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Executive Committee


Meeting No. 34   Contact Patsy Morris, Committee Administrator
Meeting Date Tuesday, September 8, 2009
  Phone 416-392-9151
Start Time 9:30 AM
  E-mail exc@toronto.ca
Location Committee Room 1, City Hall
  Chair   Mayor David Miller  


The Decision Document is for preliminary reference purposes only. Please refer to the Committee’s Report to City Council or to the Minutes for the official record.

 

How to Read the Decision Document:

 

          Recommendations of the Committee to City Council appear after the item heading

          Other action taken by the Committee on its own authority, which does not require Council’s approval, is listed in the decision document under the heading "Decision Advice and Other Information" .

          Declarations of Interest, if any, appear at the end of an item.

 


EX34.1 

ACTION

Amended 

 

Ward: All 

Toronto Community Housing Corporation – Annual Report to Shareholder, 2008 Audited Consolidated Annual Financial Statements and Annual General Meeting
Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that City Council:

 

1.         A ppoint the Deputy City Manager for Cluster A or her designate as the City’s proxy for the purposes of the 2009 annual shareholder meeting of the Toronto Community Housing Corporation to be held on October 16, 2009 and any adjournment thereof and direct the proxy holder to attend same and vote as follows:

 

a.         approve the minutes of the previous Annual General Meeting held on October 24, 2008 (Attachment 3 to this report);

 

b.         receive the 2008 annual audited financial statements of the Corporation for the period ended December 31, 2008, together with the auditor’s report thereon (included in Attachment 2 to this report);

 

c.         reappoint Ernst & Young LLP, Chartered Accountants, as the Corporation’s auditors until the next annual general meeting; and

 

d.         use her or his discretion to vote on such other matters as may properly on the agenda of the Meeting or any adjournment thereof.

 

2.         Authorize and direct the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer and the City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City the common share proxy substantially in the form of Attachment 1 to this report.

 

3.         Receive Toronto Community Housing Corporation’s 2008 Annual Report (included as Attachment 2 to this report) comprising the letter from the Corporation’s Acting Chief Executive Officer dated August 13, 2009 and related attachments.

 

Decision Advice and Other Information

The Executive Committee forwarded a copy of the Toronto Community Housing Corporation's 2008 audited annual consolidated financial statements to the City Audit Committee for information, at its meeting scheduled to be held on September 24, 2009, having regard that the Audit Committee is scheduled to consider the Financial Statements of the City's Agencies, Boards and commissions at that time.

Origin
(August 18, 2009) Report from the City Manager
Summary

Pursuant to the Ontario Business Corporations Act, Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC) is required to hold an annual general meeting. TCHC plans to hold its Annual General Meeting outside of a City Council meeting. For this meeting to take place, the City, as TCHC’s sole shareholder, must appoint and provide direction to a proxy holder to act on its behalf at the meeting.

Background Information
Toronto Community Housing Corporation - Annual Report to Shareholder, 2008 Audited Consolidated Annual Financial Statements and Annual General Meeting
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-22984.pdf)

Appendix B to Attachment 2 - 2008 TCHC Consolidated Audited Annual Financial Statements and Auditor's Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-22985.pdf)

Attachment 4 - Report of the Deputy City manager and Chief Financial Officer dated August 17, 2009 entitled "Toronto Community Housing Corporation - Financial Statements 2008"
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-22986.pdf)


EX34.2 

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: All 

Enwave Energy Corporation Annual Shareholders' Meeting
Confidential Attachment - The security of the property of the municipality or local board
Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that:

 

1.         Council appoint the City Manager or his designate as the City’s proxy holder to attend and vote the City’s common shares of Enwave Energy Corporation  at the annual shareholders’ meeting to be held on October 4, 2009, or any adjournment of that meeting and direct that the necessary proxy be executed.

 

2.         Council adopt the recommendation of the Corporations Nominating Panel dated August 12, 2009 forming Attachment 3 to this report as follows:

 

“City Council nominate the two persons listed in Confidential Appendix 1 to this report [Attachment 3] for election at Enwave’s 2009 annual shareholders’ meeting to the Board of Directors of Enwave Energy Corporation and the individual indicated to serve as Chair of the Board, to serve at the pleasure of Council for a term commencing on the date of the 2009 annual shareholders’ meeting and ending on the date of the third annual shareholders’ meeting held after the 2009 annual shareholders’ meeting in 2012, or until their successors are elected or appointed”.

 

3.         T he proxy holder be directed to vote the City’s shares as follows at the annual  shareholders’ meeting of Enwave Energy Corporation:

 

a.         approve the minutes of the 2008 Annual Meeting held on July 7, 2008;

 

b.         receive the annual financial statements of the Corporation for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2008 together with the auditor’s report on those statements;

 

c.         receive the unaudited financial statements of the Corporation for the second quarter ended April 30, 2009;

 

d.         reappoint Ernst & Young LLP, Chartered Accountants as the Corporation’s auditors, and authorize the directors of Enwave to fix the auditors’ remuneration;

 

e.         elect as directors of the Enwave Board:

 

i.          the Mayor;

 

ii.          the two individuals recommended by the Corporations Nominating Panel identified in Confidential Appendix 1 to Attachment 3 to this report; and

 

iii.      the three individuals nominated by BPC Penco identified in Confidential Appendix A of Attachment 1 to this report;

 

f.          appoint as the Chair of the Enwave Board the individual identified in Confidential Appendix 1 to Attachment 3 to this report; and

 

g.         transact such other business as may properly come before the annual shareholders’ meeting or any adjournment of the meeting.

 

4.         T he names and credentials of the nominees from both BPC Penco and the City be made public following City Council’s approval.

 

5.         T he contents of Confidential Attachment 4 to this report be kept in their entirety confidential after the consideration of this report by Council except as routinely disclosed in the “Government Business Enterprises” section of the City’s Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

 

Origin
(August 24, 2009) Report from the City Manager
Summary

This report transmits the notice of the Annual Shareholders’ Meeting for Enwave Energy Corporation to be held on October 4, 2009 and recommends the necessary Council actions.  This report includes a transmittal of the recommendations of the Corporations Nominating Panel and the nominees of BPC Penco for appointment of directors and a confidential report from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer commenting on the financial statements. 

Background Information
Enwave Energy Corporation Annual Shareholders' Meeting
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-22987.pdf)

Attachment 1 - Notice of Annual General Meeting including (confidential) transmittal of the names of the nominees of BPC Penco
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-22988.pdf)

Attachment 2 - Minutes of the Annual Shareholders' Meeting held on July 7, 2008
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-22989.pdf)


EX34.3 

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: All 

Canadian Stage Company – Renewal of a Line of Credit Guarantee
Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends to City Council that:

 

1.         a.         the City renew the line of credit guarantee on behalf of the Canadian Stage Company (CanStage) to its financial institution in the amount of $800,000.00 (inclusive of all interest payable by CanStage), commencing on November 1, 2009 and ending on October 31, 2012;

 

b.         the City extend the agreement with CanStage with respect to the line of credit guarantee; and

 

c.        the City extend the tri-party agreement with CanStage and with its financial institution with respect to the line of credit guarantee.

 

2.         Such guarantee and all related agreements be on terms and conditions satisfactory to the City Solicitor, the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer as well as Deputy City Manager Sue Corke, and that the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer be requested to negotiate appropriate and adequate safeguards, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, with the City being promptly advised in the event of default or delay in the payment of interest.

 

3.         The City retain the right to withhold a portion of outstanding grants that the City may provide to the Canadian Stage Company during the term of the guarantee to pay off the line of credit if it is not retired or renegotiated by October 31, 2012.

 

4.         The Canadian Stage Company provide the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer with their annual audited financial statements for the years 2009 to 2012 when they become available.

 

5.         The guarantee be deemed to be in the interest of the City.

 

6.         The appropriate officials be authorized to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

 

Origin
(August 21, 2009) Report from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer
Summary

This report seeks Council approval to renew the line of credit guarantee for the Canadian Stage Company for $800,000.00 from  November 1, 2009 until October 31, 2012.

Background Information
Canadian Stage Company - Renewal of a Line of Credit Guarantee
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-22990.pdf)


EX34.4 

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: All 

Authority to Execute a Letter of Agreement with the Government of Ontario for 2009 Ontario Bus Replacement Program Funding
Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee  recommends to City Council that:

 

1.         The Mayor and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer be authorized to execute the Letter of Agreement under the Ontario Bus Replacement Program (OBRP) between the City of Toronto and Her Majesty the Queen in right of the Province of Ontario, represented by the Minister of Transportation for the Province of Ontario, generally in accordance with the terms set out in Appendix A, and to the satisfaction of the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer and the City Solicitor.

 

2.         The appropriate officials be authorized and directed to take necessary actions to give effect thereto.

 

Origin
(August 25, 2009) Report from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer
Summary

This report recommends that staff be authorized to execute a transit capital funding Letter of Agreement under the Ontario Bus Replacement Program (OBRP) between the City and the Provincial Government. The Ontario Bus Replacement Program is a provincial Ministry of Transportation program funding the replacement of transit buses. The Ministry created the OBRP in recognition of municipalities’ need to replace aging transit buses to support the development of strong communities, increase public transportation reliability, reduce municipal operating costs, and invest in the renewal of transportation systems. As part of the 2009 OBRP agreement between the City and the Province, the Ministry of Transportation will provide up to a maximum of $25,801,173 in accordance with and subject to the terms set out in the Letter of Agreement and the Guidelines and Requirements, payable after April 1, 2009.

Background Information
Authority to Execute a Letter of Agreement with the Government of Ontario for 2009 Ontario Bus Replacement Program Funding
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-22991.pdf)


EX34.5 

ACTION

Deferred 

 

Ward: All 

Election Administration By-laws
Decision Advice and Other Information

The Executive Committee deferred consideration of the report (August 24, 2009) from the City Clerk entitled "Election Administration By-laws" until its meeting scheduled to be held on October 5, 2009, so that all Election reports will be considered by the Committee at the same time.

Origin
(August 24, 2009) Report from the City Clerk
Summary

It is recommended that Council enact by-laws establishing the dates and times for the advance votes and a formula to select the languages that certain election information will be available in.  The advance votes dates and times by-law is a mandatory by-law that Council must pass.  The language by-law is a permissive by-law.  Copies of the proposed bills are set out in the appendices to this report.

 

The City Clerk recommends that the by-law establishing a language formula be applicable to all regular municipal elections and by-elections in the City of Toronto, not just the 2010 election.  The by-law establishing the dates and times of the advance votes will apply to the 2010 election only.

 

Background Information
Election Administration By-laws
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-22993.pdf)


EX34.6 

ACTION

Deferred 

 

Ward: All 

Election Campaign Finance By-laws
Decision Advice and Other Information

The Executive Committee deferred consideration of the report (August 26, 2009) from the City Clerk entitled "Election Campaign Finance By-laws" until its meeting scheduled to be held on October 5, 2009, so that all Election reports will be considered by the Committee at the same time.

Origin
(August 26, 2009) Report from the City Clerk
Summary

Under the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, Council has the authority to enact by-laws to authorize a contribution rebate program, the prohibition of corporate and trade union contributions and the electronic filing of candidate financial statements.  These are all permissive by-laws.

 

Should Council decide to implement a rebate program for the 2010 election, it is recommended that the program parameters be the same as those for the 2006 election with the exceptions that all campaign surpluses required to be paid to the Clerk by a candidate for office on Toronto City Council will become the property of the City and the rebate application deadline will be extended to June 29, 2012.

 

It is recommended that the by-laws prohibiting corporate and trade union contributions and the electronic filing of candidate financial statements apply to all regular municipal elections and by-elections, not just the 2010 election.

 

Background Information
Election Campaign Finance By-laws
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-22994.pdf)


EX34.7 

ACTION

Deferred 

 

Ward: All 

Establishment of a Compliance Audit Committee for the 2010 Municipal Election
Decision Advice and Other Information

The Executive Committee deferred consideration of the report (August 24, 2009) from the City Clerk entitled "Establishment of a Compliance Audit Committee for the 2010 Municipal Election" until its meeting scheduled to be held on October 5, 2009, so that all Election reports will be considered by the Committee at the same time.

Origin
(August 24, 2009) Report from the City Clerk
Summary

This report recommends the establishment of a compliance audit committee composed of three members for the 2010 municipal election.

 

Under section 81 of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, Council may choose to either consider compliance audit applications itself or establish a committee for this purpose.  For both the 2003 and 2006 elections Council established a compliance audit committee to consider applications for a compliance audit of candidate financial statements.  All of Council’s powers and functions under section 81 of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 were delegated to the committee.

 

A targeted search strategy will be undertaken to attract qualified individuals.  A listing of recommended individuals will be submitted for Council’s consideration through the Executive Committee in early 2010.  Each appointee to the compliance audit committee will receive the per diem established by Council for attendance at meetings (currently $350).

 

Background Information
Establishment of a Compliance Audit Committee for the 2010 Municipal Election
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-22996.pdf)


EX34.8 

ACTION

Deferred 

 

Ward: 20 

Preservation Alternatives for the Former Canada Malting Complex
Decision Advice and Other Information

The Executive Committee deferred consideration of the report (April 16, 2009) from the Chief Corporate Officer entitled "Preservation Alternatives for the Former Canada Malting Complex" and the communication (April 21, 2009) from the Toronto and East York Community Council entitled "5 Eireann Quay - Intention to Designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act" until its meeting scheduled to be held on November 2, 2009, given that there will be a further report in November from the Chief Corporate Officer addressing this issue.

Origin
(April 16, 2009) Report from the Chief Corporate Officer
Summary

Facilities and Real Estate Division (F&RE) was directed by Executive Committee at its meeting of June 03, 2008, item EX21.1.10 to provide long-term options for the silos and structures of the former Canada Malting Complex in support of future development of this site and to facilitate public access to Ireland Park. The silo facilities are on the City’s inventory list of heritage properties.

 

Trow Associates Inc. (Trow), the engineering consultant of record, has provided cost estimates on the five alternatives detailed in this report and summarized in table form in Appendix “A”, which range in cost from $7.65 Million to $20.6 Million.  The project budget included in the 2009 Capital Budget submission is $12.2 Million, which incorporates an estimated $3.8 Million repair to the east dock wall, resulting in $8.4 Million for the site building structures.  The east dock wall repairs are needed and common to all Alternatives presented.  

 

The City’s Heritage Preservation Services (HPS) prefers Alternative “B”, to retain and restore all silos and demolish the buildings to the west at a total cost of about $17.7 Million.  This requires additional funding of approximately $9.3 Million to be added to the approved project budget.

 

This report recommends Alternative “D”, to demolish all silos and structures leaving only a symbolic outline representation of nine southern silos in a landscape setting at a cost of about $8.4 Million.  HPS is not in agreement with this recommendation.

 

Background Information
Preservation Alternatives for the Former Canada Malting Complex
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-22997.pdf)

Appendix A - Summary Table
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-22998.pdf)


8a 5 Eireann Quay – Intention to Designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act
Origin
(April 21, 2009) Report from Toronto and East York Community Council
Summary

The property at 5 Eireann Quay (formerly known as 5 Bathurst Street) containing the Canada Malting Complex is included on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties. It was reviewed by the Federal Heritage Review Office (FHRO) and that report concluded that “the structures enjoy significant symbolic status and considerable public recognition profile.”

 

Facilities and Real Estate Division have applied to demolish the entire complex, save and except a small representative portion of the silos.

 

Four preservation options for the Canada Malting Complex that were reviewed by an Industrial Heritage Consultant (Historica Research Ltd) are described below.  The consultant was retained specifically by Facilities and Real Estate Division to comment on the heritage impacts of the proposed conservation component.

 

Comment is provided by both Heritage Preservation Services and Community Planning staff regarding the importance in conserving the site for the citizens of Toronto.

 

Background Information
5 Eireann Quay - Intention to Designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-22999.pdf)

5 Eireann Quay - Staff Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-23000.pdf)

5 Eireann Quay - Toronto and east York Community Council Letter (March 27, 2009)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-23001.pdf)

Letter from Robert Rasmussen, York Quay Neighbourhood Association
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-23002.pdf)


8b Canada Malting Silos
Origin
(September 2, 2009) Letter from Councillor Adam Vaughan
Summary

Letter (September 2, 2009) from Councillor Vaughan requesting that two reports related to the Canada Malting Silos be deferred.

 

Background Information
Canada Malting Silos
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-23238.pdf)


EX34.9 

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: All 

Operating Variance Report for the Four-month Period Ended April 30, 2009
Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council approve the 2009 Operating Budget Adjustments related to service and program re-alignments for Solid Waste Management Services, Technical Services, and Parks, Forestry and Recreation Division as detailed in Appendix D of the report (May 27, 2009) from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer.

 

 

Origin
(August 25, 2009) Report from the Budget Committee
Summary

The purpose of this report is to provide City Council with the City of Toronto Operating Variance for the four-month period ended April 30, 2009 and to obtain Council’s approval for amendments to the 2009 Council Approved Operating Budget with no change to the Net Operating Budget.

 

At the end of the four-month period ended April 30, 2009, actual net expenditures were over-budget by $5.018 million or 0.6 per cent of the 2009 Net Operating Budget for that period.  Projections to year-end indicate that the 2009 Council Approved Net Operating Budget may be over-spent by $1.857 million or 0.1 per cent.  Analysis indicates that the unfavourable year-to-date variance is primarily driven by the impact of the ongoing recession on key non-tax revenues.  Staff will continue to monitor the impacts of the recession closely and take action as appropriate.

 

Background Information
Operating Variance Report for the Four-month Period Ended April 30, 2009
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-23003.pdf)


EX34.10 

ACTION

Adopted 

 

 

Project Authority Increase - Cumberland Entrance to Bay Station Improvements - Contract D1-5
Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council approve additional budget and project costs in the amount of $345,000 for the City Project CTT010, Cumberland Entrance to Bay Station, bringing the total to $1,200,000 to be accommodated by corresponding reduction in the City Project CTT110, Station Improvements Program.

 

 

Origin
(August 25, 2009) Report from the Budget Committee
Summary

At its meeting on Thursday July 9, 2009 the Commission considered the attached report entitled, “Project Authority Increase – Cumberland Entrance to Bay Station Improvements – Contract D1-5”.

 

The Commission approved the Recommendation contained in the report, as listed below:

 

It is recommended that the Commission:

 

1.         Approve an increased project cost of $345,000 for the Cumberland Entrance to Bay Station project for a total estimated final cost of $1,200,000.

 

2.         Forward this report to the City via the City Budget Committee requesting additional budget and project cost approval in the amount of $345,000 for the City Project CTT010, Cumberland Entrance to Bay Station, bringing the total to $1,200,000 to be accommodated by corresponding reduction in the City Project CTT110, Station Improvements Programs.

 

The foregoing is forwarded to the City Budget Committee for consideration of the Commission’s request embodied in Recommendation No. 2 above.

Background Information
Project Authority Increase - Cumberland Entrance to Bay Station Improvements - Contract D1-5
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-23004.pdf)


EX34.11 

ACTION

Amended 

 

 

Transit City Funding Request
Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends to City Council that:

 

1.         The 2009-2013 Approved Capital Budget and Plan be increased by $134.5 million gross, to continue work on the priority Transit City lines, with $125.8 million gross to be funded by the Province through Metrolinx and the balance of $8.7 million for environmental assessments for other Transit City lines to be funded through offsets within the TTC's2009 Approved Capital Budget, and report back to the Budget Committee on the offsets.

 

2.         The City Manager be authorized to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement on behalf of the City, with Metrolinx and the TTC, wherein Metrolinx will provide interim funding for the implementation of components of the Sheppard East LRT, Finch West LRT, Eglinton Crosstown LRT, and Scarborough RT transit projects.

 

Origin
(August 25, 2009) Report from the Budget Committee
Summary

At its meeting on Thursday July 9, 2009 the Commission considered the attached report entitled, “Transit City Funding Request”.

 

The Commission approved the Recommendation contained in the report, as listed below:

 

It is recommended that the Commission:

 

1.         request the City of Toronto to approve Capital funding of $134.5 million for Transit City forecast expenditures and commitments to the end of 2009 to continue the planning, design, property acquisition, contract commitments and construction of the Sheppard East LRT, Eglinton Crosstown LRT, Finch West LRT and Scarborough RT projects;

 

2.         direct that a copy of this report be provided to Metrolinx and the Ministry of Transportation.

 

The foregoing is forwarded to the City Budget Committee for consideration of the Commission’s request embodied in Recommendation No. 1 above.

 

 

Background Information
Transit City Funding Request
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-23005.pdf)


11a Interim Funding Agreement with Metrolinx and the TTC - Transit City
Origin
(August 31, 2009) Report from the City Manager
Summary

This report seeks authority for the City Manager to enter into a memorandum of agreement on behalf of the City, with Metrolinx and the TTC, for interim funding to December 31, 2009 for the continuation of planning, design, engineering, property acquisition and construction of the Sheppard East LRT, Finch West LRT, Eglinton Crosstown LRT, and Scarborough RT projects.

Background Information
Interim Funding Agreement with Metrolinx and the TTC - Transit City
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-23266.pdf)


11b Transit City Lines
Origin
(September 4, 2009) Letter from the Chief General Manager, Toronto Transit Commission
Summary

The following motion lost on a tie vote at the City Budget Committee meeting of August 25, 2009:

 

"That the Budget Committee recommend to the Executive Committee that City Council approve the following:

 

1.         That the 2009-2013 Approved Capital Budget and Plan be increased by $134.5 million gross, to continue work on the priority Transit City Lines, with $125.8 million gross to be funded by the Province through Metrolinx and the balance of $8.7 million for environmental assessments for other Transit City lines to be funded through offsets within the TTC's 2009 Approved Capital Budget.

 

2.         That the TTC report to the September 8, 2009 Executive Committee meeting on $8.7 million in offsets in 2009 for the environment assessments."

 

Discussions with senior staff at the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario confirm that at the point the Province commits to the funding for other Transit City lines, the costs incurred associated with the environmental assessment work will be considered an eligible expense for funding purposes.

 

In response to the second part of the defeated motion, TTC staff offer the following:  (1) current year-end projects of capital expenditures on the 2009 Capital Budget suggest it will be underspent by about $60 million after accounting for a carry forward of 2008 expenditure shippages and (2) the TTC will report out as part of its 2010-2014 Capital Budget submission on how it will attempt to accommodate the $8.7 million for completing EA work on phase 2 Transit City projects, should the province not fund those expenditures.


EX34.12 

ACTION

Amended 

 

Ward: All 

Enhancing Competitiveness and Ensuring Infrastructure in the Film and Television Cluster
Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends to City Council that:

 

1.         City Council acknowledge and direct the Film Commissioner to write a letter of thanks to the Government of Ontario for its swift and decisive action in response to the recent "all spend" announcement by the Province of Quebec and indicate that Council recognizes that the introduction of the enhanced credit, which includes the rental of studio space, will help to secure the screen-based industries in Toronto and Ontario.

 

2.         The Province of Ontario be requested to work with the Toronto Film Board and Film Ontario to devise a mechanism to provide financial support for the development of sound stages to augment the existing stage infrastructure.

 

3.         The Federal and Provincial governments be requested to transfer agreed funding to filmmakers immediately upon final cut completion of the subject film, similar to the system in operation in the U.S. cities, Chicago and Detroit, so bank interest is not paid needlessly by a film's financial backer.

Origin
(May 28, 2009) Report from the Toronto Film Board
Summary

The Film Board had before it at its last meeting a letter addressed to Mayor Miller from the Directors Guild dated February 12, 2009.  On behalf of the local industry it asked for the full support of the Board in an approach to the Premier and cabinet to address the issue of competitiveness of Toronto in the face of a Regional Bonus. Three options were presented: the idea of creating a 5% Studio Bonus; a change in the boundaries which delineate the applicable area eligible for a bonus; and a change in the threshold amount of work required to be done in the region to qualify for a bonus. The Mayor led a discussion at the Board and while the Mayor was asked to not delay in finding an opportunity to raise the regional bonus with the Premier, it was also noted that the request of the Province needed to be more developed including information on the requisite cost of any proposal.  Further discussions and work has been undertaken by a Working Group on Regional Incentives and is reported below. 

 

In summary, the working group recommends that the City of Toronto and screen-based industries in the GTA focus the initial request and ask the Province to implement a 5% Studio Bonus for qualified film production facilities.  A similar incentive has proven very successful in New York, and resulted in a significant increase in screen-based production at local studios.  They believe this additional incentive would make Toronto as competitive as the rest of Ontario has become by way of the regional bonus and more so to the foreign producer.  Resulting in more jobs created and more investment in the GTA and thus meeting the business development and job creation objectives of the Provincial Government.  

 

The investigation leading to this proposal recognized the need to drive additional business to the existing studios and thus enhance the work of the whole region. It also rekindled the awareness of the growing decline in the number of sound stages both those that are retrofitted and the raw warehouse spaces that have served as intermittent studios.  The net amount of stage space lost in the past 5 years, approaches 400,000 square feet.  A crisis is in the making if such infrastructure is not replaced in the very near future.

 

Recent experience in Ontario, across the country and around the world has shown that the construction of new studio space or the retrofit of industrial space requires public sector assistance.  Examples include studios in Vancouver, New York City, New Mexico and the recently announced Michigan plan.  A second proposal, recognizing the essential role of government, emerged from the working group which recommends that the City and industry work with the Province to develop a mechanism that would create the environment for public private partnerships to build new or retrofit existing industrial space in the GTA for studio use.

           

 

Background Information
Enhancing Competitiveness and Ensuring Infrastructure in the Film and Television Cluster
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-23006.pdf)


EX34.13 

ACTION

Amended 

 

 

Statistics and Baseline Data - Aboriginal Persons Demographic
Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends  to City Council that:

 

1.         The City of Toronto acknowledges the premise that the statistics generated by the 2006 Census under estimates the true Aboriginal population in Toronto.

 

2.         City Council endorse and support the work of the Toronto Aboriginal Population Project in attaining a more accurate statistical representation of the Aboriginal population in Toronto.

 

Origin
(May 25, 2009) Report from the Aboriginal Affairs Committee
Summary

The Aboriginal Affairs Committee on May 20, 2009 further considered the presentation from Alan Meisner, Planning Analyst, Social Development, Finance and Administration on the Aboriginal Persons Demographic Snapshot for 2006, and the Census Highlights which was heard at its meeting held on February 12, 2009.

Background Information
Statistic and Baseline Data - Aboriginal Persons Demographic
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-23007.pdf)

Statistic and Baseline Data - Aboriginal Persons Demographic - Census Highlights
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-23008.pdf)

Statistic and Baseline Data - Aboriginal Persons Demographic - Presentation
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-23009.pdf)


EX34.14 

ACTION

Without Recs 

 

Ward: 2, 3, 4, 7, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 23, 26, 27, 28, 30, 32, 34, 37, 38, 40, 43 

New Affordable Housing Program Opportunities
Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee submits to City Council without recommendation, the report (August 26, 2009) from the Affordable Housing Committee and the report (August 12, 2009) from Deputy City Manager Sue Corke and Director, Purchasing and Materials Management respecting New Affordable Housing Program Opportunities.

Decision Advice and Other Information

The Executive Committee requested:

 

1.         Deputy City Manager Sue Corke and the Director of Purchasing and Materials Management to report directly to City Council, at its meeting to be held on September 30 and October 1, 2009, with the list of recommended projects in the report (August 12, 2009) titled “New Affordable Housing Program Opportunities”, upon completion of the Request for Proposals for Affordable Housing process.

 

2.         The Director, Affordable Housing Office to continue to work with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing to facilitate the ongoing delivery of the Affordable Housing Program Extension Home Ownership Component to support first time buyers access home ownership opportunities through partnerships with Habitat for Humanity Toronto, Toronto Community Housing’s Regent Park Revitalization, Home Ownership Alternatives, and Toronto Artscape.


 

Origin
(August 26, 2009) Report from the Affordable Housing Committee
Summary

The City’s Housing Opportunities Toronto: An Affordable Housing Action Plan 2010 -2020 calls for the creation of 1,000 new affordable rental homes annually.  The City has also committed to participating in national and provincial economic recovery initiatives, including facilitating the construction of new affordable housing as outlined in the Mayor’s memorandum to City Councillors on July 21, 2009.

 

This report supports the city’s affordable housing and economic recovery efforts in outlining potential new affordable housing opportunities arising from the Request to Pre-qualify (RTP) number 9155-09-7127.  In total 31 private and non-profit housing proponents, who have proposed to construct 6,095 rental units in 20 wards, are short listed to participate in a second stage Request for Proposals (RFP) process which is now underway.

 

The report recommends that upon the completion of the Request for Proposals, the Deputy City Manager and Director Purchasing and Materials Management report directly to City Council, at its meeting to be held on September 30, and October 1, 2009, with a list of proposals for affordable housing to be recommended to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing for funding.  Unlike other recent affordable housing programs, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing has not made specific funding allocations to Municipal Service Managers.

 

 

Background Information
Letter from the Affordable Housing Committee
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-23010.pdf)

Report from Sue Corke, Deputy City Manager and the Director, Purchasing and Materials Management
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-23272.pdf)

New Affordable Housing Program Opportunities - Appendix 2
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-23011.pdf)

New Affordable Housing Program Opportunities - Homeownership Component - Program Guidelines
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-23231.pdf)

New Affordable Housing Program Opportunities - Overview of Affordable Housing Stimulus Funding
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-23232.pdf)


EX34.15 

Information

Received 

 

 

Toronto Police Service: 2008 Annual Report and 2008 Annual Statistical Report
Decision Advice and Other Information

The Executive Committee received for information the report (July 15, 2009) from the Chair, Toronto Police Services Board entitled "Toronto Police Service: 2008 Annual Report and 2008 Annual Statistical Report."

Origin
(July 15, 2009) Report from the Chair, Toronto Police Services Board
Summary

The purpose of this report is to provide Toronto City Council, via the Executive Committee, with the Toronto Police Service’s 2008 Annual Report and the 2008 Annual Statistical Report. 

Background Information
Toronto Police Service: 2008 Annual Report and 2008 Annual Statistical Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-23015.pdf)

TPS - 2008 Annual Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-23016.pdf)

TPS - 2008 Statistical Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-23017.pdf)


EX34.16 

ACTION

Adopted 

 

 

Exhibition Place Traffic By-Law No. 45-84
Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends to City Council that:

 

1.         The amendment to By-law No. 45-84 of the former Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, respecting the regulation of traffic in Exhibition Place, to replace the current offence provision with an updated provision as substantially set out in Attachment 1 to this report be approved.

 

2.         Following approval by City of Toronto Council, the City Solicitor make application to the Ministry of the Attorney-General for the approval of set fines for offences under the amended By-law No. 45-84.

 

3.         The appropriate Board and City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

 

 

Origin
(August 7, 2009) Report from the Chief Executive Officer, Exhibition Place
Summary

This report is recommending revisions to Traffic By-law No. 45-84 as required in order to make an application to the Attorney-General for Ontario for approval of set fines for offences under the by-law.

Background Information
Exhibition Place Traffic By-Law No. 45-84
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-23018.pdf)


EX34.17 

ACTION

Referred 

 

 

Capital Loan and Grant from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities for the Allstream Centre at Exhibition Place
Decision Advice and Other Information

The Executive Committee:

 

1.         Noted that Recommendation 1 contained in the report (August 26, 2009) from the Chief Executive Officer, Exhibition Place, entitled "Capital Loan and Grant from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities for the Allstream Centre at Exhibition Place" is not needed given that City Council at its meeting held on June 18, and 19, 2002, in its adoption of Notice of Motion J17, from Councillor Layton, seconded by Councillor Berardinetti, entitled "Authority to Enter into Agreements with the Federationof Canadian Municipalities Respecting the Green Municipal Funds"., delegated authority to City officials to enter into loan and grant agreements with FCM in respect of the Green Municipal Fund loans.

 

2.         Referred Recommendation 2 contained in the aforementioned report to the Debenture Committee that was recently established by City Council at its meeting held on August 5 and 6, 2009, in its adoption, as amended, of Item EX33.13, entitled "Delegation of Council's Debenture By-law Enacting Authority", whereby Council delegated authority to the Debenture Committee to approve debenture issuances and enact the necessary borrowing by-laws.

Origin
(August 26, 2009) Report from the Chief Executive Officer, Exhibition Place
Summary

This report requests City Council to issue a debenture of $2.0M to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) to finance an additional loan provided by the FCM to the City for the benefit of the Board of Governors of Exhibition Place for capital works at the Allstream Centre – a Conference and Convention Centre at Exhibition Place.

Background Information
Capital Loan and Grant from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities for the Allstream Centre at Exhibition Place
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-23019.pdf)


EX34.18 

ACTION

Referred 

 

 

Taxi Industry Ad Hoc Fee Structure and Inequality for Persons with Mobility Disabilities
Decision Advice and Other Information

The Executive Committee referred the letter (June 4, 2009) from Councillor A.A. Heaps respecting Taxi Industry Ad hoc Fee Structure and Inequality for Persons with Mobility Disabilities to the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, for report to the Licensing and Standards Committee.

Origin
(June 4, 2009) Letter from Councillor A.A. Heaps, Chair, Disability Issues Committee
Summary

Communication (June 4, 2009) from the Chair, Disability Issues Committee, advising that the Commitee considered a submission (May 1, 2009) from Frank Nyitray and Donna Ryder, Ryerson University outlining the results of a project they undertook, to research and expose the inequality of the fee structures that exist within the taxi industry which has a negative impact on persons with mobility disabilities who require the use of a taxi.

Background Information
Taxi Industry Ad Hoc Fee Structure and Inequality for Persons with Mobility Disabilities
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-23020.pdf)

Taxi industry and ad hoc fee structures and inequality for persons with mobility disabilities - Attachment
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-23217.pdf)


EX34.19 

ACTION

Referred 

 

Ward: All 

City-Strike Post-Mortem: Request Province of Ontario to Mandate Daycare and Children’s Services as an Essential Service
Decision Advice and Other Information

The Executive Committee referred the Member Motion by Councillor Walker, seconded by Councillor Thompson, entitled "City-Strike Post-Mortem: Request Province of Ontario to Mandate Daycare and Children's Services as an Essential Service" to the City Manager for a report to the Employee and Labour Relations Committee; and further that the City Manager  be requested to submit a report to the Employee and Labour Relations Committee prior to the termination of the existing Collective Agreements.

Origin
(August 7, 2009) Member Motion from Councillor Walker, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Summary

Moving beyond the City of Toronto's six week employee labour disruption, City Council must learn from the mistakes and successes of the strike experience. Most importantly, City Council needs to find a way to prevent this kind of disruption to our city from occurring ever again. One way would be to request the Province of Ontario to deem "essential" the services most integral to the operation of the City, such as infant and toddler daycares and other children's programs. This would require a simple change in Ontario's labour-relations legislation.

 

The all too recent strike action has upset summer plans for everyone, especially families who rely on city-run daycares and day programs; even the water was off in the children's splashpads in the parks. Families have had to find a private solution to the failure of their basic public service; many are still waiting for refunds for the cancelled programs that were to start a week after the strike action started. Life only happens once and a labour disruption should not be able to negatively affect so many who have no say in the labour negotiations.

 

Residents had to deal with their garbage before the rats got it and some tenants had to deal with rats in garbage heaps behind their apartments. Businesses lost business and the construction industry was halted due to the lack of City-issued work-permits. Public health was compromised by the lack of personnel in terms of everyday response to everyday health problems, the impossible task of monitoring the toxicity of the temporary neighbourhood dumpsites, as well Toronto's long-term health is now jeopardized by a lack of preparedness for the coming "Swine Flu" H1N1 virus pandemic. Emergency Medical Services' ambulance service was even reduced by workers involved with this strike; when ambulance response times drop by 20% people die, and sadly, they did.

 

Never again can City Council allow this to happen to Toronto. There is too much at stake. We must speak up and ask the Province to make integral City-services essential under Ontario's labour legislation so failed contract settlement negotiations never impact Torontonians this way again.

 

(Submitted to City Council on August 5, 2009 as MM38.9)

 

 

Background Information
City-Strike Post-Mortem: Request Province of Ontario to Mandate Daycare and Children's Services as an Essential Service
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-23021.pdf)

Communications
(August 6, 2009) Letter from Judith Andrew, Vice-President, Legislative Affairs, Canadian Federation of Independent Business (EX.Main.EX34.19.1)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/comm/communicationfile-11714.pdf)

(August 24, 2009) E-mail from Brynn Ralston (EX.Main.EX34.19.2)
(August 22, 2009) E-mail from Loudon Young (EX.Main.EX34.19.3)
(August 21, 2009) E-mail from Helle Soomer (EX.Main.EX34.19.4)
(September 4, 2009) Letter from Ann Dembinski, President, Local 79, Canadian Union of Public Employees (EX.Main.EX34.19.5)
Declared Interests

The following member(s) declared an interest:

Councillor Howard Moscoe - in that his daughter is employed at a City of Toronto day care facility.


EX34.20 

ACTION

Referred 

 

Ward: All 

City-Strike Post-Mortem: Request Province of Ontario to Mandate Emergency Medical Services (EMS) as an Essential Service
Decision Advice and Other Information

The Executive Committee referred the Member Motion from Councillor Walker, seconded by Councillor Thompson entitled "City Strike Post-Mortem: Request Province of Ontario to Mandate Emergency Medical Services (EMS) as an Essential Service", to the Mayor's Office with a request that he consult with the EMS Chief and General Manager, the Regional Chairs and Mayors in the Greater Toronto Area and the Province of Ontario with respect to the status of EMS workers.

Origin
(August 7, 2009) Member Motion from Councillor Walker, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Summary

Moving beyond the City of Toronto’s six week employee labour disruption, City Council must learn from the mistakes and successes of the strike experience. Most importantly, City Council needs to find a way to prevent this kind of disruption to our city from occurring ever again. One way would be to request the Province of Ontario to deem "essential" the services most integral to the operation of the City, such as Emergency Medical Services (EMS). This would require a simple change in Ontario’s labour-relations legislation.

 

The all too recent strike action has upset summer plans for everyone, especially families who rely on city-run daycares and day programs; even the water was off in the children’s splashpads in the parks. Families have had to find a private solution to the failure of their basic public service; many are still waiting for refunds for the cancelled programs that were to start a week after the strike action started. Life only happens once and a labour disruption should not be able to negatively affect so many who have no say in the labour negotiations.

 

Residents had to deal with their garbage before the rats got it and some tenants had to deal with rats in garbage heaps behind their apartments. Businesses lost business and the construction industry was halted due to the lack of City-issued work-permits. Public health was compromised by the lack of personnel in terms of everyday response to everyday health problems, the impossible task of monitoring the toxicity of the temporary neighbourhood dumpsites, as well Toronto’s long-term health is now jeopardized by a lack of preparedness for the coming “Swine Flu” H1N1 virus pandemic. Emergency Medical Services’ ambulance service was even reduced by workers involved with this strike; when ambulance response times drop by 20% people die, and sadly, they did.

 

Never again can City Council allow this to happen to Toronto. There is too much at stake. We must speak up and ask the Province to make integral City-services essential under Ontario’s labour legislation so failed contract settlement negotiations never impact Torontonians this way again.

 

(Submitted to City Council on August 5, 2009 as MM38.11)

 

 

Background Information
City-Strike Post-Mortem: Request Province of Ontario to Mandate Emergency Medical Services (EMS) as an Essential Service
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-23022.pdf)

Communications
(August 6, 2009) Letter from Judith Andrew, Vice-President, Legislative Affairs, Canadian Federation of Independent Business (EX.Main.EX34.20.1)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/comm/communicationfile-11715.pdf)

(August 31, 2009) E-mail from Shirley (EX.Main.EX34.20.2)
(August 24, 2009) E-mail from Brynn Ralston (EX.Main.EX34.20.3)
(August 22, 2009) E-mail from Loudon Young (EX.Main.EX34.20.4)
(August 21, 2009) E-mail from Helle Soomer (EX.Main.EX34.20.5)
(September 4, 2009) Letter from Ann Dembinski, President, Local 79, Canadian Union of Public Employees (EX.Main.EX34.20.6)

EX34.21 

ACTION

Referred 

 

Ward: All 

City-Strike Post-Mortem: Request Province of Ontario to Mandate Garbage Collection as an Essential Service
Decision Advice and Other Information

The Executive Committee referred the Member Motion by Councillor Walker, seconded by Councillor Thompson, entitled "City-Strike Post-Mortem: Request Province of Ontario to Mandate Garbage Collection as an Essential Service" to the City Manager for a report to the Employee and Labour Relations Committee; and further that the City Manager  be requested to submit a report to the Employee and Labour Relations Committee prior to the termination of the existing Collective Agreements.

Origin
(August 7, 2009) Member Motion from Councillor Walker, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Summary

Moving beyond the City of Toronto’s six week employee labour disruption, City Council must learn from the mistakes and successes of the strike experience. Most importantly, City Council needs to find a way to prevent this kind of disruption to our city from occurring ever again. One way would be to request the Province of Ontario to deem “essential” the services most integral to the operation of the City, such as garbage collection for homes, businesses and public spaces. This would require a simple change in Ontario’s labour-relations legislation.

 

The all too recent strike action has upset summer plans for everyone, especially families who rely on city-run daycares and day programs; even the water was off in the children’s splashpads in the parks. Families have had to find a private solution to the failure of their basic public service; many are still waiting for refunds for the cancelled programs that were to start a week after the strike action started. Life only happens once and a labour disruption should not be able to negatively affect so many who have no say in the labour negotiations.

 

Residents had to deal with their garbage before the rats got it and some tenants had to deal with rats in garbage heaps behind their apartments. Businesses lost business and the construction industry was halted due to the lack of City-issued work-permits. Public health was compromised by the lack of personnel in terms of everyday response to everyday health problems, the impossible task of monitoring the toxicity of the temporary neighbourhood dumpsites, as well Toronto’s long-term health is now jeopardized by a lack of preparedness for the coming “Swine Flu” H1N1 virus pandemic. Emergency ambulance service was even reduced by workers involved with this strike; when ambulance response times drop by 20% people die, and sadly, they did.

 

Never again can City Council allow this to happen to Toronto. There is too much at stake. We must speak up and ask the Province to make integral City-services essential under Ontario's labour legislation so failed contract settlement negotiations never impact Torontonians this way again.

 

(Submitted to City Council on August 5, 2009 as MM38.10)

 

Background Information
City-Strike Post Mortem: Request Province of Ontario to Mandate Garbage Collection as an Essential Service
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-23023.pdf)

Communications
(August 6, 2009) Letter from Judith Andrew, Vice-President, Legislative Affairs, Canadian Federation of Independent Business (EX.Main.EX34.21.1)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/comm/communicationfile-11716.pdf)

(August 24, 2009) E-mail from Brynn Ralston (EX.Main.EX34.21.2)
(August 22, 2009) E-mail from Loudon Young (EX.Main.EX34.21.3)
(August 21, 2009) E-mail from Helle Soomer (EX.Main.EX34.21.4)
(August 21, 2009) E-mail from John Fletcher (EX.Main.EX34.21.5)
(September 4, 2009) Letter from Ann Dembinski, President, Local 79, Canadian Union of Public Employees (EX.Main.EX34.21.6)
(September 8, 2009) Petition from Judith Andrew, V.P. Legislative, CFIB (EX.Main)

EX34.22 

ACTION

Referred 

 

Ward: 1 

Water Connection Funding for the Thackeray Park Cricket Pitch (Ward 1, Etobicoke North)
Decision Advice and Other Information

The Executive Committee referred the Member Motion from Councillor Hall, seconded by Councillor De Baeremaeker entitled "Water Connection Funding for the Thackeray Park Cricket Pitch (Ward 1, Etobicoke North)", to Deputy City Manager Richard Butts with a request that he submit a report thereon to the Executive Committee.

Origin
(August 7, 2009) Member Motion from Councillor Hall, seconded by Councillor De Baeremaeker
Summary

Thackeray Park is located at the north-east corner of Steeles Avenue West and Kipling Avenue. This under-utilized public space was donated to the City of Toronto by the Toronto Region and Conservation Area to facilitate the construction of a modern cricket ground.  The project will ultimately include a regulation field, seating areas, lighting, parking and washroom facilities.

 

Community stakeholders and city partners realized that the park would be a fantastic location to host the growing sport of cricket.  The Greater Toronto Area is home to cricket fans from all over the world, especially the United Kingdom, South Asia and the Caribbean.  The cricket ground was recently covered in various media outlets from the Asian Television Network to Metro News. 

 

The $500,000 toward Phase 1 of the cost-shared project between the City of Toronto and community partners has quickly gained momentum.  Last month, the Toronto Police Services Board voted to provide $50,000 in recognition of the positive benefits that this cricket field will have on the health of the community.  The cricket ground will provide a unique recreational opportunity for at-risk youth as well organized cricket teams.

 

The proposed site requires connection to the City of Toronto's water and wastewater system.  Funding from the Water Reserve Account would enable the water hookup to take place.

 

(Submitted to City Council on August 5, 2009 as MM38.19)

 

Background Information
Water Connection Funding for the Thackeray Park Cricket Pitch (Ward 1, Etobicoke North)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-23024.pdf)

Water Connection Funding for the Thackeray Park Cricket Pitch (Ward 1, Etobicoke North) - Fiscal Impact Statement
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-23025.pdf)


EX34.23 

ACTION

Withdrawn 

 

Ward: 9 

Sewer Connection funding for the Toronto Urban Farm, Black Creek Pioneer Village
Decision Advice and Other Information

The Executive Committee withdrew from the Agenda the Member Motion from Councillor Augimeri, seconded by Councillor De Baeremaeker, entitled "Sewer Connection Funding for the Toronto Urban Farm, Black Creek Pioneer Village".

Origin
(August 7, 2009) Member Motion from Councillor Augimeri, seconded by Councillor De Baeremaeker
Summary

The Toronto Urban Farm, located at BlackCreekPioneerVillage, is a City of Torontoand Toronto and Region Conservation Authority project that provides meaningful employment to youth from priority neighbourhoods, enhances leadership, employability and gardening skills and promotes healthy lifestyles and community engagement.

 

Toronto youth working on the farm harvest crops for niche markets and sell these crops to specialized caterers and restaurants with a portion donated to various community agencies that offer food security programs (i.e. Green Gardeners Group, Seeds of Diversity, Mustard Seed, and The Stop Community Food Centre).  An educational component is offered through tours and presentations for schools, churches, organizations and two children's work camps are hosted during the season.

 

The current septic tank system located within Braeburn House used by students and staff is nearing the end of its lifespan and needs to be upgraded and connected to the City’s sanitary sewer system.

 

(Submitted to City Council on August 5, 2009 as MM38.18)

 

 

Background Information
Sewer Connection funding for the Toront Urban Farm, Black Creek Pioneer Village
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-23026.pdf)

Sewer Connection funding for the Toronto Urban Farm, Black Creek Pioneer Village - Fiscal Impact Statement
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-23027.pdf)


EX34.24 

ACTION

Referred 

 

Ward: All 

Rebates to Citizens as a Result of the Strike by Locals 416 and 79
Decision Advice and Other Information

The Executive Committee referred the Member Motion by Councillor Palacio, seconded by Councillor Nunziata entitled "Rebates to Citizens as a Result of the Strike by Locals 416 and 79" to the City Manager for consideration and appropriate action.

 

Origin
(August 7, 2009) Member Motion from Councillor Palacio, seconded by Councillor Nunziata
Summary

Following the conclusion of the labour disruption organized by Local 416 and 79, Council should explore the feasibility of several measures that could help to correct some of the problems created by the strike and rebuild the trust and confidence of the public.

 

The citizens and non-profit organizations of Toronto suffered through the strike, therefore they should be compensated where it is possible and reasonable for the City to do so.

 

(Submitted to City Council on August 5, 2009 as MM38.7)

 

Background Information
Rebates to Citizens as a Result of the Strike by Locals 416 and 79
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-23028.pdf)


EX34.25 

ACTION

Amended 

 

Ward: All 

Development Charges - Response to Council Request For Information
Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that City Council request the Province of Ontario to extend the same treatment to Transit City projects under the Development Charges Act, 1997, as is presently being applied to the Spadina Subway Extension Project.

Origin
(May 12, 2009) Report from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer
Summary

The purpose of this report is to respond to a Council request of staff to examine the possibility of seeking certain amendments to the Development Charges Act, 1997, to remove current exclusions and restrictions on recovering the costs of municipal infrastructure geared to growth.

 

The City of Toronto, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (the “AMO”), and the Municipal Finance Officers’ Association (the “MFOA”) have in the past requested the Province to amend the Development Charges Act, 1997, to address a number of concerns. However, there has been no sign that the Province is prepared to consider at this time any amendments to the Development Charges Act, 1997.  The need for various amendments was discussed again during the broader Provincial-Municipal Fiscal and Service Delivery Review process that was completed last year, and it was suggested that a review of the legislation ought to be considered as an option to address the infrastructure gap.

 

Background Information
Development Charges - Response to Council Request for Information
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-22965.pdf)


Meeting Sessions
Session Date Session Type Start Time End Time Public or Closed Session
2009-09-08 Morning 9:40 AM 12:45 PM Public
2009-09-08 Afternoon 1:40 PM 3:20 PM Public
Attendance
Date and Time Quorum Members
2009-09-08
9:40 AM - 12:45 PM
(Public Session)
Present Present: Carroll, Davis, De Baeremaeker, Fletcher, Kelly, Lindsay Luby, Mammoliti, McConnell, Mihevc, Miller, Moscoe, Pantalone, Rae
Also present (non-members):Augimeri, Holyday, Jenkins, Nunziata, Palacio, Parker, Thompson, Walker
2009-09-08
1:40 PM - 3:20 PM
(Public Session)
Present Present: Carroll, Davis, De Baeremaeker, Fletcher, Kelly, Lindsay Luby, Mammoliti, McConnell, Mihevc, Miller, Moscoe, Pantalone, Rae
Also present (non-members):Jenkins, Minnan-Wong, Palacio, Walker