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Community Development and Recreation Committee


Meeting No. 33   Contact Candy Davidovits, Committee Administrator
Meeting Date Wednesday, May 26, 2010
  Phone 416-392-8032
Start Time 9:30 AM
  E-mail cdrc@toronto.ca
Location Committee Room 1, City Hall
  Chair   Councillor Janet Davis  

CD33.1

ACTION

Amended 

 

Ward: 30 

Status Report on the Port Lands Sports Centre Project

Committee Decision

The Community Development and Recreation Committee recommends to the Executive Committee that:

 

1.         City Council direct that any funds beyond $34 million allocated to this project be matched in equal amounts in the same Capital Budgets to other currently identified ice arena projects.

Decision Advice and Other Information

The Community Development and Recreation Committee:

 

1.         Referred the following guiding principles for the Port Lands Sports Centre Project to Deputy City Manager Richard Butts for consideration in the consultation process and subsequent report to the Executive Committee in August 2010:

 

-           Deliver a smart, contemporary, urban building design that respects the Lower Don plan and delivers state of the art sporting facilities to set an important tone for all future development within and around the precinct.

 

-           Establish an open and rigorous consultation process that is capable of harnessing the talent, wisdom, creativity and passion of the existing waterfront neighbourhoods and interested stakeholders in Toronto’s sports community to ensure longer term engagement and ultimately the success of the operation.

 

-           Demonstrate how the highest level of environmental standards can be met in the context of a large scale public development on the waterfront.

 

-           Develop a sustainable operating and governance model that ensures public accountability and an equitable return on investment while delivering affordable access to a wide range of users from across the City.

 

2.         Requested Deputy City Manager Richard Butts to establish an open community and stakeholder consultation process involving Waterfront Secretariat, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, Urban Design and the local Councillor in July 2010.

Origin
(April 8, 2010) Report from Deputy City Manager Richard Butts
Summary

At its March 31/April 1, 2010 meeting, Council requested a status report on the Port Lands Sports Centre project be submitted to the April 23, 2010 Community Development and Recreation Committee.  The project consists of the development of a multiple ice pad facility to be built in the Port Lands, in the area south of Commissioners Street and west of the Don Roadway on the lands known municipally as 85 and 95 Commissioners Street.

 

This report provides a summary of the project-related activities to date.  A further report will be provided to Council in July with recommendations concerning the number of pads, total project cost, preferred financing, operations framework, construction management and timeline, and will seek required authorities. 

Background Information
CD33.1 - Status Report on the Port Lands Sports Centre Project - Staff Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-29763.pdf)

Communications
(April 23, 2010) Letter from Ann Dembinski, President, CUPE Local 79 (CD.New.CD33.1.1)
(April 23, 2010) Letter from Councillor Paula Fletcher, Ward 30 - Toronto-Danforth (CD.New.CD33.1.2)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/cd/comm/communicationfile-15165.pdf)

(May 24, 2010) Submission from Julie Beddoes, Vice President, External, Gooderham and Worts Neighbourhood Association (CD.New.CD33.1.3)
(May 24, 2010) Submission from Dennis Findlay, Chair, WaterfrontAction (CD.New.CD33.1.4)
(May 25, 2010) Letter from John Wilson, Chair, Task Force to Bring Back the Don (CD.New.CD33.1.5)
(May 23, 2010) Submission from Braz Menezes, Co-Chair, York Quay Neighbourhood Association (CD.New.CD33.1.6)
(May 23, 2010) Letter from Sylvia Pellman, Member of the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Association Development Committee (CD.New.CD33.1.7)
(May 25, 2010) Letter from Ann Dembinski, President, Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 79 (CD.New.CD33.1.8)
(May 26, 2010) Letter from Councillor Paula Fletcher, Ward 30 - Toronto-Danforth (CD.New.CD33.1.9)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/cd/comm/communicationfile-15500.pdf)

Speakers

Ulla Colgrass, Co-Chair, York Quay Neighbourhood Association Planning Committee
Braz Menezes, Co-Chair, York Quay Neighbourhood Association (Submission Filed)
Karen Pitre, Chair, Toronto Sports Council
Ron Baker, President, Toronto Leaside Girls Hockey Association
John Wilson, Chair, Task Force to Bring Back the Don (Submission Filed)
Roanne Argyle, Parent/Board Member, Toronto Leaside Girls Hockey Association
Tim Maguire, First Vice-President, CUPE Local 79 (Submission Filed)
Councillor Paula Fletcher, Ward 30 - Toronto-Danforth (Submission Filed)

Motions
1a. - Motion to Refer Item moved by Councillor Janet Davis (Carried)

That the Community Development and Recreation Committee refer the following guiding principles for the Port Lands Sports Centre Project to Deputy City Manager Richard Butts for consideration in the consultation process and subsequent report to the Executive Committee in August 2010:

 

-           Deliver a smart, contemporary, urban building design that respects the Lower Don plan and delivers state of the art sporting facilities to set an important tone for all future development within and around the precinct.

 

-           Establish an open and rigorous consultation process that is capable of harnessing the talent, wisdom, creativity and passion of the existing waterfront neighbourhoods and interested stakeholders in Toronto’s sports community to ensure longer term engagement and ultimately the success of the operation.

 

-           Demonstrate how the highest level of environmental standards can be met in the context of a large scale public development on the waterfront.

 

-           Develop a sustainable operating model that ensures an equitable return on investment while delivering affordable access to a wide range of users from across the city; and


1b. - Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Janet Davis (Carried)

That the Community Development and Recreation Committee request Deputy City Manager Richard Butts to establish an open community and stakeholder consultation process involving Waterfront Secretariat, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, Urban Design and the local Councillor in July 2010.


2 - Motion to Amend Motion moved by Councillor Joe Mihevc (Carried)

 That Motion 1a by Councillor Davis be amended so that the 4th guiding principle reads as follows:

 

“-         Develop a sustainable operating and governance model that ensures public accountability and an equitable return on investment while delivering affordable access to a wide range of users from across the City.”


3 - Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Cliff Jenkins (Carried)

That the Community Development and Recreation Committee recommend to the Executive Committee that:

 

“City Council direct that any funds beyond $34 million allocated to this project be matched in equal amounts in the same Capital Budgets to other currently identified ice arena projects.”


Ruling by Councillor Janet Davis (Upheld)
item must be referred to Executive Committee not City Council
Challenged by Councillor Cliff Jenkins

4 - Motion to Amend Motion moved by Councillor John Parker (Lost)

That the 4th guiding principle in Motion 1a by Councillor Davis be amended by deleting “ensure an equitable return on investment” and substituting “is self financing over a 30 year period”.


5 - Motion to Adopt Item as Amended (Carried)

Vote (Adopt Item as Amended)

May-26-2010

Result: Carried Majority Required
Yes: 5 Augimeri, Davis (Chair), Jenkins, Mihevc, Parker 
No: 1 Ainslie 
Absent: 0  

CD33.2

ACTION

Received 

 

Ward: All 

Update on Child Safety Car Restraints Program

Committee Decision

The Community Development and Recreation Committee received Item CD33.2 for information.

Origin
(April 7, 2010) Report from Fire Chief and General Manager
Summary

The Toronto Fire Services participates in the Toronto Child Safety Seat Coalition with the Toronto Police Service, Toronto Public Health and the Ministry of Transportation to install child safety car seats.  The car safety seat clinics are held four times per year to assist with an efficient means to coordinate the installation of car seats.

 

Toronto Fire Services, as part of the Toronto Child Safety Seat Coalition, has participated in the installation of 584 car seats in 2009 compared to 330 in 2008.

Background Information
CD33.2 - Update on Child Safety Car Restraints Program - Staff Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-29764.pdf)

Motions
Motion to Receive Item moved by Councillor John Parker (Carried)
That the item be received for information.

CD33.3

ACTION

Amended 

 

Ward: All 

Updates on the Development of the Middle Childhood Strategy and on After-School Recreation Care Programs

Committee Recommendations

The Community Development and Recreation Committee recommends that:

1.         City Council direct that the General Managers of Children's Services and Parks, Forestry and Recreation report back to the Community Development and Recreation Committee in 2011 on the Middle Childhood Strategy and Implementation Plan.

 

2.         City Council direct that the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation develop a business case for consideration during the 2011 operating budget process that would ensure the continuation of the current After-School Recreation Care programs and include expansion into new communities, outside of the Priority Neighbourhoods including cost recovery and other financial models.

 

3.         City Council forward this report to the Minister of Health Promotion with a request for confirmation of funding by June 2010 and request that staff report to the City Council in July 2010 on impacts and options if the requested funding is not confirmed.

Origin
(May 12, 2010) Report from General Manager, Children’s Services, and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation
Summary

This report provides an update on the status of the middle childhood strategy which is intended to guide the development of a high-quality system of out-of-school-time programs for children aged 6–12. The report proposes that the strategy development be led by a work group of City, school board staff and community stakeholders reporting to the General Managers of Children’s Services and Parks, Forestry and Recreation. The report also provides an update on the ARC/After-School Recreation Care program and provides a recommendation for consideration for continued funding and program expansion outside of the Priority Neighbourhoods.

Background Information
CD33.3 - Updates on the Development of the Middle Childhood Strategy and on After-School Recreation Care Programs - Staff Report and Attachments 1 and 2
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-30425.pdf)

Speakers

Jane Mercer, Executive Coordinator, Toronto Coalition for Better Childcare

Motions
1 - Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Janet Davis (Carried)

That Recommendation 2 of the report (May 12, 2010) from the General Manager, Children's Services, and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, be amended to include “and other financial models” so that it reads:

 

2.         City Council direct that the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation develop a business case for consideration during the 2011 operating budget process that would ensure the continuation of the current After-School Recreation Care programs and include expansion into new communities, outside of the Priority Neighbourhoods including cost recovery and other financial models.


2 - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Janet Davis (Carried)

That City Council forward this report to the Minister of Health Promotion with a request for confirmation of funding by June 2010 and request that staff report to the City Council in July 2010 on impacts and options if the requested funding is not confirmed.


3 - Motion to Adopt Item as Amended moved by Councillor Joe Mihevc (Carried)

CD33.4

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: All 

Response to Consultations on the Energy Consumer Protection Act, 2009 (Bill 235)

Committee Recommendations

The Community Development and Recreation Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council approve the staff submission made in response to the Province of Ontario's Consultation Paper on the Proposed Bill 235 Regulations as outlined in Appendix D of the report (April 28, 2010) from the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration.

 

2.         City Council authorize the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, to take any necessary action to further respond to Bill 235 and any related regulations.

Origin
(May 5, 2010) Letter from Tenant Defence Sub-Committee
Summary

The Tenant Defence Sub-Committee, on May 5, 2010, considered a report (April 28, 2010) from the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, regarding Bill 235 and its corresponding regulations, and to describe the actions taken to date to provide input into Bill 235 and the regulations, and recommending that Council approve the staff submission made to the Province on April 16, 2010 in response to their Consultation Paper on the proposed Regulations for Bill 235.

 

 

Background Information
CD33.4 - Response to Consultations on the Energy Consumer Protection Act, 2009 (Bill 235) - Letter from Tenant Defence Sub-Committee
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-30424.pdf)

CD33.4 - Response to Consultations on the Energy Consumer Protection Act, 2009 (Bill 235) - Staff Report and Appendices A and B
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-30205.pdf)

CD33.4 - Response to Consultations on the Energy Consumer Protection Act, 2009 (Bill 235) - Appendix C
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-30206.pdf)

CD33.4 - Response to Consultations on the Energy Consumer Protection Act, 2009 (Bill 235) - Appendix D
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-30207.pdf)

Motions
Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Joe Mihevc (Carried)

CD33.5

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 21 

Request for Tenant Support Grant from the Tenant Defence Fund for 310-320 Tweedsmuir Avenue

Committee Recommendations

The Community Development and Recreation Committee recommends that:

 

1.        City Council approve a grant of up to $2,509 to the Tenants’ Association of 310-320 Tweedsmuir Avenue from the Tenant Support Grant Program to help the tenants pay the final legal costs in excess of the originally approved $15,000 grant, for legal work completed on the tenant assistance plan and leases for new replacement rental housing as required by the Ontario Municipal Board decision.

 

2.        City Council authorize the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, to take the necessary actions to implement Council’s approval.

Origin
(May 10, 2010) Report from General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration
Summary

This report responds to the request of the Tenant Defence Sub-Committee for a report on an additional grant for the Tenants’ Association of 310 to 320 Tweedsmuir Avenue to cover legal costs in excess of the original $15,000 grant from the Tenant Support Grant Program (Grant Program) they received in 2000.  The original grant was to assist them in defending the tenants before the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) in relation to the landlord’s redevelopment application.

 

The Tweedsmuir case was one of the first cases of a landlord requesting planning approvals that would result in demolition of affordable housing after repeal of the Rental Housing Protection Act and after approval of the City’s Official Plan Amendment No. 2 (OPA2) by Council.  The OMB decision issued in February 2000 laid the foundation for supporting the City’s position on future similar planning applications, which requires replacement of the rental housing to be demolished and financial and relocation assistance for the affected tenants as a condition of approving the owner’s application.   

 

Significant changes have happened at 310-320 Tweedsmuir Avenue over the past 10 years which necessitated a great deal of complex work to negotiate the details of tenant assistance and leases for the replacement rental housing as required in the OMB decision.  As a result, legal costs to the tenants have now exceeded the original $15,000 grant. The Tweedsmuir Tenants’ Association has requested an additional grant of up to $2,509.00 to help them pay the final legal costs.  Staff recommend approval of the grant request as the OMB decision in this case has set a direction that supports the City’s position on future redevelopment applications and the tenants have exhausted all their resources.

Background Information
CD33.5 - Request for Tenant Support Grant from the Tenant Defence Fund for 310-320 Tweedsmuir Avenue (Ward 21) - Staff Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-30423.pdf)

Motions
Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Joe Mihevc (Carried)

5a Tenant Defence Fund Grant Request – Tenants of 310 to 320 Tweedsmuir Avenue (Ward 21)
Origin
(May 5, 2010) Letter from Tenant Defence Sub-Committee
Summary

The Tenant Defence Sub-Committee on May 5, 2010, requested the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, to report to the next meeting of the Community Development and Recreation Committee, on an additional grant for the tenant association of 310 to 320 Tweedsmuir Avenue to cover legal costs in excess of the original $15,000 grant they received in 2000 to assist them in defending themselves before the Ontario Municipal Board.

Background Information
CD33.5a - Tenant Defence Fund Grant Request - Tenants of 310 to 320 Tweedsmuir Avenue (Ward 21) - Letter from Tenant Defence Sub-Committee
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-30390.pdf)

CD33.5a - Tenant Defence Fund Grant Request - Tenants of 310 to 320 Tweedsmuir Avenue (Ward 21) - Attachment
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-30391.pdf)


CD33.6

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: All 

Amendment of Local Occupancy Standards for Rent-Geared-to-Income Housing

Committee Recommendations

The Community Development and Recreation Committee recommends that:

 

1.        City Council amend paragraphs 1(e) and (f) of the City's Local Occupancy Standards to read as follows:

 

“e)       A single parent is eligible for a unit in which the parent shares a bedroom with a child, if the applicant requests it.

 

f)         Bachelor units are normally given to single persons. However, a two person family is eligible for a bachelor unit, if the applicant requests it."

 

2.         City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City officials to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

Origin
(May 10, 2010) Report from General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration
Summary

The purpose of this report is to recommend amendments to the City's Local Occupancy Standards under the Social Housing Reform Act, 2000 in order to ensure compliance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. If adopted by City Council, the amendments will enable applicants for rent-geared-to-income housing to be eligible for accommodation in which a parent and their child of either gender share a room or in which a two-person family shares a bachelor unit, upon request by the applicants.

Background Information
CD33.6 - Amendment of Local Occupancy Standards for Rent-Geared-to-Income Housing - Staff Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-30377.pdf)

Motions
Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Joe Mihevc (Carried)

CD33.7

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: All 

Request for Authorization to Execute Service Accountability Agreements

Committee Recommendations

The Community Development and Recreation Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council authorize the General Manager, Long-Term Care Homes and Services, to execute the required standard Service Accountability Agreements on behalf of the City of Toronto for the operation of the City’s long-term care homes and community programs with the five Local Health Integration Networks.

 

2.          City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City of Toronto Officials to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

Origin
(May 7, 2010) Report from General Manager, Long-Term Care Homes and Services
Summary

In the past, annual service agreements for provincially funded health services were signed between the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC) and the applicable health service provider.  With the evolution of the Local Health Integration Networks (LHINs), the MOHLTC has transferred the authority for service agreements to the LHINs.  Each health service provider in Ontario will now be required by law to enter into formal service accountability agreements with the applicable LHIN for the health service(s) provided.  A standardized service accountability agreement for use within the long-term care sector has been developed and is expected to be released shortly.  These new service accountability agreements must be executed on or before the date that the Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007, is proclaimed into force (July 1, 2010) as a condition of funding.  Delegation of financial signing authority to the General Manager, Long-Term Care Homes and Services to enter into the mandatory service accountability agreements is being recommended.

Background Information
CD33.7 - Request for Authorization to Execute Service Accountability Agreements - Staff Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-30126.pdf)

Motions
Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Maria Augimeri (Carried)

CD33.8

ACTION

Referred 

 

Ward: 34 

Loss of Ice Time for Victoria Village Hockey League at Angela James Arena

Committee Decision

The Community Development and Recreation Committee referred Item CD33.8 to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, for a report to the next meeting of the Community Development and Recreation Committee on the loss of ice time for the Victoria Village Hockey League at the Angela James Arena, together with accompanying recommendations.

Origin
(May 11, 2010) Letter from Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong, Ward 34 - Don Valley East
Summary

Letter (May 11, 2010) from Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong requesting that a report be prepared by city staff  regarding the loss of ice time for Victoria Village Hockey League at Angela James Arena.

Background Information
CD33.8 - Loss of Ice Time for Victoria Village Hockey League at Angela James Arena - Letter from Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-30563.pdf)

Motions
1 - Motion to Add New Business at Committee moved by Councillor Janet Davis (Carried)

2 - Motion to Refer Item moved by Councillor Cliff Jenkins (Carried)

That the Item be referred to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, for a report to the next meeting of the Community Development and Recreation Committee on the loss of ice time for the Victoria Village Hockey League at the Angela James Arena, together with accompanying recommendations.


Procedural Motions
Motion to Adopt Minutes moved by Councillor Cliff Jenkins (Carried)

Motion to Extend the Meeting moved by Councillor Joe Mihevc (Carried)

12:30 p.m. - That the Community Development and Recreation Committee remain in session past the 12:30 p.m. lunch recess to complete the agenda.

 

 

 

 

Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Councillor Janet Davis, Chair, Community Development and Recreation Committee
Meeting Sessions
Session Date Session Type Start Time End Time Public or Closed Session
2010-05-26 Morning 9:40 AM 1:02 PM Public
Attendance
Members were present for some or all of the time period indicated.
Date and Time Quorum Members
2010-05-26
9:40 AM - 1:02 PM
(Public Session)
Present Present: Ainslie, Augimeri, Davis (Chair), Jenkins, Mihevc, Parker
Also present (non-members): Fletcher, Minnan-Wong