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Executive Committee


Meeting No. 45   Contact Patsy Morris, Committee Administrator
Meeting Date Monday, June 14, 2010
  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.

EX45.1 

ACTION

Amended 

 

Ward: All 

Toronto Community Housing Corporation 2010 – 2012 Community Management Plan
Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council, in its role as Shareholder of the Toronto Community Housing Corporation, receive, for information, Toronto Community Housing Corporation’s 2010 – 2012 Community Management Plan.

 

2.         City Council request the City Manager to:

 

a.         Identify opportunities and resources to assist TCHC to support vulnerable tenants who reside in TCHC.

 

a.         Report to the Executive Committee on the $7million shortfall related to solid waste levies and its effect on TCHC operations in regard to the continued operations of RGI Units (Rent Geared-to-Income.)

 

3.         City Council request the Affordable Housing Office to work with TCHC to implement the Shareholder Direction that required TCHC to develop a divestment policy to ensure the creation of housing co-operatives.

 

4.         City Council request the City Clerk to forward a copy of the report (May 27, 2010) from the City Manager, and City Council’s decision to the Board of Directors of the Toronto Community Housing Corporation as the City’s response to the Plan.

Decision Advice and Other Information

The following persons gave a presentation to the Executive Committee respecting the Toronto Community Housing Corporation 2010-2012 Community Plan:

 

Ms. Keiko Nakamura, Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Community Housing Corporation
Mr. David Mitchell, Chair, Board of Directors, Toronto Community Housing Corporation

Origin
(May 27, 2010) Report from the City Manager
Summary

The City’s Shareholder Direction to Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC) requires TCHC to submit an annual Community Management Plan (CMP) to the City for comment. The CMP is a rolling three-year business plan including long-term business strategies but it is not a detailed activity plan.

Background Information
Toronto Community Housing Corporation 2010 - 2012 Community Management Plan
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-30850.pdf)

Attachment 2 - Transmittal Letter from Toronto Community Housing Corporation's Chief Executive Officer
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-30851.pdf)

Attachment 3 - 2010 - 2012 Toronto Community Housing Corporation Community Management Plan
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-30852.pdf)

Communications
(June 14, 2010) E-mail from Pat McKendry (EX.Main.EX45.1.1)
Speakers

Ms. Pat McKendry, Tenant, TCHC
Ms. Jennifer Gonsalves


EX45.2 

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: All 

Toronto Hydro Corporation - Annual General Meeting and Audited Annual Financial Statements
Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that:

 

1.        City Council consider the Council meeting to be the Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder for Toronto Hydro Corporation by:

 

a.         Adopting the recommendations of the Toronto Hydro Corporation report dated May 10, 2010, in Attachment 1 to the report  (May 26, 2010) from the City Manager, in order to appoint Ernst and Young LLP, Chartered Accountants, as the auditor for Toronto Hydro Corporation, authorize the Corporation’s Board of Directors to fix the auditor's remuneration, and, receive the report (May 7, 2010) from the Chair of the Board of Directors attached to the report  (May 26, 2010) from the City Manager.

 

b.         Receiving the information report of the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, dated May 31, 2010, “Toronto Hydro Corporation – Financial Statements” in  Attachment 2 to the report (May 26, 2010) from the City Manager, together  with the financial statements in Appendix A to that report.

 

2.         City Council forward a copy of Toronto Hydro Corporation’s 2009 Audited Consolidated Annual Financial Statements in Attachment 2 to the report (May26, 2010) from the City Manager, to the Audit Committee for information.

Origin
(May 26, 2010) Report from the City Manager
Summary

This report recommends the actions necessary to comply with the requirements of the Business Corporations Act (Ontario) ("OBCA") for holding an annual general meeting of the shareholder of Toronto Hydro Corporation including receipt of the audited financial statements and appointment of the auditor.

Background Information
Toronto Hydro Corporation - Annual General Meeting and Audited Annual Financial Statements
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-30858.pdf)

Appendix B - Report from Clare R. Copeland, Chairman of the Toronto Hydro Board of Directors dated May 7, 2010
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-30859.pdf)

Appendix A - 2009 Audited Consolidated Annual Financial Statements of Toronto Hydro Corporation, Unaudited First Quarter Financial Statements and Auditor's Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-30860.pdf)

Appendix A - 2009 Audited Consolidated Annual Financial Statements of Toronto Hydro Corporation, Unaudited First Quarter Financial Statements and Auditor's Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-30861.pdf)


EX45.3 

ACTION

Referred 

 

Ward: All 

Toronto’s 2008 Performance Measurement and Benchmarking Report
Committee Decision

The Executive Committee referred the report (May 31, 2010) from the City Manager to the Budget Committee, and requested the City Manager to give a presentation to the Budget Committee respecting Toronto’s 2008 Performance Measurement and Benchmarking Report.

Origin
(May 31, 2010) Report from the City Manager
Summary

This report and the accompanying Attachment A, entitled Toronto’s 2008 Performance Measurement and Benchmarking Report, provide service/activity level and performance measurement results in 27 service areas. It includes up to nine years of Toronto’s historical data to examine internal trends, and compares 2008 results externally to 14 other municipalities through the Ontario Municipal CAOs Benchmarking Initiative (OMBI).

 

 

In November 2009, the 15 OMBI member municipalities released a joint report entitled OMBI 2008 Performance Benchmarking Report (OMBI Joint Report), which is included as Attachment B. The OMBI Joint Report provides 2006 to 2008 summary data in 26 service areas. Municipal results for each performance measure are presented as information in alphabetical order. The report does not attempt to interpret or rank the results of municipalities in any way.

 

 

Toronto’s 2008 Performance Measurement and Benchmarking Report, expands on the OMBI Joint Report by focusing on Toronto’s results in terms of our internal year-over-year changes and longer term trends, and the ranking of Toronto’s results in an external comparison to the other OMBI municipalities. It also includes one additional service area, more performance measures and service level indicators, identification of key factors influencing Toronto’s results, and highlights Toronto initiatives that have, or will be implemented that are expected to further improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our operations. There are also four new service areas included in this year's report being Accounts Payable Services, General Revenue Services, Investment Management Services and Legal Services.

 

 

Toronto is unique among Ontario municipalities because of its size and its role as the centre of business, culture, entertainment, sporting and provincial and international governance activities in the Greater Toronto Area. The most accurate comparison for Toronto is to examine our own year-over-year performance and longer-term historical trends. Toronto’s 2008 Performance Measurement and Benchmarking Report includes up to nine years of historical data for 44 service/activity level indicators and 118 measures of efficiency, customer service and community impact.

 

 

Notwithstanding Toronto’s unique place in Ontario, there is also value in comparing Toronto’s 2008 results to those of other Ontario municipalities. Toronto’s results have been ranked by quartile, in relation to other municipalities for 52service/activity level indicators and 118 performance measures. Between Toronto’s 2007 and 2008 Benchmarking Reports, there has been very little change in Toronto’s quartile ranking for each of the indicators and measures in relation to other municipalities. Changes in Toronto’s quartile ranking for individual measures are more likely to occur over a five-year or longer period.

 

 

Factors that make Toronto unique, such as our high population density, more developed urban form and older infrastructure, can have a significant influence on why Toronto’s results are higher or lower in relation to other municipalities. To assist in understanding the impact these factors can have on Toronto’s ranking, the attached report has grouped measures from across service areas based on these key influencing factors.

 

 

It has also been recognized that Toronto should expand its benchmarking work beyond Ontario to a broader world context. Staff have been dealing first with the World Bank, and now with the Global City Indicators Facility (GCIF) to develop a standardized set of city indicators that measure and monitor city performance and quality of life globally. Toronto staff have made a significant contribution to this work to date, such as the sharing of our experiences in benchmarking work done through OMBI and FCM’s Quality of Life Initiative. Toronto has been recognized by staff of the World Bank and the GCIF as one of the world leaders in these areas.

 

Toronto’s 2008 Performance Measurement and Benchmarking Report also includes, in Appendix 1 to Attachment A, findings from a supplementary review of By-Law Enforcement Services. Toronto’s average time to close complaints/requests for investigations, is higher/longer than other municipalities and this review describes the steps that have, and are being taken to improve the efficiency, and timeliness of service.

 

 

Background Information
Toronto's 2008 Performance Measurement and Benchmarking Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-30862.pdf)

Attachment A: Toronto's 2008 Performance Measurement and Benchmarking Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-31020.pdf)

Attachment B: OMBI 2008 Performance Benchmarking Report (OMBI Joint Report)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-31019.pdf)


EX45.4 

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 32 

Balmy Beach Park Board of Management – Minor Changes and Delegation to Community Council
Public Notice Given
Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council delegate final decision-making authority to the Toronto and East York Community Council to make citizen appointments to the Balmy Beach Park Board of Management.

 

2.         City Councl amend the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 27, Council Procedures, to give effect to the delegation referred to in Recommendation 1 as set out in the proposed by-law attached as Appendix 1, to the report (May 21, 2010) from the City Manager, subject to any minor technical and substantive changes as deemed appropriate by the City Solicitor.

 

3.         City Council approve the following minor changes to the nomination process, board composition and term of office and include such changes in a new by-law:

 

             a.        remove the requirement for the Mayor to nominate the citizen members, and allow the Board of Management to submit the names of eligible nominee(s) directly to the Toronto and East York Community Council for appointment;

 

             b.        amend the board composition by deleting the Mayor and adding the Ward Councillor for Beaches-East York, Ward 32, and remove the requirement for the citizen members to be qualified to be elected as members of Council; and

 

             c.        change the term of office when appointments are made from a two-year term starting the first day of July in the year of the appointment to a term of up to four years and until successor(s) are appointed, with appointees serving at the pleasure of Council.

 

4.         City Council direct staff to include in the new by-law the current residency requirement and a provision that board members who continue to meet such residency requirement are eligible for reappointment.

 

5.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bills to give effect to the above and to add a Chapter to the Toronto Municipal Code to incorporate the proposed new by-law as set out in Appendix 2, to the report (May 21, 2010) from the City Manager, subject to any minor technical and substantive changes as deemed appropriate by the City Solicitor.

Decision Advice and Other Information

The Executive Committee held a public meeting on June 10, 2010, and notice was given in accordance with the City of Toronto Act, 2006.  No one addressed the Committee.

Origin
(May 21, 2010) Report from the City Manager
Summary

This report responds to a Council directive relating to the nomination and appointments process for the Balmy Beach Park Board of Management.

 

The nomination and appointments process, board composition and term of office have not changed substantially since the board was established in 1903 when the old Town of East Toronto existed.  This report recommends minor changes, including delegating authority to the Community Council to appoint the citizen board members and removing the requirement for the Mayor to nominate members.

Background Information
Balmy Beach Park Board of Management - Minor Changes and Delegation to Community Council
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-30863.pdf)


EX45.5 

ACTION

Adopted 

 

 

Statement of Commitment to Aboriginal communities in Toronto – Towards A Framework for Urban Aboriginal Relations in Toronto
Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council adopt Appendix A attached to the report (May 27, 2010) from the City Manager as the City of Toronto Statement of Commitment to Aboriginal communities in Toronto.

 

2.         City Council request the City Manager to report to Council on the development of an Action Plan in consultation with the Aboriginal Affairs Committee to give effect to the commitments contained in Appendix A to the report (May 27, 2010) from the City Manager.

 

3.         City Council direct that because of the increasing size of Aboriginal communities in urban areas across Canada, the City of Toronto continue to meet with Federal and Provincial officials to discuss the City’s formal role in the policy development process regarding urban Aboriginal issues and that the City’s participation be guided by the commitments outlined in Appendix A  to the report (May 27, 2010) from the City Manager.

 

4.         City Council express its appreciation to the members of the Aboriginal Affairs Committee for their partnership role in the development of this Statement of Commitment and to members of the Aboriginal community for their participation  in this process.

Origin
(May 27, 2010) Report from the City Manager
Summary

This report responds to City Council’s decision to develop an Urban Aboriginal Framework for Toronto in consultation with Aboriginal communities in Toronto.  This report recommends a Statement of Commitment towards the Aboriginal people of Toronto and the development of an Action Plan in support of the Statement of Commitment.  The Aboriginal Affairs Committee has been consulted on this Statement of Commitment and has endorsed it.

 

The City of Toronto currently works with local Aboriginal communities on a wide spectrum of Aboriginal affairs and has established an Aboriginal Affairs Committee to provide advice to City Council.  A Toronto Urban Aboriginal Framework, which will provide a guiding framework that brings together community aspirations and City responsibilities, is being developed in two phases.

 

This report provides the result of the first phase is the proposed Statement of Commitment which has been grounded in a consultative and a research process, to outline the principles which are important to achieving strong Aboriginal-Municipal relations.  It will guide the City in its on-going relationships with Aboriginal communities, discussions with other municipalities and orders of government and inform all aspects of departmental policy, planning and service delivery throughout the Toronto Public Service in addition to being the foundation for completing Phase Two, the development of an Action Plan.

Background Information
Statement of Commitment to Aboriginal communities in Toronto -Towards A Framework for Urban Aboriginal Relations in Toronto
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-30866.pdf)

Speakers

Ms. Frances Sanderson, Executive Director, Nishnawbe Homes
Mr. Kenn Richard, Executive Director, Native Child and Family Services


5a Proposed City of Toronto Statement of Commitment to Aboriginal Communities in Toronto: Building Strong Relationships, Achieving Equitable Outcomes
Origin
(May 27, 2010) Letter from the Chair of the Aboriginal Affairs Committee
Summary

The Aboriginal Affairs Committee on May 27, 2010 considered the proposed Statement of Commitment to Aboriginal Communities in Toronto.  The Committee established a Sub-Committee which worked with City staff to develop a consultation process through which feedback was given by members of Aboriginal communities in Toronto and other stakeholders. The Sub-committee recommended that the Aboriginal Affairs Committee endorse the proposed Statement.

 

Members of the Aboriginal Affairs Committee noted that this proposal is forward looking in addition to being groundbreaking and places the City of Toronto in a leadership position regarding municipal Aboriginal relationships.

 

Members of the Committee are looking forward to working closely with the City on the development of the proposed Action Plan which is intended to give effect to the commitments outlined in the statement.

Background Information
Proposed City of Toronto Statement of Commitment to Aboriginal Communities in Toronto: Building Strong Relationships, Achieving Equitable Outcomes
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-30867.pdf)


EX45.6 

ACTION

Amended 

 

Ward: All 

Recipients – 2010 Access Equity and Human Rights Awards
Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council extend congratulations to the following who have been selected as recipients of the 2010 City of Toronto Access Equity and Human Rights Awards:          

              Aboriginal Affairs Award:

                         Angela Connors and Kenn Richard.

 

 Access Award:

              Catherine Leitch, Asif Syed and the START Smart Program at

                          Centennial College.

 

              Pride Award:           

                         André Goh

 

              William P. Hubbard Award:

                         Alvin Curling and Roy McMurtry (joint award),

                                      Courtney Betty and Arnold Minors. 

 

Constance E. Hamilton Award

                                    Cindy Cowan

                                    Tam Goossen and

Tonika Morgan

Origin
(May 20, 2010) Report from the City Manager
Summary

This report advises Council of the result of the nomination process for the City of Toronto Access, Equity and Human Rights Awards. These Awards are the Aboriginal Affairs Award, the Access Award on Disability Issues, the Constance E. Hamilton Award on the Status of Women, the Pride Award for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Transsexual and Two Spirited Issues and the William P. Hubbard Race Relations Award. 

 

Recipients of the Constance E. Hamilton Award are selected by the Women Members of Council and will be reported separately to City Council.

Background Information
Recipients - 2010 Access Equity and Human Rights Awards
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-30869.pdf)


6a 2010 Recipients - Constance E. Hamilton Award
Origin
(June 9, 2010) Report from the Constance E. Hamilton Award Selection Committee
Summary

The Constance E. Hamilton Award was established in 1979 and is named after the first woman elected in 1920 to a municipal council in Toronto.  The award recognizes person(s) who have made a significant contribution to improving the social, economic, cultural and political status of women in Toronto. 

 

The Selection Committee has reviewed the nominations submitted by the public and selected the following recipients for their contributions toward improving the status of women in Toronto.

Background Information
2010 Recipients - Constance E. Hamilton Award
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-31344.pdf)


EX45.7 

ACTION

Received 

 

Ward: All 

Availability of Candidate Protection Insurance For Candidates In The 2010 Municipal Election
Committee Decision

 

The Executive Committee received, for information, the report (May 26, 2010) from the City Manager, entitled "Availability of Candidate Protection Insurance For Candidates In The 2010 Municipal Election".

Origin
(May 26, 2010) Report from the City Manager
Summary

 At its March 1, 2010 meeting Executive Committee considered the City Manager’s report on the “Feasibility To Create A Candidate Protection Fund To Be Funded By Candidates In The 2010 Municipal Election” and requested a report on the availability of an insurance product that provides candidate protection.  Following an extensive search of the world wide insurance market, an insurance product for municipal election candidates has not been found.  Such a program of coverage could not be developed because it can not be made to be mandatory for all candidates.

Background Information
Availability of Candidate Protection Insurance For Candidates In The 2010 Municipal Election
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-30870.pdf)


EX45.8 

ACTION

Received 

 

Ward: All 

Taxi Industry Regulatory Review
Committee Decision

The Executive Committee received, for information, the report (April 30, 2010) from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer and the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, entitled "Taxi Industry Regulatory Review".

Origin
(April 30, 2010) Report from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer and the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards
Summary

This report is in response to the request of the Executive Committee, at its April 19, 2010 meeting, to report back on the engagement of an outside consultant to be engaged to conduct a review of the provisions dealing with the taxicab industry in Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 545, Licensing.

 

In light of the 1998 Report to Review the Toronto Taxi Industry, staff have determined that before conducting a review and engaging a consultant, initial research and consultations should take place to establish what the issues are and what the scope of the resulting review and associated work should be. Once this preliminary work is accomplished, staff shall prepare a business case for the engagement of the consultant or consultants to be included in the Municipal Licensing and Standards' 2011 operating budget submission.

 

While the direction from the Executive Committee was to identify a budget and a source of funding for the project, it is not possible to report on these issues until we have determined the overall scope of the project.

Background Information
Taxi Industry Regulatory Review
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-30410.pdf)


EX45.9 

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: All 

Request for a Renewal of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra Line of Credit Guarantee
Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that:

 

1.         a.         City Council approve the renewal of the line of credit guarantee on behalf of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO) to its financial institution in the amount of $3,000,000 (inclusive of all interest payable by the TSO), commencing on October 31, 2010, and ending on October 31, 2015

  

b.         the City extend the agreement with the TSO with respect to the line of credit guarantee.

  

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

 

2.        City Council direct that such guarantee and all related agreements be on terms and conditions satisfactory to the City Solicitor, the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer and the Deputy City Manager, Cluster A, 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.        City Counil direct that the TSO provide the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer with their 2010 to 2015 inclusive audited financial statements when they become available.

  

4.        City Council direct that the guarantee be deemed to be in the interest of the municipality.

  

5.        City Council authorize the appropriate officials to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

Origin
(May 26, 2010) 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 Toronto Symphony Orchestra in the amount of $3,000,000 effective from October 31, 2010 until October 31, 2015.

Background Information
Request for a Renewal of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra Line of Credit Guarantee
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-30871.pdf)


EX45.10 

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: All 

2010 Levy on Railway Roadways and Rights of Way and on Power Utility Transmission and Distribution Corridors
Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council authorize the levy and collection of taxes for the 2010 taxation year on railway roadways and rights of way and on land used as transmission or distribution corridors owned by power utilities, in accordance with subsection 280(1) of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 and subsection 257.7 (1) of the Education Act.

 

2.         City Council grant authority for the introduction of the necessary bill to give effect thereto.

 

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

Origin
(May 31, 2010) Report from the Treasurer
Summary

This report seeks Council authority for the introduction of the by-law necessary to levy and collect taxes for the 2010 taxation year on railway roadways and rights of way and on land used as transmission or distribution corridors owned by power utilities, totalling approximately $7.8 million in taxation revenue, of which the municipal share is $6.6 million and the provincial share is $1.2 million.

Background Information
2010 Levy on Railway Roadways and Rights of Way and on Power Utility Transmission and Distribution Corridors
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-30872.pdf)


EX45.11 

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: All 

2010 Heads and Beds Levy on Institutions
Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council authorize the levy and collection of amounts for the 2010 taxation year on hospitals, colleges and universities and correctional facilities as authorized by Section 285 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

 

2.         City Council direct that the maximum prescribed amount of $75 be applied per provincially rated hospital bed, full time student, or resident place as prescribed by Ontario Regulation 121/07.

 

3.         City Council grant authority for the introduction of the necessary bills in Council to levy amounts for the 2010 taxation year on hospitals, colleges and universities and correctional facilities.

 

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

Origin
(May 31, 2010) Report from the Treasurer
Summary

This report requests authority to adopt by-laws to levy amounts for the 2010 taxation year for public hospitals, universities and colleges, and correctional facilities (the “institutions”), totalling approximately $15 million (annual “Heads and Beds” levy).

 

Background Information
2010 Heads and Beds Levy on Institutions
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-30873.pdf)


EX45.12 

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: All 

Support for the 2012 Ontario Summer Games in Toronto
Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that:

 

1.        The City of Toronto work with the Toronto Sport Council to finalize and proceed with a bid to the Sport Alliance of Ontario for Toronto to host the 2012 Ontario Summer Games.

 

2.         City Council direct that should Toronto be awarded the right to host the 2012 Ontario Summer Games:

 

a.         authority be granted to the appropriate City officials to receive on the City's behalf a hosting grant of $600,000 from the Ontario Ministry of Health Promotion through the Sport Alliance of Ontario and hold these funds for application to Summer Games expenditures in 2011 and 2012;

 

b.          the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation provide support and financial management for the Games Organizing Committee; and

 

c.         the City identify a total of $300,000 for consideration in the 2011 and 2012 Operating Budget processes as direct support to Games related expenditures.

 

3.         City Council direct that should Toronto be awarded the right to host the 2012 Ontario Summer Games, the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation be authorized to negotiate, approve and execute, on behalf of the City of Toronto, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, a Host City Agreement with the Sport Alliance of Ontario which, among other matters, specifies that the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation will lead the formation of a Games Organizing Committee, in cooperation with the Toronto Sports Council.

 

4.         City Council direct that conditional upon the signing of a Host City Agreement which provides appropriate City control of the Games' planning, financial and audit functions, the City agree to serve as the financial guarantor for the 2012 Ontario Summer Games should a deficit occur.

 

5.         City Council direct that the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, and other appropriate staff, ensure that the Host City Agreement and the governance and administrative structures of the Games Organizing Committee provide for appropriate City control of the Games' planning, financial and audit functions, reflecting the City's position as the Games' deficit guarantor.

Origin
(May 31, 2010) Report from the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer
Summary

The Toronto Sports Council (TSC) has initiated a bid with the Sport Alliance of Ontario for Toronto to host the 2012 Ontario Summer Games (OSG). This report seeks Council approval for the City of Toronto to join and proceed with the bid, provide a Games deficit guarantee, and, should the bid be successful, provide a financial contribution and enter into a Host City Agreement and related arrangements which will protect the City's interests and ensure the success of the Games.

 

The bid guidelines require that the host municipality be the financial guarantor for the Games should a deficit occur. Since 1970 when the Ontario Summer (Youth) Games began, there has never been an operating deficit. The Games Organizing Committee (GOC) is required to work closely with the Sport Alliance of Ontario to ensure that the Games meet all technical and financial requirements. The projected budget to host the OSG in Toronto in 2012 is $1.68 million. Financial contributions confirmed to date include:

 

i.          a hosting grant of $600,000 from the Ministry of Health Promotion through the Sport Alliance of Ontario;

ii.          participant registration revenue of $210,000; and

iii.         a $65,000 contribution from Tourism Toronto (comprised of $25,000 in cash and $40,000 in-kind).

 

In order to effectively manage, plan and execute the Games a financial contribution of $300,000 will be required of the City.

 

Through the TSC, the volunteer sport sector in Toronto has embraced the opportunity to host the 2012 Ontario Summer Games. The theme of the bid is ‘Building the Base’. This theme reflects the need for Toronto to prepare itself for the requirements of hosting the 2015 Pan American and Parapan American Games and to advance the broader goals of:

 

i.          developing a larger sport volunteer base;

ii.          increasing the number of quality sport participation opportunities for all Torontonians; and

iii.         building stronger, healthier and more liveable communities through sport.

 

The Ontario Games are the only government-sanctioned multi-sport Games opportunity available to Toronto prior to 2015.

Background Information
Support for the 2012 Ontario Summer Games in Toronto
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-30874.pdf)

Attachment A - Letter from Roger Garland, Chairperson, Toronto 2015 Pan and Parapan American Games Host Corporation
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-30875.pdf)


EX45.13 

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 13 

Authorization to Receive Donations from the Toronto Canadian Navy Centennial Committee
Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council authorize the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer to establish a reserve account called the “Gzowski Donation Reserve” for receiving cash donations from the Toronto Canadian Navy Centennial Committee in order to enhance Sir Casimir Gzowski Park.

 

2.         Municipal Code, Chapter 227, Reserves and Reserve Funds, be amended by adding the “Gzowski Donations Reserve” to Schedule 5 – Donations Reserves.

 

3.         City Council direct that all donations received by the Toronto Canadian Navy Centennial Committee and by the City for the Sir Casimir Gzowski Park enhancements be held separately in the Gzowski Donation Reserve designated for this purpose, and receipts for income tax purposes be issued by the City of Toronto to donors for eligible donations in accordance with the Income Tax Act and City policy in this regard.

 

4.         City Council grant authority to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to enter into an agreement, if necessary, with the Toronto Canadian Navy Centennial Committee to allow the Toronto Canadian Navy Centennial Committee to fundraise on behalf of the City of Toronto for enhancements in Sir Casimir Gzowski Park, in a form and content satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor.

 

5.         City Council direct and authorize the appropriate City officials to take the necessary action to give effect thereto; and that leave be granted for the introduction of any necessary Bills in Council to give effect thereto.

Origin
(May 31, 2010) Report from the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer
Summary

The purpose of this report is to obtain authorization for the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to accept donations from the Toronto Canadian Navy Centennial Committee for the purpose of enhancing Sir Casimir Gzowski Park. Additionally, the report recommends the establishment of a reserve account in order to hold the donated funds received.

 

 The report will also request authority for the City of Toronto to issue receipts for income tax purposes for eligible donations in accordance with the Income Tax Act.

  

The Toronto Canadian Navy Centennial Committee wishes to raise up to $2,000,000.00 in order to make enhancements to Sir Casimir Gzowski Park. The funds raised will be used to develop a Navy-themed splash pad and playground.

 

The goals and objectives of the Toronto Canadian Navy Centennial Committee are in keeping with Parks, Forestry and Recreation’s mandate to provide recreational opportunities.

Background Information
Authorization to Receive Donations from the Toronto Canadian Navy Centennial Committee
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-30876.pdf)


EX45.14 

ACTION

Deferred 

 

Ward: All 

Appointment of Members to the Compliance Audit Committee
Confidential Attachment - Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees
Committee Decision

The Executive Committee deferred consideration of the report (May 31, 2010) from the City Clerk until its next meeting to be held on August 16, 2010, and requested the City Manager to review the composition of the Compliance Audit Committee to ensure continuity.

Origin
(May 31, 2010) Report from the City Clerk
Summary

This report recommends to Council individuals to be appointed to the Compliance Audit Committee for a term of office coincident with the term of Council following the 2010 regular Municipal Election. 

Background Information
Appointment of Members to the Compliance Audit Committee
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-30877.pdf)


EX45.15 

ACTION

Amended 

 

Ward: 28, 30 

Lower Don Lands Project
Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee  recommends that:

 

1.         City Council support the preferred alternative of the Don Mouth Naturalization and Port Lands Flood Protection Environmental Assessment and its submission to the Minister of the Environment for approval.

 

2.         City Council endorse the Lower Don Lands Framework Plan (May 2010) to guide the revitalization of the Lower Don Lands.

 

3.         City Council authorize Waterfront Toronto to put the Lower Don Lands Class EA Infrastructure Master Plan (May 2010) in the public record in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Class Environment Assessment.

 

4.         City Council endorse the Keating Channel Precinct Plan (May 2010) as it relates to lands west of and including Cherry Street.

 

5.         City Council authorize Waterfront Toronto to put the Keating Channel Precinct Class EA Environmental Study Report (May 2010), as it relates to lands west of and including Cherry Street, in the public record in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment while addressing the need for the lowering of Cherry Street North of the CN rail underpass, or an appropriate alternative design, be determined following the Class EA at the detailed design phase.

 

6.         City Council Defer approval of the Keating Channel Precinct Plan and Keating Channel Class EA Environmental Study Report as they relate to lands east of Cherry Street until the Gardiner/Lake Shore Boulevard Reconfiguration EA is further advanced.

 

7.         City Council request Waterfront Toronto to submit to the Waterfront Project Director, a Business and Implementation Plan for the Lower Don Lands with priority for Phase 1 (Don River Mouth), addressing capital costs, revenue and expenditures, funding, project phasing and land management, to be brought forward for Council consideration.

 

8.         City Council request the Chief Planner and/or the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, in consultation with the Waterfront Secretariat, through planning approvals and permit issuance, to ensure that the proposed corridors of the Lower Don River and infrastructure in the Lower Don Lands are protected from encroachment by development.

 

9.         City Council endorse the Affordable Housing Strategy outlined in the Keating Channel Precinct Plan.

 

10.       City Council Request Waterfront Toronto to prepare plans and guidelines for urban design, parks and public space, heritage and public art to inform the development of precincts in the Lower Don Lands, in consultation with relevant City divisions and agencies.

 

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

Decision Advice and Other Information

The following persons provided a presentation to the Executive Committee respecting the Lower Don Lands Project:

 

-           Mr. Mark Wilson, Chair of the Board, Waterfront Toronto.

-           Mr. Christopher Glaisek, Vice President, Planning & Design, Waterfront Toronto.

-           Mr. Brian Denney, Chief Administrative Officer, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority.

 

Copies of the following related documents respecting the Lower Don Lands Project and referred to in the report (May 31, 2010) from Richard Butts, Deputy City Manager, were distributed to all Members of the Executive Committee and select City Officials only, are on file in the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, and are also available at the following link:

 

http://www.waterfrontoronto.ca/lowerdonlands:

 

Master Plan and Keating Channel Precinct ESR Main Report.

Keating Channel Precinct Plan - May 2010.

Lower Don Lands Framework Plan - May 2010.

Origin
(May 31, 2010) Report from Richard Butts, Deputy City Manager
Summary

The purpose of this report is to seek Council support for plans by Waterfront Toronto (WT) and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) to revitalize the Lower Don Lands, renaturalize the Lower Don River and flood protect the Port Lands.

 

The subject area is shown in the key map. The Lower Don Lands is a large brownfield in the north-west Port Lands. Land ownership is primarily public with private ownership pockets in the Keating Channel Precinct and on Polson Quay.  Currently, the Don River flows into Keating Channel before discharging into the Inner Harbour.

 

The ‘big move’ driving the design is a dramatic new river estuary extending further south into the center of the new district (see Attachment 1). The new river valley removes surrounding lands from flood risk, creates new natural habitat, greenery and parks and gives shape to the character of adjacent waterfront communities.

 

When implemented, the plans will help establish Toronto as a leader in developing sustainable urban communities and the restoration of natural landscapes. These projects are also critical to opening up the rest of the vast Port Lands to revitalization. The transformation of the Lower Don Lands is a long-term initiative that is estimated to take place over the next 30 years.

 

The vision for the new district is contained in the Lower Don Lands Framework Plan (Attachment 4).  The plan sets out a new structure for the area based on the new river. It integrates vibrant new neighbourhood precincts, water’s edge green space and innovative infrastructure and services. The plan is flexible enough to accommodate a variety of uses and activities including a Port Lands sports centre now under consideration by Council.

 

The Keating Channel Precinct Plan (Attachment 5) provides a more finely grained community design and service and infrastructure plan for the area immediately east of East Bayfront.  Following the development of the West Don Lands and East Bayfront, it is anticipated that this will be the first new community to be developed in the Lower Don Lands.

 

The various associated Environmental Assessments (EAs) addressed in this report, and a proposed Official Plan Amendment being brought forward concurrently by City Planning, are planning prerequisites for implementation of the Lower Don Lands project. The long-term success of the new urban estuary depends on proceeding with critical infrastructure early in the area’s development in order to provide essential flood protection, parkland and establish basic municipal servicing. Similarly, the early introduction of transit will be critical.

 

Although revitalization of the Lower Don Lands poses complex technical and financial challenges, the results of this planning exercise demonstrate the exceptional city building potential of this district.  Council’s endorsement of the Framework Plan, Keating Channel Precinct Plan and associated EAs, together with the planning approvals being brought forward by City Planning, will establish the planning vision for the Lower Don Lands. Attention can then be turned to maintaining the momentum of the project, by Waterfront Toronto seeking funding to initiate detailed design and other preparatory work for the Don River Mouth.

Background Information
Lower Don Lands Project
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-30878.pdf)

Communications
(June 10, 2010) E-mail from Phil Goodwin, Acting Chair, Don Watershed Regeneration Council (EX.Main.EX45.15.1)
(June 14, 2010) Letter from Mr. Stanley Makuch, Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP (EX.New.EX45.15.3)
(June 14, 2010) Submission from Mr. Dalton C. Shipway (EX.New.EX45.15.4)
(June 14, 2010) Submission from Ms. Julie Beddoes, Vice President External, Gooderham & Worts Neighbourhood Association (EX.New.EX45.15.5)
(June 14, 2010) Letter from Mr. Dennis Findlay, Waterfront Action (EX.New.EX45.15.6)
Speakers

Ms. Cynthia Wilkey, Chair, West Don Lands Committee
Mr. Dalton C. Shipway, Task Force to Bring Back the Don (Submission Filed)
Mr. Tom Hopkins, Member, Don Watershed Regeneration Council
Mr. John  Wilson, Chair, Task Force to Bring Back the Don
Mr. Stan Makuch, Cassels Brock
Ms. Julie Beddoes, Vice President External, Gooderham & Worts Neighbourhood Association (Submission Filed)
Ms. Sylvia Pellman, St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Assoc.
Mr. Dennis Findlay, Chair, WaterfrontAction (Submission Filed)
Mr. Adrian Litavski, Johnston Litavski


EX45.16 

ACTION

Received 

 

Ward: All 

Councillor Involvement in Advocacy Activities at Adjudicated Tribunals
Committee Decision

The Executive Committee received, for information, the report (May 31, 2010) from the Integrity Commissioner, entitled "Councillor Inovlvement in Advocacy Activities at Adjudicated Tribunals."

 

 

 

 

 

Origin
(May 31, 2010) Report from the Integrity Commissioner
Summary

 On August 5 and 6, 2009, City Council requested that the Integrity Commissioner review councillor advocacy activities at adjudicated tribunals and report back to Council on a protocol to guide Councillors relating to such involvement.  The Integrity Commissioner was also requested to consult with interested Members of Council, the Auditor General and the City Solicitor.

 

 

This report summarizes the outcome of those consultations and reports to Council on the question of a protocol to guide Councillors on this question.

 

 

On the basis of these consultations and taking into account the existing policy and regulatory framework to promote ethical standards of behaviour and the principle of independent decision making by City adjudicators, I recommend that City Council defer the creation of a protocol to address the advocacy activities of Councillors before City adjudicative tribunals.

 

Background Information
Councillor Involvement in Advocacy Activities at Adjudicated Tribunals
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-30880.pdf)


EX45.17 

ACTION

Adopted 

 

 

Metropolitan Toronto Police Benefit Fund – Actuarial Report as at December 31, 2009
Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council receive the “Report on the Actuarial Valuation for Funding Purposes as at December 31, 2009” prepared by Mercer Human Resource Consulting with respect to the Metropolitan Toronto Police Benefit Fund.

 

2.        City Council approve a Non-Program Operating Budget increase of $4,983,600 gross and $0 net resulting in total contribution of $9,637,200 gross and $0 net funded from the Employee/Retiree Benefits Reserve Fund beginning on July 1, 2010 in order to fund the solvency deficiency of the Plan on the basis of the 2009 Actuarial Valuation.

 

3.         City Council approve a Non-Program Operating Budget increase of $33,129 gross and $0 net funded from the Employee/Retiree Benefits Reserve Fund for interest payments which are required as the increase in special payments will not be processed until July 1, 2010.

 

4.        City Council approve special annual payments to the Fund in the amount of $9,637,200 for the solvency deficiency in each of the years 2011-2013 and $4,983,600 for 2014.

 

5.         City Council confirm that given the difficult financial position of the Fund, the temporary supplementary pension recommended by the Board of Trustees of the Metropolitan Toronto Police Benefit Fund not be approved.

 

6.          City Council advise the Metropolitan Toronto Police Benefit Fund accordingly.

 

7.          City Council direct that an adjustment be made to the 2010 Non-Program Operating Budget accordingly.

 

8.          City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to take the necessary action to give effect to the foregoing recommendations.

Origin
(May 20, 2010) Letter from the Government Management Committee
Summary

The Government Management Committee gave consideration to the following:

 

-           report (May 7, 2010) from the Treasurer entitled "Metropolitan Toronto Police Benefit Fund – Actuarial Report as at December 31, 2009", submitting the Actuarial Valuation as at December 31, 2009 for the Metropolitan Toronto Police Benefit Fund (MTPBF) and requesting additional funding in the form of special annual payments as required under Ontario pension legislation when a plan has a “solvency deficiency”.

  

-           letter (April 30, 2010) from the Metropolitan Toronto Police Benefit Fund Board of Trustees respecting the Metropolitan Toronto Police Benefit Fund – Actuarial Report as at December 31, 2009.

Background Information
Metropolitan Toronto Police Benefit Fund - Actuarial Report as at December 31, 2009 - GM31.6
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-30881.pdf)

April 2010 Metropolitan Toronto Police Benefit Fund Report on the Actuarial Valuation for Funding Purposes as at December 31, 2009
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-30882.pdf)

Valuation Presentation - April 30, 2010 - Metropolitan Toronto Police Benefit Fund
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-30883.pdf)


EX45.18 

ACTION

Adopted 

 

 

The Corporation of the City of York Employee Pension Plan – Actuarial Report as at December 31, 2009
Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that:

 

1.        City Council receive the report on the “Actuarial Valuation for Funding Purposes as at December 31, 2009” prepared by Mercer Human Resource Consulting with respect to The Corporation of the City of York Employee Pension Plan.

 

2.          City Council approve a Non-Program Operating Budget increase of $404,772 gross and $0 net resulting in total contribution of $1,471,104 gross and $0 net funded from the Employee/Retiree Benefits Reserve Fund in order to fund the additional going-concern unfunded liability and the additional solvency deficiency which developed in 2009.

 

3.          City Council approve a Non-Program Operating Budget increase of $2,691 gross and $0 net funded from the Employee/Retiree Benefits Reserve Fund for interest payments to the Plan which are required because the increase in special payments will not be processed until July 1, 2010;

 

4.          City Council approve special annual payments to the Plan of $1,471,104 per year for 2011-2012 and $908,462 for 2013 and $404,772 for 2014 for the going-concern unfunded liability and the solvency deficiency.

 

5.          City Council direct that an adjustment be made to the 2010 Non-Program Operating Budget accordingly.

 

6.          City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to take the necessary action to give effect to the foregoing recommendations.

Origin
(May 20, 2010) Letter from the Government Management Committee
Summary

The Government Management Committee gave consideration to the following:

 

-           report (May 4, 2010) from the Treasurer, entitled " The Corporation of the City of York Employee Pension Plan – Actuarial Report as at December 31, 2009", submitting the Actuarial Valuation as at December 31, 2009 for the Corporation of the City of York Employee Pension Plan (the Plan) and requesting additional funding in the form of special annual payments to the Plan as required under Ontario pension legislation with respect to the solvency and going-concern funding deficiencies.

 

-           letter (April 26, 2010) from the City of York Employee Pension Plan Committee respecting the City of York Employee Pension Plan.

Background Information
The Corporation of the City of York Employee Pension Plan - Actuarial Report as at December 31, 2009 - GM31.4
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-30884.pdf)

The Corporation of the City of York Employee Pension Plan Report on the Actuarial Valuation for Funding Purposes as at December 31, 2009
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-30885.pdf)

Valuation Presentation - April 22, 2010 City of York Employee Pension Plan
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-30886.pdf)


EX45.19 

ACTION

Adopted 

 

 

2009 Annual Human Rights Office Report
Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council receive, for information, the 2009 Annual Human Rights Office Report.

Origin
(May 19, 2010) Letter from the Employee and Labour Relations Committee
Summary

The Employee and Labour Relations Committee on May 19, 2010, considered a report (May 4, 2010) from the City Manager entitled "2009 Annual Human Rights Office Report", providing information on human rights consultations and complaints filed by service recipients and City employees in 2009 and actions undertaken to address human rights trends.

Background Information
2009 Annual Human Rights Office Reportư EL20.7
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-30889.pdf)


EX45.20 

ACTION

Adopted 

 

 

Occupational Health and Safety Report Fourth Quarter and End of Year, 2009
Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council receive, for information, the Occupational Health and Safety Report - Fourth Quarter and End of Year, 2009.

Origin
(May 19, 2010) Letter from the Employee and Labour Relations Committee
Summary

The Employee and Labour Relations Committee on May 19, 2010, considered a report (March 4, 2010) from the City Manager entitled "Occupational Health and Safety Report Fourth Quarter and End of Year, 2009", providing information on the status of the City’s health and safety system, specifically on activities, priorities and performance during 2009, with particular emphasis on the 4th quarter. There was a decrease in the number of lost time injuries (5.4%), medical aid only injuries (16.8%) and recurrence injuries (12.0%) in 2009 relative to 2008. WSIB invoiced costs were $3.13 million lower than those in 2008, due to a reduction in costs associated with firefighter cancer claims.

Background Information
Occupational Health and Safety Report Fourth Quarter and End of Year, 2009 - EL20.4
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-30892.pdf)

Appendix A - WSIB Claims Data , by Division (2005-2009)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-30893.pdf)

Appendix C - Summary of WSIB Costs for all Firm Numbers
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-30894.pdf)

Appendix D(i) - WSIB Invoiced Costs <$100,000 (2005-2009)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-30895.pdf)

Appendix D(ii) - WSIB Invoiced Costs >$100,000 (2005-2009)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-30896.pdf)


EX45.21 

ACTION

Received 

 

 

Service Agreements Awarded and Executed by the Medical Officer of Health for 2010
Committee Decision
The Executive Committee received, for information, the letter from the Board of Health, entitled "Service Agreements Awarded and Executed by the Medical Officer of health for 2010".
Origin
(May 3, 2010) Letter from the Board of Health
Summary

The Board of Health on May 3, 2010, considered a report (April 23, 2010) from the Medical Officer of Health entitled "Service Agreements Awarded and Executed by the Medical Officer of Health for 2010"; and forwarded the aforementioned report to the Executive Committee for information.

Background Information
Service Agreements Awarded and Executed by the Medical Officer of Health for 2010
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-30897.pdf)


EX45.22 

ACTION

Noted/Filed 

 

 

Status Report on the Port Lands Sports Centre Project
Committee Decision

The Executive Committee noted and filed the letter (May 3, 2010) from the Community Development and Recreation Committee, entitled "Status Report on the Port Lands Sports Centre Project".

Origin
(May 26, 2010) Letter from the Community Development and Recreation Committee
Summary

The Community Development and Recreation Committee on May 26, 2010, considered a report (April 8, 2010) from Deputy City Manager Richard Butts entitled “Status Report on the Port Lands Sports Centre Project”.

Background Information
Status Report on the Port Lands Sports Centre Project
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-30948.pdf)

Councillor Fletcher's Letter - Status Report on Port Lands Sports Centre Project
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-30949.pdf)

Communications
(May 26, 2010) E-mail from George Hume, President and Julie Beddoes, V-P External, Gooderham & Worts Neighbourhood Association (GWNA) Inc. (EX.Main.EX45.22.1)
(June 14, 2010) Letter from Ann Dembinski, President, CUPE Local 79 (EX.Main.EX45.22.2)

EX45.23 

ACTION

Adopted 

 

 

Income Sharing Agreement Renewal with the Toronto Parking Authority
Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council approve the income sharing agreement between the City and the Toronto Parking Authority for a three-year period, effective January 1, 2010 on the following terms:

 

a.         The net income available for distribution be defined as net income based on the Toronto Parking Authority’s audited financial statements.

 

b.         The Toronto Parking Authority pay to the City annually the greater of $30.0 million or 75% of net income earned by the Toronto Parking Authority, with net income to include gains or losses on the sale of property and air rights after adjustments within the approved capital plan if any.

 

c.         The Toronto Parking Authority make monthly progress payments in the amount of $2.50 million to the City.

 

d.         Final payment by the Toronto Parking Authority to the City and settlement of the amount payable for the year occur once the audited actual amount for the year is confirmed.

 

e.         The Toronto Parking Authority, in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, review the Toronto Parking Authority’s capital funding requirements annually as part of the capital budget process.

 

2.         City Council authorize appropriate City staff to prepare an income sharing agreement between the Toronto Parking Authority and the City of Toronto based on Item 1 listed above.

Origin
(May 28, 2010) Letter from the Budget Committee
Summary

 The Budget Committee on May 28, 2010, considered a report (May 27, 2010) from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer and the President, Toronto Parking Authority entitled "Income Sharing Agreement Renewal with the Toronto Parking Authority."

Background Information
Income Sharing Agreement Renewal with the Toronto Parking Authority
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-30900.pdf)


EX45.24 

ACTION

Adopted 

 

 

Facilities Management 2010 Capital Budget Adjustments
Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council authorize the reallocation of funds in Facilities Management’s 2010 Approved Capital Budget and 2011-2019 Capital Plan in the amount of $1.318 million, which includes acceleration and offsetting deferral of funds, as illustrated in Appendix 1 of the report (May 10, 2010) from the Chief Corporate Officer, with zero gross and net impact.

 

2.         City Council authorize an increase to Facilities Management’s 2010 Approved Capital Budget in the amount of $0.060 million, and to allow Facilities Management to receive this funding from a 3rd party contributor, with a zero net impact.

Origin
(May 28, 2010) Letter from the Budget Committee
Summary

The Budget Committee on May 28, 2010, considered a report (May 10, 2010) from the Chief Corporate Officer, entitled "Facilities Management 2010 Capital Budget Adjustments".

Background Information
Facilities Management 2010 Capital Budget Adjustments
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-30902.pdf)

Appendix 1 - 2010 Capital Budget and 2011 - 2019 Capital Plan Adjustments - 2nd Quarter
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-30903.pdf)


EX45.25 

ACTION

Adopted 

 

 

Economic Development and Culture: 2010 Capital Plan Adjustments
Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council authorize the reallocation of funds in the 2010 approved Economic Development and Culture capital budget in the amount of $829,000 illustrated in Schedule “A” of the report (May 11, 2010) from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, with zero gross and net impact.

Origin
(May 28, 2010) Letter from the Budget Committee
Summary

The Budget Committee on May 28, 2010, considered a report (May 11, 2010) from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, entitled "Economic Development and Culture:  2010 Capital Plan Adjustments".

Background Information
Economic Development and Culture: 2010 Capital Plan Adjustments
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-30905.pdf)

Schedule "A": Economic Development and Culture 2010 Capital Budget Adjustment
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-30906.pdf)


EX45.26 

ACTION

Adopted 

 

 

Adjustments to the 2010 Parks, Forestry and Recreation Operating Budget
Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council amend the 2010 Recommended Operating Budget for Parks, Forestry and Recreation by increasing by $10,006 gross, $0 net, funded on a one-time basis from Section 37 Benefits Agreements related to Ward 14, 403 Keele Street for improvements to Pelmo Park in Ward 11.

Origin
(May 28, 2010) Letter from the Budget Committee
Summary

The Budget Committee on May 28, 2010, considered a letter (May 21, 2010) from Councillor Frances Nunziata, Ward 11 York South-Weston, requesting that the Budget Committee give consideration to adjustments to the 2010 Parks, Forestry and Recreation Operating Budget.

Background Information
Adjustments to the 2010 Parks, Forestry and Recreation Operating Budget
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-30907.pdf)


EX45.27 

ACTION

Adopted 

 

 

Amendment to the 2010 Parks, Forestry and Recreation Capital Budget for Crescent Town Club
Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council close the 2009 Council-approved Renovation of Crescent Town Club Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC)/Partnership Opportunities Legacy Fund (POL) project with project cost of $0.600 million funded by City debt of $0.500 million, Federal funding of $0.050 million and Provincial funding of $0.050 million.

  

2.         City Council request Federal and Provincial approval to re-allocate the awarded funding for the Renovation of Crescent Town Club project of $0.050 million from the Federal Government and $0.050 million from the Provincial Government to phase two renovations of Dentonia Park Clubhouse.

 

3.         The Council-approved Parks, Forestry and Recreation 2010 Capital Budget be amended to create a new sub-project known as Dentonia Park Clubhouse Renovations, Phase 2 with project cost of $0.200 million funded by City debt of $0.100 million, Federal funding of $0.050 million and Provincial funding of $0.050 million with cash flow of $0.200 million in 2010, if Federal and Provincial approvals are obtained, which shall be reduced to $0.100 million project cost and cash flow in 2010, should approval not be obtained.

 

4.         City Council amend the council-approved Parks, Forestry and Recreation 2010 Capital Budget to create a new sub-project known as George Webster Park Improvements with project cost of $0.400 million funded by City debt with cash flow in 2011.

 

5.         City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City officials to take the necessary action to give effect thereto; and that leave be granted for the introduction of any necessary bills in Council to give effect thereto.

Origin
(May 28, 2010) Letter from the Budget Committee
Summary

The Budget Committee on May 28, 2010, considered a report (May 14, 2010) from the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, entitled "Amendment to the 2010 Parks, Forestry and Recreation Capital Budget for Crescent Town Club".

Background Information
Amendment to the 2010 Parks, Forestry and Recreation Capital Budget for Crescent Town Club
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-30908.pdf)


EX45.28 

ACTION

Deferred 

 

 

Amendment to the 2010 Parks, Forestry and Recreation Capital Budget to Accept a Donation from the East York Foundation for Leaside Memorial Gardens
Committee Decision

The Executive Committee deferred consideration of the letter (May 28, 2010) from the Budget Committee, entitled "Amendments to the 2010 Parks, Forestry and Recreation Capital Budget to Accept a Donation from the East York Foundation for Leaside Memorial Gardens", until its meeting to be held on August 16, 2010, at which time the Committee will be giving consideration to similar matters with respect to funding and project management of Arena Boards.

Origin
(May 28, 2010) Letter from the Budget Committee
Summary

The Budget Committee on May 28, 2010, considered a report (May 14, 2010) from the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, entitled "Amendment to the 2010 Parks, Forestry and Recreation Capital Budget to Accept a Donation from the East York Foundation for Leaside Memorial Gardens".

 

Background Information
Amendment to the 2010 Parks, Forestry and Recreation Capital Budget to Accept a Donation from the East York Foundation for Leaside Memorial Gardens
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-30909.pdf)


EX45.29 

ACTION

Adopted 

 

 

Budget Adjustment: Home Energy Assistance Toronto
Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council authorize an acceleration of funding for the Toronto Environment Office’s Home Energy Assistance Toronto (HEAT) Program by increasing the program’s 2010 Operating Budget by an additional $2.25 million gross and revenue, funded from the Home Energy Assistance Toronto (HEAT) Reserve Fund, from $2 million to $4.25 million, and with reductions to planned funding in 2011 from $3 million to $2.5 million and in 2012 from $3.5 million to $1.88 million, maintaining the approved $9 million total for the HEAT Program.

 

2.         The Director, Toronto Environment Office report back to City Council before March 31, 2011, with recommendations for revisions to the home energy efficiency programs in 2011 and 2012, including any new opportunities to partner with federal, provincial or local utility programs for the remaining approved funds.

 

Origin
(May 28, 2010) Letter from the Budget Committee
Summary

The Budget Committee on May 28, 2010, considered a report (May 14, 2010) from the Director, Toronto Environment Office, entitled "Budget Adjustment:  Home Energy Assistance Toronto".

Background Information
Budget Adjustment: Home Energy Assistance Toronto
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-30910.pdf)


EX45.30 

ACTION

Adopted 

 

 

Budget Adjustments to the Toronto Public Health 2010 Approved Operating Budget
Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council make the following adjustment to the Toronto Public Health 2010 Approved Operating Budget:

 

a.         a reduction of $1,410.2 thousand gross and $0.0 net, and a reduction of 4.0 permanent positions, to reflect confirmed funding from various Provincial ministries and external sources.

Origin
(May 28, 2010) Letter from the Budget Committee
Summary

The Budget Committee on May 28, 2010, considered a letter (May 3, 2010) from the Board of Health forwarding a report (April 16, 2010) from the Medial Officer of Health, entitled "Budget Adjustments to the Toronto Public Health 2010 Approved Operating Budget".

Background Information
Budget Adjustments to the Toronto Public Health 2010 Approved Operating Budget
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-30911.pdf)


EX45.31 

ACTION

Adopted 

 

 

Toronto Public Library – Special Payout – Illness or Injury Plan
Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council approve a one-time increase in the Toronto Public Library 2010 Operating Budget by $2,418,230 Gross and $0.0 Net, with funding from the Employee Benefits Reserve Fund to reflect the special payout for eligible employees who transferred to the Illness or Injury Plan (IIP).

Origin
(May 28, 2010) Letter from the Budget Committee
Summary

The Budget Committee on May 28, 2010, considered a letter (May 12, 2010) from the City Librarian, entitled "Toronto Public Library – Special Payout – Illness or Injury Plan".

Background Information
Toronto Public Library - Special Payout - Illness or Injury Plan
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-30913.pdf)


EX45.32 

ACTION

Adopted 

 

 

2010 Toronto Transit Commission Budget Update
Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council receive the following Recommendation 1. in the letter dated May 11, 2010 from the General Secretary, Toronto Transit Commission, and that all potential year-end surplus be treated in accordance with the City's year-end practices and surplus management policy:

 

"1.        Approve adding $5.2 million of the projected 2010 operating surplus to the TTC Stabilization Reserve such that this amount will be drawn out in 2011 to offset the annualized costs of the 2010 service changes included in Recommendation 1 of the attached report."

 

2.         City Council request the City Manager and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, in consultation with the TTC's Chief General Manager to report to the Executive Committee, as soon as possible, to clarify in-year spending and reporting approval protocols.

 

3.         City Council request the City Manager to work with the Chief General Manager to account for expenditure and funding sources required to proceed with the TTC staff's Recommendations 1. and 2. contained in the letter dated May 11, 2010 from the General Secretary, Toronto Transit Commission.

Origin
(May 28, 2010) Letter from the Budget Committee
Summary

The Budget Committee on May 28, 2010, considered a letter (May 11, 2010) from the General Secretary, Toronto Transit Commission, entitled "2010 Toronto Transit Commission Budget Update".

Background Information
Appendix A - 2010 Service Level Changes and Appendix B - Station Manager Deployment Program
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-30915.pdf)

2010 Toronto Transit Commission Budget Update
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-30914.pdf)

TTC Report - 2010 TTC Budget Update
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-30916.pdf)


EX45.33 

ACTION

Amended 

 

 

Matters Arising from the Adoption of the TTC 2010 Operating Budget
Confidential Attachment - Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees
Committee Decision

The Executive Committee:

 

1.        Referred the confidential letter (April 21, 2010) from the General Manager of the Toronto Transit Commission, addressed to the City Manager, to the TTC, with the request that the TTC report to City Council, through the Executive Committee, on its position on the issues raised in the confidential communication.

 

2.        Referred the report (June 3, 2010) from the Chair Toronto Police Services Board, and the confidential Attachment 2 (June 14, 2010) from the City Manager and Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, to the City Manager for consideration and report thereon to the Executive Committee at the same time that the TTC reports back to the Executive Committee.

 

Origin
(May 28, 2010) Letter from the Budget Committee
Summary

The Budget Committee on May 28, 2010, considered a confidential letter from the General Manager, Toronto Transit Commission, addressed to the City Manager, submitted by Councillor Shelley Carroll regarding matters arising from the adoption of the TTC 2010 Operating Budget.

Background Information
Matters Arising from the Adoption of the TTC 2010 Operating Budget
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-30918.pdf)


33a Toronto Police Service: Transit Policing in 2010
Origin
(June 3, 2010) Report from the Chair, Toronto Police Services Board
Summary

At its meeting on May 28, 2010, the City of Toronto – Budget Committee requested the Toronto Police Service to report to the Executive Committee on the issue of TTC Special Constables (Member Motion Regarding the TTC 2010 Operating Budget – BU72.11).  The purpose of this report is to provide the Executive Committee with the requested information.

 

City Council approved the Toronto Police Service’s 2010 operating budget at a net amount of $888.1M.  Included in the 2010 approved budget is an increase of 80 officers to the uniform officer authorized strength for transit policing.  Part year funding for 42 officers is included in the 2010 approved operating budget.  The remaining 38 officers are funded through the Police Officer Recruitment Fund (PORF) grant which expires on March 31, 2013.

 

The Chief of Police has indicated that 80 officers is an appropriate number to efficiently and effectively police the transit system.

Background Information
Toronto Police Service: Transit Policing in 2010
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-31429.pdf)


EX45.34 

ACTION

Withdrawn 

 

Ward: All 

2010 Funding to Pride Toronto
Committee Decision

The Executive Committee withdrew from the agenda, the letter (May 17, 2009) from City Council, the letter (May 27, 2010) from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, and all related material respecting 2010 Funding to Pride Toronto, given that Pride Toronto has complied with the City's requirements with respect to this matter

Origin
(May 17, 2010) Letter from City Council
Summary

Pride Toronto was incorporated in 1995 but has been in existence as the organizer of Pride Week in Toronto since 1971. Pride Week is the pre-eminent venue for the cultural and artistic expression of Toronto’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, intersex, queer, questioning and two-spirited community. Pride Week hosts an annual event in downtown Toronto each year.

The City of Toronto provides financial support through the Community Partnerships and Investment Program to enhance major cultural organizations, such as Pride, that are recognized as essential cultural ambassadors and infrastructure for the City.  Funding is provided for cultural attractions that have a significant impact for the benefit of Torontonians and towards cultural tourism enhancement. These organizations play a major role in enhancing a local cultural ecology and in developing Toronto as a worldwide cultural destination.

Major cultural organizations such as Pride are recognized as essential cultural ambassadors for the City whose programs have a significant impact on the regional economy by playing a major role in tourism attraction through the development of Toronto as a worldwide cultural destination.

 

Last year, The City of Toronto provided financial support via the Culture and Access and Equity Grants totalling $126,370.00 as well as $170,000.00 for clean-up and policing of the event.

Over the last number of years, Pride’s organizers have allowed a controversial anti-Israel group calling itself Queers Against Israel Apartheid (QuAIA) to march in the Pride Parade.

A video, Reclaiming Our Pride, recently created by Lawyer Martin Gladstone shows footage from the 2009 parade where QuAIA marchers carried signs condemning Israel with their members chanting the slogan, “Fist by Fist, Blow by Blow, Apartheid State, Has Got to Go.”

 

The City of Toronto has very strict policies that surround the granting of funds to groups such as Pride.  All groups that accept funding grants must declare that their organization adopts and upholds the City of Toronto’s policy statement which prohibits discrimination and harassment while protecting the right to be free of hate activity based on age, ancestry, citizenship, creed (religion), colour, disability, ethnic origin, family status, gender identity, level of literacy, marital status, place of origin, membership in a union or staff association, political affiliation, race, receipt of public assistance, record of offences, sex, sexual orientation or any other personal characteristics by or within the organization.

 

In addition to adopting this Declaration, all recipients of funding or other support, are required to develop a Policy on Anti-Racism, Access and Equity, and develop Action Plans, pursuant to the City of Toronto Policy (Clause 5 of Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee Report 6). This Declaration is in keeping with the City of Toronto Human Rights and Harassment Policy and Procedures and Hate Activity Policy and Procedures (Clause 2 of Report 19 of Corporate Services Committee adopted by City Council on December 16 and 17, 1998).

 

(Submitted to City Council on May 11 and 12, 2010 as MM49.12)

 

Background Information
2010 Funding to Pride Toronto
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-30919.pdf)

Communications
(May 13, 2010) E-mail from Elle Flanders, Tony Souza and Tim McCaskell, Members of Queers Against Israeli Apartheid (EX.Main.EX45.34.1)
(May 17, 2010) E-mail from Sarah Gayman (EX.Main.EX45.34.2)
(April 20, 2010) E-mail from Abby Deshman, Project Director, Canadian Civil Liberties Association (EX.Main.EX45.34.3)
(May 12, 2010) E-mail from Rick Telfer (EX.Main.EX45.34.4)
(June 14, 2010) E-mail from Shawn Syms (EX.Main.EX45.34.5)
(June 14, 2010) E-mail from Zahra Dhanai (EX.Main.EX45.34.6)

34a Status of compliance by Pride Toronto with City of Toronto anti-discrimination requirements
Origin
(May 27, 2010) Letter from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture
Summary

As a result of inquiries received by the City regarding compliance by Pride Toronto with City of Toronto requirements for all funded agencies to adopt an anti-discrimination policy and to implement access, equity and human rights policies, the City Manager wrote to Pride Toronto requesting documentation on how these requirements were being met.

 

 

Staff have met with representatives of the Pride Board who have provided a plan that includes the following:  a rigorous review of applications, enhanced training of volunteers, the addition of consequences should any participant not comply with the terms and conditions of participation and vetting of parade participants at the point of marshalling.

 

 

In addition, Pride Toronto has now also issued a release (attached) outlining the Board’s decision (May 21, 2010) to prohibit the use of the term “Israeli Apartheid” or any combination of this notion in the Pride Parade as being disruptive to the event and contrary to the notion of an “all-inviting, inclusive space” for Pride participants.

 

In view of the foregoing, staff are satisfied that the decisions of Pride Toronto meet the City’s requirements.

 

Background Information
Status of compliance by Pride Toronto with City of Toronto anti-discrimination requirements
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-30920.pdf)

Pride Letter - Pride Toronto Disallows Phrase 'Israeli Apartheid' in 2010 Parade
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-30921.pdf)


EX45.35 

ACTION

Noted/Filed 

 

Ward: All 

Review of Councillors' Salaries
Committee Decision

The Executive Committee noted and filed the letter (May 17, 2010) from City Council, entitled "Review of Councillors' Salaries".

Origin
(May 17, 2010) Letter from City Council
Summary

This week the pre-election ritual of reviewing councillors’ salaries began in earnest.  Prior to this election the issue, like the trillium, blossomed every three years but now with a four- year term this ugly plant has morphed into a weed that always bears bitter fruit.   Councillors will predictably fall all over themselves to prove to the electorate how frugal they are.  They will disparage the expectations of their colleagues and publicly slash their wrists in an effort to out humble each other.

 

Candidates for Mayor, in their earnestness to become politicians, will propose huge cuts in pay to prove how little politicians are worth.  There is always somebody willing to work for less in their desperation to take a job away from somebody else.  Every minimum wage employer in Ontario counts on that human failing.  

 

I note that once again the City has engaged the services of a consulting firm that specializes in reviewing compensation packages, the Hay Group.   The Hay Group will look at comparable positions and develop a logic around which they will offer up the perfect solution.

 

Council, the public and everyone else will promptly ignore their advice in their effort to prove how little they value their elected officials.  Many elected officials will see how high on the grandstand they can climb to prove how little they value the job that they do.

 

I believe that in seeking advice of what our salaries should be we should turn to the experts that know best, the editors of the Toronto Star.  They are always eager to give advice about this weighty subject.   I know that managing a daily newspaper is far more important than managing the 9.2 billion dollar corporation called the City of Toronto but the wisdom of important people like the Star Editorial Board ought to be given the weight it deserves.

 

(Submitted to City Council on May 11 and 12, 2010 as MM49.6) 

Background Information
Review of Councillors' Salaries
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-30922.pdf)


EX45.36 

ACTION

Referred 

 

 

Parks Enhancement Strategy
Committee Decision

The Executive Committee referred the following motions to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation for consideration in the development of the Parks Plan:

 

Motion by Councillor Howard Moscoe:

 

"That:

 

a.          The General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation be directed to develop a parks enhancement strategy to ensure that parks in priority neighbourhoods or low development areas benefit in some way from funds that are raised to enhance parks in affluent or active development areas.

 

b.          This strategy be initiated by a discussion paper that considers such mechanisms as:

 

-           a percentage of donation levy

-           a matching fund policy

-           a share of section 37 levy

-           a per capita budget share

-           indexing City investment to average income data

-           discussion of current mechanisms

 

c.          This discussion paper be tabled for consideration by the Executive Committee no later than January 2011."

 

Motion by Councillor Kyle Rae:

 

"That the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation be requested to analyze the funding of parks and parks maintenance through development agreement and Section 37 agreement in Wards 20/27/28 as opposed to the use of tax revenue sources as reported through the Capital Budget."

 

 

 

 

Origin
(May 17, 2010) Letter from the Executive Committee
Summary

The Executive Committee on May 17, 2010:

 

1.         Deferred consideration of the following motion by Councillor Howard Moscoe until its meeting scheduled to be held on June 14, 2010:

  

"That:

 

a.          The General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation be directed to develop a parks enhancement strategy to ensure that parks in priority neighbourhoods or low development areas benefit in some way from funds that are raised to enhance parks in affluent or active development areas.

 

b.          This strategy be initiated by a discussion paper that considers such mechanisms as:

-            a percentage of donation levy

-            a matching fund policy

-            a share of section 37 levy

-            a per capita budget share

-           indexing City investment to average income data

-            discussion of current mechanisms

 

c.          This discussion paper be tabled for consideration by the Executive Committee no later than January 2011."

 

 

2.        Tabled the following motion by Councillor Kyle Rae until the meeting of the Executive Committee scheduled to be held on June 14, 2010:

 

"That the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation be requested to analyze the funding of parks and parks maintenance through development agreement and Section 37 agreement in Wards 20/27/28 as opposed to the use of tax revenue sources as reported through the Capital Budget."

 

 

Background Information
Parks Enhancement Strategy
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-30923.pdf)

Communications
(June 14, 2010) Letter from Letter from Councillor Cesar Palacio (EX.Main.EX45-36a)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/comm/communicationfile-15819.pdf)


EX45.37 

ACTION

Amended 

 

 

Annual Human Rights Report Update – 2009
Confidential Attachment - Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board
Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that:

 

1.        City Council receive, for information, the report (May 7, 2010) from the General Secretary, Toronto Transit Commission, and the confidential attachment in accordance with the Auditor General’s recommendations which were approved by City Council in December 2008.

 

2.         City Council request the Toronto Transit Commission to provide its Human Rights Annual report to the City in a format similar to that used by the City for its Annual report.

 

 3.        City Council direct that the information contained in the confidential attachment to the report (May 7, 2010) from the General Secretary, Toronto Transit Commission, remain confidential in its entirety as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege and litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals affecting the municipality or local board.

Origin
(May 7, 2010) Report from the General Secretary, Toronto Transit Commission
Summary

At its meeting on May 6, 2010, the Commission considered the attached report and confidential attachment entitled, “Annual Human Rights Report Update – 2009”.

 

The Commission took the following action:

 

1.   Approved the recommendation contained in the confidential attachment;

 

2.   That the information contained in the confidential attachment remains confidential in its entirety as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.

 

The Commission’s recommendation is forwarded to Toronto City Council for information.

Background Information
Annual Human Rights Report Update - 2009
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-30924.pdf)


EX45.38 

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 28 

Outcome of the St. Lawrence Market North Design Competition
Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council endorse the decision of the St. Lawrence Market North Building Design Competition Jury, which unanimously selected the “Red Team” design proposed by the firm of Adamson Associates Architects and Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners as the winner of the St. Lawrence Market North Design Competition.

 

2.         City Council authorize the Chief Corporate Officer to enter into and execute an agreement with Adamson Associates Architects and Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners, to provide professional architectural services, based on a proposed fee not to exceed $5.26 million (excluding applicable taxes) for the new St. Lawrence Market North building, which is accommodated in the 2010 Capital Budget and 2011-2019 Capital Plan, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Chief Corporate Officer and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

 

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

Origin
(June 10, 2010) Report from the Chief Corporate Officer
Summary

This report recommends that Council endorse the winning design, as selected by the Competition Jury, for the St. Lawrence Market North design competition and that Council award a contract to the winning design team to provide professional architectural services for the detailed design and construction of a new North Market building.

 

The “Red Team” design, by the firm of Adamson Associates Architects and Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners, was selected by the Competition Jury as the winner.

Background Information
Outcome of St. Lawrence Market North Design Competition
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-31365.pdf)

Attachment 1 - Jury Report (June 7, 2010), prepared by Ventin Group Architects
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-31366.pdf)

Outcome of St. Lawrence Market North Design Competition - Notice of Pending Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-31370.pdf)


EX45.39 

ACTION

Amended 

 

Ward: All 

Solar Photovoltaic Program for City Facilities
Committee Recommendations

 The Executive Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council grant authority for the City to enter into an agreement with Toronto Hydro Electricity System Limited for a solar photovoltaic (PV) program substantially on the terms described in the report (June 2, 2010) from the Chief Corporate Officer, and as set out in Attachment 1 to the report (June 2, 2010) from the Chief Corporate Officer, and other such terms and conditions as may be deemed appropriate by the Chief Corporate Officer, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, and that the Chief Corporate Officer be authorized to execute any related agreements on behalf of the City.

 

2.         City Council authorize the reallocation of funds in the 2010 Approved Capital Budget and 2011 to 2019 Capital Plan from the Energy Conservation Reserve Fund to a new project, the Solar Photovoltaic Program, within the Sustainable Energy Plan in the amount of $4 million in 2010 and $4 million in 2011, as set out in Attachment 2 to the report (June 2, 2010) from the Chief Corporate Officer.

 

3.         City Council direct that Licenses to community-based solar co-operative groups for the installation of solar PV panels on City-owned facilities, be granted for nominal value.

Decision Advice and Other Information

The Executive Committee requested the Chief Corporate Officer and the General Manager of Toronto Employment and Social Services, in consultation with Toronto Hydro and the Central Ontario Building Trades, to report directly to Council on July 6, 2010, on the development of:

 

a.         A training and employment program related to the Solar Photovoltaic Program that would provide opportunities for local green sector job training and employment for Toronto youth.

 

b.         A strategy to engage local manufacturers of products required for the program.

Origin
(June 2, 2010) Report from the Chief Corporate Officer
Summary

This report recommends the approval of a pilot program between the City and Toronto Hydro Electric Services Ltd. for the installation of solar photovoltaic panels on City‑owned buildings.  Under the program, the City would own up to 49% of the panels, with Toronto Hydro owning the balance.  The report requests Council’s authority to amend the Sustainable Energy Plan 2010 Approved Capital Budget and the 2011 to 2019 Capital Plan by reallocating $8 million included in the Toronto Energy Conservation Fund to a new project, the Solar Photovoltaic Program, with zero net impact corporately.

 

This report advises that a competitive process will be utilized to licence the use of City‑owned roof space to private sector solar developers on buildings not selected for the City-Toronto Hydro pilot program.  This report also advises that, depending on the availability of funds, the City may in the future continue to install its own solar installations on City facilities.  In addition, this report recommends that roof space on smaller City-owned facilities be made available at a nominal fee to community-based solar co-operative groups.

Background Information
Solar Photovoltaic Program for City Facilities
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-30927.pdf)

Attachment 1. Term Sheet for Business Arrangement
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-30928.pdf)

Attachment 2. Budget Adjustment to create new capital project
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-30929.pdf)


EX45.40 

ACTION

Amended 

 

Ward: All 

Potential Monetization of City Assets
Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that:

 

1.         Toronto City Council unequivocally indicate that, as Toronto Hydro is a necessary instrument to achieve Toronto’s environmental, economic development and financial objectives, it is not in the public interest to sell all or any part of it.

Origin
(June 2, 2010) Report from the City Manager and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer
Summary

 The City of Toronto will be faced with significant fiscal pressures in the coming years.  One strategy to help deal with fiscal constraints is to attempt to increase the returns on City held assets, as can sometimes be achieved by converting City investments in assets into cash where the assets may not be producing optimal financial or public policy benefits.

 

The purpose of this report is to provide preliminary information to Council regarding the potential for monetization of the City’s corporate investment interests in Toronto Hydro Corporation, Enwave Energy Corporation and the Toronto Parking Authority.  Monetization of these assets could allow for the City to realize a portion of the current market value, and reinvest the proceeds in higher order City public policy priorities, including debt reduction.

 

Notwithstanding the potential monetization of City assets, it must be emphasized that Council needs to consider the public policy ramifications of the sale of City assets.  In addition, Council is aware that potential monetization of City assets is not the long term solution to financial sustainability, but only one possible action in minimizing long term debt for the City of Toronto.

Background Information
Potential Monetization of City Assets
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-30931.pdf)

Communications
(June 14, 2010) E-mail from John Camilleri, President, CUPE Local One (EX.Main.EX45.40.1)
(June 14, 2010) Letter from Ann Dembinski, President, CUPE Local 79 (EX.Main.EX45.40.2)
Speakers

Mr. Franz Hartmann, Toronto Environmental Alliance
Mr. John Camilleri, President, CUPE Local 1
Mr. Tim Maguire, First Vice President, CUPE Local 79
Mr. Mark Ferguson, President, CUPE Local 416


EX45.41 

ACTION

Amended 

 

Ward: All 

Actions to Ensure Enfranchisement of Electors
Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council authorize and direct the City Clerk to conduct a direct in-person effort to tenants to ensure that they are on the voter’s list.

 

2.         City Council request the City Clerk to support enfranchisement of tenants by disseminating the City application form and information on how to be added to the Voter’s List during the revision period to electors through all appropriate City mechanisms, including the City’s civic engagement practitioners and outreach staff.

Origin
(June 1, 2010) Report from the City Manager
Summary

This report discusses the actions underway by the City Clerk and the City administration to ensure that enfranchisement is promoted to all electors, consistent with the principles and terms of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 (MEA).

Background Information
Actions to Ensure Enfranchisement of Electors
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-30953.pdf)

Appendix A - Directions Related to the 2010 Municipal Election
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-30954.pdf)

Appendix B - Memorandum from Stikeman Elliott
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-30955.pdf)


EX45.42 

ACTION

Deferred 

 

Ward: All 

Proposal to Establish an Office of Independent Counsel and the Use of Grant Making Powers for Members' Legal Expenses
Committee Decision

The Executive Committee deferred consideration of the report (June 1, 2010) from the City Manager, entitled "Proposal to Establish an Office of Independent Counsel and the Use of Grant Making Powers for Members' Legal Expenses", until its meeting to be held on August 16, 2010, to afford Councillor Howard Moscoe, who was absent from this meeting, an opportunity to address this item.

Origin
(June 1, 2010) Report from the City Manager
Summary

This report responds to Executive Committee’s motion with respect to establishing an Office of Independent Legal Counsel.   The City Manager has reviewed the proposal and does not recommend establishing a separate office for this purpose.  Processes and policies are already in place to enable City Council and Members to seek external legal advice on all matters related to City business.

 

This report also responds to Executive Committee's motion with regard to developing a Policy for Council to use its grant making powers to reimburse legal expenses of Members in particular circumstances.

Background Information
Proposal to Establish an Office of Independent Counsel and the Use of Grant Making Powers for Members' Legal Expenses
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-30957.pdf)

Appendix A: Directions Related to the Proposal to Establish an Office of Independent Counsel
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-31087.pdf)


42a Establishing an Office of Independent Counsel for Council and Members of Council
Summary

City Council on March 31 and April 1, 2010, referred this Item back to the Executive Committee for further consideration when the Committee considers candidate legal expenses and other related matters.

Background Information
Establishing an Office of Independent Counsel for Council and Members of Council
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-30933.pdf)


42b Office of Independent Legal Counsel
Origin
(June 3, 2010) Memo from Councillor Howard Moscoe
Summary

Memo (June 3, 2010) from Councillor Howard Moscoe requesting that Item EX45.42 be deferred and placed on the next Executive Committee on August 16, 2010, as he is unable to attend the June 14, 2010 Executive Committee Meeting.


EX45.43 

ACTION

Adopted 

 

 

Providing City Incentives to Support 1,100 Homes in Five Approved Affordable Non-Profit Rental Developments
Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council grant authority to provide capital funding of $1,198,800.00 from the Development Charges Reserve Fund – Shelters/Housing (XR2107) to YWCA of Greater Toronto, as a grant by way of a forgivable loan, to be used to complete construction of affordable housing at 110 Edward Street.

 

2.         City Council grant authority to provide capital funding of $967,032.00 from the Development Charges Reserve Fund – Shelters/Housing (XR2107) to TCHC, as a grant by way of a forgivable loan, to be used to complete construction of affordable housing at McCord site, West Don Lands.

 

3.         City Council grant authority to provide capital funding of $1,706,292.00 from the Development Charges Reserve Fund – Shelters/Housing (XR2107) to TCHC, as a grant by way of a forgivable loan, to be used to complete construction of affordable housing at Block 32 of the Railway Lands.

 

4.         City Council grant authority to provide capital funding of $347,652.00 from the Development Charges Reserve Fund – Shelters/Housing (XR2107) to Toronto Christian Resource Centre, as a grant by way of a forgivable loan, to be used to complete construction of affordable housing at 40 Oak Street.

 

5.         City Council grant authority to provide capital funding of $175,824.00 from the Development Charges Reserve Fund – Shelters/Housing (XR2107) to Woodgreen Community Housing Inc., as a grant by way of a forgivable loan, to be used to complete construction of affordable housing at 270 Donlands Avenue.

 

6.         City Council authorize and direct the Director, Affordable Housing Office, to enter into and execute, on behalf of the City, agreements with each of the five proponents to secure the funding, in addition to any other documents or agreements required to facilitate the completion of the funding recommended in this report and required by Proponents to obtain and maintain its other sources of funding and to approve any changes to the projects that the Director deems to be in the best interest of the City or the Projects and on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Director, Affordable Housing Office and in a form approved by the City Solicitor.

 

7.         The 2010 Approved Operating Budget for Shelter, Support and Housing Administration be increased by $4,395,600.00 gross zero net to provide additional funding for the five following non-profit housing developments: YWCA located at110 Edward Street; TCHC located at the McCord site, West Don Lands; TCHC located at Block 32 Railway Lands; Toronto Christian Resource Centre (CRC) located at 40 Oak Street and Woodgreen Community Housing Inc. at 270 Donlands Avenue.

Origin
(June 3, 2010) Letter from the Affordable Housing Committee
Summary

 The Affordable Housing Committee on June 3, 2010, considered a report (May 17, 2010) from Sue Corke, Deputy City Manager recommending the allocation of Development Charges Reserve Fund – Shelters/Housing (XR2107) monies to five previously approved affordable non-profit rental housing developments now under construction.

 

The Affordable Housing Committee also had before it a letter (June 1, 2010) from John Fox, Acting Vice-President, Development and Legal Counsel (Development), Toronto Community Housing Corporation.

Background Information
Providing City Incentives to Support 1,100 Homes in Five Approved Affordable Non-Profit Rental Developments
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-30990.pdf)

Attachment 1 - John Fox's Letter
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-30995.pdf)


EX45.44 

ACTION

Adopted 

 

 

Sale of Untravelled Portion of New Crescent Located Between 697 and 699 Danforth Road to Habitat for Humanity Toronto Inc. for Seven New Affordable Homes
Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council, subject to authorizing the permanent closure of the untravelled portion of New Crescent between 697 and 699 Danforth Road, authorize the City to accept the Offer to Purchase from Habitat for Humanity Toronto Inc. (“Habitat”), to purchase a portion of untravelled New Crescent, designated as untravelled portion of New Crescent on Plan 1776, save and except SC101937 and except SC84473 and shown as Part 1 on Sketch No. PS-2003-100 (the “Highway”), in the amount of $460,000.00 less a Vendor Take Back Mortgage in the amount of $390,000.00,  substantially on the terms and conditions outlined in Appendix “A” to this report.

 

2.         City Council authorize each of the Chief Corporate Officer and the Director of Real Estate Services severally to accept the Offer to Purchase on behalf of the City.

 

3.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to complete the transaction on behalf of the City, including paying any necessary expenses, amending the closing, due diligence and other dates, and amending and waiving terms and conditions, on such terms as she considers reasonable.

 

 

4.         City Council authorize the City to provide its consent for Habitat to act as agent for the City, as owner, with respect to any searches, applications or inquiries, and to grant licences for a term of up to six months from the date of execution of the Offer, renewable for up to three additional months, for the purposes of entering onto the Highway to carry out pre-development activities and that the Director of Real Estate Services, or his designate, be authorized to execute the applications, consents and licences.

  

5.         City Council grant authority to direct a portion of the proceeds of closing to fund the outstanding expenses related to the Highway and the completion of the sale transaction; and

  

6.         City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to execute all documents and to complete all discharge transactions required to give effect to the City's vendor take back mortgage.

Origin
(June 3, 2010) Letter from the Affordable Housing Committee
Summary

The Affordable Housing Committee on June 3, 2010, considered a report (May 11, 2010) from the Chief Corporate Officer and Sue Corke, Deputy City Manager seeking approval for the sale of the untravelled portion of New Crescent, located between 697 and 699 Danforth Road, to Habitat for Humanity Toronto Inc. for its affordable housing building program in Toronto.

Background Information
Sale of Untravelled Portion of New Crescent Located Between 697 and 699 Danforth Road to Habitat for Humanity Toronto Inc. for Seven New Affordable Homes
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-30985.pdf)


EX45.45 

ACTION

Adopted 

 

 

Sale of Vacant Land on 32 and 36 St. Dunstan Drive, 21 Macey Avenue and a Parcel North of 19 Macey Avenue to Habitat for Humanity Toronto Inc. for Eight New Affordable Homes
Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council authorize the City to accept the Offer to Purchase from Habitat for Humanity Toronto Inc. (“Habitat”), to purchase four City-owned parcels of vacant land at 32 St. Dunstan Drive, 36 St. Dunstan Drive, north of 19 Macey Avenue and  21 Macey Avenue, being part of Lots 90, 91 on Plan 1951 and Part of Lots 24 and 25 on Plan 2236, City of Toronto and shown as Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 and 9 on Sketch No. PS-2008-063A (the “Sketch”), subject to an easement over Parts 6, 7, 8 and  9 on the Sketch in favour of Bell Canada (collectively known as the “Property”), in the amount of $1,000,000.00 less a vendor take back mortgage in the amount of  $920,000.00, substantially on the terms and conditions outlined in Appendix “A” to this report.

 

2.         City Council authorize each of the Chief Corporate Officer and the Director of Real Estate Services severally to accept the Offer to Purchase on behalf of the City.

 

3.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to complete the transaction on behalf of the City, including paying any necessary expenses, amending the closing, due diligence and other dates, and amending and waiving terms and conditions, on such terms as she considers reasonable.

 

4.         City Council authorize the City to provide its consent for Habitat to act as agent for the City, as owner, with respect to any searches, applications or inquiries, and to grant licences for a term of up to six months from the date of execution of the Offer, renewable for up to three additional months, for the purposes of entering onto the Highway to carry out pre-development activities and that the Director of Real Estate Services, or his designate, be authorized to execute the applications, consents and licences.

 

5.         City Council grant authority to direct a portion of the proceeds of closing to fund the outstanding expenses related to the Property and the completion of the sale transaction; and

 

6.         City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to execute all documents and to complete all discharge transactions required to give effect to the City's vendor take back mortgage.

Origin
(June 3, 2010) Letter from the Affordable Housing Committee
Summary

The Affordable Housing Committee on June 3, 2010, considered a report (May 11, 2010) from the Chief Corporate Officer and Sue Corke, Deputy City Manager seeking approval for the sale of four vacant City properties known municipally as 32 St. Dunstan Drive, 36 St. Dunstan Drive, 21 Macey Avenue and a parcel north of 19 Macey Avenue to Habitat for Humanity Toronto Inc. for its affordable housing building program in Toronto.

Background Information
Sale of Vacant Land on 32 and 36 St. Dunstan Drive, 21 Macey Avenue and a Parcel North of 19 Macey Avenue to Habitat for Humanity Toronto Inc. for Eight New Affordable Homes
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-30989.pdf)


EX45.46 

ACTION

Amended 

 

 

Providing City Incentives to Support 32 New Affordable Non-Profit Rental Homes at 423-7 Dundas Street East
Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council recommend that a tax exemption be granted to Nishnawbe Homes Inc., which holds title to the property under the name of 2106469 Ontario Incorporated, for municipal and school purposes for any affordable units in its non-profit development currently municipally known as 423-7 Dundas Street East for a period of 25 years.

 

2.         City Council grant authority to the Director, Affordable Housing Office, to negotiate a municipal capital facility agreement with 2106469 Ontario Incorporated to secure the ongoing affordability of the rental units being exempted from taxation; and

 

3.         City Council grant authority to and direct the Director, Affordable Housing Office, to enter into and execute, on behalf of the City, a municipal capital facility agreement, the City’s security and any other documents or agreements required to facilitate the completion of the funding from Miziwe Biik Development Corporation and required by 2106469 Ontario Incorporated, to obtain and maintain its other sources of funding, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Director, Affordable Housing Office, and in a form approved by the City Solicitor.

Origin
(June 3, 2010) Letter from the Affordable Housing Committee
Summary

The Affordable Housing Committee on June 3, 2010, considered a report (May 17, 2010) from Sue Corke, Deputy City Manager seeking approval to recommend that Nishnawbe Homes Inc. be exempt from property taxes for a period of 25 years for its new 32-unit non-profit affordable rental housing development for aboriginal people at 423-7 Dundas Street East.

Background Information
Providing City Incentives to Support 32 New Affordable Non-Profit Rental Homes at 423-7 Dundas Street East
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-30994.pdf)


EX45.47 

ACTION

Adopted 

 

 

Creating Homeownership Opportunities for Social Housing Residents
Committee Recommendations

TheExecutive Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council authorize the Director, Affordable Housing Office, in consultation with Toronto Community Housing, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, Toronto Housing Connections and affordable ownership development groups, to launch an enhanced marketing of ownership options aimed at social housing tenants and those on the waiting list.

 

2.         City Council request the Chair, Affordable Housing Committee, write to the Federal and Provincial governments to recommend they continue to make affordable ownership an eligible component of the Affordable Housing Program with sustained annual funding; and

 

3.         City Council request the Director Affordable Housing Office report back to the Budget Committee with the details of the grants to be awarded though the City’s new assisted ownership policy, once the details of the proposals have been identified.

Origin
(June 3, 2010) Letter from the Affordable Housing Committee
Summary

The Affordable Housing Committee on June 3, 2010, considered a report (May 18, 2010) from Sue Corke, Deputy City Manager providing recommendations to expand and consistently apply marketing efforts to support non-profit developers with their affordable home ownership initiatives.

 

Background Information
Creating Homeownership Opportunities for Social Housing Residents
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-30996.pdf)


EX45.48 

ACTION

Adopted 

 

 

Further Update: Federal Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program
Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council encourage the Federal Ministry of Human Resources, responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, to extend and enhance current Federal Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program (RRAP) investment in Toronto because of its positive impact in supporting housing renovation and renewal and economic activity.

Origin
(June 3, 2010) Letter from the Affordable Housing Committee
Summary

The Affordable Housing Committee on June 3, 2010, considered a report (May 10, 2010) from Sue Corke, Deputy City Manager responding to the requests of the Affordable Housing Committee at its meeting of April 8, 2010, by providing an outline of current rental and ownership RRAP activity and the ward-by-ward breakdown of CMHC’s House Value Thresholds compared to actual residential assessment value.

 

 

Background Information
Further Update: Federal Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-30997.pdf)


EX45.49 

ACTION

Adopted 

 

 

Presentation on the Senate Sub-Committee Report "In From the Margins: A Call to Action on Poverty, Housing and Homelessness"
Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council endorse the Senate Sub-Committee Report "In From the Margins: A Call to Action on Poverty, Housing and Homelessness",  attached to the letter (June 3, 2010) from the Affordable Housing Committee, prepared by The Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology, Subcommittee on Cities, which reinforces and supports the actions in Toronto’s Housing Opportunities Toronto: An Affordable Housing Acton Plan 2010 – 2020.

 

2.         City Council direct that this endorsement and request for implementation be forwarded to the Prime Minister of Canada, the Federal Minister of Finance, the President of the Treasury Board, the Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, the Minister of Indian and Northern Affairs, the Minister Responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, the Leaders of the Opposition Parties, the Provincial Premiers, Territorial Leaders and Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM).

 

3.         City Council direct that City staff, working with civic partners, convene a Symposium for Action within six months to serve as a catalyst for implementing "In From the Margins" and to mobilize public and political support for its report and further federal engagement on poverty, housing and homelessness solutions.

 

4.         City Council encourage the Opposition Parties to initiate a Cross Party Hearing to allow Canadians to address the Government's response to the Senate Sub-Committee Report "In From the Margins".

 

5.         City Council encourage the Senate to hold further hearings on the Government's response to their report.

 

6.         City Council encourage the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Executive to develop an implementation strategy to address the Government's response to the Senate Sub-Committee Report "In From the Margins" and to present that framework to the Fall meeting of the Social Economic Development Committee and further to prepare a briefing paper for FCM's advocacy days at Parliament Hill in November, 2010.

Origin
(June 3, 2010) Letter from the Affordable Housing Committee
Summary

The Affordable Housing Committee received a presentation from the Honourable Art Eggleton, P.C., Chair, Senate Sub-Committee on Cities on their report "In From the Margins: A Call to Action on Poverty, Housing and Homelessness".

 

The Chair of the Affordable Housing Committee thanked Senator Art Eggleton for his extensive contribution and representation to the citizens of Toronto and named Senators Art Eggleton and Hugh Segal as City of Toronto Affordable Housing Champions.

Background Information
Presentation on the Senate Sub-Committee Report "In From the Margins: A Call to Action on Poverty, Housing and Homelessness"
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-30998.pdf)

Attachment 1 - In from the Margins: A Call to action on Poverty, Housing and Homelessness - Booklet
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-31078.pdf)

Attachment 2 - In from the Margins: A Call to action on Poverty, Housing and Homelessness - French Booklet
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-30999.pdf)


EX45.50 

ACTION

Amended 

 

 

Providing Tax Exemption to Support 20 New Affordable Non-Profit Rental Homes at 38 Abell Street
Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council adopt a by-law amending the definition of "housing project" in By-law No. 282-2002, the Municipal Housing Facility By-law, to exempt the affordable rental housing units at 38 Abell Street from the restriction that affordable rental housing projects not be registered condominiums, in the form of the by-law appended as Attachment 1 to the report (June 1, 2010) from Deputy City Manager, Sue Corke, if the required Official Plan Amendment, being considered at a statutory public meeting during Toronto and East York Community Council's meeting to be held June 22, 2010, is adopted by City Council.

 

2.         City Council recommend an exemption from taxation for municipal and school purposes for the 20 affordable rental housing units to be operated by Toronto Artscape Inc. at 38 Abell Street for a period of twenty-five years, if the required Official Plan Amendment, being considered at a statutory public meeting during Toronto and East York Community Council's meeting to be held June 22, 2010, is adopted by City Council. 

 

3.         City Council upon adoption of Recommendation. 2, above, adopt a by-law, pursuant to Section 3(1) of By-law 282-2002, the Municipal Housing Facility By-law, to permit the City to enter into a municipal housing project facility agreement. 

 

4.         City Council upon adoption of Recommendation. 3. above, adopt a site specific by-law, pursuant to Section 5(2) of By-law 282-2002, the Municipal Housing Facility By-law, to exempt from taxation for municipal and school purposes, the 20 affordable rental housing units to be operated by Toronto Artscape Inc. at 38 Abell Street for a period of twenty-five years. 

 

5.         City Council grant authority to provide capital funding of $17,241.22 from the Capital Revolving Fund for Affordable Housing to Toronto Artscape Inc., as a grant by way of a forgiveable loan, to be used to cover the condominium application fee for the development at 38 Abell street (formerly know as 150 Sudbury Street);

 

6.         City Council authorize and direct the Director, Affordable Housing Office, to enter into and execute, on behalf of the City, an agreement with Toronto Artscape Inc., to secure the funding, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Director, Affordable Housing Office and in a form approved by the City Solicitor.

 

7.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the by-law referred to in Recommendation 1. above, as may be required.

 

8.         City Council grant authority to the Director, Affordable Housing Office to negotiate and enter into a municipal housing project facility agreement with Toronto Artscape Inc., or such other corporation controlled by it, to secure the ongoing affordability of the 20 rental housing units being exempted from taxation, on such terms and conditions, including the taking of security, as the Director, Affordable Housing Office considers appropriate and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, if the Official Plan Amendment being considered at a statutory public meeting during Toronto and East York Community Council's meeting to be held June 22, 2010, is adopted by City Council; and

  

9.         City Council grant authority to and direct the Director, Affordable Housing Office to execute, on behalf of the City, the municipal housing project facility agreement, and any security or financial documents required to facilitate the tax exemption, upon Recommendation  2. above, being adopted.

Origin
(June 3, 2010) Letter from the Affordable Housing Committee
Summary

The Affordable Housing Committee on June 3, 2010, considered a report (June 1, 2010) from Sue Corke, Deputy City Manager discussing and recommending site specific amendments to the City’s Municipal Housing Facility By-law, which are required to implement Council’s direction of  May 11 and 12, 2010, that staff  immediately commence an Official Plan Amendment (OPA) process to allow 20 condominium registered rental units at 38 Abell Street (formerly known as 150 Sudbury Street) for the purpose of receiving municipal financial support for affordable rental housing units that would be owned and operated by Toronto Artscape Inc. (“Artscape”).

Background Information
Providing Tax Exemption to Support 20 New Affordable Non-Profit Rental Homes at 38 Abell Street
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-31003.pdf)


EX45.51 

ACTION

Received 

 

 

Toronto Food Strategy: Cultivating Food Connections
Committee Decision

The Executive Committee received, for information, the letter from the Board of Health, titled "Toronto Food Strategy: Cultivating Food Connections".

Origin
(June 1, 2010) Letter from the Board of Health
Summary

The Board of Health on June 1, 2010, considered a report (May 20, 2010) from the Medical Officer of Health entitled “Toronto Food Strategy: Cultivating Food Connections”; and forwarded a copy of the aforementioned report to the Executive Committee for information.

 

 

Background Information
Toronto Food Strategy: Cultivating Food Connections
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-30934.pdf)


EX45.52 

ACTION

Amended 

 

 

Tower Renewal City Wide Implementation Presentation
Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that:

 

1.         Council endorse the approach to implementing the Tower Renewal Program City-wide presented in the Tower Renewal Implementation Book (Attachment 1 to the report (May 31, 2010) from the City Manager) including the Sustainable Towers, Engaged People (STEP) Program and the proposed financing option.

 

2.         City Council adopt, as required by Ontario Regulation 609/06 prior to establishing a city services corporation, the Tower Renewal Corporation Business Case Study (Attachment 2 to the report (May 31, 2010) from the City Manager) for the establishment of a new corporation referred to as the Tower Renewal Corporation with a mandate to administer the financing option as described in the report (May 31, 2010) from the City Manager, and to coordinate all incentive programs and tools that will minimize the amount of project financing required.

 

3.         City Council authorize the City Manager to request that the Province make appropriate legislative or regulatory amendments:

 

a.         to permit the City to provide financial assistance in the initial start-up phase to city services corporations incorporated pursuant to Ontario Regulation 609/06, including the proposed Tower Renewal Corporation;

 

b.         to give effect to the proposed financing mechanism by providing the City the authority to add payments in default owing to the Tower Renewal Corporation to the tax roll and according such payments priority lien status; and

 

c.         to permit the City to invest in the new Tower Renewal Corporation.

 

4.         City Council direct the City Manager, and appropriate City Staff ,to report back to Council in early 2011, with a plan to actively encourage the participation of local businesses and manufacturers in supplying the products and services involved in Tower Renewal projects.  The Plan should at a minimum include:

 

a.         a list of local service providers and manufacturers that could be suppliers for Tower Renewal projects;

 

b.         a strategy for raising awareness amongst these businesses around Tower Renewal products and economic opportunities;

 

c.         a strategy to coordinate procurement for Tower Renewal projects to encourage existing and/or new businesses in the Toronto area to be engaged in offering these products and services; and

 

 

d.         a labour force training strategy to support the provision of the services and manufacturing of products required for Tower Renewal projects.

 

5.         City  Council authorize the City to collect defaulted payments owing to the Tower Renewal Corporation by adding such payments to the tax roll and collecting them in the same manner as municipal taxes.

 

6.         City Council request the CityManager to report, once the Province has enacted the legislative amendments described in Recommendation 3. above, on the recommended corporation model, including its structure and board composition, policies to be applied to the corporation and its reporting relationship to the City.

 

7.         City Council direct that funding required to undertake activities necessary to support the development of the financing option and establishment of the Corporation be set out in the 2011 Operating Budget.

 

Decision Advice and Other Information

The Executive Committee referred the submission (June 14, 2010) from Mr. Michael McClelland, and Mr. Graeme Stewart, ERA Architects Inc., to the City Manager with a request that he incorporate some of the suggestions contained in the submission  in his next report to the Committee on Tower Renewal.

 

Mr. Joseph Pennachetti, City Manager, Ms. Eleanor McAteer, Project Director, Tower Renewal, City Manager's Office, and  Mr. Pelino Colaiacovo, Managing Director, Morrison Park Advisors,     gave a presentation to the Executive Committee on the Tower Renewal City Wide Implementation Project, and filed a copy of their presentation.

Origin
(May 31, 2010) Report from the City Manager
Summary

In September 2008, City Council recognized Tower Renewal as an opportunity to transform older apartment buildings to result in a cleaner and greener environment, stronger communities with increased social and cultural benefits, and improvements in the local economy. At that time Council gave direction to investigate and develop a range of opportunities at selected pilot locations. A series of feasibility studies was undertaken, focused on the pilot sites, to better understand the impact of Tower Renewal if applied to the over 1,000 strong cohort of concrete slab style apartment buildings.

 

These investigations determined that it would be possible to dramatically reduce energy and water use, increase waste diversion and reduce greenhouse gas emissions throughout the apartment building sector. The results of the findings are provided in the attached Tower Renewal –Implementation Book. In summary, studies indicate that reductions of 50% in electricity use, 70% natural gas use, 20% water use and waste diversion rates improved by 30% are possible. By addressing this class of buildings, greenhouse gas emissions for the City overall can be reduced by 5%. With City-wide participation, renewal activities will generate billions of dollars in investment and create tens of thousands of person years of employment. Tower Renewal will provide greater opportunities for engagement of people in neighbourhoods and enhance the quality of life for residents.

 

There are, however, many barriers to achieving these benefits.  Due to the complex nature of the projects and significant upfront cost, coupled with a lack of appreciation by property owners of the full benefits to be gained, Tower Renewal projects will not be undertaken in significant numbers under current circumstances.

 

To address these barriers, the Tower Renewal – Implementation Book outlines the Sustainable Towers=Engaged People (STEP) program that will provide a guide to how and what to do. This program will guide and support the movement of buildings to increased levels of performance. To address the financing challenge, the creation of a new financing option that, once established, can be designed to operate on a self-sustaining basis, is proposed.

 

The financing option includes two critical components: creating a “pool” of projects to reduce costs and improve credit terms, and making use of the City’s ability to collect unpaid obligations by way of adding to the tax rolls and according priority lien status to any project payments that might fall into arrears. At approximately $4 million per project, that means providing the opportunity for billions of dollars in local investment. The majority of the pool of funds will be from capital markets. The City, as part of its capital that is available for investment, may direct some investment to the corporation’s pool of funds at competitive rates of return. Implementation of the financing option will require the creation of a new city services corporation and obtaining from the Province legislative amendments to implement this financing structure.

Background Information
Tower Renewal City Wide Implementation
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-30935.pdf)

Attachment 1 - Tower Renewal Implementation Book
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-31240.pdf)

Communications
(June 10, 2010) Letter from Mr. Brad Butt, President & CEO, Greater Toronto Apartment Association (EX.Main.EX45.52.1)
(June 14, 2010) Submission from Mr. Michael McClelland, ERA Architects Inc. (EX.New.EX45.52.2)
(June 14, 2010) Letter from Mr. Franz Hartmann, Executive Director, Toronto Environmental Alliance (TEA) (EX.New.EX45.52.3)
(June 14, 2010) Presentation from City Manager's Office (EX.New.EX45.52.4)
Speakers

Mr. Franz Hartmann, Toronto Environmental Alliance
Mr. Graeme Stewart, ERA Architects
Mr. Michael McClelland, ERA Architects
Mr. Pelino Colaiacovo, Managing Director, Morrison Park Advisors


EX45.53 

ACTION

Adopted 

 

 

Procurement Authorization - Automatic Fare collection - Open Payments
Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council provide the Toronto Transit Commission with confirmation that funding is available under the GTA Farecard project for the TTC's Automatic Fare Collection - Open Payments system.

Origin
(June 3, 2010) Letter from the General Secretary, Toronto Transit Commission
Summary

The Commission on June 2, 2010 considered the attached report entitled, "Procurement Authorization – Automatic Fare Collection – Open Payments”.

Background Information
Procurement Authorization - Automatic Fare Collection - Open Payments
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-31005.pdf)


EX45.54 

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: All 

Casa Loma Governance and Operations
Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council request the General Manager of Economic Development and Culture to initiate the dispute resolution process under the Management Agreement respecting all matters where the Kiwanis Club of Casa Loma has not met its obligations, including the requirements to submit by the dates currently agreed to by the City, all payments, reports, and interior restoration plans satisfactory to the City's Chief Corporate Officer.

 

2.         City Council request the General Manager of Economic Development and Culture to notify the Kiwanis Club of Casa Loma that the City requires a written commitment by the end of July 2010 that the following actions will be undertaken:

 

i.          a joint staff working group be established, meet regularly and work with a management consultant as necessary to resolve the operational and financial issues outlined in this report;

ii.         the Board meet monthly for the balance of their term;

iii.        a financial plan satisfactory to the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer be developed by the Kiwanis Club of Casa Loma by September 30, 2010 demonstrating its ability to meet the obligations of the Management Agreement; and

iv.        the further actions outlined in the Confidential Attachment be agreed to;

 

3.         Council request the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer to undertake  an audit of Casa Loma operations and finances including how the Casa Loma Improvement Fund is managed to ensure that funds are being used as anticipated by the Management Agreement and that Casa Loma has the organizational and financial capacity to fulfill the terms of the Agreement; and

 

4.         City Council direct that if the General Manager of Economic Development and Culture is not satisfied that progress on Recommendations 1, 2, and 3 above will result in moving toward implementation of the Strategic Vision, the appropriate City staff, in consultation with the City Solicitor, take steps to terminate the Management Agreement and recommend an alternative way of managing Casa Loma.

Decision Advice and Other Information

The Chair ruled that, given that there is no requirement for the information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 11, 2010) from the City Manager, to be confidential, Attachment 1 be released pubicly.

Origin
(June 11, 2010) Report from the City Manager
Summary

Casa Loma is a key asset of the City of Toronto and was managed for 70 years by the Kiwanis Club of Casa Loma (KCCL).  The castle needed a facelift, new programming, and a new approach to integrating this grand estate into the surrounding neighbourhood.  The City began a 10-year restoration plan for the Casa Loma main building exterior in 2003.   When its previous license was about to expire, KCCL proposed and Council adopted a Strategic Vision for Casa Loma, that included renovating the interior, rejuvenating the visitor experience, and introducing new programming and visitor amenities including food services.  In the spring of 2008 Council approved the Management Agreement between KCCL and the City.  The Agreement took effect on July 1, 2008 and requires KCCL to implement the Strategic Vision and to meet certain financial, planning and physical improvement obligations.

 

A joint Casa Loma Board was established in accordance with the Management Agreement to direct the operations of the estate administered by staff who are employees of KCCL (Board and staff together referred to as Casa Loma).  The City appoints half of the voting members of the Board and 4 ex officio non-voting members.  The Mayor appoints the Chair of the Board from among the members on the advice and recommendation of the President of KCCL.  The Board is not a City board nor is it a separate legal entity from KCCL, but rather a committee of KCCL as KCCL retains the responsibility for meeting the terms of the Agreement.  This is a unique governance model that is a hybrid between a private enterprise and a public sector board and is not subject to the usual requirements of a public sector entity.  Council's objectives are met through the terms of the Agreement rather than any direct authority over the Board.

Entering into the Management Agreement, it was understood and expected that implementing the Strategic Vision would require a higher level of activity and a higher standard of performance than in the past.  Nevertheless, in its first 2 years of operation, Casa Loma has missed a number of important deadlines, has not been able to make all of the required payments due to the City, and is far behind the schedule outlined in the Management Agreement for implementing the Strategic Vision.  Casa Loma has advised that the recession and changes to tourist visits to the City have had an adverse impact on its operations and finances and therefore Casa Loma has had to draw from funds intended for enhancement of the estate to meet operating obligations.  However, this situation was well known at the time that KCCL developed the Strategic Vision and committed to these financial obligations.

 

Over the past two years City staff have sought to provide assistance to Casa Loma including authorizing extensions to deadline dates; suggesting that Casa Loma look at alternative income opportunities, including recommending grant opportunities, and offering to assist with preparation and submission of applications; proposing the establishment of a staff work group to help Casa Loma address the challenges; and attempting to arrange governance training for the Board.  The Mayor has also advised KCCL of the City's concerns over the slow progress toward achieving the Strategic Vision, concerns that governance practices do not meet the standard that the public would expect in operating a City facility, and the City's growing lack of confidence that Casa Loma can improve the situation.  KCCL has not acknowledged that any significant action is necessary.

 

The Management Agreement lays out a process for conducting a review of the governance model at the end of 3 years of operation (July 1, 2011).  The mechanisms for monitoring progress and holding the Casa Loma Board and KCCL accountable for implementing the Strategic Vision have worked effectively in bringing these problems to light at an early stage.  After 2 years it is evident that the current model is not working to enhance Casa Loma as an attraction and there are indications that KCCL is not able to deliver the full extent of the obligations laid out in the Agreement.  This report recommends a course of action to be undertaken immediately to prevent the situation from growing worse.

Background Information
Report - Casa Loma Governance and Operations
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-31430.pdf)

Casa Loma Governance and Operations - Attachment 1
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-31435.pdf)

Report - Casa Loma Governance and Operations - Notice of Pending Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-31431.pdf)


Meeting Sessions
Session Date Session Type Start Time End Time Public or Closed Session
2010-06-14 Morning 9:41 AM 12:28 PM Public
2010-06-14 Afternoon 1:41 PM 5:33 PM Public
Attendance
Members were present for some or all of the time period indicated.
Date and Time Quorum Members
2010-06-14
9:41 AM - 12:28 PM
(Public Session)
Present Present: Carroll, Davis, De Baeremaeker, Fletcher, Kelly, Mammoliti, McConnell, Mihevc, Miller (Chair), Pantalone, Rae
Not Present: Moscoe
Also present (non-members): Jenkins, Shiner, Walker
2010-06-14
1:41 PM - 5:33 PM
(Public Session)
Present Present: Carroll, Davis, De Baeremaeker, Fletcher, Kelly, Mammoliti, McConnell, Mihevc, Miller (Chair), Pantalone, Rae
Not Present: Moscoe
Also present (non-members):  Shiner