

(January 4, 2000)

Providing direction to the Department to complete negotiations of a lease for the St. Basil's School at 3100 Weston Road for the purpose of a community centre.

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